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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Creator: Harbor Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Jade Ring. The Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Jade Ring, with certification, is a magnificent...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2412 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2016 RRP £13,000 Including taxes / $13,900 Excluding taxes / €14 900 Including taxes Model VCARA44600 Serial Number JExxxxx Stones Diamond Cond...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Bangle Size Medium
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels bangle features a floral motif with a beaded border and is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with 80 round brilliant D-E-F diamonds weighing an estimated 1.7...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k yellow gold.
Located in New York, NY
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k yellow gold. The necklace features 20 lapis lazuli clover motifs. Equipped with lobster clasp. Inscribed: VCA 750, 4K629.132. Stamp...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart 18k Multi Tone Tri Colour Gold Band Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart 18k Multi Tone/Tri Colour Gold Band Ring. Vintage VCA ring with a yellow, white and rose gold diamond set heart design. This...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold White Coral Diamond Alhambra Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold White Coral Diamond Alhambra Ring from Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 round brilliant cut diamond, VVS1 clarity, F color. Total diamond weight: .06ct Alhambra cut white ...
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1970s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Rose Quartz Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels earrings finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold each featuring a carved rose quartz crystal encased by staggered tapered knife edge bands and Lar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Onyx MOP 5 Motifs Gold Lucky Spring Bracelet
Located in Aventura, FL
With its ladybugs and floral motifs, the Lucky Spring collection pays tribute to Spring, the season of renewal dear to Van Cleef & Arpels. In 18K rose gold, carnelian, and onyx, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Two Tone X Design Eternity Band 2.02 Carats Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond X design wedding band featuring 16 round brilliants weighing 2.02 carats in Platinum & 14 karat yellow gold. Color G Clarity SI Average Diamonds 0.07 Points
Category

2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARD35500
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k yellow gold carnelian bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet features 5 iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Celestial Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful ring was designed as a ribbon by Van Cleef & Arpels. It is part of their Celestial collection wherein three baguette rubies are in center while six brilliant round bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Snowflake 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 5
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features with 50 round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 3.0 carat...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Pres Diamond Color Sapphire Flower White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Color Sapphire Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from Folie des Pres collection. The Folie des Prés collection celebrates nature in a profusion of wildflowers, wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1 Motif Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection:Alhambra Model: Single Motif Style: Pendant Necklace Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 1 Black Onyx Alhambra Motif Hallma...
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2010s French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Coral and Diamonds Ring signed VCA
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels ring in gardooned yellow gold, set with an important carved pink coral surrounded by 14 round cut diamonds. Signed VCA and numbered. Made in the 60'. ...
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Late 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and collectible stunning Van Cleef & Arpels brooch pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a diamond accents with a cabochon ruby eye, a black enamel nose, and a...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Flower Diamond Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Clématite Flower Diamond Gray Mother Of Pearl Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. This brooch comes with service paper from VCA store in New York and a VCA box. With 3 roun...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Letterwood Rose Gold Long Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k rose gold and features a letterwood pendant. The Magic Alhambra collection inspired by lucky four-leaf clovers and the sca...
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Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold GRS Certified Ring
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is certified by GRS, while the ring is a signed VCA jewel...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Van Cleef&Arpels Description: Van Cleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace Metal Type: 750WG/White Gold Weight 5.7g Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing Box ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Two-Tone Braided Necklace 14 Karat Gold 37.5 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace featuring 14 Karat Yellow & White gold braided motif style. 16.75 Inches Long More gold necklaces in stock. Email for more pictures & styles
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2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Twisted Link Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
1960s vintage 18k gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring twisted beaded links. The bracelet is 7.75" long and 0.5" wide. Marked: B1586, 750, 62, V.C.A. Weight of the piece -...
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1960s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Carnelian Guilloche Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARP
Located in London, GB
An 18k rose gold, carnelian and guilloche bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The bracelet consists of 5 alternating iconic clover motifs, 3 are se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motifs Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Blue Agate 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stone: Blue Agate Includes: VCA Box VCA Authenticity Certificate ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels presents a mesmerizing creation: a stylized butterfly adorned with exquisite coral inlaid wings. The wings, a rich opaque medium reddish-orange hue, captivate the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clover Diamond 18K Rose Eternity Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful timeless creation from the world-renowned house of Van Cleef and Arpels. Presenting a very popular VCA Perlée ring crafted in 18K Rose Gold lined with beaded edges. Set wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
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...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA double cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 5.30 carats, accompanied by ...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire vintage leaf brooch from the 1970s is a stunning and timeless piece of jewelry, reflecting the elegance and craftsmanship for which the b...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARO49L00
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 Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pink Opal White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Necklace By Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra shape pink opal stone: 15mm. This necklace comes with Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of auth...
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Early 2000s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Opal, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels, a bold and chunky clip brooch designed as a bow crafted in 18k yellow gold. Stamped VCA 750 and serial number. Good condition, no defects. Dimensions: 4 x 2 cm ...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18 K yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Hoop Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These gold and diamond hoop earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris present an ever-popular form with a sparkling twist. Experience a journey through time with this pair of exquisite V...
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1960s French Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
Van Cleef & Arpels, a bold and chunky clip brooch designed as a bow crafted in 18k yellow gold. Stamped VCA 750 and serial number. Good condition, no defects. Dimensions: 5 x 1.5 c...
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Late 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother Of Pearl Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Cut Mother Of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring. A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful top grade mother of pearl displaying...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century Gold Padlock Watch Bracelet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lock up precious time with this Van Cleef & Arpels mid-century padlock gold watch bracelet. With a chic modern style, this one-of-a-kind and collectible timepiece will make sure you...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Perlee Clovers Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet Box Papers SM
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels bangle features a floral motif with a beaded border and is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with 80 round brilliant D-E-F diamonds weighing an...
Category

