Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra pendant, rhodium-plated 18K white gold, chalcedony. The pendant is attached to the
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARD34800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold chalcedony necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Chalcedony Motifs 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, rhodium plated 18K white gold
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
alhambra motifs in the form of clover, the Blue chalcedony representing the sky, and the mother of pearls
Chalcedony, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Twenty Motif Alhambra Chalcedony White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 chalcedony alhambra motifs 15mm each Details: Weight
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 chalcedony alhambra motifs 15mm each Details: Weight
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Gold 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
motifs beautifully inlaid with chalcedony in round bead settings. We do not have the original VCA papers
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Model VCARD34700 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Chalcedony Weight Approximately 12.4
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
€ Inc taxes Model VCARD34700 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Chalcedony Weight 12.4 g
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother-of-pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2203 Comes With Full Set (Box + Papers) Date 2022 RRP £7350 Incl taxes / 8450 € Incl taxes / $ 7,800 Excl taxes Model VCARL62400 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k White Gold St...
Onyx, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1333 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARD34700 Serial No. ...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother of Pearl Long Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARN18800 Date Circa 2013 Serial No ...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother of Pearl Long Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1507 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARN18800 Date ...
Chalcedony, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother of Pearl 3 Motifs Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Magic Chalcedony And Mother Of Pearl Alhambra Long 3 Motifs Earrings by Van Cleef
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Chalcedony, Mother of Pearl Weight Approximately 28.43 g Length Approximately 56 cm Condition Excellent Other
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Chalcedony Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels iconic Alhambra symbol makes this vintage bracelet incredibly iconic. Each
Chalcedony, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
” chain, you’ll find the brand’s iconic Alhambra motif made from 18K White Gold and Chalcedony. The
Chalcedony, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Green Chalcedony Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Green Chalcedony Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 green
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Alhambra Date Circa 2015 Retail Price £8000
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magic Green Chalcedony Alhambra Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 large
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace with chalcedony and mother of pearl clovers. There are
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Green Chalcedony Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 green
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARD34800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold chalcedony necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Green Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Green Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20
Chalcedony, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Green Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Green Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20
Chalcedony, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Brown Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Yellow Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Brown Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 motifs
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARD34700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Chalcedony Weight approx 6.2 g Length approx 42 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Diameter: approx 1.5cm
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Chalcedony Weight 5.5 g Length 42 cm Width 15 mm Condition Excellent
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Chalcedony Weight approx 6.2 g Length approx 42 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Diameter: approx 1.5cm
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Green Chalcedony Ring. With 1 Round
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Green Chalcedony Gold Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arples 18k yellow gold ring set with a small round cut 0.06cts diamond. Ring Size 52 US 6. Fluted detail at trim and shank. Great pre-owned condition. Comes with box and ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
An incredibly rare piece from the brand’s iconic “Alhambra” collection, this exceptional vintage
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace, White Gold, Chalcedony
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tucson, AZ
Van Cleef & Arpels long necklace of 20 motifs Chalcedony. Multiple ways of wearing as a necklace or
Chalcedony, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Magic White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra, Magic 18K White Gold 48 Inch necklace, having 16 Motifs of Gray and
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra mother-of-pearl Gold Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely collectible signature Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace, 6 motifs made in 18k
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Chalcedony 16 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the iconic and highly sought after Alhambra collection created by the stylish designers at Van
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Chalcedony 16 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the iconic and highly sought after Alhambra collection created by the stylish designers at Van
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Chalcedony Necklace 18kt White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace Style: 10 Motifs Ref. number: VCARD34800 Metal: 18KT White
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Chalcedony Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet features 5 Chalcedony stone motifs
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18K Gold Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of 16 iconic clover motifs make this 50” long Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace a
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18K Gold Mother-of-Pearl & Chalcedony Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Alhambra earrings. Each one is crafted from 18K White Gold and features three iconic clover motifs accented
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace, originally purchased in March 2022
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection, meticulously crafted in 18 karat
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arples 18K White Gold/ Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arples 18K White Gold/ Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Earrings Made In: France Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Alhambra Necklace 16 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Natural Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony 16 Different Sized Alhambra Motifs Metal: 18K White
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 1 Motif Chalcedony Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tucson, AZ
, original certificate dated 2021. Specification: white gold, 1 motif of Chalcedony stone, the original
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARD34700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection, by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k white gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARD
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection, by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
18k Gold, White Gold
Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Milano, IT
Magic Alhambra long Necklace, 16 motifs, white gold, white and grey mother-of-pearl, chalcedony
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 3 Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 3 Motif Earrings Beautiful pair of earrings with Mother of pearl
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Gold 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18k White Gold 6 Motifs Chalcedony, White & Grey Mother of Pearl
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18k White Gold 6 Motif Chalcedony, White & Grey Mother of Pearl
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This authentic pre-owned Cartier Double Panthère necklace is a powerful and iconic creation from the Maison’s most celebrated collection. Weighing an impressive 200 grams, the neckla...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Braise with Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a fabulous Hermes Birkin HSS 35 bag featured in Braise and Black porosus crocodile. This exceptional special-order Hermes Birkin is nothing short of breathtaking T...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Malachite Long Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace Van Cleef & Arpels from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features a green malachite lucky clover pendant set in 18k yellow gold completed with an adjusta...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace 18K yellow gold
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Lucky Alhambra long necklace, 12 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian, tiger’s eye, white and gray mother-of-pearl, malachite. This necklace is not Van Cleef Carnelian: 2 stones Malac...
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO3MG00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold malachite long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of the iconic 4-leaf clover motif pendant set wi...
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with Mother-of-Pea...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare PRADA Flower Heel Exotic Black Crocodile High Heel Sandals Mules 38
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Prada High Heel Sandals Real crocodile skin in black color - no print From Prada's exotic skin collection The heel is in the shape of a flower Made in Italy Size 38 Comes ...
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...
HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Epsom leather is a stunning display of the brand's signature elegance. The structured silhouette i...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k white gold light green Celadon Sèvres porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2022 Holiday collection. The pendant features a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden sable Fur Stroller Coat (Size 14/ Large) Brand New with tag
Located in Montreal, Quebec
"New Yorker" Sable Fur Stroller Coat (Size 14/ Large) - Brand New with tag Long fan collar falling over the shoulder with adjustable drawstrings, long cuffed and widening sleeves,...
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
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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.
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