Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels has been at the forefront of innovation and luxury craftsmanship since its founding, especially when it comes to necklaces. Revered for technical excellence and exquisite designs, the maison has long been a favorite of royalty and marquee names in pop culture all over the world.
Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on Paris's Place Vendôme in 1906. While the French luxury jewelry house’s artisans have created some of the 20th century’s most memorable necklaces, rings and other pieces of jewelry, Van Cleef’s most iconic and enduring line is undoubtedly the Alhambra collection.
With its charming, now-famous quatrefoil motif, which has roots in four-leaf clovers as well as the keyhole arches that populate Moorish architecture, the Alhambra has never gone out of style and has inspired various subcategories and pieces, such as the Magic Alhambra necklace and the unassuming Sweet Alhambra pendant.
Debuting in 1968 — the maison was doing singular work with necklaces and other jewelry back then — the first Alhambra jewel was an all-gold necklace dotted with 20 gold clovers. The motif was later used in rings, pendants and other accessories in a range of styles set with varying gemstones.
In addition to their better-known offerings, Van Cleef & Arpels has created numerous necklaces over the years as part of widely beloved collections including Tubogas, Frivole and others that feature delicate natural-world motifs such as flowers, butterflies and shells. Introduced in 1938, Van Cleef & Arpels’s Passe-Partout necklace was an immediately popular design and represented a new era of adaptable yet luxurious jewelry. This necklace was extraordinarily innovative: It consisted of flower clips attached to a flexible gold snake chain that could be transformed from a necklace into a choker, bracelet or belt. The Zip necklace was another technically brilliant design that was inspired by a common zipper — reportedly owing to a suggestion from the Duchess of Windsor — and studded with various precious and ornamental gemstones.
While Van Cleef & Arpels is known for a broad range of jewelry, its glamorous and captivating necklaces are among the maison’s greatest legacies.
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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra Pendant. Single Magic Alhambra malachite clover measuring approximately 26mm (36mm w/ bail)- Beaded bail top. Signed 'VCA AU750'...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Frivole Diamond Pendent Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Pendent Chain Necklace.
Frivole collection.
Frivole Mini Pendant, white gold 18K, round diamonds.
25 Diamond quality D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Guilloché 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2565
Comes With Box Only
Date 2020
RRP £3500 Inc taxes / $3700 exc taxes / 4000 € Inc taxes
Model ARP4KL00
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight approx 6.52 g
Le...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Enter the celestial realm with the contemporary Zodiaque long necklace, specifically the Piscium (Pisces) design by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this necklace is a m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 3.63 Ctw Diamonds & Sapphire
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very beautiful statement necklace, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This elegant piece was made...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Convertible Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace-brooches designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Fantastic suite created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a convertible colla...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamonds Collar Necklace In Three colors 18Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A collar necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Exceptional collar-necklace created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made up by sixty three flex...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace.
Circa 1985.
With accommodating VCA paperwork.
A very rare 20-motif Alhambra necklace in White Cor...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Strand Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels cabochon sapphire and diamond necklace is a masterpiece of luxury and sophistication. Composed of three s...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very beautiful piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960. This brooch has been crafted in t...
Category
1960s French Post-War Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Chrysoprase and Coral Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Doubling as a Brooch or a Pendant, featuring Natural Chrysoprase & Natural Angelskin Coral - crafted completely in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, clearly in multiple techniques of gold-smithi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
"Fleurette" 5-station diamond cluster chain necklace, with colorless round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1980's 18K Yellow Gold Woven Design Diamond Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels woven yellow gold collar necklace circa 1980.
Cllar style necklace that is in perfet condition, with diamond weight at about 6.00cts. Diamond quality E-F color, VVS to VS in clarity.
Tongue in box clasp with safety latch.
French marks and designer hallmarks.
Make someone hapy yourself, or a special person in your life with this very special Van Cleef & Arpels vintage yellow gold...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with whit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long necklace 18K yellow-gold Mother-of-pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra® long necklace is an exquisite jewelry creation that embodies timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Featuring a single, large Alhambra...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" necklace in 18k yellow gold, designed with ten black onyx clover-shaped stations in gold beaded frames, the stations on a gold cable chain. Sig...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 1 lucky clover motifs of 10.66 mm Pendant beautifully...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van-Cleef Adjustable Chain in 18K White Gold 18'' Long
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van-Cleef
Material 18K White Gold
Chain Length 18'' Long
Chain Adjustable 16''-18''
Chain Weight 3gr
Gender Unisex
Condition New, never worn
Comes with Van-Cleef pend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Van-Cleef Adjustable Chain in 18K yellow Gold 18'' Long
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van-Cleef
Material 18K Yellow Gold
Chain Length 18'' Long
Chain Adjustable 16''-18''
Chain Weight 3gr
Gender Unisex
Condition New, never worn
Comes with Van-Cleef Pen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
VAN CLEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Dog Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an adorable dog-shaped pendant accented with red ruby eyes. Made in France circa 1970s. Measuremen...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond By The Yard White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond by the Yard necklace features brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds bezel-set in 18k white gold. Made in France circa 2013. Measureme...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef Alhambra 2015 Holiday Diamond Pink Sèvres Porcelain Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Limited edition released in 2015 as the holiday pendant, rhodonite stone, made in 18k rose gold, VCA doesn't create this version anymore, truly a collective piece!
