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Van Cleef Lion Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Large Lion Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Large Lion Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Large Lion Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This iconic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a fabulous lion design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, green emerald eyes, and a black...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage diamond emerald yellow and white gold brooch.

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Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Vintage 1963 Figural Des
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Vintage 1963 Figural Des

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Vintage 1963 Figural Des

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming and highly collectible vintage lion brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels dates to 1963 and exemplifies the maison’s playful yet refined approach to fine jewelry design.

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris 18k YG, Onyx, Diamond & Emerald Lion Clip w/Pouch 1980s
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris 18k YG, Onyx, Diamond & Emerald Lion Clip w/Pouch 1980s

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris 18k YG, Onyx, Diamond & Emerald Lion Clip w/Pouch 1980s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Onyx, Diamond & Emerald Lion Clip Brooch w/Pouch 1980s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designe...

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Dive into the glamorous vibes of the 1970s with this ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and brooch set! Picture this: stunning lion door knockers made of 18kt yellow gold and spr...

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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This piece is fully convertible, allowing for multiple styling options: - Four bracelets and a brooch - Two bracelets and a shorter choker - One long chain with a brooch - O...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lion Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lion Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lion Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lion Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Gender: Women Model: Lucky Animals Lion Gemstone: Onyx Size (HxWxD): 40cm x ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1961 Van Cleef & Arpels Lions Ebouriffes brooch set
1961 Van Cleef & Arpels Lions Ebouriffes brooch set

1961 Van Cleef & Arpels Lions Ebouriffes brooch set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This set of 2 lions by Van Cleef & Arpels were produced in 1962 and are stamped with this date.

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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Lion Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A marvelous 18 carat gold lion brooch (and pendant). Its whiskers and manes are designed in circles of textured gold that go around his face, with an onyx nose and chrysoprase eyes, ...

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Gold "Clip Lion" Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Gold "Clip Lion" Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Gold "Clip Lion" Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Poitiers, FR

This gold chiselled brooch in the form of a tousled lion boasts a mane of golden strands.

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Pendant Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Pendant Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Pendant Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 16 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, F color total weight approx. 1ct Details: Weight: 31.7 grams...

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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage diamond emerald brooch.

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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage diamond emerald turquoise onyx brooch.

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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald Diamond Gold Large Model Lion Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald Diamond Gold Large Model Lion Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald Diamond Gold Large Model Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Be fearless with this iconic lion brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautifully made in 18k yellow gold and accented with an estimated 0.52 carats of F-G VS1-VS2 diamonds and green eme...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Emerald Onyx Diamond Lion Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Emerald Onyx Diamond Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Emerald Onyx Diamond Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This VCA emerald diamond brooch is finely crafted in 18k gold. It consists of 2 round-cut emeralds and 14 round-cut diamonds. The emeralds approx. 0.04ct in total and the diamonds ap...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

1960s Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Gold and Platinum Lion Brooch

1960s Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Gold and Platinum Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Geneva, CH

Van Cleef and Arpels. Signed, numbered and French assay and maker's marks.

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Black Onyx Gold Lion Clip Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Black Onyx Gold Lion Clip Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Black Onyx Gold Lion Clip Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cute and well-known Lion clip created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1970's. Made of 18k yellow gold, Lion's eye accented with chrysoprase and nose with black onyx. The cli...

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Enamel "Lion" Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Enamel "Lion" Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Enamel "Lion" Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French 18 karat gold and enamel brooch with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1960s Diamond Emerald Enamel and Gold Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1960s Diamond Emerald Enamel and Gold Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French 18 karat gold and enamel brooch with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald & Onyx Gems
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald & Onyx Gems

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald & Onyx Gems

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in MIAMI, FL

Beautiful estate creation from famed designer Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum and known as the Ébouriffe Lion.

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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) “Lion Ebouriffé” diamond and emerald brooch in 18kt yellow and white gold, France, by Pery et Cie for VCA, 1960s (circa 1962), with maker’s pouch.

