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Van Cleef Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Blue Enamel Ear Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Blue Enamel Ear Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Blue Enamel Ear Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Enamel Ear Clip Earrings In 18k Yellow Gold. The earrings feature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Mabé Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Mabé Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Mabé Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Circa 1980's, these VCA NY 18k gold clip earrings are classic designs from the period. Each earring

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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). The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Malachite and Lapis Lazuli Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Malachite and Lapis Lazuli Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Malachite and Lapis Lazuli Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Weston, MA

These ear clips demonstrate Van Cleef & Arpels’ mastery of materials. Deep shades of coral

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2000s Diamond Platinum Snowflake Cluster Ear-Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 2000s Diamond Platinum Snowflake Cluster Ear-Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 2000s Diamond Platinum Snowflake Cluster Ear-Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

signed for Van Cleef & Arpels Circa: 2000s from the Snowflake collection Accompanied by original

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

scattered diamond halo. These Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pearl Diamond Halo Button Earrings, made in NY

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 2.04 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ear-Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 2.04 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ear-Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 2.04 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ear-Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

mark for Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa: 1990's. Measures: 7/16 x 5/8 inch. Total weight: 5.9 grams. Stock

Category

1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Snowflake Ear-clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Snowflake Ear-clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Snowflake Ear-clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

. Equipped with clip back closure. Inscribed: Van Cleef & Arpels, VCA, PT950, Numbered: VAN CLEEF &

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magnolia Flower Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magnolia Flower Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magnolia Flower Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

18K Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Combine to Create Stylized Magnolia Flower Earrings, Sprouting Delicate Diamond Details. Signed - VCA NY

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Diamond “Majestueux” Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Diamond “Majestueux” Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Diamond “Majestueux” Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A breathtaking and profoundly significant masterpiece from Van Cleef & Arpels, these Majestueux ear

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Bell Diamond Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Bell Diamond Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Bell Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A charming harmony of whimsy and elegance, these vintage ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels are

Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Secret de Cassis Amethyst Necklace & Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Secret de Cassis Amethyst Necklace & Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Secret de Cassis Amethyst Necklace & Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

. Approximate Necklace Length - 20.87" Ear Clips 1.14" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ‘Lampion’ Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ‘Lampion’ Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ‘Lampion’ Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A rare and captivating pair of Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Lampion' ear clips, masterfully composed in

Category

Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cultured Button-Shaped Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cultured Button-Shaped Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cultured Button-Shaped Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Radiating timeless refinement, these ear clips feature luminous cultured button-shaped pearls, each

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Knot Ear-Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Knot Ear-Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Knot Ear-Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

signed for Van Cleef & Arpels, New York Circa: 1950s Measures: 1 5/16 x 1 inches Total Weight: 38.6 grams

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Couscous Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Couscous Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Couscous Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A luminous expression of Van Cleef & Arpels' craftsmanship, these Couscous ear clips exemplify

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Weight - 12.00 CTS Approximate Length - 2.25" Circa - 1960's French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef

Category

Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pair of Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, France
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pair of Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, France

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pair of Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, France

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

with Posts Approximate Length - 0.50" Approximate Width - 0.75" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef

Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A rare and radiant creation by Van Cleef & Arpels, these ear clips embody the Maison’s timeless

Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS  Paris GOld Diamond Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS  Paris GOld Diamond Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris GOld Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

A pair of ear clips, designed as two interwoven squares set on a diagonal, with accenting rows of

Category

French Clip-on Earrings

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Diamond and Sapphire Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Diamond and Sapphire Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Diamond and Sapphire Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold ear clips designed as flowers set with diamonds and sapphires.

Category

French Clip-on Earrings

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Beads Gold Ear Clips
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Beads Gold Ear Clips

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Beads Gold Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beziers, FR

A pair of coral beads and yellow gold earrings. Signed V.C.A and numbered French Mark Circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. A Pair Of Diamond Ear Clips.

