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.
Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
5
1,516
66
to
97
1,265
278
25
11
3
1
2
1,023
556
1
8
19
23
35
125
174
165
89
1,593
5,189
4,531
4,280
4,020
805
754
23
1,362
987
667
199
147
1,013
133
117
116
88
581
268
72
58
44
to
119
82
43
36
2
2
1
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Huggie' Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Huggie' Earrings, made in France in the 21th century, circa 2000s, feature dazzling diamonds within a striking geometric and gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This ravishing vintage gold bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels features a solid 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Cabochon Rubies weighing 10....
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very beautiful piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960. This brooch has been crafted in t...
Category
1960s French Post-War Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald, ruby, and diamond yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with three rectangular step-cut emeralds, round mixed-cut rubies, and round brilliant-c...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Pendant with Diamond & Turquoise 0.19ctw
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Pendant With Diamond & Turquoise 0.19 CTW
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 129657
Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Pendant With Diamond & Turquoise 0.19 CTW
Condition Description: Van Cleef & Arpels has long looked to nature to source inspiration. Since the Maison was founded in 1906, the designs have included butterfly motifs. An homage to the winged creatures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold band ring with irregular texture set with two triangular pieces of coral with in between a juxta posed platinum triangle set with three b...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby Diamond 'Huggie' Earrings, circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The rubies in a Van Cleef & Arpels jewel are a beautiful sight to behold, rich in coloration with a subtle sparkle. The Maison has distinguished itself since its establishment at Pla...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet
An 18 karat gold beaded bracelet consisting of 10 strands of gold beads, with beads of l...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace Box Papers COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace
Style: Necklace
Ref. number: VCARA43100
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold
Size: Small Model
Measurements: 33.86' Inches
Stones: 20 Black Onyx
Hallmark: VCA S527 on Clasp - VCAAU750 JE755*** on Flower
Includes: VCA Box...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring. Set centrally with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.60 carats, to an ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
Both the necklace and earrings set with round cut diamonds, cabochon angel skin coral, and turquoise
Necklace Si...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Toi Et Moi Pearl Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef & Arpels You And Me Freshwater Pearl Ring
Experience beauty and elegance with the exquisite Toi Et Moi freshwater pearl ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Make a statement with t...
Category
20th Century French Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arels 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Case Size: 28.5mm (Width)
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: .0 grams
Watch Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels
Movement Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels
Hallmarks: F...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Yellow 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 cut diamond .06ct F/VS1
Alhambra cut tur...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: US 4.75
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The only thing more captivating than a perfectly round, smooth, lustrous pearl is heightened by a scattered diamond halo. These Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pearl Diamond Halo Button E...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Icone Solitare 0.32 ct Diamond Platinum Ring Size 50
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the exclusive Van Cleef & Arpels Icone collection comes this ring which is truly a spectacle. On a beautiful platinum band sits a large brilliant-cut diamond skillfully surround...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Perlée Couleurs Small Bracelet VCARP27400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18k rose gold diamond and carnelian bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Couleurs collection. The cuff style bracelet is adorned w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960. Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK I
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK I
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe Sequin Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Bombe Sequin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond weight approx. 3.90 carats total. Measures approx. 0.65″ in width tapering to approx. 0.25″, 1″ in length, 0....
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Solitaire Round Diamond 0.50 Cts DVVS2 Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Style: Perlee Solitaire
Ref. number: JM 005135
Metal: 18kt White Gold
Size: 5
TCW: 0.50 tcw
Main Diamond: Round Brilliant Diamond 0.50 tcw
Color & Clarity: D, VVS2
Certification: GIA 1209191924
Hallmark: JM005135
Includes: VCA Coa - GIA Diamond Report - VCA Ring...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s ebony wood and yellow and rose gold bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, SE
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet in ebony, 18K yellow and rose gold, on the contours of the bracelet are a succession of triangles. The two parts of the bracelet are held by rose gold rin...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Zip Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Zip necklaces are one of the greatest designs of High Jewelry ever invented to this day.
