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Van Cleef And Arpels Diamond Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire And Diamond Earring & Necklace Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire And Diamond Earring & Necklace Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire And Diamond Earring & Necklace Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire And Diamond Nature Inspired Earring And Necklace Suite In 18k Yellow Gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels France
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels France

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels France

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels, Comprising a necklace-bracelet combination, composed of textured oval-shaped links, accented by round diamonds,...

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Basket-Weave Ring and Earrings Suite in 18K Yellow Go
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Basket-Weave Ring and Earrings Suite in 18K Yellow Go

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Basket-Weave Ring and Earrings Suite in 18K Yellow Go

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant vintage jewelry suite by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and dating to the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Prés Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Suite 18K Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Prés Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Suite 18K Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Prés Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Suite 18K Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

A magnificent expression of Van Cleef & Arpels’ celebrated floral artistry, this exceptional Folie des Prés jewelry suite captures the beauty of a blossoming spring garden in pre...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Coral Tulips 18k White Gold Brooch Earrings Suite
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Coral Tulips 18k White Gold Brooch Earrings Suite

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Coral Tulips 18k White Gold Brooch Earrings Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite rare authentic vintage Van Cleeff & Arpels floral suite consists of a pair of clip-on earrings and a matching brooch crafted in 18k white gold and set with natural ang...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 11380 cs, 750, maker's marks, French Assay marks Curator's Notes: Among Van Cleef & Arpels famous designs is a suite of pearls and diamonds created for Pr...

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20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Chrysoprase, Coral, And Diamond Necklace And Earrings Suite.
Van Cleef Chrysoprase, Coral, And Diamond Necklace And Earrings Suite.

Van Cleef Chrysoprase, Coral, And Diamond Necklace And Earrings Suite.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef Chrysoprase, Coral, And Diamond Necklace And Earrings Suite.The necklace features omega-link chain, centering polished angel skin coral and chrysoprase panels, flanked by t...

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Cosmos' Diamond and Emerald Earrings and Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Cosmos' Diamond and Emerald Earrings and Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Cosmos' Diamond and Emerald Earrings and Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Cosmos' diamond and emerald earrings and brooch suite in 18k yellow gold.

Category

20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 5.40 Carat Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
Van Cleef & Arpels 5.40 Carat Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set

Van Cleef & Arpels 5.40 Carat Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and onyx suite, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold circa 1980, comprising a necklace and matching ear clips, each signed...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Pavot Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Pavot Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Pavot Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Carat Weight: earrings 5.64 cts total, 13.30 cts. brooch Color/Clarity: E–F color with VVS–VS clarity Certifications: Photocopy of a Van Cleef & Arpels insurance appraisal. Size: Bro...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van cleef & Arpels "Butterfly" Diamond Necklace & Earrings Suit
Van cleef & Arpels "Butterfly" Diamond Necklace & Earrings Suit

Van cleef & Arpels "Butterfly" Diamond Necklace & Earrings Suit

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond "Butterfly" earrings and necklace suite.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Collar Necklace and Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Collar Necklace and Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Collar Necklace and Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

This extraordinary vintage Van Cleef & Arpels demi-parure is a masterclass in bold 1970s luxury and timeless Italian craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch and Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch and Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch and Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A luminous floral suite from VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, fashioned in 18K yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1965 Convertible Necklace, Bracelet & Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 1965 Convertible Necklace, Bracelet & Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 1965 Convertible Necklace, Bracelet & Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Bracelet) / Brooch Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels, French Metal: Platinum Weight: 139.96 grams Period: Circa 1965 This extraordinary high-jewelry suite by Van Cleef & Arpels is a tour ...

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Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch and Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch and Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch and Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A joyful ode to winter’s most radiant bloom, this enchanting Rose de Noël suite by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS is forged in luminous 18k yellow gold and fashioned with vivid orange coral peta...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA 1960s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set 18K
VCA 1960s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set 18K

VCA 1960s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set 18K

Located in Greenwich, CT

A vintage limited-edition necklace and bracelet suite by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18k yellow gold and dated from the 1960s–1970s.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Alexandre Reza, Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther
Alexandre Reza, Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther

Alexandre Reza, Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther

Located in Long Island City, NY

After the war, he began his career as a diamond expert, traveling extensively to source each stone, which served as the key design inspiration for his work.Early on, he supplied gems...

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20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum PT950 12.25 Carats
Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum PT950 12.25 Carats

Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum PT950 12.25 Carats

Located in Great Neck, NY

Every inch crafted with the same precision and artistry as the legendary ateliers of Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier. These earrings are designed in platinum with a s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold

PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires

PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires

Located in Miami, FL

Note: Pery et Fils was a very famous jewelry makers doing a lots of special orders and custom jobs for Van Cleef & Arpels, Fred, Boucheron And Chaumet.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

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1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Suite
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Suite

1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Gold, diamonds and rubies. Signed Van Cleef and Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1950s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Diamond Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Diamond Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

Offered as part of a suite of coral and diamond jewelry by Van Cleef and Arpels.