SKU AT-2163
Comes...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2607
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2020
RRP £2,990 incl. VAT/$3,200 excl. VAT/€3,500 incl. VAT
Model VCAO9VA00
Serial Number JA******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Malachite
Weigh...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2612
Comes With Box Only
Date 2014
Model ARA45700
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Turquoise
Weight 5 g
Length 42 cm
Condition Excellent
Other Info Approxim...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1976 Paris Pendant Perfume Bottle In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A perfume bottle pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very rare perfume bottle pendant, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1976. This...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Fleurette Pendant VCARA48600
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18k white gold diamond Van Cleef & Arpels large model pendant from the Fleurette collection. The Fleurette motif is set with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a tota...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Two Butterfly Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Papillon Two Butterfly collection. The pendant features a mother of pearl butterfly motif, set with 7 round brillian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2542
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2014
RRP £2,590 Incl taxes/ 2 960 € Incl taxes / $ 2,750 Excl taxes
Model ARA45900
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Mother o...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" necklace featuring ten clover-shaped mother-of-pearl motifs in 18k white gold beaded frames, the stations spaced on an 18k white gold chain. Lo...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Love Birds Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the enchanting elegance of the Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Necklace, a rare vintage piece from the 1980s that captures the essence of timeless ro...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2572
Comes With Full set (Box+Paper)
Date 2012
Model ARO39Y00
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Mother of Pearl, Diamond
Weight approx 6.2 g
Length approx 42 c...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra, Certificate of Authenticity
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra, 2006 with Certificate of Authenticity. Signed and numbered. The total weight is 45.34 grams. The length is 32 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An immaculate diamond and yellow gold necklace and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful set by Van Cleef & Arpels consists of three intricate and matching motifs encrust...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow & White Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A highly chic natural yellow and white diamond necklace and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace and matching pair of earrings are designed with alternating floral pattern...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Brooch Pendant Set Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Brooch Pendant Set
Necklace
Design: Adorned with diamonds and rubies
Dimensions: 16.5 inches long, 3mm wide
Weight: 15 grams
Brooch Pendant
D...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Malachite Alternating Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace, featuring five clover-shaped motifs of polished malachite in gold beaded frames alternating with five clover-shaped motifs in solid gold...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2551
Comes With Pouch Only
Date approx 2015
RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes
Model ARD34900
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k White Go...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 10 Motif Gold Alhambra Blue Lapis Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold 10 Motif Alhambra Lapis Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite necklace features ten iconic Alhambra motifs adorned with lapis l...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k white gold, this exquisite necklace features a captivating diamond butterfly papillon pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2181
Comes With Box Only
Date Circa 2013
RRP £2,590 incl. taxes / $ 2,750 excl. taxes / € 2,960 incl. taxes
Model VCARA45800
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stone...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Two Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Two Butterfly Papillon Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
The Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Pendant Necklace, made from 18k white gold, features a delicat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
A fine diamond pendant necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
With white, glittering diamonds, this necklace is certainly a showstopper. The 18 carat yellow gold openwork pendant is set with round brilliant cut diamonds befitting of a Van Cleef...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold, Onyx and Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
An impressive Necklace and pair of ear clips
In 18k yellow gold, by Van Cleef & Arpels, the first omega link decorated in the centre with a knot paved with brilliant-cut diamonds an...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Diamond Celestial Blue Sevres Porcelain Holid
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2568
Comes With Pouch
Date 2019
Model VCARP46000
Serial Number JA******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Diamond and Sevres Porcelain
Weight 6.6 g
Length 42 cm
Condition Excellen...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 1 lucky clover motifs of 10.66 mm Pendant beautifully...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 10 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 10 Motif
Necklace. This necklace has 10 clover motifs of turquoise set in 18k yellow gold. Sig...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Rhodonite Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP7TD00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold rhodonite and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2021 Holiday collection. The pendant features the iconic beaded edge 4-leaf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A luxurious 18k white gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection VCARN18900. The necklace features 6 four leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in La Jolla, CA
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Bow Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Diamond Coral Bow Pendant Necklace feature one Oval shaped Coral accented with 20 Round Brilliant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2574
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2012
RRP £2,590 Incl taxes/ 2 960 € Incl taxes / $ 2,750 Excl taxes
Model VCARA45900
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Mother...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Carnelian Long Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Carnelian Long Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 16.5 grams
Chain length: 35.43 inches
Pendant: 27mm
Retail: $6,950 USD
Notes: Ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Diamond Flower 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2549
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2017
Model ARO3YJ00
Serial Number Chain:JE******/Pendant: JE******
Retail Price: £4,650 Incl taxes/5 500 € Incl taxes/$ 5,100 Excl...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Necklace & Pendant - Unworn with Box & Paper
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, GB
Material: 18ct Yellow Gold
Gemstone: Malachite
Pendant Size: 15mm x 15mm
Fitting: Lobster Clasp
Necklace Length: 16.54 Inches
Necklace is unworn, includes official box and papers and...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Made with a series of graduated cushion-cut sapphires and accented with old European-cut diamonds, this piece features seven detacha...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Shape Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Rome, IT
Step into the world of extraordinary craftsmanship with this Van Cleef & Arpels
approx 0.71ct TW, most about VS and G-H range. Center diamond about 0.29ct, chipped
Pendant 33 X 28...
Category
1990s American Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2590
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2016
RRP £ 5,700 Inc taxes / $ 6,100 Excl taxes / 6,650 € Inc taxes
Model VCARO49L00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
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Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Necklace
A chain necklace with rectangular and square coral motifs. The coral pendant is set with 11 round-cut diamonds.
Signed: Van Cleef & A...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces for sale on 1stDibs
1stDibs offers a range of Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces. These unique items were designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. When you're 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 necklaces can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. This collection contains 61 pieces as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Modern and Contemporary are some of the most popular styles of Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st Century and Contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider necklaces by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Bulgari. Prices for Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $541 and tops out at $1,560,000, while pieces like these can sell for on average $25,000..
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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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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