Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Aquarius Zodiac Medium Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Age of Aquarius will soon be upon you when wearing this Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant vintage Aquarius zodiac modernist 18 karat gold medium size disc pendant. Signed VCA ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Scorpio Zodiac Gold Disc Pendant.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scorpios are born leaders and live to experience and express emotions, and this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Scorpio zodiac 18 karat yellow gold disc pendant will le...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Libra Zodiac Gold Vintage Medium Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tip the scale in your favor when wearing this Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant libra zodiac 18 karat yellow gold vintage medium size pendant disc. Representing balance, this state...
Gold, 18k Gold
$8,960Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Heart Pendant Elegant Design
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels heart pendant is a radiant symbol of romance, elegance, and timeless craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in luminous 18 karat yellow gold, the penda...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Diamond Anchor 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Rare and highly collectible vintage Van Cleef & Arpels pendant medallion crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rich blue lapis lazuli center decorated with a finely detailed na...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Comes with Box The necklace is a multi-strand beaded design from Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring two prominent gold flower motifs set with diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels choker 18k gold diamonds flowers and blue, yellow sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Comes with Box The necklace is a multi-strand beaded design from Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring two prominent gold flower motifs set with diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157521 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Sweet Alhambr...
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Taurus Zodiac Large Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Waiting for those born a Taurus (April 20th-May 20th) this large size coveted Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage pendant zodiac charm will always feature your sign fro...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 1.14 Carat Diamond Honeycomb Trio Yellow Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Three diamond-set hexagons cluster like a honeycomb of light. This signed Van Cleef & Arpels trilogy pendant is a beautiful example of the Maison's mid-century geometric period, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This refined piece features the ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 2023 Holiday Alhambra Obsidian Pendant 18K Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
This Van Cleef & Arpels Holiday Alhambra Pendant Necklace, inlaid with Silver Obsidian Porcelain, with a .5 carat White Diamond in the center, made out of 18k Rose Gold, has a ha...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries Zodiac Medium Gold Pendant Disc
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Powerful and rare this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries zodiac modernist 18 karat yellow gold medium size pendant disc is both precious and collectible. Circa 1970. Si...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2017 Bullseye Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP0MV00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k rose gold Bullseye and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2017 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4-leaf clover mo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$59,200Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lapis And Coral 1970's Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels circular pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold during the 1970s, featuring a bold lapis lazuli plaque accented with coral cabochons arranged in a balanced radial moti...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2283 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2010 Model ARD32300 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Diamond Weight approx 5.6 g Width approx 2.2 cm Condition Excellent ___...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$52,400Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Georges L'enfant Jumbo Virgo Zodiac Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary example of vintage French haute joaillerie, this authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo zodiac pendant is among the most sought-after creations from the maison's celebra...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Turquosie Two Butterfly Diamond Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2229 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2020 RRP £ 10,200 Inc taxes / $ 11,500 Excl taxes / 11,900 € Inc taxes Model VCARP7UP00 Serial Number JC******* Metal 18k Yellow Gol...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Libra Zodiaque Lapis Lazuli Diamond Medallion Gold 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond “Libra” Zodiaque Medallion in 18K Yellow Gold, France, 1970s. A substantial and beautifully executed pendant from Van Cleef & Arpels’ sto...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Two Butterfly Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Papillon Two Butterfly collection. The pendant features a mother of pearl butterfly motif, set with 7 round brillian...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.43ct Diamond Frivole 8 Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.43 Colour: D-F Clarity: VVS Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: Modern, Pre-owned
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 2011 Holiday Pendant Carnelian Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302060 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2011 Model VCARO24V00 Serial Number JB1640** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 6.69 g Length 42 cm Width 1.5 cm Condition...
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Enamel Sautoir
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Striking and highly artistic, this Van Cleef & Arpels sautoir is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases an elegant interplay of sapphire beads, carved rock crystal, pav...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 2020 Guilloché Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP6L800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k white gold Guilloche and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2020 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf clover ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Pendant, Small Model 18K White Gold, Pavé-set Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Pendant, Small Model18K White Gold, Full Diamond Pavé Necklace,come with origin box.
