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Van Cleef & Arpels Péry et Fils Diamond Flower Brooch Pair, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Brooches by Pery et Fils made in 18k Gold and with Diamonds
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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s 18 carat gold sapphire and diamond flower brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
The design of this outstanding Van Cleef & Arpels 18 carat gold brooch from the 1960s centres
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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch. A bouquet brooch set with 11
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Chalcedony Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Chalcedony Flower Brooch A brooch featuring six blue chalcedony
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Flower Brooch 1 larger cushion cut center natural Ceylon
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Vintage 1960s North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
brooch. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Dimensions: 2 1/2″ long
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960s vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch, in 18k gold, with approx. 0.60ctw FG/VVS diamonds. Brooch
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond Flower Brooch, Pair
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of enamel and diamond flower brooches by Van Cleef & Arpels in 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch with work on the stem and leaves
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: Van Cleef & Arpels , 3807. C5 Composition
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds in the center weighing a total of 0.55 carat. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection 1980s Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection 1980s Diamond Flower Brooch A brilliantly fabricated flower
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Clematis Diamond Coral Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic and delicate clematis flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with six angel skin coral
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Camellia Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camellia Flower Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Measurements: 40mm x
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 29 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Ruby Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, enhanced by circular-cut ruby and sapphire buds, gathered by a gold ribbon. Signed and numbered Van Cleef
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch An 18 karat yellow gold flower motif brooch set with
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
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W 2.25 in L 2.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Magnificent 16 Carat Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and timeless platinum flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, set in platinum, with approx
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Magnolia Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magnolia Flower Diamond Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6 round brilliant
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Magnolia Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magnolia Flower Diamond Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6 round brilliant
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible-set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
myserieux" (invisible setting) method, which was patented by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1933. The brooch features
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Emerald Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 16 diamond VVS1
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KYG Rose de Noel Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Naples, FL
Experience the epitome of luxury with the Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Brooch. Crafted in
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20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Flower Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 126
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Flower Diamond Mother of Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Clématite Flower Diamond Mother Of Pearl Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. This brooch
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond “Camellia” Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels blue sapphire and diamond "Camellia" brooch evokes the spectacular blossom
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Large Yellow Gold Wood and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold Flower Clip Brooch, measuring 2 3/4 inches in
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and mother of pearl Clematis flower brooch in 18k yellow gold. This VCA
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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral 'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold, Angel Skin Coral and Diamond 'Rose de Noel' Clip- Brooch, France This
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20th Century French Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Clematis Brooch, circa 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
One of the more notable features of the Clematis Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels are the five petals
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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Coral Diamond Gold “Clematis” Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Mediterranean red coral by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch has 8 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Clematis Yellow Gold, Wood and Diamond Flower Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Created by Van Cleef and Arpels in France in 1972’s. It is made of 18K yellow
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond Orchid 5.00cts Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond Orchid 5.00cts Brooch. A beautiful flower diamond gold
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Fancy Yellow White Diamond 'Camellia' Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Fancy Yellow White Diamond 'Camellia' Brooch from our Signed
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Large 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wood Clematis Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels large clematis flower brooch, the flowerhead centering three round brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gemstone Floral Motif Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
One beautiful brooch crafted by famed designer Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch is crafted to
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s White And Yellow Diamond Gold Camelia Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s White And Yellow Diamond Gold Camelia Brooch A 1980's Van Cleef
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels brooch & earring suite, the brooch designed as a curving branch with
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos 18k Yellow Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A pendant and a brooch in one, this medium sized Van Cleef & Arpels piece will undoubtedly become
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Rose De Noel Brooch with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very chic Rose de Noel flower brooch with
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Rose De Noel Brooch with VVS Diamonds
Van Cleef and Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Rose De Noel Brooch with VVS Diamonds
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W 2.68 in D 0.32 in Dm 2.68 in L 2.68 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Pin 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapel Pin Cabochon Cut Red Ruby Est .50 cts 16 Brilliant Cut Diamonds .50 cts
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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Brooch or Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exclusive brooch from the famous 'Cosmos' collection, created by Van Cleef & Arpels. Composed of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Hawaii Amethyst Pink Sapphire Brooch Pendant Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels brooch/pendant necklace from the vibrant Hawaii collection is
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Jade Lily Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in METAIRIE, LA
type of flower [Lily] is 'Lilium' - symbolic of Purity, Innocence, & Rebirth.. The most prominent
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Vintage 1920s French Brooches

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jade Lily Pin
Antique Jade Lily Pin
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W 2.5 in L 4 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Coral Yellow Gold Rose de Noël Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A rare Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" brooch set in 18k yellow gold, each piece designed as a
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman 10.28tcw Fancy Color Diamond Flower Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
in 1912 and became known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Sabaddini
Located in Miami, FL
originally developed by Van Cleef and Arpels) all approx. 46.00 carats and Approx. 9.00 carats of diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
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Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Pendant Large Model Box And Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Brooch or Pendant Large Model. An exclusive brooch from the
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Cartier Brooch 18k Gold Flower Heart Design Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lavish vintage Cartier brooch of a flower design, made of 18k gold. This exuberant flower was
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Convertible Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace-brooches designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fantastic suite created in Paris
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

French Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Flower Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels or non-branded French brooch we appreciate its sophisticated beauty and
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Crown Trifari 1950s Circle Yellow Cabochon Wreath Flower Leaf Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Yellow Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown
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Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown Trifari in
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Extra Large Vivid White Flower Leaf Exquisite Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Corn Wheat White Whole Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Long Leaf Flower Bouquet White Pearl Cluster Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown Trifari in
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

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Van Cleef Arpel Flower Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact van cleef arpel flower brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 131 vintage or 12 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef arpel flower brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef arpel flower brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 80 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our van cleef arpel flower brooch for sale are for women, but there are 26 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Arpel Flower Brooch?

The price for a van cleef arpel flower brooch starts at $2,499 and tops out at $375,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $16,856.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

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, 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.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.