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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Period: 1960s
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Burma Sapphire 7.32 cts
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA Italy Cabochon blue sapphire, 7.32 ct Ring
Gia Report: Burma No Indictions of Heating
Size 5.25
Measurements: 12.35 x 9.75 x 5.94 mm
Pleasant Burmese color sapphire
Clarity: visi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ring with 2 Pear Natural Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ring with 2 Pear Natural Blue Sapphires And Diamonds.
A gorgeous VCA yellow gold 18K ring. With 2 blue, pear shape cut sapphire...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow + White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, E Color and 2 princess cut Rubies.
This rare and authentic...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18K Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Aquamarine Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the exquisite craftsmanship of Van Cleef and Arpels with this captivating Diamond and Aquamarine Ring. In very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with ...
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1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Diamond ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yellow Gold 18k all Diamond VCA Philippine Ring Size 4 can be resized up a little. Hallmarked VCA numbered and the .50 ct Diamonds. 1968 this vers...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Gold Ring, French, C. 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Napoli, Italy
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels white & brown enamel cocktail ring.
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, signed 'VCA', numbered, maker's mark 'P&Fils' for Péry et Cie,...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k YG, Diamond & Ruby Bypass Leaf Ring Vintage 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby & Diamond Bypass Leaf Ring Vintage
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.
T...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French 11.40 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 8.74 carats
Transparent dark blue in color and set in semi bezel with twisted rope surround
Curling around sapphir...
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1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Eternity Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the allure of timeless glamour with this Platinum Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Eternity Ring. Crafted to perfection, this exquisite piece is a testament to th...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels - " Phlippine " Ring in Chrysophrase and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic pave-set diamond curved panel, with tapered chrysoprase cabochon sides and tapered band. Maker’s mark for Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimated total diamond weight 0.55ct.
French assay marks.
Ring size 48
Weight 6.3g
Gold 18 K...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Oval Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large 11ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, E Color. Total Diamond Weight approximately 3ct
...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond 'Philippine' Ring, French, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels onyx and diamond 'Philippine' ring. Set with eighteen round single cut diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate total weight of 0.60 carats to a impressive bombé design featuring a central curving bezel, gold rope-work borders and open backholing, flanked by tapering dome shaped onyx panelled shoulders and flowing through to a solid tapering D-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, maker's mark 'VCA' for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered '68 B 5001 X L.2'2', exterior of band marked 'P&Fils' for Péry et Cie...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK K
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: US 4.75
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960. Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK I
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring. Set centrally with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.60 carats, to an ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Coral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Alhambra" coral diamond ring
Coral in a clover design, round-cut diamond of approximately 0.60 carat, 18 karat yellow gold; marked VCA, 18k, 5K790355E
Size: 7 ...
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK I
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond "Philippine" Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Coral and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the "Philippine" Collection.
Made in France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s European Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This highly collectable vintage diamond and black onyx navette shape boast twenty brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats, set in 18 karat g...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Gold and Diamond ring is set with approximately 0.90 carats of full cut diamonds. Size 6.25. Numbered, makers mark and export stamp...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond ring. Centrally set with five rectangular tallow cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels "Angel's Skin" Coral and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring.
1 Cabochon angel skin coral with round cut side diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
Ring Size: 6.5
Signed, Van Cleef...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Oval AGL Certified 10.28 Sapphire, Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Oval-Shaped Sapphire, Diamond Ring
A platinum ring, set with Thailand oval-shaped sapphire, and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Thailand sapphire weight approx. 10.2...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Mystery-Set Ruby Platinum Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Mystery-Set Ruby Platinum Dome Ring
Original Platinum mystery-set dome ring, set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds.
ring...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set Ruby, Diamond Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Ruby, Diamond Dome Ring
18k yellow gold and white gold dome ring, set with mystery-set ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds.
ring size 7.5
Signed “Van Cleef...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.69 carat sapphire and 0.55 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring made by Van Cleef and Arpels; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
This organic twist design is embellished with five impressive four-claw yellow gold set round faceted blue sapphires and five four-claw white gold set modern brilliant transitional round cut diamonds.
The 18k yellow gold ring is accented with channelled ridge decoration...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Diamond Emerald and Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold ring with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring has 15 round diamonds with an approximate total weight of 3.40 carats, F/G color, VS ...
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1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 14.83 Carats Round Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Luxurious three stone engagement ring features a 14.83 carats round brilliant diamond on a platinum six prong basket setting. GIA certified the center stone as J color and SI2 i...
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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 "Seville" Eight Row Spectacular Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional extra-wide diamond band. Made, signed and numbered by Van Cleef & Arpels. Known as the "SEVILLE" ring. Eight rows ( 6.25cts) of bright full-cut diamonds. Size 5 1/4 U.S.,...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
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Diamond
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 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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