Van Cleef & Arpels Link 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.
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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2422
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2016
RRP £ 3400 Inc taxes / $ 3,600 Excl taxes /3900 € Inc taxes
Model Pure Alhambra
Serial Number JExxxxx
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
S...
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2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, 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...
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2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Yellow 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 Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Magic Alhambra Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" long necklace, featuring eleven various-sized mother-of-pearl clover-shaped motifs in 18k yellow gold beaded frames, the stations on an 18k yellow...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace from the Vintage Alhambra (VCARF48800) collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Featuring 20 iconic clover motifs, each motif is set with...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
VCA malechite Alhambra 16 motif pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This iconic VCA Alhambra pendant consists of 16 motifs of varying sizes made of malechite. The necklace measures 130cm and can be worn in many wa...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 10 Motif Gold Alhambra Blue Lapis Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold 10 Motif Alhambra Lapis Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite necklace features ten iconic Alhambra motifs adorned with lapis l...
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20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Link 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...
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20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” necklace, designed with five textured 18k rose gold clover-shaped motifs alternating with five clover-shaped le...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
RARE Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx and White Gold 14 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Collection: Pure Alhambra
Stone: Onyx
Metal: 18k White Gold
Includes service papers from the boutique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, White Gold
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...
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1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow and White Gold Two-Tone Twisted Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Count on this Van Cleef & Arpels necklace to give any outfit the lift it needs. It features two chunky and curvy cords, in solid 18K white and yellow gold, that twist and overlap. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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...
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1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 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...
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2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A luxurious 18k white gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection VCARN18900. The necklace features 6 four leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rock Crystal 20 Motif Necklace Very Rare
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 motif Rock Crystal limited edition necklace.
Absolutely fabulous and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k 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...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Diamond Black Onyx White Gold 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite long Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Alhambra collection features 20 lucky clover motifs crafted in 18k white gold, 10 are set with black onyx and 10 are ...
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2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
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 Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 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 Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Blue Agate Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Blue Agate Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Additional Information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gender: Women
Line: Alhambra
Material: Yellow gold (18K)
Conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold 4.83 CTW
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold 4.83 CTW
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 130034
Listing Title: Van Cleef...
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21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Interlock Rope Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a twisted rope motif necklace with looping disk stations
Comprised of hinged twist, bar, and round disk links
Bead set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds
Weigh...
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1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Byzantine Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic long necklace from the iconic Byzantine Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a series of polished gold openwork Alhambra ...
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1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Onyx and Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Onyx, and Coral Necklace
An 18k yellow gold link necklace, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, onyx, and white coral signed...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Tiger’s Eye Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels
CIRCA: 1980
MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold
GEMSTONE: Tiger’s Eye
WEIGHT: 12.3 grams
MEASUREMENTS: The chain’s length is 17”, the diameter of pendant is 10/16...
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1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Rose 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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...
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2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
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...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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 Link Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, limited edition rareVan Cleef & Arpels Vintage "Alhambra" diamond and lapis lazuli 20 clover motif necklace . ( with Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate of Authenticity)
This nec...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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...
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20th Century French Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Link 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...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace-Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pendant composed of textured gold, accented by luminous round diamonds, suspended from a similarly-set necklace, total gross weight approximately 202 dwt., length 28½ in...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored blue and yellow Ceylon sapphires (GIA certified), all masterfully set in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace is designed as a seamless series of thirty-two gold panels, each with a gracefully scalloped outer edge and pavé-set with brilliant-cut round diamonds. Each of the seven center-front panels is embellished by a large pear-shaped sapphire of richly saturated hue, alternating between yellow and blue colored sapphires. The panels gently curve from their inner to outer edge, giving maximum exposure to impeccably set diamonds and resulting in exceptional overall brilliance. The sapphires add just the right amount of uniqueness and intrigue to this elegant design. Van Cleef expertly uses each necklace element – its scalloped silhouette, curved panels, and sparkling pave diamond surface – to create an appearance of a luminous and dressy lace collar. True to its luxurious French heritage...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Retro Tubogas Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Ruby and Diamond Snake Link Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels. Made in France, circa 1950.
18 kt., centering a curved polished panel accented by 6 round diamonds approximately .40 c...
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1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A natural yellow Ceylon sapphire diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is beautifully finished in 18kt yellow gold foll...
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20th Century American Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tassel Gold Necklace or Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s, comprising a long chain diamond necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold, suspending a large tassel completely embellished with brilliant diamonds, with approximately 65 carats in its entirety. This interchangeable piece measures approximately 22.25 inches in length and can be worn in several ways. as a long necklace, a wrapped choker...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysoprase Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable Van Cleef & Arpels long 18k gold link necklace that dates back to the 1970's, elegantly set with alternating interlocking links made of 18k gold and chrysoprase. Every o...
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1970s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Necklace Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An impeccable trio by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 1980's set is comprised of a necklace, earrings, and ring, all of which are finely set with an opulence of brilliant-cut diamonds and r...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow 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...
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2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem & Diamond Floral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem & Diamond Floral Necklace, this necklace features a combination of sapphires, rubies, and diamonds in a necklace design. It showcases a delightful flower...
Category
1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels link necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels link necklaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Van Cleef & Arpels diamond link necklaces, from our inventory of 35, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 62 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider link necklaces by Cartier, Yves Saint Laurent, and Christian Dior. Prices for Van Cleef & Arpels link necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,750 and tops out at $500,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $46,225.
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- 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.
- 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 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, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels became popular early in the 20th century. Many trend-setting women of the time sported Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. The jewelry house’s fashion-conscious clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. Its popularity has continued to the present day. Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels's quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No single Van Cleef & Arpels stone is the most durable. A few stones commonly used by the jewelry maker compete for the title. Among them are carnelian, tiger's eye, onyx and agate. All four of these stones have a hardness rating of 7.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Keep in mind that how well you care for and store your jewelry, not just its materials, will impact its longevity. Following the care instructions provided by Van Cleef & Arpels can help your piece stand the test of time. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry is fake, first look for markings. Authentic pieces will have the brand name or "VCA," a serial number, the hallmark of the metal and a trademark symbol. In addition, look at the clasps. Signs of soldering or poor quality hardware may indicate a replica. Find a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
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