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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Creator: Seaman Schepps
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k white gold and set with brilliant-cut round diamon...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Flower Brooch & Earring Set, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Flower Brooch and Earring Set made in 18k bi-color gold. The brooch and pair of earrings have a floral design with oval turquoise ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline Sapphire Clematis Flower Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Seaman Schepps clematis flower brooch, featuring five carved pink tourmaline petals surrounding a cluster of sapphires, diamonds and pearls at center. Five cabochon-cut blue sapphir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Butterfly Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the timeless Flying Beauties collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a butterfly pendant with lapis lazuli wings ...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White & Yellow Gold Open Band Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow & White Gold Open Band Ring. Vintage VCA ring with an unique yellow and white multi-tone gold open design. The ring is engraved VCA, 750 with ...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra White Necklace
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra White Necklace a delicate and enchanting piece that encapsulates the timeless elegance of the Alhambra collection. The necklace features a white...
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2010s Unknown Jewelry & Watches

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Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Rhodonite Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP7TD00
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold rhodonite and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2021 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf clover m...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This bypass style ring has been crafted by French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels from rubies and diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring's two 'shoulders' meet and cross in the c...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Enameled Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in France by the iconic Parisian jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the1970'...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
Imagine a stunning creation from the esteemed Van Cleef & Arpels, a Vintage Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring that exudes sophistication and timeless elegance. This masterpiece featu...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ladie's Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Watch 23mm
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ladie's watch from the "Sweet Alhambra" collection finely crafted in an 18K rose gold case and beaded bezel measuring 23mm , featuring 185 round brilliant cut pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Cushion Cut Amethyst Peridot Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Three's company, and this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris modernist 18 karat polished yellow gold three stone ring is all the companionship you will need. With one center cushion cut perid...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Classic Link bracelet by Seaman Schepps, set in 18k yellow gold, alternating with rock crystal links. The bracelet is 7 7/8" long end to end, wearable length id approx. 7", width 1.2...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Link Bracelet Vintage 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet Vintage 1960s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer bracelet. Truly a great piece at ...
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1960s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Hoop Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these stunning 18k Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Hoop Ear Clips from the 1980's. Crafted with 2.00 carats of sparkling diamonds and marked with the prestigious "...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Fish Charm Key Ring Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 18k gold charm key ring singed by Van Cleef & Arpels. The charm is designed as a fish, with an open work yellow gold body and eyes accented with the white gold. It's a cute...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1.75 Carat Coral & Round Diamonds Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
A whimsical Coral and Diamond flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Consisting of marquise-shaped coral and round diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carats, G color VVS2 quality. Set...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace - Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Link Necklace and Pendent Comprised of Textured 18K Gold, Illuminated By Dazzling Diamonds With Four Removable Segments That Can Be Worn As A Set And Independantly For A...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2 - Row Pearl Necklace with 3 - Diamond Barrel Clasps
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 2-Row Pearl and Diamond Necklace with 1- Diamond Barrel Clasp and 2- Extra Diamond Barrel Clasps. In 1956, American Actress Grace Kelly Married Prince Rainier III,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels important Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. This Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a significant amethyst set in 18K yellow gold, accented with sparkling di...
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Late 20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Perlee Variation 18K Rose Gold Ring with Pouch
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels’ explains this creation as a beaded border. A series of ascending and descending sparkling golden balls. Handcrafted in 18k rose gold Size 6 / Van Cleef 52. Spe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'À Cheval' Pendant- Ear- clips
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Platinum and Diamond 'À Cheval' Pendant -Ear clips The pair of earrings has 82 round diamonds weighing approx. 16.50 carats (Color: F/G, Clarity: VS), se...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Necklace Gold
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Necklace in Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted by the renowned luxury brand Van Clee...
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2010s Unknown Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Round Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance. Inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT "La Moderne" 1.94CT Diamond Ring, Box & Papers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels "La Moderne" diamond ring is crafted 18KT yellow gold, and contains one 1.54CT round brilliant center diamond paired with two tapered baguette diamon...
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1990s French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Ruby Brooch, 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels floral motif brooch dates from the Retro era of the 1940’s. The brooch is signed 'VCA' and includes a Guild Laboratories certificate. This stunning br...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful, top grade onyx with a deep black col...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring Cert
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring from the Socrate range by fine French fine jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Oiseaux de Paradis Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Oiseaux de Paradis Earrings - 18K White Gold and Diamond Earrings are a dazzling and elegant representation of the brand's exquisite jewelry inspired by nature. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Lucky Spring Bracelet VCARP7RR00
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k rose gold, Lucky Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Spring collection. The bracelet features a carnelian and onyx ladybug motif, a single rose gold leaf mo...
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2010s British Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Butterfly Necklace and Detachable Clip
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold and Diamond Flying Butterfly Necklace with detachable Butterfly is a beautiful and whimsical piece of jewelry that captures the elegance and grace o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Brooch. Louis Arpels so inspired by his love for classical ballets at the Opera Garnier in Paris is said to have concei...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine 18K Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2475 Comes With Pouch Only RRP £2,750 Including taxes / $2,920Excluding taxes / €3,200 Model VCARD38900 Date approx 2012 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Ap...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Necklace/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold and Diamonds. Feature two intricate three demential floral blooms inspired by the beauty of nature. Crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2258 Comes With Box Only Date 2011 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Diamond Weight 9.2 g Length 43 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________...
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Wave Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels with a wave design. Diamonds are four-prong set, graduated in size: every three smaller gems are alternating with a bigger one. They stag...
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Late 20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold 0.96ct Diamond & Malachite Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
On this elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, the luxury brands iconic clover motifs make a statement on a delicate chain measuring 6.5 long. Green Malachite stones and spark...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed and numbered. The total weight is 20.30 grams and the length is 1 inch and...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels AGL Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Day & Night Earring
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels AGL Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Day and Night Earrings made in Platinum. The pear-shaped mixed-cut emeralds weigh appx. 2.75 cts and 3.30 cts...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Five Row Diamond Bracelet, Platinum and 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Five Row Diamond Bracelet made in Platinum and 18k white gold. The length of the bracelet is 7 inches long and 0.72 inches wide, weighing 78.90 grams. Signed and...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Full Set
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Stone: Onyx Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Includes: VCA Box VCA Authenticity Certificate
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2010s French Jewelry & Watches

