Retro 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Gold Ruby Pocket Make-Up Brush
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels retractable makeup brush.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Guiloche and diamond vintage Alhambra bracelet in 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Guiloche and diamond vintage Alhambra bracelet in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Frivole Pendant Necklace and Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Frivole Pendant Necklace and Brooch With authenticity certificate.
Diamond, 18k 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 White Gold Magic Alhambra Bracelet VCARL62400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The bracelet comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and an original Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated October 2015.
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2018 Holiday Van Cleef & Arpels Shell and Diamond Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels gold shell and diamond Alhambra pendant necklace set in 18k yellow gold from 2018.
Diamond
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Flower Convertible Pin Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
After World War II, Van Cleef & Arpels turned to joyful jewelry—flowers, birds, and nature as symbols of freedom and rebirth.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Necklace Diamond Coral 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming Van Cleef and Arpels butterfly necklace, crafted in 18k gold and accented with diamonds and coral.
Coral, Diamond, 18k 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 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 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 and Arpels Sweet Alhambra Six Motif Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisboa, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra six-motif bracelet, crafted in 18 kt white gold and set with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 6 Motif Sweet Alhambra Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6-Motif Bracelet is a timeless emblem of luck, elegance, and legendary French craftsmanship, beautifully rendered in luxurious ...
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace VCARA45800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and a Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated April 2025
18k Gold, Yellow 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 2020 Guilloche Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP6L800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and a Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated March 2021.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP4KL00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, Yellow 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 necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Pendant, 1.75ct, 20th Century
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A diamond-set contour introduces measured brilliance, enhancing depth without interrupting the pendant’s harmonious flow. The vintage rope chain is not by Van Cleef & Arpels. Br...
Diamond, 18k 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 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a refined embodiment of elegance and iconic design.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a refined embodiment of elegance and iconic design.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a refined embodiment of elegance and iconic design.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a refined embodiment of elegance and iconic design.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Princess Grace Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP9W300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and original certificate and sales invoice dated May 2023
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant, a testament to timeless elegance, embodies the iconic four-leaf clover motif in a refined form.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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
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Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 9-Flower necklace is a stunning representation of the maison's iconic floral-inspired craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ebony wood and diamond watch pendant in 18k white gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Mounted on 18k white gold snake chain. The watch is inscribed: Van Cleef & Arpels, 750, N 141846.
Diamond, White 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 Perlee Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée pendant, crafted in 18-karat white gold, embodies the Maison's signature bead motif, a hallmark of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 and Arpels 0.60 Carat Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks Circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Cabochon Content 0.60 carat Dimensions Length of anterior link 1.65cm/0.65' Length of interior link 1.29cm/0.51' Chain length 2cm/0.79' Weight 22.47...
Sapphire, Yellow 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 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
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 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 & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 motif Necklace VCARA42100
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 April 2022.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Diamond Long Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 23591001 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■ Product Name: Cadenas Gold Long Necklace ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 9P Diamond / 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARD34700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet is made up of 5 iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and a chalcedony...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARD35600
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet is made up of 5 iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and a tiger's e...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace VCARA43100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels Jewellery Pouch, Van Cleef & Arpels certificate and sales invoice dated March 2022.
18k Gold, Yellow 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: Z158535 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Al...
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 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 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
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 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: 157902 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alh...
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 Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Like-new condition. Details Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: VCA, Au750, Serial Number, Eagle Head stamp Chain Length: 16...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 18K Rose Gold Onyx Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features the Maison’s celebrated four-leaf clover motif, framed by the signature beaded gold border and suspended from a delicate rose gold chain. Introduced in 1968, Van...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Onyx & Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Flushing, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels necklace crafted in 18-karat white gold and featuring a sculptural floral pendant composed of overlapping polished black onyx petals.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White 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 Gold Blue Sèvres Porcelain Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARO2TD00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k white gold blue sèvres porcelain necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Octagonal Link 18k Two-Tone Gold Necklace 27.5"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Octagonal Link Necklace Material: 18k Two-Tone Gold Design: Sculptural octagonal link chain Necklace Length: Approximately 27.5" Width: Approximately...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels White Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa Unknown This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a delicate butterfly design crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Baby Booty Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The whimsical design reflects Van Cleef & Arpels' renowned artistry, blending playful symbolism with timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.