Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Clovers Rose Gold Diamond Large Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, L, Serial Material: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Rose Main Stone: Diamond Size: L Length: 7" Weight: 37.5 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant VCARP3DP00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming 18k yellow gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Two Butterfly collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Stud Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Color/Clarity: F-G VS Certifications: VCA Certificate Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.53 grams Period: 2020 Condition: Pre-Owned, Excellent A timele...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Clovers Rose Gold Diamond Large Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, L, Serial Material: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Rose Main Stone: Diamond Size: L Length: 7" Weight: 37.5 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold, Chrysophrase and Diamond Ring, circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Chrysophrase and Diamond Ring, circa 1970.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, Diamond "Philippine" Ring, 18K Yellow and White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring by Van Cleef & Arpels in their Philippines Collection, is in a domed bombé style with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carat total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Clovers Rose Gold Diamond Large Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, L, Serial Material: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Rose Main Stone: Diamond Size: L Length: 7" Weight: 37.5 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Rounded Ring Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sewickley, PA
This sophisticated diamond band ring showcases timeless elegance with a luxurious contemporary design. Crafted in warm yellow gold, the ring features a wide, gently tapered top adorn...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond & Pink Sapphire Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A hinged closure maintains the continuous contour around the wrist.Offered in estate condition, this Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Birds of Paradise...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Mini Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This bracelet embodies refined simplicity and natural sophistication, a perfect representation of modern luxury. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruban Diamond Bow Ring 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A ribbon tied in diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in 18k white gold, the ring features round brilliant diamonds set in pavé across every visible surface of the bow — the loop...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sirius Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold, 11.50ct
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered by Van Cleef & Arpels, with French assay marks.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, Diamond "Philippine" Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring by Van Cleef & Arpels in their Philippines Collection, is in a domed bombé style with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carat total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Three Row Diamond Set Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An increasingly difficult Van Cleef & Arpels design to source, this textured diamond ring is a timeless addition for collectors who appreciate iconic vintage jewelry with enduring st...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée pendant, crafted in 18-karat white gold, embodies the Maison's signature bead motif, a hallmark of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée pendant, crafted in 18-karat white gold, embodies the Maison's signature bead motif, a hallmark of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Ring Chrysoprase Diamonds 18K Gold Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in München, DE
Chrysoprase Diamond Philippine Ring 18K Yellow Gold by Van Cleef & Arpels A celebrated design from Van Cleef & Arpels' coveted Philippine collection, this vintage ring pairs richly ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée pendant, crafted in 18-karat white gold, embodies the Maison's signature bead motif, a hallmark of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels small hoop earrings crafted in 18K white gold, designed with multiple rows of pavé-set diamonds across the front surface.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Slider Necklace-Watch In Platinum 18Kt Gold Wood And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a gorgeous masterpiece created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Flower Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: Vca, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Length: 16" Weight: 3.4 grams Accessorie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Flower Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: Vca, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Length: 16" Weight: 3.4 grams Accessorie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a gorgeous cocktail ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980.
