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
Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding "Pisces" cufflinks. Made, signed and numbered by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Solid gauge 18K yellow gold. On the front are two figural applied fish; on the reverse side is the astrological symbol for Pisces. Separated by a solid gold bar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.43 Carat Diamond Platinum Bonheur Solitaire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand: Van Cleef&Arpels
Name:Bonheur Solitaire Ring
Material :Diamond(D0.43ct D-VVS2-Ex),Pt950 Platinum
Comes with:VCA Box,Case,Certificate,GIA ...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With72 brilliant round cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color
total ...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Socrate Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the impressive Socrate collection features a delicate sparkling floral bouquet crafted in 18k white gold and set with 132 brilliant-cut rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Jade Bead Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold jade bead necklace, signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
necklace length approx. 27 inches long
circa 1970s
Category
1970s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels ribbed, hinged bangle bracelet with four diamonds in the center. They weigh approximately .8 karats. The front of the bracelet is 7/16 of an inch wide tapering t...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Diamond White Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Pierre Arpels 42mm Wristwatch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 49 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color on bezel,
4 round...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 13.36 Carat Burmese Sapphire Ring, circa 1930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese sapphire ring. Set with one cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 13.36 cara...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
VCA 18 Karat Woven Wire and Asymmetrically Set Diamond Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and super chic for that late afternoon Cocktail at The Ritz. 18kt Woven Gold Pin with 19 clean & very white Full Cut Diamonds - prong set - and slightly asymmetrically set ...
Category
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Ludo Hexagone Diamond Gold Double Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Retro VCA Clips.
The iconic "Ludo Hexagone" clips first entered Van Cleef & Arpels’ Collections in 1935. . Its name is a reference to Louis Arpels, who w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1970s-1980s Gold Twist Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold bangle bracelets by Van Cleef & Arpels. The polished yellow and white gold bracelet is designed in a multi-strand twisted motif. Circa 1970-80's.
Signed, "75...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Textured Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning retro Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k textured yellow gold and beautifully complemented with carved black onyx and brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimate...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tassel Gold Necklace or Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s, comprising a long chain diamond necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold, suspending a large tassel completely embellished with brilliant diamonds, with approximately 65 carats in its entirety. This interchangeable piece measures approximately 22.25 inches in length and can be worn in several ways. as a long necklace, a wrapped choker...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Mystery Watch/Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet/mystery watch with diamonds. Circa 1940s. Circular-cut diamonds, gold and platinum, manual movement, openi...
Category
1940s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpel, France
STYLE / REFERENCE: Square / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 28mm
CIRCA: 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / French Ebauch with Capped Escape Wheel
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Arabic Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique and rare watch is all French, including the beautifully finished gilt plate movement done in the Breguet Style. The case is entirely hand constructed with French Eagle Hallmarks. The dial is nicely patinated and still has its original luminous paste. The blued steel hands are also set with luminous paste and are original as well. Surprisingly, this watch still has its original solid gold crown...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White and Yellow Gold Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white and yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The center of the ring is white gold with a twisted rope pattern. Circa 1970's.
Signed, "Van Cleef Et Arpels...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Vintage Brooch/ Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, ruby, sapphire & emerald brooch/pendant. Spectacular colorful brooch with 3.32 carats of diamonds, rubie...
Category
1960s American Artist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very classy and elegant, this beautiful Emerald ring is created by the famed jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Center Emerald of 1.25 carats is mounted with 3.2 carats of diamond...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold diamond bombe oval design earrings signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Category
Late 20th Century American Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Bell Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage round brilliant-cut diamond and orange coral bell ear clips, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa 1980s
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 6 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .50ct
Details:
Measurements: 39mm x 39mm
Weight: 23.3 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: VCA Van Cleef & Arpels 750 B1466K42...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Onyx Mother Of Pearl Diamond Miroir des Eaux Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 32 round diamonds with approximate tot...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 75 Carat Snowflakes Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Snowflake collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is inspired by gently falling flakes of snow, an inspiration of the jewelry house since the 1940s. This magnificent necklace part of t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Onyx Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Emanating elegance and sophistication, comprising a 1920’s platinum Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet of geometric design, finely set with several luminous diamonds, emeralds, and Onyx thr...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Necklace Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An impeccable trio by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 1980's set is comprised of a necklace, earrings, and ring, all of which are finely set with an opulence of brilliant-cut diamonds and r...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large "Snowflake" Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Snowflake Diamond Pendant Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
Sparkling with light, the Snowflake High Jewelry collection is inspired by flakes of snow - an inspiration for Van Cleef & ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cat Brooch Made by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The phenomenal designers at Van Cleef are known to take inspiration from nature in their work, and this piece is no exception. This work of art turned jewelry is a Cat brooch set wit...
