Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Alhambra Collection Pendant.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Gold Platinum Certificate of A
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Van Cleef & Arpels diamond heart pendant necklace is a refined example of the Maison’s iconic style.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant pair of Sweet Alhambra Heart earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. These refined earrings feature delicate heart-s...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring AND Pendant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Pendant Link Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A charming 18k yellow gold heart pendant locket by Van Cleef & Arpels, suspended by a 14k link chain measuring approximately 30 inches in length, signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Peridot Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is presented with a green cord onto which a heart pendant is attached, made out of 18K yellow gold and heart-shaped peridot.
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Heart Pendant Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels tiger's eye heart pendant long necklace Pendant is made out of 18 karat yellow gold and has a heart-shaped tiger's eye as well as a round-cut diamond; width 1.75...
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Coral Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, this lovely 18K yellow gold necklace is presented with a nifty chain onto which a dainty heart pendant is attached.
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Coral Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, this lovely 18K yellow gold necklace is presented with a nifty chain onto which a dainty heart pendant is attached.
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This delightful necklace offers a splendidly feminine appearance, boasting a lovely heart pendant that is presented on a stylish rolo chain.
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Cord Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is presented with a rose cord onto which an 18K yellow gold heart pendant is attached, set with a coral.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Heart Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM981 Serial Number: B19******* Size: Chain Length - 53cm, Chain Width - 1mm, Pendant Size - 2.5cm x 1.3cm Box & Papers: Van Cleef & Arpels Pouch Material: 18k Yellow Gold, tot...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond 18k Gold Heart Pendant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pave Diamond Large Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Vintage Heart Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 50 brilliant round cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F color Total weight 3.5ct Details: Length: 18''...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301379 Comes With Pouch Only Model VCARD98800 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Length Approximately 40 cm Width Approximately 1.3 cm Condition Exce...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2634 Comes With Pouch Only Model VCARD98800 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight Approximately 4.62 g Length Approximately 42 cm Width Approxim...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 16.54 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301695 Comes With Pouch Only Model VCARD98800 Serial Number JB******* Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight Approximately 5.29 g Length Approximately 42 cm Width Approxim...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
Dm 0.36 in L 15.75 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301687 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2012 Model VCARF69200 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight Approximately 2.74 g Length Approximately 40 ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Heart Necklace VC09-110725
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The heart pendant features a distinctive open center, adding a playful lightness to its voluminous form.Offered in estate condition, this Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Heart Nec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum & Diamond Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold and Diamond Heart pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels. set with 1 Carat of Fine White Brilliant cut Diamonds, Signed and Numbered.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
Adorable vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold diamond heart necklace.
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Gold Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A pretty pave of diamonds is the hallmark of this elegant pendant from Van Cleef & Arpels. The heart-shaped pendant is made of 18K yellow gold and is set with an ~.75ct diamond pave.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Heart Pendant and Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold chain and heart shaped pendant, both signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, B1229R5 and B4388R4, France, circa 1980.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Peridot Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels heart pendant is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with a peridot.
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Sweet Alhambra heart pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
VCA Sweet Alhambra heart pendant, 18K rose gold, carnelian. With box and certificate. STONE Carnelian: 1 stone As each stone is unique, its color and features may vary from one creat...
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 19 brilliant round cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F color Total weight .82ctw Details: 18'' necklace, 1mm chain...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 80 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, G color total weight 2ct This necklace comes with service pa...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Red Heart Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Van Cleef & Arpels red heart necklace is a timeless expression of love and elegance.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold & Carnelian Sweet Alhambra Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold & Carnelian Sweet Alhambra Heart Pendant Color: Gold Materials: Rose gold, carnelian Hallmarks: "VCA Au750," "JE556035," Closure/Opening: Lobster clasp ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart Rose Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2200 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 RRP £1580 Incl taxes/1860 € Incl taxes/$ 1680 Model VCARN59N00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weig...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Heart Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels diamond heart pendant in 18ct yellow gold on an 18 inch trace chain.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold Silk Cord Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This graceful Van Cleef & Arpels heart pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and mother-of-pearl and completed with a blue silk cord.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Lucky Heart Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl Lucky Heart Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 heat shape mother of pearl pendant.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole 18K Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
This rare Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole heart necklace dates back to the 1980s–1990s and is now discontinued. SKU 33301451 Comes With Pouch Only Model VCARD23800 Serial Number BL*****...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace 18k Gold Coral Heart Silk Cord Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The cord measures 16” x 1/8”, the heart pendant is ¾” x ½”. It weighs 8.2 grams. Founded in Paris in 1906 by Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, Van Cleef & Arpels is known worldwi...
