Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Large Diamond Ring, 3.26ct, 18K White Gold US Size 9
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 321171205 ■ Retail Price: JPY 6,336,000 (including tax) ■ Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■ Product Name: COSMOS Large Model ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 1P Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Bracelet Brand & Hallmarks: Stamped Van Cleef & Arpels; NY; 750 with serial numbers.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Socrate Ring VCARB14500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite 18k white gold diamond between the finger ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Socrate collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ludo Swann Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lampion Mystrieux 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
An extraordinary pair of 18K yellow gold earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels, from the iconic Lampion Mystrieux collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & 18k Gold Link Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage Van Cleef and Arpels chain link diamond ring from the 1980's with that cigar band vibe.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Bracelet Necklace Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking 18ct yellow gold necklace come bracelet set from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K White Gold and 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly stud earrings crafted in 18K white and rose gold, adorned with diamonds and pink sapphires.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carat Gold and Diamond Tri-Colour Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Total gross weight approximately 47.9 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay marks. A refined example of mid-20th-century French high jewellery, combining technical sop...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Frivole Pendant VCARD31800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k white gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Frivole collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Socrate Ring VCARB14500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite 18k white gold diamond between the finger ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Socrate collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Chrysophrase and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef and Arpels vintage chrysophrase and diamond 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 1960.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Ring 0.24 Carat
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels engagement ring from the Bridal collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Twist Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold rope twist earrings, Circa 1980.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Pink and White Diamond Ring #5203
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A stylish two-toned design makes this Van Cleef & Arpels ring simply unforgettable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 6 Motif Sweet Alhambra Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6-Motif Bracelet is a timeless emblem of luck, elegance, and legendary French craftsmanship, beautifully rendered in luxurious ...
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky clover motif crafted in 18k white gold and set with round brilliant D-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diam...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Mini Model Frivole Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Mini Model Frivole Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z156338 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Mini Model Frivole Brac...
Yellow Gold
Earrings Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly rose gold diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels "Two Butterfly" Earrings – Full Set with Box & Papers Presenting a stunning pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic "Two Butterfly" collection.
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Panther Cufflinks #5213
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks a dynamic addition to any suited ensemble.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A wrapped design makes this vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring a unique piece that will complement any ensemble.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Notable FeaturesDesign: A multi-strand collar or "sautoir" style, frequently inspired by the brand's heritage designs from the 1960s and 70s. Comes with Box The necklace is a mult...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow White Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of Van Cleef and Arpels vintage 18 karat yellow white and rose gold earrings.
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Electra Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This ring is a bold statement piece, embodying refined elegance and the Maison's timeless sophistication. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: Van Cleef and Arpels, 750, Unique Se...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Diamond and Onyx Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer / Hallmarks: Van Cleef & Arpels ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ Gem stone: 20 Diamonds = .60 carats F VS1 ♦ Width 8mm ♦ Design Era: Contemporary ♦ Circa 1999 ♦ Size 6, ♦ Weight 7...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Notable FeaturesDesign: A multi-strand collar or "sautoir" style, frequently inspired by the brand's heritage designs from the 1960s and 70s. Comes with Box The necklace is a mult...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra MOP Chalcedony Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking expression of Van Cleef & Arpels artistry, these Magic Alhambra earrings are exquisitely crafted in 18K white gold and showcase the Maison’s iconic motif in an ele...
Pearl, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 70s Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet and earrings features 18K hammered gold with sections of round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$46,564Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding the signature elegance of the French maison, these exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée hoop earrings are crafted from warm 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARP4KO00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels onyx necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, these earrings are a testament to the timeless allure and meticulous craftsmanship that define Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Platinum
$18,720Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef and Arpels White Gold Bracelet. Round Diamond Accent Bangle 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A hallmark of French haute joaillerie, the piece is signed by Van Cleef & Arpels and proudly crafted in France.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole K18 Gold Diamond Double Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in 台東区, JP
An elegant Frivole ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, beautifully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Medium Model Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Medium Model Cosmos Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARO3QL00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant pair of 18k yellow gold malachite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lotus Diamond White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features a lotus flower crafted in 18k white gold and set with 31 round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimat...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, malachite.
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring #4901
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette ring is a luxury piece that is ideal for everyday wear.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Clover Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Clover Perlee Bangle Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic 5 Motif Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a captivating combination of white mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and iridescent gray mother...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond And Invisibly Set Ruby 'Fleurette's' Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The tops equipped with the posts, clip backs, and hidden pendant hooks with safety lock. Tops inscribed: Van Cleef Arpels, M38920, OR, 750. Stamped with makers marks, and French assa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Small Model Frivole Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Colour: D-F, Clarity: IF-VVS Fastening: Omega & Post Backs (for pierced ears) Marked: 'VCA' 'Au750' & Serial Number RRP: £17,000 Box: Van Cleef & Arpels Earring Box Docum...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra watch. 18k Gold VCA HH75210 Clove Black Dial.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Alhambra Collection ref.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra “Between the Fingers” ring executed in 18K white gold, featuring the House’s signature clover motif interpreted in a fluid, architectural silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z157279 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl a...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold.
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm and Blue Alligator Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm and Blue Alligator Watch.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant VCARP3DP00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming 18k yellow gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Two Butterfly collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156166 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl an...
Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature a pair of lucky clover motifs inlaid with black onyx ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Green Chrysoprase 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning and sophisticated vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and vivid green chrysoprase and set with 22 brilliant-cut round diamonds w...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold, France, 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
Beautifully balanced despite its bold presence, this ring offer exceptional comfort while making an unmistakable statement. lt is signed Van Cleef & Arpels, stamped 750 for 18 ka...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154314 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra E...
$11,640Sale Price|22% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Medium Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Clovers collection.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlée Clovers Bracelet VCARP3O300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Clovers collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 10.00 Carat Diamond Line Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful tennis bracelet from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This vintage 18ct yellow gold piece features a series of bright whi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, Circa 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef and Arpels vintage 18 karat yellow gold leaf brooch, Circa 1950.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,760Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Slider Necklace-Watch In Platinum 18Kt Gold Wood And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Virtually never used and accompanied by the Van Cleef & Arpels fitted box. Country: Paris, France.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156849 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Al...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.