Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux 18K Gold 4.50ct Diamond, Onyx, Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux earrings are meant to depict the vision of cherry blossoms reflected on water.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace Mother of Pearl Motifs 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Inspired by the clover leaf, their asymmetric designs feature different associations of materials. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARD79300 Type: Magic Alhambra Long...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef and Arpels 14 karat yellow gold baton cufflink set circa 1970.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$17,080Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 2.16 Cwt VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Collateral: This brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Agate Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARP34900
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold blue agate bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,894Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring Cert
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Bracelet 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, 18K yellow gold, white mother-of-pearl. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARA41800 Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Material: 18K Y...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Band Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,806Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold 3.86 ct Diamond Pendant-Brooch Star-Shape
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
For the star in your life The star pendant-brooch features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of 3.86 carats Marked Van Cleef & Arpels, 750, M37730, D 3.86ct, OR 18kt, and has French...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring EU49
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Flower Ring.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond Ribbon 18k Yellow Gold Bow Celeste Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Inspired by the clover leaf, these icons of luck are adorned with a border of golden beads. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARA41100 Type: Vintage Alhambra Ring Mate...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Fluted Button Earrings, circa 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels, French Size: 1" x 0.75" Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 30.46 grams Period: 1980s Condition: Used - Previously owned, lightly worn, and in excellent c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2012 Holiday Edition White Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2012 Holiday Edition by Van Cleef & Arpels, beautifully crafted in solid 18K gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Finishes with a lobster clasp and has a total gross weight of 7.04 grams. Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and Van Cleef & Arpels papers dated Octob...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2019 Celestial Blue Porcelain Vintage Alhambr
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k yellow gold Celestial Blue porcelain Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2019 Holiday collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Burnt Onyx 20 Motif Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers this Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Necklace in rare Burnt Onyx is an extraordinary expression of heritage elegance and collector rarity.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Tiger Eye Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302230 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2018 RRP £3,500 Incl. Taxes / €4,150 Incl. Taxes / $3,950 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD98500 Serial Number JA2268** Metal 18k Yellow Gold...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Cabochon Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring GIA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large 11ct Burmese No Heat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARP2R100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elevated and timeless 18k rose gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Pendant Diamond Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302278 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £7,800 Incl. Taxes / €9,150 Incl. Taxes / $9,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8FO00 Serial Number JB6522** Metal 18k Rose Gold S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Trefle Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trefle Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Heart Diamond Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302273 Comes With Full Set (Box, Card, Receipt) Date 2022 RRP £6,400 Incl. Taxes / €7,550 Incl. Taxes / $7,250 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN5PQ00 Serial Number JC4061** Metal 18k Yel...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Obsidian 18k Rose Gold 20 Motif Necklace w/Cert 34"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 20 Motif Necklace Material: 18k rose gold Gemstone: Silver obsidian Design: Twenty clover motifs with double-sided b...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Long Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Inspired by the clover leaf, their asymmetric designs feature different associations of materials. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARD79300 Type: Magic Alhambra long nec...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring EU50
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Flower Diamond Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Clématite Flower Diamond Gray Mother Of Pearl Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring US4.5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Green Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Ring Size 50 EU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An exquisite Vintage Alhambra ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Pave Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 50 EU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Frivole Flower ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels revisits one of its most treasured themes in the Two Butterfly jewelry collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Perlée Diamonds Bracelet, 1 row, L model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Diamonds bracelet is in excellent, like-new condition and comes complete with its original VCA box and papers — a rare find for collector...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Boutonnière Button Cocktail Ring With Rubies & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Collateral: This Van Cleef & Arpels Boutonnière ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold 3.32 ct Diamond Star-Shape Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Dimensions: 1-1/4 inches x 1-1/4 inches *Note: earrings are designed for non-pierced ears and are easily converted Accompanied by a signed box. Marked Van Cleef & Arpels, 750, M3...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$31,988Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoop Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold 4.20Cts Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of clips-earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, Gorgeous pieces made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Folie Des Pres Diamond Ring Size 53 4.00ct TDW
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A magnificent 18k white gold diamond ring from the renowned Folie des Prés collection by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set of Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee 5-Row Diamond Bracelet In White/Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee 5-Row Diamond Bracelet In 18k White Gold.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Square Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring 3
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite/ 18k Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace Receipt & Cert
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Green Malachite/18k Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace Year of Production: 2025 Made In: France Materials: Malachite and 18k yellow gold Hallma...
Malachite, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings in 18K Gold Round Marquise-Cut Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARB82900 Style: Two Butterfly Earrings Diamond Style: Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Diamond: 70 stones, 1.67 carats Diamond Quality Grade...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302202 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 RRP £16,600 Incl. Taxes / €19,500 Incl. Taxes / $19,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA42100 Serial Number JB2098** Metal 18k Yellow G...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Coral Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Cut Pink Coral 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Dove Mother Of Peal Onyx Rose Gold Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl Black Onyx Lucky Animals Dove Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Deep Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Pave 3 Row 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 53
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee ring featuring three beautifully crafted rows in solid 18K rose gold, accented with brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir des Eaux 18K Gold Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring's top dimensions measure 16mm by 33mm.This Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir des Eaux 18K White Gold Diamond, Onyx, Mother of Pearl Ring is in estate condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4 motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Rare Find & Investment SKU 77701554 Comes With Full set ( Box & Card) Date 2021 Model VCARD78900 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight Approxima...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace & Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Set Of Vintage Alhambra Ten-Motif Diamond Necklaces and 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Pearls 18K Rose Gold Ring Small Model Size 54
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701405 Comes With Box Only Date 2019 RRP £750 Incl. Taxes / €880 Incl. Taxes / $820 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN33054 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight Approximately...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother Of Pearl Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Cut Mother Of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2018 Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k yellow gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2018 Holiday collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2018 Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k yellow gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2018 Holiday collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Une Journée A Paris Diamond Lacquer 18k Rose Gold Ring Size 6
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Van Cleef & Arpels Une Journée à Paris Diamond Black Lacquer 18K Rose Gold Ring, Size 6 A striking and sophisticated creation from Van Cleef & Arpels’ Une Journée à Paris collection,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Bracelet 7 Flowers Large Model Diamond 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
The large model ensures each bloom stands out, maintaining the collection's light and breezy essence. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, Serial, M Material: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels De Papillon White Mother of Pearl Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A graceful De Papillon Butterfly necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose and white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cube Ring Sz 5.75 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Band Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 'cube' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s) The low dome band is designed with a 'cube' pattern in 18k yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Félicité Diamond 18K Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 54
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301161 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2017 RRP £3,200 Including taxes / 3 750 € Including taxes / $ 3,500 Excluding taxes Model ARO8B054 Serial Number JX****** Metal 18k...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.