Category

French Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earrings Demi Parure, Diamonds and 18 Karat Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earrings Demi Parure, Diamonds and 18 Karat Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earrings Demi Parure, Diamonds and 18 Karat Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Grenoble, FR

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earrings Demi Parure, Diamonds and 18k Gold 18ct gold and diamond bow' Necklace and earring suite, van Cleef & Arpels, comprising of a pair of earri...

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Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Jewelry Suite
South Sea Pearl & Diamond Jewelry Suite

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Jewelry Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

South Sea pearl and diamond suite of jewelry in 18k yellow gold, comprising a necklace, earrings and a ring of foliate design, by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral and Diamond Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral and Diamond Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral and Diamond Bracelet

Located in New York City, NY

Offered as part of a suite of coral and diamond jewelry by Van Cleef and Arpels.

Category

French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Necklace Earrings Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Necklace Earrings Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Necklace Earrings Set

Located in New York , NY

Comprising a necklace, suspending a detachable circular-cut diamond cluster pendant, to the circular-cut diamond necklace chain; and a pair of ear clips en suite, mounted in 18k gold...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Line Jewellery Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Line Jewellery Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Line Jewellery Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful 18k yellow gold multi-gemstone Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery suite. The jewellery suite features a line necklace and line bracelet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Necklace and Earring Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Necklace and Earring Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Necklace and Earring Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

An incredible Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole diamond suite, the necklace consists of 327 of the finest Van Cleef & Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 5.11ct.

Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Jewelry Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Jewelry Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Jewelry Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and earring suite don approximately 92.40 carats of deep blue cabochon sapphires.

Category

20th Century French Retro More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Suite
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Suite

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular 18 Kt Yellow Gold Floral Brooch with 14 super white & full cut Diamonds in the center - French made and Matching Pair of Clip on Floral Earrings with a total of 14 s...

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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Flower Earrings & Brooch Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Flower Earrings & Brooch Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Flower Earrings & Brooch Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

United by impeccable harmony and balance, this distinguished Van Cleef & Arpels suite has a combined weight of 22.6 dwt and stands as a timeless expression of haute joaillerie, u...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Earring and Brooch Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Earring and Brooch Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Earring and Brooch Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French 18 karat gold, platinum and diamond brooch and earring suite by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch and Earrings Suite, Cir
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch and Earrings Suite, Cir

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch and Earrings Suite, Cir

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gold flower brooch and earrings suite, with a brooch with two flowers and a pair of single flower earrings, with clusters of round brilliant-cut diam...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Ruby Dress Set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Ruby Dress Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Firenze, IT

Comprising a pair of cuff links, each double-link centering upon a cabochon ruby within a circular-cut diamond surround; and three shirt studs en suite, mounted in 18k gold, cuff lin...

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Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

Please inquire to 1st dibs - A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond earring and brooch suite set in 18k yellow and white gold.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Gemstone Interchangeable Earrings
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Gemstone Interchangeable Earrings

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Gemstone Interchangeable Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This interchangeable earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a versatile doorknocker design.

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Convertible Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Convertible Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds

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 France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Creoles Necklace Earrings Set 18Kt Gold 2.86 Ct Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Creoles Necklace Earrings Set 18Kt Gold 2.86 Ct Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Creoles Necklace Earrings Set 18Kt Gold 2.86 Ct Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Gorgeous Creoles parure designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very handsome and rare set made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

French Ruby, Diamond Demi Parure by Verger Frères
French Ruby, Diamond Demi Parure by Verger Frères

French Ruby, Diamond Demi Parure by Verger Frères

By Verger Frères

Located in London, GB

Verger Freres were one of the finest jewellery houses of the 20th century, supplying Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany amongst many others.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Convertible Earrings Brooch 18Kt 51.91 Cts Diamonds Ruby
Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Convertible Earrings Brooch 18Kt 51.91 Cts Diamonds Ruby

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Convertible Earrings Brooch 18Kt 51.91 Cts Diamonds Ruby

Located in Miami, FL

Note: Pery et Fils was a very famous jewelry makers doing a lots of jobs for Van Cleef & Arpels, Fred, Boucheron And Chaumet.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold 22.53 Cts In Diamonds & Rubies
Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold 22.53 Cts In Diamonds & Rubies

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold 22.53 Cts In Diamonds & Rubies

Located in Miami, FL

Note: Pery et Fils was a very famous jewelry makers doing a lots of special orders and custom jobs for Van Cleef & Arpels, Fred, Boucheron And Chaumet.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Compared to other famous luxury jewelry brands, such as Van Cleef & Arpels or Tiffany & Co. who are working with precious stones a lot, Cartier is strictly focusing on diamonds and p...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 31.64 Cts In Gems
Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 31.64 Cts In Gems

