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
Gemstone: White Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond, Turquoise and Onyx Dress Ring, circa 1990s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish diamond, onyx and turquoise dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1990s, the ring of rounded bombe form and asymmetric design composed of three tapered sections one on top of ...
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1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleefs & Arpels Paris Hoop Earrings 18kt Gold 1.20 Ctw Diamonds and Emeralds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of a gem set clip earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful modern pieces, created in France, by the iconic Parisian jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This pair of ...
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1990s French Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2.04 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ear-Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as marquise shaped forms centering clusters of round cut sapphires. Weighing approximately 1.12 carats total - transparent medium blue in color. Prong set with a halo surrou...
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1990s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
100% original product! Including certificate of authenticity.
US Ring Size: 5 7/8
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20th Century Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Boutonniere Leather Bracelet in 18kt Gold with 2 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Boutonniere bracelet designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very chic and elegant Boutonniere bracelet, created in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted as an adjustable...
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Early 2000s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Onyx Ring 18kt Gold with 1.45ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1973. This geometric ring...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 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 ...
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1970s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Chrysoprase Ring 18kt Gold 1.45ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set chrysoprase ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1973. This geometr...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, 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...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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...
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1960s French Post-War Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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....
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1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Fluted Onyx Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Band ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A vintage ring made in Paris France circa late 1970's. It was crafted by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels in solid yellow gold of 18 karats ...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Lapis Lazuli 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and chic cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1970s.
Made of 18 karat yellow gold and lapis lazuli and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (F ...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Question Mark' 18ct Gold Swirl Ring Circa 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A diamond and white gold dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1980s, the asymmetric ring in 18ct white gold designed as a three-dimensional tapering swirl with angled profile, one side...
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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Fancy Yellow White Diamond 'Camellia' Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Fancy Yellow White Diamond 'Camellia' Brooch from our Signed Vintage Jewels Collection
In 1957 Van Cleef & Arpels introduced the “Camellia” design, w...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleefs & Arpels 1970 Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18Kt with Diamond & Rock Quartz
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring by Van Cleefs & Arpels.
Great one of a kind modernist cocktail ring, created by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleefs & Arpels, back in the 1970. This rare ele...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Paris Bombe Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 1.26 Cts VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A vintage piece made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the late 1970's. It was crafted in solid yellow ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels brooch & earring suite, the brooch designed as a curving branch with pave-set diamond leaves and white & pink carved coral flowers.
The ear clips are si...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleefs & Arpels Paris Quatrefoil Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 5 VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Quatrefoil Ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
An elegant contemporary ring, created at the maison of Van Cleefs & Arpels in Paris France. Crafted w...
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1990s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pelouse Diamond Onyx Bombe Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pelouse Diamond Onyx Bombe Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold.
A bejeweled pair of mini on-the-ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels exhibiting a...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning lever-back earrings from the Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels are crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with 16 brilliant-cut diamonds of an estimated 0.56 ...
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1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Ring, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size is US 5.75. The total weight of the ring is 22.04...
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20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamonds Gold Bracelet by André Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Weight: 66gr
Metal: 18kt yellow gold and platinum
Condition: Very good
Stones: 18 round rubies
• Total carat weight: 2ct approximately
6 round diamonds
• Total carat weight: 0.60c...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a wonder of retro design. This necklace is comprised of a revolutionary, flexible Tubogas link chain of 18K yellow gold. Slightly rais...
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20th Century French Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Coral Yellow Gold Rose de Noël Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A rare Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" brooch set in 18k yellow gold, each piece designed as a flower head, set in the center with brilliant-cut diamonds on spiked gold filaments,...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950's Diamond Gold and Platinum ‘Feathers’ Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum brooch with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ‘Two Feathers’ brooch has 41 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight ...
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1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond “Camellia” Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Van Cleef & Arpels "Camellia" earrings evoke the camellia flower in strikingly beautiful blue sapphires and diamonds. Modeled to hug the ear, these clip-back, sparkling ...
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1950s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest Van Cleef and Arpels round brill...
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Early 2000s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Pearl Ring 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Halo S.O
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Pearl & diamond ring crafted in platinum (circa 1980s to 1990s).
South Sea Pearl measures 11mm. 16 diamonds total an estimated ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of round diamonds, as well as coral, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli. It can be worn han...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yell...
