Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
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 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Hoop Earrings.
Designed as hoop earrings these beautiful earrings feature a perfect combination of white, yellow and blue. Yel...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Enameled Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in France by the iconic Parisian jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the1970'...
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Fabulous statements pair of hoops-earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. Th...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1969 Paris By Andre Vassort Hoops Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hoops designed by Andre Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels.
Gorgeous hoops clips earrings, created in Paris France by the historical jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back ...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Clip On Earrings are a stunning display of elegance and craftsmanship. These earrings feature a striking design that cente...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleefs & Arpels Paris Hoop Earrings 18kt Gold 1.20 Ctw Diamonds and Emeralds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of a gem set clip earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful modern pieces, created in France, by the iconic Parisian jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This pair of ...
Category
1990s French Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoop Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold 4.20Cts Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of clips-earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels,
Gorgeous pieces made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. They was crafted as a mirrored clips...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef And Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Gold Clips Earrings With VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of jeweled clips earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Great clips created by the Maison in Paris France in the early 1970's. This pair of earring...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Pair of Clips on Earrings in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-Earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Gorgeous bold pieces, created by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. This pair of clips earrings has been crafted in ...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mabé Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1980's, these VCA NY 18k gold clip earrings are classic designs from the period. Each earring centers a mabé cultured pearls measuring a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Socrate Earrings, large model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This striking Van Cleef & Arpels pair of pierced earrings with French clips from the celebrated Socrate™ jewelry collection feature a delicate floral motif crafted in 18K white gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings featuring a carved coral which acts as a centerpiece delicately placed in 18k yellow gold.
Length: .78" by .47"
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, White 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 Earrings
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Earrings
Materials
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Tiger Eye 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2593
Comes With Box Only
Date 2021
RRP £4,200 Incl taxes/4 900 € Incl taxes/$ 4,550 Excl taxes
Model VCARD40500
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Tiger's Eye...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Three Motifs Malachite Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2614
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2014
Model ARO2AG00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Malachite
Weight 20 g
Condition Excellent
Other Info Appro...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels Earring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 1 lucky clover motifs earring beautifully inlaid with W...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
These Van Cleef diamond earrings are expertly crafted like a delicate flower. Made with precision and attention to detail, these earrings are a timeless and elegant addition to any j...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Displaying iconic style, underscored by 2.16 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity), meticulous gold-work, and sup...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond & Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra Earrings V
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18k rose gold and diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection. The earrings are composed of rose gold four-leaf clover motifs set with pave ro...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Onyx Magic Alhambra Earrings VC
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic pair of 18k yellow gold earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, from the Magic Alhambra collection. Comprising of 3 four-leaf clover motifs alternating in size complemented by a be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Frivole Earrings in 18k White Gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Frivole Earrings in 18k White Gold.
The earrings feature single flower design with centers set with round brilliant cut diamond, and three diamond ensrust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Rose Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2610
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2019
RRP £2,440 incl. VAT/$2,600 excl. VAT/€2,790 incl. VAT
Model VCARO8DB00
Serial Number JA******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Weight 3.1...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Graduating Diamond Floral Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Floral Earrings from the 1960s made in 18k yellow gold. The size of the diamonds are graduating in size all around. The earrings have appx. ...
Category
1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings with a combination of pear-shaped rubies and pear-shaped and round diamonds. The rubies weigh appx. 15 car...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow gold earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a stunning pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, exemplifying timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. These earrings feature approximately 1.6 carats total weight o...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald Earrings and Brooch Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald Earrings and Brooch Set
An Important set of vintage Van Cleef and Arpels earrings and brooch consisting of carved emeralds and round cut diamonds ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald Earrings and Brooch Set
And important pair of Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels earrings adorned with carved emeralds and 94 round cut diamonds.
Sign...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Earrings VCARA4480
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of 18k yellow gold mother of pearl Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Sweet Alhambra collection. Featuring the iconic 4-leaf clover motif with a mother of pearl in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Swirl Coral and Diamond Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Swirl Coral and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The total weight of the earring is 18.78 grams. Signed and numbered.
