Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
French
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. 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.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. 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 signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. 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. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
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, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.71 Carat Diamond Platinum Bonheur Solitaire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Van Cleef&Arpels
Name:Bonheur Solitaire Ring
Material:1P diamond (D0.71ct E-VVS2-3Ex), Pt950 Platinum
Weight:6.3g（Approx)
Ring size:Britis...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Toujours Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Toujours 4mm Wide Wedding Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Details:
Ring Size: European 51, US 5 3/4
Width: 4mm
Weight: 6.7 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: VCA PT950 51 JB070451
...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ring in white gold with 3 diamonds (respectively 0.5, 1.5, and 2 cts) and sapphires. Made in France, circa 1950
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Textured Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning retro Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k textured yellow gold and beautifully complemented with carved black onyx and brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimate...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This, beautiful and iconic dome ring from Van Cleef's & Arpels was made in the 1960's it beautifully incorporates Emeralds, Sapphires & Diamonds in a swinging striped pattern. Mounte...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with ruby (5.4 x 5.4mm) and approx. 0.28ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 7.75, ring top is 15mm wide. Marked: Van Cleef & Arpels,NY 5k 531...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Toujours Wedding Band Ring in Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Style: TOUJOURS Wedding Band Ring
Serial: BSO1423
Metal: Platinum PT950
Width: 4 MM
Size: 9.75 - sizable
Hallmark: VCA BS01423
Includes: Elegant Ring Box
R...
Category
1990s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcasing Angel Skin Coral and a very deep colored Smokey Quartz set in 18k yellow gold.
Size 5 (Resizeable)
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels One of a Kind Les Jardins Diamond Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Les Jardins tanzanite & diamond suite is a spectacular one-of-a-kind duo by Van Cleef & Arpels. With the Les Jardins collection, Van Cleef & Arpels draws on the art of ornamental gar...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very classy and elegant, this beautiful Emerald ring is created by the famed jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Center Emerald of 1.25 carats is mounted with 3.2 carats of diamond...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Clover 18Kt White Gold large Model Ring Round Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Perlee clover ring, white gold, round diamonds, medium model; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
About the collection:
The Perlee clovers creations ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Important 18k white gold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with sapphires and approx. 7.00ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 4.75, ring top - 28mm x 33mm, sits approx. 15mm from the...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Socrate Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the impressive Socrate collection features a delicate sparkling floral bouquet crafted in 18k white gold and set with 132 brilliant-cut rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Vendome Solitaire Ring US 4
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Van Cleef&Arpels
Name:Vendome Solitaire Diamond Ring
Material :1P diamond (0.51ct D-VVS2-VG), 950 Platinum
Comes with:Van Cleef & Arpels Box,Case,Warranty, GIA certificate, Rep...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Dress Ring, circa 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage diamond dress ring. Set with one hundred and ninety six round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 3.38 carats, bor...
Category
1950s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.43 Carat Diamond Platinum Bonheur Solitaire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand: Van Cleef&Arpels
Name:Bonheur Solitaire Ring
Material :Diamond(D0.43ct D-VVS2-Ex),Pt950 Platinum
Comes with:VCA Box,Case,Certificate,GIA ...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 33 round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, F color total weight .70ct
Deta...
Category
1990s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest Van Cleef and Arpels round brill...
Category
Early 2000s Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond White and Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels a lapis and diamond ring. The white and yellow 18 karat gold features 8 diamonds weighing approximately .16 carats. Lapis 9. x 10mm, overall ring width 1...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond Gold Band ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage diamond ring. Set with three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, seventy five in total, in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White and Yellow Gold Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white and yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The center of the ring is white gold with a twisted rope pattern. Circa 1970's.
Signed, "Van Cleef Et Arpels...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Wide Pavé Diamond Eternity Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels wide pavé diamond eternity band in 18K yellow gold. The band features 156 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total approximately 7 carats, F-G color and VVS2-VS1 ...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Rosee" 4.25 Carats Diamond Gold Floral Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K Yellow Gold.
There are 4.25ct in Diamonds F VVS.
The ring has French Maker Marks on the outside of the ring.
The ring comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
The ring...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Onyx And Diamond Ring By Van Cleef &and Arpels.
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Consisting Of Several Pave Set Sections Divided By Inset Carved Onyx Sections
Ring Contains 42 Round Brill...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Unenhanced Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1945
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. An extremely rare piece presenting a very early example of the Van Cleef & Arpels famous Alhambra motif within a ring. Set with a natural...
Category
1940s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Navette Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat YG
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels navette shaped diamond cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold features 32 round brilliant cut diamonds F color VS clarity bead set in scalloped shaped bezels. Tot...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous women's ring from Van Cleef and Arpels made in 18k yellow gold and featuring a faceted 7.0mm round sapphire center stone in sparkling bright royal blue color. Completed by a stunning pave-setting of surrounded by round diamonds. Circa 1990s.
12mm (1/2") Width.
Ring Size 7 - EU 54. Resizable. Sizing fees will be provided upon request.
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold.
Total Gram Weight: 8.6.
Estimated Diamond Carat Weight: 2.04.
Estimated Gemstone Carat Weight: 1.55.
Diamond Color: E-F.
Diamond Clarity...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Tutti Frutti Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Hawaii Tutti Frutti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond weight approx. 2.00 carats total. Ruby weight approx. 0.50 carats total. Sapphire weight approx. 0.75 carats t...
