Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
French
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Navette Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat YG
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels navette shaped diamond cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold features 32 round brilliant cut diamonds F color VS clarity bead set in scalloped shaped bezels. Tot...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Spirit of Beauty by Van Cleef & Arpels (Book)
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a most wonderful catalogue, which was published in hard back in 2009 in conjunction with a Japanese retrospective exhibition at The Mori Arts Center Gallery of the work of Va...
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20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
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 & 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
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
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 1.60 Carat Diamond Swirl Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
Van Cleef and Arpels diamond swirl 18k yellow and white gold with pave set high grade full cut diamonds
45 round full cut diamonds F VVS-VS approximate total carat weight 1.60ct
To...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 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. ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 33 round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, F color total weight .70ct
Deta...
Category
1990s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Diamond Emerald and Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold ring with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring has 15 round diamonds with an approximate total weight of 3.40 carats, F/G color, VS ...
Category
1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Floral design, the petals composed of 6 coral cabochons,accented by round diamonds.
Estimated weight of the diamonds is 1.70carats
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y.
Serial # xxxxxx
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Wide Pavé Diamond Eternity Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels wide pavé diamond eternity band in 18K yellow gold. The band features 156 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total approximately 7 carats, F-G color and VVS2-VS1 ...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant VCA 18kts woven Yellow Gold & brocaded pattern Compact.
Made in the 1960 - when all you needed was your compact and your jewels.
The opening spans the compact and is...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Textured Gold Double Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels wide bracelet composed of 18K yellow gold with 2 rows of large ribbed textured links. Measures 7 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Marked "VCA".
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Onyx And Diamond Ear-clips By Van Cleef and Arpels. Set In 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Consisting Of Several Pave Set Sections Divided By Inset Carved Onyx Sections.
Ear-clips Contain 68 ...
Category
1990s French Romantic Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Tutti Frutti Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Hawaii Tutti Frutti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond weight approx. 2.00 carats total. Ruby weight approx. 0.50 carats total. Sapphire weight approx. 0.75 carats t...
Category
1990s American Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Onyx And Diamond Ring By Van Cleef &and Arpels.
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Consisting Of Several Pave Set Sections Divided By Inset Carved Onyx Sections
Ring Contains 42 Round Brill...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1930s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cuff Links
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Art Deco platinum cuff links with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The cuff links have 8 baguette diamonds with an approximate ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Clématite Mimi Nerval Pearl Diamond Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Clématite Mimi Nerval Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch and earrings
A pair of Mimi Nerval earrings and a complimentary brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels are referred to in various books as 'Clématite' or 'Clematis.' This particular suite features a carved suit mother of pearl as petals, all framed in a perimeter of polished gold with diamond stamens.
Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels"; circa 1980s.
Yafa Signed...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond and sapphire straight line bracelet, signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Dimensions approx. 7" x .25" x .11"
Circa 1930s
Fr...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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 ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
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 ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set with a natural unenhanced oval old cut Burmese sapphire to centre in an open back claw setting with an approximate w...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sophisticated Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated bracelet manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels during the 1940s, presenting appx. 10cts of old mine cut diamonds on a fine 18kt yellow gold mounting, decorated with blac...
Category
1940s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cufflink/Button Covers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Very clever "instant" cufflinks. These well constructed onyx and 14K gold covers clip onto the shirt cuff button. Voila, you have VCA cufflinks!
These m...
Category
1930s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Dress Ring, circa 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage diamond dress ring. Set with one hundred and ninety six round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 3.38 carats, bor...
Category
1950s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous women's ring from Van Cleef and Arpels made in 18k yellow gold and featuring a faceted 7.0mm round sapphire center stone in sparkling bright royal blue color. Completed by a stunning pave-setting of surrounded by round diamonds. Circa 1990s.
12mm (1/2") Width.
Ring Size 7 - EU 54. Resizable. Sizing fees will be provided upon request.
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold.
Total Gram Weight: 8.6.
Estimated Diamond Carat Weight: 2.04.
Estimated Gemstone Carat Weight: 1.55.
Diamond Color: E-F.
Diamond Clarity...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Agate Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Agate Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris.
