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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl White Gold Necklace & Bracelet

$32,636 / set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl White Gold Necklace & Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Berlin, DE

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Necklace & Bracelet Set – 18K White Gold A timeless icon from the Pure Alhambra collection, this set features 14 lucky clover motifs inlaid with gra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace

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L 17 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

The Turquoise stones that Van Cleef & Arpels utilizes are very rare to come across; therefore making the turquoise Alhambra the most sought after van cleef piece on the market.

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Special Edition 10 Motif Multicolored Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Special Edition Alhambra MultiColor 10 Motif About the Item: Van Cleef & Arpels’ other golden Alhambra necklace, which comes via Ancient Greece, features mala...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Gold Single Pendant Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Gold Single Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: Single 1 Motif Pendant Necklace Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Total Item Weight (g): 4.6 Necklace Length: 14.7...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Butterfly Alhambra Gold Necklace with Diamond

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Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Butterfly Alhambra Gold Necklace with Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

This is a magnificent Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Pendant Necklace with Genuine Red Coral and a stunning diamond stone in the center. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.5 grams Necklace...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Motifs White Gold Diamond Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Motifs White Gold Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance. Inspired by the clover leaf, their asymmetric designs feature differen...

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Carnelian Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Carnelian Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Faithful to the very first Alhambra(R) jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance.

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Ten Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Ten Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From Van Cleef & Arpel's Vintage Alhambra Collection: Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stones: 10 Turquoise Stones Total Item Weight (g): 21.1 Necklace Length: 16.5 inches Motif Dimensio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Carnelian Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Carnelian Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra(R) jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.

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2010s French Drop Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amourette 10 Motif Gold Alhambra Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amourette 10 Motif Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amourette Gold 10 Motif Necklace About the Item: Extraordinarily RARE and collectable Alhambra piece, by Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Am...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Lapis Lazuli & White Coral 20 Motif Necklace

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L 32 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Lapis Lazuli & White Coral 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Alhambra Stones: Lapis Lazuli, White Coral Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Total Item Weight (grams): 43.2 Length: 32 inches

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Single Motif Necklace, White Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Single Motif Necklace, White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Stones: 1 Turquoise Stone Total Item Weight (g): 5.3 Chain Length: 16", 14.5" Motif Dimensions: a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace

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L 44 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Wonderful Van Cleef & Arpels magic alhambra long motifs yellow gold necklace 18k, with its 16 units motifs in malachite green colour.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl 16 Motif Station Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl 16 Motif Station Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra creations, born in 2006, gather different-sized Alhambra motifs and form incredible jewelry pieces. It is made of 18k yellow gold, and the five ...

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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond

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L 16.25 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Measurements: Length: 16.25 - 14.50 ", Pendant Length: 15.20 mm, Pendant Width: 14.70 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Motifs Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Motifs Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra(R) jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.

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2010s French Drop Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

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L 31.5 in

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Type: 20 Motif Long Necklace Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: White Coral Total Item Weight (g): 46.7 Necklace L...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace, 16 Motifs Yellow Gold Malachite

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Faithful to the very first Alhambra(R) jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance.

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2010s French Drop Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Alhambra Necklace

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L 17.72 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1331 Model Number: VCARA45800 Serial Number: JB ****** Age: 2000's Size: Chain Length - 45cm, Chain Width - 1mm, Pendant Length - 1.5cm, Pendant Width - 1.5cm Box & Papers: X...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Alhambra Necklace

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W 13.39 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Very rare, Van Cleef and Arpels Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace.

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Vintage 1970s French Artist Chain Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl 10 Motif Alhambra Necklace.

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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

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18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Necklace

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L 16.15 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1028 Serial Number: JB2***** Age: 2012 Size: Chain Length - 41cm, Chain Width - 2mm, Pendant Length - 2.5cm, Pendant Width - 2cm Box & Papers: Van Cleef & Arpels Pouch & Cert...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gold Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels alhambra motif necklace circa 1990's in 18k yellow gold.

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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

$1,755 / item

L 17.71 in

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace alternating lapis lazuli beads. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

$375,000

Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow gold. The necklace weighs 139.17 grams. The dimensions of the brooch is 2.25"" x 1.75"" and t...

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20th Century Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Double Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp

$3,400

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Double Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Double Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace features two row of luscious Beads . Both side has a beauti...

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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sweet Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl

$3,847

Sweet Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Houston, TX

• Model: Sweet Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl • Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels • Condition: Great. Minor wear throughout. • Accessories: No Accessor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold

$138,000

L 14 in

Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dallas, TX

Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored bl...

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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...

Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl

$5,280

Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Houston, TX

• Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl • Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels • Condition: Great. Minor wear throughout. • Accessories: No Access...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace

$24,000

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Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of round diamonds, as well as coral, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli. It can be worn...

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Van Cleef Necklace Alhambra For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef necklace alhambra you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 306 vintage editions and 437 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect van cleef necklace alhambra may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A van cleef necklace alhambra can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 94, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a van cleef necklace alhambra, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Van Cleef Necklace Alhambra?

The price for a van cleef necklace alhambra starts at $1,299 and tops out at $205,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $10,138.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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.

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.