Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Necklace 18K rose gold mother-of-pearl Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Necklace18K rose gold, white mother-of-pearl & diamond inlaidAccessories: Original box
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Pendant, Small Model 18K White Gold, Pavé-set Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Pendant, Small Model18K White Gold, Full Diamond Pavé Necklace,come with origin box.
Van Cleef & Arpels 2016 Holiday Edition Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2016 Holiday Edition by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This refined piece features the ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k 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. This refined piece features a rich blue agate motif, showcasing t...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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. This refined piece features luminous white mot...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 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. Crafted in 18K gold, the ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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. This necklace comes with certificate of authenticity and a box from Van Cleef & Arpels. With...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Sapphire Diamond De Papillon Two Butterfly Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon Butterfly pendant, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This refined piece features a graceful butterfly motif adorned ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BNIB Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Malachite Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Forest Park, GA
BNIB Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Malachite Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold The Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra Malachite Pendant Necklace is a timeless symbol of elegance and soph...
Malachite, 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. The ring features the iconic 4-leaf clover motif with a mother of pearl inlay, compl...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms 32mm Diamond Watch in 18k Gold, Circa 2000s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Born from the love story between Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, French brand Van Cleef & Arpels showcases its adoration for jewellery and watchmaking since 1906. Bringing toget...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Alhambra Earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels Pair 18k yellow gold + diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1 pair of verified original Vintage Alhambra earrings, 18K yellow gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS, lever-back stud earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels. 18k yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Owl White & Gray Pearl 18K Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Owl brooch featuring beautifully carved white and gray mother-of-pearl. Part of the maison’s beloved Lucky Animals collection, this whimsic...
Pearl, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Socrates 3-Flower Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Socrate collection features a 3-flower pendant completed with a floral clasp, crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with brilliant-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k rose gold and set with 24 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing an estimated...
Diamond, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Perlee Diamond 18k White Gold Band 3-Row Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels band features a beaded border design crafted in 18k white gold and set with 3 rows of round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estim...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301470 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2018 RRP £4,650 Incl. Taxes / €5,500 Incl. Taxes / $5,250 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO2EE00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Pres Diamond Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Folie des Pres Diamond Yellow, Green, Orange Sapphire Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 64 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight app...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Blue Agate 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. This timeless design features five signature Alhambra mo...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow 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. This timeless design features five signature Alhambra mo...
Onyx, 18k 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 Pure Alhambra Earrings Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302209 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARA39100 Serial Number JB2487** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight 10.61 g Condition Excellent Othe...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Clover 18K White Gold Ring Size 50 EU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Perlée Clover ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold. This refined design features the Maison's signature beaded gold motif cent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Turquosie Two Butterfly Diamond Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2229 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £ 10,200 Inc taxes / $ 11,500 Excl taxes / 11,900 € Inc taxes Model VCARP7UP00 Serial Number JC******* Metal 18k Yellow Gol...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 4 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301499 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2019 RRP £4,950 Incl. Taxes / €5,700 Incl. Taxes / $5,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD79600 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mal...
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 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
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 compl...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Solitaire Round Diamond 0.50 Cts DVVS2 Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Perlee Solitaire Ref. number: JM 005135 Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: 5 TCW: 0.50 tcw Main Diamond: Round Bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers Bracelet Diamond 18K White Gold Size M
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77702066 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2016 RRP £27,900 Incl. Taxes / €32,800 Incl. Taxes / $33,400 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN5B100 Serial Number JE5105** Metal 18k White Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Magic Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold 2 Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature a pair of lucky clover motifs inlaid with mother-o...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77702065 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2013 RRP £19,700 Incl Taxes / €23,200 Incl. Taxes / $23,600 Excl. Taxes Model VCARL88100 Serial Number JB3673** Metal 18k Yellow Go...
Chalcedony, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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. The earrings are composed of rose gold four-leaf clover motifs set with pave ro...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 3.50 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of Van Cleef & Arpels diamond hoop earrings, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and designed with the Maison’s signature balance of refinement and sculptural presenc...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2012 Holiday Edition White Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2012 Holiday Edition by Van Cleef & Arpels, beautifully crafted in solid 18K gold. This refined piece features a lumino...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$100,504Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carat Diamond Lotus Flower Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exude timeless elegance with this magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus pendant necklace, a breathtaking piece that showcases the maison's unparalleled mastery of floral jewelry d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Ring Size 50 EU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An exquisite Vintage Alhambra ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold. This elegant design features the Maison's iconic Alhambra motif fully...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Pave Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 50 EU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Frivole Flower ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This iconic floral design is fully adorned with brilliant pavé-set diam...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302202 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 RRP £16,600 Incl. Taxes / €19,500 Incl. Taxes / $19,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA42100 Serial Number JB2098** Metal 18k Yellow G...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Pave 3 Row 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 53
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee ring featuring three beautifully crafted rows in solid 18K rose gold, accented with brilliant diamonds. This refined creation hi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$25,712Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 Carat Diamond Pave Crossover Dome Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels dome ring is a masterpiece of fine jewelry design, showcasing the iconic 'Entrelacs' crossover aesthetic. Expertly crafted in rich 18k yellow go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4 motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Rare Find & Investment SKU 77701554 Comes With Full set ( Box & Card) Date 2021 Model VCARD78900 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight Approxima...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Pearls 18K Rose Gold Ring Small Model Size 54
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701405 Comes With Box Only Date 2019 RRP £750 Incl. Taxes / €880 Incl. Taxes / $820 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN33054 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight Approximately...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Large Diamond Ring, 3.26ct, 18K White Gold US Size 9
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 321171205 ■ Retail Price: JPY 6,336,000 (including tax) ■ Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■ Product Name: COSMOS Large Model ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 1P Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Félicité Diamond 18K Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 54
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301161 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2017 RRP £3,200 Including taxes / 3 750 € Including taxes / $ 3,500 Excluding taxes Model ARO8B054 Serial Number JX****** Metal 18k...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Bonheur Diamond 0.71ct E-VVS2-3Ex Platinum Ring US 3 3/4
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No: 31670904 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Name: Bonheur Solitaire Ring ■Material: 1P diamond (D0.71ct E-VVS2-3Ex), Pt950 Platinum ■Weight: 6.3g (Approx) ■Ring Size: EU：46/USA：3....
Diamond, Platinum
VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with Mother-of-Pea...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruban Collection 18K White Gold Full Diamond Bow Earrings
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry Ruban Collection 18K White Gold Full Diamond Bow Earrings Comes with original box and warranty card Purchased in 2013 Original retail price: 300,000 R...
White Gold
VCA London Selfridges Limited Edition Alhambra Carnelian Hammered Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301818 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2018 Model VCARP0QS00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 12.83 g Length 19.5 cm Width 1.5 cm Cond...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,000
VCA Rose de Noel Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sarasota, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Black MOP 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip Earrings In 18k White Gold (Medium). The earrings feature flower design with 12 black mother of pearll petals and 18k white gold ...
18k 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.