1566-GBJART
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold and Diamond Double Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold and Diamond Double Hoop Earrings. These earrings are a classic style with heavy textured gold work. The hoops measure 1.25 inches. The ear...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Letterwood Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a very rare limited edition. VCA doesn't produce letter wood earring collection anymore. This would be a very wise investment piece.
SKU AT-2592
Comes With Pouch Only
Date ...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mini 'Nerval' Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed as Clematis Flowers with Carved Mother-of-Pearl Petals Highlighted with Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Atop Spiked 18K Yellow Gold Filaments.
18K Yellow Gold
French Assay Mar...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Dangle Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
On these Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, the luxury brands instantly recognizable clover motif comes to life thanks to deep Tigers Eye gemstones. Each one of these elegant earrings meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 3.0ct Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Polish your formal wear with the regal beauty of these vintage diamond and sapphire earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels. Rendered in yellow gold, they come detailed with rows of round d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Two Motifs Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2599
Comes With Pouch Only
Model VCARD78800
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Mother of Pearl
Weight 13.9 g
Condition Excellent
Other Info Big Motif Diameter...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 10.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling diamonds with a total weight of 10.50 carats are beautifully juxtaposed with radiant blue sapphire gemstones on these vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings. Crafted from 18K ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels Earring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 1 lucky clover motifs earring beautifully inlaid with b...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Estate Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K Yellow Gold AU 750
Turquoise Gemstone Clovers
Turquoise has a light teal blue color and even hue. Please review all photos and video to see how gorgeous it looks.
Earring have...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Couleurs Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2578
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2020
RRP £2,750 Incl taxes/3 250 € Incl taxes/$ 3,050 Excl taxes
Model VCARP4E000
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Carn...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earrings - 18K Yellow gold hammered vintage Alhambra earrings. Approx. diameter1.5 cm. Weight 8.9 grams. Originally sold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" clover-shaped clip earrings in 18k yellow gold, featuring carved black onyx centers surrounded by beaded 18k yellow gold frames. Clip backs wit...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARA44
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of 18k yellow gold mother of pearl Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The earrings feature the iconic 4-leaf clover motif, with a moth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Earrings - Unworn with Box & Papers 2023
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, GB
Material: 18ct Yellow Gold
Gemstone: Malachite
Earring Head Size: 15mm x 15mm
Fitting: Clip back with detachable stem
Earrings are unworn, includes official box and papers and were p...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Dentelle' Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brought into Being of Lattice and Scalloped Circular Motifs, Whilst Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Accentuate the Disk Florets and Petal Edges. Fitted with Retractable Dress-Clip Pins for W...
Category
1940s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels
CIRCA: 1998
MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold
GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
WEIGHT: 20 grams
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter - 15/16"
HALLMARKS: VCA, 1998, CU7...
Category
1990s Unknown Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Earrings
A pair of earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels set with two center cabochon rubies, accented with round cut diamonds and round cut rubie...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Two Motifs Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2498
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2017
RRP £6,000 Incl taxes / $ 6,400 Excl /7,000 € Incl taxes
Model VCARD78800
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2543
Comes With Pouch Only
Date approx 2016
RRP £3,800 Incl taxes/4 350 € Incl taxes / $ 4,050 Excl taxes
Model ARA44200
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones On...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Burmese Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Burmese, No Heat Pear Shaped Sapphires Take Center Stage in These 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ear Clips.
Approximate Total Sapphire Weight - 10.00CTS
Approximate Length - ...
Category
Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2.30 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 1960's diamond swirl Van Cleef & Arpels clip post earrings. These spectacular earrings are adorned with 40 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 2.30cts. A wire...
Category
Mid-20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Clematis Flower Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Wood Petals with 3 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Set in the Center.
Approximate Width - 1.5"
Signed - VCA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2535
Comes With Pouch Only
RRP £3,800 Incl taxes/4 350 € Incl taxes / $ 4,050 Excl taxes
Model ARA44200
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Onyx
Weight approx ...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A set of interchangeable Van Cleef & Arpels earrings made of 18k gold, featuring diamond, jade and chrysoprase. The earrings comprise the gold and diamond part and three removable doorknocker disks: one with diamonds and two made of the gemstones. Thus, the earrings can be worn as a dressier full diamond piece, or more casual gemstone options.