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Pearl Necklace by André Vassort
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding necklace from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Van Cleef & Arpels. This piece consists of 55 round shaped cultured pearls; all of which are p...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A classic pave diamond set heart pendant on a fine 18kt yellow gold chain necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
LThis delightful necklace offers a splendidly feminine appearance, boasting a lovely heart pendant that is presented on a stylish rolo chain.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace, 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Weight: 6,8gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold Condition: Very Good Stones: Lapis Lazuli 1 Diamond (0.05ct approx.) Signature: VCA, nº 4040L900 Hallmarks: French, eagle’s head Comments:...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace, 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Weight: 6,8gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold Condition: Very Good Stones: Lapis Lazuli 1 Diamond (0.05ct approx.) Signature: VCA, nº 4040L900 Hallmarks: French, eagle’s head Comments:...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Naples, FL
18K Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Pendant on a 16" Blue Cord.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart Pendant Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Delicate 18k yellow gold necklace with heart pendant, decorated with approximately 0.75ctw in diamonds. Necklace is 18 1/4" long, Pendant ix 24mm x 18mm. Marked: VCA, B4***. Weight o...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Heart Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 17.75 - 16.00 ", Pendant Length: 12.35 mm, Pendant Width: 16.40 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Lucky Alhambra Heart Pendant ...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold an
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Measurements: Length: 15.75 - 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 11.55 mm, Pendant Width: 9.30 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Sweet Alhambra Heart Pendant Necklace 18K Ros...
Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pavé diamond heart pendant, the heart with a gold rope-twist patterned frame, mounted in 18k yellow gold, numbered 4V975-14, the pendant signed 'VCA' for Van Cleef & Arpels, on a 21"...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Gold And Diamond Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold open heart pendant with gold chain attached with 7 high quality full cut diamonds made by VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Heart Pendant Neclace With Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold heart pendant/necklace NOTE: heart shown in reverse may be worn right side up if connect chain thru the top holes made with 6 very high quality full cut diamonds
Circa 1994 Van Cleef & Arpels France Wood Gold Heritage Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Circa 1994 Van Cleef & Arpels wood and 18k gold pendant from Heritage collection. Made in France. Pendant is 32mm x 29mm. Marked: V.C.A., French eagle marks, NY4N32-2, 750. Weight - ...
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Alhambra creations from Van Cleef & Arpels have been bringing classic style to women around the world for years that to this day, they are highly coveted.
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Pendant 18 Karat Rose Gold and Carnelian
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 16", Pendant: 8.85x8.20 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Sweet Alhambra Heart Pendant 18K Rose Gold and Carnelian Necklace Ext...
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Shape Pendant, Circa 1965 France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony heart pendant made in 1965, France.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Heart Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Classic Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold diamond heart pendant necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$895
W 0.7 in D 0.37 in L 15.5 in
Vintage Return to Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cable Link 15" Choker Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver necklace. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Comprising a 15" cable link necklace with an oval shaped tag attached. With a lobster clasp closu...
Sterling Silver
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
Delaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces. The dial of this 18 karat ye...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$512Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the Valley Botanical Signet Ring in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Botanical Engraved Ring – Lily of the Valley Motif, Silver, Gold. Nature inspired Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Lily Whisper Ring. ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$124,981
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
$12,900 / set
W 0.6 in L 0.6 in
Vintage Alhambra Earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels 18k yellow gold + diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1 pair of verified original Vintage Alhambra earrings, 18K yellow gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS, lever-back stud earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels. 18k yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar XXL Supermodel Weekender Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel xxl supermodel weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware. Shoulder drop, 15"L. Hologram ( partially scratched) and original dust cover. Collection 3. Minor s...
$6,790
Size: Measurements in description
ISSEY MIYAKE 1997 Guest Artist Series No. 2 Nobuyoshi Araki Purple Dress
By Issey Miyake Guest Artist
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
A pleated polyester 'Appear' dress with image by Nobuyoshi Araki, Guest Artists Series No. 2, 1997 Guest Artist Series No.2 label, printed to front and back with a photograph of a Ja...
Alexander McQueen Hummingbird Dragonfly Floral Fitted Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous Alexander McQueen fitted dress with beautiful kaleidoscope print featuring hummingbirds, dragonflies and flowers. Gold tones background, beautiful construction. Alexander ...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Roberto Cavalli 1999 Runway Silk Floral Long Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
I am so thrilled to present an exclusive vintage Roberto Cavalli blue slip sexy dress. This exquisite piece showcases a decorative floral pattern. draped at the bust, held up by spag...
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Yellow Gold BJ 01 H54486 Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Yellow Gold BJ 01 H54486 watch is a refined example of the brand’s timeless Italian design from the 1980s. Crafted entirely in 18-karat yellow gold, this ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Grand Sac Boy 2015 Black Leather Golden HDW Chanel Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel Boy bag in aged quilted black leather and gold metal, wide front flap with double-press Boy clasp, black canvas interior with a large pocket closed by a zip with a logo ...
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.
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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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