Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
French
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.
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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Double Ring With Heart And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Condition : very good, small scratches (see on pictures)
Material : gold: 750/°°° 18 carats, two diamonds
Color : gold
Size : 46
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Flower 18k White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage ring from the Pure Alhambra range by fine French fine jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpel...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct White Gold And Diamond Wave Hoop Earrings Circa 2000
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels c.2000s, the hoop shape earrings of undulating wave like form in white gold have a central raised band of highly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring 1.40 Cts
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond eternity ring. The ring comprises of 14 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting, set all the way around the ring. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Rhodonite Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP7TD00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold rhodonite and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2021 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf clover m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Perlee Alhambra Gold Diamonds Full set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Trèfles (or Alhambra) bracelet, medium model, in yellow gold and diamonds (80 in total for 1.78 carats), invisible ratchet clasp also in yellow gold. Size S...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful, light pink tourmaline gemstone. Fi...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold & Carnelian Sweet Alhambra Necklace
Lucky motif pendant sat on a link chain necklace. Red carnelian stone setting
to the clover pendent. Necklace having...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose 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 pendant, from the 2015 Holiday collection. The pendant features the iconic beaded edge ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Arno collection. The dress ring features a clover motif finished with a beaded edge, set with four round brilliant c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARO3QL00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of 18k yellow gold malachite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The earrings feature the iconic 4-leaf clover motif, with a malachite i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold
Additional information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gender: Women
Line: Sweet Alhambra
Earring type: Stud earrings
SKU:elaGZyh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Alhambra collection. The ring is composed of a four leaf clover motif with a mother of pearl inlay, complimented by a bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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. The bracelet is made up of 5 of the iconic clover motifs, three are set with malachi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Additional information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Material: Yellow gold (18K)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Frivole Diamond Pendent Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Pendent Chain Necklace.
Frivole collection.
Frivole Mini Pendant, white gold 18K, round diamonds.
25 Diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS, approx. total 0.21 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold 18K Set Earrings Necklace 1980S
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage basket weave wide Yellow Gold 18K Set composed by Earrings and Necklace.
Circa 1980.
Signed Van Cleef and Arpels, marked and numbered.
French marks.
Nec...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Additional Information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gender: Women
Line: Alhambra
Material: Yellow gold (18K)
Condition details:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Coral and Diamonds Ring signed VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels ring in gardooned yellow gold, set with an important carved pink coral surrounded by 14 round cut diamonds.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Made in the 60'.
...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Magenta, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels, a bold and chunky clip brooch designed as a bow crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Stamped VCA 750 and serial number.
Good condition, no defects.
Dimensions: 4 x 2 cm ...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage ring with the classic Alhambra design by fine French jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels. ...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, 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 Cleef and Arpels. The bracelet consists of 5 alternating iconic clover motifs, 3 are se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 & Arpels. The bracelet features 5 iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful top grade mother of pearl displaying...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds
18K yellow gold, Mother-of-pearl
VCARN5JM00
Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1960s VCA chick brooch is made of 18k gold and is adorned with small round cut diamonds and rubies with a large cabochon turquoise as its egg. It would make a fine ad...
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
A beautiful vintage pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels with a stunning pair of deep red pear cu...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Vivid Red Marquise Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marquise...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Magenta, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels, a bold and chunky clip brooch designed as a bow crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Stamped VCA 750 and serial number.
Good condition, no defects.
Dimensions: 5 x 1.5 c...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart Dome 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Round Cut Diamond Heart Dome 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Ring.
A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful diamond accented heart sh...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring.
This beautifully made ring by VCA features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamon...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 2 Carat Emerald And Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Dome Ring.
A stunning and rare vintage VCA New York ring with a classic design typical of ...
Category
20th Century American Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring.
This beautifully made ring by VCA features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamo...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond-set 18ct Yellow and White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
We have fallen well and truly in love with this sublime vintage Van Cleef & Arpels watch.
This watch certainly exudes vintage glamour, and we date it to the 1960s. Crafted out of s...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Br
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Womens Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Yellow-gold and Carnelian Bracelet 18cm. Comes with its pouch.
VCA Vintage Alhambra bracelet...
Category
2010s French Art Nouveau Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marquise cut ...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pair of heart - shaped clip - on earrings.
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels with this exquisite pair of 18kt yellow gold c...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
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 collection. The bracelet features 5 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs, each with a beaded edg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 K yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These gold and diamond hoop earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris present an ever-popular form with a sparkling twist.
Experience a journey through time with this pair of exquisite V...
Category
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold
Lady bug in rose gold, onyx and carnelian with open wings sat on
gold link chain ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
VCA Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace with Malachite & Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing an authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Butterfly Necklace with Malachite and Diamond.
