Why is Van Cleef and Arpels so expensive?

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.

Van Cleef And Arpels Rose Gold

Van Cleef Mother Of Pearl

Vca Boxes

Alhambra Bracelet

18k Alhambra

Van Cleef Diamond Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef Arpels Clover Necklace

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby and Rose Gold Pendant

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby and Rose Gold Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Verona, IT

18kt rose gold and ruby Van Cleef & Arpels pendant.

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Vintage 1980s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Diamond Rose Pin

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Diamond Rose Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels gold and diamond rose floral pin

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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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 Diamond Charm in 18 Karat Rose Gold on a Strap

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L 16 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amourette 10 Motif Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amourette Gold 10 Motif Necklace About the Item: Extraordinarily RARE and collectable Alhambra piece, by Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Am...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Earring Medium Model, Gold, Diamond

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Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Earring Medium Model, Gold, Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful coral color Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels Each of floral design composed of coral petals around clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 1.00 carat. META...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Diamond Flower Brooch

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W 1.07 in L 2.76 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Diamond Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Mounted in 18ct yellow gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels. New York.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Gold Diamond Pink Gold Ladies Watch

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VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Gold Diamond Pink Gold Ladies Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: ladies wrist watch Condition: good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direc...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace

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14K Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace

Located in Newton, MA

In addition to our original designs, we offer jewelry and watches from esteemed brands like Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Rolex. At Alex & Co, we are passionate about ou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Sapphire Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Retro Van Cleef & Arpels New York rose gold and sapphire flower clip-brooch.

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Van Cleef and Arpels Perlee Variation Rose Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef and Arpels’ explains this creation as beaded border.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere

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L 7.41 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARP2R100

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A timeless 18k rose gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Letterwood Rose Gold Bracelet

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L 7.49 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Letterwood Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

You won’t find them on the market very often. SKU AT-1710 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCAO30U00 Serial No. JE****** Date Circa 2015 ______________________________________ Metal 1...

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2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Letterwood Rose Gold Bracelet

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L 7.49 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Letterwood Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

You won’t find them on the market very often. SKU AT-1999 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCAO30U00 Serial No. JE****** Date Circa 2015 ______________________________________ Metal 1...

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood and 18k Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood and 18k Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Rose Gold Letterwood Vintage Alhambra Earrings.

Category

2010s Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Diamond Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet

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Dm 2.5 in L 7.85 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Diamond Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The “Perlée” bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels is made out of 18K rose gold and diamonds and weighs 37.8 grams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee 18K Rose Gold Band Ring

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Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee 18K Rose Gold Band Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

A series of 18K Rose Gold beads come together to create this sophisticated Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee band ring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

$15,995

$4,400

$11,216

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A mid-Century 18k gold ruby and diamond bombe bypass ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This pretty fluted ring is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.65 cts in total. The s...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Gold

$7,011

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

We Adore - Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Yellow Gold From the Alhambra collection is this 18k yellow gold bracelet with four distinct motifs...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Necklace 18K rose gold mother-of-pearl Diamond

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"

$9,370

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Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 50

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring from the floral Onbell range by fine French fine jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels....

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20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s Boucheron 57.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamonds Bracelet

$425,000

$150,000

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring in Platinum, 1960s–1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Roma, RM

A striking vintage diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, dating to the late 1960s–1970s, showcasing the Maison’s exceptional craftsmanship and refined sense of volume and proportion. T...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Van Cleef And Arpels Rose Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of van cleef and arpels rose gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of van cleef and arpels rose gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Take a look at a choice in our collection of van cleef and arpels rose gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of van cleef and arpels rose gold, 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 Rose Gold?

The price for a piece of van cleef and arpels rose gold starts at $1,250 and tops out at $34,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $6,750.

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels

Why is Van Cleef and Arpels so expensive?
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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.

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