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Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin/Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin/Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin/Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Chain Length: 17.75 Comes with VCA Pendant Box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant
Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Condition: Excellent condition. Details: 9mm x 8mm pendant 2.9gram 16in VCA Chain Necklace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA 1960s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set 18K
VCA 1960s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set 18K

VCA 1960s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set 18K

Located in Greenwich, CT

A vintage limited-edition necklace and bracelet suite by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18k yellow gold and dated from the 1960s–1970s. Both pieces are built from cushion-shaped link...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Libra Zodiaque Lapis Lazuli Diamond Medallion Gold 1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Libra Zodiaque Lapis Lazuli Diamond Medallion Gold 1970s

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Libra Zodiaque Lapis Lazuli Diamond Medallion Gold 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond “Libra” Zodiaque Medallion in 18K Yellow Gold, France, 1970s. A substantial and beautifully executed pendant from Van Cleef & Arpels’ sto...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold Dog Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold Dog Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold Dog Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Be the person your dog thinks you are by wearing his unconditional love with this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18 karat yellow gold dog pendant necklace. Signed VCA with French hall...

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Pendant Necklace
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Pendant Necklace

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest diamonds and gemstones in their pieces and this necklace is no exception. The pendant is signed VCA 18kt with seri...

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

This piece is from the 'Pure Alhambra' range, set with a smoother mother of pearl piece with typical 'flower' Alhambra motif measuring 11mm wide. The pendant is signed VCA Au 750 w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Malachite Diamond Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Malachite Diamond Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Malachite Diamond Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Two gold stars are fixed to the reverse side of the pendant. Signed VCA. Circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Cosmos Clip Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Cosmos Clip Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Cosmos Clip Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Classic Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Pave Very Large Model Cosmos Clip Pendant in 18K White Gold with approx. 0.50 carat round diamond center stone, Approx. 4.80 carat Diamond Pave...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18k
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18k

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18k

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Signed VCA Pendant and Chain Chain Length 18 inches Pendant: 1 inch by 1 inch Pendant Hallmarked: vca 1998 CUxxxx Also the...

Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amourette Wood Drop Pendant on Long Chain, France, circa 1970
Van Cleef & Arpels Amourette Wood Drop Pendant on Long Chain, France, circa 1970

Van Cleef & Arpels Amourette Wood Drop Pendant on Long Chain, France, circa 1970

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Weight: Pendant: 30.53gr Chain: 29.51gr Metal: 18kt yellow Gold Stones: Amourette Wood Condition: Very Good (traces of wear) Signature: VCA, Pendant: nº 114654 Chain: nº114...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef 2022 Holiday Pendant VCA Porcelain Tiffany Blue Alahambra
Van Cleef 2022 Holiday Pendant VCA Porcelain Tiffany Blue Alahambra

Van Cleef 2022 Holiday Pendant VCA Porcelain Tiffany Blue Alahambra

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 2022 Holiday Pendant [Limited Edition] Pre-Loved, in excellent condition. Gently worn. Box, bag, pouch & authenticity paper all included. 100% authentic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Butterfly Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Butterfly Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Butterfly Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Baltimore, MD

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Butterfly Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Pendant Necklace 1977 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 7.13 grams Diamond: Approx. .025 carat round F VS natural diamond...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Obsidian Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCA
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Obsidian Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCA

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Obsidian Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A limited edition 18k rose gold obsidian and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2023 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf clover mo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Baltimore, MD

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 5.27 grams Pendant: Mother of Pearl, 14.7mm Chain: 16.54 inches Re...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage VCA Mother of Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Alhambra Necklace
Vintage VCA Mother of Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Alhambra Necklace

Vintage VCA Mother of Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage VCA 33 Inch Mother of Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Alhambra Necklace. Featuring numerous polished mother of pearl clovers. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, signed VCA, serial...

Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Onyx Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold, French, 1980s
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Onyx Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold, French, 1980s

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 (circa 1988).

