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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold/ MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold/ MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold/ MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold/Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace Made In: France Year

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold/MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold/MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold/MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold/Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace Made In: France Year

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond MOP 18k Gold Button Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond MOP 18k Gold Button Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond MOP 18k Gold Button Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Clip-on Earrings—a stunning fusion of elegance and masterful

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5-Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5-Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5-Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Magic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k

Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 3-Motif Chalcedony MOP White Gold Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 3-Motif Chalcedony MOP White Gold Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 3-Motif Chalcedony MOP White Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection feature a

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Onyx MOP Yellow Gold 3-Motif Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Onyx MOP Yellow Gold 3-Motif Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Onyx MOP Yellow Gold 3-Motif Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection feature a

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Grey Mother Of Pearl Coral Butterfly Brooch Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Diamond Grey Mop Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Diamond Grey Mop Vintage Alhambra Pendant

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Diamond Grey Mop Vintage Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Vintage Alhambra Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels, a stunning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k ...

Van Cleef & Arpels "Papillon"  Diamond Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels "Papillon"  Diamond Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels "Papillon" Diamond Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels "Papillon" mop And Diamond Wristwatch. The round dial of the watch made of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6

Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Rose de Noel Earrings
VCA Rose de Noel Earrings

VCA Rose de Noel Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sarasota, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Black MOP 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip Earrings In 18k White Gold (Medium). The

Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Sweet Alhambra butterfly bracelet 18K Yellow Gold MOP
Sweet Alhambra butterfly bracelet 18K Yellow Gold MOP

Sweet Alhambra butterfly bracelet 18K Yellow Gold MOP

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Brand Van-Cleef Arpels Brand New, without tags Gender Women 18K Yellow Gold Stone MOP Bracelet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Recent Sales

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The famous brand Van Cleef & Arpels, as always, representing nature with its mother of pearl

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace In 18k yellow gold. Magic Alhambra plays with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif MOP Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif MOP Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif MOP Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

You are Viewing this Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace! Designer, Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic " MOP and Chalcedony 16 motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic " MOP and Chalcedony 16 motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic " MOP and Chalcedony 16 motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels MOP and Chalcedony 16 motif necklace in 18k white gold. The necklace features 5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, one white mother-of-pearl motif

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, one white mother-of-pearl motif

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MAGIC ALHAMBRA 18K Gold MOP Onyx Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MAGIC ALHAMBRA 18K Gold MOP Onyx Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MAGIC ALHAMBRA 18K Gold MOP Onyx Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

Stylish 18k yellow gold drop earrings from the "Magic Alhambra" collection, by Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed MOP Alhambra Holiday Pendant with Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed MOP Alhambra Holiday Pendant with Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed MOP Alhambra Holiday Pendant with Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A limited edition 18k rose gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels - Magic Alhambra Earrings (3 Motifs) YG, MoP & Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels - Magic Alhambra Earrings (3 Motifs) YG, MoP & Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels - Magic Alhambra Earrings (3 Motifs) YG, MoP & Onyx

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A true collector's piece, the Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Earrings are a rare and exquisite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Holiday Alhambra Pendant Pink MOP & Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Holiday Alhambra Pendant Pink MOP & Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Holiday Alhambra Pendant Pink MOP & Rose Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Forest Park, GA

The Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Holiday Pendant Necklace captures the gentle glow of the season

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301308 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl Weight Approximately 6.24 g Leng...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU CT-2554 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2012 Model ARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Mother of Pearl, Diamond Weight approx 6.2 g Length approx 42 cm Conditio...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU CT-2572 Comes With Full set (Box+Paper) Date 2012 Model ARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Mother of Pearl, Diamond Weight approx 6.2 g Length approx 42 c...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace box + papers
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace box + papers

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace box + papers

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace features a single clover motif pendant in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif MOP 18ky Gold Bracelet New
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif MOP 18ky Gold Bracelet New

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif MOP 18ky Gold Bracelet New

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection finely crafted from 18 karat

Category

2010s French Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels MOP 18K Gold Rope Bar Cufflinks Studs Dress Set
Van Cleef & Arpels MOP 18K Gold Rope Bar Cufflinks Studs Dress Set

Van Cleef & Arpels MOP 18K Gold Rope Bar Cufflinks Studs Dress Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold and Mother of Pearl Rope Bar Cufflinks and Studs Dress Set is a

