$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 6.80 Carat LARGE SIZE Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Presented in mint condition and accompanied by its original Van Cleef & Arpels box. A timeless and highly collectible jewel from one of the world’s most prestigious maisons, ide...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Rose de Nol 18K Gold 1.54ct Diamond and Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Rose de Nol brooch is simply chic.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond dress ring, circa 1950.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, marked to interior 'V.C.A. NEW YORK 18K FRANCE, circa 1950, accompanied by original Van Cleef & Arpels box from their Beverly Hills boutique where this r...
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 malachi...
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Extremely Rare And Collectable Van Cleef & Arpels Domino 39 Ladies Yellow Gold D
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare And Collectable Van Cleef & Arpels Domino 39 Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Watch - Quartz.
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARA41300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 18k yellow gold onyx bracelet, from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Small Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These rare Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings from the gorgeous Frivole collection feature a flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold, prong-set with emeralds in the center, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow 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 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: Z154018 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage A...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sweet Hearts Carnelian Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Sweet Hearts collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and accented with 4 red carnelian hearts and a center brilliant-cut round D-E-F VV...
Carnelian, Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra pendant, rhodium-plated 18K white gold, chalcedony. The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracel...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Earrings Medium Model in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Lotus Earrings Stone Type: Round Cut Diamonds Model: Medium Model Carat Weight: 3.29 Carats Diamond Quality: DEF, IF to VVS Stones: 162 Stone...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef&Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Watch – Co-Signed Baume & Mercier
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Specifications: • Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels / Baume & Mercier • Reference: 37056 • Period: Circa 1970 • Case Number: 557240 • Case: 18K yellow gold (750/1000) • Shape: Tonne...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301520 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2015 Model VCARN6BP00 Serial Number JE4341** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 2.38 g Width 0.9 cm Condition Excellent __...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2017 Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Penda
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2017 Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Penda PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: T147002 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond 2017 Limite...
Rose 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 green m...
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers Ring Extra Wide Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2015, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Underscored by meticulous gold work and brilliant white diamonds (F-E VS), this Perlée Clovers ring is Van Cleef & Arpels at its ever...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Necklace VC31-051926
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Subtle shifts in the stones surface move from golden brown to darker caramel as it catches the light, giving the piece its richness without feeling heavy.In estate condition, this Va...
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
VCA Onyx and Diamond Ring. V Shape 18k Yellow Gold Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Manufacturer: Van Cleef & Arpels Primary Stone: Onyx Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.50-Carats Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Green Malachite Yellow Gold 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 settings i...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Romance in Paris Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Romance à Paris bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Design Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS A Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Bow and Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 14 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Bracelet Earrings 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra earrings, 18K yellow gold, onyx.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White And Yellow Gold Twist Swirl Band Ring 6mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow & White Gold Band Ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Gold Coral Gemstones French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with diamond.
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos 18K Rose Gold 1.55ct Diamond Pendant Necklace #5152
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.55 carats make this Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos necklace positively radiate light.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Superb Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet with signature Perlee Alhambra style.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Celeste Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1970 Retro Modern Textured Cufflinks In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Collateral: This pair of Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Fleurette Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the exquisite Fleurette collection features a double flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round blue sapphires and brillia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Two Butterfly Between Finger White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White 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 Magic Alhambra Blue Agate long necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful 18k yellow gold agate long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra collection measuring 2.6cm in diameter, the pendant is suspended from an adjustable 90...
Agate, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Angel Hair Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Measures 7 3/4" in length by .82" wide. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, GLF, FRANCE Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Yellow Main Stone: N/A Weigh...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pink Porcelain Rare 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet crafted in 18K rose gold and accented with five delicate pink porcelain motifs.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
A stunning and rare vintage Van Cleef ring. Comes with a beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels ring box and outer box.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
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 Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave 1 Motif Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Vintage Alhambra 1 motif pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Blue Agate 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra pendant, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Socrate Between the Finger Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Between the Finger ring is beautifully crafted in 18K rhodium-finished white gold, showcasing an airy open silhouette adorned with refined f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Clip Back Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra earrings, 18K yellow gold, onyx.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Onyx 5 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, 18K yellow gold, onyx.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl White Gold Special Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Special Edition necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Paperclip Link Chain Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Paperclip Cable Link Bracelet .
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Certified
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly 18K Gold 0.88ct Diamond Necklace VC04-031626
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
An elegant, airy design makes this Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly necklace instantly captivating.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Sweet Alhambra Heart Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant pair of Sweet Alhambra Heart earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Sapphire Diamond De Papillon Two Butterfly Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon Butterfly pendant, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, 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.