Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Byzantine Alhambra 3 Motif Bracelet VCARD39600
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Byzantine Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The bracelet is made up of 3 iconic clover motifs. Measuring 7.5 inches in length, the bra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARA41800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection. The stylish bracelet is made up of 5 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs, ea...
Pearl, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra 4 Motif Bracelet VCARD79600
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k yellow gold, Lucky Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet features a malachite leaf motif, a mother of pearl clover motif, a tiger's eye butterfly motif a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARA41300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 18k yellow gold onyx bracelet, from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The bracelet is made up of 5 iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold 5 Motif Turquoise Bracelet 7.75"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet features five signature Alhambra clover motifs in vibrant turquoise, set in 18K white gold. The bracelet measures 7.75 inches in length and is finely...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Lucky Spring Bracelet Closed Wing Ladybug VCARP7R00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold Ladybug bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Lucky Spring collection. The bracelet features a carnelian and onyx ladybug motif with closed wings. Measuring ...
Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Lucky Spring Bracelet Open Wings Ladybug VCARP7R100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold Ladybug bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Lucky Spring collection. The bracelet features a carnelian and onyx ladybug motif with open wings. Measuring 6....
Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Butterflies Mother-of-Pearl Bracelet Preowned
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Symbol of Nature and Heritage Indulge in the timeless artistry of Van Cleef & Arpels with this Sweet Butterflies Bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with a de...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection. The stylish bracelet is made up of 5 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs, ea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Bracelet Rare
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic extremely are and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra 5 motif bracelet features rare Rock Crystal set in 18K yellow gold. Very rare to find, this beauty is a col...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Bracelet Rare
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic extremely are and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra 5 motif bracelet features rare Rock Crystal set in 18K yellow gold. Very rare to find, this beauty is a col...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Blue Agate Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCAR
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold blue agate bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The bracelet is made up of 5 of the iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded ...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Elevate your accessorizing game with this stunning Van Cleef & Arpels 5-Motif Alhambra bracelet. It boasts an 18K yellow gold bracelet chain adorned with five clover-inspired motifs,...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Alhambra Collection 18 Karat Gold Bois D'amourette
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic extremely rare and highly collectible Alhambra Collection bracelet features 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (Letterwood). Vintage and aged to perfection this ...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Agate Yellow Gold 5 Motif Bracelet Rare
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic extremely are and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra 5 motif bracelet features are Blue Agate set in 18K yellow gold. Very rare to find, this beauty is a collec...
18k Gold
Sold|$5,999
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Charm Bracelet
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet This beautiful Van Cleef and Arpels bracelet is from the Alhambra collection. It is crafted out of 18k Yellow gold and measu...
18k Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Charm Bracelet
Located in San Antonio, TX
Charm signed VAN CLEEF ET ARPELS 79227. Bracelet, bracelet 80129 with maker's mark, and French assay marks.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef Arpels Charms Extraordinaires Lotus Ladies' Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Exquisite and extraordinary, the Van Cleef Arpels Limited Edition Charms Extraordinaires Lotus Ladies' Watch is a beautiful timepiece crafted with exceptional mastery.
18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$9,175
Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Locomotive Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A bi-color 18 carat gold locomotive charm, with two diamond headlights and one emerald headlight, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, 97265, with an 18 carat gold Van Cleef & Ar...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Frivole Diamond Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Frivole Pendant Charm by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 3 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color totale weight approx. .17ct Details: Measurem...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Frivole Large Yellow Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Frivole Diamond Large Flower Pendant Charm by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 3 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .17ct Details: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold VCA Mother-Of-Pearl 5 Motifs Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless beauty of our 18k yellow gold VCA MOP 5 motifs bracelet. Crafted with exquisite precision, this stunning piece features five captivating mother-of-pearl motif...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold VCA Mother-Of-Pearl 5 Motifs Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless beauty of our 18k yellow gold VCA MOP 5 motifs bracelet. Crafted with exquisite precision, this stunning piece features five captivating mother-of-pearl motif...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Legend has it that the history of fine jewelry and watch maison Van Cleef & Arpels all starts with the love story between Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a stone-cutter, and Estelle Arp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
The sign's signature water jar is in relief on the front of this vintage, circa 1970's, Van Cleef & Arpels zodiac charm, and the reverse side features the date of Aquarius in Rom...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Aries Zodiac Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970, "Aries" zodiac pendant charm, designed in the style of an ancient coin, is for those born between March 21-April 19th.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
The sign's signature water jar is in relief on the front of this Van Cleef & Arpels vintage zodiac charm, and the reverse side features the date of Aquarius in Roman numerals fla...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Fish Charm Key Ring Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 18k gold charm key ring singed by Van Cleef & Arpels. The charm is designed as a fish, with an open work yellow gold body and eyes accented with the white gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Gold Zodiac Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Van Cleef & Arpels vintage Pisces zodiac sign is assigned to those born between February 20-March 20.
