Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Frivole Pendant VCARD31800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k white gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Frivole collection. The pendant features three diamond set heart shaped petals with a singular diamond in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2016 Holiday Vintage Alhambra Diamond Black Onyx 18K Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A highly collectible 2016 Holiday Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Four Row Brick Link Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels four-row brick link diamond necklace set in 18k yellow, white and rose gold, circa 1960s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARO9VA00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 6 Motifs Necklace Carnelian Tiger Eye
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302199 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2013 RRP £10,700 Incl. Taxes / €12,600 Incl. Taxes / $12,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN5JP00 Serial Number JB0328** Metal 18k Yellow...
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Necklace 18K Box & Paper
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra 1 Motif Carnelian Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box & Papers Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 15.9 grams Length: 35.5 inches Pendant: 26m...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl Sautoir Necklace 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra sautoir, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, embodies minimalist elegance and refined design. Featuring clover-shaped motifs, each framed in smooth...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl Sautoir Necklace 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra sautoir, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, embodies minimalist elegance and refined design. Featuring clover-shaped motifs, each framed in smooth...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Long Necklace Silver Obsidian & 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Chester, PA
Purchased directly from a Van Cleef & Arpels boutique, this Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Necklace features mesmerizing silver obsidian motifs perfectly complemented by 18k guilloché...
Other, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl Sautoir Necklace 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra sautoir, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, embodies minimalist elegance and refined design. Featuring clover-shaped motifs, each framed in smooth...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel Blue Agate 20-Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace In 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Agate 20-Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold.
Agate, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Delphe" Convertible Sautoir
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1970s, this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris "Delphe" collection pendant necklace, transformable into a clip and four bracelets or two necklaces, is composed of coral, chrysop...
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Lucky" Alhambra Multi Gemstone Long Chain Necklace In 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Multi Gemstone Long Chain Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold.
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 2 Row or Long Pearl and Diamond Station Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This versatile Van Cleef & Arpels pearl and diamond necklace offers two distinct styling options: it can be worn doubled using the larger decorative stations or extended long with in...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant VCARP3DP00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming 18k yellow gold diamond pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Two Butterfly collection. The pendant features a butterfly motif set to the centre with marquise cut dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Zodiaque Leonis Leo Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels round medal charm from the Zodiaque collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features the Zodiac Leonis Leo Lion symbol and Roman numerals fo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18KYG Alhambra 20 Motif Turquoise and Diamond Necklace; 33"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
INCREDIBLY RARE, HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE - Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif Alhambra long necklace, featuring 10 vibrant turquoise clovers alternating with 10 diamond-paved clovers. Length 33...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Necklace. Genuine VCA 18k WG Shell Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Lucky Alhambra Heart Collection Pendant. 18k White Gold with Mother of Pearl.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral, Mother-of Pearl and 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Weston, MA
Its flat inlay design with restrained color combinations emphasizes elegance over the “Wild Pop of the following phase of jewelry that highlighted loud color combinations and high vo...
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, malachite.
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of round diamonds, as well as coral, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k ...
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace with Coral Onyx and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with three strands of Pearls, Coral, Onyx, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.00 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arp...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Pendant, 1.75ct, 20th Century
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as an interlaced knot formed from twisted gold rope, the motif draws on historic maritime and classical references—emblems of...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Flowerlace gold clip pendant and ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined jewelry set by Van Cleef & Arpels features the elegant Flowerlace design, inspired by the harmony of nature and couture. The Flowerlace clip pendant, large model, is c...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Frivole Revena Leather Diamond Gold Flower Bracelet & Choker
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels set from the iconic Frivole collection features an adjustable choker Revena on leather cord necklace and bracelet accented with 18k yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Fish Medallion Yellow Gold Medallion Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac medallion pendant, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This refined piece features the Maison’s detailed fish m...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Pavé Diamonds 18K White Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302044 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2024 RRP £ 9,650 Including taxes/ € 11,400 Including taxes/$ 11,600 Excluding taxes Model VCARD31800 Serial Number JG5107** Metal 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Honeycomb Pendant 1970s
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 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Pendant, Mid-20th Century
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This sumptuous pendant reflects Van Cleef & Arpels’ fascination with precious color and sculptural volume. Pavé-set sapphires envelop the pear-shaped form, crossed by diamond-set flo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 25.85 Carat Peridot Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels centers a monumental 25.85-carat peridot. The exceptional gemstone displays a coveted deep green hue, among the most desirable colors ...
White Diamond, Peridot, White Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra White Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra pendant is crafted in 18K gold and set with luminous white mother of pearl. The iconic four-leaf clover-inspired motif showcases the natural ...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Pendant with 0.03 Carat Emerald
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Detailed Description: Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pendant 18K Gold, 0.03 Carat Emerald DESCRIPTION: Elevate your collection with this whimsical vintage Va...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Suite of 'Chevalerie' Jewels, Comprising a necklace-bracelet combination, composed of textured oval-shaped links, accented by round diamonds,...
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 36-Inches, Georges L'enfant Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A rare opportunity to acquire one of Van Cleef & Arpels' most desirable vintage chains, this authentic 18K yellow gold necklace was crafted by the celebrated Parisian atelier Georges...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiaque medal Leonis 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2517 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2024 RRP £2,280 Incl taxes/ $ 2,430 Excl taxes / 2 610 € Incl taxes Model VCARP7SO00 Serial Number JF****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold We...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra 2018 Holiday Pendant Gold MOP Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Accessories Box&Invoice&Warranty card Weight 6.5g Designer Van Cleef & Arpels Exterior Material 18K Gold
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pisces Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Medallion Pendant 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful and collectible vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces zodiac medallion dating to the 1970s, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. The medallion features the Pisces zodiac mo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pavé Diamond Pendant 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302034 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2016 RRP £7,950 Incl. Taxes / €9,300 Incl. Taxes / $8,700 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA46100 Serial Number JE5621** Metal 18k White Gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 yellow gold medium size disc pendant. ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Modernist Aquarius Zodiac Small 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 small size disc pendant. Signed VCA F...
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
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: Z159402 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Sweet Alhamb...
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 bril...
Diamond, White 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 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Bullseye Vintage Alhambra Holiday 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...
18k Gold, Rose 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 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 clove...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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
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 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
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 Rose de Noel Diamond Blue Lapis Lazuli Flower Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
This rare and elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold and featuring richly colored blue lapis lazuli with diamond accents.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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 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 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 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 Ebony wood and diamond watch pendant in 18k white gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ebony wood and diamond watch pendant in 18k white gold. The watch features white mother of pearl dial, with 3 and 9 roman numerals, Swiss Made. The watch sits ...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2020 Guilloche Vintage Alhambra Holiday 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
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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