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Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Butterfly Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Butterfly Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Approximate Length - 1.50" Approximate Width - 2.30" Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

1980s Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Green Chrysoprase Butterfly Yellow Gold Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Green Chrysoprase Butterfly Yellow Gold Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Green Chrysoprase Butterfly Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous antique Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the timeless Flying Beauties collection is crafted in textured 18k yellow gold and features a butterfly pendant with green ...

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1970s Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald & Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Gold Necklace
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald & Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Gold Necklace

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald & Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Papillion Green Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace.

Category

20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Butterfly Ring
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Butterfly Ring

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Butterfly Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Green Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a stunning 5.25x2....

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20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Papillion Butterfly Ring.

Category

20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Deep Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marq...

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20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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. With 16 brilliant round cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F color 4 Grey Mother Of Pearl ...

Category

1970s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Flying Beauties Diamond Lazuli Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Flying Beauties Diamond Lazuli Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Flying Beauties Diamond Lazuli Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Flying Beauties collection is crafted in textured 18k yellow gold and features a butterfly pendant accented with...

Category

1970s Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The wings also contain brilliant-cut diamonds, France, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, 68335B, 1953. Weight: 7.5 grams Dimensions: 3 x 2.8 cm

Category

1950s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpel Three Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpel Three Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpel Three Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Butterfly Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, where masterful craftsmanship meets nature's delicate beauty.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Green Emerald & Diamonds Butterfly Necklace One cabochon Green Emerald est. 0.50 ct and round brilliant-cut D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 0.50 car...

Category

1970s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Green Emerald & Diamonds Butterfly Necklace One cabochon Green Emerald est. 0.50 ct and round brilliant-cut D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 0.50 car...

Category

1970s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Pin/Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Pin/Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Pin/Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed and numbered by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This playful Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly necklace is crafted out of carved black onyx.

Category

1970s Unknown Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly brooch showcases the brand’s exquisite craftsmanship with its simple yet elegant design.

Category

1960s Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

With its butterfly-shaped centerpiece this Van Cleef & Arpels necklace achieves a very charming and feminine appearance.

Category

Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980 Butterfly Brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels, 18K Yellow Gold, Blue Guilloche Enamel and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.15 Carat.

Category

1980s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Agate Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Agate Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Agate Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This elegant pendant necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels is absolutely stunning! The necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a yellow gold butterfly with white agate wings and a ...

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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

A compelling interpretation of the delightful butterfly motif, the pendant of this spellbinding necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels is comprised of shimmering beads of 18K yellow gold w...

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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Butterfly Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Butterfly Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Butterfly Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Employing an enchanting motif recurring throughout their renowned opus, Van Cleef & Arpels graced this fantastic 18K yellow gold bracelet with a lovely charm in the form of a butterf...

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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch/Pendant

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch/Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Unusual brooch / pendant designed as a butterfly in 18ct yellow gold its open wings pavé set with...

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1980s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

With its butterfly-shaped centerpiece, this Van Cleef & Arpels necklace achieves a very charming and feminine appearance; its rolo chain is made of 18K yellow gold, while the gorgeou...

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1970s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Enamel Butterfly Necklace-Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Enamel Butterfly Necklace-Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Enamel Butterfly Necklace-Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Van Cleef & Arpels, a stunning enamel and diamond butterfly brooch.

Category

1950s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A chic Van Cleef Arpels diamond and sapphire brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold, the brooch can also be worn as a necklace and showcases .80cts of the finest original Van Cleef & Arpe...

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1980s Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

A sentimentally charming piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 18K yellow gold necklace is beautifully embellished with a butterfly pendant with the dual function of a brooch.

Category

Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The elegantly floating designed butterfly has color and style. Featuring green wings of chalcedony outlined with textured 18k yellow gold and a body featuring a lone white diamond. S...

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1970s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 35.6g TCW: 1.77ct Length: 18in

Category

Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Onyx Butterfly Bangle Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

1990s French Modern Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings, a mesmerizing embodiment of elegance and delicate craftsmanship.

Category

Late 20th Century Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral, Diamond & Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral, Diamond & Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral, Diamond & Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic and feminine Butterfly brooch created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1960's.

Category

1960s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Butterfly Papillon Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Chalcedony Butterfly Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 brilliant round cut diamond, VVS clarity, F color.

Category

1970s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Petite Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Petite Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Petite Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Delightful and enchanting, the lovely butterfly motif in this charming 18K yellow gold necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels is adorned with a stunning 0.25ct emerald and bright diamonds ...

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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Once again turning to nature for inspiration and expertly translating that captivating beauty into a luxurious item, Van Cleef & Arpels present this magnificent 18K yellow gold neckl...

