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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 Lapis Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Ring, centrally set with an oval Lapis Lazuli. Signed
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 0.43 carat diamond solitaire ring is set in platinum. It weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl And Diamond Ring, Crafted In 18k Yellow Gold. The center of this statement
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very classy and elegant, this beautiful Emerald ring is created by the famed jewelry house of Van
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Onyx And Diamond Ring By Van Cleef &and Arpels. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Consisting Of Several
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1990s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Three Akoya pearls, two cream color, and one black color pearl 8.5 mm and 6.5 mm
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2010s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cosmos Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels, Cosmos collection thier medium model diamond ring in 18kt white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Cosmos' Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Cosmos' ring (small model) of 18k yellow gold and diamonds containing
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ludo Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Part of the iconic Ludo Hexagone collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, which was created as a
Category

Vintage 1950s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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
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Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Cabochon Ring with emerald appx. 3 carats and diamonds appx. 0.68
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion 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
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Vintage 1960s French Fashion 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
Category

Vintage 1960s European Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Dome Ring in 18k yellow gold. This ring has 91 round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Ruby and Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The center ruby
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vancleave and Arpels, cultured pearl and diamond ring set with a round pearl measuring
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2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k 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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18K Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Aquamarine Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
markings authenticate its Van Cleef and Arpels origin. Weighing 11.90 grams, this ring offers a
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement 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
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Diamond Ring A platinum ring set with a center 4.00 carat old European
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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
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Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Braided Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold braided diamond ring.
The ring is crafted as a double rope
Category

1990s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ring in white gold with 3 diamonds (respectively 0.5, 1.5, and 2 cts) and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A timeless authentic Van Cleef and Arpels Fleurette ring set with 16 of the finest Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with ruby (5.4 x 5.4mm) and approx. 0.28ctw in
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20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 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
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Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k 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
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Tutti Frutti Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Hawaii Tutti Frutti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. Diamond weight approx. 2.00 carats
Category

1990s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Geometric Design Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A chic Van Cleef Arpels ring of geometric design, set with circular-cut diamonds in 14 karat gold
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli

Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the "Socrate" collection features a floral bouquet crafted white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower and Onyx Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower and Onyx Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. French marks. The total
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond and Onyx Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created circa 1985, this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond and onyx bombé ring is set in 18K gold
Category

Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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 & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Important 18k white gold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with sapphires and approx
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Turquoise Bypass Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Turquoise Bypass Ring, 18k. The total weight of the ring is 5.27
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise

French Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond Ring, 18k. The total weight is 12.50 grams. The ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: Van Cleef & Arpels Country: France Circa: 1960's Size: 8 (this ring can be sized; please contact the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels - " Phlippine " Ring in Chrysophrase and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
. Maker’s mark for Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimated total diamond weight 0.55ct. French assay marks. Ring
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Bow and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Bow and Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels features an effortless design that will appeal to anyone with a minimalist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Design Ring, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Design Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k Gold. The ring has 42
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Frivole Between the Finger ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole ring between fingers in 18k yellow gold adorned with 4 round brilliant
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
NEW YORK, 862 1, Made in France for Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970. weight: 6.47 grams ring size
Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Coral and Diamonds Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels ring in gardooned yellow gold, set with an important carved pink coral
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow 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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef And Arpels Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the van cleef and arpels ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef and arpels ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. While most can agree that any van cleef and arpels ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 319 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Finding a van cleef and arpels ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 85 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef And Arpels Ring?

Prices for a van cleef and arpels ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $365,311, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,500.

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.

Finding the Right rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bvlgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings 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.