VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold “Hawaii” Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circa - 1980s French Assay Marks Size - 47/4 Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Chrysophrase and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Signed 'V.C.A.' for Van Cleef & Arpels to the inside of the band, numbered '13721' together with Assay marks for France The ring is currently a UK finger size K 1/2 (USA size 5....
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Lion Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Striking and expressive, these VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ear clips are masterfully crafted as sculptural lion heads in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels French Flower Diamond Petal Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels French Flower Diamond Petal Earrings.
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris No-Heat Burma Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the late 1930s by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, this Burma sapphire and diamond ring is mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, 4-Row Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circa - 1960s Collection - Mystery-Set Approximate Length - 7", Width - 0.87" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Burma No-Heat Ruby Bead and Diamond Tassel Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circa - 1960s Approximate No-Heat Ruby Weight - 550.00 CTS Approximate Length - 24.00" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Carved Emerald, Ruby, Emerald & Ruby Bead, And Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is a luminous statement of heritage and artistry, effortlessly reflecting the elegance of VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Circa - 1964 and Engraved Approximate Length - 2.0" X 2.0" ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hicksville, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Ring Year: 1970s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.1 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Graduating Diamond Floral Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Floral Earrings from the 1960s made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Platinum Wedding Stacking Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curved platinum band With high polish finish Stamped with Swiss hallmarks for platinum Numbered and signed for Van Cleef & Arpels Circa: 2000s Ring size: 6 1/2 Measures...
Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This highly collectable vintage diamond and black onyx navette shape boast twenty brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats, set in 18 karat gold. Signed VCA for Van Clee...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 3.30 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Total weight is 9.3 grams. The reverse is signed Van Cleef & Arpels, confirming authenticity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sapphire Gold Double Baton Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
18kt rose gold and star set sapphire double baton cufflinks, by Van Cleef & Arpels. A superb example utilizing a quintessential VC&A stone setting style.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of 1970s glamour, this Van Cleef & Arpels ring centers a mesmerizing Colombian emerald weighing approximately 11.91 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Twist Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold rope twist earrings, Circa 1980.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Collection - Mystery-Set Approximate Diamond Weight - 2.20 CTS Approximate Length - 1" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Wood and Diamond Flower Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A study in warmth and sophistication, these enchanting flower ear clips by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS are fashioned in 18K yellow gold, exquisitely sculpted to catch the light with every turn.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18K White Gold Total Approximate Ruby Weight - 58 CTS Total Approximate Diamond Weight - 12.00 CTS Approximate Length - 2.25" Circa - 1960's French Assay Marks Signed - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Small Model Diamonds Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisboa, PT
Crafted in 18 kt yellow gold and signed “Van Cleef & Arpels,” the earrings feature the celebrated Frivole floral motif, with heart-shaped petals pavé-set with brilliant diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond "Perlee" Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Inside circumference: 6.5". Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Stud Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The design features the Maison's signature beaded gold border framing a shimmering pavé-set diamond dome, giving you classic sparkle with a refined, iconic look. These earrings are ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is by Andre Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels. The clasp and necklace are both signed and stamped VCA and numbered.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 Butterfly Between the Finger Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
A rare and exquisite creation from Van Cleef &Arpels, this two-finger ring is a stunning showcase of the Maison’s signature elegance and artistic flair.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Crossover Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
If you're searching for a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring, an 18k gold pavé band, or signed estate jewelry from a recognized French luxury house, this ring offers proven provenance a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cube Ring Sz 5.75 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Band Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 'cube' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s) The low dome band is designed with a 'cube' pattern in 18k yellow gold. The ring is great worn alone ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 16ct Diamond 'Flame' Brooches Platinum Circa 1955
