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: 1980s
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels No Enhancement Burmese 12.01 carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond ring.
Set with natural no enhancement oval old cut Burmese 12.01 carat sapphire, surrounded by 14 fine quality brilliant shape dia...
Category
1980s French Artist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fancy Yellow and White Pave Diamond Bombe Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds Each Take Center Stage in this Bombe Style Ring. The Unique Split Metal Shank is in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold.
Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels NY
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire Ruby Diamond Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a wide band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with blue sapphire, red rubies, and diamonds. Made in France circa ...
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1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Sapphire Ring Circa 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Vintage Circa 1980s
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designr ring. Truly a grea...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Fleurette Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the exquisite Fleurette collection features a double flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round blue sapphires and brillia...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt. yellow gold braid design ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Introducing a timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication: the Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt. yellow gold braid design ring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Red Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels
Ruby & Diamond Ring
18k Yellow Gold
Circa 1980"s
Beautiful, Cabochon Red Ruby est 1.20cts
Ruby Measurement: 6.30 X 5.40 X 3.40 Est 1.20 cts
Diamond: 12 round...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Estate Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Bypass Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A true vintage treasure, this 18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels is a testament to timeless elegance. In very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with i...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Ring Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels made of 18k gold and mother of pearl. The ring is designed as a braded shank that frames the oval cabochon cut mother-of-pearl. This VCA ring’s design is sensual and feminine. The smooth lines of the glossy polished gold shank underline a shimmering beauty of the nacre. It’s a perfect combo of the materials, style, and workmanship. This vintage VCA ring...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond Dress Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef and Arpels lapis and diamond bombe dress ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring features a unique plaited desi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Ring AGL
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 9.43 carats total - transparent medium blue
Natural Sri Lankan in origin with no indications of heat treatment
Set with talon prongs with ...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Estate Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris Gold and Diamond Band Ring of Crossover Design
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An estate gold and pavé diamond band ring of wrapped, turban/crossover design, in 18k. Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris. Numbered C5161 A14171. Atw 1.71 cts. Width: 9mm
Current size: 6....
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Braided Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels
MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold
WEIGHT: 7.2 grams
RING SIZE: 4.5
HALLMARKS: VCA, 18KT, 87 & the serial number B 5568 R424
A vintage (circa 1980s) Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold braided band ring.
A simple yet beautiful ring made with the exceptional quality in mind. The 18k gold band with a smooth braided design has an eloquent French style. It’s nonchalantly sophisticated and purely timeless. A perfect gold VCA ring...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, France Estate Gold and Diamond Band-Style Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th-century gold and diamond band-style ring, the pierced and tapered pavé diamond face bisected diagonally by a graduated line of collet-set diamonds, in 18k. Van Cleef & Ar...
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Perlee Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Perlee Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6 (.51ct) Diamond Weight
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lapis Lazuli Philippine Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Philippine Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 18 round brilliant cut diamond VS1 clarity, G color total weight .50ct.
And 2 beautiful lapi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1980's 9.86 CTW Sapphire Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 8.62 carats - transparent medium blue
Set with talon prongs with a halo surround of round brilliant cut diamonds
Fla...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Ring
From Our Signed Jewels Vintage Collection.
Invisible sapphires and diamonds se...
Category
1980s European Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring.
With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1 Alhambra cut lapis lazuli 14mm
Details:
Size: 5.75
Wid...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White and Yellow 18 Karat Gold Diamond Wave Band Rings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A set of two tone diamond bands by the iconic french house of Jewelry Van Cleef and Arpels. The rings and designed on top In a wavy fashion with pavé set diamonds G color and VS-VVS ...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Ring in Black Onyx and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with black onyx and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.50 carat.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels
Size 3 1/4
We also have ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe Sequin Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Bombe Sequin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond weight approx. 3.90 carats total. Measures approx. 0.65″ in width tapering to approx. 0.25″, 1″ in length, 0....
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
An 18 karat gold ring set with a oval cut heated Ceylon sapphire weighing approximatel...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Texture 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a dome band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 26 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estima...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold ring centring a 3.8 carat fancy intense brown yellow diamond, highlighted by diamond pave on the shoulders.
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Made of 18k gold, coral and diamond. Diamonds are round brilliant cut, total carat weight is 0.36 points.
Stamped with VCA maker's mar...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Double Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleefs & Arpels ring from the classic Trefle collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a double clover flower motif set wit...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald and Yellow Sapphire Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 7 emerald cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, G Color. Total Diamond Weight approx. .50ct.
1 Heart Shape Emerald Stone total weight 1.5ct
1 Heart Shape Yellow Sapphire...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 19 Round brilliant cut diamonds total weight approximately 1.05ct E/VVS1
Details:
Size: European 50.5 US...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Marquis Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a marquise design set with round red rubies weighing an estimated 1.29 carats and brilliant-cut round...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Burmese Ruby Diamond 18k Gold French Estate
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and chic cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in 1985. Features an approximately 8.86-carat oval cabochon natural Burmese ruby set in yellow gold and framed...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Yellow Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Yellow Sapphire Ring
An 18k yellow gold ring, set with diamonds and Ceylon no heat yellow sapphire, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1980s.
Yellow sapphir...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx and about 87 brilliant-cut round D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 3.50 cara...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
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 South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Emblematic of the magnificent pearl jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s, this cocktail ring features a no...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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 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 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 1980s Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 7.5 x 9.5 mm
Translucent white to cream in body color with white adularescence
Flush set with gold braid motif shoulders wrappi...
Category
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023No, you typically can't shower wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace. You should remove all fine jewelry before you shower. Doing so will help to protect your pieces from damage from the water and the chemicals in shampoo, soap, body wash and other personal care products. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces.
- 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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