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. A Pair Of Diamond Ear Clips.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Each of foliate design, composed of six curved leaves pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds within yellow gold ropework borders, 1950s, signed VCA and numbered 31800.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels, A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels: A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, of bombe design, set with circular-cut

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

18KYG Van Cleef & Arpels "Pelouse Hawaii" Ear Clips Numbered 60.804 Sapphires: 2.1cts est Ruby

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dove Ear Clips with Diamond Eyes
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dove Ear Clips with Diamond Eyes

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dove Ear Clips with Diamond Eyes

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels Feature Single Bezel-Set Diamonds for Eyes Each Clip Appx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Daisy Ear Clips circa 1950 Paris, Péry et Fils
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Daisy Ear Clips circa 1950 Paris, Péry et Fils

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Daisy Ear Clips circa 1950 Paris, Péry et Fils

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Gold “Marguerite” Ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1950, Manufactured by Péry et Fils

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Ear Clips

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels: A Pair of Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips, each designed as a trio cluster of

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Textured Gold Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Textured Gold Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels: A Pair of Textured Gold Ear Clips, of link design, signed VCA 750 with maker's

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Earrings

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Necklace Earrings Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Necklace Earrings Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Necklace Earrings Set

Located in New York , NY

Cleef box. Each signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, necklace no. 44992, ear clips no. 45461.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

18K Yellow Gold and Diamond set ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels, Double Leaf Design set with Round

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair of 18k yellow gold small oval ribbed ear clips, signed and numbered: VCA, BL 22158, for Van

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold & Ruby Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold & Ruby Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold & Ruby Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Flower Ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels. Signed and Numbered.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ear Clips
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ear Clips

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels. dimensions approx. 1″ x 1/2″ Circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby & Diamond Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby & Diamond Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby & Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Purchased in the Mid 1980's This Fabulous pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Earclips Contain 4 Oval Rubies

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Flower Ear Clips
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Flower Ear Clips

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Flower Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage ! gold & diamond flower design ear clips, 5 beautiful flower petals with diamond pistols

Category

Vintage 1960s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

18 karat yellow gold ear clips featuring 20 old mine cut brilliant diamonds approximately 2.00

Category

Vintage 1970s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Earings. This pair of earrings are designed as a cabochon

Category

Vintage 1960s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels  Tourbillons  Diamond Ear-Clips
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels  Tourbillons  Diamond Ear-Clips

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Tourbillons Diamond Ear-Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels "Tourbillons" Pair of Gold, Platinum and Diamond Earclips The pleated

Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of florar ear clips with diamonds and central emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1980

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Flower Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Flower Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Flower Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

), signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, NY, 44324, 1979, the so called "Hawai" ear clips. diameter

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Wood and Amethyst Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Wood and Amethyst Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Wood and Amethyst Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

1970's Van Cleef & Arpels amethyst, wood and pink tourmaline earrings in 18k yellow gold, each

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Pair Of Diamond 'Flower' Ear Clips, Van Cleef & Arpels
Pair Of Diamond 'Flower' Ear Clips, Van Cleef & Arpels

Pair Of Diamond 'Flower' Ear Clips, Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Firenze, IT

Each modelled as a flower head,at the centre with a cultured pearl approximately 12,59mm, to petals set with brilliant-cut diamonds altogether weighing approximately 3.30 carats, mou...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips, 1960s
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips, 1960s

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips, 1960s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zurich, CH

18 karat gold and diamond vintage ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels. Glamorous flower earrings

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ear-Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ear-Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ear-Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Gold, South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels This pair of

Category

Late 20th Century Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Large Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Ear Clips
Vintage Large Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Ear Clips

Vintage Large Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Classic and timeless, these vintage large size Rose De Noel red coral diamond earrings by Van Cleef

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Hoop Ear Clips
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Hoop Ear Clips

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Hoop Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Hoop Ear Clips. Crafted in 18 karat

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Knot Ear-Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Knot Ear-Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Knot Ear-Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Substantially sized ear-clip earrings designed as a knot motif with deeply ridged gold With a

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips in Yellow Gold 750
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips in Yellow Gold 750

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips in Yellow Gold 750

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lucerne, CH

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels earclips from the 1970ies. Of bombé design, set with 64 bright red ruby

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Rare: A Pair of Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Ear Clips, by Van Cleef & Arpels
Rare: A Pair of Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Ear Clips, by Van Cleef & Arpels

Rare: A Pair of Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Ear Clips, by Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

. Signed VCA, 750, numbered. Measuring approximately: 1/2 inch. Clips for non pierced ears. Posts were

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Elegant Pair of Fan Shaped Coral and Diamond Ear Clips Ci
Van Cleef & Arpels Elegant Pair of Fan Shaped Coral and Diamond Ear Clips Ci

Van Cleef & Arpels Elegant Pair of Fan Shaped Coral and Diamond Ear Clips Ci

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

clip fittings mean they can be worn by both pierced and non-pierced ears. Maker Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1.50 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Drop Ear-Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 1.50 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Drop Ear-Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 1.50 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Drop Ear-Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ear-clips are designed as two scalloped shell forms connected via gold disc Drops articulate and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Platinum Ear Pendants

