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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Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Double Corals Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Toi et Moi ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A very rare Toi et Moi ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring has been...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels No Enhancement Burmese 12.01 carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond ring.
Set with natural no enhancement oval old cut Burmese 12.01 carat sapphire, surrounded by 14 fine quality brilliant shape dia...
Category
1980s French Artist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These iconic rare Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature a pair of lucky clover motifs inlaid with black on...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels French Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels French Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut emerald weighing approximately 3.00 carats. Accented by 12 round brilliant cut ...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 4-Motif Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 4 lucky clover motifs inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Completed wi...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Magic Alhambra 3 Motifs White Gold Long Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra 3 Motifs Long Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra 3 Motifs Earrings are an exquisite pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Earring and Ring Set, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Earring and Ring Set made in 18k Yellow Gold. The earring weighs 20.90 grams and have appx. 1.40 carats diamonds and the ring we...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch Platinum Diamond Manual Wind
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless jeweled Art Deco lady's watch created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1930s.
The watch is made of platinum (tested & hallmarked) and encrusted with Old European cut...
Category
1930s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vca French 18k Gold Wood Checkerboard Rectangular Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montclair, NJ
Authentic Designer Van Cleef & Arpels Vca French 18k Gold Wood Checkerboard Rectangular Cufflinks
Stones:
4 Wood - Rectangular Cut - Brown Color
Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Wei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst And Peridot Earrings, 18.00 Carats
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are adorned with colorful flush set square cut amethyst and peridot, totaling a combined 18.00 carats. Their practical clip-on design rend...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Bangle Size Medium
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels bangle features a floral motif with a beaded border and is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with 80 round brilliant D-E-F diamonds weighing an estimated 1.7...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl 18K White Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2235
Comes With Box Only
Date approx 2019
RRP £2,440 Incl taxes/2 790 € Incl taxes/$ 2,600 Excl taxes
Model VCARG12000
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k White Gold
Stones Mothe...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century Gold Padlock Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lock up precious time with this Van Cleef & Arpels mid-century padlock gold watch bracelet. With a chic modern style, this one-of-a-kind and collectible timepiece will make sure you...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold
Additional information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gender: Women
Line: Sweet Alhambra
Earring type: Stud earrings
SKU:elaGZyh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARL80900
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold malachite bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The bracelet features 5 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs, each with a beaded edg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Articulate Gold and Diamond Necklace
An 18 karat gold necklace set with 69 round cut diamonds
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY and numbered
Approximate Total Diamon...
Category
1970s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Multicolor Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Multicolor Diamond Earrings
A pair of 18 karat two tone gold earrings each set with a round cut yellow diamond in the center of ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” bracelet, designed with two textured 18k rose gold clover-shaped motifs alternating with three clover-shaped le...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Signature Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The Perlée signature jewelry creations are engraved with the arabesques of a calligraphed Van Cleef & Arpels signature. Polished to a mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds
18K yellow gold, Mother-of-pearl
VCARN5JM00
Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" pendant, featuring a carved red carnelian in a beaded 18k yellow gold frame. Suspended from a polished 18k yellow gold chain. Stamped "VCA" "Au7...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 20 Motif Gold Alhambra Vintage Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection is one of the most coveted fine jewelry collections in the world. Each piece from the collection embodies the spirit of timelessness and go...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs Full set, box, pouch VCARA41800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
Rare and iconic VCA bracelet, full set, originally purchased in Harrods.
VCA signature design, first created in 1968, this timeless collection brings luck to each owner by its clov...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond Fleurette Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Evoking femininity and grace, this Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette ring shines with unassuming beauty. It has a solid 18K white gold band with a ribbon of diamonds tracing the shoulders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine 18K Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2475
Comes With Pouch Only
RRP £2,750 Including taxes / $2,920Excluding taxes / €3,200
Model VCARD38900
Date approx 2012
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight Ap...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Intricate beadwork lines the perimeter of this sleek, sophisticated Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee bracelet. Shimmering 18K White Gold gives it a luminous quality, while the brands signat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful, light pink tourmaline gemstone. Fi...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2188
Comes With Box Only
Date 2014
RRP £2,560 Inc VAT / $2,720 Excl VAT / 2920 € Inc VAT
Model VCARN6BO00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Carnelian
Weight 2....
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pair of heart - shaped clip - on earrings.
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels with this exquisite pair of 18kt yellow gold c...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1569
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels
Model VCARB14000
Date Circa 2019
Serial No...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Additional information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gender: Women
Line: Vintag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond 3 Rows Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Perlee diamond band ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond 3 Rows Band Ring features three rows of shimmering diamonds.
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold
Additional information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gender: Women
Line: Sweet Alhambra
MPN: VCARA44500
Material: White gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Canard Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed By a Bypass Ring of Stylized Double Head Fluted White Coral Duck Heads, set with Circular-Cut Diamond Beak and Emerald Eyes Accented with Diamond and Emerald Set Collars, Mo...
