Van Cleef & Arpels is a renowned French jewellery, watch, and perfume company that was founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his uncle Salomon Arpels. The company has since gained international recognition for its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative designs, and association with high society.

Alfred Van Cleef was born in 1873 in the Netherlands, and his uncle Salomon Arpels was a gemstone merchant from Belgium. In 1895, Alfred married Estelle Arpels, Salomon's daughter, which further strengthened their family ties. Inspired by their shared passion for jewellery and precious stones, Alfred and Salomon decided to establish their own luxury jewellery business in Paris.

Van Cleef & Arpels established a reputation for creating elegant and intricate designs, drawing inspiration from various artistic movements, nature, and different cultures around the world. Their jewellery pieces were characterised by exceptional craftsmanship, the use of vibrant coloured gemstones, and innovative techniques such as the more...

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18ct gold, diamond and onyx 'Lucky Alhambra' brooch, van Cleef…

18ct gold, diamond and onyx 'Lucky Alhambra' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, modelled as a butterfly, the body accented with a brilliant-cut diamond, the wings set with black onyx plaques framed by a beaded border, approximately 28 x 23 mm, signed Vca,…

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct gold and diamond brooch, realistically…

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct gold and diamond brooch, realistically modelled as a frog with brilliant-cut diamond eyes, the body partially decorated with pave-set diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, length 33 mm, width 31 mm,…

Van Cleef & Arpels, mother of pearl and diamond butterfly…

Van Cleef & Arpels, mother of pearl and diamond butterfly clip brooch, the winds set with gray mother of pearls, highlighted with round brilliant-cut diamonds to the abdomen, signed Vca, numbered CF10973, French assay marks, maker's mark, 18ct gold,…

Van Cleef & Arpels, mother of pearl and diamond butterfly…

Van Cleef & Arpels, mother of pearl and diamond butterfly clip brooch, the wings set with polished mother of pearl, highlighted with round brilliant-cut diamonds to the abdomen, signed Vca, numbered CL21087, French assay marks, maker's mark, 18ct gold…

Van Cleef & Arpels, lapis lazuli and diamond butterfly clip…

Van Cleef & Arpels, lapis lazuli and diamond butterfly clip brooch, the wings set with lapis lazuli, highlighted with round brilliant-cut diamonds to the abdomen, signed Vca, numbered B1508L6, French assay marks, maker's mark, 18ct gold, weight 26.8gm…

Van Cleef & Arpels a diamond and pink sapphire dragonfly clip…

Van Cleef & Arpels a diamond and pink sapphire dragonfly clip brooch, comprising a brooch, modelled as a naturalistic dragonfly pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, another pave-set with circular-cut pink sapphires and diamonds en suite, length 63 mm,…

Van Cleef &. Arpels, 18ct gold, coral and diamond…

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Snowflake Brooch/Pendant

Van Cleef &. Arpels, 18ct gold, coral and diamond brooch/pendant. Modelled as a textured gold snowflake, centring a claw-set oval cabochon coral weighing approximately 11.00 carats, accented with fifteen claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing…

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gem-set brooch, circa 1940,…

Floral Gemstone Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gem-set brooch, circa 1940, modelled as a floral bouquet, accented with carved gemstones including emeralds, rubies and sapphires between similarly set brilliant-cut diamonds supported from a wirework basket, mounted in 18ct…

Van Cleef & Arpels, diamond and gem-set 'Chat Malicieux' brooch,…

"Chat Malicieux" Gem-Set Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels, diamond and gem-set 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, circa 1960, set with an onyx cabochon body, emerald eye accented with brilliant-cut diamond and ruby nose, signed Vca, numbered B1013X55, maker's mark for Pery & Fils, 18ct gold, weight 17…

Van Cleef & Arpels, diamond and gem-set 'Lion Ebouriffe' brooch,…

VCA Lion Ebouriffe Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels, diamond and gem-set 'Lion Ebouriffe' brooch, circa 1960, the eyes set with circular-cut emeralds, the muzzle with brilliant-cut diamonds and the nose applied with black enamel, signed Vca, numbered 110104, maker's mark for Pery & Fils,…

