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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Ruby 14 K Yellow Gold  Cufflinks stud set
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Ruby 14 K Yellow Gold  Cufflinks stud set

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Ruby 14 K Yellow Gold Cufflinks stud set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Handcrafted in 14 K yellow gold. The rubies are transparent medium purplish red in color.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings featuring round & baguette cut diamondss Measurements: 1.13" long Made crica 1975 Back Type: clip on with post S...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Multi-Strand 14k Gold Coral Beads
Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Multi-Strand 14k Gold Coral Beads

Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Multi-Strand 14k Gold Coral Beads

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace that comprises multiple strands of tubular coral and gold beads.

Category

Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Yellow Gold Oval Hoop Cufflinks w/Paper
Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Yellow Gold Oval Hoop Cufflinks w/Paper

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Yellow Gold Oval Hoop Cufflinks w/Paper

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Only one available! This authentic Van Cleef & Arpels cufflink pair is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features elegant oval hoop motifs accented by distinctive screw bolt key ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring Circa 1965 A ring featuring a large coral bead set with round cut diamonds in a dome shape. Ring Size: 5.75 Complimentary Resizing Sig...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined and collectible brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, showcasing the maison’s timeless approach to color and balance.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring And Earrings Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring And Earrings Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring And Earrings Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring And Earrings Set  Circa 1965.  A ring & earrings set featuring cabochon coral and round cut diamonds forming in dome shapes. Ring...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef And Arpels Carnelian Chrysoprase Sautoir Necklace and Earrings Set
Van Cleef And Arpels Carnelian Chrysoprase Sautoir Necklace and Earrings Set

Van Cleef And Arpels Carnelian Chrysoprase Sautoir Necklace and Earrings Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef And Arpels Carnelian Chrysoprase Sautoir Necklace and Earrings Set A matching necklace and earrings set featuring carnelian and chrysoprase links with round diamonds. The ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set
Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef and Arpels 14 karat yellow gold baton cufflink set circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Flower Convertible Pin Pendant
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Flower Convertible Pin Pendant

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Flower Convertible Pin Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

After World War II, Van Cleef & Arpels turned to joyful jewelry—flowers, birds, and nature as symbols of freedom and rebirth.

Category

Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Cluster Ring – 14K Gold, 0.50 ct Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Cluster Ring – 14K Gold, 0.50 ct Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Cluster Ring – 14K Gold, 0.50 ct Diamonds

Located in Berlin, BE

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring crafted in 14K gold, designed in the classic cluster style from the early VCA era.

Category

20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14 Karat Van Cleef & Arpels, New York Basket-Weave Pill Box
14 Karat Van Cleef & Arpels, New York Basket-Weave Pill Box

14 Karat Van Cleef & Arpels, New York Basket-Weave Pill Box

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H 0.75 in W 1.19 in L 1.66 in

14 Karat Van Cleef & Arpels, New York Basket-Weave Pill Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

14 Karat Van Cleef and Arpels, New York Basket-Weave Pill Box. This exceptional pillbox is useful, discrete and chic. Dimensions: 42x30x19mm Weight: +/- 41 grams

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Towson, MD

Timeless elegance meets vibrant color in this authentic Van Cleef & Arpels solitaire ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold.

Category

1990s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Biting Lions Bangle
Van Cleef & Arpels Biting Lions Bangle

Van Cleef & Arpels Biting Lions Bangle

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 14K gold hinged bangle clasped by two diamond eyed lions.

Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Textured Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Textured Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Textured Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Van Cleef New York textured 14kt gold cufflinks. Made in the U.S, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

18K Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Necklace
18K Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Necklace

18K Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Kingston, NY

18K Van Cleef Arpels necklace Weighs 45.7 grams. It is presented with a 14K chain and a white coral pendant that measures 1.14 in length and 1.10 in width.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Hair Barette by Van Cleef & Arpels
Gold Hair Barette by Van Cleef & Arpels

Gold Hair Barette by Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

14K yellow gold hair Barette by van Cleef & Arpels, signed and Numbered.

Category

Late 20th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14K Yellow Gold 34 Inches Vintage Chain Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 14K Yellow Gold 34 Inches Vintage Chain Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 14K Yellow Gold 34 Inches Vintage Chain Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace, crafted in 14K yellow gold, is a stunning example of mid-century elegance.

Category

20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ebony Gold Cigarette Holder

Van Cleef & Arpels Ebony Gold Cigarette Holder

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels elegance and ingenuity has created this luxurious accessory.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Ruby Earrings
1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Ruby Earrings

1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Ruby Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Retro ruby earrings circa 1940's by Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings are fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold and feature 14 ruby gemstones.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 14k Two Tone Gold, Diamond & Emerald Ring Sothebys
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 14k Two Tone Gold, Diamond & Emerald Ring Sothebys

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 14k Two Tone Gold, Diamond & Emerald Ring Sothebys

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 14k Two Tone Gold, Diamond & Emerald Ring Circa 1950s from Sothebys Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ruby Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ruby Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ruby Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

14K Y/gold ruby cufflinks, signed Van Cleef & Arpels 14K, rubies weight 1.70 ct measures 1 1/8 x 1 inch, weight 11.5 dwt, comes with a VCA box

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Lipstick Case
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Lipstick Case

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Lipstick Case

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels, a long rich history of trend setting fashion that is still relevant today. A unique accessory designed with cornflower blue sapphires and a single diamond creatin...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Lipstick Case

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Lipstick Case

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels, a long rich history of trend setting fashion that is still relevant today. A unique accessory designed with cornflower blue sapphires and a single diamond creatin...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch In Yellow And White Gold.

