Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
French
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.
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Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings in Platinum.
A vintage pair of classic hoop earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, with three rows o...
Category
1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels pear shaped diamond earrings that are the ultimate in elegant simplicity. The earrings are made of 154 diamonds with a total weight of approximately 7 carats. T...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Comprising a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings designed as pear shaped motifs, set with an opulence of brilliant- cut diamonds throughout, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, signed...
Category
Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Onyx And Diamond Ear-clips By Van Cleef and Arpels. Set In 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Consisting Of Several Pave Set Sections Divided By Inset Carved Onyx Sections.
Ear-clips Contain 68 ...
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1990s French Romantic Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Diamond Pave Abstract Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Pave Abstract Earrings in 18k White Gold and 18k Yellow Gold.
A pair of two-toned ear clips from Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a coiled gold outline atop ...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Hoop Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This set of Van Cleef & Arpels hoop ear clips are each comprised with a pavé of luminous round brilliant-cut diamonds hugged at the center by two 18k yell...
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1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow & White Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pair of signed Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow and White Diamond Flower Earrings, made in France in the Contemporary era, 21st ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Diamond Gold Boulle Double Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Collection Diamond Gold Boulle Double Earrings
18k yellow gold diamond Boulle ear clips, signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
dimensio...
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1980s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless ear clips created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s.
Feminine, wearable and French chic, the earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection.
Made of 1...
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Late 20th Century French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pelouse Diamond Onyx Bombe Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pelouse Diamond Onyx Bombe Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold.
A bejeweled pair of mini on-the-ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels exhibiting a...
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1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Two-Tone 18k Gold 10.00 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
Feature 18k Yellow Gold Twist Rope Accents Separating Pave-Set Round Diamond Segments in a Twist Pattern
Shrimp Huggie Earrings...
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Late 20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Peridot Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings featuring amethyst and peridot set in 18k yellow gold.
Category
1990s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated and colorful pair of pear shaped ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels, with fine brilliant diamonds, embellished by cabochon rubies and emeralds. Made in France, circa 1...
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1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blooming Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A splendid example of the house’s fascinating floral jewelry, these Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond stud earrings, designed in a stunning clustered bloom, emanate light and beauty. ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Socrate Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K yellow gold earrings from the Socrate collection. The earrings feature 264 round diamonds totaling 7.02 carat, F-G color and VVS-VS clarity. They are mark...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ring and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A classic wide band with a matching pair of gorgeous earrings from Van Cleef and Arpels! This jewelry set is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a basket-weave motif pave-set wit...
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1990s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 3 Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 3 Motif Earrings
Beautiful pair of earrings with Mother of pearl and Chalcedony.
Stamped: VCA and numbered
Metal Type : 18 karat
With original ...
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Mid-20th Century Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Earrings VCARA44300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic pair of 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection. The earrings are composed of a four leaf clover motif with an onyx inlay, compliment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Byzantine Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2338
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2012
Model ARD39700
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Weight 5.6 g
Condition Excellent
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2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Magic Alhambra Drop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra drop earrings in 18k yellow gold, featuring a smaller mother-of-pearl clover-shaped motif at top and larger mother-of-pearl clover-shaped motif at b...
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2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2345
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2014
Model VCARD78800
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Mother of Pearl
Weight 14.3 g
Condition Excellent
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2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" clover-shaped clip earrings in 18k yellow gold with carved black onyx centers surrounded by beaded 18k yellow gold frames. Clip backs with removab...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA: Two Butterfly earrings, 18K yellow gold, round yellow sapphires, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS
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2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2188
Comes With Box Only
Date 2014
RRP £2,560 Inc VAT / $2,720 Excl VAT / 2920 € Inc VAT
Model VCARN6BO00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Carnelian
Weight 2....
Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2224
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2018
Model VCARA44900
Serial Number JA******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Carnelian
Weight 2.88 g
Condition Excellent
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Category
2010s French Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Large Magic Alhambra 1 Motif Guilloché Long Neck
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra® jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance. Inspired by the clover leaf, t...
