Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and 18k Hammered Gold Bracelet Circa 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Weston, MA
double gold arcs. The hammered gold is an unusual feature for Van Cleef & Arpels but hints back to
Coral, Diamond, Gold
$10,764
Dm 0.6 in L 7.68 in
VCA London Selfridges Limited Edition Alhambra Carnelian Hammered Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 12.83 g Length 19.5 cm Width 1.5 cm Condition Excellent
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Rose Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/€2,790 incl. VAT Model VCARO8DB00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 3.1 g Condition
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Manchette Hammered Cuff Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Manchette hammered cuff bracelet is a stunning piece with its iconic
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 18K Hammered Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8DB00 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 3.15 g Width 0.8 cm
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered 18k Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
. Taxes / $3,000 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8DB00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Hammered Sweet Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Gold Weight 2.3 g Length 18 cm Condition Excellent ______________________________________ If you are
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Model ARN9T400 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight approx 9.4 g Condition Excellent Other
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earrings - 18K Yellow gold hammered
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Cabochons and Hammered Gold Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and elegant Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Coral Cabochons and Hammered Gold Bracelet made in 18
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Yellow Hammered Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Excl taxes Model VCARO1IE00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight 17 g Length 18 cm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 18K Hammered Rose Gold Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ $ 1,520 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN9T600 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight Approximately 2.44
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Hammered Gold Vintage Alhambra 18K Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
€ Inc taxes Model VCARN9T400 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 9.6 g Condition Excellent
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet Hammered 5 Motif 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
. Taxes / $5,550 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO1IE00 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Hammered Yellow Gold & Diamond Choker Necklace 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY 18k Hammered Yellow Gold & Diamond Choker Necklace 1970s Vintage Here is
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif 18K Hammered Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ $3,400 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8DD00 Serial Number JC****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight Approximately 7.3 g
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 33.47 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif 18K Hammered Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
. Taxes / $ 18,300 Excluding taxes Model VCAROIC00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 7.09 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ $4,450 Excl. Taxes Model ARO1IE00 Serial Number JC****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approximately 13.6
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 7.68 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ $5,550 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO1IE00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approximately 14
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif 18K Hammered Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ $3,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO8DD00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight Approximately 7.09
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Hammered 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
. Taxes / $4,900 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN9T300 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 7.88 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Excl. Taxes Model VCAR01IE00 Serial Number JC****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approximately 15.19 g
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Rose Gold Diamond Hammered Ring Size 53
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 8.5 g Ring Size 53 Size Chart Condition Excellent Other Info
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Hammered Yellow Gold Knot Ring Vintage, circa 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight: 15.3 grams Dimensions: 7/8" (length) 1" (height) 1...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Rose Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
*Rare Find* Van Cleef & Arpels hammered gold earring is a rare find, this design is very durable
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Rose Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
*Rare Find* Van Cleef & Arpels hammered gold earring is a rare find, this design is very durable
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Hammered Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat gold earrings that are perfect for day or night. Three lobes of
18k Gold
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Hammered Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Van Cleef&Arpels 18k earclips. A pair of 3/4" 18k gold, hammered finished, hinged ear clips . A
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
taxes Model VCARO1IH00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approximately 8.8 g Condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Excl. Taxes Model JB131321 Serial Number AR****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight Approximately 9.4 g Width
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
