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
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
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Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Diamond Grey Mop Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Vintage Alhambra Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels, a stunning piece that effortlessly combines luxury and artistry.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 4 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Watch 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
It is honored in this watch collection with an array of precious materials, colors, and cuts compatible with the Alhambra jewelry creations. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël White Coral 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking expression of floral elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël brooch is a rare and exquisite creation from one of the most celebrated maisons in fine jewelry.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Star Set Diamond Three Stone 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Star Set Round Cut Diamond Three Stone 18k Rose Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Orange Coral Yellow Gold Rose De Noël Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and feature beautifully carved petals in a soft pinkish-orange coral, presented in the sought-af...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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 VCA Perlée Signature Ring 18K Rose Gold Full Set Box Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Perlée Signature Ring in 18K Rose Gold—Full Set (Box, Papers, Accessories), 2025 (nearly unworn).
18k Gold, Rose 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Ring Size 52 (6)
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An exquisite expression of refined elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole ring is crafted in 18 karat rose gold and designed in the coveted eight-flower motif, creating a bold...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black MOPl and Diamond Vintage 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 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 7 Carat Gold and Diamond Tri-Colour Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Total gross weight approximately 47.9 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay marks. A refined example of mid-20th-century French high jewellery, combining technical sop...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch and Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A joyful ode to winter’s most radiant bloom, this enchanting Rose de Noël suite by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS is forged in luminous 18k yellow gold and fashioned with vivid orange coral peta...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Nol 18K White Gold 0.48ct Diamond, Pearl Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Nol brooch is designed to resemble a Christmas rose a flower that exclusively blooms in the middle of winter.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel 18K Gold 0.97ct Diamond & White Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
At the center, six diamonds form a compact floral cluster framed by finely radiating gold, introducing texture and light without disturbing the flower's clean silhouette.In estate co...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 2 Motif Earrings Carnelian Guilloché 18K Rose
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302059 Comes With Full Set (Box, Card, Invoice) Date 2021 Model VCARP7RQ00 Serial Number JC9783** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 8.85 g Length 5.5 cm Condition Exc...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two-Tone Gold Knot Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Van Cleef & Arpels two-tone 18k gold knot ring, crafted in rose gold with a contrasting yellow gold center motif.
Gold, 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 Earrings Rose De Noel Pink Coral Diamonds 18 Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Rose de Noel Legendary 18K yellow gold ear clips in the shape of blooming flowers, the five petals in 18K yellow gold are adorned with pink coral, the heart is s...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Pink and White Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Broomall, PA
A stylish two-toned design makes this Van Cleef and Arpels ring simply unforgettable.
White Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.51ct Diamond Perlée Solitaire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.51 Colour: E Clarity: VVS2 Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Certification: GIA #2166040122 Metal: 18ct Rose Gold Age: Moder...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Pink Sapphire Butterfly Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Single verified authentic Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Earring. Earring has 34 round pink sapphires, and one marquise cut diamond set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Nol 18K Gold 0.48ct Diamond, Pearl Brooch VC31-052026
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Nol brooch is positively luminous.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2017 Bullseye Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP0MV00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k rose gold Bullseye and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2017 Holiday collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sapphire Gold Double Baton Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
18kt rose gold and star set sapphire double baton cufflinks, by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Three Cabochon Emeralds, Rubies and Rose Cut Diamond Approx .60CT Measurement: 2.50" Weight: Approx 25 Grams Circa 1950 Signature: Stamped ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 Pink and White Diamond Floral-Motif Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels pink and white diamond floral-motif ring in two tone gold .
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k 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 Pink Sapphire Diamond De Papillon Two Butterfly Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon Butterfly pendant, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 2011 Holiday Pendant Carnelian Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302060 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2011 Model VCARO24V00 Serial Number JB1640** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 6.69 g Length 42 cm Width 1.5 cm Condition...
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. T
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. The bracelet features 5 clover motifs, each encrusted with diamonds, evenly spaced on the cable chain, eq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra holiday pendant 2023 Obsidian
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra holiday pendant 2023 Obsidian and diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2015 Holiday Edition Vintage Alhambra Pink Porcelain Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A highly collectible 2015 Holiday Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Gold 38mm Charms Watch 2572115 With Box & Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charms 38mm Women's Watch in 18K Rose Gold With Green Leather Strap.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Size XS
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée diamonds bracelet.
Yellow Gold
Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover the timeless allure of Van Cleef & Arpels' Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Bracelet, a masterpiece of luxury craftsmanship.
Carnelian
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. This refined piece features a lumino...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cultured Button-Shaped Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Founded in Paris in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels quickly rose to prominence as one of the world’s most prestigious maisons, known for innovations such as the Mystery Set and iconic creat...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Mutli Tone Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Multi Tone Gold Ribbon Bow Ring. A stunning ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful arrangement of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
Van Cleef & Arpels 2016 Holiday Edition Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2016 Holiday Edition by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k 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 Two Butterfly Diamond Mother Of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Pendant Necklace showcases elegant beauty with 18k rose gold, shimmering diamonds, and iridescent mother-of-pearl wings.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2016 Holiday Vintage Alhambra Diamond Black Onyx 18K Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A highly collectible 2016 Holiday Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Production Mercredi à Paris 4 Charm Bracelet ARN5O800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold Van Cleef & Arpels Mercredi à Paris charm bracelet from the Romance in Paris line of the Journée à Paris Collection.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Lady Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Art Deco lady wrist watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1940s. The piece is crafted in 18K gold and adorned with sapphires.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace.
Coral, 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 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 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 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
VCA Lucky Spring Plum Blossom Bracelet, 18K Rose Gold, Mother‑of‑Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Acquired in 2023, complete with original box, warranty card, certificate and official invoice.
Rose Gold and Turquoise Vintage Bangle Petite Size signed VCA and Numbered
Located in Wailea, HI
Found in our vaults, this bracelet is signed and numbered Van Cleef & Arpels NY 2/ '273 116, . With no known similar piece in existence, this bangle offers an unparalleled opportunit...
Turquoise, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Rose Gold Garnet Tennis Bracelet Light Pink Garnet 18k 750 Rose Gold MXHM
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
The brand unites two exceptional lineages: maternally, the Parisian design heritage of René Sim Lacaze, former head designer of Van Cleef & Arpels; paternally, the Bavarian tradi...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tubogas Bangle in Rose Gold with Natural Zircons Enamel and Champagne Diamonds
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
Personal heritage forms part of the cultural foundation, with paternal roots connected to historic court jewellers of the Bavarian royal household and maternal lineage linked to René...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
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.