Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Signature, 1933–Present
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Signature identifies Van Cleef & Arpels pieces made 1933–Present.
| Maker | Van Cleef & Arpels |
|---|---|
| Also signed | VCA, Van Cleef |
| Period | 1933–Present |
| Mark reference | VCA-MYS-1933 |
| Materials | Gold, platinum |
| Maker founded | 1896 |
| Region | French |
| Workshops | Paris |
What does the Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Signature look like?
Pieces executed with the Mystery Setting carry an additional 'Mystery Set' or 'Serti Mystérieux' designation alongside the standard maker's mark. The patented invisible setting requires that each stone be grooved and slid onto a gold rail with no visible prongs.
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.