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 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 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. This brooch comes with service paper from VCA store in New York and a VCA box.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold 2 Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature a pair of lucky clover motifs inlaid with mother-o...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Long Necklace 18K Yellow 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, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Van Cleef & Arpels Vinage Brooch Rose de Noël Mother of Pearl & Diamond Pin 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Original Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl and Diamond Flower 'ROSE DE NOEL' Brooch 18K Gold approx weight 37 grams Large Brooch pin approx size 2' inch in diameter High Qu...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
With the Pure Alhambra jewelry creations designed in 2001, Van Cleef & Arpels offers a new interpretation of the Alhambra symbol.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Mother Of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother Of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Ring.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 "Papillon" Diamond Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Papillon" mop And Diamond Wristwatch.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 4 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Watch 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Sweet Alhambra watch. 22.7 x 22.7 mm 18K rose gold case; 18K rose gold bezel; guilloché 18K rose gold dial; 18K rose gold bracelet, pink mother-of-pearl; quartz movement. Created in ...
Pearl, Gold, 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
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 Lucky Animals Dog Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Dog Clip, crafted with 18ct Yellow Gold, Mother-of-pearl and Onyx.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels black MOP and Diamond Alhambra bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels black mother of pearl and diamond vintage Alhambra bracelet in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels interchangeable diamond and gold doorknocker hoop earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Marked B3105 A470 C77 on clip backs, and B3015 Z306 C77 on gold hoops.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
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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 Ladies Wristwatch, Lady Arpels Papillon, 18K Gold, Butterfly
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Wristwatch, Lady Arpels Papillon, 18K Gold, MOP (Mother of Pearl) Dial and Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Lucky Spring Bracelet VCARP7RR00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold, Lucky Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Spring collection.
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD79200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARF48400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Bracelet VCARL62400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Magic Alhambra collection, featuring two chalcedony and three mother-of-pearl clover motifs, each finished with the collection’...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Boutonnière Button Ring in Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Collection: Boutonnière Gender: Ladies Material: Diamonds, Yellow Gold Weight: 12.13 Grams Pattern Width: 2 cm Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond MOP 18k Gold Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The diamond's clarity and sparkle add a touch of opulence, enhancing the overall allure of the piece. The combination of mother of pearl and gold creates a sophisticated contrast, h...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Transformable 15 Motif Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARPGV200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous and versatile 18k rose gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Princess Grace Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP9W300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box and original certificate and sales invoice dated May 2023
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra MOP Chalcedony Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking expression of Van Cleef & Arpels artistry, these Magic Alhambra earrings are exquisitely crafted in 18K white gold and showcase the Maison’s iconic motif in an ele...
Pearl, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra 4 Motif MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 4 lucky clover motifs beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sweet Alhambra Effeuillage Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Sweet Alhambra Effeuillage collection feature a heart-motif and an alhambra drop motif crafted in 18k yellow gold and inlaid w...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Signed VCA, stamped Au750, numbered. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Mother of Pearl Length: 16...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Ludo "Swann Watch In 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann Watch In 18k White Gold With Diamond Accents.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ebony wood and diamond watch pendant in 18k white gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ebony wood and diamond watch pendant in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
VAN CEEF & ARPELS Rose de Noel Mother-of-Pearl Diamonds Large Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the elegant Rose de Noel collection are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature a delicate flower design composed of mother...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.88ct Round and Marquise-Cut Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARO3M400 Style: Butterfly Pendant Diamond Style: Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Diamond: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, malachite.
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Gold Onyx MOP Watch with Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A white mother-of-pearl Alhambra dial houses a quartz movement, creating an elegant and highly recognizable Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry watch.
Onyx, 18k 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 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 & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARF48500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold Vintage Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace has 10 motifs, each set with a mother-of-pearl inlay and complemented by a beaded outer edge.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra Mother-Of-Pearl 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Earrings.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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. The bracelet features a malachite leaf motif, a mother-of-pearl clover motif, a tiger's eye butterfly mot...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Lucky Spring 15 Motif Necklace VCARP7RT00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
It is accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation pouch and a Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated February 2023.
Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A refined Vintage Alhambra ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, highlighting the elegance of onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 1.46ct Round Diamond Fleurette Earrings 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Showcasing an emblematic motif in the fine jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Fleurette motif brings seven round diamonds together in a dazzling corolla.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Guilloché 5 Motifs Diamonds 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 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
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 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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 Lucky Alhambra 12 Motif Long Necklace VCARD80100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels pouch and a Van Cleef & Arpels certificate dated December 2016.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Signature Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The Perlée signature jewelry creations are engraved with the arabesques of a calligraphed Van Cleef & Arpels signature. Polished to a mirror finish, they create a distinctively moder...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Model: VCARD34900 Stone: 1x Chalcedony (As each stone is unique, i...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Onyx MOP 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 onyx and ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 5-Motif Onyx MOP Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Magic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs, 3 inlaid with mother-of-pearl and 2...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Earrings Medium Model in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Lotus earrings, medium model, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Lotus Earrings Stone Type: Roun...
Diamond, Gold, 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 18k Rose Gold Floral Charm MOP Dial Box Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This luxurious floral charm wristwatch from Van Cleef & Arpels exemplifies vintage style, featuring a stunning design crafted from 18k rose gold with a mother-of-pearl dial and a mat...
18k 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.
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