Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip Earrings In 18k Yellow Gold (Medium). The
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Clematis Brooch, circa 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Characteristic of the Clematis Brooch—and also of the Maison’s coral Rose de Noël Brooch introduced in 1970—the
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Rose De Noel Coral and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"Christmas Rose" brooch comprises 18K yellow gold, diamonds, and stunning light pink sculpted angel
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral And Turquoise Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed in a large-scale floral
Turquoise, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and feature
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking expression of floral elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël brooch is a rare
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Orange Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and feature
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Rose De Noel Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Christmas roses, bloom in midwinter like promises of happiness. The brooch is handcrafted
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Rose De Noel Pink Coral Diamonds 18 Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Rose de Noel Legendary 18K yellow gold ear clips in the shape of blooming
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Brooch Earclips Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Synthesis of virtuoso savoir-faire, Rose de Noel is one the most iconic Van Cleef and Arpels models
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Earring Medium Model, Gold, Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coral color Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels Each of floral design composed of coral petals
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Flower Coral Medium Brooch, Yellow Gold, Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coral color brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Each of floral design composed of coral petals
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Coral, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Pin. This pin has coral pedals
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Each of floral design composed of coral petals
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
VCA Rose de Noel White Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, coral and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel brooch. Signed Van
VCA Rose de Noel White Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, coral and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel earrings. Signed
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coral color Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels Each of floral design composed of coral
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel coral brooch features diamond. This floral VCA coral brooch has six heart
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rose de Noel Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
hail from the French firm's highly popular Rose de Noël line, which is underlined by a natural floral
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & Coral of Pearl Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Symbolizing beauty and romance, the Rose de Noel has been one of VCA's most iconic collections
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noel Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Beautiful, feminine and exceedingly rare - these are the real thing. While the "Rose de Noêl" is
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Coral and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, these exquisite Rose de Noel coral and diamond earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Rose de Noel Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels featuring the most beautiful vibrant, orange coral. Due to the scarcity
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel White Coral Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & White Coral Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Earrings Small in 18k Yellow Gold. The recognizable
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Created for the incredibly charming “Rose de Noël” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this gorgeous
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Created for the incredibly charming “Rose de Noël” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this gorgeous
Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & Coral Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. These
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rose de Noel Earclips Coral And Diamonds Van Cleef & Appels Paris 1978
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rose de Noel Earclips Gold Coral and Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1978 Accompanied by IAJA
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & Coral of Pearl Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 0.60 carat Measurment 28x 28. Signed by Van cleef & Arpels.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Brooch Mikimoto Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond & White Coral Flower Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels with Triple
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Diamond and Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels for the fascinating “Rose de Noël” collection, these gorgeous
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Orange Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Experience the poetic beauty of the Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Coral Brooch, a breathtaking
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond White Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef &
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Medium Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Medium Size Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Angel Skin Coral Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond Angel Skin Coral Flower Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Angel Skin Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose de Noel Diamond Angel Skin Coral Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noël Coral Diamond Gold Earring Brooch Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
and marvelous coral stones, Van Cleef Arpels created these enchanting earrings which also boast
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Gold Diamonds and Coral Large Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Collection clip Brooch, measuring 2 inches in Diameter, comprised
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond 'Rose de Noël' Clip-Brooch, France A flower-shaped brooch
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels “Rose de Noël” brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic and timeless, these vintage large size Rose De Noel red coral diamond earrings by Van Cleef
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Rose de Noël 18 Karat Gold Diamond and White Coral
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
white coral petals that accentuate the luxurious appeal of the gorgeous piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Rose de Noel Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These VCA Diamond Coral Rose de Noel Earrings are a perfect match to the Rose de Noel Brooch I just
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Rose de Noel Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This rare VCA Coral Rose de Noel Brooch is in perfect condition. Although this has not been in
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and White Coral Brooch and Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold diamond and white coral Rose de Noel brooch and earrings signed Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Rose De Noel Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The medium-sized version of the 'Rose de Noel' brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels in 18k yellow gold
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel White Coral Diamond Gold Large Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Rose de Noel collection are crafted
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An authentic pair of Van Cleef & Arpels 'Rose de Noël' earclips crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Coral "Rose de Noel" Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat yellow gold, coral and diamond 'Rose de Noél' earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels. This pair is
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Angle Skin Coral French Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely pair of 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and coral 'Rose de Noël' earclips by Van Cleef &
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings, "Rose De Noël" Coral Collection
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, IDF
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, "Rose de Noël" coral collection, each flower is made of six angel skin
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS --- Rose de Noel "Angel Skin" Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Van Cleef & Arpels Also Called: White Coral Series: Rose De Noel Collection
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Rose de Noel "Angel Skin" Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Van Cleef & Arpels Also Called: White Coral Series: Rose De Noel Collection
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Diamond Rose De Noel Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
With it's elegant and whimsical look, Rose de Noel is one the most emblematic Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Rose de Noel Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, coral and diamond Rose de Noel Earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Delicate 18k yellow gold flower brooch, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels for Rose de Noel collection
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noël Coral Diamond Gold Earring Brooch Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and marvelous coral stones, Van Cleef Arpels created these enchanting earrings which also boast
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ring "Rose de Noel" Collection
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, IDF
Van Cleef and Arpels yellow gold ring, "Rose de Noel" collection, made of two flowers in angel skin
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
$5,275
Size: Small / Medium
Halston 1970s Gold Metallic Silk Lurex Couture Vintage Disco Wrap Shirt Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic 70s HALSTON gold metallic silk lurex wrap shirt dress! Features a stunning silhouette, with a plunging neckline in a flattering wrap style. Studio 54 at its' finest! ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Clip-On Ear Clips, Italy, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ear clips made by Cartier in 1980s. Designed as clusters of balls set with diamonds and rubies arranged in multi layers. Metal is 18k white & yellow gold, 26.78 grams. Si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$193Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant vintage cocktail dress by California designer Edith Flagg. Nude silk with chantilly lace bustline. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: N...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
$4,331
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
Gucci Runway Lamb Leather Python-Print Trench Coat Italian size 40
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional statement trench coat from Gucci, crafted in Italy from luxe lamb leather with a bold python-print motif—an arresting blend of texture, color, and couture craftsmanshi...
$10,152
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather pants with open lace up fastening down the legs and buckle fastenings around knees. Fall-Winter 2003
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set Frivole Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Three-Dimensional Flower Ear Clips provide an enchanting spectacle in perpetual bloom. Van Cleef & Arpels Captures This Beautifully with Their Mystery Setting Featuring Blue an...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit, c. 1969
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit with wooden buttons and silk lining. c. 1969
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.
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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.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.