Van Cleef Alhambra Mother of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Alhambra Diamond Watch 18kt rose gold case with a 18kt rose gold
Rose Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Watch Model 129974 18 Karat Yellow Full-Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Model 129974 18k Yellow Gold 25mm Gold Dial, Quartz Movement
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Small Model White Gold Lapis Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Alhambra watch, small model. 26 mm x 26 mm white gold case; white gold bezel; lapis dial; white
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alhambra Watch, Small Model Yellow Gold, Onyx, Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Alhambra watch, small model. 26 mm x 26 mm yellow gold case; yellow gold bezel; white mother-of
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef Alhambra Watch VCARN5HZ00 Medium Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Classic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Alhambra' watch. Centering on the classic clover motif crafted in 18K
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra watch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and refined
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Alhambra Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
bezel and buckle. Quartz movement. 40mm (large model). Signed and numbered by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Medium White gold Ladies Watch VCARF52700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Medium White gold Ladies Watch VCARF52700 - Quartz. 18K White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Onyx Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels is an exquisite
Yellow 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 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
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Rose Gold Alhambra Charms Watch 2572198
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Alhambra Charms Watch, reference number 2572198, features an
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Turquoise / Diamond Sweet Alhambra 18 Karat Numbered
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Van Cleef and Arpels limited edition Sweet Alhambra highly collectible
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli / Diamond Sweet Alhambra Watch Limited New
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Van Cleef and Arpels limited edition iconic Sweet Alhambra Lapis Lazuli and
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Alhambra Onyx Mother of Pearl Chain Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels preserves the elegance of its iconic motif with its watchmaking creations
Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond Watch 18k Rose Gold Satin Strap
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond watch 18-karat rose gold with satin strap. Accommodated with an up-to
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels, thier Vintage Alhambra ladies Wrist Watch. Timeless in elegance
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Quartz Watch VCARD21900
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. The band shows signs of wear. 💎 Basic Information Brand: Van Cleef
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Medium White Gold and Diamonds Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Crema, Cremona
From the multi-acclaimed and iconic Alhambra collection, this watch is the model called Sweet
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Watch 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Sweet Alhambra watch. 22.7 mm x 22.7 mm 18K yellow gold case; 18K yellow gold bezel; guilloché 18K
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ladie's Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Watch 23mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ladie's watch from the "Sweet Alhambra" collection finely crafted in an 18K
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Matsuzakaya Alhambra Watch Tiger Eye Onyx Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP, Service Papers, VCA Box Brand: Van Cleef
Diamond, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 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 Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
buckle. Case: 25mm. Signature: Case and dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels, buckle with VCA maker's mark
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.99 in W 0.24 in Dm 0.99 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Quartz Ladies Watch VCARD21900
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Wristwatch Model: Alhambra Model Number: VCARD21900 Department: Women
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Alhambra Medium Model Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Alhambra Medium Model Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 462 round brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Alhambra Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels MPN: VCARO40S00 Model: Alhambra Watch Case Material: 18k white gold Case
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
This Van Cleef and Arpels necklace is a part of the Vintage Alhambra Collection. It features 10
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 & 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Alhambra Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels MPN: VCARO40R00 Model: Alhambra Watch Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Alhambra Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: mother of pearl Serial # 336XXX Reference # HH59608 Complete with pouch and extra pink strap Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Watch MPN
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Vintage Alhambra lady's quartz wristwatch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels
18k Gold
VCA Alhambra Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold with a mother-of-pearl face "Alhambra" medium size watch by Van Cleef and Arpels.
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Vintage Alhambra Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Mother Of Pearl Dial Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Onyx and Diamond Wristwatch Bracelet in Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Alhambra’ onyx and diamond wristwatch bracelet set in 18k
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Gold Mother-of-Pearl Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This feminine and delicate watch from a legendary and very popular Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels ladies White Gold Diamond Alhambra Talisman Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
in the sunshine (Van Cleef and Arpels). Alhambra Talisman Pavée Watch. Greatest size: 1.57x1.57 inch
Diamond, White Gold
Mother of Pearl Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
wrist watch is a perfect example of the timelessness of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry watches! Mother-of
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Black Onyx Alhambra Yellow Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 8 Alhambra shaped
Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 8 black onyx
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Watch
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels lady's 18k yellow gold Vintage Alhambra wristwatch, quartz movement, original
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies White Gold Vintage Alhambra quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Alhambra' Carnelian Dial Watch, Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Alhambra' watch. Centering on the classic clover motif, the watch
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Alhambra' Onyx Dial Watch, Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Alhambra' watch. Centering on the classic clover motif, the watch
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Alhambra' Onyx Dial Watch, Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Alhambra' watch. Centering on the classic clover motif, the watch
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Onyx Alhambra Watch, Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and onyx. The watch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Mother -of- Pearl Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18K gold and Mother- of -Pearl VCA ALHAMBRA Quartz Watch. BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT!
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Quartz Watch Yellow Gold and Satin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Size/Width: 26mm, Watch Height: 6mm, Band Width: 12mm, Wrist circumference: 6" Designer: Van Cleef
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Quartz Watch White Gold and Satin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: 6mm, Band Width: 10mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Alhambra Quartz
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Quartz Watch Yellow Gold and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
/Width: 26mm, Watch Height: 6mm, Band Width: 15mm, Wrist circumference: 6.25" Designer: Van Cleef
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Quartz Watch Yellow Gold and Onyx 26
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
circumference: 6.25" Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Vintage Alhambra Quartz Watch Yellow Gold and Onyx 26
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Quartz Watch White Gold and Satin with Mother
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: 6mm, Band Width: 10mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Alhambra Quartz
White Gold
Sold
H 0.24 in W 1.07 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Quartz Watch White Gold and Satin with Diamond Bezel
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, Watch Height: 6mm, Band Width: 11mm, Wrist circumference: 6" Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model
White Gold
Sold
W 1 in L 6.75 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's White Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Alhambra Bracleet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lady's 18k white gold and mother-of-pearl Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra wristwatch. The clover-leaf
18k Gold, White Gold
2010's Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Yellow Gold HH940 Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Contemporary 2010's Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Yellow Gold HH940 Wristwatch * *Complete with
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl and White Gold 'Alhambra' Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat white gold and mother-of-pearl 'Alhambra' wristwatch by Van Cleef & Arpels, the clover
18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long necklace features 16 iconic clover motifs crafted from mother-of-pearl, each stone unique with its own natural color and characteristics. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
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
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 1999
Vintage Alexander McQueen Cream Wool Skirt 2003
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen cream wool knit skirt featuring attached cognac brown leather belt with four buckles, oversized pom-poms at hem, and asymmetrical hemline. Collection 2003. ...
VERA WANG 1995 Vintage Sheer Sleeve Silk Mini Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1995 Vintage Jet Black 100% softest silk Sheer sleeves with sexy back seam and keyhole at wrists Unique very sexy neckline, both the v part and how it lays around the décol...
New Roberto Cavalli Buckle Stiletto Heel Black Leather Platform Boots 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather High Heel Boots Designer size - 37 Style - BQS023-PZ220 Smooth Black Leather, Multiple Straps, Gold-Tone Buckles with Engraved Logo, Inner Half Zip...
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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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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