Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
Classic design by famed designer Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet is from the Vintage Alhambra collection and is created in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet highlights five Alhambra clo...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Pietersite 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Pietersite 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet 18K White Gold AU 750 Dark Blue Pietersite Motifs with White Cloud Streaks and Details. Very gorgeou...
Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet 18K White Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous Turquoise with beautiful hues, colors, polish and shine. Please r...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet 18K White Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous Turquoise with beautiful hues, colors, polish and shine. Please r...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5-Motif Blue Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By Van Cleef and Arpels, enjoy procuring this iconic Alhambra 5 Motif Blue Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet to elevate your jewelry wardrobe. Considered a coveted design by its fa...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crushed 18K Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K Rose Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous rose gold crushed hammered motif earrings with beautiful buttery feel, polish and shine. Please review all photos and video to see how it looks. ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond Pave 1 Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K White Gold AU 750. Very gorgeous white gold pave set diamond motif bracelet with beautiful sleek feel, polish and shine. Please review all photos and video to see how it looks. 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Diamonds Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K Rose Gold AU 750 Grey Black Iridescent Mother of Pearl Motifs. Very gorgeous mother of pearls with beautiful hues, colors, iridescence, polish and shine. Please review all photo...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Diamond Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
18K White Gold / AU 750 (Confirmed by precious metal scan & gold purity tests) 12.30 Grams 1.00 CTW DEF/VS Diamonds. Length: 7.5 Inches - Original Length "VCA" hallmark stamp prese...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond Pave 1 Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K White Gold AU 750. Very gorgeous white gold pave set diamond motif bracelet with beautiful sleek feel, polish and shine. Please review all photos and video to see how it looks. 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Tiger's Eye 5 Motif Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Extremely beautiful & gorgeous Tiger's Eye gemstone motifs with golden, amber, brown and chocolate lines and symmetrical pattern streaks. 18K Yellow Gold / AU 750 (Confirmed by preci...
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Red Carnelian 5 Motifs Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Yellow Gold / AU 750 (Confirmed by precious metal scan & gold purity tests) Length: 7.5 Inches "VCA" hallmark stamp present on the clasp "VCA Au750" present on one of the motifs ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rock Crystal Quartz 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Extremely beautiful transparent Rock Crystal gemstone motifs Vintage Alhambra Special Edition Bracelet. Very Rare. 18K Yellow Gold / AU 750 (Confirmed by precious metal scan & gold p...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Tiger's Eye 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Tiger’s Eye Bracelet Elegant 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra bracelet featuring rich golden-brown tiger’s eye motifs, showcasing the timeless sy...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Grey Mother of Pearl 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Grey/Black Mother of Pearl 18K Rose Gold Bracelet 18K Rose Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous Grey Black Mother of Pearl with beautiful hues, colo...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crush 6 Motif 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crushed 6 Motifs Rose Gold Bracelet 18K Rose Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous rose gold crushed hammered motif bracelet with beautiful buttery fee...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crush 6 Motif 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crushed 6 Motifs Rose Gold Bracelet 18K Rose Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous rose gold crushed hammered motif bracelet with beautiful buttery fee...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamonds 6 Motif 18K White Gold Chain Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
18K White Gold / AU 750 (Confirmed by precious metal scan & gold purity tests) 0.50 CTW DEF/VS Diamonds. Length: 7.5 Inches - Original Length Weight: 7.77 Grams "VCA" hallmark stamp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Chrysoprase Basket Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Although this Van Cleef & Arpels measures only 0.65” long and 0.88” wide, it’s charming beyond measure.
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Butterfly Gold Pendant or Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Depicting a graceful butterfly in a stunningly luxurious manner, this splendid pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels offers a look of utmost elegance and prestige. The pendant is ma...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VCA Magic Alhambra Bracelet White Gold, Chalcedony & Mother-of-pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Bracelet in white gold features a beautiful mix of chalcedony and mother-of-pearl. Its iconic Alhambra motifs blend the soft blue of chalcedony ...
Chalcedony, Pearl, White 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Mother-of-Pearl Gold Charm Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold White Mother Of Pearl Large Magic Alhambra Pendant Charm by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 large alhambra shape mother of pearl 21mm This pendant comes with Van Cleef & Ar...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sagittarius Gold Zodiac Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Sagittarius charm, for those born between November 22-December 21, shows the centaur symbol, half man and half horse, representing the intellectuals of Roman mythology. Born und...
