Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Agate Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Agate Vintage Alhambra Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154777 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Agate Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Con...
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154789 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra Pendant Conditio...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Necklace VCARD38500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated October 2014.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARF48400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated August 2022.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARF48400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation pouch and Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated April 2023.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2017 Bullseye Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP0MV00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels box & Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated December 2017.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace VCARA45800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels onyx necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace VCARA45800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels onyx necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARF48400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection.
18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k White Gold Charleston Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Approximate Diamond Weight - 25.00 CTS Approximate Length Chain - 16.00", Pendant - 2.12" x 2.20" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Bracelet VCARF80400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a RichDiamonds presentation box and Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated July 2021.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 6.80 Carat LARGE SIZE Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic expression of floral elegance, this Large Model Lotus Clip Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels embodies the Maison’s unmistakable refinement and technical mastery.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Blue Sevres Porcelain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 11.0 grams Pendant Dimensions: 26mm x 26mm Chain Length: 16 inches Chain Width: 1mm Marked: 'VCA' 'Au750' & Serial Number Packaging: Van Cleef & A...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Blue Agate long necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful 18k yellow gold agate long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra collection measuring 2.6cm in diameter, the pendant is suspended from an adjustable 90...
Agate, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD79200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation pouch and Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of authenticity.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A timeless icon of the maison, this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet exemplifies refined elegance and enduring design.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA London Selfridges Limited Edition Alhambra Carnelian Hammered Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301818 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2018 Model VCARP0QS00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 12.83 g Length 19.5 cm Width 1.5 cm Cond...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Frivole Pendant VCARD31800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k white gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Frivole collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154314 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra E...
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx 1990s Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx 1990s Vintage Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153185 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx 1990s Vintage Alhambra Pend...
Van Cleef & Arpels 2020 Guilloché Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP6L800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated October 2020.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
It is suspended from a 22-inch gold chain, which is not signed by Van Cleef & Arpels, a detail reflected in the pricing.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP2R300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box, sales receipt and a certificate from Van Cleef & Arpels dated April 2022.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARP4KO00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels onyx necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lapis And Coral 1970's Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels circular pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold during the 1970s, featuring a bold lapis lazuli plaque accented with coral cabochons arranged in a balanced radial motif.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Green Chrysoprase Butterfly Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous antique Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the timeless Flying Beauties collection is crafted in textured 18k yellow gold and features a butterfly pendant with green ...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lotus Diamond White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features a lotus flower crafted in 18k white gold and set with 31 round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimat...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Celadon Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP9RV00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation pouch and our own certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain. Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARN9MP00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation pouch and Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of authenticity dated September 2020.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.88ct Round and Marquise-Cut Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARO3M400 Style: Butterfly Pendant Diamond Style: Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Diamond: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant VCARP3DP00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming 18k yellow gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Two Butterfly collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,760Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Slider Necklace-Watch In Platinum 18Kt Gold Wood And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
It is mounted with forty-four natural earth mined white colorless diamonds and is fitted with a snake flexible chain. This Van Cleef & Arpels masterpiece is a quartz-driven timepiece...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 20 motif Alhambra gold and mother of pearl necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, 18K yellow gold, white mother-of-pearl. Mother-of-pearl: 20 stones Year 2024 Vca Hallmark clasp in 18K yellow gold Chain length: 33.86 ...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155267 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alha...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155097 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Sweet Alhamb...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153643 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra ...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Flower Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Necklace with Delicate Floral Elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153760 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alh...
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154018 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage A...
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO49N00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels pouch and certificate of authenticity from Van Cleef & Arpels dated January 2017.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring AND Pendant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French 18K Gold Charm Pendant 'Les 3 Inséparables'
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef Arpels charm pendant "The 3 Inseparables" in 18 karats gold.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO3MG00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold malachite long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra collection.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bouttoniere Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A timeless and elegant design from Van Cleef & Arpels, this 18 karat yellow gold Boutonnière pendant necklace features a refined circular motif accented with brilliant diamonds, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold, showcasing an elega...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Large Diamond Brooch & Pendant – Signed Fine Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 5.33 carats Color/Clarity: D-F color and VVS clarity Size: 1.3in x 1.65in (3.3cm x 4.2cm) Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels, French Model: Cosmos, Large Model Metal: 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2019 Celestial Blue Porcelain Vintage Alhambr
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box, Van Cleef & Arpels certificate and sales invoice dated November 2019.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Mother Of Pearl Necklace & Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Vaughan, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold & Mother Of Pearl Single Alhambra on a 18k white gold chain.
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sautoir Cadenas Long Necklace in 18 Kt Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Exceptional adjustable Cadenas Sautoir, long necklace in 18 kt white gold and diamonds composed of a large double snake mesh chain sliding on its padlock with bloc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO3MG00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels pouch and certificate of authenticity from Van Cleef & Arpels dated August 2017.
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise, Onyx, Diamond & Gold Bracelet Circa 1965
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A vintage turquoise, onyx & yellow gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1965. This bracelet is designed as a double row of turquoise beads with polished black onyx rondelles an...
White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and Van Cleef & Arpels papers dated October 2022.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2017 Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Penda
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2017 Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Penda PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: T147002 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2017 Limite...
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2015 Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Penda
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2015 Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Penda PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154776 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2015 Limite...
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Model: VCARD34900 Stone: 1x Chalcedony (As each stone is unique, i...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
These flowers will never wilt.
The classic ’60s design has become particularly popular among sporty types.
Day or night, the vintage jewels make a statement.
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The tiny lovers inch closer together by the hour and minute until they finally embrace on a world-famous bridge.
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The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.