2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A limited edition letterwood Vintage Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet features 5 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and a letterwood inlay,...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 6 grams MEASUREMENTS: 3/4" Diameter HALLMARKS: VCA, 18K A vintage (circa 1970s) 18k gold Taurus Zodiac ...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1960s VCA chick brooch is made of 18k gold and is adorned with small round cut diamonds and rubies with a large cabochon turquoise as its egg. It would make a fine ad...
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1960s American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marquise cut ...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Rose Gold Diamond Perlee Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Description Property of a Princess Gold and diamond bangle, 'Perlée', Van Cleef & Arpels The wide hinged bangle pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, bordered by lines of gold...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring. This beautifully made ring by VCA features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamon...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Vintage Malachite 5 Station Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2021 Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Vintage 18k Yellow Gold and Malachite 5 Station Bracelet, each station measuring 9/16 X 9/16 inch and 7 3/8 inches in length. This is complete ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Vivid Red Marquise Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful marquise...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Diamond Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings 0.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 10-11 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold hoop earrings featuring 52 round brilliants weighing 0.50 Carats with two Freshwater pearls measuring 10-11 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls earrings can be chang...
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2010s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold Lady bug in rose gold, onyx and carnelian with open wings sat on gold link chain ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pure Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With Round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color total weight 1.65ct These earrings are for pierced ears. ...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra necklace is an embodiment of timeless elegance and the hallmark craftsmanship that the Maison is renowned for.
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Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Holland, PA
The Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks are a striking accessory that exudes luxury. Made from 18k yellow gold, these cufflinks featu...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Choker Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold and worn on black satin straps; set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 14.50 carats, D-F color and VVS-VS clarity; necklac...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pair of heart - shaped clip - on earrings. Indulge in the timeless elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels with this exquisite pair of 18kt yellow gold c...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. This beautifully made ring by VCA features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamo...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
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...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace This necklace has a woven motif with 96 round diamonds weighing approximately 6 carats all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Van Cle...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond-set 18ct Yellow and White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Watch Bracelet
Located in London, GB
We have fallen well and truly in love with this sublime vintage Van Cleef & Arpels watch. This watch certainly exudes vintage glamour, and we date it to the 1960s. Crafted out of s...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Dog Brooch. A Saint Bernard dog brooch featuring pave diamonds, a ruby as the tongue & black enamel nose & eyes. Diamond Weight: approximately 8.15 cara...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace is an embodiment of sophistication and timeless elegance, reflecting the brand's commitment to beauty and excell...
Category

1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow 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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