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Van Cleef And Arpels Minaudiere

Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch Description: This charming Van Cleef & Arpels brooch from the iconic Minaudière series The Jewels of Rajah Brooch is in...

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Minaudiere
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Minaudiere

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Minaudiere

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D 0.83 in

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Minaudiere

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

A silver minaudiere with rose gold gilt clasp and and detail, set with round diamonds. In its original black silk purse.

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French Jewelry

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Double Curb Link Necklace, Paris, circa 1950
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Double Curb Link Necklace, Paris, circa 1950

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Double Curb Link Necklace, Paris, circa 1950

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Gold “Paillette” Double Curb Link Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1950, Manufactured by Jacques Lenfant for Georges Lenfant A necklace composed of braided gold interlock...

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Vintage 1950s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Daisy Ear Clips circa 1950 Paris, Péry et Fils
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Daisy Ear Clips circa 1950 Paris, Péry et Fils

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Daisy Ear Clips circa 1950 Paris, Péry et Fils

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Biography Van Cleef & Arpels was founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his two brothers-in-law, Charles and Julian Arpels, at 22 Place Vendôme, Paris.

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Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Mellerio 1930s Minaudière Bag in 18 Carat Gold-Plated and Rubis
Mellerio 1930s Minaudière Bag in 18 Carat Gold-Plated and Rubis

Mellerio 1930s Minaudière Bag in 18 Carat Gold-Plated and Rubis

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in London, GB

Its invention is attributed to Charles Arpels , of Van Cleef &;Arpels but many jewellers have created their own models.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels La Minaudiere
Van Cleef & Arpels La Minaudiere

Van Cleef & Arpels La Minaudiere

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed La Minaudiere de Van Cleef & Arpels,a Serial No. 79313, French hallmark and maker's mark.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Measurements: 6" x 4.75" Signed, La Minaudiere de Van Cleef & Arpels Accompanied with original fitted Van Cleef & Arpels box Metal Type: Silver and 18k Gold

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Sapphire Compact
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Sapphire Compact

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Sapphire Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

Opening the case reveals a mirrored lid and glass covered compartment, which provides plenty of room for carrying one's powder in grand style. The firm of Van Cleef & Arpels has a ...

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20th Century French Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Late 20th Century Ruby Diamond Platinum 'Mystère' Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Late 20th Century Ruby Diamond Platinum 'Mystère' Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Late 20th Century Ruby Diamond Platinum 'Mystère' Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Additional mark: "33809". With signed Van Cleef & Arpels box. Circa 1960’s. Van Cleef & Arpels patented the invisible setting in 1933.

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Styptor Minaudiere
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Styptor Minaudiere

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Styptor Minaudiere

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H 4.75 in W 6 in D 0.75 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Styptor Minaudiere

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

Classic and chic, this stunning minaudière was created by the iconic Parisian jewelry firm of Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Mixed Metal

Art Deco Silver and Gold Gem-Set Vanity Case Minaudière. Ca 1930
Art Deco Silver and Gold Gem-Set Vanity Case Minaudière. Ca 1930

Art Deco Silver and Gold Gem-Set Vanity Case Minaudière. Ca 1930

Located in OVIEDO, AS

This ladies accessoire was patented c.1930 by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Van cleef and Arpels "minaudière"
Van cleef and Arpels "minaudière"

Van cleef and Arpels "minaudière"

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful 18 carats yellow gold "minaudière", special order by Van Cleef and Arpels, two stripes setted with calibré blue sapphires.

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Van Cleef And Arpels Minaudiere For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef and arpels minaudiere for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. While most can agree that any van cleef and arpels minaudiere from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale.

How Much is a Van Cleef And Arpels Minaudiere?

Prices for a van cleef and arpels minaudiere can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $10,000 and can go as high as $95,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $40,000.

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 Arpels. 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.