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Van Cleef Between the Finger Ring
The Van Cleef & Arpels Between the Finger ring, "Entre les Doigts" in French, is a single open ring worn across two fingers, with a motif at each end. The motifs come from the house’s best-known lines, such as Alhambra, Frivole and Perlée, in stones, mother-of-pearl or diamonds. This guide shows how to recognise one, tell a genuine piece and judge its value.
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One ring, two fingers
The ring is open, so it sits between two neighbouring fingers with one motif on each. It makes two motifs read as one design across the hand. Because it is open, it fits a range of finger sizes, but it is still made in sizes, and the size is engraved inside.
- 1Hand with the ring sitting between two fingers
- 2Motif A on one finger
- 3Motif B on the other
The motifs you will see
- Alhambra. Two clover motifs, often in different stones or one stone and one diamond.
- Frivole. Heart-shaped petals in polished gold or diamonds.
- Perlée. Gold beads around the motifs.
- Mixed pairs. Two different motifs or materials on one ring.
- 1Alhambra
- 2Frivole
- 3Perlée motif pairs
How to tell a genuine Between the Finger ring
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- 1Signature
- 2Serial
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- 4Size
- 5Eagle's head
0 of 4 checked
1The signature and serial
The signature and serial "VCA" or "Van Cleef & Arpels", a serial number and 750, inside the band.
2French marks
The eagle’s head on pieces made in France.
3The motifs
Crisp beading and stones set flush, matching in quality on both ends.
4The band
Even, smooth and symmetrical.
Red flags
- A shallow, crooked or missing signature or serial.
- Motifs that differ in quality from one end to the other.
- Flat or blurred beading, or stones set unevenly.
- An uneven or lopsided band.
- Papers that do not match the ring.
Genuine
- Crisp beading and flush stone
Copy
- Blurred beading and raised stone
What is my Between the Finger ring worth?
A Between the Finger ring is valued on its motifs and their materials (stones, mother-of-pearl or diamonds), the gold colour, the size, its condition (chips, cracks in the inlay, a bent band), whether you have the box and certificate, and current demand. We never publish figures.
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- Motifs
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- Gold
- Size
- Condition
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How selling works
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- 2
Free value inspection
We reply within one working day with an estimate, subject to inspection. If our offer differs, you can decline and we return it at our cost.
- 3
Paid the same day after inspection
by bank transfer or in cash, in Mayfair, at our Braintree office, by post or by free collection.
Insured up to £10,000 per parcel when you send to us.
Questions people ask
How much is a Between the Finger ring worth?
It depends on the motifs and their materials, the gold colour, the size, the condition and whether you have the box and certificate, together with current demand. A mother-of-pearl Alhambra pair and a diamond Frivole pair are valued very differently. We do not publish prices. Send photographs for a free value inspection.
Is my Van Cleef ring genuine?
Look inside the band for "VCA" or the full name, a serial and 750, with the eagle’s head on French-made pieces. The motifs should match in quality at both ends, with crisp beading and flush stones. No single detail proves it. Send clear photographs of the band and motifs and we will check them, free.
Where can I sell a Van Cleef ring?
To a buyer who checks the signature, serial and motifs in person before paying. We buy Van Cleef & Arpels directly: a free value inspection from photographs, then an appointment in Mayfair or at our Braintree office, Special Delivery post or free collection. You are paid the same day after inspection, by bank transfer or in cash.
How does a Between the Finger ring fit?
It is an open ring that sits between two neighbouring fingers, with one motif on each. Being open, it suits a range of fingers, but it is still made in sizes, engraved inside the band. Please tell us the size if you can read it, and photograph the inside of the band.
Which motifs come on Between the Finger rings?
Most use motifs from the house’s best-known lines: Alhambra clovers, Frivole petals and Perlée beads, in stones, mother-of-pearl, polished gold or diamonds. Some pair two different motifs or materials on one ring. Photograph both ends clearly so we can identify the pair.
Can I sell it without the box or certificate?
Yes. Many genuine Van Cleef rings have lost their box or certificate, and we buy them all the same. We check the ring itself: the signature, serial, marks and motifs. A certificate whose serial matches supports the value, but its absence never stops a sale.
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