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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Made of 18k gold, coral and diamond. Diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-1896 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA53100 Date Circa 2002
Category

Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra White Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 alhambra shape
Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Gold Vintage Bracelet French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted from angel skin coral and 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Yellow Gold Coral Sapphire Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. A brooch/pendant made of 18k yellow braided gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Angel Skin Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Angel Skin Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 alhambra
Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 'Rose de Noel' White Coral Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noël' collection, introduced in the 1970s and still cherished today
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Gold Coral Gemstones French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Superb Rose de Noel Diamond Red Coral Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Superb Rose de Noel Diamond Red Coral Gold Suite Since the 1970’s Van
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985. With
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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Bell Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage round brilliant-cut diamond and orange coral bell ear clips, mounted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A highly unique vintage pair of Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond clip on hoop earrings set in
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Convertible Sautoir Necklace Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sautoir, made in France in the 1970s with French assay marks
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Chrysophase Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Van Cleef & Arpels. Rich gold fluted white coral and vivid green chrysophase are combined
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k 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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Chrysoprase Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold colors and textures come together in perfect harmony on this luxurious vintage Van Cleef
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl and Coral Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl and Angel Skin Coral gold necklace. A beautiful combination
Category

20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” bracelet, designed with two
Category

2010s French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Coral and Diamonds Ring signed VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels ring in gardooned yellow gold, set with an important carved pink coral
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Mid-Century Jester diamond, coral and green enamel clip brooch in 18kt
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Malachite Gold and Diamonds Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yell...

Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set coral ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

VCA Vintage Coral & Diamond Bangle, 18k Yellow Gold, France, Circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bangle, circa the 1970s, showcases a segment of angel skin
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
very first Alhambra® jewel created in 1968, the Lucky Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 — liked to say
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
the stem in store Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Gold Baton Cufflinks With Interchangeable Ends Ca 1972
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of gold and hardstone vintage cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1972, the double
Category

Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Fluted Onyx Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Band ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage ring made in Paris France circa late 1970's
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Ring 12 VS Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage bombe colorful piece made in Paris France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Midcentury Chaumet Ring 18k Gold Coral Jade French Vintage Modernist
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vourakis Natural Oxblood Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels in 1950s and 1960s. These clip-on earrings are set with natural oval oxblood
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Angel Skin Coral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold clover ring, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels for iconic Vintage Alhambra collection
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Delphe Coral Agate Gold Necklace Bracelet Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beziers, FR
"Delphe Collection" , necklace that can become bracelets or a brooch. Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Red Coral Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Chain Length: 33.5 inches Motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Type: 20 Motif Long Necklace Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace in Coral and 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hartsdale, NY
We are proud to offer a rare and highly desirable Vintage Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Butterfly Alhambra Gold Necklace with Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
This is a magnificent Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Pendant Necklace with Genuine Red Coral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Coral Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Vintage Alhambra' necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vintage coral and diamond ring by the French jewelry maison Van Cleef & Arpels makes a classic
Category

20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Oval Coral Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
gorgeous ring that offers a delightfully feminine look. The ring is a vintage piece designed by Van Cleef
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Coral Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold 5-Motif Coral Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arples. Part of VCA's absolutely stunning
Category

20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 19 Motifs Coral Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 19 motifs of coral
Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 alhambra shape
Category

1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Ring With 1 Round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage pair of Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and white coral flower earrings set in 18k
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rare Coral 20 Motif Vintage 18KYG Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 20 motif Vintage Alhambra coral necklace fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and coral and weighs 7.2 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra White Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 alhambra
Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and coral and weighs 14.5 grams
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Chrysoprase and Coral Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet is crafted from 18K yellow gold and embellished with
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Made from lustrous 18K Yellow Gold, these Van Cleef & Arpels earrings will add luxury to any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Gold 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage White Coral 20 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace. With 20 motifs of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Coral Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet is made out of 18K yellow gold and pink coral and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Gold 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage White Coral 20 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace. With 20 motifs
Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Coral Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
wonderful ring from Van Cleef & Arpels offers an incredibly spellbinding appearance. This vintage piece is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Gold 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage White Coral 20 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace. With 20 motifs of
Category

1990s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Gold 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage White Coral 20 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace. With 20 motifs of
Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef Vintage Vintage Coral For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the van cleef vintage vintage coral you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 228 vintage or 69 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef vintage vintage coral 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. While most can agree that any van cleef vintage vintage coral from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a coral version from the 161 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also half moon cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a van cleef vintage vintage coral, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Vintage Vintage Coral?

Prices for a van cleef vintage vintage coral can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $125,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,950.

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.