Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-motif Turquoise Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace features 20 clover-shaped turquoise
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Turquoise Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Diamond And Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace is a true
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Necklace 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
A rare and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Alhambra' Necklace creation crafted in 18K
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Gold Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
very rare to find exquisitely beautiful 20 Turquoise Motifs. Rarely seen in 18K White Gold. Necklace
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Gold Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
gold, this memorable necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels features handsomely-shaped decorations on its
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra, Certificate of Authenticity
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra, 2006 with Certificate of Authenticity. Signed and
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 20 Motif White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. This necklace comes
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. This necklace comes
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 20 Motif White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. This necklace comes
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond / Turquoise 20 Motif Necklace Ltd
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
diamond and turquoise 20 Motif necklace. Set in 18 Yellow Gold. Necklace can be worn as a single strand
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 20 Motif White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A sense of sublime elegance characterizes this delightful necklace that is created by Van Cleef
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond and Turquoise 20 Motif Necklace Ltd
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
diamond and turquoise 20 Motif necklace. Set in 18 Yellow Gold. Necklace can be worn as a single strand
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Turquoise Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Turquoise 18k gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Turquoise Gold and Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. *** This is an
Turquoise
Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. This necklace comes
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Alhambra White Gold Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. This necklace comes
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow 20mm Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Original earrings price 29.200€ Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite Alhambra necklace, circa 2008, is finely
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Long Alhambra Necklace 20 Motifs
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
not last long. This necklace is the 20 motif Alhambra and it is 33" long. The condition is excellent
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace 20 Turquoise Motifs
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels original vintage Alhambra necklace set with 20 turquoise motifs mounted in 18kt
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Long Turquoise Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra Chain Necklace. Very rare and
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace is a true work
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Turquoise Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Turquoise 18k gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Turquoise Agate 18k gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20
Turquoise, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 5 Motif Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
motifs, set with turquoises. Complete your look with the matching 20 Motif Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Coral Alhambra is the 20 motif necklace in 18K Yellow Gold and it is stunning. This
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With one 15mm
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
VCA Alhambra Turquoise Necklace 20 motif and Bracelet 5 motif in 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Alhambra Turquoise 20 motif Necklace comes with a matching 5 motif Bracelet in 18K white gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
very first Alhambra® jewel created in 1968, the Lucky Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow Gold 3 motifs long Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
, which gave its name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow Gold 3 motifs long Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
, which gave its name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Set of Two Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Set Of 2 Vintage Alhambra Ten-Motif Each Turquoise Necklaces by Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother of Pearl 3-Motifs Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k White Gold Magic Chalcedony And Mother Of Pearl Alhambra Long 3 Motifs Earrings by Van Cleef
Pearl, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rose Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k rose gold and feature 2lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature 2 lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature 2 lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature 2 lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature 2 lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
— the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 — liked
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 — liked to say
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold Onyx and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
bracelet Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold Onyx and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
bracelet Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow 20mm Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Original earrings price 29.200€ Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
1990s Geoffrey Beene Grey Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey maxi silk gown. Matching coat sold separately. see listing from our store. Bust : 36. /hip: 36 Fit US Size : 4-6
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
Sold|$31,999
H 4.75 in W 2.25 in L 7.5 in
Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Orange Epsom Brand New In Original Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is an authentic HERMES epsom Mini Kelly Sellier 20 in orange. This rare and iconic mini Kelly bag is finely crafted of bright orange leather with classic Kelly features includin...
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...
Hermes Birkin 30 Gold Tan Togo Gold Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30cm Gold Tan Togo Gold Hardware Bag W Don't miss this sublime combination- the ultimate gift! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardwa...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
$123,499
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
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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