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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite
Metal Type
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Vintage Alhambra Van Cleef Studs For Her
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, these vintage Alhambra earrings feature classic green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Stud Earrings
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise Alhambra Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Hand-Crafted 1” Flat Turquoise Gold Pendant Necklace. Featuring a Fabulous Turquoise encased in a delicately Hand-crafted 18K White Gold frame. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Van Cleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef&Arpels
Description: Van Cleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace
Metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces. This pair of necklaces each has ten
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald Cut Aquamarine Alhambra Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
harmoniously pays homage to the classic elegance of the Art Deco era. With its distinctive Alhambra quatrefoil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gray shell Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gray shell Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
The Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks are a
Category
1990s French Cufflinks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" pendant, featuring a carved red carnelian in a beaded 18k
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Vintage Malachite 5 Station Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2021 Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Vintage 18k Yellow Gold and Malachite 5 Station Bracelet
Category
2010s French Link Bracelets
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” necklace, designed with five
Category
2010s French Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” bracelet, designed with two
Category
2010s French Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring
features Lapis Lazuli lucky clover Motif. 18k yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace in 18k
yellow gold. This
Category
20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K White Gold Guilloche Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet puts the brands iconic clover-shaped design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Jade Ring.
The Van Cleef & Arpels
Category
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Guilloche 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Model: Vintage Alhambra
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Motif: 5 motifs with
Category
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace K18YG - 5.1g - VCARA45800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace
Metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2412
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2016
RRP £13,000 Including taxes / $13,900 Excluding taxes / €14 900 Including taxes
Model VCARA44600
Serial Number JExxxxx
Stones Diamond
Cond...
Category
2010s French Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k yellow gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k
yellow gold. The necklace features 20 lapis
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" 2012 holiday pendant, featuring carved mother-of-pearl
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Single Motif Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels
Collection: Vintage Alhambra
Style: Motif Pendant Necklace
Category
2010s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARL80900
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold malachite bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, from the Vintage Alhambra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Collier Vintage Alhambra in 18K yellow gold and onyx. As each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring.
With 1 Round brilliant
Category
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the
Category
Early 2000s French More Rings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra White Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 2 alhambra shape
Category
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCAR05SY00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold pink porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring.
With 1 Round brilliant
Category
1990s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Tie Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Tie Lapel Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 1 round
Category
20th Century French More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs Full set, box, pouch VCARA41800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
collection, the Alhambra is a symbol of luck, with a border of golden beads.
signed: VCA
Engraved:
18ct
Category
2010s French Contemporary Link Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
have many other fantastic pieces of signed and vintage jewelry watches listed on Dandelion Antiques
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Vintage Alhambra creations
Category
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
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Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 20 Motif Gold Alhambra Vintage Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection is one of the most coveted fine jewelry collections in
Category
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18k Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Vintage Alhambra creations
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian DIamond 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Invest in this opulent Van Cleef & Arpels 2023 Holiday pendant necklace from their iconic Vintage
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Sugilite Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
the lucky alhambra motif set in 18k white gold. The earrings are fully hallmarked, Vca, Serial, and
Category
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Guilloché 18K yellow gold Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2241
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2019
RRP £5100 Inc taxes / $ 5400 / 5800 € Inc taxes
Model VCARP3JL00
Serial Number JA******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight 9.4 g
Width 15 mm
Con...
Category
2010s French Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 5.91 in Dm 0.6 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Malachite Gold and Diamonds Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Faithful to the very first Alhambra® jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Additional information:
Van
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Turquoise Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Diamond And Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Additional information:
Brand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2331
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2013
RRP £ 4,750 Inc taxes / $ 5,050 Excl taxes /5,5550 € Inc taxes
Model VCARD34700
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k White Gold
Stones Chalced...
Category
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Turquoise Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2297
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2010
RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes
Model ARB87000
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k White Gold
Ston...
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Dm 0.6 in L 16.54 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace/Pendant in 18K Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace/Pendant in 18K Pink Gold
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Pink Gold
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace/Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace/Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARD35500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k yellow gold carnelian bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Carnelian Guilloche Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An 18k rose gold, carnelian and guilloche bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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L 0.3 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Angel Skin Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Angel Skin Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 2 alhambra
Category
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 0.96ct Diamond Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra earrings, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 10 Motif White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 10 motifs of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring.
With 1 Round
Category
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Guilloche Carnelian 5 Motifs Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Modern Bracelets
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite & Diamond Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARO7G
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise White Gold 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is
Category
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition letterwood Vintage Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond / Turquoise 20 Motif Necklace Ltd
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Vintage Alhambra Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the piece of vintage alhambra jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 338 vintage or 380 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage alhambra jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A choice in our collection of vintage alhambra jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 144, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of vintage alhambra jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Vintage Alhambra Jewelry?
On average, a piece of vintage alhambra jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $7,364, while they’re typically $1,900 on the low end and $205,000 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.
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