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Color/Clarity: G-H, VS Size: 3.12 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum Weight: 22.10 grams Period: 1955 This rare, matched pair of 'Flame' brooches by Van Cleef & Arpe...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Semi-Rigid in 18 Carat Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Necklace Semi-rigid articulated in 18 carat Yellow Gold set with 7.79 carats of Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace with Coral Onyx and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with three strands of Pearls, Coral, Onyx, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.00 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arp...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carat Gold and Diamond Tri-Colour Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Total gross weight approximately 47.9 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay marks.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and collectible diamond pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18K yellow gold and signed VCA 73 128319 750 on the pendant.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels' black pearl and diamond ring is a mesmerizing blend of elegance and mystique.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 70s Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet and earrings features 18K hammered gold with sections of round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow and White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant natural diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This Van Cleef & Arpels creation is set with a natural marquise-shaped yellow diamond appx. 0.25 carats flanked by...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
With an approximate total diamond weight of 1.30 carats and a weight of 9.3 grams, the ring carries a balanced presence that feels both elegant and wearable. Signed Van Cleef & A...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Steel 18k Gold Cuff Ring Vintage Sz 6 Band Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels steel & 18k yellow gold cuff ring (circa 1990s). The stylish cuff ring highlights a steel center bordered with an undulating 18k yellow gold design. The...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
A rare and unique vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring. Comes with a beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels ring box and outer box.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,886Sale Price|33% Off
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Round And Baguette Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
The ring is signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY with serial number. There is some slight fading on the serial number.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Sapphire Pont Neuf Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The elegant forward arch of the ring draws inspiration from the namesake, the Pont Neuf, which stands as the oldest surviving bridge spanning the Seine River. With its five iconic ar...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18k Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Frog Brooch with Enamel and Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A sweet 18k gold frog brooch with green enamel and diamond eyes, signed, numbered and dated: Van Cleef and Arpels, B4397.750 France, 1965 with the master mark Ste.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ebony Bangle, 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
Inner size circa 5.2 x 4.7 cm / 2.0 x 1.8 in Total weight 39.5 grams Signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered French assay marks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow White Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of Van Cleef and Arpels vintage 18 karat yellow white and rose gold earrings.
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby & Sapphire Couscous Necklace with Convertible Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circa - 1970s French Assay Marks Approximate Bracelet Length - 7.5" and 8.0", Width - 0.50" Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Mystery-Set Ruby Pont Neuf Huggie Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circa - 1990 Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Stirrup Cufflinks, Circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of French, Van Cleef & Arpels 18 carat gold stirrup cufflinks, with reeded engraving, with concealed openings in the centre and hinged white gold curved back plates, signed V....
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1930s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cuff Links
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The double sided cuff links are designed in a graphic Art Deco motif with baguette diamond details. Circa 1930. Signed, “Van Cleef & Arpels”, “no. 36 013”, with French assay marks.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lapis And Coral 1970's Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels circular pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold during the 1970s, featuring a bold lapis lazuli plaque accented with coral cabochons arranged in a balanced radial motif.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gorgeous 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These authentic 18kt yellow gold earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels are the epitome of timeless sophistication.
Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ceylon Yellow & Blue Sapphires Necklace/Detachable Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A masterwork of vibrant color and exquisite craftsmanship, this VAN CLEEF & ARPELS necklace with a detachable pendant radiates opulent beauty and refined artistry.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fancy Yellow Diamond Hoop Earrings Regular price
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Item #: ER-21998 Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels Country: France Circa: 1970s Materials: 54 brilliant-cut yellow diamonds (approximate total weight 4.20 carats; 38 brilliant-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ivory Long Necklace 18 carat Gold 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Long necklace in 18-carat yellow gold and ivory.
Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch and Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Collection - Rose de Noël 18k Yellow Gold French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Double Headed Coral Duck Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with carved Coral, Diamonds, and Emeralds. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1970s Size 4 3/4
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fleurette Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds prong set as floral motif cluster With additional diamonds pavé set in domed shoulders Weighing approximately 1.85 carats total F/G in color wi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 69.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant and Square Emerald cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 69.00 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 14 1/4 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Door Knocker Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.5 inches in length 48.2 grams in total c.1960s-70s Made in France
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monture Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1950.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Monture Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.80 carats, surrounded by ...
Diamond, Platinum
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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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.