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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and mother of pearl Clematis flower brooch in 18k yellow gold. This VCA

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond 'Blue Gardenia' Clip Brooches
VCA Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond 'Blue Gardenia' Clip Brooches

VCA Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond 'Blue Gardenia' Clip Brooches

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Pair of VCA chalcedony, sapphire and diamond 'Blue Gardenia' clip brooches. The brooches feature

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Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch
VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch

VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch

$20,800Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.09 in L 1.78 in

VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This delightful 1960s VCA chick brooch is made of 18k gold and is adorned with small round cut

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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 3.50 carats Diamond 18K Gold VCA Flower Lapel Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 3.50 carats Diamond 18K Gold VCA Flower Lapel Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 3.50 carats Diamond 18K Gold VCA Flower Lapel Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch This exquisite vintage flower

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Tampa, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch Circa 1965 Brooch Metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased

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

VCA Retro Ludo Clip, 1950s
VCA Retro Ludo Clip, 1950s

VCA Retro Ludo Clip, 1950s

$22,400Sale Price|20% Off

VCA Retro Ludo Clip, 1950s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A ruby and diamond 18k yellow gold clip by VCA from the retro period, 1950s. It has fine round

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

VCA 18 Karat Woven Wire and Asymmetrically Set Diamond Clip
VCA 18 Karat Woven Wire and Asymmetrically Set Diamond Clip

VCA 18 Karat Woven Wire and Asymmetrically Set Diamond Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

. Around 4 carats total. Marked VCA 6518K Made in France. So 60's - couldn't be more perfect.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Dog Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Dog Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Dog Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

enamel, adding depth and character to the design. Signed and numbered by VCA, this brooch was created in

Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Wood Vintage Oval Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Wood Vintage Oval Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Wood Vintage Oval Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

sophistication expected from VCA. Lightweight yet substantial, the brooch offers a versatile statement suitable

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pery & Fils VCA Diamond Earrings Brooch Floral Set Gold 1960s
Van Cleef & Arpels Pery & Fils VCA Diamond Earrings Brooch Floral Set Gold 1960s

Van Cleef & Arpels Pery & Fils VCA Diamond Earrings Brooch Floral Set Gold 1960s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Van Cleef & Arpels (Pery & Fils Workshop) Diamond Brooch and Earrings Floral Suite in 18kt yellow

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Sapphire Brooch / Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Sapphire Brooch / Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Sapphire Brooch / Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Remarkable craftsmenship. this VCA brooch features 12 round blue sapphires of approximately 1.80

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch.
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch.

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

A Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch. Signed: VCA and Numbered 70460, with Makers

Category

French Brooches

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond "Spirit of Beauty" Yellow Gold Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond "Spirit of Beauty" Yellow Gold Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond "Spirit of Beauty" Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

dress. This rare VCA brooch comes with an original Van Cleef & Arpels box and authenticity papers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

the flower. This beautiful VCA brooch is an airy, feminine piece with a well-known style. It can be

Category

1990s North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Persian Turquoise Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Persian Turquoise Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Persian Turquoise Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

VCA brooch of orbicular design incorporates two layers of enchanting turquoise cabochons and two

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Platinum

VCA Circular Brooch

VCA Circular Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond clip brooch with approx. 1.00 carat of diamond. Signed Van

Category

French Brooches

VCA Retro Gold Ruby Brooch

VCA Retro Gold Ruby Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold and ruby clip brooch. Signed Van Cleef and Arpels, serial number

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

VCA Gold Colored Stone Scarecrow Brooch

VCA Gold Colored Stone Scarecrow Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat gold and colored stone scarecrow brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

French Brooches

VCA Rose de Noel White Coral Brooch

VCA Rose de Noel White Coral Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, coral and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel brooch. Signed Van

Category

French Brooches

VCA Gold and Onyx Winking Cat Brooch

VCA Gold and Onyx Winking Cat Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18k gold, black onyx, black enamel, cabochon emerald and diamond winking cat brooch. Signed Van

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold

VCA Gold Diamond and Colored Stone Bouquet Brooch

VCA Gold Diamond and Colored Stone Bouquet Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, sapphire, ruby and diamond brooch. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1945

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 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. This older version of the brooch

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage VCA Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Diamond Bow Brooch
Vintage VCA Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Diamond Bow Brooch

Vintage VCA Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Diamond Bow Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: The brooch is made out of Mediterranean coral and 0.19 carats of round brilliant

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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch
Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch

Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch. Designed as a clover, pear

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

VCA RETRO FLOWER CLIP

VCA RETRO FLOWER CLIP

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Antonio, TX

VCA retro sapphire and diamond flower clip in pink gold. Signed VCA NY.