18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Frivole Diamond Yellow Gold Large Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels pendant charm from the iconic Frivole collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and prong-set with 3 brilliant-cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,900
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1980 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond GEMSTONE 2: Emerald WEIGHT: 7.7 grams MEASUREMENTS: 3/4" x 5/8" HALLMARKS: ...
Diamond, Emerald
Sold|$2,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Gold Cross
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cross Charm Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is an impeccable choice for the fashionable woman who’s proud to wear her heart on her sleeve.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,700
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Gold Cross
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Taking faith as its inspiration and refinement as its guiding principle, this Cross Charm Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is an impeccable choice for the fashionable woman who’s proud ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Mother of Pearl Butterfly Yellow Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This graceful butterfly charm pendant is a classic Van Cleef & Arpels motif with natural mother of pearl wings inlaid in 18k yellow gold and accented with 6 round brilliant-cut F-G V...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant/Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo zodiac medallion pendant in 18k yellow gold, designed to resemble an ancient coin, depicting a unicorn beside a standing woman on the front and Roman...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Pendant Charm VC09-120523
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Exuding femininity and elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels pendant charm will instantly take your style to new heights.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Articulated Choker necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels. The 14k 3/16" wide hinged tubular link necklace measuring 13.5-13.75 in circumference.
Gold, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with green malachite in round bead settings.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Link Bracelet with Monogrammed Charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co vintage sterling silver link charm bracelet. Bracelet measuring 7 inch Stamped "TIFFANY & CO 925" According to the magazine Watch Time, Cartier, Rolex and Patek Phillipe...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Vintage Cigarette Lighter
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Title: This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels cigarette lighter is crafted entirely in luxurious 18K yellow gold and decorated with an intricate fl...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and 18 Karat Gold Alhambra 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.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Gold Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa 1970s
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Cosmos Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A sublime piece from the ever-enchanting “Cosmos” collection, this exceptional vintage brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels exudes charm and elegance. The brooch is made of classy 1...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Letterwood Bracelet Five Motifs
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A five yellow gold clover motifs inlaid with letterwood bracelet from Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The iconic Alhambra design is embodied in a delicate bracelet...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Red Heart Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Van Cleef & Arpels red heart necklace is a timeless expression of love and elegance.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Turquoise, Diamond, Blue Sapphire and Gold Cat 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 Signed, “Van Cleef & Arpels” “Made in France” “...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris 1960's Turquoise, Ruby and Gold Singing Bird
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.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Enamel and Gold Tiger 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.
Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with mother of pearl in round bead settings.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Powered by a Swiss manual wind movement, this vintage Van Cleef & Arpels timepiece offers both mechanical charm and enduring sophistication.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiaque Medal Scorpio Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
The pieces are part of the tradition of medals and charms designed by Van Cleef & Arpels since the 1950s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Turquoise, Ruby, Diamond, Gold Squirrel 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, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Modern Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Malachite 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Malachite Magic Alhambra 5 Motif bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. With varying sizes and Alhambra flowers hanging off like charms, this bracelet is fun and whimsical.
Malachite, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Necklace, 9 flowers 18ct Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole necklace features 9 delicately crafted flowers, each in 18ct yellow gold, designed to catch and reflect the light with every movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Jester Pendant/Charm
Located in San Antonio, TX
18 kt. gold pendant set with sapphires, diamonds, and ruby. Hands and feet are articulated.VCA maker's mark , NC 750.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Gold And Mother Of Pearl Alhambra Cufflinks Circa 2010
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
The Alhambra motif has become synonymous with the Maison for whom it symbolises luck, health, fortune, and love. Maker Van Cleef & Arpels Period Circa 2010 Origin French Gemstones 4 ...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Crossover Double Duck Head Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finger Size 5.75 Embrace the charm and luxury of a bygone era with the Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Double Duck Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 Motifs 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, 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.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Clover Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the symbol of luck and luxury with our 'Golden Charm' pendant, an exquisite piece from Van Cleef & Arpels' Sweet Alhambra collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.43 Ct Diamond and Blue Sapphire Trèfle Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A lovely floral motif gives this Trefle ring from Van Cleef & Arpels an undeniable sense of charm.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Mother of Pearl Alhambra Bracelet Box Papers #25112
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Alhambra Bracelet w/Box- Delicate and instantly recognizable, this love Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in ...
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.