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: 1970s
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ri
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA double cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 5.30 carats, accompanied by ...
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1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Diamond Stacking Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels
Stacking Band
Green Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Stacking Ring, this variation also produced in ruby and sapphire from the 1970's
Measurements: 8.2 mm x 5.5 mm x...
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1970s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Beryl, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold White Coral Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold White Coral Diamond Alhambra Ring from Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 1 round brilliant cut diamond, VVS1 clarity, F color. Total diamond weight: .06ct
Alhambra cut white ...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Coral Butterfly Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Vintage 18k Yellow gold Coral Motif Butterfly Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with a centre butterfly motif of Coral inlay that is further complemented by a b...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring
features Lapis Lazuli lucky clover Motif. 18k yellow gold and bezel-set brilliant-cut round diamond of an estimated 0.05 carats set in the ce...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set coral ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1951-1975. It was crafted in sol...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Peridot 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels
18K Yellow Gold Peridot Ring Bezel Set
The Green Peridot is 2.39 ct
Hallmarked VCA Eagle Head & Workshop Stamp
Size 5
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Peridot, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Wood Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A vintage modernist ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpel...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA Emerald & Diamond Asymmetrical Stacking Ring.
Pave Set Round Brilliant Diamonds and Emeralds
TW 1.55 cts
18k Yellow Gold
Size 5.5
Produced in several variations of stacking rings from 1970...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond Ring Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
18ct gold Very Rare Van Cleef & Arpels PHILIPPINES ring
Set with 2 polished green Chrysoprase hard stones either side of a Diamond Pave centre.
Van Cleef & Arpeks arguably the Ma...
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1970s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970's Van Cleef and Arpels Green Chrysoprase and Diamond Dress Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef and Arpels diamond and chrysoprase dress ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring centrally features a deep green chrysoprase stone which has been beautif...
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1970s British Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Band Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Ring band designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful contemporary ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful ring has been carefully cra...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Diamond and Onyx Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer / Hallmarks: Van Cleef & Arpels
♦ Metal: 18 karat
♦ Gem stone: 20 Diamonds = .60 carats F VS1
♦ Width 8mm
♦ Design Era: Contemporary
♦ Circa 1999
♦ Size 6,
♦ Weight 7.9 g...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Taurus Zodiacal Ring In 18Kt Gold With Two Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Taurus zodiac ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very rare zodiacal ring, created by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring was made up in the shape ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA GIA 10.10ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
GIA-certified 10.10ct diamond and emerald ring in an 18k yellow gold mounting. The center diamond is J color and VS1 clarity. The mounting is studded with collection-grade round bril...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Golden Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.46 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very rare vintage cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This beautiful r...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Black Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful vintage ring, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring has been craft...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli 'Philippine' Ring, French, C. 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and lapis lazuli 'Philippine' ring. Set with eighteen round old cut diamonds to a central curving bezel in grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.60 carats within twisted rope effect borders, flanked by two tapered domed lapis lazuli smoothly conforming down the shoulders to a yellow gold solid D-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, signed 'VCA', numbered '66 B6001 C343', maker's mark 'P&Fils' for Péry et Cie...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Wood Checkerboard Ring circa 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Wood Checkerboard Ring Circa 1970s Vintage
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a grea...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Sultana Ring, circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond Sultana ring. Set with eighteen round cabochon natural turquoise of varying sizes in open back rubover settings with an approximate combined ...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Ring 12 VS Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A vintage bombe colorful piece made in Paris France, circa late 1970's. It was crafted by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels in solid yello...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Chrysoprase Ring 18kt Gold 1.45ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set chrysoprase ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1973. This geometr...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring. Sz. 54
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a fluted design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with fluted lapiz lazuli and round brilliant-cut F-G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds weig...
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1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Onyx Ring 18kt Gold with 1.45ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1973. This geometric ring...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wedding Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An eternal ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in France in the 1970s, exceptionally made with 18k yellow gold featuring a triple layer of gold bands acce...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set brilliant-cut round diamon...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold band ring with irregular texture set with two triangular pieces of coral with in between a juxta posed platinum triangle set with three b...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Textured Bombe Cocktail Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail Ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
An estatement bold piece, created by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. This bombe cocktail ring is composed by...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Scalloped Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold with Carvings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A bombe scalloped piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. Both parts are carefully carved and mounted together in a 18 karats yellow gold frame.
Have a total weight of 9.6 grams and the actual size is 4.25, cannot be enlarged.
The top view measures are 12 mm by 26 mm..
Stamped, with very clear French hallmarks; the eagle's head for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche JTB, the serial numbers and signed, "VCA OR .750 B5018D49".
Note: The maker’s cartouche JTB, is associated to the French master jeweler, maitre Jean-Thierry Bondt...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Paris Bombe Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 1.26 Cts VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A vintage piece made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the late 1970's. It was crafted in solid yellow ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Bombe Wood Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A vintage modernist ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpe...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Lapis Lazuli 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and chic cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1970s.
Made of 18 karat yellow gold and lapis lazuli and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (F ...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Lapis Ring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Each ring set set with one carved fluted coral or carved fluted lapis lazuli set with a diamond set in the center
18 yellow gold.
Signed and numbered VCA
Ring Sizes: 6
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1970s French Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Buckle Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun yet classy buckle ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1970s.
Made of 18 karat yellow gold and set with finest sapphires and diamonds. The oval sapphire weighs ap...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring, American, circa 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels three row diamond ring. Set horizontally to centre with a single row of twenty rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined weig...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring contains 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carats total and 36 round mixed cut rubies mounted in y...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring, circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef and Arpels lapis lazuli and diamond ring. Set to centre with a round cabochon natural lapis lazuli in an open back claw setting wit...
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1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Ring
An 18k yellow gold dome ring, set with circular-cut diamonds and sapphire, signed Van Cl...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Yellow Sapphire Wave Ring Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a great piece at a great price!
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Sapphire 18 karat Yellow Gold Wa...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
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Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Emerald-Cut Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond emerald-cut ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut diamond, F colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 3.41 carats in an open back claw setting, f...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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...
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1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set with a natural unenhanced oval old cut Burmese sapphire to centre in an open back claw setting with an approximate w...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1970s
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer cocktail ring.
Up for sale is a very nice vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k solid yellow gold dome style ring...
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1970s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold, Onyx and Diamond Fidji Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring with onyx covering the whole ring and a gold ellipse on the top set with 12 brilliant cut diamonds (app. 0.51 carat) s...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Ruby Diamond Double Flower Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Fleurette Double Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 7 diamonds, VS1 Clarity, G Color. Total Diamond Weight approx. 1.80ct
7 Round Rubies total weig...
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1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow 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 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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