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Van Cleef Frivole Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Flowers Frivole Diamond Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Flowers Frivole Diamond Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Flowers Frivole Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A beautiful diamond bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole collection. There are a total of 5

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Mini Model Frivole Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Mini Model Frivole Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Mini Model Frivole Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Mini Model Frivole Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z151680

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21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet VCA Serial Number
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet VCA Serial Number

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet VCA Serial Number

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

refinement. This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole bracelet is in very good condition, offering a

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet
Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet

Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT- LSWL001 Brand Van Cleef Arpels Model

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet
Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet

Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2209 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2023 RRP £10,500 Including VAT/12 300 € Including taxes / $ 11,400 Excluding taxes Model VCARD31500 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k...

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2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Frivole Diamond Flower Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6 round brilliant cut

Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Aprels Diamond Frivole Necklace, Bracelet EarringsSet.
Van Cleef and Aprels Diamond Frivole Necklace, Bracelet EarringsSet.

Van Cleef and Aprels Diamond Frivole Necklace, Bracelet EarringsSet.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

approximately 2.78 carats (Color: E/F, Clarity: VS). Signed VCA for Van Cleef & serial number With makers mark

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Frivole bracelet, 7 flowers, medium model 18K yellow gold, Diamond
Frivole bracelet, 7 flowers, medium model 18K yellow gold, Diamond

Frivole bracelet, 7 flowers, medium model 18K yellow gold, Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Frivole bracelet, 7 flowers, medium model 18K yellow gold, Diamond like new with certificate

Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Necklace and Bracelet Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Necklace and Bracelet Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Necklace and Bracelet Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Unique color choker & bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels in the feminine "FRIVOLE" pattern. Four 18k

Category

1990s French Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold 0.21 CTW
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold 0.21 CTW

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold 0.21 CTW

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold 0.21 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 127816

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Frivole' Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Frivole' Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Frivole' Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Frivole' bracelet crafted in mirror-polished 18 karat yellow gold and

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Mini Model
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Mini Model

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Mini Model

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Frivole' bracelet crafted in mirror-polished 18 karat yellow gold and

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Rare and desirable bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels in the feminine "Frivole" pattern. 18k yellow

Category

1990s French Modern More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Frivole Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Frivole Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Frivole Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, IDF

A Van Cleef and Arpels bracelet "Frivolous" collection made of a leather bracelet adorned with two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Ruby 18k Rose Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Ruby 18k Rose Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Ruby 18k Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This beautiful bracelet from Van Cleef and Arpels belongs to their Frivole collection which is all

Category

2010s Chain Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Ideal for everyday use, this beautiful bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to their Frivole

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Ideal for everyday use, this beautiful bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to their Frivole

Category

2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Modern Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry featuring delicate, 18k

Category

2010s French Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Frivole Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Ideal for everyday use, this beautiful bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to their Frivole

Category

2010s French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Mini
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Mini

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Mini

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

- 6.25 " Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Frivole Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Mini Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet 18K White Gold and Diamond Mini
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet 18K White Gold and Diamond Mini

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet 18K White Gold and Diamond Mini

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

: 6.69 - 6.25 " Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Frivole Bracelet 18K White Gold and Diamond Mini

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 5 Motifs Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 5 Motifs Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 5 Motifs Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

: Circumference: 6.50 " Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Frivole 5 Motifs Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 5 Motifs Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 5 Motifs Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 5 Motifs Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

: 6.75 " Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Frivole 5 Motifs Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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Van Cleef Frivole Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef frivole bracelet for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect van cleef frivole bracelet may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef frivole bracelet can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. An antique cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and round cut versions for sale. Most of our van cleef frivole bracelet for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Frivole Bracelet?

Prices for a van cleef frivole bracelet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,394 and can go as high as $38,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $10,500.

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 Bracelets for You

Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.

Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.

In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.

Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)

While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.

One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.

Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more 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.