Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1960s, these Van Cleef & Arpels lion clip earrings are formed of 18K gold and
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1960s, these Van Cleef & Arpels lion clip earrings are formed of 18K gold and
Emerald, 18k Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dive into the glamorous vibes of the 1970s with this ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and
$85,600Sale Price|20% Off
L 30 in
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A true statement piece from the 1970s, this remarkable Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a masterpiece
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris 18k YG, Onyx, Diamond & Emerald Lion Clip w/Pouch 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Onyx, Diamond & Emerald Lion Clip Brooch w/Pouch 1980s
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lion Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lion Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Lion Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef lion door knocker earrings, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold weighing 32.6 DWT.
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Biting Lions Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 14K gold hinged bangle clasped by two diamond eyed lions.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Superb Lion Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A superb Lion bracelet manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1970s. Very accurate and minute
Emerald, 18k Gold
1961 Van Cleef & Arpels Lions Ebouriffes brooch set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This set of 2 lions by Van Cleef & Arpels were produced in 1962 and are stamped with this date. The
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
long chain, both signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels. France pendant 1971 weight pendant
Chrysophrase, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Gold "Clip Lion" Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Poitiers, FR
and the eyes are of round emeralds. The clasp is a double pin with a safety pump. Van Cleefs and
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Pendant Brooch Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 16 round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Lion Pin or Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Round diamonds and marquise emeralds are expertly combined by Van Cleef & Arpels to make the
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Lion Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald Diamond Gold Large Model Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Be fearless with this iconic lion brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautifully made in 18k yellow
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Lion Head Doorknocker Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels lion head doorknocker earrings in textured and polished 18k yellow gold. Omega
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Emerald Onyx Diamond Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
total. Diamond: 0.23ct Emerald: 0.04ct Weight: 20.2grams Measurement: 4.7x3.5cm Stamp: "Van Cleef
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Gold and Platinum Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
diamonds, emerald eyes. Van Cleef and Arpels. Signed, numbered and French assay and maker's marks. Circa
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Black Onyx Gold Lion Clip Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cute and well-known Lion clip created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1970's. Made of 18k
Chrysophrase, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Large Lion Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Large and substantial 18k gold Lion pendant, circa 1970s , crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with
Onyx, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Onyx Chrysoprase Gold Lion Pendant and Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and chrysoprase bead long chain, both signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels. France, 1971 and
Chrysophrase, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond and Gold Lion Head Door Knocker Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold lion head earrings with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1960s Diamond Emerald Enamel and Gold Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold and enamel brooch with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Enamel "Lion" Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold and enamel brooch with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Iconic Lion Door Knocker Earrings, Necklace and Pendant Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef and Arpels Iconic Lion Door Knocker Earrings, necklace and Pendant Set All three
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.6 in L 2.01 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ébouriffe Brooch 18k Estate Diamond Emerald & Onyx Gems
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful estate creation from famed designer Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch is crafted in 18k
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
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W 1.38 in L 1.89 in
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) “Lion Ebouriffé” diamond and emerald brooch in 18kt yellow and white gold
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Onyx Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Tiger Eye Lion Lucky Animals Lion Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. The
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Head Mask, Emerald Eyes Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Van Cleef & Arpels diamond lion mask brooch. Made in 18K yellow gold, paved with round
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Clip "Lion Ébouriffé", enameled muzzle paved with brilliant-cut diamonds and faceted emerald eyes
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970's Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch in Yellow Gold in Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 1970’s lion brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Known
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Clip Pin Brooch With Tigers Eye, Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion Clip Pin Brooch in 18 Karat Gold & Tigers Eye, Onyx Metal
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Lion Door Knocker Earrings w/Box Vintage 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY 18K Yellow Gold Lion Door Knocker Earrings w/Box 1970s Vintage Here is your
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels George Lenfant 18K Yellow Gold 6.00 Ct Diamond and Pearl Lion
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed by renowned French jewelry maker George Lenfant, this Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet is an
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
VCA Long Lion Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond necklace, signed and numbered by Van Cleef & Arpels. The
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Pave Emeralds and Onyx Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The exquisite “Lion Ebouriffe” brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form of a seated lion and
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Gold Lion Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Van Cleef and Arpels Lapis Lazuli and 18K Yellow Gold Lion Bracelet. Very detailed and
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Brooch, Emeralds and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef and Arpels Lion clip in 18 carats yellow gold, platinum, brilliant-cut diamonds, black
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker, Lion Motif Earrings, measuring 1 1/2
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds Emerald and Onyx Lion Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This ravishing brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels represents a seated lion – it is made in 18kt yellow
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Lion Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Van Cleef and Arpels France 18K yellow Gold Lion Clip brooch, measuring 2 inch in
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a stunning lion design crafted in 18k yellow gold
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Lion Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This iconic necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels features an adorable lion pendant crafted in 18k
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond & Enamel Lion Ébouriffe Brooch NEW STYLE
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
In 1954, Van Cleef & Arpels came up with the ingenious concept of 'La Boutique', which was a line
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Circa 1970s Van Cleef and Arpels France 18K Yellow Gold Lion Clip brooch, measuring 4.7cm in length
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch with Original Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Circa 1970s Van Cleef and Arpels France 18K Yellow Gold Lion Clip brooch, measuring 4.6cm in length
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffe Diamond Emerald Onyx Large Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Onyx Lion Ebouriffe Large Brooch Pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
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W 1.2 in D 0.75 in L 1.65 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Young Lion Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of sophistication and regal elegance, behold the Van Cleef & Arpels Lion
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.87 in L 1.38 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Cub Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite piece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a work of art and a fantastic
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Pair of Gold and Diamond Clip Brooches, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. The brooch "Lion ebouriffé" was
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The iconic
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Lion Ebouriffé' brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The iconic
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels "Dishevelled Lion" brooch. The eyes are set with emeralds
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lion Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
18kt gold and platinum lion brooch by VCA. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered 110104, maker's
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels, an 18K Gold Ring, sculpted in the shape of a lion's head, with cabochon emerald
Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion's Head Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels lion's head necklace with two detachable 7.5" bracelets. The lion's head is
Diamond
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charming Diamond Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
emerald eyes, a black onyx nose and diamond muzzle, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, Made in France
Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ebouriffe Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels lion Ebouriffe brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This fantastic brooch has 14 pave
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Diamond Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Toronto, ON
A amusing 18K Gold brooch designed in the shape of a lion and set with diamonds. Very detailed work
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68337
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68337 One of one! From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW. An "if you know you know" moment -...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
Fendi Mamma Baguette Raffia Crochet Shoulder Bag with Flower
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Mamma Baguette Raffia Crochet Shoulder Bag with Flower These are professional photos of the actual bag. This Fendi Baguette is made from Raffia material that’s similar to s...
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
Birkin 30 Epsom Leather Vert Criquet
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Birkin 30 in Cricket Green Epsom leather. The plastics are still on the jewelry. Padlock, zipper pull, bell and keys (2) are present. The bag is in very good condition and ha...
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...
Jean Paul Gaultier Multicoloured Striped Knitted Dress with Floral Silk, SS 2005
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2005 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Rayon, Polyamide ▪ Details: This stretch knitted dress feature...
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-...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
HERMES Lime yellow Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag is crafted from luxurious Lime (bright yellow) Veau Epsom leather, featuring elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in pr...
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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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.