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 Bracelet White Gold

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Perlee Bracelet

Van Cleef 18k Watch

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl White Gold Necklace & Bracelet

$32,008 / set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl White Gold Necklace & Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Berlin, DE

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Necklace & Bracelet Set – 18K White Gold A timeless icon from the Pure Alhambra collection, this set features 14 lucky clover motifs inlaid with gra...

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Bracelet

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Van Cleef & Arpels Classique White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch 322632 B2

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Classique Ladies Watch Model Number: 322632 B2 100% Authentic Pre owned restored to be in perfectly working & pristine condition Comes with a generic watch box...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Motifs Diamond Bracelet

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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Motifs Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the clover leaf, their asymmetric designs feature different associations of materials. Magic Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, white gold, round diamonds; Reference : VCARN...

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2010s French Charm Bracelets

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chic Gold and Diamond Bracelet

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W 0.57 in L 7.13 in

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chic Gold and Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

You'll find pure 60's style in this 18K yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels telescoping snake bracelet.

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Vintage 1960s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clover Diamonds 18k White Gold Bracelet L

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Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clover Diamonds 18k White Gold Bracelet L

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This designer bracelet comes sculpted from 18k white gold and is highlighted by shimmering diamonds. Smoothly finished, the desirable creation deserves to be on your wrist.

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21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Magic Alhambra Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From Van Cleef & Arpel's Magic Alhambra Collection Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stones: 5 White Mother of Pearl Stones Bracelet Length: 7" Total Item Weight (g): 17.0

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Bangles

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Bangles

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

An exceptional set of French Estate 18 karat gold bracelets with white coral, lapis lazuli and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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French Bangles

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Ring with Diamond

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Ring with Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Metal: 18k White Gold Stone: Turquoise, Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.06 ct Diamond Color / Clarity: F / VVS Ring Size: 5.25...

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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Van Cleef & Arpels Ref. 9065 Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch

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Ladies Van Cleef & Arpels Ref. 9065 Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model Ref. 9065 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Mechanical Case Material 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Alhambra Watch, Small Model Yellow Gold, Onyx, Mother of Pearl

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L 6.7 in

Alhambra Watch, Small Model Yellow Gold, Onyx, Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Alhambra watch, small model. 26 mm x 26 mm yellow gold case; yellow gold bezel; white mother-of-pearl dial; yellow gold crown; yellow gold, white and gray mother-of-pearl and onyx br...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee 18K White Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Intricate beadwork lines the perimeter of this sleek, sophisticated Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee bracelet. Shimmering 18K White Gold gives it a luminous quality, while the brands signat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlée Clovers Bracelet VCARN5B100

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning 18k white gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Clovers collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise White Gold Bracelet

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise White Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Vintage Turquoise Alhambra Bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Gold Charm Bracelet

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L 6.75 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Gold Charm Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This fantastic charm bracelet from Van Cleef is finely crafted to exude a subtle air of femininity and luxury.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

$6,362

L 7.5 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARA41800

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A gorgeous 18k yellow gold mother-of-pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection. The stylish bracelet is made up of 5 iconic 4-leaf clover motifs, ea...

Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

$8,500

Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet w/Cert Size 18

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Cartier Collection: Juste un Clou Style: Nail Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 18 FWV482 Au750 Design: Sculptural nail-inspired polished gold ...

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2010s French Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

$4,860

Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This exquisite pendant necklace features 0.55 carats of round white diamonds with VVS2 clarity and D color grade, enhanced by a 0.22-carat marquise-cut green emerald. Crafted from 18...

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Chanel 1992 Yellow Quilted Satin Vintage Mini Flap Shoulder Bag

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Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Owl White & Gray Pearl 18K Gold Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Tysons, VA

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Owl brooch featuring beautifully carved white and gray mother-of-pearl. Part of the maison’s beloved Lucky Animals collection, this whimsic...

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Van Cleef Bracelet White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of van cleef bracelet white gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 111 vintage or 64 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of van cleef bracelet white gold 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 8 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Take a look at a choice in our collection of van cleef bracelet white gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and uncut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of van cleef bracelet white gold, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Van Cleef Bracelet White Gold?

The price for a piece of van cleef bracelet white gold starts at $1,900 and tops out at $150,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $11,900.

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.