Category
1970s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond Gold Band ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage diamond ring. Set with three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, seventy five in total, in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Tiger's Eye Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks features a chic oval design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with tiger eye stones. Made in France circa 1970s. Measurements: 0.66" (17mm...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels pear shaped diamond earrings that are the ultimate in elegant simplicity. The earrings are made of 154 diamonds with a total weight of approximately 7 carats. T...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 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 Yellow Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A resplendent piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, comprised of 218 fancy vivid yellow diamonds weighing approximately 25 carats VVS-VS, finely set in 18k yellow gold and designed as a quin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable brooch pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels that dates back to the 1980s, comprised of 18k yellow gold set with 20 carats of brilliant round cut diamonds forming rows of circul...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Alhambra Collection 18k Rose Gold Bois D'Amourette
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely are and highly collectable Alhambra Collection necklace in 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (letterwood).
Vintage and aged to perfectio...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18 karat gold featuring 24 round brilliant cut diamonds and black onyx. Weight 12.4 gr./8.0 dwt. Signed VCA 83 B 9102 X 28 750 with hallmarks. Front and backs measure 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Coral and Green Chalcedony Heart Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
*** Comes with the VCA original box and papers ***
18K Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 36.3 grams
Bracelet Length: 7 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, 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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Peridot Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings featuring amethyst and peridot set in 18k yellow gold.
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A natural yellow Ceylon sapphire diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is beautifully finished in 18kt yellow gold foll...
Category
20th Century American Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond White and Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels a lapis and diamond ring. The white and yellow 18 karat gold features 8 diamonds weighing approximately .16 carats. Lapis 9. x 10mm, overall ring width 1...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold diamond bracelet, signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Approximately 6 cts.
circa 1980s
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Yellow Gold and 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 6 carats , all finely mounted in
18...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Steel Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Bangle Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Details:
Length: 7.5"
Width: 9mm
Weight: 47 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: VCA 18kt 84 B2368D10 OR 260R Acier
*...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Link Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Link Vintage Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 25 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.75ctw
Details:
Length: 7.5"
W...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings in Platinum.
A vintage pair of classic hoop earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, with three rows o...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Coral Beads, Diamond Necklace and Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning suite by Van Cleef & Arpels comprising a necklace and earrings. The necklace is exceptionally made with a double row of vibrant carved coral beads...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 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 ...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Demi Parure
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent color of coral set by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Comprising of a necklace designed as a continuous row of fluted oval cabochon coral, with diamond-set abstract connecting links,...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
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 Alhambra Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings depicting the iconic Alhambra motif set in 18k white gold. The symbol is said to represent luck, health, fortune, and love.
...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Two-Tone 18k Gold 10.00 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
Feature 18k Yellow Gold Twist Rope Accents Separating Pave-Set Round Diamond Segments in a Twist Pattern
Shrimp Huggie Earrings...
Category
Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Socrate Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K yellow gold earrings from the Socrate collection. The earrings feature 264 round diamonds totaling 7.02 carat, F-G color and VVS-VS clarity. They are mark...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Vendome Solitaire Ring US 4
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Van Cleef&Arpels
Name:Vendome Solitaire Diamond Ring
Material :1P diamond (0.51ct D-VVS2-VG), 950 Platinum
Comes with:Van Cleef & Arpels Box,Case,Warranty, GIA certificate, Rep...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impeccably crafted Necessaire compact case by Van Cleef & Arpels. It has a special basket weave design in 18K yellow gold. The case is versatile and easy to use to keep many dif...