It is believed that the idea to transform a simple zipper into a jewel had been sparked b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels A Cheval Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Naples, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold "A Cheval" Bracelet With 36.86 Carat Total Weight Of Diamonds E/F In Color And VVS In Clarity. This Bracelet Has 5 Rows With 2 Of The Rows Raised Above The Others This VCA Bracelet...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Links Bracelet in 18 Carat Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Articulated Heart Mesh Bracelet in 18 Carat yellow Gold and Diamonds.
There are 22 Heart Links. Five of the Hearts meshes are paved with Diamonds
Length: 18 cm Wid...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Fleurette" Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond fleurette ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a
flower in the center, composed of 7 round brilliant cut diamonds, accented with shank half way pave ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold turquoise ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with an off-centre butte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Fabulous and extreme rare Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 accessory.
Lipstick Holder and Ladies Pocket Watch. Malachite and Onyx Case.
Movement: mechanical manual winding.
A unique coll...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Open Link Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Very special item designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, this is a ropetwist gold and diamond open link bracelet watch. Designed with graduating twist rope segments whith the center section...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Gold Travel Clock
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels gold travel clock, circa 1940s
18 karat yellow gold; marked Van Cleef & Arpels
Dimensions: length 3.3 cm, width 1.9 cm, depth 0....
Category
1940s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond Coral Crystal Quartz Sphere Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bar link chain suspending a substantial pendant centering a 30.0 mm round crystal quartz sphere. Transparent and colorless - spins on axis in a gold cage surround with ...
Category
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
An 18 karat gold ring set with a oval cut heated Ceylon sapphire weighing approximatel...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two Tone Gold Octagonal Link Long Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and authentic from Van Cleef & Arpels, the long chain is crafted from 18k yellow and white gold featuring alternating octagonal shape links with a polished finish. The chain ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color and 7 round pink sapp...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Rigid twisted 18K yellow gold bracelet opening articulated by a hinge. Ratchet clasp with safety eight.
Internal dimensions: 6 x 5 cm, length approx. 17 cm, thi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Twist" Cufflinks in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Rafael, CA
Reminiscent of fusilli (corkscrew) pasta, these cufflinks in 18K yellow gold by Van Cleef & Arpels are handsome, charming and versatile. While cufflinks in this design are rare, the ...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Texture 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a dome band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 26 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estima...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Four Line 4 carats Diamond Cocktail Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Four Line Diamond Cocktail Earrings made in 18K Yellow Gold. The length is 1.30" and the total weight is 13.80 grams.
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Marguerite Flower Perfume Scent Bottle Original Pouch France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Silver Van Cleef & Arpels France Scent Perfume Bottle in the iconic Van Cleef Marguerite flower motif design with its original Van Cleef pouch. This exceptional vintage French silver scent bottle has a circular shaped moon flask form.
The surface of the body is embellished with chased decorated marguerite designs...
Category
20th Century French Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Rose De Noel Pink Coral Diamonds 18 Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Rose de Noel Legendary 18K yellow gold ear clips in the shape of blooming flowers, the five petals in 18K yellow ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A highly unique vintage pair of Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond clip on hoop earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
These beautiful hoops are composed in a graduated circular motif a...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Minaudière
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An 18k gold minaudiere by Van Cleef & Arpels with diamonds on the clasp. Includes a lipstick holder and separate compartments with a hidden section...
Category
1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings feature a swirling hoop clip-on design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighin...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Coral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Alhambra" coral diamond ring
Coral in a clover design, round-cut diamond of approximately 0.60 carat, 18 karat yellow gold; marked VCA, 18k, 5K790355E
Size: 7 ...