Details:
Measurements: 17mm x 17mm x 12
Weight: 15.7 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: VCA 750 18k C9001 X22
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Grey Mother Of Pearl Coral Butterfly Brooch Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 16 brilliant round cut diamonds VVS1 c...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Ball-Form Pin Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated pin watch (modifiable as pendant) manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels during the 1940s, presenting star decorative elements with central brilliant cut diamonds, on a f...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Floral Diamond Brooch French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Floral Diamond Brooch
41 large brilliant diamonds set in platinum surrounded by rope design leaves 18k gold
Estimat...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ring and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A classic wide band with a matching pair of gorgeous earrings from Van Cleef and Arpels! This jewelry set is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a basket-weave motif pave-set wit...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
VCA Large Flip Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and onyx flip cufflinks, made and signed by VCA.
Extra large size, very easy to put on. Most handsome and chic. A stunning cufflink
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2331
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2013
RRP £ 4,750 Inc taxes / $ 5,050 Excl taxes /5,5550 € Inc taxes
Model VCARD34700
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k White Gold
Stones Chalced...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2247
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2019
RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes
Model VCARD34900
Serial Number JA****
Metal 18k Whit...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Aquamarine Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the exquisite craftsmanship of Van Cleef and Arpels with this captivating Diamond and Aquamarine Ring. In very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with ...
Category
1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Guilloché 18K yellow gold Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2241
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2019
RRP £5100 Inc taxes / $ 5400 / 5800 € Inc taxes
Model VCARP3JL00
Serial Number JA******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight 9.4 g
Width 15 mm
Con...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold & Carnelian Sweet Alhambra Necklace
Lucky motif pendant sat on a link chain necklace. Red carnelian stone setting
to the clover pendent. Necklace having...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Br
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Womens Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Yellow-gold and Carnelian Bracelet 18cm. Comes with its pouch.
VCA Vintage Alhambra bracelet...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Necklace
Metal Type: 750YG/Yellow Gold
Weight: 5.5g...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gray shell Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gray shell Necklace
Metal Type: 750YG/Yellow Gold
Weight: 5.0g
Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace K18YG - 5.1g - VCARA45800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace
Metal Type: K18Yellow Gold
Weight 5.1g
Condi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Papillon Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Papillon Necklace
Metal Type: 750YG/Yellow Gold
Weight: 3.0g
Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing
B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef & Arpels
Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite
Metal Type: 750YG/Yellow Gold
Weight: 5.4g
Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing
Box - I...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Simply sophisticated, this Alhambra pendant from Van Cleef & Arpels allows you to add effortless elegance to your style. It features the iconic Alhambra motif inspired by the luck-br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rock Crystal 20 Motif Necklace Very Rare
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 motif Rock Crystal limited edition necklace.
Absolutely fabulous and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Umbrella and Table Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
A mid-century pendant charm created by Van Cleef & Arpels, showcasing an umbrella and table design, complete with a pear-shaped emerald representing an absinthe drink, accompanied by...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Inseparable Love Birds Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels portrays the eternal bond of inseparable love birds against a backdrop of the radiant sun, with one bird embellished with exquisite single-cut diamonds and the oth...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bracelet French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bracelet made of 18k white and yellow gold.
The bracelet’s links are flat, so that allows it to sit perfectly on the wrist. The yellow gold links...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 5.27 grams
Pendant: Mother of Pearl, 14.7mm
Chain: 16.54 inches
Re...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Hammered Sweet Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2340
Comes With Box Only
Date 2016
Model VCARO8DC00
Serial Number JExxxxx
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Weight 2.3 g
Length 18 cm
Condition Excellent
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Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2413
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2020
RRP £ 3400 Inc taxes / $ 3,600 Excl taxes /3900 € Inc taxes
Model VCARA39700
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stone...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace, Onyx, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage Alhambra 20 motifs Onyx necklace from the Alhambra series. Hard to score at the boutique. Can be worn as a long necklace or double-tour ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extremely rare and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra Collection necklace featured in 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (letterwood).
