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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Creator: Georg Jensen
Van Cleef and Arpels Lapis Yellow Gold Shirt Stud Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Four piece shirt stud set in lapis and 18k gold from Van Cleef and Arpels. Rare complete four piece set. Van Cleef and Arpels box included. 4 1/2 tubes blue lapis, 12.9 x 5.3 x 3 1...
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Band Ring
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 Pearls. Ring size 51 or 5.5 US Width at top of the ring 20 mm and tapering down ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Solitaire Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Solitaire Diamond Ring in Platinum Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Gender: Women Gemstone: Diamond Material: Platinum 950 Ring size (US): 5 Con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Platinum

Georg Jensen Designed by Henning Koppel Ref 303, Outstanding Condition
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Georg Jensen designed by Henning Koppel reference 303 is the large size with 41mm stainless steel case with convex glass and black gloss dial , original leather strap and tang bu...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Diamond Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA 1970 Blue Lapis Diamond Bracelet, six articulating Fluted Carved Lapis Lazuli sections plus 3 diamonds between each section. Total of 1.90 cts of fine white diamonds, French Hal...
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1970s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Diamond Ring A platinum ring set with a center 4.00 carat old European cut diamond elegantly surrounded by 38 round cut diamonds and 20 baguette cut diam...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lotus Diamond White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
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...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wood Clematis Clip Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels large clematis flower clip earrings, each flowerhead centering three round brilliant-cut diamonds within a gold wire spray surrounded by five carved wood petals wi...
Category

1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling Amethyst Quartz Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Sterling Silver Necklace and double tear drop design no 135 with Amethyst and Quartz Drops Designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Georg Jensen C.1960, together with Necklet c...
Category

1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Large 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wood Clematis Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels large clematis flower brooch, the flowerhead centering three round brilliant-cut diamonds within a gold wire spray surrounded by five carved wood petals each withi...
Category

1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of pearl Pendant Chain 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van Cleef Arpels Mint Condition 18K Yellow Gold Mother of pearl Gender women Chain length 18'' Long Adjustable 18'' 16'' Motif dimension 15mm Motif width 2.5mm Comes with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Pin C.1940 No 65
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Pin C.1940 No 65. Stylised blossom floral pin brooch. Measures approximately 2.00 x 1.50 inches. Weight:15.80 grams. Full Georg Jensen Sterling D...
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1940s Danish Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Bombe Shaped Ring Circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond and yellow gold dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, 1980s. The ring is designed with three channels of white round brilliant cut diamonds graduating in size, all grai...
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Late 20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum 0.39 Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum 0.39 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 114664 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum 0.39 CTW Condition Descri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Platinum

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings featuring a carved coral which acts as a centerpiece delicately placed in 18k yellow gold. Length: .78" by .47"
Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Two-Color Gold Chain, Converts to Necklace and Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s two-color gold figaro link chain, convertible to a shorter necklace and a bracelet, in 18k white and yellow gold. Van Cleef & Arpels, France. #B4313R2. Total length: 35", b...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Create a memorable look in an instant by wearing this Van Cleef & Arpels statement ring. This showy yet classy ring features a shiny 750 yellow gold band topped with a flower-inspire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis and Diamond Philippine Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis And Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Philippine Ring Brand- Van Cleef & Arpels Model- Philippine Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- B5*** Material(s)- 18ct Yell...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Fusion 18kt. gold 3 piece stack ring with diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Georg Jensen Fusion 18kt. yellow, white and pink gold 3 piece stack ring with diamonds. Made in Denmark, After 2000 Fully hallmarked. FUSION - p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1569 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARB14000 Date Circa 2019 Serial No...
Category

2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Baton 18k Yellow Gold 1960s Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
These stunning circa Mid-20th century authentic Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2 interchangeable reeded wood batons with polished gold mounti...
Category

1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Snowflake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake collection, since the 1940s, is inspired by flakes of snow. Two rows of diamonds connected by several round diamonds that combine to form dazzling sn...
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1990s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Blue Sapphire And Diamond Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Oval Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels. The center of these masterfully designed earrings features a pair of no-heat cabochon sapphires, each exuding a r...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Savannah 18K Rose Gold Topaz Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This Georg Jensen Savannah ring has a fresh, contemporary sense of style. Delicate and dynamic all at once, an oval-cut Topaz gemstone makes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Topaz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARA41800
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection. The stylish bracelet is made up of 5 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs, ea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985. With accommodating paperwork. A very rare 20 motif Alhmabra necklace in White Coral, V...
Category

20th Century French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Necklace Beautiful Pear Emerald and gold necklace featuring 7 pear shape certified Columbian emeralds. Ac...
Category

Late 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Single Motif Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: Motif Pendant Necklace Metal Type: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stone: RARE Turqouise Pendant Size : Med...
Category