18 Carat Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Bell Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold pendant of a functioning bell decorated with five horizontal stripes of twisted gold wire, signed and numebered: Van Cleef & Arpels, NY, 10 V 17249. Chain is not VC...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Place Du Vendome Charm Georges Lenfant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Circa 1960 This intricate pendant necklace is finely crafted in 18k gold. The design features a detailed architectural scene with a prominent column and surrounding structures, capt...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Charm Diamond Watches VCARO29700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0634 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model No. VCARO29700 Retail Price £26,000 / $35,788 ____________________________________ Date 2015 Gender Women Box/Papers B...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Clip-On Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings Diamonds and Charms
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
These gorgeous vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Earrings hold three different looks.
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Rose Gold Diamond Quartz Watch VCARN5LF00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Luxuriously designed with a floral charm, this classy wristwatch from the house of Van Cleef and Arpels is the epitome of vintage style.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Charm Watch Diamond Set Fully loaded Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking ladies 32mm diamond set Charm wristwatch crafted in white gold by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Umbrella and Table Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
A mid-century pendant charm created by Van Cleef & Arpels, showcasing an umbrella and table design, complete with a pear-shaped emerald representing an absinthe drink, accompanied by...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Charms Wristwatch Ref HH29818
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The instantly recognizable and gorgeously subtle motif heavily featured throughout the iconic “Alhambra” collection is brilliantly employed in this majestic timepiece from Van Cleef ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms 38MM 18K Rose Gold Diamond Watch VCARN01400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
It comes with a chronostore box. 2 year warranty. Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Wristwatch (Model: VCARN01400) General Information Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Charms Model Number: ...
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Midcentury Diamond Ruby Gold Rocking Horse Charm Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Keep calm and rock on with this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris mid-century diamond ruby gold rocking horse charm pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Turquoise and Ruby Bird Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Turquoise and Ruby Bird Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bird pendant, made in 18k yellow gold, captures the elegance and artistr...
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 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 Rose Gold case measuring 38 mm in diameter.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Egg Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as an egg with pleasing pattern of blue, green, and white enamel Topped by a radiating starburst motif centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximatel...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Aquarious Pendant by Van Cleef and Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome zodiac charm by Van Cleef and Arpels. The 18k yellow gold disc measures 3/4" in diameter.
Sold|$15,950
Van Cleef & Arpel Three Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Butterfly Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, where masterful craftsmanship meets nature's delicate beauty.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Aquarius Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
The sign's signature water jar is in relief on the front of this vintage, circa 1970's, Van Cleef & Arpels zodiac charm, and the reverse side features the date of Aquarius in Roman n...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Charms Carnelian Dial 38mm Diamond Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted from 18 karat gold, this timepiece exudes a timeless allure that captivates at every glance. Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Red Carnelian Dial 38mm 18K Rose Gold La...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bear Charm Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bear Charm Ring.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signature: Case and dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels, buckle with VCA maker's mark.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold Case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,880
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
With its celebrated round bead setting, the Vintage Alhambra collection remains true to the design which launched the iconic motif in the 1960s. The exotic charm of tiger’s eye is co...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cross Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This cross-shaped pendant from Van Cleef & Arpels is unlike anything you have seen before.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Coral Necklace, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The design features a captivating pattern of textured gold links interwoven with vibrant round coral loops, exuding a timeless charm. Each element is thoughtfully arranged to create ...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flying Butterfly Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Flying Butterfly collection by Van Cleef & Arpels pays tribute to the loveliness and charm of the gentle creature.
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Bracelet, Circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet could easily be used to suspend a few Van Cleef & Arpels charms. The catch is formed with an invisible safety lock for added security.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms 18 Karat Rose Gold Ladies HH26887 Diamond Bezel Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms 18K Rose Gold Ladies HH26887 Diamond Bezel Watch.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950 Pill box Pendant Charm In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pill box pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A very unusual pill box pendant, created by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1950.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Black Onyx w/ MOP & Diamond Penguin Charm Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montclair, NJ
This adorable charm/pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels features custom cut black onyx and mother of pearl stones to create this cute penguin.
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 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.