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Onyx Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Onyx Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Clip Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Onyx Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Tiger Eye Lion Lucky Animals Lion Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Head Mask, Emerald Eyes Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Head Mask, Emerald Eyes Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Head Mask, Emerald Eyes Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Van Cleef & Arpels diamond lion mask brooch. Made in 18K yellow gold, paved with round brilliant cut diamonds, and pear-shaped emerald eyes, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbere...

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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970's Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch in Yellow Gold in Platinum
Vintage 1970's Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch in Yellow Gold in Platinum

Vintage 1970's Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch in Yellow Gold in Platinum

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 1970’s lion brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum.

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Clip Pin Brooch With Tigers Eye, Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Clip Pin Brooch With Tigers Eye, Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Clip Pin Brooch With Tigers Eye, Onyx

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Baltimore, MD

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Clip Pin Brooch in 18 Karat Gold & Tigers Eye, Onyx Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 16.3 grams Length: 38.5mm Width: 29mm Stones: Black onyx and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Lion Pin or Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Lion Pin or Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Lion Pin or Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Round diamonds and marquise emeralds are expertly combined by Van Cleef & Arpels to make the fanciest king of the beasts. Made in France for VCA's New York boutique, this piece can ...

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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Pave Emeralds and Onyx Lion Brooch
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Pave Emeralds and Onyx Lion Brooch

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Pave Emeralds and Onyx Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The exquisite “Lion Ebouriffe” brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form of a seated lion and it is attractively decorated with an onyx stone, two emeralds and 0.20 carats of res...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Large Lion Pendant Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Large Lion Pendant Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Large Lion Pendant Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Large and substantial 18k gold Lion pendant, circa 1970s , crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with onyx nose and marquise cut chrysoprase eyes.

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Vintage 1970s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch, Emeralds and Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch, Emeralds and Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch, Emeralds and Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Van Cleef and Arpels Lion clip in 18 carats yellow gold, platinum, brilliant-cut diamonds, black enamel on the nose, emeralds for the eyes, circa 1962. Signed VCA, Workshop: Pery and...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds Emerald and Onyx Lion Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds Emerald and Onyx Lion Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds Emerald and Onyx Lion Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This ravishing brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels represents a seated lion – it is made in 18kt yellow gold.

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

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

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Lion Clip Brooch
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Lion Clip Brooch

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Lion Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Van Cleef and Arpels France 18K yellow Gold Lion Clip brooch, measuring 2 inch in length and 1 1/8 inch wide. finely detailed, set with Emerald Eyes and Diamonds around ...

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Lion Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This iconic Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a stunning lion design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with faceted emerald eyes, black enamel nose and brilliant-cut round E-F...

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond & Enamel Lion Ébouriffe Brooch NEW STYLE
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond & Enamel Lion Ébouriffe Brooch NEW STYLE

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond & Enamel Lion Ébouriffe Brooch NEW STYLE

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in MIAMI, FL

Among these creations, perhaps the most popular were the charming jeweled animal brooches that clients quickly flocked to collect. The lion brooch is among the houses most recognizab...

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2010s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Circa 1970s Van Cleef and Arpels France 18K Yellow Gold Lion Clip brooch, measuring 4.7cm in length and 3.4 cm wide. finely detailed, set with Emerald Eyes and Diamonds around the mo...

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch with Original Box
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch with Original Box

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch with Original Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Circa 1970s Van Cleef and Arpels France 18K Yellow Gold Lion Clip brooch, measuring 4.6cm in length and 3cm wide. finely detailed, set with Emerald Eyes and Diamonds around the mouth...

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage diamond emerald gold and platinum brooch.

