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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impeccably crafted Necessaire compact case by Van Cleef & Arpels. It has a special basket weave
Category

Late 20th Century American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
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W 2.18 in D 0.75 in L 3.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere Makeup Box A silver makeup box with a rose gold and pave
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
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W 4.75 in L 6 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Minaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Minaudière box, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, weighing approx. 428.9 grams
Category

Vintage 1980s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef And Arpels PillBox 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels Woven 18k Yellow Gold Pillbox Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 1" Signed and Numbered
Category

Vintage 1960s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière Makeup Box Made of Bakelite and
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Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef And Arpels 18k yellow gold and diamond compact.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef And Arpels 18k yellow gold and diamond compact. Made in France. The compact features
Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Gold and Diamond Minaudière Box Clutch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1960's VCA Minaudière Diamond Clasp Includes Smaller Pill Box Also Signed and Numbered. The beautiful Minaudière Clutch Has Long Been a Staple Accessory of VCA Since 1930's 6...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
around the exterior of the box along with orange stones on the ends . Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, Numbered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round
Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
. Péry et Cie was a master jewelry workshop that manufactured exquisite jewelry for Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Watch, 32 mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Born from the love story between Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, French brand Van Cleef
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Buttons
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Van Cleef&Arpels Name:Set of 3 stud buttons Material:30P Diamonds, 6P Onyx, 750 K18 YG Yellow
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Vintage 1980s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Backwind Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage , circa Mid Century 18k gold lady's watch by Van Cleef & Arpels, with backwind manual
Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Mystery Watch/Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
forever, Tony, Dec. 1947', brown Van Cleef & Arpels case.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels 18k yellow gold wristwatch. Signed and numbered. Bracelet size: From 14.9
Category

Late 20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Papillon" Mother of Pearl and Diamond Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
case is 35mm. The dial, strap and case back signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Numbered and 1032104. Swiss
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Platinum Cadenas Watch, Circa 1930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. 46739 / 52604 Case Verger No.15275 for a similar example see: Van Cleef & Arpels, Sylvie Raulet pgs. 306
Category

Vintage 1930s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Wristwatch, Lady Arpels Papillon, 18K Gold, Butterfly
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Wristwatch, Lady Arpels Papillon, 18K Gold, MOP (Mother of Pearl) Dial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Diamond White Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas wristwatch is crafted in 18k white gold, pave-set with
Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Rose Gold Diamond Perlee Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
Category

2010s Bangles

Van Cleef&Arpels 0.36 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cosmos Large Model Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
(Approx) Comes with:Van Cleef & Arpels Box, Case, VCA Repair Certificate (Dec 2020)
Category

2010s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Malachite Gold and Diamonds Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Removable Diamond Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
length: 16" adjustable at 14" Stamped VCA; 750 Item #: CL397 No case, no papers Please view photos
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elegance encapsulated in gold and diamonds, this estate Van Cleef & Arpels 42.00cttw diamond
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
case signed Van Cleef & Arpels, inside case further signed " la collection", 18K 750 and Swiss hallmark
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Movado Turquoise Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid Century Movado watch with a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, adorned with approx. 1.20cts
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Charms" large Diamond and Rose Gold Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Van Cleef & Arples "Charms" Collection Wrist Watch, 32 M.M 18k Rose Gold 2 Piece water
Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Gold Diamonds and Coral Large Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Collection clip Brooch, measuring 2 inches in Diameter, comprised
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Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Multi Gemstone 18k Rose Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring brooch is an exquisite piece of jewelry featuring an array of
Category

2010s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm and Blue Alligator Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm and Blue Alligator Watch. The epitome of luxury
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

7.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.32 Carat Diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
This Van Cleef & Arpels high jewelry Cosmos wristwatch is like having a flower filled, secret
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Fabulous and extreme rare Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 accessory. Lipstick Holder and Ladies Pocket
Category

20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Malachite, Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Pink Coral Diamonds 18 kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold (750mil.) and in platinum, with oval
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels la Collection Moonphase 35001 35MM Stainless Steel Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal Type: Stainless Steel 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 35.00mm Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Clip On Earrings are a stunning display
Category

20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Model Diamond Alligator Band White Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Cadenas Ladies Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 233x Diamonds, 1.18ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Vintage Alhambra creations
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Gold Baton Cufflinks With Interchangeable Ends Ca 1972
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
cufflinks, watches, vanities cases and cigarette boxes. Maker Van Cleef & Arpels Period Circa 1972 Origin
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Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18k Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Vintage Alhambra creations
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2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch Quartz 13107
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an all original and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels quartz ladies wrist watch, the case and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian DIamond 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Invest in this opulent Van Cleef & Arpels 2023 Holiday pendant necklace from their iconic Vintage
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2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef And Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Gold Clips Earrings With VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of jeweled clips earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Great clips created by the Maison
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1925 Paris Lapel Clip Watch Platinum With 2.17 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
, created during the art deco period in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

$8950 / Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection 31 mm Wristwatch / 18K Gold & SS
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
- Top quality Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels watch - Offered in top quality used status, was used as
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Case measurements: Height: 30 mm x Width: 15 mm Approx. Weight: 50 grams Comes with Van Cleef & Arpels
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian Diamond 18k Rose Gold 2023 Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Discover elegance in the Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace, a timeless marvel from the
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Model Number
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian DIamond 18k Rose Gold 2023 Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Invest in this opulent Van Cleef & Arpels 2023 Holiday pendant necklace from their iconic Vintage
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PIAGET 18k Yellow Gold Watch Circa 1970s Men's Size
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Piaget 18k Hammered Yellow Gold Watch Men's Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
buckle. Case: 25mm. Signature: Case and dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels, buckle with VCA maker's mark
Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Charms Carnelian Dial 38mm Diamond Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
captivates at every glance. Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Red Carnelian Dial 38mm 18K Rose Gold Ladies Watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Icone Solitare 0.32 ct Diamond Platinum Ring Size 50
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the exclusive Van Cleef & Arpels Icone collection comes this ring which is truly a spectacle
Category

2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Gold 38mm Charms Watch 2572115 With Box & Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charms 38mm Women's Watch in 18K Rose Gold With Green Leather Strap
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman Model Number: H45534 Type and Style: Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Pre-Owned Van Cleef & Arpels Automatic Roma Black Dial 18k Solid Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Solid Gold 37MM Black Dial Unisex Watch. Model 132054 with
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charm in 18 Karat Rose Gold on a Strap
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pre- owned in very good condition Van Cleef & Arpels, 32 mm rose gold case, 2 row diamond bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Women's Two-Tone Stainless Steel 18k Gold LA Collection Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
CLEEF & ARPELS / PARIS / SWISS MADE" Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Band w/ Butterfly Clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels x Piaget Lapis Lazuli La Collection 9064 Ultra Thin P9 Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Founded in 1906 Wear Van Cleef & Arpels watches it's integrate the club of
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

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Van Cleef And Arpels Jewelry Case For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef and arpels jewelry case for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 65 antique edition and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a van cleef and arpels jewelry case from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing van cleef and arpels jewelry case — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any van cleef and arpels jewelry case from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 40 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our van cleef and arpels jewelry case for sale are for women, but there are 23 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Van Cleef And Arpels Jewelry Case?

The price for a van cleef and arpels jewelry case starts at $125 and tops out at $170,969 with these watches, on average, selling for $14,625.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.