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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Ruby Dress Set
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Ruby Dress Set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Ruby Dress Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Ruby Dress Set, showcasing one of the Maison's most celebrated and technically demanding jewelry innovations.

Category

1990s Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These Three-Dimensional Flower Ear Clips provide an enchanting spectacle in perpetual bloom. Van Cleef & Arpels Captures This Beautifully with Their Mystery Setting Featuring Blue an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Certifications: VCA Certificate of Authenticity Size: 2 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.17 grams Period: 1979 Condition: Used ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A striking vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the 1970’s featuring the maison’s iconic mystery set technique.

Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Detachable Ruby, Diamond Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Detachable Ruby, Diamond Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Detachable Ruby, Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite pair of detachable ear clips, conceived in 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing Van Cleef & Arpels’ legendary Mystery Set technique.

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Sapphire Pont Neuf Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Sapphire Pont Neuf Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Sapphire Pont Neuf Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The elegant forward arch of the ring draws inspiration from the namesake, the Pont Neuf, which stands as the oldest surviving bridge spanning the Seine River. With its five iconic ar...

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bombe Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bombe Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bombe Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An enduring emblem of ingenuity, these ear clips are composed in the signature serti mystérieux technique, where not a single trace of metal disrupts the seamless sea of rubies. The ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Detachable Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Detachable Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Detachable Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary pair of Van Cleef & Arpels detachable ear clips, masterfully crafted in platinum and 18K white gold, featuring the maison’s iconic Mystery Set rubies suspended benea...

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet – Signed Jewelry
Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet – Signed Jewelry

Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet – Signed Jewelry

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Carat Weight: approx. 6.0 cts. of diamonds Color/Clarity: F-G, VVS-VS Size: 6.88" x 0.60" Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 59.0 grams Period: 1...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef and Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Cufflinks
Van Cleef and Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Cufflinks

Van Cleef and Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef and Arpels Invisible Set Sapphire Cufflinks A pair of mystery-set cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with 64 square-cut sapphires.

Category

Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Circa - 1970s Collection - Mystery Set Approximate Sapphire weight - 52.00 CTS Approximate Diamond Weight - 6.50 CTS Approximate Length - 6.34" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Diamond and Mystery-Set Ruby Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Diamond and Mystery-Set Ruby Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Diamond and Mystery-Set Ruby Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ring, exquisitely crafted in platinum and showcasing the Maison’s iconic Mystery Set rubies.

Category

Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Circa - 1980s Collection - Mystery-Set French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary pair of vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ear clips showcasing the maison’s legendary Mystery Set craftsmanship, masterfully composed in richly saturated sapphires and bril...

Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ‘Lampion’ Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ‘Lampion’ Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ‘Lampion’ Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Circa - 1980s Collection - Mystery-Set French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Circa - 1964 Collection - Mystery-Set French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Diamond and Mystery-Set Sapphire “Boule” Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Diamond and Mystery-Set Sapphire “Boule” Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Diamond and Mystery-Set Sapphire “Boule” Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Bold yet graceful, this ring offers a beautifully balanced composition and a timeless silhouette that rests effortlessly on the hand. Collection - Mystery-Set French assay Marks Sig...

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond and sapphire Mystery Set Bangel and Earrings Set
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond and sapphire Mystery Set Bangel and Earrings Set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond and sapphire Mystery Set Bangel and Earrings Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Few master artist jewelers in the world can master the Mystery Set technique patented by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1933.

Category

Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, 4-Row Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, 4-Row Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, 4-Row Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Circa - 1960s Collection - Mystery-Set Approximate Length - 7", Width - 0.87" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1960s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The interplay of deep blue and scintillating white is both sculptural and sensual, with a subtle play of light at every angle. Collection - Mystery-Set Approximate Diamond Weight - ...

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The exquisite surmounts are intricately designed as stunning clusters, each adorned with shimmering marquise-shaped, round, and baguette diamonds. These captivating pieces feature de...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pair of Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, France
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pair of Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, France

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pair of Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, France

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Circa - 1995 Hand-Created and set in Platinum Fitted with Posts Approximate Length - 0.50" Approximate Width - 0.75" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set 5-Row Ruby And 2-Row Diamond Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set 5-Row Ruby And 2-Row Diamond Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set 5-Row Ruby And 2-Row Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A superb example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ legendary craftsmanship, this bracelet showcases the house’s iconic Mystery Set technique, in which richly saturated square-cut rubies are met...

