Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a timeless symbol of elegance and versatility.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald & Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Papillion Green Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French 1990's Globe Cable Link Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain suspending a single world globe charm Rotates on an axis and matte with high polish continents Completed by lobster clasp closure With high polish fini...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L' Enfant Gemini Zodiac Modernist Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Make it a double. This rare Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Gemini zodiac modernist pendant features its celestial double symbol of two people (twins) on the front and the ...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace pendant, crafted in 18-karat white gold, exemplifies the maison's high jewelry artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 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 Long Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 yell...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Guilloche Long Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20- Motif Malachite Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 20- Motif Malachite Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold.
Malachite, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmo 18K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace VC17-052026
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmo necklace is endlessly charming.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace is an exquisite masterpiece of high jewelry, featuring asymmetric clover-leaf motifs that beautifully scale in size.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Noeud Papillon Lapis diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking necklace from 1970, created by Van Cleef & Arpels, is a remarkable example of exquisite craftsmanship.
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
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Honeycomb Pendant 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Three diamond-set hexagons cluster like a honeycomb of light. This signed Van Cleef & Arpels trilogy pendant is a beautiful example of the Maison's mid-century geometric period, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The Alhambra collection has, over the years, become Van Cleef & Arpels' iconic symbol of luck. Faithful to the original motif created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations are ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif Bracelet VCARO85700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels box, Van Cleef & Arpels sales invoice dated September 2021 and Van Cleef & Arpels service invoice dated March 2025.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2018 Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box, Van Cleef & Arpels papers and original sales invoice dated October 2018.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCAO3AU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and a Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of authenticity dated September 2020.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2018 Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box, Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated January 2019.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Two Butterfly Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Papillon Two Butterfly collection.
Diamond, White 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 Frivole Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold, Mini
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
The petals are designed to curve and lift, creating a dynamic and lively appearance. The adjustable chain, crafted in 18k yellow gold, features Van Cleef & Arpels' signature clasp, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Button Necklace Boutonniere Diamond Estate 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
The super sweet button necklace measures 17 inches in length and is designed to sit just below the nape of the neck (it also features a round link to wear the chain at 15 inches). Th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a refined expression of elegance and timeless design.
Pearl, 18k Gold, 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
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Pink Sapphire White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous limited edition Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Pure Alhambra limited collection features the lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k white gold, set with p...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Wreath Pendant Necklace 17.75"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented in great original condition, this authentic vintage necklace is a distinguished addition to any Van Cleef & Arpels collection.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace, Malachite in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long necklace, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, exudes elegance and individuality.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Scorpio Zodiac Gold Disc Pendant.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scorpios are born leaders and live to experience and express emotions, and this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Scorpio zodiac 18 karat yellow gold disc pendant will le...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace Malachite in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, embodies elegance and uniqueness.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
A classic diamond-set mini cross pendant on a fine 18 karat white gold chain by Van Cleef & Arpels. The cross is set with x6 round brilliant cut diamonds of the highest quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 Motifs 18K White Gold Guilloche
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a refined embodiment of elegance and iconic design.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A striking Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Mini 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Mini pendant necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with a natural round-cut ruby at its center.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo 18k Yellow Gold Pampille Diamond Watch In Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Carmel, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Ludo Pampille Diamond Watch.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. T
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel Blue Agate 20-Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace In 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Agate 20-Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold.
Agate, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bull's Eye Diamond Pendant in 18k Rose
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant, crafted in 18-karat rose gold, showcases the Maison's signature beaded border, a hallmark of timeless elegance and refined craftsman...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Necklace in 18kyg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van CLeef & Arpels Folie Des Pres diamond & multi-color sapphire flower necklace in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Taurus Zodiac Large Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Waiting for those born a Taurus (April 20th-May 20th) this large size coveted Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage pendant zodiac charm will always feature your sign fro...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Motifs 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly 18K Gold 0.88ct Diamond Necklace VC04-031626
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
An elegant, airy design makes this Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly necklace instantly captivating.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly 18K Gold 0.88ct Diamond Necklace VC03-031626
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Delicate and instantly enchanting, this Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly necklace features an asymmetrical design meant to capture the movement of butterflies in flight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Noeud Papillon Colored stone diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking 1970 necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels is a remarkable example of exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Sweet Clovers Bracelet Small Model 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée sweet clovers bracelet, 18K Rose gold, round diamonds, medium model; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Chalcedony Motifs 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, rhodium plated 18K white gold, chalcedony.
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Celeste Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Necklace. Genuine VCA 18k WG Shell Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Lucky Alhambra Heart Collection Pendant. 18k White Gold with Mother of Pearl.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Link Necklace Alhambra Clover Motifs 48 Inch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Necklace with Clover Motifs DESCRIPTION: Elevate your jewelry collectio...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 Motifs Mother Of Pearl & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, 18K rose gold, gray mother-of-pearl, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra B...
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Bangle Bracelet Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Accompanied by Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet presentation case in light gray suede.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux 18K Gold 4.50ct Diamond, Onyx, Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux earrings are meant to depict the vision of cherry blossoms reflected on water.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold 3.86 ct Diamond Pendant-Brooch Star-Shape
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
For the star in your life The star pendant-brooch features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of 3.86 carats Marked Van Cleef & Arpels, 750, M37730, D 3.86ct, OR 18kt, and has French...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace Mother of Pearl Motifs 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Obsidian 18k Rose Gold 20 Motif Necklace w/Cert 34"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 20 Motif Necklace Material: 18k rose gold Gemstone: Silver obsidian Design: Twenty clover motifs with double-sided b...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
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.