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Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Creator: Alberto
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold 4.83 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold 4.83 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 130034 Listing Title: Van Cleef...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
Located in Bilbao, ES
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Multistrand Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Multistrand Pearl Diamond Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that radiates sophistication and elegance. This delicate necklace features ...
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20th Century French Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Pendant Large Model Box And Papers
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Brooch or Pendant Large Model. An exclusive brooch from the famous 'Cosmos' collection, created by Van Cleef & Arpels. Composed of four heart-shap...
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2010s Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels French Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Interlock Rope Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a twisted rope motif necklace with looping disk stations Comprised of hinged twist, bar, and round disk links Bead set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds Weigh...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Station Turquoise Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Station Turquoise Necklace in 18K Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z134078 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Station Turquoise Ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set Vintage
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Feminine necklace and bracelet set created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1980s. The set is made of 18 karat yellow gold, mother-of-pearl and accented with round brilliant cu...
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1980s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Onyx and Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Onyx, and Coral Necklace An 18k yellow gold link necklace, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, onyx, and white coral signed...
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1970s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 8 Flower Petal Motif Pendant Oynx
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef Arpels 8 Flower Motif Pendant. Excellent Condition Guaranteed Authentic 14 inch Chain
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2010s Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Bell Charm Byzantine Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bell Charm Byzantine Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. Measures approx. 39″ in length. Weight approx 81 dwt. French assay mark. Signed “VCA”; circa 1960’s.
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1960s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Byzantine Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This classic long necklace from the iconic Byzantine Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a series of polished gold openwork Alhambra ...
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1990s Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clasp
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating back to the second or third decade of the 20th century, this sleek and sophisticated Art Deco diamond clasp was designed and meticulously...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold 0.5 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold 0.5 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 132080 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Pendant in 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Round Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Round Circle Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful and classic round circle pendant necklace by Van Clee...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Large Pendant in 18kt Gold with 1.96 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A classic iconic pendant, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. This large pendant is very ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Button Necklace Boutonniere Diamond Estate 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels diamond button 'Boutonniere' necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 33 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise White Gold 10 Motif Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue turquoise...
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Early 2000s French Necklaces

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Turquoise, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Pendant with Diamond & Turquoise 0.19ctw
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Pendant With Diamond & Turquoise 0.19 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 129657 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Pendant With Diamond & Turquoise 0.19 CTW Condition Description: Van Cleef & Arpels has long looked to nature to source inspiration. Since the Maison was founded in 1906, the designs have included butterfly motifs. An homage to the winged creatures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Important Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Emerald Necklace A platinum necklace set with 382 round cut diamonds, 8 pear shaped diamonds, and a Columbian cabochon emerald Diamond Information App...
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1980s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian & Tiger's Eye Magic Alhambra Necklace V
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

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Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. "Fleurette" 5-station diamond cluster chain necklace, with colorless round diamonds weighing approximately 3.75 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two-Tone Gold Chain Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels two-tone gold chain collar necklace Alternating 18 karat yellow and white gold; marked VCA, CS, 11916 Size: length 16....
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Platinum 3.05 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Add elegance to any ensemble with this luxurious Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Collection necklace. Suspended from a sleek 20” chain, a teardrop-shaped pendant measuring 1.25” long an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Snake Collar White Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous white gold Van Cleef & Arpels Snake collar necklace. It lays beautifully around the collarbone, highlighting every neck. A special piece for every collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

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White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD7930
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with moth...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This delicate Fleurette necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a rosette pendant composed of 7 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds of an e...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Tiger’s Eye Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1980 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Tiger’s Eye WEIGHT: 12.3 grams MEASUREMENTS: The chain’s length is 17”, the diameter of pendant is 10/16...
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extremely rare and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra Collection necklace featured in 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (letterwood). Vintage and aged to perfection this series is created by a French craftsman using antique machinery...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Sautoir Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Sautoir Pendant Necklace An 18 karat gold chain necklace set with 141 round cut diamonds with a removable pendant set with carved lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamonds Pendant is removable and can be worn as a brooch Chain: Signed VCA and numbered Pendant: Signed Van Cleef and Arpels and numbered Chain Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 7.25 carats Chain Length: 28...
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1960s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1960’s 18k yellow gold necklace, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and 16 pearls 10.5-15.5mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Total diamond carat weight approx. 100 cts.
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1960s American Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1970s Diamond Lapis Lazuli Pendant-Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1970s Diamond Lapis Lazuli Pendant-Necklace Elizabeth Taylor Style An 18k yellow gold pear shaped twisted lapis lazuli pendant necklace decorated with circ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Sautoir Necklace This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Necklace is a stunning vintage piece from the 1970s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels pearl diamond necklace Round-cut diamonds, cultured pearls, yellow gold; marked Van Cleef & Arpels, NY, 49694 Size: clasp width 1 inch; necklace length 16.5 inc...
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcases a butterfly design inlaid with round sapphires and round brilliant ...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace Box Papers COA
Located in San Diego, CA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace Style: Necklace Ref. number: VCARA43100 Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: Small Model Measurements: 33.86' Inches Stones: 20 Black Onyx Hallmark: VCA S527 on Clasp - VCAAU750 JE755*** on Flower Includes: VCA Box...
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2010s Necklaces

