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 and Arpels Braided White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet circa 1990's featuring a braided design in glimmering 18k white gold. The bracelet was just cleaned and serviced and is accompanied with...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Pink Coral Diamonds 18 kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold (750mil.) and in platinum, with oval cabochons of gadrooned pink coral, held by 18 ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Between the Finger Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Between the Finger ring from Van Cleef & Arpel's Socrate collection is made in 18k white gold and features sparkling delicate flowers set with brilliant-cut round D-F VVS...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Fleurette Ring.
With 1.11 Carats in Total Diamond Weight.
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Ring Size: 7 (resize av...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Philippine Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guilford, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Philippine Ring Size 3
Condition: Very Good
Metal: 18k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested)
Wei...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoop Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold 4.20Cts Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of clips-earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels,
Gorgeous pieces made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. They was crafted as a mirrored clips...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Gold and Diamond Star Pins
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels gold and diamond star pins crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 158 round diamonds for an approximate total carat weight 4.80 cts. Made in France.
On...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Diamond Pave Abstract Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Pave Abstract Earrings in 18k White Gold and 18k Yellow Gold.
A pair of two-toned ear clips from Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a coiled gold outline atop ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow and White Gold Handmade Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef and Arpels
STYLE / REFERENCE: Covered Dial / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold / Yellow and White Gold Bracelet
DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Widt...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Four Leaf Clover Clip Brooch Retro
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer clip brooch. Trul...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White gold and 18 carat yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds.
Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly, ...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Superb Rose de Noel Diamond Red Coral Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Superb Rose de Noel Diamond Red Coral Gold Suite
Since the 1970’s Van Cleef & Arpels has celebrated the Christmas Rose by pre...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels (VC&A), this 18 karat gold brooch has a snowflake motif and features round cabochon rubies (1.75 carat) that are accented by round diamonds (approximately 0...
Category
1930s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Ruby and Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The center ruby is a marquise shape and is accented by...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Sapphire Diamonds Gold Pont Neuf Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand: Van Cleef&Arpels
Name:Pont Neuf Ring
Material :15P Sapphire, 4P Diamonds, 750 K18 WG White Gold
Comes with:Van Cleef&Arpels Box,Case, VCA letter of authenticity(May 2019), VCA...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaves Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold brooch with leaves motif. The piece measures 1.75" x 1.75", weighs 24.5 grams. Marked: Van Cleef & Arpels / B7621 / 750 / 65, Serial no. B7621.
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Twist' Turquoise and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1965
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef & Arpels 'Twist' turquoise and pearl bracelet, circa 1965.
The bracelet is designed as flexible, twisted rows of turquoise beads and cultured pearls wrapped either side ...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Enamel Snake Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Enamel Snake Serpenti Bangle
All green enamel bangle & 2 round cut diamonds as snakes eyes set in 18k yellow gold.
Measurem...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger Turquoise Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Between the Finger ring from Van Cleef & Arpel's Two Butterfly collection is made in 18k yellow gold and features a pair of butterflies fitting perfectly between two f...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Lady's Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch featuring approximately 5 carats of diamonds. The dial is made out of round cut diamonds. The case's width is 2 cm. The links on th...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels "Angel's Skin" Coral and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring.
1 Cabochon angel skin coral with round cut side diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
Ring Size: 6.5
Signed, Van Cleef...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Bow and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Bow and Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the ring is 4.10 grams. The ring size is US 5.75.
SKU 1023
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Comprising a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings designed as pear shaped motifs, set with an opulence of brilliant- cut diamonds throughout, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, signed...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set brilliant-cut round diamon...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Pair of Clips on Earrings in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-Earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Gorgeous bold pieces, created by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. This pair of clips earrings has been crafted in ...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and mother of pearl Clematis flower brooch in 18k yellow gold.
This VCA brooch features 5 gray mother of pearl petals with 3 rou...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Bracelet c1972
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1972, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. This chic 18k bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels is everyday gold at its fashionable French best. The anchor links with rope twist end...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Platinum 18k Gold Ruby Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of feminine vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, made of platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, featuring ruby and diamond.
The...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Romance in Paris Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Romance à Paris bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold. Scenes of young love come to life in charms of white gold accente...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Small Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These rare Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings from the gorgeous Frivole collection feature a flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold, prong-set with emeralds in the center, and ...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 70s Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet and earrings features 18K hammered gold with sections of round diamonds.
Bracelet: total diamonds weight 2.85 carats. Internal circumference 6½ inch...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring Size 52
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k white gold, inlaid with blue turquoise and accented with a b...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Romance in Paris Diamond Lapis Charm White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Moonstone Romance in Paris Charm Link Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 1 Round Brilliant cut diamond .09ct VS1 clarity, G color
3 Tu...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chapeau Chinois Ring 18k Gold Paris Opens Estate VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate Van Cleef & Arpels "Chapeau Chinois" ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa early 2000s).
