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Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Onyx Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This VCA onyx diamond ring is crafted in 18k gold. It consists of 24 onyx and 83 round-cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

VCA Vintage Onyx & Diamond Bangle, 18k Yellow Gold, France, Circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels vintage bangle from the 1970s, showcasing a segment of onyx and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Large Flip Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and onyx flip cufflinks, made and signed by VCA. Extra large size, very easy to put on
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

VCA Large Flip Cufflinks
VCA Large Flip Cufflinks
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Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 18k gold earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, with onyx and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds
Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Onyx And Diamond Ear-clips By Van Cleef and Arpels. Set In 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Consisting Of
Category

1990s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Classic Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks, with onyx and approx. 0.64ctw F/VVS diamonds
Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
charming and whimsical. The eyes are made of black onyx, which provides a striking contrast against the
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
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W 0.63 in L 0.75 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Onyx and Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Onyx, and Coral Necklace An 18k yellow gold link necklace, set with
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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This highly collectable vintage diamond and black onyx navette shape boast twenty brilliant
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Full Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Stone: Onyx Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Black Onyx Bow Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and black onyx in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed VCA, numbered, French Marks. Total Weight: 54 grams
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond and Onyx Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
) Materials: 90 round diamonds (approximate total weight 3.17 carats); 18 round-cut onyx; 18K Gold Signed: VCA
Category

Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog with Newspaper Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
Embrace the whimsical charm of this rare Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch, of French
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond 'Philippine' Ring, French, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels onyx and diamond 'Philippine' ring. Set with eighteen round single cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Door Knocker White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Diamond And Black Onyx Door Knocker Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
Category

1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1 Motif Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 1 Black Onyx Alhambra Motif Hallmarks 750, VCA, serial
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Buttons
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Van Cleef&Arpels Name:Set of 3 stud buttons Material:30P Diamonds, 6P Onyx, 750 K18 YG Yellow
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Vintage 1980s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace Box Papers COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: Small Model Measurements: 33.86' Inches Stones: 20 Black Onyx Hallmark
Category

2010s Rope Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 18kt YG Earrings Full Set COA Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Earrings Style: Clip On With Post for Pierce Ears
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Onyx Diamond Gold Cufflinks and Stud Dress Tuxedo Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, approx. 0.80ctw G/VS, and onyx rim. Cufflink top measures 0.5" in diameter, 7/16" in diameter. Hallmarked
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond, Turquoise and Onyx Dress Ring, circa 1990s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish diamond, onyx and turquoise dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1990s, the ring of rounded
Category

1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx and Diamond Ring 18kt YG COA Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Gemstone: Black Onyx Clover Hallmark: VCA Au750 48 JAO***** Includes: Full Set - Boxes - Appraisals
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Onyx in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
wrist measure. There are three carved onyx flowers. The bracelet has a hallmark on the clasp for VCA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Double Headed Swan Ring In Black Onyx With Diamonds Emeralds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
approximately 0.3cts 4 x pieces of carved and polished black onyx Setting 18ct yellow gold signed VCA, numbered
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A lovely Van Cleef and Arpels onyx and diamond chain link bracelet set in 18k yellow gold. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring. A stunning vintage
Category

20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring. A stunning ring
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Boucheron 1970 Paris Colorful Bracelet in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Coral and Onyx
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
of black onyx of 14 mm. This gorgeous bracelet have a total weight of 24.2 grams and fit a wrist up
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Onyx Ring 18kt Gold with 1.45ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Black Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring, made in Paris France by
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
from black onyx. Accented with two curved lines, set with a French pave of 48 round brilliants cuts
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Fluted Onyx Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
onyx. Diamonds: Accented, with 4 round brilliant cuts diamonds, 0.32 carats, E color, VVS-1 clarity
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18 karat gold featuring 24 round brilliant cut diamonds and black onyx. Weight 12.4 gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
18K Yellow Gold Stone Onyx Serial No
Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cufflink/Button Covers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Very clever "instant" cufflinks. These well constructed onyx and 14K gold covers clip onto the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Miroir Des Eaux" Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
-shaped MOP and black onyx on white gold with pear shape and round diamond accents weighting approximately
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Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Onyx Mother Of Pearl Diamond Miroir des Eaux Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Jean Thierry Bond 1970 Paris Ring in 18kt Gold with 1.92 Ctw Diamonds Tourmaline
Located in Miami, FL
: Embellished with 1 faceted pyramidal cut of a natural black onyx. Birthstone: Tourmaline for the month of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
including onyx Measurements: 24mm x 18mm each Stamped Hallmarks: VCA 750 C83B3224A20 *Free Shipping within
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Malaquite in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
wrist measure. There are three carved onyx flowers. The bracelet has a hallmark on the clasp for VCA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, White 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
eagle's head for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche, VCA, and signed
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Boucheron 1970 Paris Convertible Necklace Bracelets 18Kt 48.84 Diamonds & Quartz
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
the center with 8 round cabochons cuts (9 mm) of black onyx, with a combined weight of 45 carats. The
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Onyx Hoops
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The domed half-hoop earclips designed as twisted segments of carved orange coral and green onyx
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Vintage 1970s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold

Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Antwerp, BE
with a white gold one in the middle holding a cylinder cut onyx half tapered on one side. These two
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Yellow Gold Cufflinks, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Munich, DE
An elegant pair of onyx cufflinks, by Van Cleef and Arpels. Each cabochon onyx terminal is encased
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
: Black Onyx Total Item Weight (g): 4.5 Dimensions: 20.05 x 22.72 mm Thickness: 2.24 mm Hallmark: VCA 750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
bracelet VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Magic Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold White, Grey Mother Of Pearl & Black Onyx
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2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1980 Green Onyx 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
jewelry, this exquisite French VCA work of art is designed as a an open-end 'choker' necklace of tapering
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Verona, IT
18kt yellow gold, diamond and onyx Van Cleef & Arpels band ring, 1980'S. The inside is stamped VCA
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold, Diamond and Onyx Philippine Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sophisticated, classic ring. The ring is stamped VCA and it's numbered. A solid addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Parrot Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
an eye, round colorless diamonds and onyx. In 18K yellow gold Signature: VCA 750, B1409 I18
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Parrot Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Parrot Brooch
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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Motifs Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, white and gray mother-of-pearl, onyx. Reference : VCARD79200 Stones Malachite : 6 stones Invisible
Category

2010s French Drop Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, 20 motifs, yellow gold, onyx. Reference : VCARA43100 Stones Malachite : 20 stones Invisible clasp
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, white and gray mother-of-pearl, onyx. Reference : VCARD79400 Stones Malachite : 16 stones Invisible
Category

2010s French Drop Necklaces

VCA Onyx Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These geometric earrings made of diamond and onyx are a wonderful example of Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

VCA Long Pearl and Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat gold, pearl and onyx necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels). The necklace is composed of
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Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

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
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Onyx Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold, French, 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Onyx and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, France, 1980s
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Antique 1880s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace Metal: 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vca Onyx For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vca onyx 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 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a vca onyx may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any vca onyx from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Onyx version from the 12 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 alternatives. When shopping for a vca onyx, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vca Onyx?

On average, a vca onyx at 1stDibs sells for $5,175, while they’re typically $2,600 on the low end and $17,000 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 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.