Category

Antique 1880s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

VCA Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace 18k Diamond Onyx BNP
VCA Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace 18k Diamond Onyx BNP

VCA Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace 18k Diamond Onyx BNP

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this beautiful Guaranteed Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace with original VCA inner & outer boxes, insurance ...

Category

2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage 1970's VCA Chalcedony diamond gold pendant is tranquil, elegant and sensual to look at.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Clovers Pendant and Chain
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Clovers Pendant and Chain

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Clovers Pendant and Chain

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Litchfield, CT

Noted: VCA sells the pendant and chain separately Remark: “The look is VCA riding in Rollers chic!”

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Strawberry Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Strawberry Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Strawberry Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Details: Necklace Length 21" Width: 3mm Pendant: 35mm x 19mm including bail Weight: 28.9 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Pendant: VCA 750 C1150A11 Chain: VCA 750 4998R29 *Free Shipping wit...

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Suspended from a polished 18k yellow gold chain. Stamped "VCA" "Au750" "JB247858". 0.6" pendant diameter. 16.5" long.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Diamond Big Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Diamond Big Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Diamond Big Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace With 45 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 2.44ct The pendant comes with VCA original box ...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Magic Alhambra Pendant Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Magic Alhambra Pendant Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Magic Alhambra Pendant Long Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Suspended from the matching long chain necklace in polished 18k rose gold, 35" long. Stamped "VCA" "750" "JB311876". Pendant dimensions: 1.5" x 1".

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Sagittarius Gold Modernist Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Sagittarius Gold Modernist Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Sagittarius Gold Modernist Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

A powerful Sagittarius centaur with a raised bow and arrow, make this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris modernist rare pierced 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace compellingly irresistible....

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rhodonite Vintage Alhambra Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Rhodonite Vintage Alhambra Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Rhodonite Vintage Alhambra Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Used VCA Holiday Pendant – 18k Rose Gold Limited Edition was released in 2021 Christmas as the holiday pendant.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rhodonite Vintage Alhambra Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Rhodonite Vintage Alhambra Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Rhodonite Vintage Alhambra Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Used VCA Holiday Pendant – 18k Rose Gold Limited Edition was released in 2021 Christmas as the holiday pendant.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rhodonite Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rhodonite Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rhodonite Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Used VCA Holiday Pendant – 18k Rose Gold Limited Edition was released in 2021 Christmas as the holiday pendant.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Holiday Season 2020 Limited Edition Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Holiday Season 2020 Limited Edition Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Holiday Season 2020 Limited Edition Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k White Gold Limited Edition was released in 2020 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly collective piece!

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra Holiday Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra Holiday Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra Holiday Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

VCA holiday pendants are collectible and onyx is one of the most resistant and sought after ones.

Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Fifth Avenue Magic Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Fifth Avenue Magic Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Fifth Avenue Magic Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Suspended from the matching chain necklace in polished 18k white gold. Stamped "VCA" "Au750" "JB357680". 0.81" pendant diameter. 16" long.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 2016 Holiday Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 2016 Holiday Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 2016 Holiday Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition was released in 2016 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly a collective piece!

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Suspended from a polished 18k yellow gold chain. Stamped "VCA" "Au750" "JB298763". 0.6" pendant diameter. 16.5" long.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA malechite Alhambra 16 motif pendant
VCA malechite Alhambra 16 motif pendant

VCA malechite Alhambra 16 motif pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This iconic VCA Alhambra pendant consists of 16 motifs of varying sizes made of malechite.

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rhodonite Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rhodonite Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rhodonite Diamond 2021 Holiday Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Originally released in 2021 as a Christmas holiday pendant, VCA no longer produces this necklace, adding to its exclusivity and value.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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

It is accompanied by a VCA letter of authenticity and a VCA pouch. The removeable pendant / brooch is 1 7/8" long, by 1 7/8" wide and weighs 62.9 grams.