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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffe Diamond Emerald Onyx Large Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffe Diamond Emerald Onyx Large Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffe Diamond Emerald Onyx Large Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Onyx Lion Ebouriffe Large Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Young Lion Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Young Lion Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Young Lion Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A true collector's piece, the Van Cleef & Arpels Lion 14K Brooch Pin is more than just an accessory; it's a symbol of prestige, refinement, and timeless beauty.

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Cub Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Cub Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Cub Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The bail is 14 karat yellow gold and has been detailed to coordinate with the brooch. Type: Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamonds: .03 ctw Natural Emeralds: .06 ctw Broo...

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20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches Van Cleef & Arpels
Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches Van Cleef & Arpels

Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. The brooch "Lion ebouriffé" was created by VCA in the 1962 as part of their large collection of animal brooches, informal...

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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, IDF

A 750/000 yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels "Dishevelled Lion" brooch. The eyes are set with emeralds, the snout with brilliant cut diamonds and adorned with black enamel.

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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lion Clip Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lion Clip Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lion Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

18kt gold and platinum lion brooch by VCA. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered 110104, maker's mark for A.

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French Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ebouriffe Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ebouriffe Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ebouriffe Brooch

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H 1.92 in W 1.37 in D 0.52 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ebouriffe Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels lion Ebouriffe brooch in 18 karat yellow gold.

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charming Diamond Lion Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charming Diamond Lion Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charming Diamond Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An identical lion brooch, from the estate of Princess Grace of Monaco, is illustrated in "Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels" by Sarah D.

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold  Diamond Lion Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Diamond Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Toronto, ON

A amusing 18K Gold brooch designed in the shape of a lion and set with diamonds. Very detailed work and excellent craftsmanship.

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French Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Cub Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Cub Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Cub Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Whimsical lion cub brooch, with pavé-set diamond muzzle, circular-cut emerald eyes and black enamel nose, the diamonds weighing approximately 0.12 total carats and emeralds weighing ...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Brooch
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Brooch

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

A diamond, emeralds, black enamel and 18k gold brooch stylizing a lion. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered B8843.

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Green and Black Onyx Lion Head Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Green and Black Onyx Lion Head Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Green and Black Onyx Lion Head Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Van Cleef & Arpels green and black onyx lion head brooch set in textured 18K yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels "Lion" Diamond Emerald Black Enamel Gold Brooches
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels "Lion" Diamond Emerald Black Enamel Gold Brooches

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels "Lion" Diamond Emerald Black Enamel Gold Brooches

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beziers, FR

A French 18K yellow gold and black enamel brooches with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The first brooch: Signed Van Cleef & Arpels 750 and numbered. Length: 1.77 in (4....

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in PARIS, FR

Clip "Lion Ébouriffé", enameled muzzle paved with brilliant-cut diamonds and faceted emerald eyes. French work dated 1963 and made by the Pery & Fils workshop. Partially legible make...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Platinum Lion Cub Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Platinum Lion Cub Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Platinum Lion Cub Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Small whimsical lion cub brooch, in intricately crafted 18k yellow gold and platinum, with pavé-set diamond muzzle, circular-cut emerald eyes and black enamel nose, numbered 1023 161...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald, Diamond and Gold Lion Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald, Diamond and Gold Lion Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels. An Emerald and Diamond Brooch, designed as a stylized sitting lion of polished and textured finish, with circular mixed-cut emerald eyes and diamond detail, with...

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French Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem-Set Lion Brooch Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels Gem-Set Lion Brooch Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem-Set Lion Brooch Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Nashua, NH

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem-set Lion Brooch Clip. The lion is set with ten single cut diamonds, two round cut emerald eyes, and a black enamel nose, signed V.C.A 10.409, French guarantee ...

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Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Brooch.

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Van Cleef Lion Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact van cleef lion brooch 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. You can easily find a 41 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef lion brooch 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A van cleef lion brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 21, is particularly popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and french cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a van cleef lion brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Lion Brooch?

Prices for a van cleef lion brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $48,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,495.

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.