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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Palmyre Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Palmyre Earrings A pair of 18k yellow gold tassel ear clips, set with
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1980s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Platinum Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels has long established itself in the world of designer jewelry. And this Classic
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Rose Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold Additional information: Brand: Van
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold Additional information: Brand: Van
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Platinum 18k Gold Ruby Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of feminine vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, made of platinum and 18 karat
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1980s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Ring & Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Set is an epitome of luxurious elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Sertie Invisible' Gold Ruby Diamond Asymmetric Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of 'Sertie Invisible' gold, ruby and diamond asymmetric clip earrings Van Cleef
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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1969 Paris By Andre Vassort Hoops Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hoops designed by Andre Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels. Gorgeous hoops clips earrings
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1960s French Modernist Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Leaf Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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1970s French Modern Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Diamond Earrings White Gold New York Box Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus medium model clip-on diamond earrings in rhodium-plated 18kt white
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2010s French Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s ebony wood and yellow and rose gold bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, SE
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet in ebony, 18K yellow and rose gold, on the contours of the bracelet are
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1970s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari AlfredPhilippe 1948-1954 RhodiumPlated Tassel Chain FrenchClip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
director Alfred Philippe in an Art Deco style that recalls his earlier work for Cartier and Van Cleef
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal

Yellow Gold Retro Old Cut Diamond Fan Earrings 7.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
was first seen in France around 1935 with a collection of designs from Van Cleef & Arpels. They
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1940s Unknown Retro Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18k Gold Earrings Citrine Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes
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1970s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Trifari Faux-Turquoise & Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings, 1949
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, which influenced his designs for Trifari. In the 1930s
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1940s American Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Gold Plate

Vintage Trifari Faux-Turquoise & Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings, 1949
Vintage Trifari Faux-Turquoise & Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings, 1949
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Vintage Boucheron Earrings 18k Gold Diamond Onyx Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous pair of vintage Boucheron 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and black onyx earrings. These
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1980s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Ruby & Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
designer. Philippe in his previous position in Paris had collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels
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1950s American Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Ruby & Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Ruby & Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
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H 1.13 in W 0.88 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.88 in L 1.13 in
Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
makes the earrings sparkle. This design was achieved by using a gold casting technique. The earrings
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1960s American Van Cleef Earrings Used

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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 Crown Trifari Rhodium Plated White Cabochon Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, which influenced his designs for Trifari. In the 1930s
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1950s American Post-War Van Cleef Earrings Used

1950s Crown Trifari Rhodium Plated White Cabochon Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings
1950s Crown Trifari Rhodium Plated White Cabochon Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings
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H 0.3 in W 1.13 in D 0.3 in Dm 1.13 in L 1.13 in
Vintage 1960s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Pink Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
designer. Philippe in his previous position in Paris had collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels
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1960s American Modern Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Silver Plate

Vintage 1960s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Pink Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Vintage 1960s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Pink Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
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H 1.25 in W 0.81 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.81 in L 1.25 in
Areza Vintage French Earrings 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels
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1980s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Black Pearl & Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Paris had collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, which influenced his designs for Trifari. In
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1950s American Van Cleef Earrings Used

Vintage 1950s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Black Pearl & Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Vintage 1950s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Black Pearl & Rhinestone Clip Earrings
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H 1.38 in W 1.38 in D 0.3 in Dm 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Vintage 1970s Signed Crown Trifari Off White Lucite Flower Drop Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
designer. Philippe in his previous position in Paris had collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels
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1970s American Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Gold Plate

Vintage 1970s Signed Crown Trifari Off White Lucite Flower Drop Clip Earrings
Vintage 1970s Signed Crown Trifari Off White Lucite Flower Drop Clip Earrings
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H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.3 in Dm 1.25 in L 2.25 in
Andre Vassort 1970 Paris Gem Set Earrings 18Kt Gold 19.22 Ctw Diamond Emeralds
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
manufacturers of high quality French jewelry in the mid 20th Century. Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and
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1970s French Modernist Van Cleef Earrings Used

