Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl White Gold Special Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Special Edition necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold. This refined piece features luminous white mot...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Noeud Papillon Colored stone diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking necklace from 1970, created by Van Cleef & Arpels, is a remarkable example of exquisite craftsmanship.
18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Celeste Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Grey Mother of Pearl Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels Grey Mother of Pearl Butterfly Necklace in 18K white gold.
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Ruby and Diamond Sautoir Tassel Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Ruby and Diamond Sautoir Tassel Necklace Made Circa 1972. A monumental Indian inspired tassel necklace set with cabochon emeralds, rubies, and round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Holiday Edition 2008 Star Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Star pendant from the highly sought-after 2008 Holiday Edition, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Libra Zodiaque Lapis Lazuli Diamond Medallion Gold 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond “Libra” Zodiaque Medallion in 18K Yellow Gold, France, 1970s.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Link Necklace Alhambra Clover Motifs 48 Inch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Necklace with Clover Motifs DESCRIPTION: Elevate your jewelry collectio...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,760Sale Price|20% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Slider Necklace-Watch In Platinum 18Kt Gold Wood And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
The snake chain adds a touch of allure and sophistication, making this pendant-watch a truly remarkable accessory. Virtually never used and accompanied by the Van Cleef & Arpels fitt...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k 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 Magic Alhambra Long Necklace Mother of Pearl Motifs 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance. Inspired by the clover leaf...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Necklace Blue Sèvres Porcelain 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
*Rare Find* SKU 77701911 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARO2TD00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Sèvres Porcelain Weight 10.63 g Length 40 cm W...
18k Gold, White 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. Inspired by the clover leaf, th...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger Eye 6-Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k white gold and set with 3 carnelia...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sautoir Cadenas Long Necklace in 18 Kt Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Exceptional adjustable Cadenas Sautoir, long necklace in 18 kt white gold and diamonds composed of a large double snake mesh chain sliding on its padlock with bloc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Necklace 18K rose gold mother-of-pearl Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Necklace18K rose gold, white mother-of-pearl & diamond inlaidAccessories: Original box
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 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. This elegant design features a delicately sculpted...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Necklace in 18kyg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van CLeef & Arpels Folie Des Pres diamond & multi-color sapphire flower necklace in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Collier Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Or et Nacre
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Découvrez ce magnifique Collier Van Cleef Vintage Alhambra en or jaune et nacre (Pearl). Présenté en très bon état, ce bijou emblématique incarne parfaitement l’élégance intemporelle...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra long necklace, 16 motifs Box & Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Sweet Alhambra long necklace featuring 16 motifs crafted in 18K yellow gold. CLASP: Hallmark clasp, extra small model made of 18K yellow gold. SIZE: Chain length is 32.28 inches. R...
Gold
Lucky charm Van Cleef and Arpels "The 3 Inseparables" enameled in styptor
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Lucky charm Van Cleef & Arpels "The 3 Inseparables" enameled charm pendant.
Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin/Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin/Pendant on 18k Gold ChainVan Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Pin on 18k Yellow Gold Chain This pin has round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approxima...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Vintage Brooch/ Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, ruby, sapphire & emerald brooch/pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Medallion Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1970s vintage 18k yellow gold medallion, by Van Cleef & Arpels, depicting Taurus Zodiac sign.
Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels LetterWood Yellow Gold Pendant Money Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold LetterWood Vintage Money Clip or Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Yellow Gold
Removable Diamond Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond pendant on a snake chain by VCA, old stock. The necklace is in a very good pre-loved condition. No visible flaws. 18K white gold chain with 3.7 mm diamond in a removable pen...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Pavé Diamonds 18K White Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302044 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2024 RRP £ 9,650 Including taxes/ € 11,400 Including taxes/$ 11,600 Excluding taxes Model VCARD31800 Serial Number JG5107** Metal 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Baby Booty Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Baby Booty charm pendant is expertly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and designed as a beautifully sculpted miniature baby sho...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace This exquisite piece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a testament to the brand’s iconic craftsmanship and design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond And Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Cosmos Pendant Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Brooch Pendant is a stunning piece, crafted from 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels figaro link necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A gold figaro link chain, in 18k. Van Cleef & Arpels, France #B4083-RB8 By the 1970s, Van Cleef & Arpels had refined the art of creating jewels whose elegance lay not in ela...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Tiger Eye Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302012 Comes With Full Set (Pouch, Card, Invoice) Date 2018 RRP £2,970 Incl. Taxes / €3,500 Incl. Taxes / $3,350 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD38600 Serial Number JA4609** Metal 18k Y...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire 18K Gold Baby Booty Shoe Charm Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Baby Shoe Pendant is a charming and elegant accessory, designed to enchant with its delicate and polished appearance. Crafted with precision, this pendant features a baby shoe mo...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ceylon Yellow & Blue Sapphires Necklace/Detachable Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A masterwork of vibrant color and exquisite craftsmanship, this VAN CLEEF & ARPELS necklace with a detachable pendant radiates opulent beauty and refined artistry.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A true statement piece from the 1970s, this remarkable Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a masterpiece of versatility and craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Gold Ring Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Color/Clarity: F, VVS Certifications: Valuation paper from VCA Size: 4.5 Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 9.55 grams Period: Modern Condition: Used - Previo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Rose Gold Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold, the medallion depicts the Aries motif — known historically as “Arietis” — rendered with refined sculptural detail and framed in Van Cleef & Arpels...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Large Diamond Brooch & Pendant – Signed Fine Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 5.33 carats Color/Clarity: D-F color and VVS clarity Size: 1.3in x 1.65in (3.3cm x 4.2cm) Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels, French Model: Cosmos, Large Model Metal: 18k yell...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold 3.86 ct Diamond Pendant-Brooch Star-Shape
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
For the star in your life The star pendant-brooch features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of 3.86 carats Marked Van Cleef & Arpels, 750, M37730, D 3.86ct, OR 18kt, and has French...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring AND Pendant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Bouton D'or Pendant Brooch Clip Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bouton d'Or pendant necklace with a detachable clip, accompanied by its original VCA box, certificate of authenticity, insurance valuation, and receipt. The Bouton...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Libra Zodiac Gold Vintage Small Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tip the scale in your favor when wearing this Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant libra zodiac 18 karat yellow gold vintage small size pendant disc.
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries Zodiac Large Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Powerful and rare this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries zodiac modernist 18 karat yellow gold large size pendant disc is both precious and collectible.
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Taurus Zodiac Medium Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Waiting for those born a Taurus (April 20th-May 20th) this medium size coveted Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage pendant zodiac charm will always feature your sig...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Diamond Long Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 23591001 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■ Product Name: Cadenas Gold Long Necklace ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 9P Diamond / 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van cleef & Arpels "Butterfly" Diamond Necklace & Earrings Suit
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond "Butterfly" earrings and necklace suite.
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 Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1980s, these Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are composed of Tahitian and South Sea pearls, 18K gold, and over 12 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Drop Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Flushing, NY
The pendant is well fitted on a Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42 cm Trace Chain accompanied by paperwork (Certificate of authenticity & care instructions) and a small necklace p...
Amethyst
Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
• Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold • Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels • Condition: Great.
Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Flowers Frivole Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole collection. There are a total of 5 flowers and each diamond set flower petal is set with an assortment of round brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Pisces Zodiac Vintage Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
This extra large and powerful Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Pisces vintage zodiac disc pendant, with engraved swimming fish on the front, is all vigor and style.
Gold, 18k Gold
$42,240Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 36-Inches, Georges L'enfant Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant maker 18K yellow gold Length: 36 inches Weight: 55.2 grams Signed, numbered, and maker marked Original companion chain for Van Cleef & Arpels jumb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
• Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx • Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels • Condition: Great.
Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
• Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx • Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels • Condition: Great.
Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
• Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx • Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels • Condition: Great.
Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
• Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx • Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels • Condition: Great.
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.
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.