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set Both the necklace and earrings set with round cut diamonds, cabochon angel skin coral, and turquoise Necklace Si...
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1960s American Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Black Onyx Bow Necklace and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earring Set in the design of a ribbon bow made with diamonds and black onyx in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed VCA, numbered, French Marks. Total ...
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20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels Triple String Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features three strands of cultured pearls, a total of 143 pearls, creamy white i...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Nerval Diamond Green Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is from the elegant Nerval collection and features a 5-petal flower crafted in 18k yellow gold and green chalcedony and p...
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1680s French Antique Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two Tone Gold Octagonal Link Long Chain
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and authentic from Van Cleef & Arpels, the long chain is crafted from 18k yellow and white gold featuring alternating octagonal shape links with a polished finish. The chain ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond White Gold Small Model Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef and Arpels pendant necklace from iconic Frivole collection is crafted in 18k white gold and set with ro...
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2010s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very beautiful piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960. This brooch has been crafted in t...
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1960s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond Coral Crystal Quartz Sphere Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bar link chain suspending a substantial pendant centering a 30.0 mm round crystal quartz sphere. Transparent and colorless - spins on axis in a gold cage surround with ...
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1970s French Contemporary Vintage Necklaces

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

Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Hematite Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Hematite Necklace and Earrings Set. Necklace: Length: 35.00 centimeters. Pendant: 2.50 x 2.70 centimeter...
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Late 20th Century European Necklaces

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Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1970s, this Pisces pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is composed of 18K gold, diamond, and emeralds. The ribbed bail suspends a circular pendant, within ropetwist frame, ...
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1970s French Vintage Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Chrysoprase and Coral Pendant Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Doubling as a Brooch or a Pendant, featuring Natural Chrysoprase & Natural Angelskin Coral - crafted completely in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, clearly in multiple techniques of gold-smithi...
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1970s French Vintage Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Zip Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Zip necklaces are one of the greatest designs of High Jewelry ever invented to this day. It is believed that the idea to transform a simple zipper into a jewel had been sparked b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant bead necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. 18K yellow gold, approx. 4.95ct E-G/VS diamonds, lengths is ap. 19.5'', signed VCA, numbered.
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant gold and diamond necklace by VCA. Featuring ap. 9ct of diamonds, F color and VVS clarity. Gross weight is 82.8 grams, inner circumference is ap. 15 inches. Signed, numbered, stamped 750. Comes with a large vintage VCA box.
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond / Turquoise 20 Motif Necklace Ltd
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra diamond and turquoise 20 Motif necklace. Set in 18 Yellow Gold. Necklace can be w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold necklace features 16 variously sized carnelian and tiger's eye quatrefoil motifs on a fine link chain. Necklace length 48 inches. French assay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Bouton D'or Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Bouton d'or(R) collection is inspired by the curved lines of the paillette motif, a jewelry design created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the late 1930s. Reinterpreted today, it lends itself to plays of association and color to create feminine necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings. Bouton d'or necklace, rose gold, white mother-of-pearl, carnelian, round diamonds, diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Length 16.5 inches. STONE Carnelian: 51 stones STONE Diamond: 186 stones, 5.55 carats STONE Mother-of-pearl: 30 stones Blade clasp: lever lock...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Heart Pendant Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels tiger's eye heart pendant long necklace Pendant is made out of 18 karat yellow gold and has a heart-shaped tiger's eye as well as a roun...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

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Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels chrysoprase and diamond pendant set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant is set in an elegant tear drop shape, pave set with sparkly round brillian...
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1990s Retro Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds convertible into a Brooch. The central Pattern is Removable and turns into a Brooch. Th...
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1970s French Vintage Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Button Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 34 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approxima...
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1990s French Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Gold Gass Tank Locket Pendant and Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold vintage gas tank locket pendant by Péry Fils for Van Cleef and Arpels, signed, dated and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, on a Van Cleef...
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1970s French Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Necklace with 2.48 Cts in VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A beautiful piece made in Paris, France circa 1970. It was crafted in solid 18 Karats of yellow and white gold, with high polished finish. I...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces

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

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

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

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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