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Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Halo Button Drop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels button drop earrings, crafted in 18K yellow gold during the 2000s
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond 18k Gold Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage, circa 1960s , Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, in 18k yellow gold, with approx
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond MOP 18k Gold Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Clip-on Earrings—a stunning fusion of elegance and masterful
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels France Diamond and Gold Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite French made pair of button earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, in 18k yellow gold, set with
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Button Necklace Boutonniere Diamond Estate 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels diamond button 'Boutonniere' necklace
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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A VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Button Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
An 18 karat white gold ring designed as a button and thread. Set with round Diamonds.
Category

French Fashion Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels button earrings featuring 66 round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fashionable diamond 18 karat yellow gold button pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Button Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Button Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. These earrings come with service
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This pendant necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels is cute as a button! The necklace is made of 18K
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20th Century French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Button Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 33 Round Brilliant Cut
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Button Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels ring boasts an exceptionally offbeat, fashionable appeal. The ring is set with
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18 carat white gold diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. The button motif earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Button Pendant 1.00 Carat
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18 carat white gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels. The pendant is a button motif set
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels took the design of an everyday item and made it fabulous when they created this
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Button Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
incredibly smooth central part of the round pendant graces this delightful 18K yellow gold necklace from Van
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels ring boasts an exceptionally offbeat, fashionable appeal. The ring is set with
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels ring boasts an exceptionally offbeat, fashionable appeal. The ring is set with
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Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Boutonnière Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"Van Cleef & Arpels pre-owned yellow gold and diamond Boutonnière bracelet that comes with two
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20th Century French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Boutonniere Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels button earrings featuring 66 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Chrysoprase and Diamond Square Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, chrysoprase and diamond earrings. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels button earrings featuring 66 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Button Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 34 Round Brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Button Cover Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 14K gold button cover cufflinks. Stunning onyx centers. These clever cufflinks
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American Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Button Leather Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Button Leather Bracelet, 18K White Gold, Red Leather Strap, Button
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
) with sturdy clip backs and ridged pads for grip, signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, stamped 18K
Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Diamond Button Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Textured 18kt yellow gold and diamond button earclips, the "Tortilla" model, signed Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Set Button Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels button clip earrings feature round cut diamonds set into narrow, radiating rows
Category

Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as round buttons
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Button Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels, France, designed as
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cufflink/Button Covers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
shirt cuff button. Voila, you have VCA cufflinks! These make a regular cuff look like a french cuff
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Button Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wear a classic, genuine pair of Van Cleef & Arpels button earrings for a fraction of the retail
Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

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Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Earrings and Brooch Set, 2.10 carats
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20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Hoops
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century French Artist Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
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Bulgari Ladies Pink Diamond Framed dial Three Color Gold Tubogas Wristwatch
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A unique Bulgari serpent three colors gold Tubogas lady's watch with a pink diamonds framed dial. Made in Italy, circa 1965.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wrist Watches

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Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Comprising a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings designed as pear shaped motifs, set with an opulence of brilliant- cut diamonds throughout, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, signed...
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Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

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Van Cleef Button For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef button for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 12 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef button 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. A van cleef button of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 14, is particularly popular. 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 alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a van cleef button, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Van Cleef Button?

The price for a van cleef button starts at $2,600 and tops out at $20,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $8,075.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.