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Brand and Model Information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Model Number

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Chain
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Chain

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Chain

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

icons of luck are adorned with a border of golden beads. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs MOP 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs MOP 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs MOP 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301678 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2015 RRP £10,000 Incl. Taxes / €11,800 Incl. Taxes / $11,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD9100 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Diamond Rose Gold 2012 Holiday Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Diamond Rose Gold 2012 Holiday Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Diamond Rose Gold 2012 Holiday Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301260 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl Total Diamond Weight 0.05ct appr...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpel Alhambra Medium 30mm 18k Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch ARF52800
Van Cleef & Arpel Alhambra Medium 30mm 18k Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch ARF52800

Van Cleef & Arpel Alhambra Medium 30mm 18k Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch ARF52800

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Model Number: ARF52800 Type: Wristwatch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman Model Number: H45534 Type and Style: Type

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Black Onyx w/ MOP & Diamond Penguin Charm Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Black Onyx w/ MOP & Diamond Penguin Charm Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Black Onyx w/ MOP & Diamond Penguin Charm Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Montclair, NJ

This adorable charm/pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels features custom cut black onyx and mother of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and  MOP Vintage Alhambra bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and  MOP Vintage Alhambra bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and MOP Vintage Alhambra bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and black Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra bracelet in 18k rose gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold/MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold/MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold/MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace Made In: France

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef VCA Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Ring
Van Cleef VCA Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Ring

Van Cleef VCA Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef VCA Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Ring Metal: 18k yellow god Size - 7

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, one white mother-of-pearl motif

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpel’s Magic Alhambra large 1 Motif MOP pendant
Van Cleef & Arpel’s Magic Alhambra large 1 Motif MOP pendant

Van Cleef & Arpel’s Magic Alhambra large 1 Motif MOP pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Addlestone, GB

elegant and chic design. This VCA magic Alhambra white gold large pendant is presented with 1 large MOP

Category

2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef Sweet Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold and MOP Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef Sweet Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold and MOP Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef Sweet Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold and MOP Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VAN CLEEF SWEET ALHAMBRA 18K YG PENDANT NECKLACE -Model: Sweet Alhambra -Metal: 18k Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace Mint condition 18k White Gold Stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 — liked to say

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Diamond Pendant Holiday Limited Edition
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Diamond Pendant Holiday Limited Edition

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Diamond Pendant Holiday Limited Edition

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

Discover timeless elegance with the Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2025 Holiday Limited

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301087 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2012 Model VCARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Mother of Pearl, Diamond Weight Approximately 6.2 g Length Approximate...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301185 Comes With Full set (Pouch+Paper) Date 2012 Model VCARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl Weight 6.12 g Length 42 cm Width ...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5 Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5 Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5 Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Magic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

the stem in store Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Chain
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Chain

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Chain

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

icons of luck are adorned with a border of golden beads. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs MOP 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs MOP 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs MOP 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301678 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2015 RRP £10,000 Incl. Taxes / €11,800 Incl. Taxes / $11,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD9100 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Vintage Alhambra 5-Motif MOP Bracelet, 7", Cert & Extras
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Vintage Alhambra 5-Motif MOP Bracelet, 7", Cert & Extras

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Vintage Alhambra 5-Motif MOP Bracelet, 7", Cert & Extras

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet features five iconic Mother-of-Pearl motifs set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Mother of Pearl MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Mother of Pearl MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Mother of Pearl MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace Made In: France

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey MOP Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey MOP Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey MOP Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra MOP Between the Finger 18K yellow gold Ring
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Van Cleef & Arpels Polished Alhambra Mop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold, MOP and Diamond Ring 4.2g Box Paper

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold, MOP and Diamond Ring 4.2g Box Paper

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold, MOP & Diamond Ring 4.2g Size 6 For sale is this beautiful Van

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Van Cleef & Arpels Marqueterie Mother of Pearl Floral Ring in 18K

Van Cleef & Arpels Marqueterie Mother of Pearl Floral Ring in 18K

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Located in Vienna, VA

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Van Cleef Mop For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef mop you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 8 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect van cleef mop 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 mop of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our van cleef mop for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Mop?

Prices for a van cleef mop can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $20,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,600.

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.

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.