taxes Model VCARO1IH00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approx 8.9 g Condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Excl. Taxes Model VCARO1IH00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight 8.87 g Width 1.5 cm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 16.54 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Hammered Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ $3,350 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO1IF00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approximately
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motifs Yellow Hammered Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
taxes / $ 4450 Excl taxes Model VCARO1IE00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight 10 g
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crushed 18K Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K Rose Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous rose gold crushed hammered motif earrings with beautiful
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 7.88 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Hammered 18K Yellow Gold 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Excl. Taxes Model VCAR01IE00 Serial Number JC****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight Approximately 15.19 g
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Vintage Hammered Alhambra Yellow Gold 1 Motif Magic Brac
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a highly rare and discontinued Van Cleef & Arpels hammered yellow gold Alhambra bracelet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered 1 Motif Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Rose Gold AU 750 Very gorgeous rose gold crushed hammered motif pendant with beautiful buttery
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crush 6 Motif 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oakton, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crushed 6 Motifs Rose Gold Bracelet 18K Rose Gold AU 750
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crush 6 Motif 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oakton, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Hammered Crushed 6 Motifs Rose Gold Bracelet 18K Rose Gold AU 750
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PIAGET 18k Yellow Gold Watch Circa 1970s Men's Size
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Piaget 18k Hammered Yellow Gold Watch Men's Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
Yellow Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Hammered Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Rare and super chic...1970s hammered gold Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet with large oval links 1 1/8
1970s Van Cleef Arpels Gold Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage circa 1970s Van Cleef & Arples 18k yellow gold hammered gold hoop earrings. Hoops are 16mm
18k Gold
Chanel New Navy Knit Beanie & Scarf Set
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Knit Beanie and Scarf Set is in a beautiful blue hue with contrasting creme CC knit applique on both beanie and scarf. Brand new in unused condition.
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Asphalt Swift with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly Cut Size: 31 × 13 × 3 cm (12.25" × 5" × 1") Material: Swift leather Hardware: Gold Exterior / Interior Color: Gris Asphalt Year / Stamp: A stamp, 201...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...
$651Sale Price / item|30% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
$95,000Sale Price|62% Off
NWT $250, 000 Rare 18KT Magnificent Fancy 23CT Yellow Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Yellow Gold Large Glittering Fancy Cut Yellow Diamond Tennis Bracelet. Bracelet is comprised of over 23CTS Ma...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$17,820
H 6 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
BNIB Hermès Constance 18 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Bag Exotic Buckle GHW
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
BNIB Hermès Constance 18 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Bag with Exotic Buckle GHW – Stamp B 2023 The Hermès Constance 18 in Vert Criquet presents a refined expression of timeless elega...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Hermès Birkin 35 Rose Sheherazade GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Pink - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold-tone hardware - Comes with keys, clochette, lock and CITES - Comes with original dust bag - Condition: Good This pre-owned item is ...
1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage HERMES Mini Kelly black box leather in very good condition, with no signs of wear., delivered in its HERMES box. This rare model can be carried by hand or on the shoulder wi...
Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare to find Limited Edition Hermes Picnic Bolide. Light weight wicker and with the warmth of Barenia leather. The ultimate chic bag for any summer day - dress h...
$58,834
H 5.52 in W 3.75 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! Collector piece ! Only a few in the world. A true collector bag Made in France Stamp U in a circ...
Hermes Kelly Kellywood 22 Wood Kelly Barenia Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite limited edition Hermes Kellywood "Kelly Wood" 22 bag featured in bog oak and Barenia leather. Not since the Sterling Kelly bag, has Hermes offered a ba...
$18,985
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in L 11 in
Hermes Kelly 28 Red Box Calfskin Bag Top Handle Shoulder Strap Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Red exterior - Gold colored hardware - Comes with dustbag, lock, and clochette Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections, Shoulder strap s...
$40,400
H 7.5 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
BNIB Hermes Mini Kelly touch Madame/Shiny Alligator in Etoupe Beige Sable PHW
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
BNIB Hermès Kelly 25 Etoupe Togo Retourne Palladium Hardware Y Stamp 2020 NEW The Hermès Mini Kelly Touch in Etoupe and beige sable with palladium hardware is a rare expression of r...
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.
Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
The classic ’60s design has become particularly popular among sporty types.
Day or night, the vintage jewels make a statement.
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?
The tiny lovers inch closer together by the hour and minute until they finally embrace on a world-famous bridge.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.