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Coral Diamond Gold “Clematis” Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold "Clematis" brooch with diamonds and Mediterranean red coral by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch has 8 round-cut diamonds with an ...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Platinum Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels has long established itself in the world of designer jewelry.
And this Classic pair of Diamond cluster earrings is just perfect to showcase the beauty of the Diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Locomotive Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A bi-color 18 carat gold locomotive charm, with two diamond headlights and one emerald headlight, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, 97265, with an 18 carat gold Van Cleef & Ar...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest Van Cleef and Arpels round brill...
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Early 2000s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s White And Yellow Diamond Gold Camelia Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s White And Yellow Diamond Gold Camelia Brooch
A 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and fancy-colored canary yellow diamond brooch...
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1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless ear clips created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s.
Feminine, wearable and French chic, the earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection.
Made of 1...
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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow & White Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pair of signed Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow and White Diamond Flower Earrings, made in France in the Contemporary era, 21st ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Rosee" 4.25 Carats Diamond Gold Floral Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K Yellow Gold.
There are 4.25ct in Diamonds F VVS.
The ring has French Maker Marks on the outside of the ring.
The ring comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
The ring...
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20th Century French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fancy Yellow, White Diamond Collar 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 yellow and white diamonds, weighing approximately 7 and 15 carats respectivel...
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1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k 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...
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1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated and colorful pair of pear shaped ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels, with fine brilliant diamonds, embellished by cabochon rubies and emeralds. Made in France, circa 1...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blooming Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A splendid example of the house’s fascinating floral jewelry, these Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond stud earrings, designed in a stunning clustered bloom, emanate light and beauty. ...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Ruby Gold Cous-Cous Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Of flexible tubular design, composed of a clustered band of polished spherical beads to a central pavé-set circular-cut ruby panel with diagonal brilliant-cut diamond line highlights...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Diamond Celia Butterfly 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with approx. 0.60ct of fine quality whi...
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20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA: Two Butterfly earrings, 18K yellow gold, round yellow sapphires, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS
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2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 3.50 Carats Diamond Platinum Floral Double Hawaii Flower Earr
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as a double floral motif comprised of round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 3.50 carats total - E/F in color with VVS2 clarity. Set in platinum b...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold, Onyx and Diamond Fidji Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring with onyx covering the whole ring and a gold ellipse on the top set with 12 brilliant cut diamonds (app. 0.51 carat) s...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Diamonds Yellow Gold Bracelet, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Weight: 52.48gr
Metal: 18kt yellow gold and platinum
Condition: Very good
Signature: VCA nº12340
Stones: 14 Diamonds
• Cut: Brilliant
• Total carat weight: 2ct approximately
• Co...
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1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring adorned with the finest round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 5 1/2 and can be resized.
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1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring adorned with the finest round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 5 1/2 and can be resized.
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1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century Van Cleef & Arpels bombé ring is a striking and sensuous period design is set with over ten carats of diamonds. The voluminous form, dripping and patterned with roun...
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1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Sapphire Diamond Floral Motif Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning display of craftsmanship in this fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring showcasing graduating colors of pink sapphire illuminated by round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k ...
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Early 2000s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond "Camellia" Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Van Cleef & Arpels "Camellia" earrings, in blue sapphires and diamonds, evoke the spectacular blossom from Asia that possessed the European imagination from the late 18th century onward. Like their camellia-loving contemporary, Coco Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels designers were inspired by the luxurious flower, designing this classic line of stylized jewels that has been beloved since the 1950s. Beautifully modeled to hug the ear, these sparkling flowers-to-wear enhance the eyes and face.
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels, New York
Country: United States
Circa: 1960s
Size: 1.125” diameter
Materials: 150 Round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.00 carats); 48 Round- and oval-cut sapphires (approximate total weight 7.70 carats); Platinum
Signed: “Van Cleef NY...
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1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond “Camellia” Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels blue sapphire and diamond "Camellia" brooch evokes the spectacular blossom from Asia that possessed the European imagination from the late 18th century onward...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A demonstration of superlative artistry, this pair of French mid-20th century Van Cleef & Arpels clipback button earrings with stripes of rubies and diamonds is a masterpiece of mode...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels White and Yellow Diamond Door Knockers Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted 18K yellow gold featuring white round-cut diamonds weighing 2.50 carats and square emerald-cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing 14.31 carats.
Signed and numbered by Van...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
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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.
- 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 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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