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Model Lotus White Gold Clip Brooch Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Large Model Lotus Diamond Clip Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 156 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight ap...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond White Gold Small Model Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef and Arpels pendant necklace from iconic Frivole collection is crafted in 18k white gold and set with ro...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Oval and Pear Cabochon Dangling Earrings with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Oval and Pear Cabochon Dangling Earrings with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow gold. The earrings have a post in the back as well. The leng...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Chrysoprase and Coral Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Doubling as a Brooch or a Pendant, featuring Natural Chrysoprase & Natural Angelskin Coral - crafted completely in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, clearly in multiple techniques of gold-smithi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold 2.68 Ctw Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
An unusual retro cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960. This bold...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels by Sylvie Raulet (Book)
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Since its humble beginnings as a diamond merchant in turn of the century Paris, the house of Van Cleef & Arpels has steadily built a reputation for quality, originality, and luxury i...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat gold ladies wristwatch with a quartz movement, square enamel dial with Roman numerals at 12,3,6 and 9. Bordered by a slanted bezel pave set with 2 rows of round brilliant cut diamond and an upside down bezel set diamond in the crown. Each lug is set with a brilliant cut diamond, connected to a polished 18 karat gold flexible bracelet with a deployment hidden buckle. Dial and inside case signed Van Cleef & Arpels, inside case further signed " la collection", 18K 750 and Swiss hallmark. Outside back of case stamped 18K Swiss...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 made of 18 karat yellow gold, mother-of-pearl and accented with round brilliant cu...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An elegant gold and diamond necklace by VCA. Featuring ap. 9ct of diamonds, F color and VVS clarity. Gross weight is 82.8 grams, inner circumference is ap. 15 inches. Signed, numbered, stamped 750. Comes with a large vintage VCA box.
Category
Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Quartz movement, designed with a cream lacquer dial within a 3-row diamond set bezel in a pink gold case, accented by a rotating diamond set 'Alhambra' motif charm to a satin strap and diamond set pin...
Category
20th Century Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Lion Head Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Lion Head Bangle Bracelet
This bangle by Van Cleef is from the Etruscan Revival collection and features two lion-heads, holding...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of earrings made by Van Cleef & Arpels and comprising of rubies and diamonds.
Total weight of diamonds is 1.5 carat with E color, VVS clarity.
Rubies are weighing a total of 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris No-Heat Burma Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the late 1930s by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, this Burma sapphire and diamond ring is mounted in platinum. The ring centers three vertically-set cushion-cut sapphires, weighing 1.96, 1.21, and 1.20 carats, flanked by two canted rows of calibré-cut sapphires mounted on either side of an domed step, and arched shoulders set with graduating round-cut diamonds. Densely set with royal blue Burma sapphires, and rich in artistic impact, this streamlined masterpiece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a statement of sculptural monumentality in miniature.
Product Details:
Item #: R-20587
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: Late 1930s
Size: (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 1 cushion-cut sapphire (approximate total weight 1.20 carats); 1 cushion-cut sapphire (approximate total weight 1.96 carats); 1 cushion-cut sapphire (with approximate total weight 1.21 carats); 10 round diamonds (approximate total weight 1.00 carats); platinum
Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels Brevete. s.g.d.g. 48551 French assay marks and maker's mark
Documentation: Accompanied by American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) reports nos. 1123997, 1123998, and 1123999, all dated 15 July 2022, stating that the three largest sapphires are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no evidence of heat enhancement.
Literature: For important mid-century jewels with a similar sculptural character, see Van Cleef & Arpels, Reflections of Eternity, by Marc Petit...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
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.
Creators Similar to Van Cleef & Arpels
Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023No, you typically can't shower wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace. You should remove all fine jewelry before you shower. Doing so will help to protect your pieces from damage from the water and the chemicals in shampoo, soap, body wash and other personal care products. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces.
- 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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry & Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Clip-on Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Cocktail Rings
Van Cleef & Arpels Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Band Rings
Van Cleef & Arpels Link Bracelets
Van Cleef & Arpels Fashion Rings
Van Cleef & Arpels Wrist Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Chain Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Bangles