Category
2010s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewel was first created in 1968, and the Sweet Alhambra creations remain faithful to its timeless elegance. The iconic clover motif is a potent symbol of...
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Magic Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredibly rare pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Magic Alhamba earrings crafted from 18k yellow gold. The earrings have posts and can be removed if worn as clips.
The earrin...
Category
Early 2000s Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with two Cabochon Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 12.00 carats, 10 Pear-Shaped Rubies weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats, and ...
Category
1960s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage VCA Natural Saltwater Button Pearls Stud Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of Van Cleef and Arpels earrings showcasing natural saltwater button pearls weighing 12.04 and 13.08 carats. These pearls exhibit beautiful color and high luster, surr...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Earrings
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings each set with a halo of round cut diamonds with central cabochon turquoise
Signed Van Clee...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Fleurette Flower Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Fleurette Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 14 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 1.88ct
These earrings c...
Category
2010s European Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-Century Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Gold Earrings and Ring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern fluted coral and diamond earring and ring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings are modified hanging hoop earrings that fit front to back on the ear. The rin...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond "Camellia" Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Van Cleef & Arpels "Camellia" earrings, in blue sapphires and diamonds, evoke the spectacular blossom from Asia that possessed the European imagination from the late 18th century onward. Like their camellia-loving contemporary, Coco Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels designers were inspired by the luxurious flower, designing this classic line of stylized jewels that has been beloved since the 1950s. Beautifully modeled to hug the ear, these sparkling flowers-to-wear enhance the eyes and face.
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels, New York
Country: United States
Circa: 1960s
Size: 1.125” diameter
Materials: 150 Round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.00 carats); 48 Round- and oval-cut sapphires (approximate total weight 7.70 carats); Platinum
Signed: “Van Cleef NY...
Category
1960s American Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A demonstration of superlative artistry, this pair of French mid-20th century Van Cleef & Arpels clipback button earrings with stripes of rubies and diamonds is a masterpiece of mode...
Category
1960s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Earrings and Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and feminine set consisting of a pair of earrings and a bracelet that would be a great addition to your jewelry collection. It was created by Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris in the ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White and Yellow Diamond Door Knockers Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted 18K yellow gold featuring white round-cut diamonds weighing 2.50 carats and square emerald-cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing 14.31 carats.
Signed and numbered by Van...
Category
1970s French Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Van Cleef & Arpels diamond earrings, from our inventory of 207, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 280 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider earrings by Yves Saint Laurent, Cartier, and Christian Lacroix. Prices for Van Cleef & Arpels earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $975 and tops out at $675,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $25,353.
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Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What the flower is on Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry varies. Artisans at the luxury jewelry house have drawn inspiration from several types of flowers over time, including roses, chrysanthemums, peonies and daisies. Floral designs are frequently set with gemstones at their center and feature glittering pavé petals. 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. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- Who wears Van Cleef & Arpels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Many notable people wear Van Cleef & Arpels. During the 1970s, celebrities like Françoise Hardy, Princess Grace of Monaco and Elizabeth Taylor helped make the luxury jewelry maker famous worldwide by sporting pieces from the Alhambra collection. Today, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Adele, Sienna Miller, Mariah Carey, Kate Middleton and many other celebrities step out wearing pieces made by the luxury jewelry house. Explore a selection of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels is popular because it has been focused on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry since the brand's early days. 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. One of the world's foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef has also gained very prominent fans over the years, which definitely contributes to its popularity. The house's clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich and Jacqueline Onassis. British royals, whom have long been influencers when it comes to jewelry and fashion, are among the world's countless devotees of Van Cleef's Alhambra collection. In the aughts, Reese Witherspoon was routinely photographed in her onyx Alhambra necklace. Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey were also seen sporting pieces from the collection. Find Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are not the same. Although both are French and specialize in fine jewelry, they are different makers. Alfred Van Cleef and Salomon Arpels founded Van Cleef & Arpels, while Louis-François Cartier established Cartier. Explore a diverse assortment of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A few things are special about Van Cleef & Arpels. The French luxury jewelry maker is noted for its longstanding focus on technical virtuosity, artisanship and artistry. The maker is also known for its innovative designs. 