Category

20th Century European Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Chalcedony Beaded Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Chalcedony Beaded Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Chalcedony Beaded Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful 14k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Goose Diamond and Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Goose Diamond and Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Goose Diamond and Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Van Cleef & Arpels’ family of animals is one that never stops growing.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Rose Gold Pill Box
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Rose Gold Pill Box

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Rose Gold Pill Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

Elegant ruby and 14K rose gold pill box by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Brooch Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond and Sapphire Brooch Signed Van Cleef & Arpels

Diamond and Sapphire Brooch Signed Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Princeton, NJ

18kt Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa: 1970s. 6 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds = .36 carats total (2.5mm width for each). They are G in Color & VVS in Cla...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection Wrist Watch, 27 M.M. 14K yellow Gold 2 Piece Case, Mechanical manual wind movement, Gold Dial with Black Roman Numerals.

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Sapphire and Pearl Bangle
Van Cleef and Arpels Sapphire and Pearl Bangle

Van Cleef and Arpels Sapphire and Pearl Bangle

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Van Cleef and Arpels Sapphire and Pearl Bangle

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aspen, CO

This a beautiful example of a Moghul style 14K gold, sapphire and natural pearl bangle. The piece is a hollow and caged tube of 14K pink gold. It contains 8 cabochon sapphires weighi...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Turtle Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Turtle Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Turtle Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The solid gold looks unique due to the unusual braided metalwork. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels 2V16249, 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels  Coral Bead Necklace Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels  Coral Bead Necklace Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral Bead Necklace Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a stunning piece composed of 12 strands of coral beads, each approximately 4.5 mm in diameter and strung to a length of 24 inches.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Ring

1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, AL

This men's ring centers a 0.10ct round brilliant cut diamond which grades as H-I in color and SI2 in clarity. It is flanked to the top and bottom by 2 3mm round emeralds, which weigh...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Heart Pendant Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Heart Pendant Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Heart Pendant Long Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels tiger's eye heart pendant long necklace Pendant is made out of 18 karat yellow gold and has a heart-shaped tiger's eye as well as a round-cut diamond; width 1.75...

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Sapphire Diamond Gold Brick Link Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Sapphire Diamond Gold Brick Link Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Sapphire Diamond Gold Brick Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

Designed as a flexible gold brick-link strap, with a round sapphires and diamond foliate buckle clasp, and a round sapphire bar. Set 14 karat gold, circa 1945, 8½ ins., adjustable ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet c1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet c1970s

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet c1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Colorful and stylish vintage bracelet created by Van Cleef & Arpelsin New York in the 1970's. Features five carved lapis lazuli alternating with five oval turquoise cabochons set in ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pyramid Design Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pyramid Design Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pyramid Design Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

These Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels feature a pyramid style design, made in 14k Yellow Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Egg Pendant Charm
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Egg Pendant Charm

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Egg Pendant Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant designed as an egg with pleasing pattern of blue, green, and white enamel Topped by a radiating starburst motif centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximatel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Retro Wrist Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Retro Wrist Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Retro Wrist Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Retro Wrist Watch, 17 X 14 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Diamond set Shoulders, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Silver Sati...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels French 2.00 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels French 2.00 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels French 2.00 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dragonfly Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is designed as a stylized dragonfly with four wings and sleek body. With round brilliant cut diamonds bead and pavé set throughout. Weighing approximately 2.00 carats total - ...

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpel Vintage Sapphire 14K Gold Cufflinks Stud Set w/ Box
Van Cleef & Arpel Vintage Sapphire 14K Gold Cufflinks Stud Set w/ Box

Van Cleef & Arpel Vintage Sapphire 14K Gold Cufflinks Stud Set w/ Box

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Timeless Elegance: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sapphire 14K Gold Cufflinks with Box Embrace timeless sophistication with these captivating Van Cleef & Arpels vintage sapphire cufflin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

VCA Long Pearl and Onyx Necklace

VCA Long Pearl and Onyx Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A 14 karat gold, pearl and onyx necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels). The necklace is composed of three strands of pearls separated by carved oval onyx links and ribbed gold beads.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Watch

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H 1 in W 8 in D 14 in

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Westport, CT

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels petite ladies 14k gold mechanical Wristwatch circa 1950's movement marked concord watch co 585 touch marks with new black thin strap,the length is 8&quo...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Glass, Leather

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch captures the timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship synonymous with Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These will be your next favorite earrings in your collection! You will be reaching for these everyday whether it be getting ready for work or a date-night. These really are a super v...

