VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx and
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This highly collectable vintage diamond and black onyx navette shape boast twenty brilliant
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Diamond and Onyx Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer / Hallmarks: Van Cleef & Arpels ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ Gem stone: 20 Diamonds = .60 carats
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cosmos Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels 4-petal flower earrings from the iconic Cosmos collection feature
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Ring, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring made in 18
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
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 &
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5-motif bracelet 18K gold black onyx stones
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
in 18K yellow gold with black onyx inlays. Each motif is outlined with a delicate beaded gold border
18k Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k yellow gold cufflinks, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with black onyx. Cufflink top
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Magic Alhambra Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Owl Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
and black, onyx. In 18K yellow gold. Signature: VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS, OR 750, M 36826
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Vintage Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 round brilliant
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 26 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Vintage Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels black onyx and gold bracelet, featuring diamonds; circa 1970s. The
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, black onyx and diamond ring. Van Cleef & Arpels. Of bombe' design, set
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" clover-shaped clip earrings in 18k yellow gold with carved
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels Style 10 motif necklace Material 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Long Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 motifs of
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 diamonds, VS clarity, G
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With24 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This highly collectable vintage diamond and black onyx navette shape boast twenty brilliant
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and elegant ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980's. It is made of 18 karats, black
Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 motifs
Onyx
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 Black Onyx Details
Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 motifs
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Gorgeous authentic rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 20
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Black Onyx Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 19 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Black Onyx Ring with Round brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra 18k Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Fifth Avenue Magic Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra pendant, featuring a carved black onyx
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
An 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
These classic earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels feature black
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful design and color combination from Van Cleef & Arpels. Created with black onyx that is
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1778 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA44300 Date Circa 2017 Retail Price £4,950
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-1961 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA44300 Date Circa 2014 Retail Price £4,950
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Funky and elegant ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1970's. Stylish and wearable, the
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 20 Motif Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Black Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs
Onyx, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1450 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Black Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Pure Alhambra Black Onyx Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Black Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Black Onyx Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Model ARA41300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight approx 12.46 g Length
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pink Coral Yellow Gold Silk Cord Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace features a heart pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a pink coral and completed with an original VCA pink silk cord. Made in Fra...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov GIA 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings, 20g
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather, a timeless statement piece. Its warm brown hue with caramel undertones enhances the structured silhou...
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Bulgari Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 29.8 grams Gemstone: 3.75 cts round brilliant cut diamond Measurement: 3 3/16" x 2" Hallmarks: Bvlgari A pair of Bulgari Do...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivienne Westwood FW 1991 Dressing Up Metallic Boulle Print Satin Corset England
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the F/W 1991 'Dressing Up' collection, this stunning Vivienne Westwood corset features a metallic Boulle print inspired by the mirror with Marquetry by André-Charles Boulle...
Van Cleef & Arpels Swirl Motif Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold swirl design earrings. Measuring 18mm in diameter. Marked: 18k, 3V43012. Weight - 21.1 grams.
Gold
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Swirl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hicksville, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Swirl Ring Year: 1970s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.8 gram...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black, Starr and Frost Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual diamond and black onyx ring by Black, Starr and Frost in which the two gems appear to be interlaced. The ring has round brilliant diamonds that weigh approximately 3.2 carats...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Estate Cartier 14K Gold Bars Pendant Clip Brooch, Circa 1940
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier solid and substantial gold bars pendant clip brooch composed of eight interconnected gold bars of rose and yellow gold. 1940's May be worn as a pendant or a...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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.
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The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.