Category
1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 0.96ct Diamond Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra earrings, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
Details:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Model: VCARA44600
Style: Vintage Alhambr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Alhambra Necklace 16 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Natural Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony
16 Different Sized Alhambra Motifs
Metal: 18K White Gold
Length: 24" Long
Weight: 67.6 Grams
Clasp: Box Catch with a Hidden Safety
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Ring with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with 37 Round Brialliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 1.07 carats.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels, from their Alhambra Collection
Size 53 (US 6 1/2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Eternity Band 1.5 Carat CIRCA 1930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
The Van Cleef & Arpels brillant cut eternity band in platinum is a remarkable piece of jewelry that represents timeless elegance and sophistication.
The band is in excellent condit...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Necklace Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Necklace in Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted by the renowned luxury brand Van Clee...
Category
2010s Unknown Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra White Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra White Necklace a delicate and enchanting piece that encapsulates the timeless elegance of the Alhambra collection. The necklace features a white...
Category
2010s Unknown Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels important Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring.
Signed VCA for Van Cleef and Arpels.
Siz: 53 / 6.5 US.
Total weight: 42.22 grams.
Category
Late 20th Century European Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lapis Malachite Humming Bird Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2403
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2019
Model Lucky Animals
Serial Number VCARP2B000
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
Weight Approx 14.7 ...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2454
Comes With Box Only
Date 2012
RRP £ 4,050 Inc taxes / $ 4,300 Excl taxes / 4,650 € Inc taxes
Model VCARO1IH00
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight Approx 8...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Round Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance. Inspired by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT "La Moderne" 1.94CT Diamond Ring, Box & Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels "La Moderne" diamond ring is crafted 18KT yellow gold, and contains one 1.54CT round brilliant center diamond paired with two tapered baguette diamon...
Category
1990s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Ruby Brooch, 18KT Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels floral motif brooch dates from the Retro era of the 1940’s. The brooch is signed 'VCA' and includes a Guild Laboratories certificate. This stunning br...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 14 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 14 diamond pave Alhambra motifs 16mm each VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 5.45ct...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'À Cheval' Pendant- Ear- clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Platinum and Diamond 'À Cheval' Pendant -Ear clips The
pair of earrings has 82 round diamonds weighing approx. 16.50 carats (Color: F/G,
Clarity: VS), se...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 12 round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, F color total weight .48ct
Details:
Size: Size - 5.25
Width: 15...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Oiseaux de Paradis Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Oiseaux de Paradis Earrings - 18K White Gold and Diamond Earrings are a dazzling and elegant representation of the brand's exquisite jewelry inspired by nature.
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart 18k Multi Tone Tri Colour Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart 18k Multi Tone/Tri Colour Gold Band Ring.
Vintage VCA ring with a yellow, white and rose gold diamond set heart design.
This...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vinatge Alhambra Malachite and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite earrings! The earrings display a vibrant banded Malachite stone, surrounded in the VCA beaded frame, with an omega clip and ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Revival Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Butterfly Necklace and Detachable Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold and Diamond Flying Butterfly Necklace with detachable Butterfly is a beautiful and whimsical piece of jewelry that captures the elegance and grace o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Brooch. Louis Arpels so inspired by his love for classical ballets at the Opera Garnier in Paris is said to have concei...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” necklace, designed with five textured 18k rose gold clover-shaped motifs alternating with five clover-shaped le...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Necklace/Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold and Diamonds. Feature two intricate three demential floral blooms inspired by the beauty of nature. Crafted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring.
A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful, top grade onyx with a deep black col...
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20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
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Onyx, Gold, 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 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 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 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, 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels uses a variety of stones in its pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's most common materials include malachite, mother-of-pearl, carnelian, onyx, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chalcedony and tiger's eye. In addition, there are Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with gemstones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires. There are even pieces featuring wood and S�vres porcelain. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1sDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The most iconic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is arguably the Alhambra. It features 20 clover-shaped motifs. When it debuted in 1968, each clover was formed from gold and had gold beads around its edges. In 1971, the house began making the motif from colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Many celebrities, like Grace Kelly, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton, have sported the necklace over the years. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Van Cleef & Arpels clover represents luck, fortune, health and love, according to the brand. This motif is famously seen in the iconic Alhambra collection, but the luxury jewelry house has used four-leaf clover motifs in designs since the 1920s. Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, the Van Cleef & Arpels iconic shape is not a cross. Called the Alhambra, the shape is actually a four-leaf clover. As a young man, Jacques Arpels, the nephew of one of the jewelry maker's founders, was fascinated with the relationship that four-leaf clovers have long shared with good fortune. His Alhambra motif pays tribute to the lucky charm but also references the quatrefoils so prevalent in the Moorish architecture of Spain's stately Alhambra palace, which is where the series gets its name. Explore a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The green stone on Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry varies by the piece. Often, the green gemstones are emeralds, but the luxury French jewelry house also creates pendants and other accessories that feature green malachite and tourmaline. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry is fake, first look for markings. Authentic pieces will have the brand name or "VCA," a serial number, the hallmark of the metal and a trademark symbol. In addition, look at the clasps. Signs of soldering or poor quality hardware may indicate a replica. Find a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
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