Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Modern Signature, 1970–Present
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Modern Signature identifies Van Cleef & Arpels pieces made 1970–Present.
| Maker | Van Cleef & Arpels |
|---|---|
| Also signed | VCA, Van Cleef |
| Period | 1970–Present |
| Mark reference | VCA-MOD-1970 |
| Usually found on | Inside shank, clasp |
| Materials | Gold, platinum, mixed |
| Maker founded | 1896 |
| Region | French |
| Workshops | Paris |
What does the Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Modern Signature look like?
Contemporary Van Cleef pieces carry the 'VCA' or full 'Van Cleef & Arpels' signature with a unique serial number registered in the maison's archive. Reference numbers can be verified through Van Cleef & Arpels client services for provenance.
Where is the mark located?
Usually struck on the inside shank or clasp.
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Established at 22 Place Vendôme in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels signs each piece with the firm's name, a serial number, and the French eagle-head assay mark for 18-karat gold. The Mystery Setting (Serti Mystérieux), patented in 1933, is signed accordingly when present.
What is my Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.