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Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Black Stone Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Black Stones - Custom Cut - Black Color with faint white
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 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 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 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 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 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 Diamond and Black Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This superb vintage bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels boasts a stunningly fashionable appeal with a
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2652 Comes With Box Only Date approx 2011 RRP £3,950 Incl taxes/$ 4,200 Excl taxes /4,600 € Incl taxes Model VCARA41300 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Ony...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2525 Comes With Pouch Only RRP £3,950 Incl taxes/$ 4,200 Excl taxes /4,600 € Incl taxes Model ARA41300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight approx 1...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2595 Comes With Box Only Date approx 2015 RRP £3,950 Incl taxes/$ 4,200 Excl taxes /4,600 € Incl taxes Model VCARA41300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Ony...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and bold bangle created by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York in the 1970's. Strong architectural
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301346 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2016 Model VCARB13400 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight 16.03 g Length 20.5 cm Width 1.6 cm Conditi...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301536 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2016 Model VCARB13400 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight Approximately 15.91 g Length Approximately 19 cm Width A...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2622 Comes With Pouch Only Date Circa 2018 Model VCARB13400 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight Approximately 16.1 g Length Approximately 18 cm Wid...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.52 in Dm 2.32 in L 7.29 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Stylish 18ct Gold Diamond And Black Onyx Reversible Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish gold, diamond and onyx reversible bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, the bracelet
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Articulated Fish Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
VCA 74 750 B2054*** for Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat gold and serial number Measures 1/2 inch at
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.6 in L 7.56 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301671 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2025 RRP £4,250 Incl. Taxes / €5,000 Incl. Taxes / $4,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA41300 Serial Number JO****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.6 in L 7.68 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301452 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2013 RRP £4,200 Incl. Taxes / €4,950 Incl. Taxes / $4,600 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA41300 Serial Number JE******* Metal 18k Yellow G...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.6 in L 7.68 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301452 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2013 RRP £4,250 Incl. Taxes / €5'000 Incl. Taxes / $4,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA41300 Serial Number JE******* Metal 18k Yellow G...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sweet Alhambra 1 Motif White Gold Bracelet 2VCA0324
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: JD663561 Measurements: Length: 7" Width: .1" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Shopping Bag, Care Advice Services Booklet, Authencit...
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 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 Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 8 black onyx
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold/Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Made In: France Date of
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet Yellow Gold Black Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
18k Yellow Gold 5-Motif Black Onyx Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's absolutely
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Gold 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold 5-Motif Black Onyx Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's absolutely
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Stainless Steel Cadenas Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS watch, model Cadenas, in steel case, anthracite dial with checkered effect. The
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Diamond Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oakton, VA
rhodium treatment. Black Onyx gemstones have no scratches and beautiful shine and reflection SERIAL NUMBER
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Onyx in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern black onyx and diamond 5 motif. The bracelet is
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Onyx in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern black onyx and diamond 5 motif. The bracelet is
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Onyx in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern black onyx and diamond 5 motif. The bracelet is
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold & Black Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montreal, Quebec
18K yellow gold. Retail. Small model VCARA41300 18k yellow gold Black onyx 5 stones Alhambra
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Black Onyx Bracelet, Service Paper
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 5 Motifs Bracelet Material: White
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx and Diamond 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 5 Motifs Bracelet Material: White
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx 5 Motifs Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montreal, Quebec
18K yellow gold. Retail. Small model VCARA41300 18k yellow gold Black onyx 5 stones Alhambra
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Green Emerald And Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Ring, a stunning piece that exudes luxury and sophistication. This exquisite ring features a b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamond 7.50 carats approx. Open cuff bracelet About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari have c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge - The bracelet measure 7.15 inches long and 3/4 inch wide and features a hidden clasp with a figure 8 safety. The...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Cone Losange Green Enamel Bangle Bracelet 138 gm 18K
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Cone Losange Bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold and enriched with vibrant Green enamel, accented with alternating clusters of gold leaves and ...
18k Gold, Enamel
Hermes HAC 40 Craie and Gris Clair Feutre Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes HAC 40 bag featured in Gris Clair Todoo Feutre (Wool) and Craie Togo leather. A chic and masculine combination for this rare Hermes cl...
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Snake Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold – 19cm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 24150304 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Product Name: Diamond Vintage Gold Snake Bracelet ■Ref.: - ■Material: 6P diamonds, 750 K18 YG yellow gold ■Wrist Size: Approx. 19cm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Triple Strand Red Natural Coral Gold Beads Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Vintage necklace incorporates three strands of graduated barrel-shaped natural red color coral beads measuring from 11mm to mm in diameter. The coral beads are silk-stru...
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Earrings, circa 1980
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
There is nothing more exquisitely French and opulent than a Van Cleef & Arpels classic diamond pavé surface. The texture from so many yellow gold prongs is warm and delightful, quite...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings each set with a central cabochon sapphire framed by 13 round cut diamonds and 2 r...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold featuring 14 Cabochon Turquoise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats. Circa 1950s 7 3/4 inches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Provident Jewelry is delighted to present a stunning vintage treasure from the iconic house of Cartier—a bracelet that exudes both timeless elegance and bold sophistication. Crafted ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Girandole Coral Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels Girandole clip-on dangle earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with oval and drop-shaped angel skin corals and with oxblood corals. Ma...
Coral
Four 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bangle Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, this set of four 18K gold and diamond bangle bracelets dates from circa 1970. Each hinged bombé form is set with three fields of pavé-set round ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Bracelet Brand & Hallmarks: Stamped Van Cleef & Arpels; NY; 750 with serial numbers. Materials: Solid 18K Yello...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
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