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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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise White Gold 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue turquoise...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Nerval Diamond Green Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is from the elegant Nerval collection and features a 5-petal flower crafted in 18k yellow gold and green chalcedony and p...
Category
1680s French Antique Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, 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 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
Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clasp
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating back to the second or third decade of the 20th century, this sleek and sophisticated Art Deco diamond clasp was designed and meticulously...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Articulate Gold and Diamond Necklace
An 18 karat gold necklace set with 69 round cut diamonds
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY and numbered
Approximate Total Diamon...
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1970s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Triple String Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features three strands of cultured pearls, a total of 143 pearls, creamy white i...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels pearl diamond necklace
Round-cut diamonds, cultured pearls, yellow gold; marked Van Cleef & Arpels, NY, 49694
Size: clasp width 1 inch; necklace length 16.5 inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 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
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcases a butterfly design inlaid with round sapphires and round brilliant ...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
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 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 Diamond and Black Onyx Bow Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earring Set in the design of a ribbon bow made with diamonds and black onyx in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed VCA, numbered, French Marks. Total ...
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20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx
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 and Arpels Diamond Hematite Necklace and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Hematite Necklace and Earrings Set.
Necklace:
Length: 35.00 centimeters.
Pendant: 2.50 x 2.70 centimeter...
Category
Late 20th Century European Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Pisces Zodiac Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1970s, this Pisces pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is composed of 18K gold, diamond, and emeralds. The ribbed bail suspends a circular pendant, within ropetwist frame, ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An elegant gold and diamond necklace by VCA. Featuring ap. 9ct of diamonds, F color and VVS clarity. Gross weight is 82.8 grams, inner circumference is ap. 15 inches. Signed, numbered, stamped 750. Comes with a large vintage VCA box.
Category
Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An elegant bead necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. 18K yellow gold, approx. 4.95ct E-G/VS diamonds, lengths is ap. 19.5'', signed VCA, numbered.
Category
Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Heart Pendant Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels tiger's eye heart pendant long necklace
Pendant is made out of 18 karat yellow gold and has a heart-shaped tiger's eye as well as a roun...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Gold Gass Tank Locket Pendant and Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold vintage gas tank locket pendant by Péry Fils for Van Cleef and Arpels, signed, dated and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, on a Van Cleef...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Necklace with 2.48 Cts in VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A beautiful piece made in Paris, France circa 1970. It was crafted in solid 18 Karats of yellow and white gold, with high polished finish. I...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels chrysoprase and diamond pendant set in 18k yellow gold.
The pendant is set in an elegant tear drop shape, pave set with sparkly round brillian...
Category
1990s Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Button Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 34 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approxima...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds convertible into a Brooch.
The central Pattern is Removable and turns into a Brooch. Th...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace in 18k
yellow gold. This necklace is composed of 20 quatrefoil lapis lazuli motifs on a 18k yellow gold chain. Ea...
Category
20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 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 Gold Tubogas Passe-Partout Constellation Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Passe-Partout Constellation Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold.
A notable necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels dating from the ea...
Category
1940s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Semi-Rigid in 18 Carat Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Necklace Semi-rigid articulated in 18 carat Yellow Gold set with 7.79 carats of Diamonds. Interlaced Ribbon set with Diamonds on the Front of the Necklace.
The Nec...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sautoir Cadenas Long Necklace in 18 Kt Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Exceptional adjustable Cadenas Sautoir, long necklace in 18 kt white gold and diamonds composed of a large double snake mesh chain sliding on its padlock with bloc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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 Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces. This pair of necklaces each has ten motifs, turquoise plaques, all set in 18k white go...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Pendant Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels onyx disk pendant necklace in 18-karat yellow gold, circa 1970.
The pendant features a hinged enhancer with twisted carved detailing, from which hangs a...
