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Van Cleef Coral Rose De Noel

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip Earrings In 18k Yellow Gold (Medium).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef &. Arpels Coral ’Rose de Noel’ In 18k Yellow Gold.
Van Cleef &. Arpels Coral ’Rose de Noel’ In 18k Yellow Gold.

Van Cleef &. Arpels Coral ’Rose de Noel’ In 18k Yellow Gold.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef &. Arpels Coral ’Rose de Noel’ In 18k Yellow Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond and White Coral Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond and White Coral Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond and White Coral Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Broomall, PA

Mimicking the softness of a real bloom, these Van Cleef and Arpels Rose de Noël earrings are shaped from broad white Coral petals set against warm 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A breathtaking expression of floral elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël brooch is a rare and exquisite creation from one of the most celebrated maisons in fine jewelry.

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Orange Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Orange Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Orange Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and feature beautifully carved petals in a soft pinkish-orange coral, presented in the sought-af...

Category

20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel 18K Gold 0.97ct Diamond & White Coral Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel 18K Gold 0.97ct Diamond & White Coral Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel 18K Gold 0.97ct Diamond & White Coral Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

At the center, six diamonds form a compact floral cluster framed by finely radiating gold, introducing texture and light without disturbing the flower's clean silhouette.In estate co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels  'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels  'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold, and Diamond 'Rose de Noel' Clip- Brooch, France This flower shaped pin has heart-shaped angel skin coral petals centering a floret of 8 round diamonds ap. 1...

Category

20th Century French Artist Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Rose De Noel Pink Coral Diamonds 18 Kt Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Rose De Noel Pink Coral Diamonds 18 Kt Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Rose De Noel Pink Coral Diamonds 18 Kt Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Rose de Noel Legendary 18K yellow gold ear clips in the shape of blooming flowers, the five petals in 18K yellow gold are adorned with pink coral, the heart is s...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and White Coral Rose de Noël Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and White Coral Rose de Noël Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and White Coral Rose de Noël Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A luminous interpretation of Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Rose de Noël, this brooch is fashioned in warm 18k yellow gold, designed as a radiant winter bloom.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

At its center, a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds radiates warmth and light, embraced by golden stamen-like rays, evoking the fleeting beauty of a blossom kissed by morning frost. ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch and Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch and Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch and Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A joyful ode to winter’s most radiant bloom, this enchanting Rose de Noël suite by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS is forged in luminous 18k yellow gold and fashioned with vivid orange coral peta...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel  Coral Brooch Earclips Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel  Coral Brooch Earclips Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Brooch Earclips Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Synthesis of virtuoso savoir-faire, Rose de Noel is one the most iconic Van Cleef and Arpels models.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Earring Medium Model, Gold, Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Earring Medium Model, Gold, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Earring Medium Model, Gold, Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful coral color Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels Each of floral design composed of coral petals around clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 1.00 carat. META...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Medium Brooch, Yellow Gold, Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Medium Brooch, Yellow Gold, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Medium Brooch, Yellow Gold, Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful coral color brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Each of floral design composed of coral petals around clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds. Made with 6 small diamonds sit at the bl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Coral Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Coral Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Coral Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Coral, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Pin.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Each of floral design composed of coral petals around clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 1.00 carat.The earring...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful coral color Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels Each of floral design composed of coral petals around clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 1.00 carat....

Category

2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 30.5 grams Gemstone: 1.7 cts round brilliant cut diamond, Coral Measurement: 2" Hallmarks: V.C.A. 750, 59, seria...

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose de Noel Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
Rose de Noel Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels

Rose de Noel Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare red coral forms the petals of these stunning floral earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Diamond Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Diamond Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Diamond Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & Coral of Pearl Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral and Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral and Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral and Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, these exquisite Rose de Noel coral and diamond earrings, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, feature 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing appro...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Symbolizing beauty and romance, the Rose de Noel has been one of VCA's most iconic collections since being introduced in the 1970s. With the earrings being especially popular, these...

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noel Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noel Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noel Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels featuring the most beautiful vibrant, orange coral. Due to the scarcity of this wonderful material, this brooch is destined to become a true collector's it...

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noel Earclips
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noel Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noel Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Beautiful, feminine and exceedingly rare - these are the real thing. While the "Rose de Noêl" is made in various materials and colors, it is this vibrant orange that is highly sough...

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Earrings Small in 18k Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel White Coral Diamond Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel White Coral Diamond Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel White Coral Diamond Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & White Coral Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Created for the incredibly charming “Rose de Noël” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this gorgeous brooch offers a delightfully feminine appearance.

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Created for the incredibly charming “Rose de Noël” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this gorgeous brooch offers a delightfully feminine appearance.

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral And Turquoise Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral And Turquoise Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral And Turquoise Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed in a large-scale floral form measuring approximately 2 1/8 inches in width.

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The earrings are finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 0.60 carat Measurment 28x 28. Signed by Van cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond 'Rose de Noël' Clip-Brooch, France A flower-shaped brooch featuring heart-shaped angel skin coral petals, centering a floret of eight round diamo...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & Coral Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & Coral of Pearl Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose de Noel Earclips Coral And Diamonds Van Cleef & Appels Paris 1978
Rose de Noel Earclips Coral And Diamonds Van Cleef & Appels Paris 1978

Rose de Noel Earclips Coral And Diamonds Van Cleef & Appels Paris 1978

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rose de Noel Earclips Gold Coral and Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1978 Accompanied by IAJA Expertise certificate of authenticity. 1.25 inch Diameter Medium Size Earring.

Category

Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Brooch Mikimoto Pearl Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Brooch Mikimoto Pearl Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Brooch Mikimoto Pearl Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond & White Coral Flower Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels with Triple Stand Pearl Necklace made by Mikimoto.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and feature beautifully carved white coral petals in the sought-after small model.

Category

20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noël Clip-on Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noël Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noël Clip-on Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The Rose de Noël collection from Van Cleef & Arpels is renowned for it's decadent blooming designs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Diamond and Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Diamond and Coral Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Diamond and Coral Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Created by Van Cleef & Arpels for the fascinating “Rose de Noël” collection, these gorgeous earrings boast an incredibly feminine appeal thanks to their imaginative design that is sp...

Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Orange Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Orange Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Orange Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Experience the poetic beauty of the Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Brooch, a breathtaking creation inspired by the elegance of a blooming flower.

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef Coral Rose De Noel For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef coral rose de noel for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 54 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef coral rose de noel 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 piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A van cleef coral rose de noel of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Coral, from our inventory of 36, 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 radiant cut alternatives. Finding a van cleef coral rose de noel for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Coral Rose De Noel?

Prices for a van cleef coral rose de noel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $14,500 and can go as high as $85,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $37,000.

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.

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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