Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Elegant white gold and diamond brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels in the form of a leaf, 1950s. The
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Elegant white gold and diamond brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels in the form of a leaf, 1950s. The
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings with 5 Cts. Diamonds, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings with 5 cts. Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Leaf Diamond Vintage Retro Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Serial Numbered, Presumed New York Origin, Retro Era Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels New York 18K
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, Circa 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef and Arpels vintage 18 karat yellow gold leaf brooch, Circa 1950. This elegant brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut Diamond Leaf Motif Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet is a masterpiece of elegance and
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaves Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earrings - lever back clip-on c.1970s / Made
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Color Diamond Foliage Motif Bracelet and Ring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Foliage motif bracelet and ring set. Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Motif 18k
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in McLean, VA
This piece is hallmarked VCA 82219 and closes via double pin assembly.
18k Gold
Unavailable
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Ruby Leaf earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
A classic pair of French mid-20th century 18 karat gold ear clips with rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch. Signed: VCA and Numbered 70460, with Makers
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Leaf-Design Brooch with Pave Diamonds & Baguette Rubies by Van
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Designed as a leaf in 18k yellow gold set in the middle with brillant-cut diamonds and round cut
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Ruby Cabochon Gold Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 1970's Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Leaf Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Pave Diamonds with Nine
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Drape Diamond Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
A French 18 karat gold and diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The draped swirl leaf motif gold
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in L 5.91 in
"Cosmos" earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels in gold and diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
enchanting fashion. Van Cleef & Arpels four-leaf clover earrings are much more than a simple accessory; they
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Silver-tone White diamonds Leaf design Pavé setting Silver finish This comes as a single earring
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Van Cleef & Arpels, France. This Van Cleef & Arpels twining leaf brooch is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels a classic tailored gold leaf Brooch. The brooch measures 2.25 of an inch
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Weight: 12.2 grams
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
. In its fitted Van Cleef & Arpels case. Measures: Height: 3 cm (1.2 inches) Width: 2.5 cm (1 inch
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A perfect creation recalling the beauty of nature from Van Cleef & Arpels. This leaf is designed
Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Graceful 18 karat gold earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels in the form of an undulating leaf. They are
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA), this white gold ring has a moving leaf motif. Total weight is 9.9
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Retro Van Cleef & Arpels gold leaf brooch is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Sapphire and Diamond Van Cleef and Arpels leaf design earrings featuring 56 round cut blue
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gold and diamond clip earrings in the form of textured overlapping leaves, in 18k. Van
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Double Leaf Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
In the 1960's Van Cleef & Arpels produced an extraordinary array of designs combining textured
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaf Motif Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, 66156, circa 1950, France. weight: 12.8 grams dimensions
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Motif Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant yellow diamonds, adding warmth and subtle sparkle. The leaf design embodies Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond & Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and elegant earrings created by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York. Inspired by Nature and
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold earrings with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Gold and Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Earrings, in a double Leaf design and measuring 1 X
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Collection Diamond Gold Leaf Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Chic diamond and 18K white gold link bracelet from the "Lotus" collection by Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950's Ruby and Gold Leaf Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of French mid-20th century 18 karat gold ear clips with rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels
Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels France Gold Diamond and Turquoise Clover Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow Gold 3 Leaf Clover Earrings, measuring 1 X 7/8 Inch
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Textured Gold Stylised Leaf Bracelet Emeralds And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage gold and gem-set bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels c. 1960s of stylised leaf twist
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Palm Leaf Gold and Diamond Necklace, circa 1950s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A gold and diamond necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels, Paris, France, ca. 1950s. The collar necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire vintage leaf brooch from the 1970s is a stunning and
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 4.28 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Leaf Gold Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A show stopping pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18k yellow gold leaf earrings. The 110
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.99 in L 0.75 in
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Leaf Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow and White Gold Leaf Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
