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
18k Estate Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Bypass Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this Van Cleef & Arpels masterpiece that seamlessly blends vintage charm with enduring allure.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A delicate coral cabochon adds just the right touch of color, creating a perfect balance of charm and sophistication.This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Ring is offered in ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A delicate coral cabochon adds just the right touch of color, creating a perfect balance of charm and sophistication.This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Ring is offered in ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly brooch showcases the brand’s exquisite craftsmanship with its simple yet elegant design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Butterfly Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Employing an enchanting motif recurring throughout their renowned opus, Van Cleef & Arpels graced this fantastic 18K yellow gold bracelet with a lovely charm in the form of a butterf...
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Gemstone Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous bracelet from the iconic Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 4 charms - a carnelian heart, a tiger's eye butterfly, a g...
Carnelian, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,500
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Fine and rare brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels, of French origin and circa late 20th Century.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Sold|$64,000
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Knot Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18K gold diamond brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels features fluid, graceful lines, showcasing an elegant and refined design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Large Diamond Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef and Arpels create timeless pieces of elegance, and this four leaf clover brooch is a dazzling example. ~5.33ct of brilliant-cut diamonds are paved along the 4 leaves with a...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiled Chrysoprase Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Alternating between the fantastic nuance of the chrysoprase stone and the glamorous blend of warm 18K yellow gold and scintillating diamonds totaling 0.95ct, this stunning ring from ...
Chrysophrase, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Elephant Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The elephant is signed and numbered: VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, 91395. France, circa 1960.
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Piscium (Pisces) necklace is a nod to the tradition of medals and charms that Van Cleef & Arpels has been designing since the 1950s.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Onyx and Gold ‘Taureau’ Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed, “Van Cleef & Arpels 12690”750 French contol mark Makers mark.
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Enamel "Lion" Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1963. Signed, "Van Cleef & Arpels" "B.5184", Makers Mark. "63".
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The scintillating diamond stones and the splendid white coral lend their sublime aesthetic appeal to this gorgeous ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels that exudes charm and elegance.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Romance Large White Gold and Gem Set Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Van Cleef and Arpels "Romance A Paris" collection 18K White Gold Necklace, this being the largest of the collection, measuring 33 inches in length with the large...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Substance and luxury define this sophisticated creation that embodies subtle finery. An asymmetrical section of brilliant diamonds, 1 carat in total and grading as F color and Vvs1 ...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx
Sold|$48,500
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Onyx Gold Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Elegance and simplicity define this sophisticated creation that embodies subtle finery. An 8 inch row of smooth green onyx links, each one connected by a polished golden bridge and r...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Earrings, SSEF
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Van Cleef & Arpels earrings exude unmatched elegance and nobility.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover charms inlaid with mother-of-pearl and comple...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Gold 20 Motif Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This modern Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with 20 textured clover charms.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Emerald Turtle Brooch, 63.64 carats
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary turtle pin by Van Cleef & Arpels showcases the house’s signature blend of whimsical design and expert craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi-Stone Diamond Gold Flowers Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Exceptionally well-crafted and imaginatively designed, this gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring exudes charm and femininity, featuring warm-toned 18K yellow gold embellished with splend...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Chalcedony Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels iconic Alhambra symbol makes this vintage bracelet incredibly iconic.
Chalcedony, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum 0.65 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Offered in estate condition inclusive of a gift box, the Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum 0.65 ct Diamond Engagement Ring will not disappoint.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Alhambra 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Reflective of the very first creations by Van Cleef and Arpels in 1968, such pieces are characterised by their unique and timeless sophistication.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1960s Diamond Emerald Enamel and Gold Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed, "Van Cleef Arpels" "13855" French Control Mark, "62".
