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Van Cleef Pearl Brooch

Van Cleef and Arpels Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Van Cleef and Arpels Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Van Cleef and Arpels Pearl and Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef and Arpels Pearl and Diamond Brooch A large size floral motif brooch featuring white

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

the center weighing a total of 0.55 carat. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 2 4/5 x 2 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower 'ROSE DE NOEL' Brooch Details

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

A Stunning Set of Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond &Baroque Pearl Brooches
A Stunning Set of Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond &Baroque Pearl Brooches

A Stunning Set of Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond &Baroque Pearl Brooches

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This shimmering set of diamond and pearl brooches by Van Cleef & Arpels scintillate with every

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and mother of pearl Clematis flower brooch in 18k yellow gold. This VCA

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carats Diamond 18k Yellow Gold brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carats Diamond 18k Yellow Gold brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carats Diamond 18k Yellow Gold brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Discover the exquisite elegance of this Van Cleef & Arpels brooch, marked with the number 31758

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins

$44,500 / set

W 1 in L 1.25 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exuding timeless charm, this trio of pins from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form

Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Teddy Bear Clip Mother of Pearl Onyx 18K Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Teddy Bear Clip Mother of Pearl Onyx 18K Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Teddy Bear Clip Mother of Pearl Onyx 18K Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Pearl, Onyx Weight Approximately 18.25 g Width Approximately 4 cm Condition Excellent

Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, 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

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Van Cleef & Arpels Cultured Pearl Diamond Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Cultured Pearl Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful flower pin composed of round diamond petals centered around a cultured pearl and stem

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl

Van Cleef & Arpels Bee Brooch Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Bee Brooch Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Bee Brooch Set

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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Bee Brooch Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef and Arpels set of three bee brooches. Brooches set in 18K yellow gold. Each bee features

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Red Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Red Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Red Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Red Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Brooch-Pendant Coral, Pearls and 18 Karat Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Brooch-Pendant Coral, Pearls and 18 Karat Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Brooch-Pendant Coral, Pearls and 18 Karat Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels -very rare 1960s Brooch-Pendant in 18k yellow gold with pearls and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Snowman
Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Snowman

Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Snowman

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W 0.38 in L 0.88 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Snowman

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl WEIGHT: 3.9

Category

Late 20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Gold Butterfly Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Gold Butterfly Clip Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Gold Butterfly Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

VCA iconic figural butterfly clip brooch with mother of pearl & diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Mother of Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Mother of Pearl Butterfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Mother of Pearl Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Mother of Pearl Wings Clip Brooch. Measuring 1 5

Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Brooch Mikimoto Pearl Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Brooch Mikimoto Pearl Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Brooch Mikimoto Pearl Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Stand Pearl Necklace made by Mikimoto. This brooch is made by Van Cleef & Arpels and it comes with

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl and Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl and diamond floral brooch set in 18k yellow

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Chrysoprase Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Chrysoprase Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Chrysoprase Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Chrysoprase Diamond Flower Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 114

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Clematis Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Clematis Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Clematis Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

this lovely brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels exudes its fabulous appeal against the marvelous glisten of

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Mother of Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Mother of Pearl Flower Pin Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Mother of Pearl Flower Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k yellow gold diamond, mother of pearl pin brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels Flower collection

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Chrysoprase and Pearl Flower Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Chrysoprase and Pearl Flower Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Chrysoprase and Pearl Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This Van Cleef & Arpels brooch is crafted from 18K yellow gold and decorated with chrysoprase

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Depicting a vivacious hummingbird in a compellingly luxurious fashion, this fascinating Van Cleef

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Depicting a vivacious hummingbird in a compellingly luxurious fashion, this fascinating Van Cleef

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2010 Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Brooch, 18K yellow gold and White Mother of pearl, set with

Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Mother of Pearl Sapphire Diamond Floral Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Mother of Pearl Sapphire Diamond Floral Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Mother of Pearl Sapphire Diamond Floral Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Floral Brooch Features Cabochon Cut Mother of Pearl Leaves and an

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels mother of pearl diamond gold papillon butterfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels mother of pearl diamond gold papillon butterfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels mother of pearl diamond gold papillon butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Mother of pearl wings expand their fanning magnificence on the strength of 18K white gold and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Pearl Coral Diamond VCA 1950
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Pearl Coral Diamond VCA 1950

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Pearl Coral Diamond VCA 1950

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. The pearls are in average 5.5 mm in diameter. The brooch is stamped with Van Cleef & Arpels maker's

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Ruby and Mother-of-Pearl Penguin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Ruby and Mother-of-Pearl Penguin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Ruby and Mother-of-Pearl Penguin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

pearl by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch has 9 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .27

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Wood Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Owl Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Wood Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Owl Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Life is a hoot and you can celebrate its whimsy by wearing this precious Van Cleef & Arpels Paris

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

, numbered and signed guaranteeing 100% authenticity. Brooches are the best modern accessory, and with a

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This remarkable brooch is one of Van Cleef & Arpels' brilliant designs. Its adorable rabbit-shaped

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Panda Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Panda Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Panda Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

/ 8,700€ Incl taxes Model ARP5LI00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Mother of Pearl

Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Dog Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Dog Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Dog Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

/ 7,850€ Incl taxes Model VCARP2AU00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl

Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Womens 18 Karat Gold Pearl Tourmaline and Onyx Basket Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Womens 18 Karat Gold Pearl Tourmaline and Onyx Basket Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Womens 18 Karat Gold Pearl Tourmaline and Onyx Basket Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

delightful pearls are placed in an intricately textured basket of 18K white gold in this adorable brooch from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Tourmaline, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.23 Ct Diamond and Mother of Pearl Butterfly
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.23 Ct Diamond and Mother of Pearl Butterfly

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.23 Ct Diamond and Mother of Pearl Butterfly

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This charming Van Cleef & Arpels brooch is made with 18K yellow gold and forms a beautiful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Tiger Eye Lucky Animals
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Tiger Eye Lucky Animals

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Tiger Eye Lucky Animals

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

€ Incl taxes Model VCARP2AZ00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx, Mother of Pearl

Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Womens 18 Karat Gold Pearl Tourmaline and Onyx Basket Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Womens 18 Karat Gold Pearl Tourmaline and Onyx Basket Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Womens 18 Karat Gold Pearl Tourmaline and Onyx Basket Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

delightful pearls are placed in an intricately textured basket of 18K white gold in this adorable brooch from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Onyx, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Brooch
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

brooch form Van Cleef & Arpels boasts the marvelous form of a butterfly presented in a tasteful blend of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

VCA Asian Villageman Brooch

VCA Asian Villageman Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, pearl, ruby, and sapphire brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch is

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Flower Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Flower Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Exceptionally crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s, comprising a vintage flower brooch made

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cat's Eye Pearl Gold Owl Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Cat's Eye Pearl Gold Owl Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Cat's Eye Pearl Gold Owl Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

18k gold owl brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, with cat's eye eyes and a pearl. Brooch measures 40mm x

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Snowman Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Snowman Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Snowman Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This Van Cleef & Arpels snowman brooch is made out of 18K yellow gold and pearls and weighs 3.9

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Rabbits Pearl Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Rabbits Pearl Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Rabbits Pearl Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Add a touch of whimsy to any outfit with the Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Triple Rabbits

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Rabbits Pearl Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Rabbits Pearl Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Rabbits Pearl Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Add a touch of whimsy to any outfit with the Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Triple Rabbits

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Clip Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Clip Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Clip Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Diamond Mother Of Pearl Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 round

Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Pearl Yellow Gold Humming Bird Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Depicting a vivacious hummingbird in a compellingly luxurious fashion, this fascinating Van Cleef

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Grey Mother-Of-Pearl Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Grey Mother-Of-Pearl Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Grey Mother-Of-Pearl Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This iconic Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a dragonfly design crafted in 18k white gold and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Dragonfly Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Dragonfly Brooch in 18 Karat Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Dragonfly Brooch in 18 Karat Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels lady's brooch is the absolute perfect addition to your jewelry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Dragonfly Diamond Brooch, 18k White Gold and Mother-of-Pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels Dragonfly Diamond Brooch, 18k White Gold and Mother-of-Pearl

Van Cleef & Arpels Dragonfly Diamond Brooch, 18k White Gold and Mother-of-Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Carmel, IN

of pearl set within each and it adds an amazing touch to the design. Please let us know if you have

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch in Original Box
Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch in Original Box

Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch in Original Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This beautifully made Van Cleef and Arpels bird brooch has 2 cabochon sapphire for its eyes and a

Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Dove Mother Of Peal Onyx Rose Gold Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Dove Mother Of Peal Onyx Rose Gold Clip Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Dove Mother Of Peal Onyx Rose Gold Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl Black Onyx Lucky Animals Dove Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Tiger Eye Lucky Animals
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Tiger Eye Lucky Animals

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Tiger Eye Lucky Animals

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

taxes Model ARP2AZ00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl, Onyx, Tiger's

Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Mother of Pearl Brooch and Earrings Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Mother of Pearl Brooch and Earrings Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Mother of Pearl Brooch and Earrings Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite brooch and earrings suite. Centering on the clematis flower

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

. The mother-of-pearl segments of flower petals are set in 18 karat yellow gold. Signed Van Cleef

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterly Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterly Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterly Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

or papers. CIRCA 2010s. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Mother of pearl

Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lucky Animals' Dog Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lucky Animals' Dog Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lucky Animals' Dog Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic charming Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lucky Animals' dog clip crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Gold Pearl Ruby Scarecrow Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Gold Pearl Ruby Scarecrow Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Gold Pearl Ruby Scarecrow Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k gold pearl ruby scarecrow brooch pin crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels. Brooch measures 53mm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Brooch-Pendant in Yellow Gold and Pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Brooch-Pendant in Yellow Gold and Pearl

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Brooch-Pendant in Yellow Gold and Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef & Arpels brooch-pendant in eighteen carats yellow gold in a form of a pyramid surmounted

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Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Ladybug pendant brooch, designed with mother-of-pearl wings with yellow gold spots and cabochon

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Materials

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Van Cleef Pearl Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the van cleef pearl brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 35 antique edition and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef pearl brooch 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. Creating a van cleef pearl brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Corocraft are consistently popular. A van cleef pearl brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 21 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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. Most of our van cleef pearl brooch for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Pearl Brooch?

On average, a van cleef pearl brooch at 1stDibs sells for $26,500, while they’re typically $376 on the low end and $1,620,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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.