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

Antique French Victorian Bracelet Earrings Brooch 18k Gold by Antoine Barrière
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes
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Early 20th Century French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Vitau Vintage 18k Gold Set Necklace and Earrings Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By Jean Vitau
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
addition to working for Tiffany, Vitau created jewels for Van Cleef & Arpels in parallel with building his
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1990s American Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Alfred Philippe YellowGold HeavyChainTasselSautoir Textural DemiParure
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
creating luxury parures for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. The set features a heavy tasseled eight-strand
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1930s American Baroque Revival Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Trifari AlfredPhilippe GoldDemiParure TasselEarrings & CrystalDiamanteLinkCollar
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
goldsmithing and diamond-setting techniques for Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier, which he is credited with
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gem Set Gold Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings have 6 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .52
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French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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
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1950s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Bow Pendant and Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Inverness, GB
Amazing Van Cleef and Arpels necklace and earring set. The necklace is a bow or ribbon shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Van Cleef Earrings Used

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

M.Gérard Earrings, Yellow Gold Ribbon Flowers Set with Diamonds
By M. Gérard
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18K yellow gold pair of M.Gérard earrings, drawing ribbon flowers, partially enhanced with
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1970s French Modern Van Cleef Earrings Used

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Necklace and Earring Demi Parure
By Trifari
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
designer of fine jewelry for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, and brought to Trifari many imaginative ideas
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1960s American Art Deco Van Cleef Earrings Used

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Perlée Couleurs' Turquoise Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Couleurs earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold. Each earring
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2010s Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels hoop earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The twisted oval shaped
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Early 2000s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Folie des Prés' Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
earrings measure 1 3/4 inches in length and feature clip-backs for non-pierced ears. SInged Van Cleef
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2010s Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Folie des Prés' Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
earrings measure 1 3/4 inches in length and feature clip-backs for non-pierced ears. SInged Van Cleef
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2010s Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole White Gold Diamond Earrings, Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Frivole' earrings feature mirror-polished 18 karat white gold heart
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2010s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Mid-Century Van Cleef & Arpels earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The twisted
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1960s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lotus' White Gold Diamond Earrings, Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the 'Lotus' collection crafted in 18 karat white gold
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2010s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lotus' White Gold Diamond Earrings, Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the 'Lotus' collection crafted in 18 karat white gold
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2010s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Each
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2010s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Onyx Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Onyx Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Jeweled Gold "Hawaii" Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Mid-Century 18 karat gold earrings with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds by Van
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1960s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra White Gold and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Sweet Alhambra' earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold centering on
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2010s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Bear Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Bear Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Length: 22 mm. Width
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20th Century Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pearl Flower Earrings, Signed “Van Cleef & Arpels”
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. The esteemed house of Van Cleef & Arpels is celebrated for its exceptionally well-crafted and delicate
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Late 20th Century Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 'Cosmos' Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings, Medium Mod
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Cosmos' earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Each earring
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1980s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Nid De Paradis Diamond & 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is Van Cleef & Arpels expertise in creating jewellery with unique themes that has made the house
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2010s Italian Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18k Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. CT-1709 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARP2R500 Date Approx 2016 Retail Price £12,300
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2010s French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Late 20th Century Ruby Diamond Platinum 'Mystère' Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels. These "Boule" earrings have 136 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total
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20th Century French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Braided Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold, France, 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Braided Hoop Earrings in Yellow Gold, French, c. 1969. A pair of clip-on
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1960s French Retro Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 carat gold and diamond semi hooped earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of Van Cleef & Arpels semi hooped 18 carat gold earrings consist of 2 rows of
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1970s French Contemporary Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond 18k Gold Clip-On Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1587 Brand Van Cleef
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19th Century French Van Cleef Earrings Used

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

Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An authentic pair of Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noël' earclips crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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1980s Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Vintage Enameled Earrings in 18Kt Gold 1.12 Cts Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage pieces, created by the iconic
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1970s French Modernist Van Cleef Earrings Used

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Pave Ring. The round, sparkling diamonds line
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef Earrings Used

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef Earrings Used For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the van cleef earrings used you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1506 vintage or 526 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef earrings used among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef earrings used can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 926 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our van cleef earrings used for sale are for women, but there are 329 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Earrings Used?

Prices for a van cleef earrings used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $494 and can go as high as $900,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $12,500.

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.