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 31.64 Cts In Gems

Located in Miami, FL

Note: Pery et Fils was a very famous jewelry makers doing a lots of special orders and custom jobs for Van Cleef & Arpels, Fred, Boucheron And Chaumet.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Convertible Necklace Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Convertible Necklace Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Convertible Necklace Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Convertible Necklace Suite in 18k Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Petillante Necklace and Earrings Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Petillante Necklace and Earrings Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Petillante Necklace and Earrings Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dazzling creation from the esteemed French maison Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite jewelry set hails from the Petillante Collection—a name derived from the French word pétill...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Daphne 3-Piece Dragon Fly Brooch Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Daphne 3-Piece Dragon Fly Brooch Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Daphne 3-Piece Dragon Fly Brooch Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Captivating Jewelry Full of Loveliness and Elegance This Magnificent Dragonfly Brooch Set Features Three Pieces:  - 1 Large Brooch in 18K White Gold, Generously Festooned with Pink S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Turquoise Brooch Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Turquoise Brooch Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Turquoise Brooch Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional suite by Van Cleef & Arpels that dates back to the 1970’s, comprising a flower head brooch and matching earrings, each crafted in 18k yellow gold, set with brilliant d...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1.87ct Natural Red Ruby & Diamond Mystery Set 18k White Gold Briolette Necklace
1.87ct Natural Red Ruby & Diamond Mystery Set 18k White Gold Briolette Necklace

1.87ct Natural Red Ruby & Diamond Mystery Set 18k White Gold Briolette Necklace

Located in Birmingham, GB

A stunning shape pendant with beautiful mystery set rubies (a style of setting first developed by French fine jewellery house Van Cleef and Arpels) These are all exquisitely set in a...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

M. Gerard Gold Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire And Round Cut Openwork Collar Necklace
M. Gerard Gold Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire And Round Cut Openwork Collar Necklace

M. Gerard Gold Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire And Round Cut Openwork Collar Necklace

By M. Gérard

Located in New York, NY

After many years working for one of jewellery’s most famous Maisons, Van Cleef & Arpels, Frenchman Louis Gérard decided to strike out on his own.

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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Mother of Pearl Brooch and Earrings Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Mother of Pearl Brooch and Earrings Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Mother of Pearl Brooch and Earrings Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite brooch and earrings suite.

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Suite
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Suite

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lakewood, NJ

French assay marks for gold, in navy blue suede Van Cleef & Arpels case. Signed and with maker's marks for Van Cleef & Arpels, and serial numbers.

Category

20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold and Diamond Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold and Diamond Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold and Diamond Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris 18k textured gold and diamond set of four matching bracelets and a pair of matching earrings which can combine to form a long necklace or two bracelets and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold, Black Onyx & Diamond Suite
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold, Black Onyx & Diamond Suite

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold, Black Onyx & Diamond Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A suite consisting of "shrimp" earclips and matching ring, set with carved domed black onyx segments alternating with polished domed yellow gold segments set with white circular-cut ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Outstanding Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch and Earring Suite
Outstanding Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch and Earring Suite

Outstanding Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch and Earring Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Stunning 18kt. rope work ruby and diamond brooch and earring set. The double clip brooch is prong set in white gold with 41 slightly graduating round brilliant cut diamonds of the fi...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Suite
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Suite

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

highly irridescent mother of pearl and high quality diamond suite consisting of a pair of clip on earrings and ring in suite

Category

French Clip-on Earrings

Circa 1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Parure Suite
Circa 1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Parure Suite

Circa 1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Parure Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A gold and diamond parure by Van Cleef & Arpels comprised of a detachable brooch/pendant and chain arranged in oval festoons, and a pair of night and day earrings of the same design....

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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

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Coral and Diamond Ring by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Coral and Diamond Ring by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Coral and Diamond Ring by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

Offered as part of a suite of coral and diamond jewelry by Van Cleef and Arpels.

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Orange and Angelskin Coral Diamond Necklace and Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

A chic suite by Van Cleef & Arpels. The 16 & 1/2" long necklace features deeply hued and paler natural coral squares framed in 18K gold, with 8 front pieces separated by a line of ro...

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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1970s Gold Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1970s Gold Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1970s Gold Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This particular design was used in a suite belonging to Princess Grace of Monaco. I have listed separately a matching Van Cleef textured gold ring of diamond set double bands.

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French Clip-on Earrings

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS  Yellow Gold, Wood 'Nerval' Demi Parure

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Gold, Wood 'Nerval' Demi Parure

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Comprising; a brooch and pair of ear clips, the brooch of
flower head design, centring on a trio of brilliant-cut diamonds, to
carved wooden petals and polished gold ...

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald & Diamond Suite

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald & Diamond Suite

Located in New York City, NY

All signed Van Cleef & Arpels with serial numbers. With original box.

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American Clip-on Earrings

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Van Cleef And Arpels Diamond Suite For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef and arpels diamond suite you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k gold, gold and white gold. You can easily find a 35 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a van cleef and arpels diamond suite from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a van cleef and arpels diamond suite has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, M. Gérard and Vourakis are consistently popular. 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 emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a van cleef and arpels diamond suite, 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 And Arpels Diamond Suite?

On average, a van cleef and arpels diamond suite at 1stDibs sells for $125,000, while they’re typically $2,305 on the low end and $675,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.