This exquisite piece highligh...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart 18k Multi Tone Tri Colour Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart 18k Multi Tone/Tri Colour Gold Band Ring.
Vintage VCA ring with a yellow, white and rose gold diamond set heart design.
This...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Paris emeralds Diamond Earrings and Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare collection "fleurette" pieces Emerald and Diamond Earrings flower and Ring by Van Cleef and Arpels Signed, Van Cleef & Arpels serial numbered and maker mark
French Marked Made i...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arples Sapphire and Pearl Necklace by André Vassort
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding necklace from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Van Cleef & Arples. This piece consists of 55 round shaped cultured pearls; all of which are p...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Eternity Band 1.5 Carat CIRCA 1930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
The Van Cleef & Arpels brillant cut eternity band in platinum is a remarkable piece of jewelry that represents timeless elegance and sophistication.
The band is in excellent condit...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef and Arpels Steel Gold Lady Pierre Arpels Collection Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels watch, Pierre Arpels model in steel and 18-carat yellow gold, gray dial with Roman indexes, quartz movement, steel and yellow gold bracelet with folding clasp, cir...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Steel
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond Platinum Band Etoile Ring 5.25 EU50
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Band Ring.
A classic band ring from VCA Etoile collection. Set with three flush set 1.8mm round cut natural white diamonds.
Fine jewellery houses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 3 row Bombe ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, A DIAMOND BOMBE RING
18ct yellow gold, pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, half set Bombe with 3 rows of round-brilliant cut diamonds.
37 Diamonds indivi...
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels NY Natural Diamond Platinum Solitaire Band Ring 49
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels New York Platinum Diamond Band Ring.
A classic band ring from VCA New York collection. Set with a single flush set 2.5mm round cut natural white diamond.
Fine jew...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Ruby 14 K Yellow Gold Cufflinks stud set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Designed as chain link-style cufflinks terminating with gold spheres set randomly throughout with round Ruby Cabochons. 24 cabochons Round cut genuine rubies adorn these Van Cleef & Arpels cuff links, bezel set, weighing approx 0.80 carats connected bt a link chain. Handcrafted in 14 K yellow gold.
The rubies are transparent medium purplish red in color.
Numbered 23200 and fully signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY.
Circa: 1950s
Spheres measure: 0.93 mm in Diameter for the cufflinks and the studs 0.82 mm in DIameter
Total length: 3.70 cm
Total weight: 23.35 grams
Perfect for any occasion with these Unisex VCA NY vintage Cufflinks and stud...
Category
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Paris emeralds Diamond Earrings and Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare collection "fleurette" pieces Emerald and Diamond Earrings flower and Ring by Van Cleef and Arpels Signed, Van Cleef & Arpels serial numbered and maker mark
French Marked Made i...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Open Heart Band Ring with Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Open Heart Ring.
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with yellow gold heart design. Rare piece.
The ring is engraved VCA, 750 (for 18k gold) and...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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. The necklace measures 130cm and can be worn in many wa...
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace from the Vintage Alhambra (VCARF48800) collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Featuring 20 iconic clover motifs, each motif is set with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Lucky Alhambra long necklace, 12 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian, tiger’s eye, white and gray mother-of-pearl, malachite.
REF. VCARD80100
Carnelian: 2 stones
Malachite: 3 stones
M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire 18k Gold Dome Signet Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Carat Blue Star Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Dome Ring.
A stunning vintage (almost antique) ring by French fine jewellery house Van...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire 18k White & Yellow Gold Open Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow & White Gold Open Band Ring.
Vintage VCA ring with an unique yellow and white multi-tone gold open design. Set into the sides are 4 small...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Diamond Earrings White Gold New York Box Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus medium model clip-on diamond earrings in rhodium-plated 18kt white gold, ref. VCARO96C00, from 2018, France, full set with o...
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2010s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Van Cleef & Arpels diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 1,066, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 1,513 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Boucheron, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., and Andre Vassort. Prices for Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $3,600,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $17,579.
