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Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 2.37ct Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming floral motif makes this Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Lace pendant simply unforgettable
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Diamond White Gold Brooch Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
white gold showcasing the finest Van Cleef & Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds. The brooch can also be
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace Diamond White Gold Large Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Flowerlace Large Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 78 round
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Small Cross Pendant Necklace is a delicate and
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lotus Diamond White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features a lotus flower crafted in 18k white
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra necklace is an embodiment of timeless elegance and the
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a wonder of retro design. This necklace is
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20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K White Gold Frivole Diamond 9 Flower Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Captivating petals of luxury: Van Cleef & Arpels' diamond flower necklace, a masterpiece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Fancy Yellow, White Diamond Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond White Gold Small Model Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef and Arpels pendant necklace from iconic Frivole collection is crafted in
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Onyx and Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Onyx, and Coral Necklace An 18k yellow gold link necklace, set with
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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Frivole Diamond Pendent Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Pendent Chain Necklace. Frivole collection. Frivole Mini Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Beauty Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
23.5mm x 20.5mm. Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Pendant Necklace Metal: White Gold Metal Purity
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Dentelle Diamond White Gold Neckalce
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Dentelle collection necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and
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Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pure Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Gold Stones Diamond Weight 7 g Length 42 mm Condition Excellent
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "VCA" 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, original retro 18 karat yellow gold chain and diamond necklace. The necklace is
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Late 20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Diamond Paved Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
taxes Model ARA46100 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond Weight 5.9 g Length 42
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 2.37ct Diamond Flower Lace Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
bears a marquise-cut blue sapphire held by four prongs.This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Diamond Black Onyx White Gold 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite long Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Alhambra collection features 20
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Frivole Pendant VCARD31800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k white gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Frivole collection. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
Elevate your style with the exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold 4.83 CTW
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold 4.83 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Double Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Double Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace Significance This exceptional
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's VCA Butterfly Necklace Ruby Marques cut center and Six Rounds. Hallmarked vca 750 Numbered
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's VCA Butterfly Necklace Blue Sapphire Marquises cut center and Six Rounds. Hallmarked vca
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sautoir Cadenas Long Necklace in 18 Kt Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Exceptional adjustable Cadenas Sautoir, long necklace in 18 kt white gold and
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphires and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, a
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus 18K White Gold 0.46ct Diamond Flower Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus 18K White Gold 0.46ct Diamond Flower Charm comes with a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Removable Diamond Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
condition. No visible flaws. 18K white gold chain with 3.7 mm diamond in a removable pendant Total chain
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Locomotive Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, 97265, with an 18 carat gold Van Cleef & Arpels chain. weight
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Convertible Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace-brooches designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fantastic suite created in Paris
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Onyx Mother Of Pearl Diamond Miroir des Eaux Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Miroir Des Eaux" Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Miroir Des Eaux' Multi- gem and Diamond Necklace. This necklace has rectangular
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Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamonds Collar Necklace In Three colors 18Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A collar necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Exceptional collar-necklace created in Paris
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Large Model Butterfly Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
condition, this Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Large Model Butterfly Charm comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Kt Yellow Gold and 5.6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an
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1990s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Yellow Gold and 6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an
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1990s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of
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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Choker Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold and worn on black satin straps; set with round brilliant-cut diamonds
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 3.63 Ctw Diamonds & Sapphire
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very beautiful statement necklace, created in Paris
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond Coral Crystal Quartz Sphere Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hallmarks for 18 karat gold. Numbered and fully signed for Van Cleef & Arpels. With maker's marks for
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold 0.88 CTW
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold 0.88 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Bouton D'or Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
design created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the late 1930s. Reinterpreted today, it lends itself to plays of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Necklace with 2.48 Cts in VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A beautiful piece made in Paris, France circa 1970. It
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
, which gave its name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Silver Obsidian Vintage Alhambra Diamond Rose Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Limited Edition 2023 Holiday Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yell...

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 2022 Holiday Pendant Necklace Green Celadon Porcelain & White
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 2022 Holiday Pendant Necklace The highly sought after VCA 2022 holiday
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Pery et Fils Three Line Diamond Necklace, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Three Line Diamond Necklace made in 18k White Gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very beautiful piece, created in Paris France by the
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 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 Paris Large Pendant in 18kt Gold with 1.96 Ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A classic iconic pendant, created in Paris France by the
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k white gold light green Celadon Sèvres porcelain and diamond Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Guilloché 2020 Limited Edition Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Diamond Main Stone Weight 0.05ct approx Weight 8.1 g Width 15 mm Condition Excellent Other Info diamond
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Link Necklace. Featuring eight round
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

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

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Van Cleef And Arpels White Gold Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the van cleef and arpels white gold diamond necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 279 vintage editions and 178 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect van cleef and arpels white gold diamond necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef and arpels white gold diamond necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 332 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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. When shopping for a van cleef and arpels white gold diamond necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Van Cleef And Arpels White Gold Diamond Necklace?

Prices for a van cleef and arpels white gold diamond necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $701 and can go as high as $550,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,794.

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.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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.