Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire And Diamond Earring & Necklace Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire And Diamond Nature Inspired Earring And Necklace Suite In 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels, Comprising a necklace-bracelet combination, composed of textured oval-shaped links, accented by round diamonds,...
Diamond, Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Malachite 18K Gold Suite Necklace Bracelet Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and complete Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra suite, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with rich green malachite, one of the maison’s most recognizable and sought...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Prés Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Suite 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent expression of Van Cleef & Arpels’ celebrated floral artistry, this exceptional Folie des Prés jewelry suite captures the beauty of a blossoming spring garden in pre...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Coral Tulips 18k White Gold Brooch Earrings Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite rare authentic vintage Van Cleeff & Arpels floral suite consists of a pair of clip-on earrings and a matching brooch crafted in 18k white gold and set with natural ang...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Basket-Weave Ring and Earrings Suite in 18K Yellow Go
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant vintage jewelry suite by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and dating to the 1970s.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$141,750 / set
Van Cleef & Arpels Pavot Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: earrings 5.64 cts total, 13.30 cts. brooch Color/Clarity: E–F color with VVS–VS clarity Certifications: Photocopy of a Van Cleef & Arpels insurance appraisal. Size: Bro...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Materials: 64 round and marquise-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 12.25 carats); 2 tahitian pearls (measuring approximately 9.25mm diameter); 2 drop pearls (measuring approxima...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef Chrysoprase, Coral, And Diamond Necklace And Earrings Suite.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Width: 10mmto 5mm. Weight: 57.4grams. Van Cleef & Arpels Coral And Chrysoprase EarclipGold.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
$71,644Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 5.40 Carat Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and onyx suite, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold circa 1980, comprising a necklace and matching ear clips, each signed...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Obsidian Alhambra Bracelet And Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A striking Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra suite crafted in 18K rose gold, comprised of a Five Motif Obsidian bracelet and matching Twenty Motif Obsidian necklace.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
A suite of Van Cleef and Arpels jewellery composed of earrings, brooch and ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Gold Necklace Brooch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Grenoble, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Brooch/Pendant , 18k Gold 18kt gold suite, van Cleef & Arpels, comprising of an Necklace and Brooch ,length approximately 34 cm.
Coral, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.99 in L 15.36 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earrings Demi Parure, Diamonds and 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Grenoble, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earrings Demi Parure, Diamonds and 18k Gold 18ct gold and diamond bow' Necklace and earring suite, van Cleef & Arpels, comprising of a pair of earri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Hematite & Diamond Suite
Located in New York City, NY
All by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Unavailable
South Sea Pearl & Diamond Jewelry Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
South Sea pearl and diamond suite of jewelry in 18k yellow gold, comprising a necklace, earrings and a ring of foliate design, by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Jewelry Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and earring suite don approximately 92.40 carats of deep blue cabochon sapphires.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Line Jewellery Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold multi-gemstone Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery suite. The jewellery suite features a line necklace and line bracelet.
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular 18 Kt Yellow Gold Floral Brooch with 14 super white & full cut Diamonds in the center - French made and Matching Pair of Clip on Floral Earrings with a total of 14 s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Necklace and Earring Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole diamond suite, the necklace consists of 327 of the finest Van Cleef & Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 5.11ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Flower Earrings & Brooch Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
United by impeccable harmony and balance, this distinguished Van Cleef & Arpels suite has a combined weight of 22.6 dwt and stands as a timeless expression of haute joaillerie, u...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Earring and Brooch Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold, platinum and diamond brooch and earring suite by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch and earring suite have 74 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Elephant Hair Bracelet and Ring Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made in the 1960s of 18 karat yellow gold and strands of elephant hair, the pieces remain nestled in their original suede Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box. The absence of gemstone...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.38 in L 2.05 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch and Earrings Suite, Cir
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gold flower brooch and earrings suite, with a brooch with two flowers and a pair of single flower earrings, with clusters of round brilliant-cut diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earrings Bridal Suite 128 Grams 18k Gold, Estate
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpel Necklace & Earrings Bridal Suite 128 Grams 18 K Gold, Estate One of our premium Neckalce and matching earring set from our Bridal collection.
18k Gold, Gold
Sold
H 1.57 in W 1.65 in L 15.75 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Convertible Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace-brooches designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fantastic suite created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Convertible Necklace Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Convertible Necklace Suite in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Petillante Necklace and Earrings Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dazzling creation from the esteemed French maison Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite jewelry set hails from the Petillante Collection—a name derived from the French word pétill...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Daphne 3-Piece Dragon Fly Brooch Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Captivating Jewelry Full of Loveliness and Elegance This Magnificent Dragonfly Brooch Set Features Three Pieces: - 1 Large Brooch in 18K White Gold, Generously Festooned with Pink S...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' collection suite comprised of a pair of earrings, a ring, brooch, and a convertible pendant brooch.
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Mother of Pearl Brooch and Earrings Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite brooch and earrings suite.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Magic Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold, Van Cleef & Arpels suite from the Alhambra Magic collection, set with black onyx, white and grey mother of pearl, consisting of a 47 inch necklace, drop earrings...
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Highly flexible necklace designed of five rows of graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, a bracelet and a pair of ear pendants en suite. French assay marks for gold, in navy blue suede Va...
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold, Black Onyx & Diamond Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A suite consisting of "shrimp" earclips and matching ring, set with carved domed black onyx segments alternating with polished domed yellow gold segments set with white circular-cut ...
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
Outstanding Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch and Earring Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning 18kt. rope work ruby and diamond brooch and earring set. The double clip brooch is prong set in white gold with 41 slightly graduating round brilliant cut diamonds of the fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold and Diamond Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris 18k textured gold and diamond set of four matching bracelets and a pair of matching earrings which can combine to form a long necklace or two bracelets and ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Necklace Bracelet Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful 18k yellow gold clover necklace and bracelet set, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels for iconic Vintage Alhambra collection, set with carnelian stones. Necklace is 17" long, fe...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
highly irridescent mother of pearl and high quality diamond suite consisting of a pair of clip on earrings and ring in suite
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Convertible Coral Chrysoprase Bracelet Necklace Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold necklace which converts into three bracelets. The piece is set with coral and chrysoprase cabochons 8.5mm - 8.6mm in diameter. Each bracelet measures 6.75" in le...
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold
Circa 1970 Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Parure Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gold and diamond parure by Van Cleef & Arpels comprised of a detachable brooch/pendant and chain arranged in oval festoons, and a pair of night and day earrings of the same design....
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald & Diamond Suite
Located in New York City, NY
All signed Van Cleef & Arpels with serial numbers. With original box.
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Cartier Panthere 1650 Blue MOP 18K White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 1650 Ladies Watch. 27mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold bezel with factory diamond sets. Blue Mother of Pearl dial with white gold hands and White gold Roman num...
White Gold
Chopard Happy Clown Pendant With Diamond's, Ruby's, Emerald, And Blue Sapphire's
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Happy Clown Pendant. 18K Yellow Gold. 23" Chain From the 'Happy Clown' series, this pendant showcases a clown figure crafted in 18K yellow gold, its surface set with pave ro...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,701
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
$549Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Graff Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
GRAFF Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet This bracelet has 233 fancy intense yellow diamonds weighing approximately 7 carats and 196 baguette shape diamonds weighing ap...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Bulgari Allegra Collection Multi Gemstone Drop Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This joyful and luxurious necklace from Bulgari’s Allegra Collection is a radiant celebration of color and craftsmanship. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this piece features a playf...
Peridot, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Iolite, Citr...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
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.