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic and timeless cufflinks created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1950's. Status accessory that is a great addition to your collection.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Tigers Eye & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Tigers Eye & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Tigers Eye & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Towson, MD

One vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14 karat yellow gold pendant set with a beautiful oval 4.35 x 5.90mm tiger's eye at its center.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ladies Wristwatch - Yellow Gold 14k Manual 1 Yr Wnty
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ladies Wristwatch - Yellow Gold 14k Manual 1 Yr Wnty

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ladies Wristwatch - Yellow Gold 14k Manual 1 Yr Wnty

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Movement: Manual Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: One Year Era: Vintage Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: White Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Informa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed VC&A, these 14 karat gold cufflinks have knotted ropes on both ends. Total weight: 27.5 grams. Length: 3.1 cm. Serial No. 12V480-1

Category

Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Choker Necklace
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Choker Necklace

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Articulated Choker necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels. The 14k 3/16" wide hinged tubular link necklace measuring 13.5-13.75 in circumference.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels / Tiffany & Co. Diamond Charm Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels / Tiffany & Co. Diamond Charm Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels / Tiffany & Co. Diamond Charm Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed Van Cleef & Arpels / Tiffany. Chain – 14k and signed Tiffany Charms – 18k and signed VCA

Category

Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Gold Ball Point Retractable Pen
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Gold Ball Point Retractable Pen

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Gold Ball Point Retractable Pen

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Van Cleef and Arpels 14 karat yellow gold ball point style pen with click open and closure.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Stir Stick & Box Chain
Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Stir Stick & Box Chain

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Stir Stick & Box Chain

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: chain measures 30-inches Weight: 13.62 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Young Lion Yellow Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Young Lion Yellow Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Young Lion Yellow Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A true collector's piece, the Van Cleef & Arpels Lion 14K Brooch Pin is more than just an accessory; it's a symbol of prestige, refinement, and timeless beauty.

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Earrings
18 Karat Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Earrings

18 Karat Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sarasota, FL

18k & 14k Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings circa 1950 with 2 oval turquoise cabochons and 32 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carats.

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Hartsdale, NY

Elegant Vintage Double Bar Cufflinks,by Van Cleef & Arpels; circa 1970's. Crafted in14k yellow gold, set with vibrant & beautiful calibré-cut rubies.

Category

Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS  Mens Dress Set
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS  Mens Dress Set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mens Dress Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lakewood, NJ

Diamond, 14k yellow gold, and platinum shirt pins and chained cuff-links by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Swizzle Stick
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Swizzle Stick

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Swizzle Stick

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Just in time to celebrate something special: a gold swizzle stick. Made and signed by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS New York. 14K yellow gold. 3"long; 3 3/4" when opened.

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Retro Gold Coil Watch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Retro Gold Coil Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Van Cleef & Arpels retro gold spiral double sphere watch. The larger sphere has the watch.

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Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Dress Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Dress Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Made, signed and numbered by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. 14K yellow gold, set with bands of calibre-cut sapphires, Two cufflinks and four studs.

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Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1930s
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1930s

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1930s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A rare and unusual wristwatch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Of course, the design is impeccable, as we would expect from VC&A - it dates to the 1930s with styling typical of the Art...

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Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Solid 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring
Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Solid 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring

Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Solid 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Manchester, NH

The inside of the shank is marked "VAN CLEEF & ARPELS" and "14K". This ring is a size 8 and weighs 3.6 grams.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown More Rings

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1960's Gold Concord Watch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1960's Gold Concord Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels gold square case Concord movement watch.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Button Cover Cufflinks
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Button Cover Cufflinks

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Button Cover Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 14K gold button cover cufflinks.

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American Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Chain Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Chain Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Chain Long Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rope chain long necklace in 14k yellow gold, the chain measuring approximately 3.8mm in diameter, with a spring ring closure, numbered 4V33215, signed "VCA" for Van Cleef & Arpels. 2...

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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels ​Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels ​Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pavé diamond heart pendant, the heart with a gold rope-twist patterned frame, mounted in 18k yellow gold, numbered 4V975-14, the pendant signed 'VCA' for Van Cleef & Arpels, on a 21"...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Mesh Adjustable Buckle Ring
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Van Cleef & Arpels Mesh Adjustable Buckle Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k gold mesh adjustable buckle ring with functional buckle, center cabochon sapphire surrounded by 10 diamonds, signed VCA NY, circa 1940s-50s

Materials

Sapphire

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Carnelian and Gold Pearls
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Carnelian and Gold Pearls

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Carnelian and Gold Pearls

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Grenoble, FR

A magnificent 1960's Van Cleef & Arpels necklace with carnelian and gold pearl.

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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, 14k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Rare and Whimsical Lovebird Charm Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Rare and Whimsical Lovebird Charm Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Rare and Whimsical Lovebird Charm Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k twisted gold charm bracelet suspending a Van Cleef & Arpels lapis and turquoise lovebird charm with a twisted gold border.

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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14k Van Cleef For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k van cleef you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 99 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k van cleef among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a 14k van cleef featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a 14k van cleef for sale for women should be easy, but there are 32 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Van Cleef?

On average, a 14k van cleef at 1stDibs sells for $5,375, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $606,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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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.