Vintage and aged to perfection this series is created by a French craftsman using antique machinery...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
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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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels is popular because it has been focused on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry since the brand's early days. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer's taste and style. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef has also gained very prominent fans over the years, which definitely contributes to its popularity. The house's clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich and Jacqueline Onassis. British royals, whom have long been influencers when it comes to jewelry and fashion, are among the world's countless devotees of Van Cleef's Alhambra collection. In the aughts, Reese Witherspoon was routinely photographed in her onyx Alhambra necklace. Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey were also seen sporting pieces from the collection. Find Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are not the same. Although both are French and specialize in fine jewelry, they are different makers. Alfred Van Cleef and Salomon Arpels founded Van Cleef & Arpels, while Louis-François Cartier established Cartier. Explore a diverse assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A few things are special about Van Cleef & Arpels. The French luxury jewelry maker is noted for its longstanding focus on technical virtuosity, artisanship and artistry. The maker is also known for its innovative designs. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting, a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and "drawers" that keep the setting hidden. Another innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet. Clients have also been drawn by the elegance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. Over the years, its pieces have drawn inspiration from current events, such as the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the end of World War II and the 1960s interest in the Middle East and India. Shop a wide variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels is from France. In 1905, the luxury jewelry house opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme, across from the Hôtel Ritz in Paris. Today, the company maintains its headquarters in the city. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024No single Van Cleef & Arpels stone is the most durable. A few stones commonly used by the jewelry maker compete for the title. Among them are carnelian, tiger's eye, onyx and agate. All four of these stones have a hardness rating of 7.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Keep in mind that how well you care for and store your jewelry, not just its materials, will impact its longevity. Following the care instructions provided by Van Cleef & Arpels can help your piece stand the test of time. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels became popular early in the 20th century. Many trend-setting women of the time sported Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. The jewelry house’s fashion-conscious clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. Its popularity has continued to the present day. Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels's quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, celebrities have been known to wear Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. Over the years, many trendsetters have been photographed wearing the jewelry maker's pieces. They include Mariah Carey, Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and Kate Middleton. Pieces from the Alhambra collection are especially popular with celebrities. Find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Although opinions may vary, the most famous Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry is arguably the Alhambra collection, which debuted in 1970. Jacques Arpels – the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 – liked to say, "To be lucky, you must believe in luck." This mantra is embodied in the four-leaf clover motif of the Alhambra collection, and it can be found in sketches in the house’s archives dating back to the 1910s. The quatrefoil shape also has architectural resonance, as it is found in Gothic and Renaissance structures and in such Moorish buildings as the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which inspired the name of this famed Van Cleef & Arpels line. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels has rose gold pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's designs in 18-karat rose gold include the Alhambra necklace, the Félicité wedding band and the Perlée Signature bangle bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To authenticate Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry, check for stamps. Authentic pieces will display either VCA or Van Cleef & Arpels plus a serial number, a metal hallmark and a trademark. Shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, the red stone is usually Brazilian carnelian, a type of semiprecious gemstone that typically comes from Greece and Asia. The luxury jewelry brand uses the stone in it’s Bouton d’or and Alhambra collections. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels uses a variety of stones in its pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's most common materials include malachite, mother-of-pearl, carnelian, onyx, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chalcedony and tiger's eye. In addition, there are Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with gemstones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires. There are even pieces featuring wood and S�vres porcelain. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1sDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The most iconic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is arguably the Alhambra. It features 20 clover-shaped motifs. When it debuted in 1968, each clover was formed from gold and had gold beads around its edges. In 1971, the house began making the motif from colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Many celebrities, like Grace Kelly, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton, have sported the necklace over the years. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Van Cleef & Arpels clover represents luck, fortune, health and love, according to the brand. This motif is famously seen in the iconic Alhambra collection, but the luxury jewelry house has used four-leaf clover motifs in designs since the 1920s. Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, the Van Cleef & Arpels iconic shape is not a cross. Called the Alhambra, the shape is actually a four-leaf clover. As a young man, Jacques Arpels, the nephew of one of the jewelry maker's founders, was fascinated with the relationship that four-leaf clovers have long shared with good fortune. His Alhambra motif pays tribute to the lucky charm but also references the quatrefoils so prevalent in the Moorish architecture of Spain's stately Alhambra palace, which is where the series gets its name. Explore a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023No, you typically can't shower wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace. You should remove all fine jewelry before you shower. Doing so will help to protect your pieces from damage from the water and the chemicals in shampoo, soap, body wash and other personal care products. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The green stone on Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry varies by the piece. Often, the green gemstones are emeralds, but the luxury French jewelry house also creates pendants and other accessories that feature green malachite and tourmaline. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
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