Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bouttoniere Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A timeless and elegant design from Van Cleef & Arpels, this 18 karat yellow gold Boutonnière pendant necklace features a refined circular motif accented with brilliant diamonds, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Alhambra Diamond Lapis Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A rare and highly collectible masterpiece, this Limited Edition Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace showcases the Maison’s legendary craftsmanship and timeless ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmo 18K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace VC17-052026
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmo necklace is endlessly charming.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace, crafted in 18k gold, features a delicate butterfly motif adorned with mixed-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Onyx Necklace 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Iconic and timeless, this pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace showcases the maison’s celebrated motif design with elegant black onyx and luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Onyx, 18k 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Colombian Cabochon Emerald Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Colombian Cabochon Emerald Necklace This extraordinary Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, featuring a b...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, diamonds. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Pendant/Necklace Model: VCARA45300 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.48 Cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Dentelle Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ celebrated creativity and refinement, this Dentelle Diamond Necklace embodies the elegance and delicacy of fine lace translated in...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
A refined and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant necklace, crafted in solid 18K white gold (Au750) and set with a vibrant natural turquoise motif.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Gold Coral 20-Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The beaded Alhambra motifs, shaped like a four-leaf clover, feature a white coral inlays.This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold White Coral Necklace is offered in e...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Frivole Pendant Necklace and Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Frivole Pendant Necklace and Brooch With authenticity certificate.
Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Byzantine Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic long necklace from the iconic Byzantine Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a series of polished gold openwork Alhambra ...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Medallion Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1970s vintage 18k yellow gold medallion, by Van Cleef & Arpels, depicting Taurus Zodiac sign. Pendant measures 1 3/16" in diameter, and 1.5" long with the bale. Marked on the rim -...
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Octagonal Link 18k Two-Tone Gold Chain Necklace 27.5"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Octagonal Link Necklace is crafted in solid 18k two-tone gold and features a sophisticated series of sculptural octagonal links that create ...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sapphire Diamond Choker 18k Gold Necklace & Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Link Choker Necklace / Convertible Bracelets 18K Yellow Gold – Signed – With Appraisal An exquisite and rare Van Cleef & Arpels choker necklace,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Two Butterfly Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO3MG00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold malachite long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra collection.
Malachite, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mini Diamond Cross Pendant 18k White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels cross pendant necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and set with E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing an estimated 0.27 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Rock Crystal Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Rock Crystal. Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Button Necklace Boutonniere Diamond Estate 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels diamond button 'Boutonniere' necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 33 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Ten-Motifs Alhambra Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold &
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A ten-motifs Alhambra necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a beautiful ten-motif chain necklace created by the prestigious French jewelry house of Van Cleef & ...
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. "Fleurette" 5-station diamond cluster chain necklace, with colorless round diamonds weighing approximately 3.75 ...
Diamond, White Gold
Removable Diamond Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond pendant on a snake chain by VCA, old stock. The necklace is in a very good pre-loved condition. No visible flaws. 18K white gold chain with 3.7 mm diamond in a removable pen...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301959 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2009 Model VCARB87000 Serial Number BL2135** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Turquoise Weight 5 g Length 42 cm Width 1.5 cm Condition E...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiaque Libra Obsidian Rose Gold Pendant Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Obsidian Zodiaque Librae Libra Pendant Long Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon Tiger's Eye & Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon pendant necklace, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPLES 1980s Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Necklace, 2.80ct
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the 1980s, in yellow gold, diamonds, and rubies, featuring a yellow gold motif adorned with a stunning pavé setting of brilliant-cut diamonds, en...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Wreath Pendant Necklace 17.75"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Onyx Wreath Pendant Necklace is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and features an elegant circular wreath motif centered with richl...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carat Gold and Diamond Tri-Colour Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Total gross weight approximately 47.9 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay marks. A refined example of mid-20th-century French high jewellery, combining technical sop...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave 1 Motif Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Vintage Alhambra 1 motif pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra pendant, rhodium-plated 18K white gold, chalcedony. The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracel...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Nerval Diamond Green Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is from the elegant Nerval collection and features a 5-petal flower crafted in 18k yellow gold and green chalcedony and p...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An exquisite Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS "À CHEVAL" Diamond Necklace / Two Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning example of Van Cleef & Arpels' celebrated artistry, this exceptional "À Cheval" creation showcases the Maison's mastery of transformable jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A striking Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Yellow Gold Green Malachite Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare stunning long necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 16 lucky clover motifs with round bead settin...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large 24 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold 24 Large Motifs Alhambra Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Openwork Mini Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
An elegant Lotus Mini necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Motifs 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Necklace Model: VCARN9T000 Material: 18K Rose Gold Chain length: 86 cm Clasp: Hallmark Clasp, Small Model Date of Purcha...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 14 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Necklace VC31-051926
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Subtle shifts in the stones surface move from golden brown to darker caramel as it catches the light, giving the piece its richness without feeling heavy.In estate condition, this Va...
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Lucky Alhambra Butterfly pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 6.80 Carat LARGE SIZE Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic expression of floral elegance, this Large Model Lotus Clip Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels embodies the Maison’s unmistakable refinement and technical mastery. Crafted i...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos 18K Rose Gold 1.55ct Diamond Pendant Necklace #5152
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.55 carats make this Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos necklace positively radiate light.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Style Ruby Beads, Emerald & Diamond Necklace 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Vintage Style Primary Stone: Ruby (Beads) Secondary Stone: Diamonds Other Stones: Emeralds Metal: Gold Item Type: Necklace Sizable: No
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Bead Fruit Basket Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Coral Bead Fruit Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl White Gold Special Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Special Edition necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Blue Sevres Porcelain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have a rare 18ct white gold necklace from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Pink Sapphire White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous limited edition Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Pure Alhambra limited collection features the lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k white gold, set with pink ...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored bl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly 18K Gold 0.88ct Diamond Necklace VC04-031626
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
An elegant, airy design makes this Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly necklace instantly captivating.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Noeud Papillon Colored stone diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking necklace from 1970, created by Van Cleef & Arpels, is a remarkable example of exquisite craftsmanship.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Semi-Rigid in 18 Carat Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Necklace Semi-rigid articulated in 18 carat Yellow Gold set with 7.79 carats of Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD7930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection.
18k 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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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.