Category

Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Once again turning to nature for inspiration and expertly translating that captivating beauty into a luxurious item, Van Cleef & Arpels present this magnificent 18K yellow gold neckl...

Category

Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Gold Butterfly Band Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Gold Butterfly Band Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Gold Butterfly Band Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This ring from Van Cleef & Arpels is feminine and flirty. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and is paved with 2.02ct of diamonds including the diamonds that comprise the ring's gor...

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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Butterfly Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Butterfly Clip Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Butterfly Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage butterfly clip brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in the early 1990s, is made from 18k yellow gold and features a delicate openwork design.

Category

1990s Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral Butterfly Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Coral Butterfly Ring 18k Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral Butterfly Ring 18k Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A beautiful Vintage 18k Yellow gold Coral Motif Butterfly Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with a centre butterfly motif of Coral inlay that is further complemented by a b...

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1970s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Butterfly Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Butterfly Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Butterfly Coral Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold coral butterfly is accented by .07 cts brilliant cut diamonds.

Category

1990s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Butterfly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Butterfly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Butterfly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Large Butterfly Diamond Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

With its butterfly-shaped centerpiece this Van Cleef & Arpels necklace achieves a very charming and feminine appearance.

Category

Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch An openwork butterfly design with round brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately 0.30 carat total, made of 18 kar...

Category

1980s Contemporary Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 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

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Signed and fully hallmarked.

Category

1990s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Diamond Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Diamond Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Diamond Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The butterfly motif is a favorite of renowned French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Butterfly Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 14 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight .51ct 1 ruby total weight .33ct ...

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1980s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip VCA
Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip VCA

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip VCA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Signature Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly clip created in the 1960s.

Category

1960s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lovely Butterfly pendant created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980's.

Category

1990s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k

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 gold and showcases a butterfly design inlaid with round sapphires and round brilliant ...

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20th Century Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Classic and elegant, with subtly whimsical décor, this gorgeous necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels offers tasteful classy appearance with nifty offbeat details.

Category

Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Beauties Coral Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Beauties Coral Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Beauties Coral Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly necklace from the timeless Flying Beauties collection.

Category

1970s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Coral Butterfly Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 brilliant round cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color Total weight .05ct 2 corals Details: Necklace L...

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1980s French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chrysoprase Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chrysoprase Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chrysoprase Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the timeless Flying Beauties collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a butterfly pendant with green chrysoprase wings acc...

Category

1980s Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Diamond 18K White Gold Butterfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Diamond 18K White Gold Butterfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Diamond 18K White Gold Butterfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Diamond 18k White Gold Butterfly Brooch is a breathtaking testament to the brand's mastery of craftsmanship and creativity.

Category

Late 20th Century Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Wood Diamond Butterfly Brooch Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Wood Diamond Butterfly Brooch Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Wood Diamond Butterfly Brooch Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly brooch crafted in 18k gold, set with sculpted dark and light wood wings framed by the iconic beaded edge.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Emerald Butterfly Pendant Necklace, 1980s
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Emerald Butterfly Pendant Necklace, 1980s

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Emerald Butterfly Pendant Necklace, 1980s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendant, measuring 7/8 inch in length X 5/8 inch.

Category

1980s American Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings, a mesmerizing testament to timeless elegance and sophistication.

Category

Late 20th Century Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Wooden Butterfly Brooch Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Wooden Butterfly Brooch Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Wooden Butterfly Brooch Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970's VCA Butterfly Necklace Ruby Marques cut center and Six Rounds. Hallmarked vca 750 Numbered 18 inch necklace adjustable to 16 Unpolished original patina ,

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Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazul butterfly and diamond pendant, 1970s, 18-karat gold., markings on reverse.  

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Pearl Butterfly Dangle Clip Earrings
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Stunning dangle earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, diamond butterfly tops sparkle with 1.84 carat total weight of diamonds.

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18 karat yellow gold and mother-of-pearl 'Lucky Alhambra Butterfly' Pendant-Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a butterfly of carved mother-of-pearl within a gold frame and ...

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Embodying the quintessential elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels, these exquisite Ruby Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings are a testament to the maison's impeccable craftsmanship and artisti...

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Incredibly eye-catching and feminine, this splendid vintage necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels boasts a delightfully elegant appeal.

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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Jade Butterfly Pendant Necklace

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Employing the bright glisten of diamonds totaling 0.35ct and the gorgeous nuance of green jade to strongly emphasize the graceful shape of the butterfly pendant, this fascinating 18K...

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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly

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Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef vintage butterfly you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef vintage butterfly among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any van cleef vintage butterfly from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 marquise cut alternatives. Finding a van cleef vintage butterfly for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Vintage Butterfly?

On average, a van cleef vintage butterfly at 1stDibs sells for $4,600, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $9,500 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.

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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.

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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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