Rare and Collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelets
Take a closer look at four Van Cleef bracelets to add to your collection.
Brief History of Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a French luxury jewelry company founded in 1895 and opened its first boutique in 1906. The Van Cleef and Arpels signature style developed through the 20th century, shaped by diverse influences including nature, orientalism, couture, ballet and an imaginary world of fairytale and fantasy. Van Cleef is also known for technical ingenuity and the quest for the highest quality diamonds and gemstones.
In 1999, Richemont acquired 60% of Van Cleef and increased its ownership to 80% in 2001. Richemont also owns 19 luxury brands including Cartier and Buccellati. In 2023, Sotheby's sold over $20 million in Van Cleef jewelry with prices ranging from over $1 million to $5,000. Van Cleef & Arpels is one of the most popular luxury jewelry designer brands with nearly 1.5 million google searches per month. The demand and popularity of Van Cleef bracelets can be measured in part by the number of monthly searches. There are twice as many Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet related searches as the next most popular jewelry category, the Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.
Rare & Collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelets
Whether you are a seasoned collector or new fan of Van Cleef & Arpels, we have highlighted four rare and collectible Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets. While some of these specific styles may be hard to find, these provide a foundation for Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet styles you should seek out in the secondary market. We chose these Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets since they are timeless in their design and exhibit the quality and craftsmanship that is the heritage of the brand.
3. Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet: Floral Gemstone and Diamonds Tutti Frutti
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets set with carved gemstones and diamonds set in colorful floral design are among the most rare and collectible bracelets from Van Cleef. The term Tutti Frutti often comes to mind for these very colorful pieces from the inter-war period, however, the name was invented only in the 1970s and later registered by Cartier. The Roaring Twenties experienced a craze for these jewels adorned with flowers and fruits, often decorated with carved rubies, sapphires and emeralds sourced from India, giving them the appearance of a “fruit salad” which is a name sometimes used by certain Parisian jewellery Maisons to describe these naturalistic and almost gourmand jewels. This style of bracelet is rare and collectible since it represents Van Cleef & Arpels master craftsmanship and meticulous gemstone selection. These high jewelry bracelets are generally priced well over $100,000.
2. Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet: Perlee
The Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee collection is the second most recognized and collectible collection after Van Cleef Alhambra. A Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee bracelet is another collectible style of bracelet we love for its delicate gold beads and pavé-set diamonds. The Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee bracelet comes in a number of different widths and styles with prices generally starting at $20,000 for a Van Cleef Perlee bracelet with diamonds.
3. Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet: A Cheval
Van Cleef & Arpels A Cheval is a core part of its high jewelry collection. Diamonds in this Van Cleef collection are elegantly superimposed to create a layered and flexible design. The Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet A Cheval is a highly collectible diamond bracelet due to its unique design and brilliance. Van Cleef A Cheval bracelet prices start at around $100,000 on the secondary market.
4. Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet: Vintage
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets are among the rarest and most collectible. Vintage chunky gold link Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets are very desirable right now. Vintage enamel bangles from Van Cleef & Arpels are also highly collectible. Prices for vintage Van Cleef bracelets ranges widely depending on the diamonds, gem stones and overall design but generally start at around $15,000.
Van Cleef Bracelet Price
The price of a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet ranges from around $5,000 for a basic single motif Alhambra bracelet to over $1 million for a High Jewelry Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet. The Van Cleef Alhambra bracelet is generally the least expensive Van Cleef bracelet. Most Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets range from $20,000 - $100,000 if the bracelet has diamonds and other gemstones. The size, quality and quantity of the diamonds and gemstones in addition to the craftsmanship of the design all factor into the price of a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet. Additionally rare vintage or custom designed Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets are more expensive than a style that was made in larger quantity and is readily available on the secondary market.
Buying and Selling Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet At Sotheby's
Sotheby's often has rare and collectible Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets available at auction. Sotheby's also has a curated selection of Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets available for immediate purchase on marketplace. If you would like to view a Van Cleef bracelet, a salon specialist would be happy to assist. Sotheby's is also able to source Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets from its global supplier network.
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