Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Opal Vintage Alhambra Five Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold 5-Motif Pink Opal Vintage Alhambra Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arples. The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k White Gold Pink Opal Bracelet is a masterpiece of refin...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Signs Astrology Vintage 18K Gold Anchor Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Astrological Signs bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, dating to the 1970s–1980s period.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels “Olympia” 17.6 ct Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold – Signed
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 17.60 carats Color/Clarity: F-G, VS Size: 7.5 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 71.38 grams Period: 1970s Experience the allure of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, 4-Row Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A spellbinding symphony of red and white, this Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet conjures a romance both regal and radiant.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pink Porcelain Rare 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet crafted in 18K rose gold and accented with five delicate pink porcelain motifs.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Superb Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet with signature Perlee Alhambra style.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif Bracelet VCARO85700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Sweet Alhambra Collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Angel Hair Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold, this Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L’Enfant “Angel Hair” Vintage Bracelet exudes elegance and sophistication.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Jade and Diamond Bracelet 18K Gold, 1950s Special Order
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
An exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the 1950s, crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and designed around three beautifully carved jade medallions of remarkable depth and c...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Onyx 5 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, 18K yellow gold, onyx.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection 31mm 18K Gold Honeycomb Bracelet Quartz Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
The matching 18K yellow gold bracelet is composed of richly textured, tessellated marquise-shaped links that read as jewelry first and watch bracelet second, giving the piece its dis...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. T
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Alhambra Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Bracelet Earrings 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra earrings, 18K yellow gold, onyx. Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French 1950s Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Woven Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as multiple strands of meshed wheat chain gathered in center via twisting knot motif Knot features a row of graduated transitional cut diamonds prong set in platinum Weighin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 85.70 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Title: Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Style: Link Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 6.5*1*0.37IN Weight: 85.7 Grams Condition...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 5 motif bracelet in guilloche gold and diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra bracelet 5 motifs in 18K yellow gold and Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Sweet Clovers Bracelet Small Model 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée sweet clovers bracelet, 18K Rose gold, round diamonds, medium model; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jewelry Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA bracelet jewelry box. An authentic Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet jewelry box case.
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet With Onyx Motifs Diamonds 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance.
Onyx, Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Paperclip Link Chain Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Paperclip Cable Link Bracelet .
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges Lenfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold "Waves" Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare, collectible model from the "optical" series manufactured ca. 1970 by the Georges Lenfant workshops for Van Cleef & Arpels. Signed examples of these bracelets are almo...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi-Gem Cushion Cut 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Title: An exquisite and rare Van Cleef & Arpels creation, this vibrant cuff bracelet showcases the Maison’s legendary craftsmanship and bold use of color.
Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Twist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged links of textured yellow gold and platinum depicting a twist motif Platinum links feature bead set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing 5.60 carat total - G colo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Perlee Clover Diamond Size S Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clover bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold and features the brand#s signature beaded design with delicate clover motifs set with brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCAO3AU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k yellow gold malachite bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Perlee Clover Diamond Size S Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clover bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold and features the brand's signature beaded design with delicate clover motifs set with brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Signature 18K White Gold Bracelet Size Small
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301531 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2019 RRP £6,800 Incl. Taxes / €8,000 Incl. Taxes / $7,700 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN8P800 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Gol...
18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 4 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301499 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2019 RRP £4,950 Incl. Taxes / €5,700 Incl. Taxes / $5,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD79600 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mal...
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Boutonniere Leather Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Boutonniere bracelet designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very chic and elegant Boutonniere bracelet, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1990.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Double Oval Link Bracelet With Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted with precision by the renowned jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels in France, this bracelet is not only a piece of jewelry but a statement of sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in r...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 Motifs Mother Of Pearl & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Clasp: Hallmark Clasp Small Model Stones: 24 stones, 0.96 carat, Mother-of-pearl: 3 stones (As each stone is unique...
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a oval shaped bangle bracelet Comprised of grooved twisted rope motif Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold Numbered with maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpel...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers Bracelet Diamond 18K White Gold Size M
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77702066 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2016 RRP £27,900 Incl. Taxes / €32,800 Incl. Taxes / $33,400 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN5B100 Serial Number JE5105** Metal 18k White Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Bracelet 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARA41800 Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Material: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Mother of Pearl: 5 Stones (As each stone is unique, its colo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered 1 Motif Bracelet 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302011 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2016 RRP £1,390 Incl. Taxes / €1,640 Incl. Taxes / $1,520 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8DC00 Serial Number JE5274** Metal 18k Rose Gold...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Bangle Bracelet Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA diamond ropework bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, vintage from the 1970s, France.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 striations. Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 105.64 Grams Type: Station Bangle Brac...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels White Gold Bracelet. Round Diamond Accent Bangle 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Yellow Gold From the Alhambra collection is this 18k yellow gold bracelet with four distinct motifs...
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301663 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2014 RRP £6,500 Incl. Taxes / €7,650 Incl. Taxes / $7,350 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA36300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 70s Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet and earrings features 18K hammered gold with sections of round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Modern Cuff Bracelet 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3 Amethysts
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cuff bracelet designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A youthful and colorful cuff bracelet created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the late 1980's.
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Perlée Diamonds Bracelet, 1 row, L model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Diamonds bracelet is in excellent, like-new condition and comes complete with its original VCA box and papers — a rare find for collector...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set 5-Row Ruby And 2-Row Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ legendary craftsmanship, this bracelet showcases the house’s iconic Mystery Set technique, in which richly saturated square-cut rubies are met...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KR Gold 5 Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet is crafted in 18K rose gold and features five iconic clover motifs, including three grey mother-of-pearl Alhambras and two diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Boutonnière Button Ring in Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Collection: Boutonnière Gender: Ladies Material: Diamonds, Yellow Gold Weight: 12.13 Grams Pattern Width: 2 cm Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Model: VCARD34900 Stone: 1x Chalcedony (As each stone is unique, i...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Five Row Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas bracelet watch executed in 18K yellow gold, designed as a substantial five-row articulated bracelet with integrated timepiece.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Chalcedony Motifs 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Looking for the perfect match? We also offer the Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif bracelet in white gold, beautifully complementing this necklace.
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Extremely Rare And Collectable Van Cleef & Arpels Domino 39 Ladies Yellow Gold D
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
White dial. 18k yellow gold Van Cleef block style bracelet with double folding deployant.
Van Cleef & Arpels Domino 39 Diamond Watch in 18K White Gold Quartz – 17cm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24360901 ■ Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■ Product Name: Domino 39 Diamond Bracelet Watch ■ Material: Diamonds, 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Wrist Size: Approximately 17cm / 6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
In 1925, a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet with red and white roses fashioned from rubies and diamonds won the grand prize at the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decora...
Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet – Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: approx. 6.0 cts. of diamonds Color/Clarity: F-G, VVS-VS Size: 6.88" x 0.60" Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 59.0 grams Period: 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5-Motif Bracelet in 18K Gold with Red Carnelian
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5-Motif Bracelet in 18K Gold with Red Carnelian Purchased in 2020 Comes with original box and warranty card Original retail price: over 40,000 RMB Suitabl...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
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Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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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