Category
20th Century British Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 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 Diamond Lapis Lazuli Bow Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Bow Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 diamond VVS1 clarity, G color total weight .10ct
Details:
Necklace Length: 15.5''
Pendant: 15mm x...
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20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Kt Yellow Gold and 5.6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an opulence of white diamonds, weighing approximately 5.6 carats , all finely mounted in 18...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 9 diamond Alhambras 16mm each VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 3.50ct
Details:
Leng...
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1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Fleurette Flower Pendant Necklace
by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 113 diamonds, VS1 Clarity, G Color. Total Diamond Weight approx. 1.00ctw.
3 Ruby st...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Basket Weave Wide Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Basket Weave Wide Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Details:
Length: 16"
Width: 15mm
Weight: 101.1 grams
Stamped H...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Double Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Double Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace
Significance
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a wonder of retro d...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a wonder of retro design. This necklace is comprised of a revolutionary, flexible Tubogas link chain of 18K yellow gold. Slightly rais...
Category
20th Century French Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Station Necklace Choker
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tampa, FL
This beautiful Van Cleef and Arpels necklace is excellently crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and diamond stations featuring round br...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
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2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
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 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
Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Locomotive Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A bi-color 18 carat gold locomotive charm, with two diamond headlights and one emerald headlight, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, 97265, with an 18 carat gold Van Cleef & Ar...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Discs Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Discs Vintage Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 108 round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color
total weight approx....
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace, circa 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace c.1980s
For over a century, Van Cleef & Arpels has catered to the absolute...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2 Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklaces Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
2 Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklaces. Each Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra necklace can be sold separately and can be purchased together to link as one long 20 motif necklace. The two stamped VCA 750 with serial CL74445 and CL6913 respectively. This necklaces are price per item.
"Launched in 1968, Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic motif rapidly becomes an emblem of the Maison. For over four decades, women have loved the enchanting contours of this lucky-charm motif. It is a potent symbol of luck, health, fortune, and love.
Born as a long, plain yellow gold necklace...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cross
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Ropy Gold Cross Design filled with Diamonds. This elegant VCA piece is just the right addition to any jewelry wardrobe
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Knotted Link Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Knotted Link Chocker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Details:
Length: 15.25"
Width: 8mm
Weight: 79.9 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: VCA 750 OXXX.XXXX (serial number omitt...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Diamond Yellow Gold Passe-Partout Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Passe-Partout Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold.
A notable necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels dating from the early years of the iconic Passe-Partout collection. Thi...
Category
1940s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large 24 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold 24 Large Motifs Alhambra Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 24 large motifs of 18k yellow gold Alhambras 1" each.
Details:
Length: 16.5"
Width: 1"
Weight: ...
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1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
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..
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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, 2024No single Van Cleef & Arpels stone is the most durable. A few stones commonly used by the jewelry maker compete for the title. Among them are carnelian, tiger's eye, onyx and agate. All four of these stones have a hardness rating of 7.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Keep in mind that how well you care for and store your jewelry, not just its materials, will impact its longevity. Following the care instructions provided by Van Cleef & Arpels can help your piece stand the test of time. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels became popular early in the 20th century. Many trend-setting women of the time sported Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. The jewelry house’s fashion-conscious clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. Its popularity has continued to the present day. Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels's quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, celebrities have been known to wear Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. Over the years, many trendsetters have been photographed wearing the jewelry maker's pieces. They include Mariah Carey, Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and Kate Middleton. Pieces from the Alhambra collection are especially popular with celebrities. Find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Although opinions may vary, the most famous Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry is arguably the Alhambra collection, which debuted in 1970. Jacques Arpels – the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 – liked to say, "To be lucky, you must believe in luck." This mantra is embodied in the four-leaf clover motif of the Alhambra collection, and it can be found in sketches in the house’s archives dating back to the 1910s. The quatrefoil shape also has architectural resonance, as it is found in Gothic and Renaissance structures and in such Moorish buildings as the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which inspired the name of this famed Van Cleef & Arpels line. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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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