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.
Find unique Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces on 1stDibs today.
153
17
to
4
113
46
1
1
175
170
1
1
3
4
18
38
30
19
1,552
2,071
1,165
585
562
85
85
151
97
70
42
26
56
11
11
8
8
32
22
16
5
4
to
16
8
1
1
1
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
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 diamonds weighing approximately 3.75 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Platinum 3.05 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Add elegance to any ensemble with this luxurious Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Collection necklace. Suspended from a sleek 20” chain, a teardrop-shaped pendant measuring 1.25” long an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Snake Collar White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous white gold Van Cleef & Arpels Snake collar necklace. It lays beautifully around the collarbone, highlighting every neck. A special piece for every collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD7930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
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 moth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This delicate Fleurette necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a rosette pendant composed of 7 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds of an e...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extremely rare and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra Collection necklace featured in 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (letterwood).
Vintage and aged to perfection this series is created by a French craftsman using antique machinery...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace Box Papers COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace
Style: Necklace
Ref. number: VCARA43100
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold
Size: Small Model
Measurements: 33.86' Inches
Stones: 20 Black Onyx
Hallmark: VCA S527 on Clasp - VCAAU750 JE755*** on Flower
Includes: VCA Box...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two Tone Gold Octagonal Link Long Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and authentic from Van Cleef & Arpels, the long chain is crafted from 18k yellow and white gold featuring alternating octagonal shape links with a polished finish. The chain ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond White Gold Small Model Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef and Arpels pendant necklace from iconic Frivole collection is crafted in 18k white gold and set with ro...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Zip Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Zip necklaces are one of the greatest designs of High Jewelry ever invented to this day.
It is believed that the idea to transform a simple zipper into a jewel had been sparked b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond / Turquoise 20 Motif Necklace Ltd
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra diamond and turquoise 20 Motif necklace.
Set in 18 Yellow Gold.
Necklace can be w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold necklace features 16 variously sized carnelian and tiger's eye quatrefoil motifs on a fine link chain. Necklace length 48 inches. French assay...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Bouton D'or Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Bouton d'or(R) collection is inspired by the curved lines of the paillette motif, a jewelry design created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the late 1930s. Reinterpreted today, it lends itself to plays of association and color to create feminine necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings.
Bouton d'or necklace, rose gold, white mother-of-pearl, carnelian, round diamonds, diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Length 16.5 inches.
STONE Carnelian: 51 stones
STONE Diamond: 186 stones, 5.55 carats
STONE Mother-of-pearl: 30 stones
Blade clasp: lever lock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Beauty Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous VCA Butterfly pendant and chain in 18k white gold with round diamonds (DEF color, IF to VVS clarity). 16.5 inches total length.
Chain features ...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Necklace in 18kyg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van CLeef & Arpels Folie Des Pres diamond & multi-color sapphire flower necklace in 18k yellow gold.
This VCA necklace features 1.34 carats of round bril...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ltd Edition Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Vintage Alhambra Necklace 29 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic 18k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The necklace features 29 iconic 4 leaf clover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Clover 2 Pendants Chain Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Clover Perle 2 Pendants Chain Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With Diamond Perlee Slider Pendant: 16x 0.01ct, 0.16ctw
...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Charm ARD33200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Wilmington, DE
18k Yellow Gold
Mother Of Pearl
Diamonds
ARD33200
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Ladies Pendent ARA48400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Wilmington, DE
Fleurette pendant, white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
STONE
STONE Diamond: 7 stones, 0.54 carat
CLASP
Hallmark clas...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Brooch or Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exclusive brooch from the famous 'Cosmos' collection, created by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Composed of four heart-shaped petals, Cosmos™ is inspired by one of VCA signature flowers and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Diamond White Gold Brooch Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef & Aprels diamond brooch depicting a butterfly and floral motif crafted in 18k white gold showcasing the finest Van Cleef & Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds. T...
Category
Early 2000s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Birds of Paradise Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible Van Cleef & Arpels Bird of paradise, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pink sapphires mounted in 18 karat white gold. The brooch can be worn as a pendant as well and ...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Birds of Paradise Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible Van Cleef & Arpels Bird of paradise, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pink sapphires mounted in 18 karat white gold. The brooch can be worn as a pendant as well and ...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Dentelle Diamond White Gold Neckalce
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Dentelle collection necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and features a round open-work pendant set with brilliant-cut round D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Alhambra Collection 18k Rose Gold Bois D'Amourette
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely are and highly collectable Alhambra Collection necklace in 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (letterwood).
