Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, 1920–1950
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris identifies Van Cleef & Arpels pieces made 1920–1950.
| Maker | Van Cleef & Arpels |
|---|---|
| Also signed | VCA, Van Cleef |
| Period | 1920–1950 |
| Mark reference | VCA-PAR-1920 |
| Usually found on | Clasp reverse, brooch pin assembly |
| Materials | Gold, platinum |
| Maker founded | 1896 |
| Region | French |
| Workshops | Paris |
What does the Van Cleef & Arpels Paris look like?
Pre-war Van Cleef pieces are signed in cursive script with 'Van Cleef & Arpels' followed by a serial number of four to six digits. The French eagle-head assay mark for 18-karat gold appears alongside, and pieces executed in platinum carry the dog-head assay punch.
Where is the mark located?
Usually struck on the clasp reverse or brooch pin assembly.
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.