Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Dragonfly Clip
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:Gold
- Stone:Diamond
- Stone Cut:Brilliant Cut
- Weight:2.55 ct
- Dimensions:Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)Length: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1990
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Beverly Hills, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4006222188322
Van Cleef & Arpels
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, the Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Los Angeles, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires DiamondsBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Beverly Hills, CAThe VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly Clip Description: White gold and 18k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Clip Featuring Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds. Specifications: Gemstones: Yellow Sapphires Est 2.50 cts Diamonds. .10 cts Design: Dragonfly motif Features: Brooch set with 9 Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires Wings...Category
Early 2000s Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Pin 18k Yellow GoldBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Beverly Hills, CAVan Cleef & Arpels Lapel Pin Cabochon Cut Red Ruby Est .50 cts 16 Brilliant Cut Diamonds .50 cts Cute little flower pen 20 x 10 mm. Hallmarked VCA French Eagles head Workshop mark...Category
2010s French Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef And Arpels Diamond Clip Earrings ParisBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Beverly Hills, CAVan Cleef and Arpels Earrings of a Hoop Designed Earrings. Rows of Tapering Pave Set Diamonds Est Weight 2.30 cts. Hinge opening Mechanism signed Van Cleef and Arpels & numbered circ...Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold EarringsBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Beverly Hills, CAVan Cleef & Arpels Elegant Ribbon Motif Diamond Pave Set Earrings Est. 2.50 cts total Diamonds D VVS Made In France 1970's Workshop Hallmarks vca ny3K607.19 10 mm width x 18mm lengthCategory
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly NecklaceBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Beverly Hills, CAVan Cleef & Arpels Green Emerald & Diamonds Butterfly Necklace One cabochon Green Emerald est. 0.50 ct and round brilliant-cut D-F VVS1-VV...Category
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Diamond ringBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Beverly Hills, CAYellow Gold 18k all Diamond VCA Philippine Ring Size 4 can be resized up a little. Hallmarked VCA numbered and the .50 ct Diamonds. 1968 this vers...Category
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ludo Gold ClipsBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYThese “Ludo-Hexagone” French Retro 18 karat gold and diamond pair of double clips by Van Cleef & Arpels are comprised of 84 round brilliant cut diamonds in a honeycomb and etched sta...Category
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires DiamondsBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Paris, FRVAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White Gold and 18 carat Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires and Diamonds. Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly, th...Category
1990s French Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires DiamondsBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Paris, FRVAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White gold and 18 carat yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds. Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly, ...Category
1990s French Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Gold ClipBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYRetro 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels clip, set in 18k yellow gold. Measures 1 5/8" x 0.75". Hallmarked on the back - Van Cleef & Arpels. Weight of the piece - 16.9 grams.Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
MaterialsGold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Double Diamond Platinum ClipsBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYArt Deco Platinum and 30.00 carats Diamond Double Clip Brooch. Bright polished platinum with sparkling diamond sprays create stunning, multi-dimensional, sculptural works of wearable...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bow Clip BroochBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Magenta, ITVan 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...Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Materials18k Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Gems by David Webb, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels Anchor The Back Vault’s Treasure Trove
Boasting one of the largest collections of David Webb in the world, the firm offers exceptional jewels — always in demand yet never in short supply.
This Turquoise Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace Is a Rare and Alluring Find
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?