Category
1990s American Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ring and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A classic wide band with a matching pair of gorgeous earrings from Van Cleef and Arpels! This jewelry set is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a basket-weave motif pave-set wit...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Rose Gold Ring Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2238
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date Circa 2021
RRP £750 Incl taxes/$800 Excl taxes/860 € Incl taxes
Model VCARN33000
Serial Number JC******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Ring Siz...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring 18k Gold size 6.25
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Cluster Diamond and 18K Gold Ring, a dazzling vintage piece crafted in France in the 1980s. The presence of the...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Ring Size 54
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful ring from famed designer Van Cleef & Arpels. The design is know as the Vintage Alhambra ring, guilloché design in 18k white gold.
The ring is timeless and classic great f...
Category
2010s French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring Duo VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless pair of rings created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France.
The rings are made of 18 karat yellow gold. Each ring features an approximately 0.42-carat princess cut di...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Star Sapphire Onyx & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
A breathtaking design from Van Cleef & Arpels. This stunning art deco ring is crafted in platinum with details throughout. The highlight of the design is a cabochon cut star sapphire...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Three Diamond Black Onyx Ring France 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning ring by Van Cleef & Arpels with three Diamonds, Black Onyx and 18 Karat Gold. The ring is made in
France. The classic elegant jewel is a vintage Van Cleef jewel...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Band Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. There are a total of 11 round diamonds on the ring. Ring Size US 5.50.
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring adorned with the finest round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 5 1/2 and can be resized.
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pave Golden Sapphire Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Pave ring in 18k yellow gold set with beautiful golden yellow sapphires in an intricate swirling design 1" in width.
Size: US 5 1/4 / EU 50 (Resizeable)
Inventor...
Category
Early 2000s French Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring adorned with the finest round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 5 1/2 and can be resized.
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century Van Cleef & Arpels bombé ring is a striking and sensuous period design is set with over ten carats of diamonds. The voluminous form, dripping and patterned with roun...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Sapphire Diamond Floral Motif Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning display of craftsmanship in this fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring showcasing graduating colors of pink sapphire illuminated by round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k ...
Category
Early 2000s Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels rings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels rings 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 rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 9 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 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider rings by Boucheron, Fred Paris, and Mauboussin. Prices for Van Cleef & Arpels rings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,995 and tops out at $26,851, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $5,820.
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Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What the flower is on Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry varies. Artisans at the luxury jewelry house have drawn inspiration from several types of flowers over time, including roses, chrysanthemums, peonies and daisies. Floral designs are frequently set with gemstones at their center and feature glittering pavé petals. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- Who wears Van Cleef & Arpels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Many notable people wear Van Cleef & Arpels. During the 1970s, celebrities like Françoise Hardy, Princess Grace of Monaco and Elizabeth Taylor helped make the luxury jewelry maker famous worldwide by sporting pieces from the Alhambra collection. Today, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Adele, Sienna Miller, Mariah Carey, Kate Middleton and many other celebrities step out wearing pieces made by the luxury jewelry house. Explore a selection of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels is popular because it has been focused on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry since the brand's early days. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer's taste and style. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef has also gained very prominent fans over the years, which definitely contributes to its popularity. The house's clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich and Jacqueline Onassis. British royals, whom have long been influencers when it comes to jewelry and fashion, are among the world's countless devotees of Van Cleef's Alhambra collection. In the aughts, Reese Witherspoon was routinely photographed in her onyx Alhambra necklace. Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey were also seen sporting pieces from the collection. Find Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are not the same. Although both are French and specialize in fine jewelry, they are different makers. Alfred Van Cleef and Salomon Arpels founded Van Cleef & Arpels, while Louis-François Cartier established Cartier. Explore a diverse assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A few things are special about Van Cleef & Arpels. The French luxury jewelry maker is noted for its longstanding focus on technical virtuosity, artisanship and artistry. The maker is also known for its innovative designs. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting, a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and "drawers" that keep the setting hidden. Another innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet. Clients have also been drawn by the elegance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. Over the years, its pieces have drawn inspiration from current events, such as the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the end of World War II and the 1960s interest in the Middle East and India. Shop a wide variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels is from France. In 1905, the luxury jewelry house opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme, across from the Hôtel Ritz in Paris. Today, the company maintains its headquarters in the city. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels uses a variety of stones in its pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's most common materials include malachite, mother-of-pearl, carnelian, onyx, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chalcedony and tiger's eye. In addition, there are Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with gemstones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires. There are even pieces featuring wood and S�vres porcelain. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1sDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The most iconic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is arguably the Alhambra. It features 20 clover-shaped motifs. When it debuted in 1968, each clover was formed from gold and had gold beads around its edges. In 1971, the house began making the motif from colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Many celebrities, like Grace Kelly, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton, have sported the necklace over the years. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Van Cleef & Arpels clover represents luck, fortune, health and love, according to the brand. This motif is famously seen in the iconic Alhambra collection, but the luxury jewelry house has used four-leaf clover motifs in designs since the 1920s. Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, the Van Cleef & Arpels iconic shape is not a cross. Called the Alhambra, the shape is actually a four-leaf clover. As a young man, Jacques Arpels, the nephew of one of the jewelry maker's founders, was fascinated with the relationship that four-leaf clovers have long shared with good fortune. His Alhambra motif pays tribute to the lucky charm but also references the quatrefoils so prevalent in the Moorish architecture of Spain's stately Alhambra palace, which is where the series gets its name. Explore a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels has rose gold pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's designs in 18-karat rose gold include the Alhambra necklace, the Félicité wedding band and the Perlée Signature bangle bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To authenticate Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry, check for stamps. Authentic pieces will display either VCA or Van Cleef & Arpels plus a serial number, a metal hallmark and a trademark. Shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, the red stone is usually Brazilian carnelian, a type of semiprecious gemstone that typically comes from Greece and Asia. The luxury jewelry brand uses the stone in it’s Bouton d’or and Alhambra collections. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 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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