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Van Cleef Purses

Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch
Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch

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

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20th Century Unknown Clutches

Van Cleef & Arpels Enveloppe Tassel Evening Bag
Van Cleef & Arpels Enveloppe Tassel Evening Bag

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

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Brown Jacquard Evening bag with Gold Chain
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Brown Jacquard Evening bag with Gold Chain

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

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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Van Cleef & Arpels  Gold and Diamond Purse and Powder case set.
Van Cleef & Arpels  Gold and Diamond Purse and Powder case set.

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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Vintage Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bag
Vintage Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bag

Vintage Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bag

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H 5.25 in W 8.75 in

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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20th Century Shoulder Bags

Black Evening Van Cleef & Arpels Bag 80s
Black Evening Van Cleef & Arpels Bag 80s

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

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Evening Purse
Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Evening Purse

Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Evening Purse

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W 3.55 in D 1.19 in L 4.73 in

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

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch
Designer Rare Van Cleef Arpels Style Jeweled Bag Clutch

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

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20th Century Unknown Clutches

1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Makeup Purse
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Makeup Purse

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

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Vintage 1950s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels  Gemstone Jeweled Evening Purse
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels  Gemstone Jeweled Evening Purse

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

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Mid-20th Century Indian Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fabulous Victorian Van Cleef & Arpels Yelow Gold Mesh Purse
Fabulous Victorian Van Cleef & Arpels Yelow Gold Mesh Purse

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American More Jewelry

Van Cleef And Arpels Vintage Gem Set Evening Bag with Gilt Silver Frame
Van Cleef And Arpels Vintage Gem Set Evening Bag with Gilt Silver Frame

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

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Mid-20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Van Cleef & Arpels Pocket Mirror w/ Tassel Pouch
Van Cleef & Arpels Pocket Mirror w/ Tassel Pouch

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

1990s Vintage Black Silk Hand-Bag by Van Cleef & Arpels
1990s Vintage Black Silk Hand-Bag by Van Cleef & Arpels

1990s Vintage Black Silk Hand-Bag by Van Cleef & Arpels

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H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 2.37 in L 14.18 in

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

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Black Evening Van Cleef & Arpels Bag 1980
Black Evening Van Cleef & Arpels Bag 1980

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

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Purse Mirror
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Purse Mirror

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

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Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Siilk Evening Black and Gold Bag
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Siilk Evening Black and Gold Bag

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

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold-tone Heart Alhambra Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold-tone Heart Alhambra Stud Earrings

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

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20th Century Jewelry Rolls

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The Florence Gould Natural Pearl Evening Purse
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The Florence Gould Natural Pearl Evening Purse

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

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20th Century French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

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Van Cleef Purses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of van cleef purses for sale on 1stDibs. For van cleef purses, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of van cleef purses over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much are Van Cleef Purses?

On average, van cleef purses on 1stDibs sell for $1,330, while they’re typically $118 on the low end and $67,999 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.