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Black Onyx and Gold Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold brooch with black onyx and black enamel by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch has black onyx body, eyes and nose.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Butterfly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Butterfly Diamond Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 15 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color Exuding timeless charm, this Van Cleef & Arpels E...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Ruby and Mother-of-Pearl Penguin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Similar pictured in Van Cleef & Arpels The Art of High Jewelry, by Evelyne Possémé (editor), Les Arts Decoratifs, 2013, pages 194-195.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pave Lovebirds Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Embrace the captivating charm of the Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Necklace, an exquisite vintage treasure from the 1980s that embodies the spirit of everlasting roman...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother-Of-Pearl Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the vintage Alhambra collection features 5 lucky clover charms crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with white mother-of-pearl.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog with Newspaper Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Embrace the whimsical charm of this rare Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch, of French origin and circa late 20th Century.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Diamond Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The butterfly motif is a favorite of renowned French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels. This authentic design from the brand is made of 18K yellow gold and features a .88" x ...
White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple elegance and iconic Snake design from Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970s. Made of polished 18k gold.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold 6 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold, impeccably designed necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels is truly a sight to behold. Six of the brand’s iconic Alhambra motifs add a touch of color to this exciting style, whi...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle 18 Karat Gold 0.68 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Exceptionally well-crafted and imaginatively designed, this gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring exudes charm and femininity, featuring warm-toned 18K yellow gold embellished with splend...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Yellow Gold Alhambra Necklace Circa 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful gold Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, the necklace formed of thirty small uniform quatrefoil Alhambra motifs in smooth polished 18ct yellow gold linked im...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Gold Platinum Rocking Horse Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
And take a ride on this whimsical Van Cleef & Arpels mid-century diamond, ruby, 18-karat yellow gold, and platinum rocking horse pendant charm necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels by Georges L'Enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
The pendant is part of the tradition of medals and charms designed offered by Van Cleef & Arpels since the 1950s. ♦ Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ Circa 1970s ♦ Pen...
18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Butterfly Turquoise 18k White Gold Bracelet Box Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the iconic Sweet Alhambra collection feature a butterfly charm crafted in 18k white gold and set with blue turquoise.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Medium White Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Cosmos Medium Size Brooch Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos 18k White Gold Diamond Medium Brooch Pendant Necklace exudes ti...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold All Gold Vintage Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The delicate butterfly motif, rendered entirely in gold, reflects Van Cleef & Arpels’ nature-inspired aesthetic, combining sophistication with a whimsical charm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Double Chain Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with the Van Cleef & Arpels Passe-Partout Necklace, a true masterpiece from the 1940s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace Onyx Gemstone Yellow Gold 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful necklace crafted by famed jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels. This elegant design is known as the vintage alhambra necklace.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Embodying the quintessential elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels, these exquisite Ruby Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings are a testament to the maison's impeccable craftsmanship and artisti...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Behold the epitome of luxury and glamour with the Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings – a dazzling expression of sophistication and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle 18K White Gold 0.63 Ct Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Exceptionally well-crafted and imaginatively designed, this gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Trefle collection exudes charm and femininity, featuring warm-toned 18K yellow g...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" Long Necklace One Motif Onyx Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
The necklace comes with original VCA boxes as well as the original in store receipt. 100% authentic. Designed in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gat...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KR Gold 5 Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KR Gold 5 Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Bracelet.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KR Gold 5 Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KR Gold 5 Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Bracelet.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Every detail reflects the brand's commitment to excellence, with full hallmarks showcasing the Van Cleef & Arpels logo and metal content. This piece exudes sophistication and charm, ...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Holiday Alhambra Pendant Pink MOP & Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Holiday Pendant Necklace captures the gentle glow of the season with its signature Alhambra motif.
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger Eye Carnelian 16 Motif Magic Alhambra Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Magic Alhambra collection introduces Van Cleef & Arpels' iconic motif in a variation of sizes, exploring boldly a-symmetrical designs that transform the motifs into poetic charms.
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger Eye Carnelian 16 Motif Magic Alhambra Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Magic Alhambra collection introduces Van Cleef & Arpels' iconic motif in a variation of sizes, exploring boldly a-symmetrical designs that transform the motifs into poetic charms.
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 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.