Van Cleef &, Arpels, 18ct two-tone gold and diamond brooch,…

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf Brooch

Van Cleef &, Arpels, 18ct two-tone gold and diamond brooch, circa 1960, the double leaf motif, each set the centre with a row of graduating brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, signed van Cleef Arpels N.Y., reference…

A set of four diamond, emerald and sapphire 'Hawaii Bouquet'…

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Bouquet Brooch Set

A set of four diamond, emerald and sapphire 'Hawaii Bouquet' brooches, van Cleef & Arpels, each brooch designed as a floral bouquet, the forget-me-not flowerheads set with circular-cut emeralds, sapphires and round brilliant-cut diamond highlights, length…

18ct white gold, diamond and mother of pearl 'Rose de Noel'…

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch

18ct white gold, diamond and mother of pearl 'Rose de Noel' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels. Modelled as a Christmas Rose, the pistil pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and surrounded by polished white gold stamens and mother of pearl petals, approximately…

18ct gold, emerald, diamond, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux'…

Van Cleef & Arpels Cat Brooch

18ct gold, emerald, diamond, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, designed as a seated cat accented with a single cabochon emerald eye framed with diamonds, a cabochon ruby nose, the body decorated with a buff top black…

Pearl necklace, 18ct gold clasp, monture van Cleef & Arpels…

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace with Cartier Lotus Pendant/Brooch

Pearl necklace, 18ct gold clasp, monture van Cleef & Arpels with onyx and diamond 'Egyptian-Revival' lotus pendant/brooch, Cartier, circa 1913 designed as a collar comprising three strands of ninety-nine Akoya cultured pearls measuring 8.5-9.0 mm…

18ct gold, amethyst and pink sapphire brooch, van Cleef &…

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst & Pink Sapphire Brooch

18ct gold, amethyst and pink sapphire brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, modelled as a flowerhead, the stamens claw-set with circular-cut pink sapphires, the petals decorated with oval amethyst, diameter approximately 27.7 mm, signed Vca for van Cleef & Arpels,…

18ct gold, coral and diamond pendant/brooch, monture van Cleef…

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Pendant/Brooch

18ct gold, coral and diamond pendant/brooch, monture van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1976, centring a claw-set oval coral measuring approximately 30 x 15 mm, partially framed by a double row of graduated brilliant-cut diamonds supporting pear-shaped swing drops…

A vintage 'Chat Malicieux' gem-set clip brooch by van Cleef…

Van Cleef & Arpels Winking Cat Brooch

A vintage 'Chat Malicieux' gem-set clip brooch by van Cleef &, Arpels, designed as a winking cat, set with onyx, emerald and ruby all cut en cabochon, with round brilliant cut diamonds to the brow, signed van Cleef &, Arpels, numbered 8.7.171,…

A gold and gem set lion brooch, in the form of a seated lion…

Gold and Gem Lion Brooch with Sapphire and Emeralds

A gold and gem set lion brooch, in the form of a seated lion inspired by van Cleef & Arpels, with a cabochon sapphire set nose and two circular emeralds for eyes. Small single cut diamonds set to the cheeks. Diamond weight, 0.10cts. 18 carat yellow gold.…

18ct gold and diamond 'Grande Marguerite' brooch, van Cleef &…

Diamond Daisy Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

18ct gold and diamond 'Grande Marguerite' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960, modelled as a daisy, the stamen set en tremblant with seven brilliant-cut diamonds, the surrounding furling petals pave-set with similarly-cut diamonds, the diamonds…

18ct gold, ruby and diamond 'Cosmos' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels,…

Ruby & Diamond Cosmos Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

18ct gold, ruby and diamond 'Cosmos' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, modelled as a four leaf clover, the stamen claw-set with a circular-cut ruby framed by petals pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.22 carats, approximately…

A diamond, emerald and enamel 'Lion Ebouriffe' clip brooch, van…

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffe Clip Brooch

A diamond, emerald and enamel 'Lion Ebouriffe' clip brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1965. A textured, whimsical lion with emerald eyes, diamond muzzle, and black enamel nose. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 20.3 grams. Length 48 mm. Signed van Cleef & Arpels,…