These VCA interchangeable earrings...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Experience the epitome of luxury with Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf South Sea Pearl Earrings. These breathtaking earrings combine the timeless elegance of South Sea pearls with th...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Diamond White Gold Earrings Box Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k white gold and with set with round brilliant D-E-F VVS1...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Textured Bombe Cocktail Earring in solid 18 kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Pair of Clips on Earrings in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
Textured Bombe Cocktail Earring from Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
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Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings 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 earrings, from our inventory of 207, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 280 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 earrings by Yves Saint Laurent, Cartier, and Christian Lacroix. Prices for Van Cleef & Arpels earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $975 and tops out at $675,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $25,353.
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- Who wears Van Cleef & Arpels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Many notable people wear Van Cleef & Arpels. During the 1970s, celebrities like Françoise Hardy, Princess Grace of Monaco and Elizabeth Taylor helped make the luxury jewelry maker famous worldwide by sporting pieces from the Alhambra collection. Today, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Adele, Sienna Miller, Mariah Carey, Kate Middleton and many other celebrities step out wearing pieces made by the luxury jewelry house. Explore a selection of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What the flower is on Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry varies. Artisans at the luxury jewelry house have drawn inspiration from several types of flowers over time, including roses, chrysanthemums, peonies and daisies. Floral designs are frequently set with gemstones at their center and feature glittering pavé petals. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels is popular because it has been focused on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry since the brand's early days. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer's taste and style. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef has also gained very prominent fans over the years, which definitely contributes to its popularity. The house's clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich and Jacqueline Onassis. British royals, whom have long been influencers when it comes to jewelry and fashion, are among the world's countless devotees of Van Cleef's Alhambra collection. In the aughts, Reese Witherspoon was routinely photographed in her onyx Alhambra necklace. Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey were also seen sporting pieces from the collection. Find Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are not the same. Although both are French and specialize in fine jewelry, they are different makers. Alfred Van Cleef and Salomon Arpels founded Van Cleef & Arpels, while Louis-François Cartier established Cartier. Explore a diverse assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A few things are special about Van Cleef & Arpels. The French luxury jewelry maker is noted for its longstanding focus on technical virtuosity, artisanship and artistry. The maker is also known for its innovative designs. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting, a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and "drawers" that keep the setting hidden. Another innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet. Clients have also been drawn by the elegance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. Over the years, its pieces have drawn inspiration from current events, such as the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the end of World War II and the 1960s interest in the Middle East and India. Shop a wide variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels is from France. In 1905, the luxury jewelry house opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme, across from the Hôtel Ritz in Paris. Today, the company maintains its headquarters in the city. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels uses a variety of stones in its pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's most common materials include malachite, mother-of-pearl, carnelian, onyx, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chalcedony and tiger's eye. In addition, there are Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with gemstones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires. There are even pieces featuring wood and S�vres porcelain. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1sDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The most iconic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is arguably the Alhambra. It features 20 clover-shaped motifs. When it debuted in 1968, each clover was formed from gold and had gold beads around its edges. In 1971, the house began making the motif from colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Many celebrities, like Grace Kelly, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton, have sported the necklace over the years. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Van Cleef & Arpels clover represents luck, fortune, health and love, according to the brand. This motif is famously seen in the iconic Alhambra collection, but the luxury jewelry house has used four-leaf clover motifs in designs since the 1920s. Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, the Van Cleef & Arpels iconic shape is not a cross. Called the Alhambra, the shape is actually a four-leaf clover. As a young man, Jacques Arpels, the nephew of one of the jewelry maker's founders, was fascinated with the relationship that four-leaf clovers have long shared with good fortune. His Alhambra motif pays tribute to the lucky charm but also references the quatrefoils so prevalent in the Moorish architecture of Spain's stately Alhambra palace, which is where the series gets its name. Explore a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels has rose gold pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's designs in 18-karat rose gold include the Alhambra necklace, the Félicité wedding band and the Perlée Signature bangle bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To authenticate Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry, check for stamps. Authentic pieces will display either VCA or Van Cleef & Arpels plus a serial number, a metal hallmark and a trademark. Shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, the red stone is usually Brazilian carnelian, a type of semiprecious gemstone that typically comes from Greece and Asia. The luxury jewelry brand uses the stone in it’s Bouton d’or and Alhambra collections. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs 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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