Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite expression of Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic design heritage, these Magic Alhambra earrings capture the maison’s signature four-leaf clover motif in an elegant, elongate...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold is a masterpiece of elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Green Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features the classic bead-edged lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and inlaid with gre...
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Edition Diamond Red Carnelian Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
This collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Holiday Edition pendant necklace is crafted in 18K rose gold and featuring rich red carnelian accented with a diamond.
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in 台東区, JP
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring the Maison’s iconic four-leaf clover motif.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Turquoise 18k White Gold Bracelet. Box Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue turquoise i...
Turquoise, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 18k 2 Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous rare collectible vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 2-motif drop earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature lucky clover...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger Eye 6-Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k white gold and set with 3 carnelia...
Carnelian, 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 Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Carnelian Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, exemplifies the maison's timeless elegance.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold 20 Motif Turquoise Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace pairs vivid turquoise with 18k white gold in a rhythmic arrangement of 20 clover motifs.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A refined Vintage Alhambra ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, highlighting the elegance of onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Malachite Alhambra Bracelet, 7-Inch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet, crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold and adorned with five stunning malachite clovers.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Ring in Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra onyx ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Alhambra Diamond Lapis Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This necklace is accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels box and original sales receipt from the VCA boutique in New York City.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long necklace features 16 iconic clover motifs crafted from mother-of-pearl, each stone unique with its own natural color and characteristics.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Diamond Ring VC26-011326
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A smooth, polished band keeps the look clean and wearable, making this ring suitable for daily wear.This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Diamond Ring VC26-011326 is of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Rock Crystal Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Rock Crystal. Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Exquisitely crafted, the Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Rock Crystal Neckl...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Pure Alhambra Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels. These rare cufflinks from Van Cleef & Arpels are part of the prestigious Pure Alhambra collection.
Pearl, 18k Gold
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 Vintage Diamond Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace & Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Set Of Vintage Alhambra Ten-Motif Diamond Necklaces and 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. With Necklace 10 motifs of 120 round brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif Bracelet VCARO85700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Sweet Alhambra Collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra Ring Size 52 VCARO3AV52
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold malachite ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra 12 Motif Long Necklace VCARD80100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold Lucky Alhambra long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Features 12 motifs, with a variety of motifs including hearts, butterflies, leaves and the iconic clov...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARF486
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant pair of 18k white gold mother of pearl Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD7930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Onyx Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa 2023. This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet exemplifies the maison's timeless design and meticulous craftsmanship.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Onyx Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa 2023. This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet exemplifies the maison's timeless design and meticulous craftsmanship.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
The iconic four-leaf clover-inspired motif combines polished black onyx with warm yellow gold, creating the bold contrast characteristic of this classic Van Cleef & Arpels design.
Onyx, 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
A luxurious 18k yellow gold malachite bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
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
Finishes with a lobster clasp and has a total gross weight of 6.6 grams. Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box, Van Cleef & Arpels papers and original sa...
Diamond, 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
Finishes with a lobster clasp and has a total gross weight of 6.6 grams. Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box, Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated Janu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Rose Gold Gray MOP Necklace VCARP4KK00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant, beautifully crafted in 18K rose gold and featuring a captivating grey mother-of-pearl centerpiece.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Mother of Pearl Necklace VCARA45900
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Inspired by the original Alhambra design introduced by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra collection is recognized for its elegant four-leaf clover motif and finely bea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian & Tiger's Eye Magic Alhambra Necklace V
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Guilloche 5 Motif Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a refined expression of elegance and timeless design.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Malachite Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet w/Paper
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Alhambra Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Malachite and diamonds Diamonds: 24 diamonds, approximately 0.96 carat total weight Malachite...
Diamond, Malachite, 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
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet is crafted in 18K rose gold and features five iconic clover motifs, including three grey mother-of-pearl Alhambras and two diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 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 Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 20 Motif Necklace 18K Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, showcases timeless elegance and distinctive design.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 20 Motif Necklace 18K Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, showcases timeless elegance and distinctive design.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 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 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 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 Magic Alhambra Onyx MOP Yellow Gold 3-Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection feature a 3-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with onyx and ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5-Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Magic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs, 3 inlaid with mother-of-pearl and 2...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra earrings crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold and accented with brilliant pavé-set natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings with 12X5.54mm Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Detailed Description: Van Cleef & Arpels Embrace a bold statement with these vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings.
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 Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl Sautoir Necklace 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra sautoir, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, embodies minimalist elegance and refined design.
Pearl, 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 necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, embodies elegance and uniqueness.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Ten-Motifs Alhambra Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold &
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A ten-motifs Alhambra necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a beautiful ten-motif chain necklace created by the prestigious French jewelry house of Van Cleef & ...
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl Sautoir Necklace 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra sautoir, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, embodies minimalist elegance and refined design.
Pearl, 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 necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, embodies elegance and uniqueness.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 3-Motif Chalcedony MOP White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection feature a 3-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with chalcedon...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Yellow Gold Green Malachite Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare stunning long necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 16 lucky clover motifs with round bead settin...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD7930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
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.