Gold and gem-set brooch, in the style of van Cleef & Arpels,…

Lion Brooch with Gemstones

Gold and gem-set brooch, in the style of van Cleef & Arpels,18ct yellow gold, designed as a lion highlighted with emerald eyes, a cabochon sapphire nose and diamond set muzzle, stamped '750', approx. Weight 18.2 grams

18ct gold, emerald, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, van…

Van Cleef & Arpels Cat Brooch

18ct gold, emerald, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, designed as a seated cat accented with a single cabochon emerald eye framed with diamonds, a cabochon ruby nose, the body decorated with a buff top black onyx,…

18ct gold, emerald and enamel 'Tiger' brooch, van Cleef &…

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger Brooch with Emerald Eyes

18ct gold, emerald and enamel 'Tiger' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960, modelled as a standing baby tiger, the eyes accented with circular cabochon emeralds, the textured body applied at intervals with black enamel stripes, length approximately 50…

18ct gold, ruby, diamond and hardstone 'Squirrel' brooch, van…

Van Cleef & Arpels Squirrel Brooch

18ct gold, ruby, diamond and hardstone 'Squirrel' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, modelled as a squirrel sitting on a branch eating a nut, the eye accented with a circular-cut ruby, to a brow framed with circular-cut diamonds, the stomach…

A diamond leaf pendant brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970's.…

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Leaf Pendant Brooch

A diamond leaf pendant brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970's. Set throughout with twenty-two brilliant cut diamonds of estimated total weight 1.68 carats. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 32.93 grams. Length 5.7 cm. Width 5.4 cm. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and…

18ct gold, diamond and ruby brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels,…

Dragon Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies

18ct gold, diamond and ruby brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as an ascending dragon, the eyes accented with circular-cut rubies, the nose and wings decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds to a textured body, length approximately 70 mm, signed Van Cleef…

18ct gold and gem-set 'Lion Ebouriffe' brooch, Van Cleef &…

'Golden Lion' Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

18ct gold and gem-set 'Lion Ebouriffe' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1962, modelled as a seated lion highlighted with circular-cut emerald eyes, a black enamel nose and mane pave-set with circular-cut diamonds, approximately 50 x 35 mm, signed VCA for…

18ct gold, diamond, onyx and emerald brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels,…

Van Cleef & Arpels Panther Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds

18ct gold, diamond, onyx and emerald brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, modelled as a panther with an articulated tail and paw resting on a textured branch, the nose of black enamel, the eyes embellished with circular-cut emeralds, the body pave-set with onyx…

18ct bi-colour gold, diamond and sapphire 'Ram' brooch, Van…

Van Cleef & Arpels Ram Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphires

18ct bi-colour gold, diamond and sapphire 'Ram' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1963, modelled as a charming baby ram with textured body, the curling horns embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes accented with circular-cut sapphires, the nose…

Emerald and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, of floral…

Emerald and Diamond Floral Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

Emerald and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, of floral design the flowerhead centring a claw-set brilliant-cut diamond framed by a cluster of circular-cut emeralds surrounded by clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds, the petals accented with emeralds…

A turquoise, ruby and diamond insect brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels,…

Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Insect Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

A turquoise, ruby and diamond insect brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, signed and numbered 43388, 18ct yellow gold, length 3 cm.

18ct gold, emerald, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, Van…

Van Cleef & Arpels Cat Brooch with Gemstones

18ct gold, emerald, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, designed as a seated cat highlighted with a single cabochon emerald eye framed with diamonds, a cabochon ruby nose, the body accented with a buff top black onyx,…

Gem set brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, 1962, modelled as a seated…

Diamond and Emerald Lion Brooch

Gem set brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, 1962, modelled as a seated 'Lion ebouriffe' highlighted with circular-cut emerald eyes, a black enamel nose and mane pave-set with circular-cut diamonds mounted in 18ct gold, approximately 50 x 35 mm, signed van Cleef &…