Timeless and oh so chic, the "Chapeau C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef 18 Karat White Gold Bar Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef 18 Karat White Gold Bar Cufflinks
20.7 mm long x 8.0 mm wide
18K white gold
14 white diamonds
Signed VCA
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified 1.86 Ct. Center Diamond Ring, Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified 1.86 ct. Center Diamond Ring made in Platinum. The diamond is K color, VVS 2 clarity. The side diamonds total appx. 4 carats. The total weight is 7...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef and Arpels Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Maltese Cross
Brooch
A fancy yellow old mine pear shape center diamond surrounded by round, ma...
Category
1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Brooch And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels gold brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold, may be worn as a necklace enhancer as well.
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Three Marquise with Round Diamonds Engagement Ring, 18K White
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Three Marquise Diamonds with Round Diamonds Engagement Ring made in 18 Karat White Gold. The total weight is 4.49 grams. The ring size is U...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Kt Yellow Gold and 5.6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an opulence of white diamonds, weighing approximately 5.6 carats , all finely mounted in 18...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
Pear shape diamonds hanging from a knot of baguette diamonds set in platinum and white gold
Pear Di...
Category
1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Bouton D'or Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Bouton d'or(R) collection is inspired by the curved lines of the paillette motif, a jewelry design created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the late 1930s. Reinterpreted today, it lends itself to plays of association and color to create feminine necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings.
Bouton d'or necklace, rose gold, white mother-of-pearl, carnelian, round diamonds, diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Length 16.5 inches.
STONE Carnelian: 51 stones
STONE Diamond: 186 stones, 5.55 carats
STONE Mother-of-pearl: 30 stones
Blade clasp: lever lock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds convertible into a Brooch.
The central Pattern is Removable and turns into a Brooch. Th...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Beauty Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous VCA Butterfly pendant and chain in 18k white gold with round diamonds (DEF color, IF to VVS clarity). 16.5 inches total length.
Chain features ...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold brooch with a human motif, carrying a basket filled with various goods on her head. She is sitting on a grape vine. Total weight: 19.6 grams. ...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chapeau Chinois Bracelet 18k Gold Paris Estate VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate Van Cleef & Arpels "Chapeau Chinois" bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa early 2000s).
Timeless and oh so chic, the "Chape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Sapphire Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY, these 18 karat gold cufflinks are lined with sapphires on the middle. Total weight: 16.8 grams. Length: 2.5 cm.
Serial No. 12V25-16
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed VC&A, these 14 karat gold cufflinks have knotted ropes on both ends. Total weight: 27.5 grams. Length: 3.1 cm.
Serial No. 12V480-1
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Cosmos' Medium Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Cosmos' Ring. Medium size.
This ring has a flower motif with round
diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats including center approximate 0.25 carat a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ltd Edition Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Vintage Alhambra Necklace 29 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic 18k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The necklace features 29 iconic 4 leaf clover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection 1980s Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection 1980s Diamond Flower Brooch
A brilliantly fabricated flower brooch emblematic of the Van Cleef & Arpels 'savoir-faire', with petals intricately...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels chrysoprase and diamond pendant set in 18k yellow gold.
The pendant is set in an elegant tear drop shape, pave set with sparkly round brillian...
Category
1990s Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Diamond Dome Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
1960-1970 Classic Van Cleef & Arpels signed and numbered Philippine Diamond 18k yellow gold dome ring with classic plain shoulders. 18 round full cut round diamonds set in a yellow g...
Category
Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circular-cut diamonds. Circa 1980's.
Stamp: "VCA", "B3355A10", maker's marks Pery & Fils, French marks, "OR750", "©87"
Measurement: 2.8cm
Weight: 13.0 grams
Category
Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ludo Swann Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 254 round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color.
This watch comes with service papers from Van Cleef & Ar...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels S-Shaped Diamond Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Lined along the center of an elegant S shape, this brooch has multiple diamonds in varying sizes weighing a total of 1.20 carat. The S is outlined with 18 karat yellow gold in twiste...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Cocktail Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Large Cocktail Diamond Earrings made in 18 karat Yellow Gold. Length 1.60 inches. The total weight i...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully made Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold ear clips featuring various sizes of round cut diamonds, weighing approximately 4.5-5 carats. The outline of both ear clips...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry is fake, first look for markings. Authentic pieces will have the brand name or "VCA," a serial number, the hallmark of the metal and a trademark symbol. In addition, look at the clasps. Signs of soldering or poor quality hardware may indicate a replica. Find a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
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