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Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière Makeup Box Made of Bakelite and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond “Camellia” Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels blue sapphire and diamond "Camellia" brooch evokes the spectacular blossom
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond “Camellia” Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds (approximate total weight 3.90 carats); Platinum Signed: “Van Cleef & Arpels NY56890” Literature
Category

Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond "Camellia" Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Van Cleef & Arpels "Camellia" earrings, in blue sapphires and diamonds, evoke the spectacular
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ring in white gold with 3 diamonds (respectively 0.5, 1.5, and 2 cts) and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Important Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This Important and Rare Van Cleef & Arpels hand crafted beautiful bangle features 76 oval cut
Category

20th Century French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This multi-stone ring features 25 round mixed cut sapphires measuring approximately 3.42-3.95 mm in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold hoop earrings Circa 1979 feature 1.5 carats of round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pendant Diamonds weighing a total of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monaco, MC
1,90 cts Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered: CS 148595 (Special Order) Certificate of sapphire: C
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Important 18k white gold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with sapphires and approx
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire, Diamond and Enamel Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Weston, MA
Burmese origin and no heat enhancement Approximately 1.5 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds Signed Van
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Ring An 18k yellow gold dome ring, set with circular
Category

Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set with a natural unenhanced oval
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Sapphire Mystery-Set Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
invented by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1933, which is a technique used for setting gemstones in a specific way
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Yellow Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Yellow Sapphire Ring An 18k yellow gold ring, set with diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sapphire & Diamond Earrings A pair of 18 karat gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring An 18 karat gold ring set with a oval
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace is crafted in 18k yellow
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Floral Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An elegant sapphire and diamond gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with a natural
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Gold Earrings Chic wearable day to evening classic Van
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and special 18k gold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring vibrant blue
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Earrings A pair of platinum ear clips, set with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Bouquet Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
pair of French Retro 18 karat gold bouquet earrings with diamonds and sapphires by Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Bouquet Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This signed and numbered Van Cleef & Arpels platinum brooch is truly a work of art. The floral
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Sapphire, Diamond Bracelet Platinum bracelet, with five row mystery
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Necklace Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
yellow sapphires, finely mounted in 18k yellow gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Made in France
Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A natural yellow Ceylon sapphire diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is
Category

20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Hoops
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald hoop earclip earrings in 18k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
maker's mark, 'Van Cleef Et Arpels' and the serial number '77807'. This exceptional sapphire and diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels unheated 17 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Center stone with a weight of 17.14 carats set in white metal ring with four (4) near-colorless marquise brilliants and numerous near-colorless round brilliants. Set in White Gold S...
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Tri-Floral Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Floral-Trio with Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Flowers with Diamonds in 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18...

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings A pair of 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle is a classic accessory that will never go out of style. A Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous women's ring from Van Cleef and Arpels made in 18k yellow gold and featuring a faceted
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1960s VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This, beautiful and iconic dome ring from Van Cleef's & Arpels was made in the 1960's it
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and sapphires. The metal is 18k yellow gold weighing 33.56 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels with
Category

Mid-20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Strand Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels cabochon sapphire and diamond necklace is a masterpiece of luxury and
Category

20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Diamonds and the 18 Carat yellow Gold Wings are set with Yellow Sapphires. Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS and
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
diamonds and the 18 carat yellow Gold Wings are set with Pink Sapphires. Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS and
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Clip On Earrings are a stunning display
Category

20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Iconic Van Cleef and Arpels Day and Night Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Day and Night Sapphire Earrings - A pair of 18 karat gold earrings set with
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Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Floral and Diamond Pin/Brooch, 18K Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Floral and Diamond Pin made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Total Weight: 8.18
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Pink Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Earrings, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Pink Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Earrings made in 18
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Boucle Solitaire 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A delicate, curved ribbon setting crafted from 18K white gold makes this Van Cleef & Arpels boucle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.66ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold and incredibly impressive, this vintage Van Cleef & Arpels will continually make a statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Nine Sapphire and Diamonds Ring, 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Nine Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With brilliant cut
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
), 12 Rubies (1.44ctw), 12 Sapphires (1.44ctw), and 30 full-cut and single-cut diamonds (0.54ctw
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Dancing Fairy Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pair
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Van Cleef & Arpels brooches are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo-Hexagone Diamond, Mystery-Set Sapphire Brooches
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Cleef & Arpels, of a stylized buckle design, finely crafted with round brilliant cut diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three Band Stacking Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Trio Emerald Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three Band Triangular Stacking Rings
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1950s Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1950s Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Gold Earrings A pair of 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring Attributed to Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1940
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Ruby, sapphire and diamond dress ring attributed to the Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii collection
Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely stunning vintage ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring consists of an oval
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Double Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Double Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold. The total
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ring with 2 Pear Natural Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ring with 2 Pear Natural Blue Sapphires And Diamonds. A gorgeous VCA yellow
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Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Museum Collection Art Deco Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Museum Collection Art Deco Kashmir, Burma, and Ceylon Sapphire Diamond
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Here is your chance
Category

Vintage 1980s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Oval AGL Certified 10.28 Sapphire, Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Oval-Shaped Sapphire, Diamond Ring A platinum ring, set with Thailand oval
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Van Cleef Sapphire And Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the van cleef sapphire and diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 151 vintage editions and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef sapphire and diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. 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 brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a van cleef sapphire and diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Van Cleef Sapphire And Diamond?

Prices for a van cleef sapphire and diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,850 and can go as high as $375,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $13,500.

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 Arpel. 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.

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.