Van Cleef And Arpels Stud Earrings
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Stud Earrings
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Drop Necklaces
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
2010s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
2010s French Stud Earrings
2010s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
1990s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Stud Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Stud Earrings
2010s French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
2010s Stud Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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.
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Finding the Right stud-earrings for You
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van 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.