VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5-Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Magic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 3-Motif Chalcedony MOP White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection feature a
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Onyx MOP Yellow Gold 3-Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection feature a
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Diamond Grey Mop Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Vintage Alhambra Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels, a stunning
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Vintage 10-Motif 18K White Gold MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is a timeless symbol of luck, elegance, and refined
18k Gold, White Gold
Sweet Alhambra butterfly bracelet 18K Yellow Gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van-Cleef Arpels Brand New, without tags Gender Women 18K Yellow Gold Stone MOP Bracelet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
bracelet VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Magic Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold White, Grey Mother Of Pearl & Black Onyx
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace In 18k yellow gold. Magic Alhambra plays with
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif MOP Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
You are Viewing this Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace! Designer, Van Cleef & Arpels
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, one white mother-of-pearl motif
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, one white mother-of-pearl motif
Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MAGIC ALHAMBRA 18K Gold MOP Onyx Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish 18k yellow gold drop earrings from the "Magic Alhambra" collection, by Van Cleef & Arpels
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed MOP Alhambra Holiday Pendant with Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k rose gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels - Magic Alhambra Earrings (3 Motifs) YG, MoP & Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A true collector's piece, the Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Earrings are a rare and exquisite
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Holiday Alhambra Pendant Pink MOP & Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Holiday Pendant Necklace captures the gentle glow of the season
Rose Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 16.54 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301308 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl Weight Approximately 6.24 g Leng...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2554 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2012 Model ARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Mother of Pearl, Diamond Weight approx 6.2 g Length approx 42 cm Conditio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2572 Comes With Full set (Box+Paper) Date 2012 Model ARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Mother of Pearl, Diamond Weight approx 6.2 g Length approx 42 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif MOP 18ky Gold Bracelet New
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection finely crafted from 18 karat
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace box + papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace features a single clover motif pendant in
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels 2018 Diamond Holiday Pendant Vintage Alhambra Gold MOP, YG
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tucson, AZ
Van Cleef & Arpels 2018 Holiday Pendant of Vintage Alhambra, diamond, gold mother of pearl necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.24 in W 1.19 in Dm 1.19 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Model Number
Yellow 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
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 16.54 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Diamond Rose Gold 2012 Holiday Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301260 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl Total Diamond Weight 0.05ct appr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel Alhambra Medium 30mm 18k Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch ARF52800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Model Number: ARF52800 Type: Wristwatch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in Dm 0.24 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman Model Number: H45534 Type and Style: Type
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and MOP Vintage Alhambra bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and black Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra bracelet in 18k rose gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold/MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace Made In: France
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef VCA Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef VCA Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Ring Metal: 18k yellow god Size - 7
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arples 18k Yellow Gold MOP Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, one white mother-of-pearl motif
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel’s Magic Alhambra large 1 Motif MOP pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
elegant and chic design. This VCA magic Alhambra white gold large pendant is presented with 1 large MOP
18k Gold
Van Cleef Sweet Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold and MOP Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF SWEET ALHAMBRA 18K YG PENDANT NECKLACE -Model: Sweet Alhambra -Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which gave its name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Diamond Pendant Holiday Limited Edition
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Discover timeless elegance with the Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2025 Holiday Limited
Diamond
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 16.54 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301087 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2012 Model VCARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Mother of Pearl, Diamond Weight Approximately 6.2 g Length Approximate...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 16.54 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2012 Holiday Diamond MOP Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301185 Comes With Full set (Pouch+Paper) Date 2012 Model VCARO39Y00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl Weight 6.12 g Length 42 cm Width ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5 Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Magic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van
18k Gold, Yellow 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 White and Grey MOP Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Magic Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold White, Grey Mother Of Pearl & Black Onyx
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.59 in L 7.01 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Vintage Alhambra 5-Motif MOP Bracelet, 7", Cert & Extras
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet features five iconic Mother-of-Pearl motifs set
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Mother of Pearl MOP Magic Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace Made In: France
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra MOP Between the Finger 18K yellow gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.63 in L 32 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra White MOP 18K Yellow Gold 14 Motif Necklace BP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra White Mother-of-Pearl 18K Yellow Gold 14-Motif Necklace w/ Box
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18kt YG Mother-of-Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace Style: Pendant Ref. number: VCARA45900
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sweet Alhambra Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand van-Cleef Sweet Alhambra Bracelet Material 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Length 7'' Long Bracelet
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold MOP 5 Motifs Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet. Designed as five mother-of-pearl
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra MOP Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection,set in 18k gold featuring 5 mother
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Polished Alhambra Mop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Polished Alhambra Mop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand
Yellow Gold
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
HERMES Gris Claire Feutre / Gold Swift leather PICOTIN 22 Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Picotin 22 bag in Gris Claire (light grey) wool felt exudes understated elegance. Featuring Gold (camel) Veau Swift leather trims with contrasting white st...
$10,800
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage HERMES Mini Kelly black box leather in very good condition, with no signs of wear., delivered in its HERMES box. This rare model can be carried by hand or on the shoulder wi...
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...
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
$6,075
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
$4,320
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7" Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 24.0 grams Length: 7" Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15ct appr...
Diamond, 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.
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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 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.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.