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Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Braintree, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with diamonds. Made in Switzerland

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris 18k Gold, Platinum & Diamond Watch Bracelet Retro 1950s
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris 18k Gold, Platinum & Diamond Watch Bracelet Retro 1950s

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris 18k Gold, Platinum & Diamond Watch Bracelet Retro 1950s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum & Diamond Watch Bracelet Retro 1950s Here is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ladie's Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Watch 23mm
Ladie's Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Watch 23mm

Ladie's Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Watch 23mm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef and Arpels Ladie's watch from the "Sweet Alhambra" collection finely crafted in an 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Alhambra Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Alhambra Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Alhambra Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: mother of pearl Serial # 336XXX Reference # HH59608 Complete with pouch and extra pink strap Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

buckle. Case: 25mm. Signature: Case and dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels, buckle with VCA maker's mark

Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

This classically distinct Van Cleef & Arpels ladies' watch is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring

Category

Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold, ruby, onyx and diamond dog brooch. Signed and numbered. Circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Medium White gold Ladies Watch  VCARF52700
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Medium White gold Ladies Watch  VCARF52700

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Medium White gold Ladies Watch VCARF52700

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dallas, TX

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Medium White gold Ladies Watch VCARF52700 - Quartz. 18K White Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Charms 18 Karat Rose Gold Ladies HH26887 Diamond Bezel Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms 18 Karat Rose Gold Ladies HH26887 Diamond Bezel Watch

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. Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Brand and Model Information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Model Number

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

Chic diamond and 18K yellow gold watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. It features high grade round

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Frivole Secrète Medium 35mm Ladies Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Frivole Secrète Medium 35mm Ladies Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Frivole Secrète Medium 35mm Ladies Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Frivole Secrète Medium Model 35mm Watch This exquisite Van

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Rose Gold Alhambra Charms Watch 2572198
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Rose Gold Alhambra Charms Watch 2572198

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Onyx and Diamond Wristwatch Bracelet in Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Onyx and Diamond Wristwatch Bracelet in Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Onyx and Diamond Wristwatch Bracelet in Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Alhambra’ onyx and diamond wristwatch bracelet set in 18k

Category

Early 2000s Swazi Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies White Gold Diamond Papillon Quartz Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies White Gold Diamond Papillon Quartz Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies White Gold Diamond Papillon Quartz Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Limited Edition Papillon Butterfly Lady's Wristwatch by Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

The discreet design of this piece makes it as much a bracelet as it is a watch. Beautiful and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Concealed Dial Bracelet Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Concealed Dial Bracelet Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Concealed Dial Bracelet Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gold bracelet watch. Length 6 1/2.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum White Gold Bracelet Ladies Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum White Gold Bracelet Ladies Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum White Gold Bracelet Ladies Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant and feminine lady's watch bracelet created by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Charms Wristwatch Ref HH29818
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Charms Wristwatch Ref HH29818

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Charms Wristwatch Ref HH29818

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

“Alhambra” collection is brilliantly employed in this majestic timepiece from Van Cleef & Arpels which

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Domino Quartz Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Domino Quartz Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Domino Quartz Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels is a compelling blend of wristwatch practicality and bracelet radiance

Category

Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold and 3.0 Carat Diamond Timepiece, circa 1940s
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold and 3.0 Carat Diamond Timepiece, circa 1940s

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold and 3.0 Carat Diamond Timepiece, circa 1940s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold and 3.0cts Diamond Timepiece C.1940s Additional Information

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Cadenas Quartz Wristwatch
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Cadenas Quartz Wristwatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Cadenas Quartz Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The Cadenas watch displays hours and minutes via central hands upon the clear dial, positioned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Feminine and elegant lady's watch/bracelet created by Van Cleef & Arpels in collaboration with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Alhambra Watch VCARN5HZ00 Medium Model
Van Cleef Alhambra Watch VCARN5HZ00 Medium Model

Van Cleef Alhambra Watch VCARN5HZ00 Medium Model

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Classic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Alhambra' watch. Centering on the classic clover motif crafted in 18K

Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman Model Number: H45534 Type and Style: Type

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Wristwatch

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Solid Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamonds Ladies Watch. Made with all

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Polar Landscape Extraordinary Penguin Diamond Ladies W
Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Polar Landscape Extraordinary Penguin Diamond Ladies W

Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Polar Landscape Extraordinary Penguin Diamond Ladies W

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

From circa 2011, this Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Polar Landscape Penguin Ladies Watch HH35319

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Goose Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Goose Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Goose Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

eye. Signed VCA. Van Cleef & Arpels has been a maker of luxury jewelry and watches since opening in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels 1950s Charm Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950s Charm Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 1950s Charm Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

, sapphires, citrines and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet from which the charms hang is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet
Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet

Van Cleef Arpels Frivole 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT- LSWL001 Brand Van Cleef Arpels Model

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1359 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model

Category

2010s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0901 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1067 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0732 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model

Category

2010s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Diamond Big Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Diamond Big Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Diamond Big Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace With 45 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Pendant, Mini Model White Gold, Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Pendant, Mini Model White Gold, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Pendant, Mini Model White Gold, Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Like so many flowers dancing in the breeze, the Frivole® creations by Van Cleef & Arpels stand out

Category

Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Pave Ring. The round, sparkling diamonds line

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Alhambra Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Alhambra Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Alhambra Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

An iconic pair of 18ct yellow gold and diamond Vintage Alhambra ear clips from the House of Van

Category

2010s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sèvres Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sèvres Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sèvres Porcelain Limited Edition Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code: AT-0996 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARP46000 Serial No. JA

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond Malachite Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond Malachite Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond Malachite Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1171 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0838 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model

Category

2010s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neil Armstrong Lunar Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels
Neil Armstrong Lunar Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

Neil Armstrong Lunar Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

legendary jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels and presented to Neil Armstrong after his famed mission aboard Apollo

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef And Arpels Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef and arpels diamond watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 79 antique edition and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef and arpels diamond watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A van cleef and arpels diamond watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 56, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our van cleef and arpels diamond watch for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Van Cleef And Arpels Diamond Watch?

On average, a van cleef and arpels diamond watch at 1stDibs sells for $12,833, while they’re typically $3,200 on the low end and $400,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.