Category

Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage French Sterling Silver Invisible Set Glass Flower Necklace Faux Pearls
Vintage French Sterling Silver Invisible Set Glass Flower Necklace Faux Pearls

Vintage French Sterling Silver Invisible Set Glass Flower Necklace Faux Pearls

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

The flowers are composed of invisible-set ruby-red and sapphire-blue glass stones, a technique closely associated with fine French jewelry design and reminiscent of the celebrated Va...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ruby & Diamond Ring by Hammerman Brothers
Ruby & Diamond Ring by Hammerman Brothers

Ruby & Diamond Ring by Hammerman Brothers

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

The two panels of 'mystery' set rubies feature 42 calibre cut rubies which have been set on rails in a technique first mastered by Van Cleef and Arpels in 1933.

Category

20th Century American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Claris-A Invisible-Set Princess-Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Band
Claris-A Invisible-Set Princess-Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Band

Claris-A Invisible-Set Princess-Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Band

By Claris-A

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

This technique recalls the tradition of high-jewelry invisible setting, notably developed in the 1930s through Van Cleef & Arpels’ Mystery Set, while remaining here a contemporar...

Category

2010s French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

Bombe design ring set with an emerald cut diamond weighing approximately 3.35ct, framed by calibre cut sapphires weighing approximately 26.00ct. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered ...

Category

American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A stunning and rare Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Invisible Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks.

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Ruby with Heart Shape Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Ruby with Heart Shape Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Ruby with Heart Shape Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Ruby with Heart Shape Diamonds making a floral shape, made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS "Mystery" Set Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS "Mystery" Set Ring

Located in San Antonio, TX

18 kt. gold ring set with square -cut rubies in mystery setting, flank with square-cut diamonds. Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 48469.

Category

French Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery 18k Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery 18k Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery 18k Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

A scintillating array of gemstones make this piece from luxury brand Van Cleef & Arpels impossible to ignore. It’s covered in square-cut rubies with a total weight of 2.00 carats. At...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery 18k Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery 18k Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery 18k Yellow Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

A scintillating array of gemstones make this piece from luxury brand Van Cleef & Arpels impossible to ignore. It’s covered in square-cut rubies with a total weight of 2.00 carats. At...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Mystery-Set Men's Cufflink and Dress Set
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Mystery-Set Men's Cufflink and Dress Set

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Mystery-Set Men's Cufflink and Dress Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and extremely rare set of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set cufflinks and dress-set, made in platinum and gold.

Category

Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and ‘Mystery’ Set Sapphire Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and ‘Mystery’ Set Sapphire Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and ‘Mystery’ Set Sapphire Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed, “Van Cleef & Arpels M40092”. Size: 6; this ring can be sized.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels

Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Mystery set sapphire and diamond "double boule" ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 1969 Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 1969 Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 1969 Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

With signed Van Cleef & Arpels box. Circa 1969. "The Mystery Setting, patented in 1933, was inspired by nineteenth-century Roman micro-mosaics...The gem is mysteriously and...

Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Caresse d'Éole Fairy Clip. Traditional Mystery Set, Rubies
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Caresse d'Éole Fairy Clip. Traditional Mystery Set, Rubies

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Caresse d'Éole Fairy Clip. Traditional Mystery Set, Rubies

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This piece is a Van Cleef & Arpels classic because it uses the House’s unique Mystery Set technique.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring of Bombé Design
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring of Bombé Design

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring of Bombé Design

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring Of bombé design, featuring a square emerald-cut diamond, surrounded by calibré cut sapphires, Stamped IRID.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Saphire Diamonds  and Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Parure
Van Cleef & Arpels Saphire Diamonds  and Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Parure

Van Cleef & Arpels Saphire Diamonds and Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Parure

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

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 Eliza...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Sapphire and Diamond Mystery Set Ring

VCA Sapphire and Diamond Mystery Set Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An invisibly set sapphire and diamond ring (size 7.5) made by Van Cleef and Arpels.

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Aletto Bros. Mystery Setting Flower Brooch 18Kt Gold 19.03 Ctw Rubies & Diamonds
Aletto Bros. Mystery Setting Flower Brooch 18Kt Gold 19.03 Ctw Rubies & Diamonds

Aletto Bros. Mystery Setting Flower Brooch 18Kt Gold 19.03 Ctw Rubies & Diamonds

By Aletto Brothers

Located in Miami, FL

An unknown jeweler named Jacques-Albert Algier patented and developed this method of holding a stone in place without showing the metal prongs or bezel. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels u...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Ruby Cufflinks And Studs
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Ruby Cufflinks And Studs

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Ruby Cufflinks And Studs

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and timeless pair of square shaped Mystery-Set Ruby Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock Bracelet Watch– 18K Gold Mystery Set Rubies
VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock Bracelet Watch– 18K Gold Mystery Set Rubies

VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock Bracelet Watch– 18K Gold Mystery Set Rubies