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Zodiac Aries Necklace French Circa 1970
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Zodiac Aries Necklace French Circa 1970

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Zodiac Aries Necklace French Circa 1970

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This is the large sized zodiac pendant by VCA. Difficult to find and wonderful when you do, this is a terrific example of Van Cleef & Arpels vintage 1970's jewelry.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Carnelian Necklace, released in 2011 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn’t create this version anymore.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Mother Of Pearl Necklace, released in 2012 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn’t create this version anymore.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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 Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Carnelian Necklace, released in 2011 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn’t create this version anymore.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Mother Of Pearl Necklace was released in 2012 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly collective piece!

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d’Amourette Letterwood Diamond Vintage Alhambra Numbered
Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d’Amourette Letterwood Diamond Vintage Alhambra Numbered

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d’Amourette Letterwood Diamond Vintage Alhambra Numbered

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Numbered Edition Letterwood Diamond Necklace, released in 2012 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn’t create this version anymore.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Mother Of Pearl Necklace, released in 2012 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn’t create this version anymore.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Mother Of Pearl Necklace, released in 2012 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn’t create this version anymore.

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Lace Bowtie Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Lace Bowtie Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Lace Bowtie Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This vintage VCA necklace comes with a pouch and is offered in estate condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition Mother Of Pearl Necklace was released in 2012 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly collective piece!

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Alhambra Diamond And Pink Porcelain Necklace was released in 2015 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly colle...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Alhambra Diamond And Pink Porcelain Necklace was released in 2015 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly colle...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18K Rose Gold Limited Edition Alhambra Diamond And Pink Porcelain Necklace was released in 2015 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, a truly col...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Alhambra Diamond And Pink Porcelain Necklace was released in 2015 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly colle...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18K Rose Gold Limited Edition Alhambra Diamond And Carnelian Necklace was released in 2011 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly collective...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carnelian Limited Edition Alhambra Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18K Rose Gold Limited Edition Alhambra Diamond And Carnelian Necklace was released in 2011 Christmas as the holiday pendant. VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly collective...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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VCA 1960's Pery et Fils 18k gold and diamond pendant
VCA 1960's Pery et Fils 18k gold and diamond pendant

VCA 1960's Pery et Fils 18k gold and diamond pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This striking 1960s Pery et Fils Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is made of a combination of yellow and white gold and round and baguette diamonds. The length of the necklace measures 42...

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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Malachite & Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Malachite & Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Malachite & Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Astrological theme is one of the VCA's favorite inspirations. This pendant features Aquarius, the eleventh zodiac sign that represents creativity in life.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 35 diamond VS1 clarity, E color total weight .89ct This necklace comes with VCA paper.

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Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

The neck chain separates into up to four 7.25-7.5" segments for a variety of necklace and bracelet wear options, and the pendant can be worn separately as a brooch. 29" long neck ch...

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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Mother Of Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Mother Of Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Mother Of Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Coral Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 round brilliant cut diamond Coral & Mother of pearl Details: Length: 18" ...

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Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Snakewood Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Snakewood Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Snakewood Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Details: Measurements: 35.46 inches necklace, 1.5mm, Pendant is 37mm x 26mm Weight: 14.2 grams Stamped Hallmarks: VCA 750 JE032941 both chain & pendant is stamped *Free Shipping...

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2010s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1980s Diamond and Gold Door Knocker Ear Pendants
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1980s Diamond and Gold Door Knocker Ear Pendants

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1980s Diamond and Gold Door Knocker Ear Pendants

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The earrings are designed in a classic door knocker motif in pavé diamonds. Pendants detachable. With VCA box. Circa 1980's.

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Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Alahambra Peruvian Turquoise Earrings & Necklace Set
Vintage Alahambra Peruvian Turquoise Earrings & Necklace Set

Vintage Alahambra Peruvian Turquoise Earrings & Necklace Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Alahambra Peruvian Turquoise Earrings & Necklace Set - Set in 18K White gold turquoise pendant Signature VCA Vintage Alhambra clover leaf motif.

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Vca Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vca pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow 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. Making the right choice when shopping for a vca pendant 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. A vca pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and uncut versions for sale. When shopping for a vca pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vca Pendant?

Prices for a vca pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,600 and can go as high as $300,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,000.

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 Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.