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Flower Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: Vca, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: White Main Stone: Diamond Length: 16" Weight: 3.4 grams Accessorie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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. The bracelet is made up of 5 iconic clover motifs; three are set with gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Flower Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Van Cleef&Arpels earrings sculpt mother-of-pearl into overlapping petals framed by pavé-set diamonds and 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace — 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, Serial Material: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Color: Yellow Main Stone: Diamond Accessories: VCA Box Condition: Excellent
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Pendant, Mid-20th Century
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This sumptuous pendant reflects Van Cleef & Arpels’ fascination with precious color and sculptural volume.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus 3.29 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus 3.29 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings From the iconic Lotus Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, these elegant large earrings are finely crafted i...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Classique 18K Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Paris ladies quartz watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a double row diamond bezel and signature quilted scale-pattern integral bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Floral Brooch, Circa 1968, 8ct
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This is an 18K gold and diamond floral brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels from the 1960s.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels White Gold Bracelet. Round Diamond Accent Bangle 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Origin: France Era: 1950s–1980s Material: 18k White Gold Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels bangle showcases two elegant leaf motifs, each pavé-set with rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Platinum Onyx Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet, crafted from textured 18k gold and set with an onyx panel and pavé diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Presented in authenticated excellent pre-owned condition, accompanied by box and papers. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Presented in authenticated excellent pre-owned condition, accompanied by box and papers. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Boutonnière Button Cocktail Ring With Rubies & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Boutonnière cocktail ring with rubies designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A gorgeous and exceptionally rare cocktail ring created in Paris, France, by the iconic jewelry house Van C...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Arno Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in University Place, WA
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Arno Alhambra family, crafted in 18k white gold and set with a cluster of four round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a quatrefoil patter...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers Diamond 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your personal collection with this exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers bracelet, a sophisticated masterpiece crafted from lustrous 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Presented in authenticated excellent pre-owned condition, accompanied by box and papers. Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: VCA, 750, Serial Material: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace is an exquisite masterpiece of high jewelry, featuring asymmetric clover-leaf motifs that beautifully scale in size.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Ruby and Diamond “Trefle” Ring, 18KY Gold Size 6
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, this “Trefle” ring is composed of cabochon rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White and Yellow 18 Karat Gold Diamond Wave Band Rings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A set of two tone diamond bands by the iconic french house of Jewelry Van Cleef and Arpels.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Honeycomb Pendant 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This signed Van Cleef & Arpels trilogy pendant is a beautiful example of the Maison's mid-century geometric period, when Paris was trading floral softness for bold architectural ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif Bracelet VCARO85700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Van Cleef & Arpels box, Van Cleef & Arpels sales invoice dated September 2021 and Van Cleef & Arpels service invoice dated March 2025.
Diamond, White 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. With 14 diamond pave Alhambra motifs 16mm each VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 5.45ct...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Flowerlace Ring Size 52 2.81ct VCARP05300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Flowerlace collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Toi-et-Moi Ring with Diamonds, 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow and White Diamond Toi-et-Moi Ring from the 1980's, in 18 carat gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Black Onyx Green Chalcedony Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
This rare and distinctive vintage Van Cleef & Arpels cocktail ring is crafted in 18K gold and featuring black onyx, green chalcedony, and diamond pavé.
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis And VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a beautiful and colorful cocktail ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Shell Motif Collar Necklace 14.75"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Diamond Shell Motif Collar Necklace Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: Natural white diamonds Design: Collar-style necklace featuring three shel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA Onyx and Diamond Ring. V Shape 18k Yellow Gold Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 can be resized at no extra cost. Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels This vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels showcases a refined contrast betwe...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Kt Yellow Gold and 5.6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an opulence of white diamonds, weighing approximately 5.6 carats , all finely mounted i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire American Flag Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful, Vintage Van Cleef American Flag Brooch Total Length = 33 mm Total Width = 23 mm Total Mass = 6.5 grams Features Pave-Set White Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies in American ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Certified
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
A stunning vintage ring from the Sweet Alhambra range by fine French fine jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels. The classic flower motif but filled with stunning pavé set natural dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Couleurs Between the Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have wonderful creation from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Van Cleef & Arpels. This ring has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases and open design c...
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring. Angel Skin Coral 18k Yellow Gold VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: This ring is currently sized at 5.75 and can be resized at no extra cost. Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels This elegant vintage ring by Van Cleef ...
Diamond, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored bl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
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 Onyx and Diamond Ring. V Shape 18k Yellow Gold Signed VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold and signed by Van Cleef & Arpels, the combination of polished onyx, sparkling diamonds, and sculptural geometry makes this a particularly distinctive e...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.87 Ctw Diamonds Sapphire
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is an fabulous ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
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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Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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