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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flower ring by Van Cleef & Arpels with approx. 0.55ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 4.5
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef Diamond Flower Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 4.25ct in Diamonds F VVS. The ring has French Maker Marks on
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 19 Round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 13 Round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Ring, 1.92 Carats
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite flower ring by the esteemed Van Cleef & Arpels showcases the pinnacle of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower and Onyx Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower and Onyx Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. French marks. The total
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a vibrant flower design crafted in 18k
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 19 round
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Three Flower Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Three Flower Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. Ring Size US 5
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 1 Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 1 Flower Ring 18k WG Diamond, size 54, marked CL8068 VCA 750
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole, 8 Flowers Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Yellow Gold Diamond: 0.43 ct twd Color: D Clarity: VVS Total Weight: 11.78 grams Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With brilliant cut
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Diamond Two Flower Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Snowflake Two Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With Round brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Pres Diamond Flower White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from Folie des Pres collection. The Van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Double Flower Ring Platinum & Diamond 3.00ctw BNP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this beautiful Guaranteed Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Double
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Trefle Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The ring designed as a quatrefoil flower featuring a large round diamond at the center, the petals
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Fleurette Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the exquisite Fleurette collection features a double
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Fleurette Flower Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Emerald Flower Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 13 diamonds, VS1
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A stunning vintage
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Cosmos' Medium Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Cosmos' Ring. Medium size. This ring has a flower motif with round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Onyx & Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Onyx & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 0.85ct Diamond Flower Lace Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamond Flower Lace Cocktail Ring comes with a pouch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Flower Ribbon Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size: 6.5 – 6.75 Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring Cert
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Flower 18k White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 51
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Ruby, Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Flower Ring
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Alhambra collection. The central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Fil De L'eau Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Aprels ring from the Fil De L'eau collection features a flower design
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire floral ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful 18k gold, diamond and sapphire ring by Van Cleef & Arpels made in the 1960s in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Diamond Rubellites White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the vibrant Hawaii collection is designed as a
Category

2010s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tri-Floral Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Floral-Trio with Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Flowers with Diamonds in 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, 18...

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Between the Finger ring Diamond and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Between the Finger ring in white gold with brilliant-cut diamond buds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Between the Finger Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Between the Finger ring from Van Cleef & Arpel's Socrate collection is made in 18k
Category

2010s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1960s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold cocktail ring made by Van Cleef and Arpels; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl And Chalcedony Flower Ring. A stunning
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Cosmos' Large Model Ring Box And Papers Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Cosmos' Large Model Ring Box And Papers Yellow Gold. Diamond 'Cosmos
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Ruby and Diamond “Trefle” Ring, 18KY Gold Size 6
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, this “Trefle” ring is composed of cabochon rubies
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Fleurette Flower 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Anklets

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and some Chanel sandals for your day-look. Unsigned, Van Cleef & Arples a true piece of art. Ring
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Socrate Earrings, large model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This striking Van Cleef & Arpels pair of pierced earrings with French clips from the celebrated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Platinum 12mm Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Flower Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum ring contains a stunning 12mm Tahitian Pearl at the center of a flower
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Ring With Clusters of Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Ring circa 1940's. Curved shape with 2 flower shaped clusters of diamonds separated by one
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
spirit of this Ring reminds early creations of Van Cleef & Arpels in style and design but I'm not
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
delicate touch, flowers were a favorite theme. You'd find them everywhere, from cluster rings to diamond
Category

1990s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

BOUCHERON Paris 1960 Convertible Pendant In 18Kt Gold & 21.96 Cts In Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
modern jeweler bold enough to engrave diamonds with flowers or arabesques, reviving an engraving
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
worked with all of the great houses of the time, among them Ostertag, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich, Lacloche, Jaeger and Boucheron in Europe, and Tiffany, Black, Starr
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
houses in Paris, such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Boucheron were specialists in this new fashion
Category

Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to date. Comparing to other famous luxury jewelry brands, such as Van Cleef & Arpels or Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
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H 0.88 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in
1950s Retro 18 Karat Gold Bouquet Precious Stones Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
of the 1950s. Our opinion: A vintage brooch of good quality in the style of the Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle Double Flower Diamonds Rubies Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle Double Flower Ring with cabochon Rubies and .60 carats of Diamonds F
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A vintage Van Cleefs Arpels Diamond ring set in18k yellow gold. The ring features flower design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle Diamond Flower Ring with Ruby and Sapphire
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Flower Ribbon Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size: 6.5 - 6.75 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stones: 5 Marquee Rubies, 1 Lg. Center Stone Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace Ring White Gold, Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry collection brings together two of Van Cleef & Arpels' key sources of inspiration: nature and
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring, Tsavorite, Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
What is more beautiful than looking at a butterfly on a flower? This is what the famous brand Van
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos between the Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Composed of four heart-shaped petals, Cosmos™ is inspired by one of Van Cleef & Arpels' signature
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef Diamond Flower Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef diamond flower ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 127 vintage editions and 43 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef diamond flower ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a van cleef diamond flower ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 34 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Diamond Flower Ring?

On average, a van cleef diamond flower ring at 1stDibs sells for $7,867, while they’re typically $2,700 on the low end and $41,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings 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.