Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels has been at the forefront of innovation and luxury craftsmanship since its founding, especially when it comes to necklaces. Revered for technical excellence and exquisite designs, the maison has long been a favorite of royalty and marquee names in pop culture all over the world.
Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on Paris's Place Vendôme in 1906. While the French luxury jewelry house’s artisans have created some of the 20th century’s most memorable necklaces, rings and other pieces of jewelry, Van Cleef’s most iconic and enduring line is undoubtedly the Alhambra collection.
With its charming, now-famous quatrefoil motif, which has roots in four-leaf clovers as well as the keyhole arches that populate Moorish architecture, the Alhambra has never gone out of style and has inspired various subcategories and pieces, such as the Magic Alhambra necklace and the unassuming Sweet Alhambra pendant.
Debuting in 1968 — the maison was doing singular work with necklaces and other jewelry back then — the first Alhambra jewel was an all-gold necklace dotted with 20 gold clovers. The motif was later used in rings, pendants and other accessories in a range of styles set with varying gemstones.
In addition to their better-known offerings, Van Cleef & Arpels has created numerous necklaces over the years as part of widely beloved collections including Tubogas, Frivole and others that feature delicate natural-world motifs such as flowers, butterflies and shells. Introduced in 1938, Van Cleef & Arpels’s Passe-Partout necklace was an immediately popular design and represented a new era of adaptable yet luxurious jewelry. This necklace was extraordinarily innovative: It consisted of flower clips attached to a flexible gold snake chain that could be transformed from a necklace into a choker, bracelet or belt. The Zip necklace was another technically brilliant design that was inspired by a common zipper — reportedly owing to a suggestion from the Duchess of Windsor — and studded with various precious and ornamental gemstones.
While Van Cleef & Arpels is known for a broad range of jewelry, its glamorous and captivating necklaces are among the maison’s greatest legacies.
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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Pery et Fils Three Line Diamond Necklace, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Three Line Diamond Necklace made in 18k White Gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, makers mark- Pery et Fils, Numbered. Circa 1955. There are appx. 276 round diamond...
Category
20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" pendant, featuring a carved red carnelian in a beaded 18k yellow gold frame. Suspended from a polished 18k yellow gold chain. Stamped "VCA" "Au7...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" 2012 holiday pendant, featuring carved mother-of-pearl centering a bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamond in a beaded 18k yellow gold frame. Susp...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Pendant Gold Mother-of-pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montreal, Quebec
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS SWEET ALHAMBRA PENDANT GOLD MOTHER-OF-PEARL
This necklace features the mother-of-pearl pendant on a chain necklace. The mother of pearl is produced naturally in c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k white gold, this exquisite necklace features a captivating diamond butterfly papillon pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VCA malechite Alhambra 16 motif pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This iconic VCA Alhambra pendant consists of 16 motifs of varying sizes made of malechite. The necklace measures 130cm and can be worn in many wa...
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 10 Motif Gold Alhambra Blue Lapis Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold 10 Motif Alhambra Lapis Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite necklace features ten iconic Alhambra motifs adorned with lapis l...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace from the Vintage Alhambra (VCARF48800) collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Featuring 20 iconic clover motifs, each motif is set with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 20 Motif Gold Alhambra Vintage Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection is one of the most coveted fine jewelry collections in the world. Each piece from the collection embodies the spirit of timelessness and go...
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Lucky Alhambra long necklace, 12 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian, tiger’s eye, white and gray mother-of-pearl, malachite.
REF. VCARD80100
Carnelian: 2 stones
Malachite: 3 stones
M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” necklace, designed with five textured 18k rose gold clover-shaped motifs alternating with five clover-shaped le...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2247
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2019
RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes
Model VCARD34900
Serial Number JA****
Metal 18k Whit...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Turquoise Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2297
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2010
RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes
Model ARB87000
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k White Gold
Ston...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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 21.0mm owl pendant set with Mother-of-Pearl and brilliant-cut round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian DIamond 18k Rose Gold 2023 Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Invest in this opulent Van Cleef & Arpels 2023 Holiday pendant necklace from their iconic Vintage Alhambra collection. The 18k rose gold Alhambra pendant is set with a single diamond...
Category
2010s Italian Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed 2018 Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k yellow gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2018 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Mother of Pearl Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Mother of Pearl.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels
33 inches long
Comes with its original invoice from Van Cleef & Arpels
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Malachite Yellow Gold Pendant Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2288
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2017
RRP £ 6,600 Inc. taxes/$7,000 Excl taxes/7,650 € Inc taxes
Model ARO3MG00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Malachite
We...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef&Arpels Cadenas Diamonds Gold Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23591001
■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
■Product Name: Cadena Gold Long Necklace
■Product Code/Model Number: -
■Material: 9P Diamonds, 750 K18 YG (Yellow Gold)
■Weight: App...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Turquosie Two Butterfly Diamond Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2229
Comes With Box Only
Date Circa 2022
RRP £ 10,200 Inc taxes / $ 10,800 Excl taxes / 11,600 € Inc taxes
Model VCARP7UP00
Serial Number JC*******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stone...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian Diamond 18k Rose Gold 2023 Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Discover elegance in the Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace, a timeless marvel from the 2023 Holiday Edition. Crafted with meticulous care, its 18k rose gold setting delica...
Category
2010s Italian Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
Elevate your style with the exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, a harmonious blend of elegance and spirituality. Crafted with the utmost prec...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA diamond necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF NECKLACE.
A magnificent example of elegance and sophistication from the renowned Paris Jewler Van Cleef and Arpels .
