Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch Due to the item's age do not expect items
Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch Due to the item's age do not expect items
Van Cleef & Arpels Enveloppe Tassel Evening Bag
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels black enveloppe tassel bag featuring black fabric with gold-tone metallic
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Brown Jacquard Evening bag with Gold Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful Vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chocolate brown jacquard evening bag with a detachable gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Purse and Powder case set.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k two tone Gold and diamond purse and powder case set. Circa 1970's. The
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bag
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed Van Cleef & Arpel black (fabric) purse features a gold-tone chain link shoulder
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Black Evening Van Cleef & Arpels Bag 80s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful Black satin evening bag from Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage featuring a top flap closure, a
Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Evening Purse
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
to reveal a mirror, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks. Gold 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold
Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch Due to the item's age do not expect items
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Makeup Purse
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
with mirror, hair comb and two compartments signed by Van Cleef and Arpels. Circa 1950's
18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Jeweled Evening Purse
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels double sided gemstone jeweled clutch. This is similar to the one
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fabulous Victorian Van Cleef & Arpels Yelow Gold Mesh Purse
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fabulous antique golden mesh purse was created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1900's. There are
Van Cleef And Arpels Vintage Gem Set Evening Bag with Gilt Silver Frame
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Hope, PA
A rare and collectible piece from Van Cleef & Arpels, this mid century gem set evening bag was Made
Van Cleef & Arpels Pocket Mirror w/ Tassel Pouch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Pocket Mirror w/ Tassel Pouch Color: Black Hardware: Silvertone Materials
1990s Vintage Black Silk Hand-Bag by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels 1990s Vintage Black Silk Handbag This exquisite and rare vintage handbag by Van
Black Evening Van Cleef & Arpels Bag 1980
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful Black silk evening bag from Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage featuring a top flap closure, a
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Purse Mirror
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
stamped Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955-60. For use as a purse mirror, on a vanity table, or chic worn as a
18k Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Siilk Evening Black and Gold Bag
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels evening bag. Crossbody bag with silk rope to cross it
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold-tone Heart Alhambra Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Irvine, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings feature gold-tone hardware in the shape of heart and stud closures
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The Florence Gould Natural Pearl Evening Purse
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
letter of authenticity from Van Cleef & Arpels stating that the bag was made in 1923 Provenance This
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$3,368
H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
Christian Dior Multicolour & Embellished Suede & Red Vintage Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Multicolour Embroidered & Embellished Suede & Red Calfskin Leather Vintage Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1201 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle...
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size L
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
CELINE by MICHAEL KORS 2004 Vintage Runway Floral Skirt Set Pink Fuchsia White
By Celine
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Michael Kors for Celine Vintage Runway SS04 2 piece skirt set Can tie MANY ways 100% silk White and Pink hibiscus flowers Side zip on skirt Size F40 Great vintage condition, minor f...
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
F/W 1969 Christian Dior Haute Couture Red Wool Fur Collar Jacket
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous red Christian Dior Haute Couture coat designed by Marc Bohan. From the Fall/Winter 1969 collection, this incredible jacket is complete with zipper closures at t...
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.
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