VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 6-Motif Carnelian Tiger Eye 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 white gold and set with 3 carnelian ge...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif Bracelet VCARO85700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Sweet Alhambra Collection.
Diamond, White Gold
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 Magic Alhambra Gold 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18k White Gold 6 Motifs Chalcedony, White & Grey Mother of Pearl Necklace.
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18k White Gold 6 Motif Chalcedony, White & Grey Mother of Pearl Necklace.
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18k White Gold 6 Motifs Chalcedony, White & Grey Mother of Pearl Necklace.
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold, impeccably designed necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels is truly a sight to behold. Six of the brand’s iconic Alhambra motifs add a touch of color to this exciting style, whi...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k white gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection VCARN18900.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6 Motifs Bracelet 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Light and delicate, this Sweet Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels features 6 delightful lucky motifs in miniature form.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301734 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2020 RRP £3,400 Incl. Taxes / €4,000 Incl. Taxes / $3,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8DD00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Bracelet 6 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
*Extra Original Links available to extend bracelet Bracelet Specifications Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Sweet Alhambra Hallmarks: VCA Au750 JB786050 Metal: 18K White Gold Weight...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Magic Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Multi-size mixed drops. Black onyx with white and gray mother-of-pearl. Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewel...
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamond 6 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Boasting the instantly recognizable motif of the esteemed Vintage Alhambra collection in a fascinating blend of shimmering 18K white gold beads and gloriously sparkling diamonds, thi...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs MOP 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301678 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2015 RRP £10,000 Incl. Taxes / €11,800 Incl. Taxes / $11,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD9100 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold 6 Motifs White Mother of Pearl, Grey Mother of Pearl Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif 18K Hammered Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301525 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £3,400 Incl. Taxes / €4,000 Incl. Taxes / $3,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8DD00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold W...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif 18K Hammered Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301215 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2021 RRP £3,150 Incl. Taxes / €3,650 Incl. Taxes / $3,400 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8DD00 Serial Number JC****** Metal 18k Rose Gold W...
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl 6-Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6-Motif necklace is ready to put a fabulous finishing touch on any ensemble.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Necklace 18k White Gold & Diamond BNP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this beautiful Guaranteed Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Necklace with original VCA inner & outer boxes, VCA certificate of authenticity ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold 6 Motif Alhambra Magic Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring 6 classic mother-of-pearl Alhambra stations with beaded white gold surrounds Signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels with serial number Completed by lobster claw closure Stamp...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Neckl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701597 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2014 RRP £10,000 Incl. Taxes / €11,800 Incl. Taxes / $11,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD79100 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow G...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra mother-of-pearl Gold Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely collectible signature Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace, 6 motifs made in 18k white gold, white and gray mother-of-pearl and chalcedony.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 6-Motif Necklace & 3-Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning authentic Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry set from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection consists of a 6-motif necklace and matching 3-motif dangling earrings featuring the c...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Magic Alhambra Necklace with 6 Motifs
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Your chance to own an iconic necklace from famed jewelry house Van Cleef and Arples! With original box and paperwork, this beautiful tigers eye and carnelian necklace is from the Ma...
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 6 Motif Carnelian and Tigers Eye Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Carmel, IN
This beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels necklace was recently traded in to our store and is in very good condition. This Alhambra necklace features alternating Carnelian and Tigers Eye Mo...
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs MOP 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301678 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2015 RRP £10,000 Incl. Taxes / €11,800 Incl. Taxes / $11,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD9100 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl 6 Motifs 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
This lovely magic Alhambra long necklace, 6 motifs necklace created in 2016 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra® jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, comin...
Pearl, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl White Gold 6-Motif 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 white gold and set with Mother-of-Pearl.
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl 6-Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6-Motif necklace is ready to put a fabulous finishing touch on any ensemble.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crush 6 Motif 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crushed 6 Motifs Rose Gold Bracelet 18K Rose Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous rose gold crushed hammered motif bracelet with beautiful buttery fee...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crush 6 Motif 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crushed 6 Motifs Rose Gold Bracelet 18K Rose Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous rose gold crushed hammered motif bracelet with beautiful buttery fee...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamonds 6 Motif 18K White Gold Chain Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
18K White Gold / AU 750 (Confirmed by precious metal scan & gold purity tests) 0.50 CTW DEF/VS Diamonds. Length: 7.5 Inches - Original Length Weight: 7.77 Grams "VCA" hallmark stamp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6 Motifs Diamond Bracelet, White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pre-owned but in pristine condition Sweet Alhambra 6 motifs Diamond bracelet, a cute stack up in the closet.
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Alhambra creations from Van Cleef & Arpels have been bringing classic style to women around the world for years that to this day, they are highly coveted.
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Van Cleef & Arpels Style - Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Necklace Metal - 18k Yellow Gold Length - 16.5" Stones - 5 Mother of Pearl and 1 Onyx Includes - Necklace only, box and p...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 16.25 " Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl with Onyx Exterior ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mo
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 16.5", Pendant: 26.65x26.25 Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl ...
Yellow Gold
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$3,032
H 6.3 in W 4.53 in D 5.52 in
Gucci by Tom Ford A/W 2002 Runway Cross Body Bag in Black Crocodile Leather
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Autumn / Winter 2002 Runway crossbody pouch bag in black crocodile leather. Long braided leather strap with Gucci engraved mother of pearl toggle. Mini flap closure...
Hermès Birkin 30 Sellier Epsom Bleu Royal Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin sellier 30 in bleu royal and epsom leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt. Stamp U (2022)
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye” Runway look #50 Style...
$5,490
H 19 in W 14 in L 8 in
Balenciaga Arena Wheeled Suitcase Rolling Carry-on Luggage Trolley Leather Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Miami, FL
Balenciaga 2013 Rare Limited Edition Periwinkle Blue Jacynthe Wheeled Carry-On Balenciaga Wheeled Carry-On, features soft lambskin and distinctive aged brass hardware. Black perfora...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Hermès Birkin Picnic 25cm Havane Limited Edition Osier Wicker
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès Limited Edition Birkin 25cm “Picnic” in Havane Swift and Osier wicker with palladium hardware captures one of the maison’s most imaginative expressions of craftsmanship, w...
Nancy Gonzalez Pink Tote
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in Krakow, PL
Nancy Gonzalez Pink Crocodile Tote Bag 40×30×20 cm Excellent Description: Nancy Gonzalez crocodile leather tote in vibrant pink. Structured and spacious, perfect for everyday use. Co...
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse with signature Versace print. Spring-Summer 1993
Chanel SS 2015 Pastel Boucle Tweed Shift Dress with Fringe
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet as can be Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 midi dress. Classic and playful Lagerfeld Chanel, this delightful boucle tweed dress gets a fresh twist with the fringed hem. Preppy shades ...
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Dior Saddle bag, crafted in scratch resistant grained c...
Hermès Constance Slim Wallet Quebracho Evercolor PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Palladium hardware - PVC on hardware - Top-stitching - Interior zip pocket - Slim silhouette - Removable change purse with zip closure - Two credit card slots - Belt loop -...
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.