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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Articulate Gold and Diamond Necklace An 18 karat gold necklace set with 69
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Ring is size 6.5, ring top is 20mm x 25mm. Set with
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20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Circa 1960s 18k gold earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels set with 0.36ctwof VVS/F-G diamonds. Earrings
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully made Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold ear clips featuring various sizes of
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold round diamond bracelet signed Van Cleef & Arpels. 7 inch long and 1/4 inch
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Vintage 1970s French Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby and Diamond Necklace by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, the
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Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
of Van Cleef & Arpels, one of the most revered names in signed jewelry. The bracelet consists of six
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A timeless authentic Van Cleef and Arpels Fleurette ring set with 16 of the finest Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Diamond Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels flower brooch circa 1990's adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Diamond Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels flower brooch circa 1990's adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Minaudière
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An 18k gold minaudiere by Van Cleef & Arpels with diamonds on the clasp. Includes a lipstick holder
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Vintage 1960s Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Eden Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Van Cleef & Arpels white 18k gold earrings, set with approx. 2.00ctw in VVS/F-G diamonds. Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless ear clips created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s. Feminine, wearable and
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Late 20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

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

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with ruby (5.4 x 5.4mm) and approx. 0.28ctw in
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20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Lady's Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch featuring approximately 5 carats of diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Gold Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s 18k gold earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with approx. 3.40ctw in diamonds
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20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold diamond bracelet, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Approximately 6 cts. circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Rope Gold Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A refined Van Cleef necklace in 18kt yellow gold, of rope design highlighted with round cut
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Vintage 1960s French Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ludo Gold Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These “Ludo-Hexagone” French Retro 18 karat gold and diamond pair of double clips by Van Cleef
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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Bow Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k gold bow brooch by Van Cleef & Arples, set with approx. 1.03ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flower ring by Van Cleef & Arpels with approx. 0.55ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 4.5
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20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Important 18k white gold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with sapphires and approx
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20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pearl Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 1960's Van Cleef & Arpels, from the Estee Lauder Collection. Designed as a sunburst of graduated
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Onyx And Diamond Ear-clips By Van Cleef and Arpels. Set In 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Consisting Of
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1990s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 18k gold earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, with onyx and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds
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20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18k gold and diamond necklace, The necklace composed of gold links with
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet An 18 karat gold bracelet set with 234 round diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels brooch & earring suite, the brooch designed as a curving branch with
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

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Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels ribbed, hinged bangle bracelet with four diamonds in the center. They weigh
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere Makeup Box A silver makeup box with a rose gold and pave
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

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

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Van Cleef & Arpels diamond Gold Band ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage diamond ring. Set with three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cross
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Ropy Gold Cross Design filled with Diamonds. This elegant VCA piece is just the right addition to
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Hoops
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond hoops in 18K yellow gold. Stamped Van Cleef & Arpels 750.
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef and Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. Weight : 45.8 grams
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Gold & Diamond Earrings 34 round cut diamonds approximately 4.50-5.00
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circular-cut diamonds. Circa 1980's. Stamp: "VCA", "B3355A10", maker's marks Pery & Fils, French
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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef and Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 6 1/4
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960s vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch, in 18k gold, with approx. 0.60ctw FG/VVS diamonds. Brooch
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut diamonds mounted in drop shaped yellow gold, connected by several brilliant-cut diamonds that
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Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cuff-Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Cuff bracelet features approximately 3.15 carats of F-G, VS clarity round
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Vintage 1950s French Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Van Cleef and Arpels clip on earrings!!!! Designed as flower-heads with round diamonds
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20th Century French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels pear shaped diamond earrings that are the ultimate in elegant simplicity. The
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Pink Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. White diamond: 0.94ct Pink diamond: 0.9ct Weight: 6.0 grams Ring size: 5 Stamp: "Van Cleef & Arpels
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Floral White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A incredible set of Van Cleef & Arpels diamond white gold earrings, the earrings showcase a floral
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Alhambra collection. The central
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold "Melusine" Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
approximately 40 carats of brilliant diamonds. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Approx. 40cts. of diamonds.
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Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Gold Earrings Chic wearable day to evening classic Van
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and special 18k gold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring vibrant blue
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold diamond hoop ear clips, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. dimensions approx. - 3/4" long x
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Vintage 1970s French Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Bracelet, circa 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
graceful arc of this Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, made in France in the 20th
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Ring White Gold Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra domed ring, made of 18k white gold, featuring diamond. Diamonds are
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1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Arno collection. The dress ring
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With72 brilliant round cut diamond
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning lever-back earrings from the Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels are crafted
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1990s French Lever-Back Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels S-Shaped Diamond Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Created by Van Cleef & Arpels. Total weight: 6.2 grams. Width: 6 cm.
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring contains 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Gold and Diamond Compact
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef And Arpels 18k yellow gold and diamond compact. Made in France. The compact features
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Late 20th Century French Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels vintage alhambra ring featuring 1 F-G/VVS diamond measuring
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20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 68 round brilliant cut diamonds
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20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Classic Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks, with onyx and approx. 0.64ctw F/VVS diamonds
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20th Century French Cufflinks

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Onyx, Diamond, Gold

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Van Cleef Gold Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact van cleef gold diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef gold diamond 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. 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. Finding a van cleef gold diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 803 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Gold Diamond?

Prices for a van cleef gold diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $785,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $11,773.

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.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry 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.