pair of earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings are made of 18K yellow and white gold and boast
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin This gorgeous vintage brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond set ear Clips by Van Cleef & Arpels, Double Leaf Design set with Round
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k YG, Platinum & Diamond Leaf Motif Bracelet C. 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Paris Leaf Motif Bracelet Brand Name Van Cleef & Arpels Style bracelet w/safety Material 750 Yellow Gold
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold French Leaf Clip on Vintage Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of VCA diamond and 18K gold earrings with a lovely leaf motif. Organic patter of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k YG, Diamond & Ruby Bypass Leaf Ring Vintage 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby & Diamond Bypass Leaf Ring Vintage Here
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2.20 Carat Diamond Pave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
setting, Van Cleef & Arpels created these spellbinding leaf-shaped earrings which are made of radiant 18K
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Four Leaf Clover Clip Brooch Retro Here is
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Four Leaf Clover Clip Brooch Retro Here is
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.71 in W 0.44 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Chic Pair of Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Earrings 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of vintage diamond and sapphire leaf earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, each
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin, circa 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin This gorgeous vintage brooch
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.58 in L 2.76 in
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin Yellow Gold 1960s-1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and emerald leaf brooch pin in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, French
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Diamond and Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum earrings with diamonds by Van Cleef
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1960s leaf brooch, adored with approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance. Inspired by the clover leaf, these
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette and Round Diamonds Platinum Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elegant in its simplicity, a wonderfully crafted leave brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels. Made in
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamonds Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Brooch, 1943. 18K Gold and Platinum Brooch featuring a stylized Palm leave
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Leaf Clover Genuine Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels ring features the lucky four-leaf clover design crafted in 18k
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Pendant Four-Leaf Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 1968 by Van Cleef & Arpels and inspired by the four-leaf clover, the Alhambra jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.6 in L 1.18 in
Van Cleef and Arpels 1960 Paris Textured Leaf Earrings in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Unique pair of earrings created by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage pieces from the French
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18K White Gold Earring Studs
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
From the iconic Alhambra Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, enjoy these four leaf clover inspired
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 ct Yellow Gold Clover Byzantine Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Krakow, PL
by the clover leaf, these Van Cleef & Arpels creations are adorned with a combination of solid and
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 ct Yellow Gold Clover Byzantine Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
by the clover leaf, these Van Cleef & Arpels creations are adorned with a combination of solid and
18k Gold
Invisibly Set Sterling Emerald Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
piece. A beautiful vintage copy of a Van Cleef Invisibly Set leaf. The central spine is covered with
Sterling Silver
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990's Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357, a stunning representation of our exquisite collection of pre-owned watches for sale. This watch exudes glamour and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
Vintage Cartier Mimi Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Mimi sapphire and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold, circa 1990s. From the discontinued Mimi collection, this ring predominantly features an oval caboc...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings GIA Certified in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and highly collectible 1980s Bulgari earrings of bombe design, each centering on a vivid-red Burma ruby (approximately 2.5 carats each) and showcasing another 6 carats of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld, Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
Vivid Diamonds 119.13 Carat Diamond Bib Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Emerging from the esteemed House of Vivid Diamonds is an unparalleled masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship—a necklace that exudes sheer opulence and elegance. This extraordinary crea...
Diamond, Platinum
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Woven Two tone 18k Gold Purse. This purse has a woven design of 18k yellow and white gold with a twisted rope chain (length 14 inches). Inside the opening of the purse is a b...
Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Open framework diamond bracelet with bezel and prong-set round-brilliant diamonds. Circa 1990's Approximate Diamond Weight - 25.00 CTS Approximate Length - 7" 18K Yellow Gold French...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 50 Carats Spectacular Statement Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
For your best jewelry moment! These are celebrity and red carpet Day & Night diamond earrings by David Webb! Crafted in Platinum and white gold these are truly a superb work of art. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold 15ct Pave Diamond Diabolo Wristwatch by Cartier 1450. With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 15ct Brand: Cartier Style Numb...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...
$2,950
H 4 in W 3 in L 6.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag is a stunning fusion of luxury and art, embodying the playful essence of early 2000s fashion. Crafted fr...
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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