Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Long Necklace Silver Obsidian & 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Chester, PA
Purchased directly from a Van Cleef & Arpels boutique, this Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Necklace features mesmerizing silver obsidian motifs perfectly complemented by 18k guilloché...
Other, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Alhambra 5 Motif Diamond Bracelet 18k Yellow 17900
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5 motif diamond bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a series of clover-shaped motifs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Lucky" Alhambra Multi Gemstone Long Chain Necklace In 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Multi Gemstone Long Chain Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold.
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 6 Motif Sweet Alhambra Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6-Motif Bracelet is a timeless emblem of luck, elegance, and legendary French craftsmanship, beautifully rendered in luxurious ...
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 10-motif Alhambra 18 Karat Gold Carnelian Clover Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stylish link necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels for the iconic Alhambra collection.
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl White Gold Special Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Special Edition necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Mother-Of-Pearl 18K Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an open band terminating with butterfly and alhambra quatrefoil shaped motifs Butterfly is inlaid with turqouise tablet measuring 18.0 x 18.0 mm - opaque robin's egg blue...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Superb Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet with signature Perlee Alhambra style.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Certified
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Blue Agate 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra pendant, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Onyx White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Diamond And Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 2023 Holiday Alhambra Obsidian Pendant 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
This Van Cleef & Arpels Holiday Alhambra Pendant Necklace, inlaid with Silver Obsidian Porcelain, with a .5 carat White Diamond in the center, made out of 18k Rose Gold, has a ha...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Clip Back Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An impossible to find Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace! This necklace features 120 round brilliant Diamonds, DEF color, and VVS clarity with a total weight of 4.83 carat...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18KT Gold Mother-of-Pearl Ladies Watch, Ref. HH56391
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
The Alhambra clover has been the emblem of Van Cleef & Arpels since the first Alhambra necklace of 1968, and the watch takes its outline directly from it.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Cornelian and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Cornelian and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that exemplifies the brand's iconic design and craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra Between the Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking and unique ring featuring a tiger's eye butterfly and a mother-of-pearl quatrefoil. The butterfly's wings are crafted from a single stone, showcasing chatoyant bands that...
Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra Between the Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking and unique ring featuring a tiger's eye butterfly and a mother-of-pearl quatrefoil. The butterfly's wings are crafted from a single stone, showcasing chatoyant bands that...
Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra Between the Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking and unique ring featuring a tiger's eye butterfly and a mother-of-pearl quatrefoil. The butterfly's wings are crafted from a single stone, showcasing chatoyant bands that...
Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Blue Agate Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Blue Agate Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold A classic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace featuring 20 blue agate motifs set in 18K ...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Grey Black Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long necklace crafted in solid 18K rose gold and set with grey to black mother-of-pearl motifs.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18KYG Alhambra 20 Motif Turquoise and Diamond Necklace; 33"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
INCREDIBLY RARE, HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE - Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif Alhambra long necklace, featuring 10 vibrant turquoise clovers alternating with 10 diamond-paved clovers.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Size 56 VCARF78956
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold mother of pearl ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA 18K White Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring 52 6
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Chester, PA
Here is the updated version: --- **Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring Size 6 (EU 52)** Faithful to the very first Alhambra® jewel created in 1968...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra Mother-Of-Pearl 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Earrings.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Quartz Ladies 26mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Quartz Watch, circa 1999.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 236574 18K YG Carnelian Dial Quartz Lady Watch 26mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 236574 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Dial Quartz Watch, circa 1988.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 Motifs Mother Of Pearl & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Clasp: Hallmark Clasp Small Model Stones: 24 stones, 0.96 carat, Mother-of-pearl: 3 stones (As each stone is unique...
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold White Mother-of-Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This piece is a genuine vintage French Alhambra, rich with history and sophistication. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Material: 18k Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Size: 6 US Conditi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif White Gold Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif White Gold Mother of Pearl Bracelet Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 12.01 grams Length: 7.5 inches Gemstone: Mother of pearl Retail: $5,650...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold White Mother-of-Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This piece is a genuine vintage French Alhambra, rich with history and sophistication. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Material: 18k Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Size: 6 US Conditi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond & Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra Earrings V
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k rose gold and diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold White Mother-of-Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This piece is a genuine vintage French Alhambra, rich with history and sophistication. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Material: 18k Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Size: 6 US Conditi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Pure Alhambra Earrings Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Black Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Earrings CERTIFIED Vintage PURE Alhambra Collection Stud Earrings. 18k Yellow Gold with Black Onyx inlay.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Mother of Pearl 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, epitomizes timeless elegance with its iconic 20-motif design.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Necklace. Genuine VCA 18k WG Shell Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Lucky Alhambra Heart Collection Pendant. 18k White Gold with Mother of Pearl.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra watch. 18k Gold VCA HH75210 Clove Black Dial.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Alhambra Collection ref.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl White Gold 14 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 14 lucky clover motifs inlaid with gray mother-of-pearl and c...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Mother of Pearl 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, epitomizes timeless elegance with its iconic 20-motif design.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 1.06ct Round Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The Alhambra collection has, over the years, become Van Cleef & Arpels' icon of luck.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold/ Mother of Pearl MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold/Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace Made In: France Year of Production: 2014 Materials: Mother of pearl, 18k white gold Hallmarks: VCA Au750, s...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Mother of Pearl 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, epitomizes timeless elegance with its iconic 20-motif design.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Shell Studs
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Earrings Vintage Sweet Alhambra Collection Stud Earrings. 18k Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl.
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 Motifs Mother Of Pearl 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
This organic material dear to Van Cleef & Arpels is selected according to the most stringent criteria.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Between The Finger Ring Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace Mother of Pearl Motifs 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Bracelet Guilloché 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302080 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2019 RRP £6,050 Incl. taxes/ €7,300 Incl. Taxes / $6,850 Excl. Taxes Model VCARP3JK00 Serial Number JA7622** Metal 18k Yellow Gol...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Malachite 3 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302105 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2024 RRP £10,300 Incl. Taxes / €12,100 Incl. Taxes / $12,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO2AG00 Serial Number JF6283** Metal 18k Yellow G...
Carnelian, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 2.16 Cwt VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
An Alhambra brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 2 Motif Earrings Carnelian Guilloché 18K Rose
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302059 Comes With Full Set (Box, Card, Invoice) Date 2021 Model VCARP7RQ00 Serial Number JC9783** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 8.85 g Length 5.5 cm Condition Exc...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Burnt Onyx 20 Motif Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers this Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Necklace in rare Burnt Onyx is an extraordinary expression of heritage elegance and collector rarity.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Link Necklace Alhambra Clover Motifs 48 Inch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Necklace with Clover Motifs DESCRIPTION: Elevate your jewelry collectio...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Yellow Gold From the Alhambra collection is this 18k yellow gold bracelet with four distinct motifs...
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Necklace Blue Sèvres Porcelain 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
*Rare Find* SKU 77701911 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARO2TD00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Sèvres Porcelain Weight 10.63 g Length 40 cm W...
18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
These flowers will never wilt.
The classic ’60s design has become particularly popular among sporty types.
Day or night, the vintage jewels make a statement.
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?
The tiny lovers inch closer together by the hour and minute until they finally embrace on a world-famous bridge.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.