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Retro VCA Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold and Dimond Pin Brooch
Retro VCA Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold and Dimond Pin Brooch

Retro VCA Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold and Dimond Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- 800 platinum and 18 karat yellow gold - 1.28 carat of round brilliant cut diamond - Featuring mechanical motif - Double stick pin closure Hallmarks: Van Cleef & Arpels, serial #67...

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) “Lion Ebouriffé” diamond and emerald brooch in 18kt yellow and white gold

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Signature Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly clip. Gracious and feminine, the brooch is a great addition

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Gold Heart and Arrow Pin Brooch Clip VCA
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Gold Heart and Arrow Pin Brooch Clip VCA

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Gold Heart and Arrow Pin Brooch Clip VCA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous Heart and Arrow pin created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1950s. Tastefully exaggerated volume, beautiful combination of yellow and green, perfect proportions are the highlig...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin Yellow Gold 1960s-1970s
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin Yellow Gold 1960s-1970s

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin Yellow Gold 1960s-1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and emerald leaf brooch pin in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, French

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Lapis Coral Diamond VCA 1950
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Lapis Coral Diamond VCA 1950

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Lapis Coral Diamond VCA 1950

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

8.5 grams. The brooch is stamped with Van Cleef & Arpels maker's mark, hallmarks for 18 karat gold

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Pearl Coral Diamond VCA 1950
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Pearl Coral Diamond VCA 1950

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Clip with Pearl Coral Diamond VCA 1950

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. The pearls are in average 5.5 mm in diameter. The brooch is stamped with Van Cleef & Arpels maker's

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Tsavorite Golffer Motif  Men's Jacket VCA Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Tsavorite Golffer Motif  Men's Jacket VCA Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Tsavorite Golffer Motif Men's Jacket VCA Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

on the right side. The reverse features a pin and a screw-on clasp, while the Designer'sinitials VCA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This authentic Retro Van Cleef & Arpels gold leaf brooch is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Brooch and Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Brooch and Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Brooch and Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This VCA set includes a brooch and two earrings. They depict the beautiful scenes of flowers. They

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold and Gem Set Winking Kitty Brooch
Vintage Yellow Gold and Gem Set Winking Kitty Brooch

Vintage Yellow Gold and Gem Set Winking Kitty Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s copy of the famous VCA winking Kitty Brooch, 14k Yellow Gold and measuring 1 3/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel coral brooch features diamond. This floral VCA coral brooch has six heart

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k 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

VCA iconic figural butterfly clip brooch with mother of pearl & diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Emerald Onyx Diamond Lion Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Emerald Onyx Diamond Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Emerald Onyx Diamond Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This VCA emerald diamond brooch is finely crafted in 18k gold. It consists of 2 round-cut emeralds

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamonds Brooch, Clématite Collection, France, circa
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamonds Brooch, Clématite Collection, France, circa

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamonds Brooch, Clématite Collection, France, circa

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

brilliant cut diamonds. The brooch is signed VCA and numbered. We can see the French eagle’s head and the

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage French 1960 Coral and Diamond Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage French 1960 Coral and Diamond Clip Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage French 1960 Coral and Diamond Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

. Brooch is hallmarked " VCA. 1K94.6 " . Vintage brand name masterpieces like this, are a rare find, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.03 Ct Diamond Ballerina Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.03 Ct Diamond Ballerina Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.03 Ct Diamond Ballerina Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

graceful VCA ballerina brooch is stamped with the brand's hallmark, the metal type, and a unique serial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Washington Depot, CT

a clear, bright green color. Hallmarked VCA 32765 The brooch is approx. 2.5" in length and 1 5/8

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald & Onyx Gems
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald & Onyx Gems

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald & Onyx Gems

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in MIAMI, FL

. Brooch comes with VCA modern packaging as well as an in-store appraisal from our GIA certified gemologist.

