Van Cleef Diamond Pearl Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Hoop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Stud Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Capes
1990s Italian More Earrings
1990s Coats and Outerwear
20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Recent Sales
American Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century More Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Clip-on Earrings
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Chrysophrase, Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Romantic More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French More Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s French Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Diamond Pearl Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
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Finding the Right Earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van 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.