Van Cleef & Arpels 2015 Holiday Edition Vintage Alhambra Pink Porcelain Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A highly collectible 2015 Holiday Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Celadon Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP9RV00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k white gold light green Celadon Sèvres porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2022 Holiday collection. The pendant features a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1963 Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Pearls Twist Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold with Turquoise beads and cultured Pearls. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Flower Convertible Pin Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
After World War II, Van Cleef & Arpels turned to joyful jewelry—flowers, birds, and nature as symbols of freedom and rebirth.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra holiday pendant 2023 Obsidian
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra holiday pendant 2023 Obsidian and diamond. A limited edition 18k rose gold Silver Obsidian and diamond from the 2023 Holiday collection. The pend...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L' Enfant Gemini Zodiac Modernist Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Make it a double. This rare Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Gemini zodiac modernist pendant features its celestial double symbol of two people (twins) on the front and the ...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2019 Celestial Blue Porcelain Vintage Alhambr
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k yellow gold Celestial Blue porcelain Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2019 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf clo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond pendant, circa 1980.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and diamond pendant. Set to centre with an oval brilliant cut natural no heat yellow sapphire in an open back claw setting with an appro...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2018 Holiday Edition Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A highly collectible 2018 Holiday Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
an Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Long Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23591001 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Product Name: Cadenas Gold Long Necklace ■Product Code/Model Number: - ■Material: 9P Diamonds, 750 K18 YG (Yellow Gold) ■Weight: Ap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 2025 Holiday Pendant Pink Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302214 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2025 Model VCARPMOP00 Serial Number JG7158** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Mother of Pearl, Diamond Weight 6.37 g Length 42 cm Width 1...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k white gold light green Celadon Sèvres porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2022 Holiday collection. The pendant features a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Collier Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Or et Nacre
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Découvrez ce magnifique Collier Van Cleef Vintage Alhambra en or jaune et nacre (Pearl). Présenté en très bon état, ce bijou emblématique incarne parfaitement l’élégance intemporelle...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2018 Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k yellow gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2018 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2018 Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k yellow gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2018 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4 leaf ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.88ct Round and Marquise-Cut Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARO3M400 Style: Butterfly Pendant Diamond Style: Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Diamond: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with Mother-of-Pea...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Olympia Diamond Curb Link Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1960s Necklace: 16 3/4 inches long Bracelet: 7 1/2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
$51,200Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Basket-Weave Ring and Earrings Suite in 18K Yellow Go
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant vintage jewelry suite by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and dating to the 1970s. The set comprises a wide statement ring and a matching pair of ea...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Strand Necklace Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Double Heart
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Strand Necklace Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Double Heart Clasp Description: This exquisite designer piece by Van Cleef & Arpels features two nested strands of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Internal dimensions: 6 x 5 cm, length approx. 17 cm, thickness 7 mm Hallmark: Weevil Weight 35.3 g Signed VCA and numbered VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Flexible San Marco link necklace in 1...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van cleef & Arpels "Butterfly" Diamond Necklace & Earrings Suit
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond "Butterfly" earrings and necklace suite.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond 'Chevalerie' Necklace Bracelets Ring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond 'Chevalerie' Necklace Bracelets Ring Set A convertible set by Van Cleef & Arpels, composed of five bracelets.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Libra Zodiac Gold Vintage Small Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tip the scale in your favor when wearing this Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant libra zodiac 18 karat yellow gold vintage small size pendant disc. Representing balance, this st...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Butterfly Necklace and Detachable Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold and Diamond Flying Butterfly Necklace with detachable Butterfly is a beautiful and whimsical piece of jewelry that captures the elegance and grace o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Taurus Zodiac Medium Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Waiting for those born a Taurus (April 20th-May 20th) this medium size coveted Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage pendant zodiac charm will always feature your sig...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries Zodiac Large Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Powerful and rare this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries zodiac modernist 18 karat yellow gold large size pendant disc is both precious and collectible. Circa 1975...
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace This exquisite piece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a testament to the brand’s iconic craftsmanship and design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Pisces Zodiac Vintage Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Pisces zodiac symbol are fish which are known to swim upstream, against the current, showing great strength and stamina. This extra large and powerful Georges L'Enfant for Van Cl...
Gold, 18k Gold
Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Leo Zodiac Large Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
King of the wild. Large and powerful this Leo the Lion Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold zodiac large size vintage pendant disc will protect you 24/7....
Gold
Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Leo Zodiac Medium Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
King of the wild. Large and powerful this Leo the Lion Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold medium size zodiac vintage disc pendant will protect you 24/7. S...
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds convertible into a Brooch.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Secret de Cassis Amethyst Necklace & Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Approximate Necklace Length - 20.87" Ear Clips 1.14" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Necklace: Designed as twenty iconic mother of pearl motifs framed by eighteen karat yellow gold Perlée, on a geometric chain.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold and MOP Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The necklace: Designed as a single mother of pearl motif, framed by eighteen karat yellow gold Perlée, on a geometric chain.
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.
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