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin, circa 1960s
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin, circa 1960s

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin, circa 1960s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Washington Depot, CT

a clear, bright green color. Hallmarked VCA 32765 The brooch is approx. 2.5"" in length and 1 5/8

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Onyx Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Clip Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Onyx Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Clip Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Onyx Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

brooch comes with certificate of authenticity, receipt of sale and VCA box. This brooch is not available

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.35 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Cat Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.35 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Cat Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.35 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Cat Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

& Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.35 ct Diamond and Sapphire Cat Brooch is VCA-signed and numbered. It is offered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

VCA Asian Villageman Brooch

VCA Asian Villageman Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, pearl, ruby, and sapphire brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch is

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

VCA Gold and Turquoise Clover Brooch
VCA Gold and Turquoise Clover Brooch

VCA Gold and Turquoise Clover Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Signed Van Cleef and Arpels New York, this gorgeous brooch is set with four fantastic pear shaped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Link Necklace with Removeable Pendant/Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Link Necklace with Removeable Pendant/Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Link Necklace with Removeable Pendant/Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace with removeable pendant / brooch. This can be worn as

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

are signed and hallmarked with French hallmarking’s for 18k gold, VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels). Brooch

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Gold Coral Chrysoprase Delphe Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Gold Coral Chrysoprase Delphe Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Gold Coral Chrysoprase Delphe Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

brooch. 29" long neck chain with 2.43" long pendant/brooch Pendant brooch signed "VCA" and numbered

Category

Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst, Coral and Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst, Coral and Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst, Coral and Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

. Circa 1980's. Signed, VCA 1200941 (Pendant/brooch) Van Cleef & Arpels 122851 (necklace

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lady Walking Dog Platinum Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lady Walking Dog Platinum Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lady Walking Dog Platinum Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

rare VCA brooch comes with Van Cleef & Arpels service paper. Details: Measurements: 1 3/4" x 2

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

VCA Paris Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch
VCA Paris Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch

VCA Paris Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels is perfect for everyday wear. 44 perfectly matched white bright and clean

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VCA Paris Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch
VCA Paris Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch

VCA Paris Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels is perfect for everyday wear. 44 perfectly matched white bright and clean

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Fairy Moon Stone  VCA 18K YG Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Fairy Moon Stone  VCA 18K YG Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Fairy Moon Stone VCA 18K YG Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K yellow gold Fairy Brooch Pin. This VCA,  high Polished gold with Genuine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Ruser / VCA Wednesday's Child Sitting with Puppy Dog on Pearl Gold Brooch
Ruser / VCA Wednesday's Child Sitting with Puppy Dog on Pearl Gold Brooch

Ruser / VCA Wednesday's Child Sitting with Puppy Dog on Pearl Gold Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Miami Beach, FL

space with VCA which is why it has both stamps. This brooch features freshwater pearls and blue sapphire

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Citrine and Sapphire Pendant/Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Citrine and Sapphire Pendant/Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Citrine and Sapphire Pendant/Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

. Set to the reverse is a double hinged pin brooch fitting signed VCA along with an attachment to thread

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

reverse is a double hinged pin brooch fitting signed VCA along with an attachment to thread a necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Lion Clip Brooch
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Lion Clip Brooch

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Lion Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Rose de Noel Coral Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Rose de Noel Coral Brooch

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1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Platinum Floral Brooch Pin

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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animated while expressing their adoration beak to beak. As is true of many vintage VCA love bird brooches

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Georges L'Enfant ruby, coral, and 18 karat yellow gold vintage bear brooch. Signed VCA France with serial

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VCA diamond ruby platinum brooch

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sold direct from Lotus Gallery. Conditions of item and sale available directly from Lotus Gallery.

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Vca Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vca brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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. You can easily find a 35 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect vca brooch 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. A vca brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 16, is particularly popular. 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 square cut alternatives. Finding a vca brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vca Brooch?

Prices for a vca brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $189,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,000.

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.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.