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock watch bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with mystery-set square-cut rubies, a revolutionary technique patented by Van Cleef ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Between Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Between Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Between Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Diamond Bangle
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Diamond Bangle

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Diamond Bangle

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lakewood, NJ

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Diamond Bangle with ruby and emerald flower motif

Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

RARE VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Ruby Set "Pavot" Pin
RARE VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Ruby Set "Pavot" Pin

RARE VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Ruby Set "Pavot" Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gaze on this rare and stunning "Pavot" brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. "Mystery set" ruby petals, round diamond pistils, and platinum diamond leaves and stem.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Sapphire ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Sapphire ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Sapphire ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lakewood, NJ

'Mystery-set' sapphire and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels The marquise-shaped bombé central panel 'mystery-set' with sapphires, to the brilliant-cut diamond surround and should...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

VAN CLEEF  ARPELS Mystery Set Floral Pin
VAN CLEEF  ARPELS Mystery Set Floral Pin

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Mystery Set Floral Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pin was made by Oscar Heyman Brothers for Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS  Mystery Set Ruby Earclips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS  Mystery Set Ruby Earclips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Ruby Earclips

Located in New York City, NY

A superb pair of Mystery- Set VanCleef & Arpels ruby and diamond ear clips. Signed with inventory numbers. Set on platinum and gold.

Category

American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Ruby Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Ruby Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Ruby Ring

Located in New York City, NY

Rare mystery-set four row ruby platinum ring. Signed with serial numbers. Set on Platinum. Ring size 6.

Category

American Cocktail Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Important Mystery-Set Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Important Mystery-Set Ruby & Diamond Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Important Mystery-Set Ruby & Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

This fabulous flexible bracelet is mystery-set with diagonal lines of square-cut diamonds within a ground of square-cut rubies, mounted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Signed VCA....

Category

1990s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels pair of Sapphire and Diamond 'Mystery-Set' Earclips
Van Cleef & Arpels pair of Sapphire and Diamond 'Mystery-Set' Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels pair of Sapphire and Diamond 'Mystery-Set' Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Original VCA earrings of calibré-cut sapphires, bordered by baguette diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y.10511.

Category

Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified

1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified

By Bulgari

Located in Roma, RM

An extraordinary and highly important Bvlgari necklace dating to the 1950s, crafted in platinum and showcasing a spectacular display of natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamond...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Buccellati Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Brooch
Buccellati Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

Buccellati Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Buccellati 18t patinated Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch with a Large Pearl with Rose Diamond Petals. JUST VERY SUMPTUOUS. Ca. 1940-50.-m and oh so elegant. Signed Buc...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag

Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag

$15,920

H 13 in W 24 in L 11 in

Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...

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Early 2000s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003

Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Cartier bombe cocktail ring (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The stylish vintage ring features a fluted high dome in a textured shell motif. Th...

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s

Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in University City, MO

Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...

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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

Cartier Delices De Goa 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Coral And Amethyst Earrings
Cartier Delices De Goa 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Coral And Amethyst Earrings

Cartier Delices De Goa 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Coral And Amethyst Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite pair of Cartier Delices De Goa 18K Yellow Gold earclips. Crafted with unparalleled artistry, these earclips epitomize the sophistic...

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20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold

Balmain Runway Silk Ruched Dress
Balmain Runway Silk Ruched Dress

Balmain Runway Silk Ruched Dress

By Balmain, Pierre Balmain

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous taupe fine silk jersey dress from Balmain. It has a plunging neckline framed with vertically ruched panels. The fitted skirt is horizontally ruched with angled insets o...

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2010s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress
Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress

Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful body conscious purple dress trimmed in black velvet by Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and is semi fitted with princess seaming through to th...

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1990s French Day Dresses

MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage

MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...

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1990s Italian Corsages

F/W 2003 Giorgio Armani Crystal Rhinestone Beaded Silk Filigree Sleeveless 40IT
F/W 2003 Giorgio Armani Crystal Rhinestone Beaded Silk Filigree Sleeveless 40IT

F/W 2003 Giorgio Armani Crystal Rhinestone Beaded Silk Filigree Sleeveless 40IT

By Giorgio Armani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Giorgio Armani sleeveless vest top from the Fall/Winter 2003 collection is crafted from thin black silk and intricately hand embroidered with silver filigree detailing. The desi...

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Early 2000s Italian Vests

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Van Cleef Arpels Mystery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact van cleef arpels mystery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 52 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef arpels mystery among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A van cleef arpels mystery can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 26, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 baguette cut and square cut alternatives. Finding a van cleef arpels mystery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Arpels Mystery?

The price for a van cleef arpels mystery starts at $33,000 and tops out at $750,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $137,000.

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.

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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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