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Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels (Péry et Fils) Gold Rope Bombe Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels (Péry et Fils) Gold Rope Bombe Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The total weight of the ring is 14 grams. The ring size is US 6.50. SKU: 1539
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage French Van Cleef & Arpels Wood 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Van Cleef & Arpels Wood 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. Crafted in wood and 18 karat yellow gold signed VCA, serial #124232 with French hallmark. Circa 1970. The ring i...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1998 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond WEIGHT: 23.1 grams MEASUREMENTS: Diameter - 1 1/2" HALLMARKS: VCA, 1998, C...
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1990s North American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Double Corals Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Toi et Moi ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A very rare Toi et Moi ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring has been...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Design Ring
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS A Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Bow and Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the ring is 4.5 grams. The ring size is US 4.5 This lovely authe...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels French Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels French Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut emerald weighing approximately 3.00 carats. Accented by 12 round brilliant cut ...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 'Rose de Noel' White Coral Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noël' collection, introduced in the 1970s and still cherished today, captures the delicate beauty of flowers, a signature motif of the Maison since 1906. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 4-Motif Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 4 lucky clover motifs inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Completed wi...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Canard Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designed By a Bypass Ring of Stylized Double Head Fluted White Coral Duck Heads, set with Circular-Cut Diamond Beak and Emerald Eyes Accented with Diamond and Emerald Set Collars, Mo...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Three Arch Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Three Arch Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed and numbered. The total weight of the earring is 6.56 grams, measuring 0.68 x 0.41 inches. SKU: 1526
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Magic Alhambra 3 Motifs White Gold Long Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra 3 Motifs Long Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra 3 Motifs Earrings are an exquisite pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Enamel and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Enamel and Diamond Band, made in 18k Yellow Gold. The total weight of the ring is 10.97 grams. The ring size is US 6.25. SKU: 1540
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The ring weighs 8.18 grams and the ring size is 5.50. Signed and numbered. SKU: 1512
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

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Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels (Péry et Fils) Diamond and Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels (Péry et Fils) Diamond and Gold Hoop Earrings made in 18k yellow gold with French marks, circa 1970s. The diamonds weigh appx. 11-12 carats. The dimensio...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mabe Pearl Hoop Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Mabe Pearl Hoop Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The pearls are gray and white and the earrings weigh 29.92 grams. The length of the earring is 1 inch. ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond Philippine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond Philippine Ring. weighing 8 grams, ring size 5.25 US. Diamond FG VS weighing appx. 0.90 carats. 1463-BFEJPRTM
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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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