VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 &
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
$25,999Sale Price|35% Off
H 1.03 in W 1.03 in D 1.03 in Dm 0.22 in L 1.03 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 26mm VCARO40R00 18K Yellow Gold Black Quartz Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It shows light signs of wear. Free polishing upon request.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5-motif bracelet 18K gold black onyx stones
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
in 18K yellow gold with black onyx inlays. Each motif is outlined with a delicate beaded gold border
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Magic Alhambra Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" clover-shaped clip earrings in 18k yellow gold with carved
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Long Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 motifs of
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels Style 10 motif necklace Material 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 motifs
Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 motifs
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Black Onyx Ring with Round brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Fifth Avenue Magic Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra pendant, featuring a carved black onyx
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Gorgeous authentic rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 20
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
These classic earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels feature black
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Collier Vintage Alhambra in 18K yellow gold and onyx. As each
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1450 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-1961 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA44300 Date Circa 2014 Retail Price £4,950
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1778 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA44300 Date Circa 2017 Retail Price £4,950
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 20 Motif Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Black Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Pure Alhambra Black Onyx Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Dial Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Model
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring is offered in estate condition
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring is offered in estate condition
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A classic necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection features a black
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Black Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Black Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs
Onyx, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Black Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Experience the enchantment of the Van Cleef & Arpels 'Magic Alhambra' pendant, a special edition
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" clover-shaped clip earrings in 18k yellow gold, featuring
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2525 Comes With Pouch Only RRP £3,950 Incl taxes/$ 4,200 Excl taxes /4,600 € Incl taxes Model ARA41300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight approx 1...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2536 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2015 RRP £2,300 Incl taxes/2.680 € Incl taxes/ $ 2,450 Excl taxes Model ARA44900 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weigh...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2652 Comes With Box Only Date approx 2011 RRP £3,950 Incl taxes/$ 4,200 Excl taxes /4,600 € Incl taxes Model VCARA41300 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Ony...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2543 Comes With Pouch Only Date approx 2016 RRP £3,800 Incl. Taxes/ €4,450 Incl. Taxes / $4,300 Excl. Taxes Model ARA44200 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2595 Comes With Box Only Date approx 2015 RRP £3,950 Incl taxes/$ 4,200 Excl taxes /4,600 € Incl taxes Model VCARA41300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Ony...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
elegant bracelet and fine timepiece. The Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Watch is powered by
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.11 in W 0.6 in L 16.51 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold with Black Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A timeless Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring the
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels Earring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov GIA 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
CHANEL black Caviar leather BOY CREDIT CARD Wallet Holder
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Boy credit card wallet is crafted from black matelassé caviar leather, known for its luxurious texture and durability. Featuring signature Boy-style silver...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Lizard Palladium Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in Matte Black Varanus Salvator Lizard. This extremely rare Hermes Birkin bag is elegant, timeless and absolutely stunning. Accentu...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
$94,725
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Hermès Birkin 25 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Rose Mexiko Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 25 in rose mexiko and shiny crocodile porosus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and Cites. Stamp Z...
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Blanc Casse lizard. Exquisite pale buttery cream perfectly complimented by lush Gold hardware. This ...
$266,414
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Natural GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Pear Drop Platinum Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning natural blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings are hand crafted in solid platinum. weighing 10 grams and measuring 24mm long x 11mm wide. Exposing a pair of prong-set...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Alhambra Collection Pendant. Sweet Heart 18k Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl. Condition: Excellent condition. Details: 9mm x 8mm pendant 2.9g...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
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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The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.