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Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels pearl and 18 karat yellow gold earrings, circa 1950. This
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Clématite Mimi Nerval Pearl Diamond Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Clématite Mimi Nerval Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s Diamond Mother of Pearl Flower Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Mother of Pearl Flower Earrings A pair of 18k yellow gold flower motif
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
scattered diamond halo. These Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pearl Diamond Halo Button Earrings, made in NY
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Ring Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels made of 18k gold and mother of pearl. The ring is
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Hoop Diamond Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpel Vintage Diamond Hoop Earrings with Lever Backs Crafted in 18 k Yellow Gold and
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Vintage 1960s French Hoop Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl and Coral Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl and Angel Skin Coral gold necklace. A beautiful combination
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20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Coral, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Multistrand Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Multistrand Pearl Diamond Necklace is an exquisite piece of
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20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Flower Ring. A stunning vintage Van
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20th Century French Fashion Rings

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl And Chalcedony Flower Ring. A stunning
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20th Century French Fashion Rings

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Chalcedony, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

2 Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklaces Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
2 Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklaces. Each Mother of Pearl
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed Grey Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold grey mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Solid Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamonds Ladies Watch. Made with all
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARF488
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van
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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Grey Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2326 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £2,720 Inc taxes / $2,900 Excl taxes / 3,200 € Inc taxes Model ARP4KK00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 5...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother Of Pearl Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Cut Mother Of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring. A stunning
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20th Century French Dome Rings

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Ring VCARA41100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold mother of pearl Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Vintage Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Detachable Cultured Pearl Drop Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings are crafted in platinum and feature
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Vintage 1960s French Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Feminine necklace and bracelet set created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1980s. The set is
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Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Long Necklace 20 motifs Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Aperls The Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace , 20 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Along with the
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2010s French Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
) collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Featuring 20 iconic clover motifs, each motif is set with a beaded edge and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed 2018 Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k yellow gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
taxes Model ARA41800 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight 11.7 g
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2010s French Chain Bracelets

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond And Black Onyx Door Knocker Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Pearl Ring 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Halo S.O
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Pearl & diamond ring crafted in platinum
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Golden Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.46 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very rare vintage cocktail ring, created in Paris
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARA41800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow 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
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 'Rose de Noel' White Coral Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noël' collection, introduced in the 1970s and still cherished today
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
very first Alhambra® jewel created in 1968, the Lucky Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
the stem in store Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 — liked to say
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Model Number
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Necklace 20 motifs 18K yellow gold mother-of-pear
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, 18K yellow gold, white mother-of
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21st Century and Contemporary European Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman Model Number: H45534 Type and Style: Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Vintage VCA Natural Saltwater Button Pearls Stud Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of Van Cleef and Arpels earrings showcasing natural saltwater button pearls weighing
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs Full set, box, pouch VCARA41800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
in shipping this item to the US. US requires a Cities when importing goods with Mother of Pearl.
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2010s French Contemporary Link Bracelets

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Dinh Van 18k Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the world of vintage jewelry. Notable names include Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron, each
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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dinh Van 18k Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
Dinh Van 18k Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
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Vourakis Vintage Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
magnificent designs and exceptional workmanship. It is often compared with the work of Van Cleef & Arpels, for
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Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Pearl & Diamond French Clip Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
20.85g. A great vintage jewelry piece, these earrings will pair perfectly with your favorite Van Cleef
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1950s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Black Pearl & Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Paris had collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, which influenced his designs for Trifari. In
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1950s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Black Pearl & Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Vintage 1950s Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Black Pearl & Rhinestone Clip Earrings
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Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s White Beaded Round Pearls Tennis Elegant Bracelet
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Wing White Pearls Openwork Interlock Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe
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Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Bouquet Floral Dandelion Leaf Pearl Cluster Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sway Wind Leaf Reed Wheat Pearls Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst
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Vintage 1950s American Holbeinesque Brooches

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Gold Plate

CHANEL Vintage Clip-on Earrings in Clover Shape in Gilt Metal
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Chanel vintage round clover shaped clip-on earrings, reminiscent of Van Cleef & Arpels! This
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, Gilt Metal

Vintage French Emerald Diamond and Gold Clip-on Earrings by André Vassort, Circa
By Andre Vassort
Located in London, GB
experienced employees. He created fine jewels for Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Mauboussin, amongst other
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Crown Trifari 1950 Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1940s Trio Strands Layer Pearls Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier
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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown Trifari in
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Long Leaf Flower Bouquet White Pearl Cluster Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown Trifari in
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

The Story of Jewelry 1st ED. 1973 by J. Anderson Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
dominant material. From an array of historic pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels to a discussion of Indian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Books

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Paper

Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Ruby & Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
designer. Philippe in his previous position in Paris had collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Ruby & Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Faux-Ruby & Peridot Rhinestone Clip Earrings
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Vintage Trifari Faux-Turquoise & Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings, 1949
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, which influenced his designs for Trifari. In the 1930s
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Vintage Trifari Faux-Turquoise & Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings, 1949
Vintage Trifari Faux-Turquoise & Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings, 1949
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Vintage Crown Trifari Tutti Fruity Fruit Salad White Acorn Clip Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Cleef & Arpels, which influenced his designs for Trifari. In the 1930s, Trifari's jewelry was frequently
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Vintage Crown Trifari Tutti Fruity Fruit Salad White Acorn Clip Earrings
Vintage Crown Trifari Tutti Fruity Fruit Salad White Acorn Clip Earrings
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Vintage Trifari Rhinestone Equestrian Riding Helmet & Polo Mallet Brooch, 1959
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, which influenced his designs for Trifari. In the 1930s
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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Gold Plate

Vintage Trifari Rhinestone Equestrian Riding Helmet & Polo Mallet Brooch, 1959
Vintage Trifari Rhinestone Equestrian Riding Helmet & Polo Mallet Brooch, 1959
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Vintage Van Cleef And Arpels Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage van cleef and arpels pearl you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage van cleef and arpels pearl among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing vintage van cleef and arpels pearl — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef & Arpels, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Trifari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage van cleef and arpels pearl can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 115, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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. Finding a vintage van cleef and arpels pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 160 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Van Cleef And Arpels Pearl?

Prices for a vintage van cleef and arpels pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $32 and can go as high as $150,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,838.

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.