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Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 50
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 50

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 50

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

A stunning vintage ring from the floral Onbell range by fine French fine jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels. The classic VCA flower motif filled with stunning pavé and bezel set na...

Category

20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Twelve-Flower Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Twelve-Flower Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Twelve-Flower Long Necklace

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Lucky Alhambra 12-flower long necklace, meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold.

Category

2010s Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Pink Sapphire & Tourmaline Set
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Pink Sapphire & Tourmaline Set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Pink Sapphire & Tourmaline Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful set from VCA is simply adorable. The flower motif with bright pink sapphires, stunning green tourmaline and white diamonds is very detailed and so, so pretty.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Medium Model Cosmos White Gold Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Medium Model Cosmos White Gold Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Medium Model Cosmos White Gold Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Ring composed of four heart-shaped petals inspired by a signature VCA flower dating from the 1950's. The petals are pavé set with round brilliant cu...

Category

2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VCA RETRO FLOWER CLIP

VCA RETRO FLOWER CLIP

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Antonio, TX

VCA retro sapphire and diamond flower clip in pink gold.

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

VCA Gold and Diamond Chou Flower Earrings

VCA Gold and Diamond Chou Flower Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings. Signed VCA and numbered B5501 R10. 1967 Reference serial number 3V260A-16.

Category

French Clip-on Earrings

VCA Gold and Diamond Twin Flower Ring

VCA Gold and Diamond Twin Flower Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond twin flower ring:
- signed Van Cleef and Arpels NY, 58126
- (50) round diamonds weighing approx. 3.60 carats

Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Earrings 3 Flowers
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Earrings 3 Flowers

Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Earrings 3 Flowers

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

VCA 3 Flower Socrate Earrings 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.

Category

Early 2000s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Flower Brooch 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Van Cleef and Arpels Flower Brooch 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds

Van Cleef and Arpels Flower Brooch 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Magnolia flower brooch Iconic VCA Magnolia Motif Brooch is finally crafted an 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds featuring a beautiful contour of five pedal des...

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Details: Weight: 22.8 grams Length: from 6.5" to 7.5" Width bracelet: 16mm Flowers: 30mm larger flower, 21mm smaller flower.

Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 9 Flowers Diamond Necklace 18 Karat YG Box Papers COA
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 9 Flowers Diamond Necklace 18 Karat YG Box Papers COA

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 9 Flowers Diamond Necklace 18 Karat YG Box Papers COA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Diego, CA

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS FRIVOLE 9 Flowers Diamond Necklace Style: Necklace Ref. number: VCARD31500 Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: Small Model Measurements: 16.54' Inches TCW: 0.51 tc...

Category

Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The elegant VCA mother-of-pearl flower, chrysoprhrase diamond ring is an expression of spring and good fortune.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Silky polished gold provides a lovely glow to the flower. This beautiful VCA brooch is an airy, feminine piece with a well-known style.

Category

1990s North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysophrase, Coral & Yell Gold Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysophrase, Coral & Yell Gold Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysophrase, Coral & Yell Gold Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Design of the set is inspired by timeless, VCA favorite floral motif: delicate flowers are made of carved angel skin coral, cabochon and carved chrysophrase.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Pink Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Pink Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Pink Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This VCA flower ring is crafted in 18k gold. It consists of 46 round-cut white diamonds and 42 round-cut pink diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Medium 18 Karat Gold 1.57 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Medium 18 Karat Gold 1.57 Carat Diamond Flower Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Medium 18 Karat Gold 1.57 Carat Diamond Flower Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Carrying one of VCA's signature flowers, the Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Medium 18K Yellow Gold 1.57 ct Diamond Flower Ring displays a glamorous sparkle coming from four heart-shaped p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 9 Flowers Diamond Necklace 18 Karat YG Box Papers COA
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 9 Flowers Diamond Necklace 18 Karat YG Box Papers COA

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 9 Flowers Diamond Necklace 18 Karat YG Box Papers COA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Diego, CA

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS FRIVOLE 9 Flowers Diamond Necklace Style: Necklace Ref. number: VCARD31500 Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: Small Model Measurements: 16.54' Inches TCW: 0.51 tc...

Category

Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Gold Earclips
Large Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Gold Earclips

Large Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Gold Earclips

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

VCA describes this collection as flowers fluttering in the breeze, Frivole jewels are distinguished by the airy movement of their petals.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace Box Papers COA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace Box Papers COA

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace Box Papers COA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Diego, CA

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace Style: Necklace Ref. number: VCARA43100 Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: Small Model Measurements: 33.86' Inches Stones: 20 ...

Category

2010s Rope Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Silky polished gold provides a lovely glow to the flower. This beautiful VCA earrings are an airy, feminine piece with a well-known style.

Category

1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Fancy shaped amethyst petals complete each flower. All signed VCA, 750, with hallmarks and serial number.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Van Cleef 'VCA' Flower, Clover Pin/Pendant in White Gold, Onyx and Diamond
Rare Van Cleef 'VCA' Flower, Clover Pin/Pendant in White Gold, Onyx and Diamond

Rare Van Cleef 'VCA' Flower, Clover Pin/Pendant in White Gold, Onyx and Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Teaneck, NJ

This is a most magnificent, rare, discontinued VCA flower/clover pin/pendant in 18K white gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York , NY

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Pin Brooch. Total weight of diamond - 15 carats approximately Length - 3'' approximately, width - 1 1/2'' (at the widest point)...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA  Gold Onyx & Diamond Flower Ear
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA  Gold Onyx & Diamond Flower Ear

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Gold Onyx & Diamond Flower Ear

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing onyx and diamond flower earrings from VCA are big and bold, and can be dressed up or down.

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Flower Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Flower Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Flower Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Flower Ring Wedding Band in Platinum, Total Diamond Weight: 2.00ct, Stamped: "Van Cleef & Arpels, Serial Number, & PT950", Size: US 6.75/ EUR 54, Retai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Moveable Van Cleef & Arpels Moveable Amethyst Flower Ring
Rare Moveable Van Cleef & Arpels Moveable Amethyst Flower Ring

Rare Moveable Van Cleef & Arpels Moveable Amethyst Flower Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Though a bit difficult to show in pictures, this gorgeous flower ring by VCA rotates and moves. The petals are amethyst and the stamen is made of pink sapphires.

Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Vca Flower For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vca flower you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 53 antique edition and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vca flower may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th 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 accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and heart cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vca flower, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vca Flower?

Prices for a vca flower can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $475 and can go as high as $85,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $17,000.

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 Arpels. 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.