Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Mother-of-Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Made in Paris in the 1970s, this Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl and diamond ring is set in 18K gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 2 4/5 x 2 inches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Babylon Mother of Pearl Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This chic Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the chic Babylon collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl And Diamond Clip On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl And Diamond Clip On Earrings In 18 Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Mother of Pearl Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Broomall, PA
This Van Cleef and Arpels Rose de Noël brooch is positively luminous.
Diamond, Pearl
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch and Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A luminous floral suite from VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, fashioned in 18K yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower 'ROSE DE NOEL' Brooch Details: With petals of carved mother-of-pearl and a center cluster of round diamonds weighing...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond and Mother of Pearl 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Broomall, PA
This Van Cleef and Arpels Rose de Noël brooch takes its inspiration from the Christmas rose, a flower that blooms only in the depths of winter and stands as a symbol of hope, beauty,...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Grey Mother-of-Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Pure Alhambra collection features a 2 lucky clover design crafted in 18k white gold and set with iridescent gray mother-of-pearl.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155267 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alha...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153643 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra ...
White 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 Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155674 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl and D...
Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl “Rose de Noël” Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A luminous celebration of timeless elegance, this enchanting Rose de Noël brooch is fashioned in 18K yellow gold and composed with softly sculpted mother-of-pearl petals that radiate...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet will never go out of style.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Mother Of Pearl Necklace & Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Vaughan, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold & Mother Of Pearl Single Alhambra on a 18k white gold chain.
White 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 Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long necklace features 16 iconic clover motifs crafted from mother-of-pearl, each stone unique with its own natural color and characteristics.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Pure Alhambra Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Pearl, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother-of-Pearl 18k White Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k white gold and inlaid with white and gray mother-of-pearl.
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Mother of Pearl Clematis Flower Brooch in 18kyg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and mother of pearl Clematis flower brooch in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral, Mother-of Pearl and 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Weston, MA
Its flat inlay design with restrained color combinations emphasizes elegance over the “Wild Pop of the following phase of jewelry that highlighted loud color combinations and high vo...
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Color Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels “Kite” ring, from the Maison’s 2015 Cerfs-Volants collection, crafted in 18K rose gold, the ring features luminous mother-of-pearl panels, a graceful sweep...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann Watch in Gold, Diamonds & Mother-of-Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A luminous marriage of horology and high jewelry, this rare Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann watch transforms timekeeping into an art form.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels “Fleur de Noël” Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Brooch in Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant and highly collectible “Fleur de Noël” brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, dating to the 1970s. This iconic design is conceived as a stylized flower, featuring luminous moth...
Diamond, 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 Two Butterfly Diamond Mother Of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Mother Of Pearl Two Butterfly Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 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 18K Gold, Diamond and Mother of Pearl Rose de Noël Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Collection - Mystery-Set French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Lucky Alhambra Butterfly pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Pearl, 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD7930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD7930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Mother-Of-Pearl 18K Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an open band terminating with butterfly and alhambra quatrefoil shaped motifs Butterfly is inlaid with turqouise tablet measuring 18.0 x 18.0 mm - opaque robin's egg blue...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Grey Mother Of Pearl Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly necklace crafted in 18K white gold, featuring wings formed from grey mother-of-pearl with soft natural iridescence.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Two Butterfly Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Papillon Two Butterfly collection.
Diamond, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Nerval Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels brooch from the classic Nerval collection features a flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold with white mother-of-pearl petals and 3 brilliant-c...
Diamond, Yellow 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 Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k rose gold and set with 24 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing an estimated...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Mother of pearl “Twisted” Ring 18KY Gold Size5.5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, this “Twisted” ring is composed of two pieces of Mother of pearl.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 Motifs Mother Of Pearl & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Clasp: Hallmark Clasp Small Model Stones: 24 stones, 0.96 carat, Mother-of-pearl: 3 stones (As each stone is unique...
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond And Black Onyx Door Knocker Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 4ct Th...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds convertible into a Brooch.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Size 56 VCARF78956
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold mother of pearl ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Ring VC14-052026
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Right at the center, a single bezel-set diamond adds a tiny drop of pure brightness, framed by a delicate border of signature gold beads.In estate condition, this Van Cleef & Arp...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Size 6 inches Comes with its original box.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet
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 18K Gold 0.70ct Diamond & Mother of Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These classic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings exude vintage elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Between The Finger Ring Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1990s Mother of Pearl Diamond Floral Brooch in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
A refined Van Cleef & Arpels floral brooch from the 1990s, crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcasing the maison’s timeless elegance and attention to detail.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace Mother of Pearl Motifs 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Bracelet 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The Alhambra collection has, over the years, become Van Cleef & Arpels' iconic symbol of luck. Faithful to the original motif created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations are ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2014 Grey Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Ho
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k rose gold grey mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2014 Holiday collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301663 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2014 RRP £6,500 Incl. Taxes / €7,650 Incl. Taxes / $7,350 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA36300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
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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.
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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.
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The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.