Vintage and aged to perfectio...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace, Onyx, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage Alhambra 20 motifs Onyx necklace from the Alhambra series. Hard to score at the boutique. Can be worn as a long necklace or double-tour for a chocker style.
Maker: Van Cleef ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2413
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2020
RRP £ 3400 Inc taxes / $ 3,600 Excl taxes /3900 € Inc taxes
Model VCARA39700
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stone...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef &Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1886
Comes With Full Set (Box, Card, Invoice, receipt)
Date 2014
RRP £7,900 Incl taxes/9 000 € Incl taxes / $ 8,400
Model VCARA42800
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Go...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K Yellow Gold AU 750
4.59 Grams total weight
Turquoise Motif - Single Stone - Double Sided
Color of turquoise is very gentle, light teal baby blue. Photos have not been edited, i...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic 18k yellow gold and onyx Van Cleef and Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 10 iconic 4 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Vintage Alhambra necklace exudes timeless charm. The delicately carved 18k yellow gold quatrefoil encases lustrous mother-of-pearl, creating a capt...
Category
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 5.27 grams
Pendant: Mother of Pearl, 14.7mm
Chain: 16.54 inches
Re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARN32200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of the iconic 4-leaf clover motif pendant set with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Romance a Paris Collection Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Romance a Paris Collection Necklace In 18k White Gold. The necklace features six 18k white gold lovers figurines, spaced across the chain, with man and a woman on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Fifth Avenue Magic Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra pendant, featuring a carved black onyx center mounted in a beaded 18k white gold frame. Suspended from the matching chain neckl...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.39ct Diamond and Coral Bow Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A dainty diamond jewelry for those who seek to add a hint of luxury, a touch of color, and a dash of feminity to their looks. This Van Cleef & Arpels creation features a 15 yellow go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Pendant Gold Mother-of-pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montreal, Quebec
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS SWEET ALHAMBRA PENDANT GOLD MOTHER-OF-PEARL
This necklace features the mother-of-pearl pendant on a chain necklace. The mother of pearl is produced naturally in c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2278
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2014
RRP £9,550 Inc taxes / $10,200 Excl taxes / 11,100 € Inc taxes
Model VCARD79100
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Mother...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2014 Alhambra Grey Mother of Pearl Holiday Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2325
Comes With Invoice with Box
Date 2014
Model ARO5SX00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl
Weight 5.4 g
Length 42 cm
Condition Excell...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Limited Edition Holiday 2022 Celadon Sevres
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Vintage Alhambra creations remain faithful to its timeless elegance. The iconic clover motif is a potent symbol ...
Category
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Magic Alhambra Pendant Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" clover-shaped pendant featuring a carved letterwood center mounted in a beaded 18k rose gold frame. Suspended from the matching long chain neckla...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" necklace, designed with ten textured 18k rose gold clover-shaped stations in beaded frames, the stations on an 18k rose gold cable chain. Lobste...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2013 Diamond Malachite Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2289
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2013
Model ARO49S00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Diamond, Malachite
Weight 6.5 g
Length 42 cm
Condition Excel...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2316
Comes With Full Set (Box + 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
St...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Alhambra Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2291
Comes With Box Only
Date 2014
RRP £ 10,200 Inc taxes / $ 10,800 Excl taxes / 11,600 € Inc taxes
Model ARA45700
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Turquoi...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Zodiac Medal Aries 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Zodiac Medal Aries 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 11.54 grams
Pendant: 21.5mm
Zodiac sign: Arie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2211
Comes With VCA pouch
Date 2014
RRP £7,900 Inc taxes / $ 8,400 / 9000 € Inc taxes
Model VCARA42700
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Onyx
Weight 24.6 g
L...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Agate Yellow Gold 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels
Collection: Vintage Alhambra
Type: 10 Motif Necklace
Metal: Yellow Gold
Metal Purity: 18k
Stones: Blue Agate
Motif Dimensions: approx. 12.54 x 1...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2175
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2014
RRP £2,870 incl. taxes / $ 3,050 excl. taxes / 3,300 € incl. taxes
Model VCARD35800
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow G...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2058
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels
Model VCARO9VA00
Date Circa 2021
Retail Price £2,990 Including taxes / $ 3,200 Excluding taxes / 3450 € Including taxes
_________________________...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl White Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: CT-1948
Brand VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Model VCARN32200
Date Circa 2014
RRP £4,250 Incl taxes/4 850 € Inclu taxes / $ 4,500 Excl taxes
_________________________________...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
VCA Diamond and Gold Necklace, D-F Color, VVS1-VS1 Clarity, Platinum & 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Behold the rarity of an original French Van Cleef & Arpels masterpiece in this stunning necklace. Exquisite in design, it showcases a symphony of diamonds set in a meticulous interpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Experience the enchantment of the Van Cleef & Arpels 'Magic Alhambra' pendant, a special edition exclusively created for Van Cleef's New York City boutique. Crafted in 18k white gol...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-1661
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels
Model VCARN59E00
Date 2009
Diamonds Approx.0.60ct
___________________________________________________________________
Metal 18K Yellow Gold
Seri...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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..
Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for antique, new or vintage necklaces?
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.
Creators Similar to Van Cleef & Arpels
Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What the flower is on Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry varies. Artisans at the luxury jewelry house have drawn inspiration from several types of flowers over time, including roses, chrysanthemums, peonies and daisies. Floral designs are frequently set with gemstones at their center and feature glittering pavé petals. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- Who wears Van Cleef & Arpels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Many notable people wear Van Cleef & Arpels. During the 1970s, celebrities like Françoise Hardy, Princess Grace of Monaco and Elizabeth Taylor helped make the luxury jewelry maker famous worldwide by sporting pieces from the Alhambra collection. Today, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Adele, Sienna Miller, Mariah Carey, Kate Middleton and many other celebrities step out wearing pieces made by the luxury jewelry house. Explore a selection of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels is popular because it has been focused on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry since the brand's early days. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer's taste and style. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef has also gained very prominent fans over the years, which definitely contributes to its popularity. The house's clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich and Jacqueline Onassis. British royals, whom have long been influencers when it comes to jewelry and fashion, are among the world's countless devotees of Van Cleef's Alhambra collection. In the aughts, Reese Witherspoon was routinely photographed in her onyx Alhambra necklace. Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey were also seen sporting pieces from the collection. Find Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are not the same. Although both are French and specialize in fine jewelry, they are different makers. Alfred Van Cleef and Salomon Arpels founded Van Cleef & Arpels, while Louis-François Cartier established Cartier. Explore a diverse assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A few things are special about Van Cleef & Arpels. The French luxury jewelry maker is noted for its longstanding focus on technical virtuosity, artisanship and artistry. The maker is also known for its innovative designs. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting, a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and "drawers" that keep the setting hidden. Another innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet. Clients have also been drawn by the elegance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. Over the years, its pieces have drawn inspiration from current events, such as the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the end of World War II and the 1960s interest in the Middle East and India. Shop a wide variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels is from France. In 1905, the luxury jewelry house opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme, across from the Hôtel Ritz in Paris. Today, the company maintains its headquarters in the city. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels uses a variety of stones in its pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's most common materials include malachite, mother-of-pearl, carnelian, onyx, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chalcedony and tiger's eye. In addition, there are Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with gemstones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires. There are even pieces featuring wood and S�vres porcelain. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1sDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The most iconic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is arguably the Alhambra. It features 20 clover-shaped motifs. When it debuted in 1968, each clover was formed from gold and had gold beads around its edges. In 1971, the house began making the motif from colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Many celebrities, like Grace Kelly, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton, have sported the necklace over the years. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Van Cleef & Arpels clover represents luck, fortune, health and love, according to the brand. This motif is famously seen in the iconic Alhambra collection, but the luxury jewelry house has used four-leaf clover motifs in designs since the 1920s. Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, the Van Cleef & Arpels iconic shape is not a cross. Called the Alhambra, the shape is actually a four-leaf clover. As a young man, Jacques Arpels, the nephew of one of the jewelry maker's founders, was fascinated with the relationship that four-leaf clovers have long shared with good fortune. His Alhambra motif pays tribute to the lucky charm but also references the quatrefoils so prevalent in the Moorish architecture of Spain's stately Alhambra palace, which is where the series gets its name. Explore a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels has rose gold pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's designs in 18-karat rose gold include the Alhambra necklace, the Félicité wedding band and the Perlée Signature bangle bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To authenticate Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry, check for stamps. Authentic pieces will display either VCA or Van Cleef & Arpels plus a serial number, a metal hallmark and a trademark. Shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, the red stone is usually Brazilian carnelian, a type of semiprecious gemstone that typically comes from Greece and Asia. The luxury jewelry brand uses the stone in it’s Bouton d’or and Alhambra collections. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels became popular early in the 20th century. Many trend-setting women of the time sported Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. The jewelry house’s fashion-conscious clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. Its popularity has continued to the present day. Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels's quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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.
Read More
This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry & Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelets
Van Cleef & Arpels Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Objets d'Art and Vertu
Van Cleef & Arpels Clip-on Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Cocktail Rings
Van Cleef & Arpels Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Band Rings
Van Cleef & Arpels Link Bracelets