This opera length necklace is intricately set with ap...
Category
1970s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pure Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2280
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2015
Model ARD81200
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k White Gold
Stones Diamond
Weight 7 g
Length 42 mm
Condition Excellent
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Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Small Cross Pendant Necklace is a delicate and elegant piece of jewelry that combines timeless design with exquisite craftsmanship. This...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18k Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Vintage Alhambra creations remain faithful to its timeless elegance. The clover motif, a potent symbol of luck, ...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic 18ct Gold Capricorn Pendant from the Zodiac Collection
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An 18ct gold Zodiac pendant by Georges Lenfant for Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960s, the round disc shaped pendant for the 10th sign Capricorn designed as an ancient coin, the front w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
RARE Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx and White Gold 14 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Collection: Pure Alhambra
Stone: Onyx
Metal: 18k White Gold
Includes service papers from the boutique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s silver and gold slim choker
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels choker is made of silver and 18k gold and is very flexible. It carries the French assay marks and workshop marks for Lasbleiz, Fournier, Vitielo.
Category
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARO49L00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels pearl necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of the iconic Alhambra 4 leaf clover motif with an inlay of mot...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye 20-Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace is perfect for the discerning fashionista with a fierce personality. This relentless elegant necklace is made from 18K yellow gold a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ivory Long Necklace 18 carat Gold 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Long necklace in 18-carat yellow gold and ivory.
Long necklace in 750 mil yellow gold, composed of articulated...
Category
1950s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1976 Paris Pendant Perfume Bottle In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A perfume bottle pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very rare perfume bottle pendant, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cle...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Long Necklace 20 motifs Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Aperls
The Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace , 20 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Along with the box and certificate of authenticity 2010.
About Alhambra MOP...
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 2.37ct Diamond Flower Lace Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Effortlessly transform the look of a basic outfit with this glittering symbol of transformation. This Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly necklace features a 16-inch-long chain with a sprin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 2.37ct Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming floral motif makes this Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Lace pendant simply unforgettable. Crafted from 18K White Gold, this piece features a flower shaped pendant measuring 1.1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian DIamond 18k Rose Gold 2023 Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Invest in this opulent Van Cleef and Arpels 2021 Holiday pendant necklace from their iconic Vintage Alhambra collection. The 18k rose gold Alhambra pendant is set with a single diamo...
Category
2010s European Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Bracelet Combination.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Multi Color Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Bracelet and Pendant Combination.
-!5 Cabochon-Cut Rubies approximately 15 Ct.
-15 Emerald ...
Category
20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
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
18 inch necklace adjustable to 16
Unpolished...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 2023 Holiday Pendant Necklace Silver Obsidian & Rose Gold wit
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 2023 Holiday Pendant Necklace
Silver Obsidian and Rose Gold with Diamond in the centre
Accompanied by: Box & Authenticity Certificate
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 2022 Holiday Pendant Necklace Green Celadon Porcelain & White
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 2022 Holiday Pendant Necklace
The highly sought after VCA 2022 holiday necklace in Green Celadon Porcelain and White Gold with a diamond in the centre
Accompani...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
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 750 Numbered
18 inch necklace adjustable to 16
U...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Enter the celestial realm with the contemporary Zodiaque long necklace, specifically the Piscium (Pisces) design by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this necklace is a m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Large Model Butterfly Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Let this diamond-studded butterfly charm from Van Cleef & Arpels bring a flutter of beauty and sparkle to your day. The charm is crafted in 18K white gold and features a butterfly ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow and White Gold Two-Tone Twisted Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Count on this Van Cleef & Arpels necklace to give any outfit the lift it needs. It features two chunky and curvy cords, in solid 18K white and yellow gold, that twist and overlap. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus 18K White Gold 0.46ct Diamond Flower Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Be reminded of your beauty and inner strength by carrying this sparkling charm from Van Cleef & Arpels' Lotus Collection. It features a sculpted lotus in white gold with petals cover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace, Estimated 25 Cts Total Weight of Fine D-E Color and VVS clarity.
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY 55xxx
About
Revealed in...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels
Green Emerald & Diamonds Butterfly Necklace
One cabochon Green Emerald est. 0.50 ct and round brilliant-cut D-F VVS1-VV...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k white gold light green Celadon Sèvres porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2022 Holiday collection. The pendant features a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Collier Vintage Alhambra in 18K yellow gold and onyx. As each stone is unique, its color and features may vary from one creation to another. Hallmar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lotus Diamond White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features a lotus flower crafted in 18k white gold and set with 31 round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 0...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels
Alhambra Necklace
18K Yellow Gold
Signed VCA Pendant and Chain
Chain Length 18 inches
Pendant: 1 inch by 1 inch
Pendant Hallmarked: vca 1998 CUxxxx
Also the...
Category
1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace.
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Category
20th Century French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels pendant necklace features a stunning coral flower design with a diamond accent. The pendant is set in 18k yellow gold It is signed by the VCA and is a Flower style...
Category
1980s French Post-War Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 16 motifs Magic Alhambra tiger eye and carnelian
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace 16 motifs alhambra from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set w...
Category
2010s Art Nouveau Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian
VAN CLEEF & ARPEL Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Flower Lattice Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features an open lattice 19.0mm x 26.0mm clover flower pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a round red ruby. Made in France circ...
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
Additional information:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Gender: Women
Line: Frivole
Model: VCARP...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed 2019 Celestial Blue Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k yellow gold Celestial Blue porcelain Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2019 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf clo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces for sale on 1stDibs
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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- 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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