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Van Cleef Invisibly Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Ring Description: A striking Van Cleef & Arpels

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20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Boule Earclips
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Boule Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Boule Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Excellent and rare Van Cleef & Arpels invisibly set vivid ruby diamond 'Boule' ear clips. From

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Vintage 1960s European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Pinchbeck

A Van Cleef & Arpels  Invisibly-Set Mystery Ruby Diamond Platinum Bracelet
A Van Cleef & Arpels  Invisibly-Set Mystery Ruby Diamond Platinum Bracelet

A Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Mystery Ruby Diamond Platinum Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

twentieth century. Great in demand by fine jewelry collectors, Van Cleef & Arpels invisibly set jewels

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Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Ring From Our Signed Jewels

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Vintage 1980s European Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef and Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Cufflinks
Van Cleef and Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Cufflinks

Van Cleef and Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef and Arpels Invisible Set Sapphire Cufflinks A pair of mystery-set cufflinks by Van

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Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef &  Arpels Invisible set Sapphire Bow
Van Cleef &  Arpels Invisible set Sapphire Bow

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible set Sapphire Bow

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Retro period Large Bow Brooch with Invisible Sapphire setting .

Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in New York , NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Ring Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18kt yellow gold

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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Invisibly Set Ruby Band Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Invisibly Set Ruby Band Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Invisibly Set Ruby Band Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

exquisitely cut rubies lends fabulous color and romantic spirit to this remarkable ring from Van Cleef

Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18K yellow gold to produce a charming allure in this gorgeous ring from Van Cleef & Arpels while F

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Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18K yellow gold to produce a charming allure in this gorgeous ring from Van Cleef & Arpels while F

Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Stacker Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Stacker Ring 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Stacker Ring 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Fairfield, CT

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Stacker Ring 18K Yellow Gold This refined band

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Pave and Invisible Set Ruby Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Pave and Invisible Set Ruby Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Pave and Invisible Set Ruby Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

charming luster to this nifty ring from Van Cleef & Arpels. Ring Size: 7.75 (55 7/8) Ring Top Dimensions

Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A stunning and rare Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Invisible Set Sapphire Ring with French Marks. The

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Diamond and Invisible Set 1.00 Carat Ruby Band Ring
18 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Diamond and Invisible Set 1.00 Carat Ruby Band Ring

18 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Diamond and Invisible Set 1.00 Carat Ruby Band Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels. The rubies and the diamonds total 1.00 carat and approximately 1.10 carats

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Invisible Set Ruby Gold Crossover Ring
Invisible Set Ruby Gold Crossover Ring

Invisible Set Ruby Gold Crossover Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A unique ring featuring 4.85 carats of princess cut rubies which are invisibly set. Van Cleef and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisibly Set Sterling Emerald Leaf Brooch
Invisibly Set Sterling Emerald Leaf Brooch

Invisibly Set Sterling Emerald Leaf Brooch

Located in New York, NY

piece. A beautiful vintage copy of a Van Cleef Invisibly Set leaf. The central spine is covered with

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Vintage 1980s German Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Shirt Studs
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Shirt Studs

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Shirt Studs

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aspen, CO

Fine natural unheated vivid blue sapphires are invisibly set in platinum. There are three shirt

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Earclips
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Collection Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Platinum Double Boule

Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Nine Sapphire and Diamonds Ring, 18k Yellow
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Nine Sapphire and Diamonds Ring, 18k Yellow

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Nine Sapphire and Diamonds Ring, 18k Yellow

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Nine Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Ring

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Invisible Set Sapphire Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Invisible Set Sapphire Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Invisible Set Sapphire Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Invisible Set Sapphire and Platinum Van Cleef and Arpels Dome Ring, Size 7

Category

1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Ruby and diamond bracelet, designed as three rows of invisibly-set calibré-cut rubies, with 153

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels ​Invisible-Set Sapphire Diamond Earclips

Van Cleef & Arpels ​Invisible-Set Sapphire Diamond Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

NY69570, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. 0.85" length (22mm) and 0.65" width (17mm).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Invisibly-Set Sapphire Diamond Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Invisibly-Set Sapphire Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Designed as two flowers, each flower head invisibly set to the front with calibre-cut sapphires

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Box with Invisibly Set Rubies

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Box with Invisibly Set Rubies

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris. 18K yellow gold box with a row of baguette cut diamonds, crossing over a

Category

Vintage 1940s French More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NEW YORK Invisibly Set Ruby & Diamond Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NEW YORK Invisibly Set Ruby & Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

An invisibly set ruby and diamond brooch, the cinquefoil circular flower with a diamond surround

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS New York Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS New York Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS New York Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

An excellent example of Van Cleef et Arpels' work, this flower brooch is invisibly set with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

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Van Cleef Invisibly Set For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef invisibly set for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef invisibly set among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef invisibly set 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. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes square cut alternatives. When shopping for a van cleef invisibly set, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Van Cleef Invisibly Set?

Prices for a van cleef invisibly set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,495 and can go as high as $225,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,400.

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.