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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings, 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds and 18kt Gold Earrings. Elevate your style with these iconic Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1970s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Panther Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels round cufflinks feature a stunning motif of fierce panthers
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby and Gold Minaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
& Arpels, Made in France Accompanied with original Van Cleef & Arpels Pouch 288.4 Grams 14K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
carats total and 36 round mixed cut rubies mounted in yellow gold. Engraved Van Cleef & Arpels Made in
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Diamond Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA 1970 Blue Lapis Diamond Bracelet, six articulating Fluted Carved Lapis Lazuli sections plus 3
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Vintage 1970s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Blue Lapis Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold 4 polished Lapis Lazuli cylinder separated by a gold
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Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Rigid twisted 18K yellow gold bracelet opening articulated by a hinge. Ratchet
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Vintage 1970s French Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White and Yellow Gold Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white and yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The center of the ring is white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, 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
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monaco, MC
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings in yellow gold with a stylized "flower" motif with at it's center an
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Wood Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This beautiful ring was carefully
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Ring 12 VS Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
, circa late 1970's. It was crafted by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Bangle Bracelet Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA diamond ropework bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Vintage Knots Clips-On Earrings Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-Earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful pieces, created by the house of Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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
France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This rare ring was carefully
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Textured Bombe Cocktail Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. This bombe cocktail ring is composed by three corps
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's VCA Butterfly Necklace Ruby Marques cut center and Six Rounds. Hallmarked vca 750 Numbered
Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's VCA Butterfly Necklace Blue Sapphire Marquises cut center and Six Rounds. Hallmarked vca
Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Sultana Ring, circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold, London import mark and date letter, maker's mark 'VCA' for Van Cleef & Arpels, French
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring, circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
further floral motifs. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, marked 'VCA' for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered '125402
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold diamond hoop ear clips, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. dimensions approx. - 3/4" long x
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s ebony wood and yellow and rose gold bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, SE
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet in ebony, 18K yellow and rose gold, on the contours of the bracelet are
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold. A classic hinge bracelet by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Pair of Clips on Earrings in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-Earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Gorgeous bold pieces, created by the house of Van
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.55 cts 18k Yellow Gold Size 5.5 Produced in several variations of stacking rings from 1970's Made
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Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bracelet An 18 karat gold bracelet set with 234 round diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings feature a swirling hoop clip-on design crafted
Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Tiger's Eye Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks features a chic oval design crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef And Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Gold Clips Earrings With VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of jeweled clips earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Great clips created by the Maison
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Diamond Dome Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
1960-1970 Classic Van Cleef & Arpels signed and numbered Philippine Diamond 18k yellow gold dome
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Yellow Gold Coral Sapphire Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. A brooch/pendant made of 18k yellow braided gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Yellow Sapphire Wave Ring Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
piece at a great price! VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Sapphire 18 karat Yellow Gold Wave RING 1980s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Coral Cabochon Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Coral Cabochon Brooch made in18K Yellow Gold. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Coral Cabochon Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Coral Cabochon Brooch made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 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
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Clematis Yellow Gold, Wood and Diamond Flower Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Created by Van Cleef and Arpels in France in 1972’s. It is made of 18K yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond And Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Cosmos Pendant Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels This vintage Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace-Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
removable segments for a variety of wear each measuring 6¾ inches, all signed Van Cleef & Arpels with French
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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, pair of beautiful Cultured Pearl Dangle earrings by famous jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White and Yellow Diamond Door Knockers Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
emerald-cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing 14.31 carats.  Signed and numbered by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Scalloped Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold with Carvings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. Both parts are carefully carved and mounted
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Fluted Onyx Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
. It was crafted by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby and Gold Minaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
& Arpels, Made in France Accompanied with original Van Cleef & Arpels Pouch 288.4 Grams 14K Yellow Gold.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Leo Cufflinks, 18k Gold Emerald
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A great pair of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Leo cufflinks made of 18k gold, featuring emerald. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, 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
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Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970s Van Cleefs & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, beautiul and timeless Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet. From, the 1970's we have a beautiful 7.2" in
Category

20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels New York in the 1970s, this ring is composed of 18K gold and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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
the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring has been crafted with geometric
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This adorable rare and collectible Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace features a 15.0mm x
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
house. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this exquisite piece is a manifestation of Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace 1990s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set a round faceted red
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Demi-Parure' Suite, circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A vintage jewelry suite comprising of the earrings and ring, created by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1970s
Category

20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PIAGET 18k Yellow Gold Watch Circa 1970s Men's Size
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Piaget 18k Hammered Yellow Gold Watch Men's Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A highly unique vintage pair of Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond clip on hoop earrings set in
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Vintage 1970s Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Doors Knocker Earrings 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Tiger Eye
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible dangle earrings designed by Andre Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful pair of
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Taurus Zodiacal Ring In 18Kt Gold With Two Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring was made up in the shape of a stylized ram for
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

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1970 Yellow Gold Van Cleef And Arpels For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 1970 yellow gold van cleef and arpels for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of 1970 yellow gold van cleef and arpels bearing Modern or Retro hallmarks are very popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 42, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and emerald cut 1970 yellow gold van cleef and arpels for sale. Most of our 1970 yellow gold van cleef and arpels for sale are for women, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 1970 Yellow Gold Van Cleef And Arpels?

Prices for 1970 yellow gold van cleef and arpels start at $1,250 and top out at $375,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $12,000.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van 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.