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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White Gold and 18 carat Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With brilliant cut
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

French Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Pink Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Earrings, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Pink Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Earrings made in 18
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Flower Diamond Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond / Pink Sapphire Weight 5.8 g Length 42 cm Condition Excellent
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.25ct Diamond and Pink Sapphire Heart Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming piece from Van Cleef & Arpels, this ring shimmers with sweet glitter from diamonds on
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Birds of Paradise Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible Van Cleef & Arpels Bird of paradise, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pink
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Birds of Paradise Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible Van Cleef & Arpels Bird of paradise, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pink
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCAR05SY00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold pink porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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 Diamond Pink Porcelain Alhambra Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is an authentic VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Rose Gold Pink Porcelain Diamond Vintage Alhambra
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace/Pendant in 18K Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace/Pendant in 18K Pink Gold Additional information
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Pink Gold Additional information
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Pink Opal Diamond Alhambra Ring from Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 round brilliant cut
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2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Platinum Pearl and Diamond Swirl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Van Cleef & Arpels earrings have lustrous pearls and sparkling diamonds in a swirl. The two
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels brooch & earring suite, the brooch designed as a curving branch with
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"A Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Bracelet made in 18k Yellow and Pink Gold. Signed Van Cleef
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Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning
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20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Sapphire Necklace or Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Sapphire Convertible Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. Exceptionally crafted by
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Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Rose De Noel Pink Coral Diamonds 18 Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Rose de Noel Legendary 18K yellow gold ear clips in the shape of blooming
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Coral and Diamonds Ring signed VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels ring in gardooned yellow gold, set with an important carved pink coral
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White gold and 18 carat yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Diamond Rubellites White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the vibrant Hawaii collection is designed as a
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2010s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Natural Saltwater Pearl Platinum Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of notable mid-century diamond and pearl earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. The 1950s brought a
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Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Gold Vintage Bracelet French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted from angel skin coral and 18k gold
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Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Diamond Two Butterfly Between Finger White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring by Van Cleef
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2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Gold Coral Gemstones French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with
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Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Two Butterfly Between Finger White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring by Van Cleef
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2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White 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
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20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Pres Diamond Color Sapphire Flower White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Color Sapphire Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from Folie des Pres collection
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Van Cleef Alhambra 2015 Holiday Diamond Pink Sèvres Porcelain Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Limited edition released in 2015 as the holiday pendant, rhodonite stone, made in 18k rose gold, VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly a collective piece! SKU AT-2167 Comes...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Amanda in Red & Pink – Emma Summerton, Fashion, Woman, Erotic, Red, Lips, Skirt
By Emma Summerton
Located in Zurich, CH
Tisci (clothing), Van Cleef, Arpels & Martin Katz (jewelry) – Photography, Fashion, Woman, Interior
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sotheby's: Jewelry From John Traina Collection Auction Catalog 2011
Located in valatie, NY
Deco period through today including: Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, David Webb
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1960s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Pink Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
designer. Philippe in his previous position in Paris had collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage 1960s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Pink Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Vintage 1960s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Pink Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
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H 1.25 in W 0.81 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.81 in L 1.25 in
Trifari Vintage 1980s Purple Pink Blue Yellow Crystals Rectangle Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was
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Vintage 1980s American Baroque Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Basket Crystal Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown Trifari in 1930 as
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Pale Pink Flower Daisy Glass Enamel Retro Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown Trifari in
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Pearl & Diamond French Clip Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
20.85g. A great vintage jewelry piece, these earrings will pair perfectly with your favorite Van Cleef
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Tourmaline Ring 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry companies — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Pink Sapphire & Tourmaline Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful set from VCA is simply adorable. The flower motif with bright pink sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Flower Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Amethyst and Pink
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: No Accessories Measurements: Size: 5.25 - 50, Width: 2.00 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers Bracelet, Medium Model Pink Gold, Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
As in all his jewels, Van Cleef & Arpels wants to show how beautiful nature is, this bracelet, made
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2010s French Bangles

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Powder Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
opening with a square thumbpiece. Hinge and push-button are dissimulated. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels on
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Powder Box
Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Powder Box
H 4.53 in W 3.15 in D 0.44 in
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Gold Diamond Pink Gold Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Antwerp, BE
18K pink gold and the white parts are platinum. Extra information: Van Cleef & Arpels - Their first
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Sapphire Folie des Prés Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels diamond and sapphire Folie des Prés pendant necklace in 18K white gold, on
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Two Butterfly Pendant Diamond Sapphire Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly pendant in rose gold set with round pink sapphires and
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Flower Brooch Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Hawaii Flower Brooch Necklace 18K Yellow Gold with Pink Sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels 50th Anniversary Vintage Alhambra diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, round diamonds; diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 50th Anniversary diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, round diamonds; diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Delphe Coral Agate Gold Necklace Bracelet Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beziers, FR
"Delphe Collection" , necklace that can become bracelets or a brooch. Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage
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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Trifari Pink Tourmaline Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
throughout the course of their history, but it was ex Van Cleef & Arpels designer Alfred Philippe who joined
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20th Century American Retro Bracelets

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage Trifari Pink Tourmaline Bracelet
Vintage Trifari Pink Tourmaline Bracelet
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Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' collection suite comprised of a pair of earrings, a ring
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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold and Pink Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold and set with an estimated 6.10
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Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the 'Hawaii' collection. Designed as a pair of flowers
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pink Coral 'Philippine' Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold "Philippine" ring with diamonds and pink coral by Van Cleef
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels pink tourmaline Gold ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold holding a fine bright pink tourmaline, signed VC&A France, and numbered 5K 902-3
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Sapphire Diamond Floral Motif Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning display of craftsmanship in this fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring showcasing
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Van Cleef And Arpels Pink For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef and arpels pink 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 150 vintage or 104 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a van cleef and arpels pink 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic van cleef and arpels pink over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Trifari and Alfred Philippe for Trifari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A van cleef and arpels pink can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 125, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a van cleef and arpels pink, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Van Cleef And Arpels Pink?

Prices for a van cleef and arpels pink can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $115 and can go as high as $675,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,933.

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.