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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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Magic Alhambra collection features a lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx. The chain leng...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k yellow gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k
yellow gold. The necklace features 20 lapis lazuli clover motifs. Equipped with lobster clasp. Inscribed: VCA 750, 4K629.132.
Stamp...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960’s 18k yellow gold necklace, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and 16 pearls 10.5-15.5mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Total diamond carat weight approx. 100 cts.
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Umbrella and Table Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
A mid-century pendant charm created by Van Cleef & Arpels, showcasing an umbrella and table design, complete with a pear-shaped emerald representing an absinthe drink, accompanied by...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Inseparable Love Birds Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels portrays the eternal bond of inseparable love birds against a backdrop of the radiant sun, with one bird embellished with exquisite single-cut diamonds and the oth...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold 18K Set Earrings Necklace 1980S
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage basket weave wide Yellow Gold 18K Set composed by Earrings and Necklace.
Circa 1980.
Signed Van Cleef and Arpels, marked and numbered.
French marks.
Nec...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gemstone 18k Yellow Interchangeable Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and versatile Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 3 interchangable circular enhancer pendants crafted in amber, malachite, and lapis ...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
A beautiful vintage pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels with a stunning pair of deep red pear cu...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels
CIRCA: 1970s
MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold
WEIGHT: 6 grams
MEASUREMENTS: 3/4" Diameter
HALLMARKS: VCA, 18K
A vintage (circa 1970s) 18k gold Taurus Zodiac ...
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1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace This necklace has a woven motif with 96 round diamonds weighing approximately 6 carats all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Van Cle...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphires and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship that captures the essence of timeless elegance. T...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace is an embodiment of sophistication and timeless elegance, reflecting the brand's commitment to beauty and excell...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Flying Beauties Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare and colletible vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Flying Beauties collection is crafted in textured 18k yellow gold and accented a solitaire brilliant-cut ...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Alhambra Necklace 16 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Natural Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony
16 Different Sized Alhambra Motifs
Metal: 18K White Gold
Length: 24" Long
Weight: 67.6 Grams
Clasp: Box Catch with a Hidden Safety
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef Cadenas Diamond Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Diamonds Approx.5.00Ctw
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Length: 36" Long
Weight: 97 Grams
Clasp: Box Catch with a Hidden Safety
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
VCA Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace with Malachite & Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing an authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Butterfly Necklace with Malachite and Diamond.
This exquisite piece highligh...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arples Sapphire and Pearl Necklace by André Vassort
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding necklace from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Van Cleef & Arples. This piece consists of 55 round shaped cultured pearls; all of which are p...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pery et Fils Three Line Diamond Necklace, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Three Line Diamond Necklace made in 18k White Gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, makers mark- Pery et Fils, Numbered. Circa 1955. There are appx. 276 round diamond...
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20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
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 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 Cadenas Diamonds Gold Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23591001
■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
■Product Name: Cadena Gold Long Necklace
■Product Code/Model Number: -
■Material: 9P Diamonds, 750 K18 YG (Yellow Gold)
■Weight: App...
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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This adorable rare and collectible Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace features a 15.0mm x 21.0mm owl pendant set with Mother-of-Pearl and brilliant-cut round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 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 paperwork.
A very rare 20 motif Alhmabra necklace in White Coral, V...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
VCA diamond necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF NECKLACE.
A magnificent example of elegance and sophistication from the renowned Paris Jewler Van Cleef and Arpels .
This opera length necklace is intricately set with ap...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Small Cross Pendant Necklace is a delicate and elegant piece of jewelry that combines timeless design with exquisite craftsmanship. This...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 Cle...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
Elevate your style with the exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, a harmonious blend of elegance and spirituality. Crafted with the utmost prec...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s silver and gold slim choker
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels choker is made of silver and 18k gold and is very flexible. It carries the French assay marks and workshop marks for Lasbleiz, Fournier, Vitielo.
Category
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Ivory Long Necklace 18 carat Gold 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Long necklace in 18-carat yellow gold and ivory.
Long necklace in 750 mil yellow gold, composed of articulated...
Category
1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Bracelet Combination.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Multi Color Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Bracelet and Pendant Combination.
-!5 Cabochon-Cut Rubies approximately 15 Ct.
-15 Emerald ...
