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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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, 'Alhambra' necklet, rhodonite flower bead…

VCA Alhambra Rhodonite and Diamond Necklet

Van Cleef & Arpels, 'Alhambra' necklet, rhodonite flower bead set in 18 rose gold, featuring a bezel set round brilliant cut diamond, stamped 'VCA Au750 JC5599157', with original box, bag, 7 grams, length 42 cm

Mounted by van Cleef & Arpels, rubellite and diamond earclips,…

Van Cleef & Arpels Rubellite and Diamond Earclips

Mounted by van Cleef & Arpels, rubellite and diamond earclips, each of cluster design, centring a claw-set oval rubellite weighing approximately 10.00 carats and 9.50 carats respectively, framed by a line of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds between three…

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct gold and diamond collier, modelled as a…

VCA Diamond Gold Collier

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct gold and diamond collier, modelled as a line of interlocking half round elliptical links decorated to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, inner…

18ct gold and diamond 'Ballerina' pin, van Cleef & Arpels…

Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerina Pin with Diamond Accents

18ct gold and diamond 'Ballerina' pin, van Cleef & Arpels modelled as an arabesque ballerina with a tutu, the face accented with a brilliant-cut diamond, approximately 15 x 28 mm, signed VCA for van Cleef & Arpels, numbered B1426 A73, pin and tack fitting.

18ct gold and diamond brooch/enhancer, monture van Cleef &…

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Brooch/Enhancer

18ct gold and diamond brooch/enhancer, monture van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1976 of bombe quatrefoil design centring a claw-set old European-cut diamond further framed by claw and collet-set round brilliant-cut and old mine-cut diamonds together weighing…

A pair of gold and diamond leaf earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels,…

Gold and Diamond Leaf Earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels

A pair of gold and diamond leaf earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1970's. Each set with a central line of five modern brilliant cut diamonds. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 13.26 grams. Length 2 cm. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered 78328. French…

18ct gold and diamond 'Ballerina' pin, Van Cleef & Arpels,…

Ballerina Diamond Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels

18ct gold and diamond 'Ballerina' pin, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as an arabesque ballerina accented with a brilliant-cut diamond head and fluted gold tutu, approximately 15 x 28 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered B1426 A73, pin and tack…