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- Is VCA jewelry worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, many people feel that VCA jewelry is worth it. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for its focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry. Van Cleef & Arpels produces jewelry that projects the wearer's taste and style and is carefully made to stand the test of time. 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. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What the flower is on Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry varies. Artisans at the luxury jewelry house have drawn inspiration from several types of flowers over time, including roses, chrysanthemums, peonies and daisies. Floral designs are frequently set with gemstones at their center and feature glittering pavé petals. 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. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- Who wears Van Cleef & Arpels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Many notable people wear Van Cleef & Arpels. During the 1970s, celebrities like Françoise Hardy, Princess Grace of Monaco and Elizabeth Taylor helped make the luxury jewelry maker famous worldwide by sporting pieces from the Alhambra collection. Today, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Adele, Sienna Miller, Mariah Carey, Kate Middleton and many other celebrities step out wearing pieces made by the luxury jewelry house. Explore a selection of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels is popular because it has been focused on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry since the brand's early days. 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. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef has also gained very prominent fans over the years, which definitely contributes to its popularity. The house's clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich and Jacqueline Onassis. British royals, whom have long been influencers when it comes to jewelry and fashion, are among the world's countless devotees of Van Cleef's Alhambra collection. In the aughts, Reese Witherspoon was routinely photographed in her onyx Alhambra necklace. Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey were also seen sporting pieces from the collection. Find Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are not the same. Although both are French and specialize in fine jewelry, they are different makers. Alfred Van Cleef and Salomon Arpels founded Van Cleef & Arpels, while Louis-François Cartier established Cartier. Explore a diverse assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A few things are special about Van Cleef & Arpels. The French luxury jewelry maker is noted for its longstanding focus on technical virtuosity, artisanship and artistry. The maker is also known for its innovative designs. 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 innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet. Clients have also been drawn by the elegance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. Over the years, its pieces have drawn inspiration from current events, such as the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the end of World War II and the 1960s interest in the Middle East and India. Shop a wide variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels is from France. In 1905, the luxury jewelry house opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme, across from the Hôtel Ritz in Paris. Today, the company maintains its headquarters in the city. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels uses a variety of stones in its pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's most common materials include malachite, mother-of-pearl, carnelian, onyx, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chalcedony and tiger's eye. In addition, there are Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with gemstones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires. There are even pieces featuring wood and S�vres porcelain. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1sDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The most iconic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is arguably the Alhambra. It features 20 clover-shaped motifs. When it debuted in 1968, each clover was formed from gold and had gold beads around its edges. In 1971, the house began making the motif from colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Many celebrities, like Grace Kelly, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton, have sported the necklace over the years. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Van Cleef & Arpels clover represents luck, fortune, health and love, according to the brand. This motif is famously seen in the iconic Alhambra collection, but the luxury jewelry house has used four-leaf clover motifs in designs since the 1920s. Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, the Van Cleef & Arpels iconic shape is not a cross. Called the Alhambra, the shape is actually a four-leaf clover. As a young man, Jacques Arpels, the nephew of one of the jewelry maker's founders, was fascinated with the relationship that four-leaf clovers have long shared with good fortune. His Alhambra motif pays tribute to the lucky charm but also references the quatrefoils so prevalent in the Moorish architecture of Spain's stately Alhambra palace, which is where the series gets its name. Explore a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels has rose gold pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's designs in 18-karat rose gold include the Alhambra necklace, the Félicité wedding band and the Perlée Signature bangle bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To authenticate Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry, check for stamps. Authentic pieces will display either VCA or Van Cleef & Arpels plus a serial number, a metal hallmark and a trademark. Shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, the red stone is usually Brazilian carnelian, a type of semiprecious gemstone that typically comes from Greece and Asia. The luxury jewelry brand uses the stone in it’s Bouton d’or and Alhambra collections. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, celebrities have been known to wear Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. Over the years, many trendsetters have been photographed wearing the jewelry maker's pieces. They include Mariah Carey, Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and Kate Middleton. Pieces from the Alhambra collection are especially popular with celebrities. Find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Although opinions may vary, the most famous Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry is arguably the Alhambra collection, which debuted in 1970. Jacques Arpels – the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 – liked to say, "To be lucky, you must believe in luck." This mantra is embodied in the four-leaf clover motif of the Alhambra collection, and it can be found in sketches in the house’s archives dating back to the 1910s. The quatrefoil shape also has architectural resonance, as it is found in Gothic and Renaissance structures and in such Moorish buildings as the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which inspired the name of this famed Van Cleef & Arpels line. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No single Van Cleef & Arpels stone is the most durable. A few stones commonly used by the jewelry maker compete for the title. Among them are carnelian, tiger's eye, onyx and agate. All four of these stones have a hardness rating of 7.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Keep in mind that how well you care for and store your jewelry, not just its materials, will impact its longevity. Following the care instructions provided by Van Cleef & Arpels can help your piece stand the test of time. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels became popular early in the 20th century. Many trend-setting women of the time sported Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. The jewelry house’s fashion-conscious clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. Its popularity has continued to the present day. 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 in New York, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry is usually made of gold. Specifically, the French luxury jewelry house typically makes necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and other pieces out of 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. Find a selection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The green stone on Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry varies by the piece. Often, the green gemstones are emeralds, but the luxury French jewelry house also creates pendants and other accessories that feature green malachite and tourmaline. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
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