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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Category

20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels pearl diamond necklace Round-cut diamonds, cultured pearls, yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Articulate Gold and Diamond Necklace An 18 karat gold necklace set with 69
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Emerald Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Emerald Necklace Featuring three rows adorned with round-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Necklace An 18 karat yellow gold necklace set with 126 round cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Emerald & Diamonds Butterfly Necklace One cabochon Green Emerald est
Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby and Diamond Necklace by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 2.37ct Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming floral motif makes this Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Lace pendant simply unforgettable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef Rope Gold Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A refined Van Cleef necklace in 18kt yellow gold, of rope design highlighted with round cut
Category

Vintage 1960s French Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace An 18 karat yellow gold necklace set
Category

Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sapphire & Diamond Necklace An 18 karat gold and platinum necklace
Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Sautoir Necklace This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Necklace
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18k gold and diamond necklace, The necklace composed of gold links with
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysoprase Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable Van Cleef & Arpels long 18k gold link necklace that dates back to the 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Retro Tubogas Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Ruby and Diamond Snake Link Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels. Made in France, circa 1950. 18 kt
Category

Vintage 1950s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pure Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Gold Stones Diamond Weight 7 g Length 42 mm Condition Excellent
Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Center Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
French Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Center Diamond Necklace. The diamonds weigh a total of appx. 25
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With72 brilliant round cut diamond
Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace, Estimated 25 Cts Total Weight of
Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Passe-Partout Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. . This piece features a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem & Diamond Floral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem & Diamond Floral Necklace, this necklace features a combination of
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Convertible Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Convertible Necklace A yellow gold necklace set with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Five-Row Diamond Link Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly flexible necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels that dates back to the 1990s
Category

1990s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef&Arpels Cadenas Diamonds Gold Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23591001 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Product Name: Cadena Gold Long Necklace ■Product
Category

Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Onyx and Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Onyx, and Coral Necklace An 18k yellow gold link necklace, set with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Button Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 34 Round Brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold "Melusine" Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Part of the iconic Melusine collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this Melusine necklace is designed
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Necklace Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An impeccable trio by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 1980's set is comprised of a necklace, earrings, and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 75 Carat Snowflakes Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Snowflake collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is inspired by gently falling flakes of snow, an
Category

Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels. Total diamond carat weight approx. 100 cts.
Category

Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace-Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
removable segments for a variety of wear each measuring 6¾ inches, all signed Van Cleef & Arpels with French
Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clasp
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hummelstown, PA
, Van Cleef & Arpels. This breathtaking diamond clasp could easily be worn as a pendant or returned to
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Removable Diamond Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond pendant on a snake chain by VCA, old stock. The necklace is in a very good pre-loved
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Necklace Beautiful Pear Emerald and gold necklace featuring 7 pear
Category

Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Fancy Yellow, White Diamond Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an
Category

Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Diamond White Gold Brooch Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef & Aprels diamond brooch depicting a butterfly and floral motif crafted in 18k
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Papillon White Gold Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elegance encapsulated in gold and diamonds, this estate Van Cleef & Arpels 42.00cttw diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a wonder of retro design. This necklace is
Category

20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Platinum 3.05 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Add elegance to any ensemble with this luxurious Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Collection necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An elegant bead necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. 18K yellow gold, approx. 4.95ct E-G/VS diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
clover motif necklace . ( with Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate of Authenticity) This necklace is the long
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This delicate Fleurette necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Coral Beads, Jade, Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Carved Coral Beads, Jade, Diamond Necklace 18k yellow gold pendant necklace
Category

Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Bow Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Bow Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 diamond VVS1 clarity, G
Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tassel Gold Necklace or Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s, comprising a long chain diamond necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels With 8 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace. An 18k yellow gold necklace, set with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pearl Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
diamonds and pearl, resulting in a harmonious and luxurious composition. The necklace measures 16" in
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Peridot, Pink Tourmaline And Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Weston, MA
Van Cleef & Arpels has reworked their classic clover design in delicate pastel shades in this 18k
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An elegant gold and diamond necklace by VCA. Featuring ap. 9ct of diamonds, F color and VVS clarity
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Bracelet Combination.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Multi Color Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Bracelet and Pendant Combination. -!5
Category

20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace is crafted in 18k yellow
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lotus Diamond White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features a lotus flower crafted in 18k white
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Carved Coral, Jade Bead Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
stylized scrolled ribbon motif, flanked by ten diamond-set rondels. Length 30 inches diamond weighing
Category

Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels pendant necklace features a stunning coral flower design with a diamond accent
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This adorable rare and collectible Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace features a 15.0mm x
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Miroir Des Eaux" Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Miroir Des Eaux' Multi- gem and Diamond Necklace. This necklace has rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef diamond necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef diamond necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a van cleef diamond necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Diamond Necklace?

Prices for a van cleef diamond necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $1,565,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $12,046.

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 Necklaces for You

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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces 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.