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 and Arpels 20 motif Alhambra gold and mother of pearl necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, 18K yellow gold, white mother-of-pearl. Mother-of-pearl: 20 stones Year 2024 Vca Hallmark clasp in 18K yellow gold Chain length: 33.86 ...
18k 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 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 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 & 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 Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARD34700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Gold, 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 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 Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARA41800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold mother-of-pearl bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARA41800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold mother-of-pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARD35600
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra 4 Motif Bracelet VCARD79600
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k yellow gold, Lucky Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Guilloche Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARP9XE00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold guilloche bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 motif Necklace VCARA42100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold mother-of-pearl necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel’s Palmyre 5 row diamond necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
VCA Ref: VCARO3R600 Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond: 384 stones, 39.44 carats Complete with VCA High jewellery box and original copy Receipt, VCA bag VCA Retail Price is £4...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Guilloche 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 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 Socrate Flower Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Necklace with Delicate Floral Elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Blue Sèvres Porcelain Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARO2TD00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k white gold blue sèvres porcelain necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet 7 Flowers Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet is a radiant expression of elegance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel’s Palmyre 5 row diamond necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
VCA Ref: VCARO3R600 Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond: 384 stones, 39.44 carats Complete with VCA High jewellery box and original copy Receipt, VCA bag VCA Retail Price is £411,0...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Flower Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Necklace with Delicate Floral Elegance.
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 & Arpels 18K Gold Perlee 3 Row Ring, Size 48
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
A modern Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Pearls Of Gold ring, 3 rows set in 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Carnelian & Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring 53 VCARD40800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Carnelian, Diamond, 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 Retro 18K Yellow Gold Mesh Wristwatch, Circa 1940s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The watch retains its original Van Cleef & Arpels fitted presentation box in dark blue velvet, a detail that meaningfully supports authenticity and collector interest.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Perlée Clovers Medium Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
VCA Box & Certificate: Presented with the original Van Cleef & Arpels box and Certificate of Authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Vintage Bracelet, Circa 1973
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The result is quintessential 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels: substantial gold, strong architectural form, tactile texture and diamonds used with confidence rather than formality.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO3MG00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold malachite long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra collection.
Malachite, 18k Gold, 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Guilloche Long Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These earrings come with Van Cleef & Arpels service paper from a VCA store and a box.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,588Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Collateral: This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon Diamond Pave Butterfly White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant De Papillon Butterfly Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Onyx & Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Flushing, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels necklace crafted in 18-karat white gold and featuring a sculptural floral pendant composed of overlapping polished black onyx petals.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef Arpels White Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: Vca, 750, Unique Serial Number Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Yellow Main Stone: White Coral Gemstone: White Coral Weight: 3.7 gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Long Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Oiseaux de Paradis Ring VCARN5P400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Fauna Oiseaux de Paradis collection, released in 2012.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring AND Pendant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Pavé Diamonds 18K White Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302044 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2024 RRP £ 9,650 Including taxes/ € 11,400 Including taxes/$ 11,600 Excluding taxes Model VCARD31800 Serial Number JG5107** Metal 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef Arpels White Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: Vca, 750, Unique Serial Number Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Yellow Main Stone: White Coral Gemstone: White Coral Weight: 3.7 gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Link Drop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
Accompanied by Van Cleef & Arpels box Detail: - Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels - .Origin: France - Metal: 18K yellow gold - Length: 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) - Weight: 41 grams - Sign...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace pendant, crafted in 18-karat white gold, exemplifies the maison's high jewelry artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Malachite 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 green mal...
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 0.75ct Diamond Ring VC24-060426
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Pav Diamonds with a total weight of 0.75 carats shine brightly atop this Van Cleef & Arpels ring. Set in 18K White Gold, this minimalist design measures 3mm wide and features a 4...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Collateral: This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace pendant, crafted in 18-karat white gold, exemplifies the maison's high jewelry artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This ring is size 51 in VCA sizing, equivalent to a US 5 3/4. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, 51, Serial Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Main Stone: Diamo...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Bullseye Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP0MV00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k rose gold Bullseye and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2017 Holiday collection.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Unworn Leather 18k Gold and Diamond Quartz Lady's Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular wrist watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Although pre-owned it has never been worn. The wrist strap has not been sized and can be adjusted to any measurement. The rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Stamped size 52 EU / (US 6). Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, 52, Serial Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Yellow Main Stone: Diamond Size: 6 Weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, 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 Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301481 Comes With Box Only Date 2014 RRP £2,550 Incl. Taxes / €3,000 Incl. Taxes / $2,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN6BO00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carneli...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Chalcedony Magic Alhambra Brac
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl & Chalcedony Magic Alhambra Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 158829 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pea...
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmo 18K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace VC17-052026
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmo necklace is endlessly charming.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond Ring VC36-052026
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Add a touch of luxury to any ensemble with this sophisticated Van Cleef & Arpels ring. The domed 18K White Gold setting comes to life thanks to sparkling inset Diamonds with a to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.