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Platinum Ear Pendants

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

French platinum and diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring round-cut and baguette-cut

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bouquet Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bouquet Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bouquet Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ear clips that date back to the 1970’s, each designed as a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earclip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earclip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earclip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ear clip Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold. Circa 1980’s. Each of these bombe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Style :Van Cleef & Arpels Ear Clips Collection : Vintage Alhambra Material: 18k Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Agate Earrings, 1971
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Agate Earrings, 1971

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Agate Earrings, 1971

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zurich, CH

French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, 1971. Ear clips of slightly bombé design, crafted in 18 karat

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels  Diamond 'À Cheval' Pendant- Ear- clips
Van Cleef & Arpels  Diamond 'À Cheval' Pendant- Ear- clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'À Cheval' Pendant- Ear- clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Platinum and Diamond 'À Cheval' Pendant -Ear clips The pair of earrings

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Abstract Diamond Textured Yellow Gold  Ear Clips, circa 1965
Van Cleef & Arpels Abstract Diamond Textured Yellow Gold  Ear Clips, circa 1965

Van Cleef & Arpels Abstract Diamond Textured Yellow Gold Ear Clips, circa 1965

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A pair of abstract gold and diamond ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1965, each of rounded

Category

Vintage 1960s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Large Van Cleef & Arpels French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Magnolia Ear-Clip Earrings
Large Van Cleef & Arpels French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Magnolia Ear-Clip Earrings

Large Van Cleef & Arpels French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Magnolia Ear-Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Flower Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Flower Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Flower Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A divine pair of vintage ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels, dating back to the 1980s, both in the

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose de Noel Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose de Noel Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose de Noel Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A quintessentially elegant pair of Rose de Noel earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, set at the center

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Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels large   'Rose de Noel' Ear -Clips French
Van Cleef & Arpels large   'Rose de Noel' Ear -Clips French

Van Cleef & Arpels large 'Rose de Noel' Ear -Clips French

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Gold, 'Rose de Noel' Ear-clips, France, crafted in 18k yellow gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold earclips features 4 carnelian and tiger's eye quatrefoil motif

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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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1978 Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Earclips
1978 Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Earclips

1978 Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Vintage 1970's 18k yellow gold earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels. The ear clips, featured in the

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Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Snowflake" Ear-Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels "Snowflake" Ear-Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels "Snowflake" Ear-Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels "Snowflake" ear-clips. Set with round brilliant cut diamonds.Total weight

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Late 20th Century European Artist Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa 1960s Amethyst weighing approximately 315 cts. Diamonds

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Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Drop Ear Clips, circa 1965
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Drop Ear Clips, circa 1965

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Drop Ear Clips, circa 1965

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A timeless masterpiece from circa 1965, these Van Cleef & Arpels Drop ear clips beautifully blend

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Mid-20th Century French Contemporary More Earrings

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Diamond Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Diamond Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels figure-8 earclips of 18K gold rope, looped around diamond sections. VCA and gold

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French Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Earclips
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and ruby ear clips made in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings

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20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic floral Van Cleef & Arpels ear clips crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with an

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald and Pearl Gold Earclips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald and Pearl Gold Earclips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald and Pearl Gold Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold ear clips of banded shell form, hung with pearl and tumbled emerald

Materials

Emerald

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Folie des Prés' Diamond Sapphire Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Folie des Prés' Diamond Sapphire Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Folie des Prés' Diamond Sapphire Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Folies des Prés ear clips crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The dangle

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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Folie des Prés' Diamond Sapphire Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Folie des Prés' Diamond Sapphire Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Folie des Prés' Diamond Sapphire Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Folies des Prés ear clips crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The dangle

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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Earclips
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and pearl ear clips made in 18 karat yellow gold. The

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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Textured Gold Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Textured Gold Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels, A Pair of Textured Gold Ear Clips of link design, signed VCA 750 with maker's

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French Clip-on Earrings

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Van Cleef Ear Clips For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of van cleef ear clips. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. The designs in our inventory of van cleef ear clips bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 51 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon van cleef ear clips for sale. When shopping our range of van cleef ear clips, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Van Cleef Ear Clips?

Prices for van cleef ear clips can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,504 and can go as high as $785,000, while van cleef ear clips, on average, fetch $24,000.

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.

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.