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20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's VCA Butterfly Necklace Blue Sapphire Marquises cut center and Six Rounds. Hallmarked vca 750 Numbered
18 inch necklace adjustable to 16
U...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's VCA Butterfly Necklace Ruby Marques cut center and Six Rounds. Hallmarked vca 750 Numbered
18 inch necklace adjustable to 16
Unpolished...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels
Alhambra Necklace
18K Yellow Gold
Signed VCA Pendant and Chain
Chain Length 18 inches
Pendant: 1 inch by 1 inch
Pendant Hallmarked: vca 1998 CUxxxx
Also the...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace, Estimated 25 Cts Total Weight of Fine D-E Color and VVS clarity.
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY 55xxx
About
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Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels
Green Emerald & Diamonds Butterfly Necklace
One cabochon Green Emerald est. 0.50 ct and round brilliant-cut D-F VVS1-VV...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels pendant necklace features a stunning coral flower design with a diamond accent. The pendant is set in 18k yellow gold It is signed by the VCA and is a Flower style...
Category
1980s French Post-War Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace.
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
VAN CLEEF & ARPEL Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Flower Lattice Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features an open lattice 19.0mm x 26.0mm clover flower pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a round red ruby. Made in France circ...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic 18ct Gold Capricorn Pendant from the Zodiac Collection
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An 18ct gold Zodiac pendant by Georges Lenfant for Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960s, the round disc shaped pendant for the 10th sign Capricorn designed as an ancient coin, the front w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Two-Color Gold Chain, Converts to Necklace and Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s two-color gold figaro link chain, convertible to a shorter necklace and a bracelet, in 18k white and yellow gold. Van Cleef & Arpels, France. #B4313R2.
Total length: 35", b...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Crab Zodiac Gold Medal Charm Mini K18 YG W19.04mm×H18.94mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Brand: VanCleef & Arpels
■ Product Name: Zodiac Mini Medal - Cancer
■ Material: 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold
■ Weight: Approximately 7.0g (Approx)
■ Size: Approximately W19.04mm × H18.94...
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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra 20 Motifs Lapis Lazuli 18k YG VCA Certified Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif lucky clover necklace from the iconic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and inlaid with blue lapis lazuli in round bead...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Necklace
Beautiful Pear Emerald and gold necklace featuring 7 pear shape certified Columbian emeralds.
Ac...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl and Coral Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl and Angel Skin Coral gold necklace.
A beautiful combination of mother of pearl and coral in this vintage “Babylon” necklace...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "VCA" 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, original retro 18 karat yellow gold chain and diamond necklace. The necklace is from the 1980's with an English link/ herringbone chain style and center diamond ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Passe-Partout Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. . This piece features a tubogas chain with a hidden clasp that doubles as a pendant, which is also tubular in fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Center Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
French Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Center Diamond Necklace. The diamonds weigh a total of appx. 25 carats. The center marquise diamond weighs appx. 1.50 carats. The length is 17.5 in...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950 Pill box Pendant Charm In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pill box pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A very unusual pill box pendant, created by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 195...
Category
1950s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Emerald Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Emerald Necklace
Featuring three rows adorned with round-cut diamonds and square-cut emeralds.
Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French maker's...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Five-Row Diamond Link Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly flexible necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels that dates back to the 1990s, designed as five rows of graduated round-cut diamonds of exceptional brilliance, exqui...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Aries Zodiac
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Modelled as an 18K yellow gold medallic pendant, one side depicting Aries the ram in raised relief, the reverse showing the dates of this zodiac sign wit...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Taurus Vintage Zodiac Charm Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized Taurus figure with detailed features
Verso depicting the Taurus astrological sign
Centered in a pierced round frame surround
Suspending from jump ring bale
Sta...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s VCA coral and diamond necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This striking 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond necklace is beautifully made with a detachable 18 carat gold and diamond clasp that connects the plaited strands of coral. Th...
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Pearl Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Centered around a lustrous pearl, this enchanting necklace features a meticulously crafted bow design, adorned with sparkling round-cut diamonds that catch the light beautifully. Set...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond Chalcedony Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a vintage pendant with a chain designed by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1980s. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold.
The piece features:
- 49 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 1.2ct,...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
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, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace
An 18 karat yellow gold necklace set with cabochon turquoise and round cut diamonds. The necklace is made of 3 sections a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces for sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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- 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 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 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 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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