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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Ruby 14 K Yellow Gold Cufflinks stud set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
round Ruby Cabochons. 24 cabochons Round cut genuine rubies adorn these Van Cleef & Arpels cuff links
Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Multi-Strand 14k Gold Coral Beads
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace that comprises multiple strands of tubular coral and gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings featuring round & baguette cut diamondss
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 5.45 Carat Diamond 2.60 Carat Emerald 14K Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Title: Van Cleef & Arpels 5.45 Carat I SI1 Diamond 2.60 Carat Round
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14K Yellow Gold 34 Inches Vintage Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace, crafted in 14K yellow gold, is a stunning example of mid
Category

20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1960s, these Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are composed of platinum and approximately
Category

Mid-20th Century American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 12.50 CTW Diamond Pearl 14K Gold Vintage Day Night Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 14 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby and Gold Minaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
& Arpels, Made in France Accompanied with original Van Cleef & Arpels Pouch 288.4 Grams 14K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral Bead Necklace Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a stunning piece composed of 12 strands of coral beads, each
Category

Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby, And Diamond Hummingbird Brooch In Yellow And White Gold. The bird
Category

20th Century European Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace, 1983
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking creation from Van Cleef & Arpels, this sapphire and diamond necklace from 1983
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Superb Bombe design cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels New York in the 1970s. Timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef and Arpels 14 karat yellow gold baton cufflink set circa 1970. An outstanding vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Bead Gold Necklace, 1970s VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Nice and wearable necklace created by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York in the 1970s. Made of 14
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Question Mark' 18ct Gold Swirl Ring Circa 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A diamond and white gold dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1980s, the asymmetric ring in 18ct
Category

Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Van Cleef & Arpels, New York Basket-Weave Pill Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Van Cleef and Arpels, New York Basket-Weave Pill Box. This exceptional pillbox is useful
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Biting Lions Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 14K gold hinged bangle clasped by two diamond eyed lions.
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Swizzle Stick
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Just in time to celebrate something special: a gold swizzle stick. Made and signed by VAN CLEEF
Category

Vintage 1940s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Textured Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef New York textured 14kt gold cufflinks. Made in the U.S, circa 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

18K Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Kingston, NY
18K Van Cleef Arpels necklace Weighs 45.7 grams. It is presented with a 14K chain and a white coral
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Hair Barette by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold hair Barette by van Cleef & Arpels, signed and Numbered.
Category

Late 20th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Retro Gold Coil Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Van Cleef & Arpels retro gold spiral double sphere watch. The larger sphere has the watch.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ebony Gold Cigarette Holder
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels elegance and ingenuity has created this luxurious accessory. Designed with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Dress Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant men's dress set. Made, signed and numbered by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. 14K yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Ruby Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Retro ruby earrings circa 1940's by Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings are fashioned in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 14k Two Tone Gold, Diamond & Emerald Ring Sothebys
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 14k Two Tone Gold, Diamond & Emerald Ring Circa 1950s from Sothebys
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Solid 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Manchester, NH
emerald to emerald. The inside of the shank is marked "VAN CLEEF & ARPELS" and "14K". This ring is a size
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ruby Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
14K Y/gold ruby cufflinks, signed Van Cleef & Arpels 14K, rubies weight 1.70 ct measures 1 1/8 x 1
Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Button Cover Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 14K gold button cover cufflinks. Stunning onyx centers. These clever cufflinks
Category

American Cufflinks

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1960's Gold Concord Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels gold square case Concord movement watch.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Lipstick Case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, a long rich history of trend setting fashion that is still relevant today. A
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Lipstick Case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, a long rich history of trend setting fashion that is still relevant today. A
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Chalcedony Beaded Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 14k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The green chalcedony necklace is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Goose Diamond and Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Van Cleef & Arpels’ family of animals is one that never stops growing. The charming creations
Category

Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Rose Gold Pill Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant ruby and 14K rose gold pill box by Van Cleef & Arpels. Rubies are rich red and
Category

Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Brooch Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Princeton, NJ
18kt Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa: 1970s. 6 Round Brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection Wrist Watch, 27 M.M. 14K yellow Gold 2 Piece Case
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Sapphire and Pearl Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
This a beautiful example of a Moghul style 14K gold, sapphire and natural pearl bangle. The piece
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Turtle Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
14k Yellow Gold Turtle Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 18 round
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
looks unique due to the unusual braided metalwork. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels 2V16249, 14k Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, AL
0.24ctw. The stones are set in 14k yellow gold with a unique textured design going down each side. The
Category

Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Heart Pendant Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels tiger's eye heart pendant long necklace Pendant is made out of 18 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Sapphire Diamond Gold Brick Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
clasp, and a round sapphire bar. Set 14 karat gold, circa 1945, 8½ ins., adjustable Signed Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet c1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful and stylish vintage bracelet created by Van Cleef & Arpelsin New York in the 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pyramid Design Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels feature a pyramid style design, made in 14k Yellow Gold. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Egg Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and VS clarity Completed by concealed bale Numbered and signed V.C.A. NY for Van Cleef & Arpels New
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Retro Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Retro Wrist Watch, 17 X 14 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 piece case
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels French 2.00 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dragonfly Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold. Numbered and fully signed for Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa: 2000's. Measures: 1 3/4 x 1 7/8
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpel Vintage Sapphire 14K Gold Cufflinks Stud Set w/ Box
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Timeless Elegance: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sapphire 14K Gold Cufflinks with Box Embrace
Category

Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

CORUM for VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Estate 14k/18k Gold Watch with Lizard Skin Band
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible gold watch from watchmaker Corum for the luxurious designer Van Cleef & Arpels, most
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gold VCA Key to Love and Happiness
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
" engraved "The Key to Love and Happiness." Made and signed by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. 14K yellow gold. 2 1/3
Category

Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

VCA Long Pearl and Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat gold, pearl and onyx necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels). The necklace is composed of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Westport, CT
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels petite ladies 14k gold mechanical Wristwatch circa 1950's movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Glass, Leather

Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Watch
H 1 in W 8 in D 14 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
condition, with no notable flaws, and have so much life to live. The 14k gold composition of these earrings
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic and timeless cufflinks created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1950's. Status accessory
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ladies Wristwatch - Yellow Gold 14k Manual 1 Yr Wnty
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 9.6mm Lug Width: 8.5mm Weight: 12.0 Grams Stamps: Van Cleef & Arpels, Swiss Made, 14k Condition: Pre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed VC&A, these 14 karat gold cufflinks have knotted ropes on both ends. Total weight: 27.5
Category

Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cufflink/Button Covers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Very clever "instant" cufflinks. These well constructed onyx and 14K gold covers clip onto the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Articulated Choker necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels. The 14k 3/16" wide hinged tubular link
Category

Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels / Tiffany & Co. Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
elegantly set with a pavé of 18k diamond charms by Van Cleef & Arpels. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels / Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

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14k Van Cleef For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k van cleef you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 99 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k van cleef among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a 14k van cleef featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a 14k van cleef for sale for women should be easy, but there are 32 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Van Cleef?

On average, a 14k van cleef at 1stDibs sells for $5,375, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $606,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.