2010s French Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Onyx in 18k White Gold
Located in Bilbao, ES
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern black onyx and diamond 5 motif. The bracelet is made in 18k white gold and set with white diamonds that are D to F color and VS clarit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

1980's Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling Silver large Earrings No 369
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe Sterling Silver Earrings, No 369 for Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1980's. Hanging double swirls spiral rare large model. Drop: ...
Category

1980s Danish Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef and Arpels Gold and Turquoise Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Gold and Turquoise Desk Clock This beautiful desk clock features a turquoise and gold face with diamond and turquoise s...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Georg Jensen Nanna Ditzel Sterling Hematite Brooch No 328
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Nanna Ditzel Sterling Hematite Brooch, design no 328, Nana and Jorgen Ditzel C.1960. The brooch in the form of an oyster with pearl. Measures: 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 inches. Tota...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Hematite, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl and Coral Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl and Angel Skin Coral gold necklace. A beautiful combination of mother of pearl and coral in this vintage “Babylon” necklace...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, s...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arples Perlée Couleurs Between the Finger Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have wonderful creation from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Van Cleef & Arpels. This ring has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases and open design c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing the exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings, a mesmerizing testament to timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to...
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Channel Set Baguette Diamond Platinum 6mm Band Ring Size 6.25
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Channel Set Baguette Diamond Platinum 6mm Band Ring Size 6.25, a dazzling expression of luxury and timeless sophistication. This extraordinary eter...
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
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 Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
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 Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s 9.18 CTW Peridot Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering clusters of pear-cut peridot weighing approximately 6.90 carats total Transparent light yellowish green in color - prong set With a gold fanning foliate motif surround Be...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with gold color dial that has Roman numerals and black color hour/minute hands. A...
Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 2.36cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: 15.82 grams Size: 4.5 (please allow two additio...
Category

20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Multi Gemstone 18k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring brooch is an exquisite piece of jewelry featuring an array of vibrant gemstones set in 18k rose gold. The design exud...
Category

2010s French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring 5 Motif Multi Gemstone 18K Rose Gold Charm Brace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add the magic of Van Cleef & Arpels to the way you accessorize with this bracelet. This 18k rose gold bracelet is styled with fine lines and mesmerizing gemstone work. Complete with ...
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Jewelry & Watches

18k Estate Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Bypass Ring
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...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with coral color dial that has Roman numerals and gold tone hour/minute hands. A ...
Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed 2019 Celestial Blue Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA, 18k Yellow Gold Wood Inlaid Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Signed and number by Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings measure 1” x 0.5”. C.1970
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver 60 Oval Dome Leaf Pin/Brooch #14682
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver dome leaf pin by Georg Jensen Denmark. Pattern # 60, a beautifully detailed oval pin featuring at silver dome surrounded by a leaf design frame. Measures ap...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARO3QL00
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of 18k yellow gold malachite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The earrings feature the iconic 4-leaf clover motif, with a malachite i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver 100B Tulip Pin/Brooch #14681
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver tulip and berries pin by Georg Jensen Denmark. Pattern # 100B, a beautifully detailed round pin featuring 2 tulips and three berries. Measures approx 1 3/4"...
Category

20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Solid Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamonds Ladies Watch. Made with all original parts and movement. Maintained in excellent condition. 18k solid gold Van Cleef and Arpels Ref. 18601 ladies' watch. Smooth bezel with factory diamond numeral hour markers and a white hinted mother-of-pearl dial. Gold sword-shaped hands and a push-pull crown. Swiss make with a gold polished bracelet. 24mm dial and quartz movement. Gold buckle with deployment release closure. Heavy, over 62 grams with a good weight on the wrist. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Ladies Watch...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Between the Finger 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful pre-owned ring from the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, this piece is part fo the Frivole collection. Designed as flowers with heart-shaped petals, the ring features 112 round...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Perlee Hoop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Perlee Hoop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 135347 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Large Perlee Hoop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold Condition De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tie Bar No. 82
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen tie bar. In sterling silver. Model no. 82. Designed by Flemming Eskildsen for Georg Jensen. Simply a wonderful tie clip f...
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20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Polka Dot Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage dome ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, made of 18k gold, features enamel. The enamel drops are mount-flush set into the gold which creates a fun polka dot pattern on the ring. Along with the dome shape, it conveys a sweet, yet elegance feel for the ring. A subdued, greenish gold hue makes the dark red enamel color really pop. This polka dot VCA gold ring...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Diamond Two Flower Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Snowflake Two Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With Round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, E Color. Total Diamond Weight...
Category

1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "VCA" 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, original retro 18 karat yellow gold chain and diamond necklace. The necklace is from the 1980's with an English link/ herringbone chain style and center diamond ...
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs

Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.

Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry housesTiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.

Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.

Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement ringsArt Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]

Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.

Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.

Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.

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