About Van Cleef & Arpels brand
Van Cleef & Arpels, a prestigious French luxury jewelry and watchmaking Maison, opened their first boutique in 1906. Ever since, the brand’s jewelry has been worn and beloved by celebrities and royalty. Founded by a daughter of a precious stone dealer and a son of a stone cutter, Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, the brand was meant to be big the jewelry world. Press used to call the power couple union “The Maison based on love.” Before Art Deco was pronounced as a style, VCA brand was known for their skillfully made, bold geometric pieces. Later, during the century, the maker mastered this design approach to the top-notch jewelry level. The experimental spirit, fearless usage of the exotic materials and truly unique gemstone combinations brought Van Cleef & Arpels to the top three of the jewelry worlds. One of the most distinctive aspects of Van Cleef & Arpels’ philosophy is applying storytelling and thematic elements to their design. Many of the VCA collections draw inspiration from fairy tales and exotic locales, infusing each piece with a narrative. The brand's Alhambra collection, for instance, features the iconic quatrefoil motif inspired by the four-leaf clover, symbolizing luck, health, fortune, and love. This mix of artistic expression and meaningful storytelling adds a unique depth to their designs, making Van Cleef & Arpels' creations wearable works of art that resonate on an emotional level. In order to make this prestigious jewelry affordable not only for a prestige clientele, Nadine Krakov Collection offers a wide selection of estate Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry without the high markups.
Designer:Van Cleef & Arpels
Circa:1970s
Materials:18k Yellow Gold
Gemstone:Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Weight:83 Grams
Measurements:1/2" x 14 1/2"
Hallmarks:VCA, 750, French eagle head hallmark
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Heart Necklace crafted from 18k yellow gold and features a series of heart-shaped links, some of which are set with diamonds. The links are open work, and there is a cute little solid heart topping the clasp. Silky to the touch and gracefully draping around the neck, this VCA creation is both timeless and contemporary—a perfect statement piece for heart-shaped jewelry aficionados and lovers of iconic French design.