VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Baton 18k Yellow Gold 1960s Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning circa Mid-20th century authentic Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2 interchangeable reeded wood batons with polished gold mounti...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two-Row Diamond Riviera Necklace, 37.41 cts in Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 37.41 cts. total Color/Clarity: Certifications: None Size: approximately 16.5" Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels, French Metal: Platinum Weight: 69.30 grams Period: Mid-centu...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Crystal and Diamond Earrings clip-on
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Crystal and Diamond Earrings, created in Italy in 1960, are a testament to the brand's enduring legacy of elegance.
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings with 5 Cts. Diamonds, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings with 5 cts. Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The length is 1 inch. The total weigh tis 21.95 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Winking Cat Brooch Chalcedony and Emerald 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Winking Cat Brooch Chalcedony 18K Yellow Gold This whimsical Van Cleef & Arpels brooch is made in 18K yellow gold, depicting a winking cat with finely textured fu...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Gold Grooved Bar Ruby Men VCA Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels French 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cuff links. Elevate your formal attire with these sophisticated Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1.20...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$60,800Sale Price|20% Off
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
$17,074Sale Price|20% Off
Twist Bracelet in Coral and Pearls by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Twist” line launched in 1962. Van Cleef’s jewels of that period took on a new lightness of mood from those of the previous decade. Color...
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tartelette Cocktail Ring 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tartelette Cocktail Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, 4-Row Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A spellbinding symphony of red and white, this Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet conjures a romance both regal and radiant. Four impeccable rows of invisibly set rubies form a seamless riv...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Earrings, 1960s. AOC
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round brilliant E-F-G VVS2-VS1 diamonds weighing an estimated 4.50 - 6.0 carats in ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A refined and highly collectible design from Van Cleef & Arpels, this elegant ring is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and showcases a striking chrysoprase gemstone as its ce...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Burma No-Heat Ruby Bead and Diamond Tassel Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An opulent and deeply evocative jewel from the golden era of postwar high jewelry, this exceptional necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels embodies the maison’s mastery of movement, color, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A triumph of craftsmanship and imagination, this vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS brooch captures the fleeting romance of a bloom forever in full flourish. Meticulously composed with the h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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. The leaves, crafted in 18K gold, gently unfurl, forever capturing the flower at the moment of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18K White Gold Total Approximate Ruby Weight - 58 CTS Total Approximate Diamond Weight - 12.00 CTS Approximate Length - 2.25" Circa - 1960's French Assay Marks Signed - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Large Lion Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This iconic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a fabulous lion design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, green emerald eyes, and a black...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Olympia Diamond Curb Link Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 34.00 carats on the necklace and 20.00 carats on the bracelet. Signed by Georges...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Station Necklace Choker
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tampa, FL
This beautiful Van Cleef and Arpels necklace is excellently crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and diamond stations featuring round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ribbed Textured Cufflinks w/ Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Textured Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage from the 1950s or 1960s Dimensions of Plaque Cufflink = 19 x 14 mm Total Mass = 20.3 grams Includes Original Box
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Flower Convertible Pin Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
After World War II, Van Cleef & Arpels turned to joyful jewelry—flowers, birds, and nature as symbols of freedom and rebirth. This diamond and emerald flower is a small but perfect e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Chrysophrase and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef and Arpels vintage chrysophrase and diamond 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 1960.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Double Row Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet features two rows of cultured pearls and a platinum centerpiece clasp set with about 47 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing an estimated ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage diamond emerald yellow and white gold brooch. With its black enamel nose, emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond + Emerald Tiger Brooch 58.6 grams
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A diamond, emerald, enamel and 18k gold tiger clip Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels, Italian Signed VCA Italy, no.1K58-2 Gross weight approximately: 58 grams Dimensions: 4in x 2in. Featured...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Gold Coral Gemstones French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with diamond. The bracelet consists of five elongated coral planks framed in 18 karat yello...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Mid-Century Jester diamond, coral and green enamel clip brooch in 18kt yellow and white gold, France, in maker’s case, circa 1960.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 14.83 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a large 14.83 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI2 clarity, set on a classic six pron...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace with Coral Onyx and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with three strands of Pearls, Coral, Onyx, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.00 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arp...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tampa, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels France Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch Circa 1965 Brooch Metal - 18k Yellow Gold Weight - 15.5 G Dimensions - 2.75in x 1.0in Signature...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dove Ear Clips with Diamond Eyes
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels Feature Single Bezel-Set Diamonds for Eyes Each Clip Appx 1 1/8" x 3/4" Stamped For Van Cleef & Arpels Total Mass = 16 grams Earrings are in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Frog Brooch with Enamel and Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A sweet 18k gold frog brooch with green enamel and diamond eyes, signed, numbered and dated: Van Cleef and Arpels, B4397.750 France, 1965 with the master mark Ste. J. for Atelier Jan...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Cabochon Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring GIA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large 11ct Burmese No Heat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, E Color. Total Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Vintage 1963 Figural Des
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming and highly collectible vintage lion brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels dates to 1963 and exemplifies the maison’s playful yet refined approach to fine jewelry design. Cra...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Two-Tone 18k Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings TDW = 10 ct
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels Feature 18k Yellow Gold Twist Rope Accents Separating Pave-Set Round Diamond Segments in a Twist Pattern Shrimp Huggie Earrings with P...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
18k Yellow Gold Van Cleef Arpels Three Wise Monkeys Brooch w/ Carnelian, Dyed Ch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Weight: 20.2 grams Dimensions: 43 mm x 37 mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style/Design: This highly collectible brooch depicts the famous "hear no evil, see no evil, sp...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arels 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Case Size: 28.5mm (Width) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .0 grams Watch Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Movement Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: F...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef Diamond Wedding Band. 1.5TCW Eternity Platinum Band Bypass VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats total Stone Setting: Pavé-set with milgrain detailing Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Etern...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels 3.00 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1960s 3/4 x 1/2 inch
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18k Gold and Diamonds Flame Brooch, 1967
Located in Paris, FR
Important Van Cleef & Arpels, 18k Gold and Diamonds Flame Brooch, 1967 Of stylized flame design, set with 37 round brilliant-cut diamond for a total of 1,90 cts. Signed and Numbered ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Piaget Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lapis Lazuli Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Two luxury houses joined in the 1970s to create this exquisite piece. This 1960s watch is Crafted in solid 18k 18K Yellow Gold, with a Diamond Bezel & authentic Lapis Lazuli Blu...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT Gold Carved Coral and Diamond Ring, French Marks
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT gold ring set with fluted carved coral divided by a band of brilliant cut diamonds, signed and numbered with full French hallmarks. Van Cleef & Arpel...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Gold and Diamond ring is set with approximately 0.90 carats of full cut diamonds. Size 6.25. Numbered, makers mark and export stamp, signed. Recently Repolished at the Van ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Textured Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels textured 18 karat gold bracelet with two different shaped links highlighted by 16 diamonds. The bracelet is the ultimate in understated elegance. Measurements ar...
Diamond, 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.
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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.
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.