Category
Late 20th Century American Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Convertible Sautoir Necklace Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sautoir, made in France in the 1970s with French assay marks, features a carved coral stylized trefoil embellis...
Category
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Van Cleef & Arpels diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 1,066, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 1,513 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Boucheron, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., and Andre Vassort. Prices for Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $3,600,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $17,579.
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- Is VCA jewelry worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, many people feel that VCA jewelry is worth it. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for its focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry. Van Cleef & Arpels produces jewelry that projects the wearer's taste and style and is carefully made to stand the test of time. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What the flower is on Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry varies. Artisans at the luxury jewelry house have drawn inspiration from several types of flowers over time, including roses, chrysanthemums, peonies and daisies. Floral designs are frequently set with gemstones at their center and feature glittering pavé petals. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- Who wears Van Cleef & Arpels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Many notable people wear Van Cleef & Arpels. During the 1970s, celebrities like Françoise Hardy, Princess Grace of Monaco and Elizabeth Taylor helped make the luxury jewelry maker famous worldwide by sporting pieces from the Alhambra collection. Today, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Adele, Sienna Miller, Mariah Carey, Kate Middleton and many other celebrities step out wearing pieces made by the luxury jewelry house. Explore a selection of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels is popular because it has been focused on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry since the brand's early days. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer's taste and style. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef has also gained very prominent fans over the years, which definitely contributes to its popularity. The house's clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich and Jacqueline Onassis. British royals, whom have long been influencers when it comes to jewelry and fashion, are among the world's countless devotees of Van Cleef's Alhambra collection. In the aughts, Reese Witherspoon was routinely photographed in her onyx Alhambra necklace. Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey were also seen sporting pieces from the collection. Find Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are not the same. Although both are French and specialize in fine jewelry, they are different makers. Alfred Van Cleef and Salomon Arpels founded Van Cleef & Arpels, while Louis-François Cartier established Cartier. Explore a diverse assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A few things are special about Van Cleef & Arpels. The French luxury jewelry maker is noted for its longstanding focus on technical virtuosity, artisanship and artistry. The maker is also known for its innovative designs. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting, a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and "drawers" that keep the setting hidden. Another innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet. Clients have also been drawn by the elegance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. Over the years, its pieces have drawn inspiration from current events, such as the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the end of World War II and the 1960s interest in the Middle East and India. Shop a wide variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels is from France. In 1905, the luxury jewelry house opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme, across from the Hôtel Ritz in Paris. Today, the company maintains its headquarters in the city. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels uses a variety of stones in its pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's most common materials include malachite, mother-of-pearl, carnelian, onyx, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chalcedony and tiger's eye. In addition, there are Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with gemstones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires. There are even pieces featuring wood and S�vres porcelain. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1sDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The most iconic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is arguably the Alhambra. It features 20 clover-shaped motifs. When it debuted in 1968, each clover was formed from gold and had gold beads around its edges. In 1971, the house began making the motif from colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Many celebrities, like Grace Kelly, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton, have sported the necklace over the years. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Van Cleef & Arpels clover represents luck, fortune, health and love, according to the brand. This motif is famously seen in the iconic Alhambra collection, but the luxury jewelry house has used four-leaf clover motifs in designs since the 1920s. Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, the Van Cleef & Arpels iconic shape is not a cross. Called the Alhambra, the shape is actually a four-leaf clover. As a young man, Jacques Arpels, the nephew of one of the jewelry maker's founders, was fascinated with the relationship that four-leaf clovers have long shared with good fortune. His Alhambra motif pays tribute to the lucky charm but also references the quatrefoils so prevalent in the Moorish architecture of Spain's stately Alhambra palace, which is where the series gets its name. Explore a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels has rose gold pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's designs in 18-karat rose gold include the Alhambra necklace, the Félicité wedding band and the Perlée Signature bangle bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To authenticate Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry, check for stamps. Authentic pieces will display either VCA or Van Cleef & Arpels plus a serial number, a metal hallmark and a trademark. Shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, the red stone is usually Brazilian carnelian, a type of semiprecious gemstone that typically comes from Greece and Asia. The luxury jewelry brand uses the stone in it’s Bouton d’or and Alhambra collections. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs 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 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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