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 innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet. Clients have also been drawn by the elegance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. Over the years, its pieces have drawn inspiration from current events, such as the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the end of World War II and the 1960s interest in the Middle East and India. Shop a wide variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels is from France. In 1905, the luxury jewelry house opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme, across from the Hôtel Ritz in Paris. Today, the company maintains its headquarters in the city. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Van Cleef & Arpels uses a variety of stones in its pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's most common materials include malachite, mother-of-pearl, carnelian, onyx, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chalcedony and tiger's eye. In addition, there are Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with gemstones like diamonds, rubies and sapphires. There are even pieces featuring wood and S�vres porcelain. Shop a large selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1sDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The most iconic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is arguably the Alhambra. It features 20 clover-shaped motifs. When it debuted in 1968, each clover was formed from gold and had gold beads around its edges. In 1971, the house began making the motif from colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Many celebrities, like Grace Kelly, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton, have sported the necklace over the years. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Van Cleef & Arpels clover represents luck, fortune, health and love, according to the brand. This motif is famously seen in the iconic Alhambra collection, but the luxury jewelry house has used four-leaf clover motifs in designs since the 1920s. Find a range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels has rose gold pieces. Some of the luxury jewelry maker's designs in 18-karat rose gold include the Alhambra necklace, the Félicité wedding band and the Perlée Signature bangle bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To authenticate Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry, check for stamps. Authentic pieces will display either VCA or Van Cleef & Arpels plus a serial number, a metal hallmark and a trademark. Shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, the red stone is usually Brazilian carnelian, a type of semiprecious gemstone that typically comes from Greece and Asia. The luxury jewelry brand uses the stone in it’s Bouton d’or and Alhambra collections. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, celebrities have been known to wear Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. Over the years, many trendsetters have been photographed wearing the jewelry maker's pieces. They include Mariah Carey, Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and Kate Middleton. Pieces from the Alhambra collection are especially popular with celebrities. Find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Although opinions may vary, the most famous Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry is arguably the Alhambra collection, which debuted in 1970. Jacques Arpels – the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 – liked to say, "To be lucky, you must believe in luck." This mantra is embodied in the four-leaf clover motif of the Alhambra collection, and it can be found in sketches in the house’s archives dating back to the 1910s. The quatrefoil shape also has architectural resonance, as it is found in Gothic and Renaissance structures and in such Moorish buildings as the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which inspired the name of this famed Van Cleef & Arpels line. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024No single Van Cleef & Arpels stone is the most durable. A few stones commonly used by the jewelry maker compete for the title. Among them are carnelian, tiger's eye, onyx and agate. All four of these stones have a hardness rating of 7.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Keep in mind that how well you care for and store your jewelry, not just its materials, will impact its longevity. Following the care instructions provided by Van Cleef & Arpels can help your piece stand the test of time. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024No single Van Cleef & Arpels stone is the most durable. A few stones commonly used by the jewelry maker compete for the title. Among them are carnelian, tiger's eye, onyx and agate. All four of these stones have a hardness rating of 7.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Keep in mind that how well you care for and store your jewelry, not just its materials, will impact its longevity. Following the care instructions provided by Van Cleef & Arpels can help your piece stand the test of time. Explore a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024Van Cleef & Arpels became popular early in the 20th century. Many trend-setting women of the time sported Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. The jewelry house’s fashion-conscious clients have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. Its popularity has continued to the present day. 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 in New York, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry is usually made of gold. Specifically, the French luxury jewelry house typically makes necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and other pieces out of 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. Find a selection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The green stone on Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry varies by the piece. Often, the green gemstones are emeralds, but the luxury French jewelry house also creates pendants and other accessories that feature green malachite and tourmaline. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry is fake, first look for markings. Authentic pieces will have the brand name or "VCA," a serial number, the hallmark of the metal and a trademark symbol. In addition, look at the clasps. Signs of soldering or poor quality hardware may indicate a replica. Find a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra jewelry on 1stDibs.
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