Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA42700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold and onyx Van Cleef and Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Onyx White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This necklace comes with certificate of authenticity and a box from Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 motifs of Black Onyx Alhambra shape stones 15mm each 10 motifs of 120 Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels Style 10 motif necklace Material 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details Black Onyx Total Weight 23.6g (15.1dwt) Necklace Length 17'' Clasp Spring Ring Addition...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace 10 Motifs Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs onyx.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Ten Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, With 10 motifs of black onyx Alhambra stones, 15mm each.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10-Motif Onyx Gold Necklace Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs beautifully inlaid with black onyx in round bead settings.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold and onyx Van Cleef and Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Motif Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The minimalistic and irresistible motif which makes the esteemed Alhambra collection instantly recognizable and highly revered is employed in this enchanting 18K yellow gold necklace...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Collier Vintage Alhambra in 18K yellow gold and onyx. As each stone is unique, its color and features may vary from one creation to another. Hallmar...
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA42700 Date Circa 2019 Retail Price ...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. CT-1949 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA42700 Date ...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-2022 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA42700 Date ...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-1872 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA42700 Date ...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-1831 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA42700 Date ...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-1573 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA42700 Date ...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2566 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 RRP £8,150 Inc taxes / $ 8,900 / €9,700 Inc taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight Approxi...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2566 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 RRP £8,150 Inc taxes / $ 8,900 / €9,700 Inc taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight approx ...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2211 Comes With VCA pouch Date 2014 RRP £7,900 Inc taxes / $ 8,400 / 9000 € Inc taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight 24.6 g L...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Motif Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The minimalistic and irresistible motif which makes the esteemed Alhambra collection instantly recognizable and highly revered is employed in this enchanting 18K yellow gold necklace...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 16.93 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301242 Comes With Box Only RRP £8,150 Incl. taxes / €9,550 Incl. taxes / $ 8,900 excl. taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number CL***** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight App...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 16.93 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2639 Comes With Box Only RRP £8,150 Incl. taxes / €9,550 Incl. taxes / $ 8,900 excl. taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number CL***** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight Appr...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
Dm 0.6 in L 17.33 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701491 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2023 RRP £8,150 Incl. Taxes/ €9,550 Incl. Taxes/ $8,900 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JF****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold S...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold Ten Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Ten Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, With 10 motifs of black onyx Alhambra stones, 15mm each.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Pave Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Turquoise Gold and Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20 lucky clover motifs inlaid with green malachite in round bead settings.
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold 10 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 10 motifs featured in this necklace have been fashioned with jet black onyx.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs in onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs in onyx and 18K yellow gold, The Alhambra collection is VCA iconic symbol of luck.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K/Black Onyx 10 Motifs Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K/Black Onyx 10 Motifs Vintage Alhambra Necklace Made In: France Materials: Black onyx and 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: VCA Au750, serial number Closure/Opening: ...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold 10 Motif Necklace, Estate
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs beautifully inlaid with black o...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2117 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2022 RRP £7,900 Inc taxes / $ 8,400 / 9000 € Inc taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Wei...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold and onyx Van Cleef and Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold and onyx Van Cleef and Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold Ten Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Ten Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, With 10 motifs of black onyx Alhambra stones, 15mm each.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Agate 10 Lucky Cloves 18kGold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue agate in round bead settings.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels & Chloe, a Rare, Limited-Edition 18K Gold Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Island City, NY
This was made for a Tokyo Pop Up shop with Van Cleef and Chloe. It was the highlight jewel of the entire collaboration. 10 Clover motifs including, white mother of pearl, black moth...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage and out of production Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with lapis lazuli in round bead settings.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with lapis lazuli in round bead settings.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with lapis lazuli in round bead settings.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with green malachite in round bead settings.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with mother of pearl in round bead settings.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10-Motif Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Vintage Alhambra' necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring 10 clover leaf inspired motifs of carved onyx.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 10 Motif Onyx Gold Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace. Set in 18K yellow gold in a 10 motif black onyx.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx 10 Motif 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Adorn your neck with this elegant necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace has a beautiful weaving of ten motifs crafted from 18k yellow gold and embedded with Onyx stones. The...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Measurements: Length: 16.75 ", Width: 15.00 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx Exterior Color: Yellow Go...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Red Carnelian 10 Motif Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 10 Motif Necklace Stones: Red Carnelian Onyx Metal Type: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Necklace Length:...
Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Ten Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Columbia, MO
MSRP $7,750! DETAILS: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Necklace 18 karat yellow gold 10 motifs of black onyx measuring 14 x 14 mm each 16.8" length MSRP $7,750!
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Red Carnelian 10 Motif Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 10 Motif Necklace Stones: Red Carnelian Onyx Metal Type: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Necklace Length:...
Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
New $24.000 Gucci Crocodile Dusty Turquoise Top Handle Shoulder Strap Medium Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci Crocodile Bamboo Top Handle Bag with Shoulder Strap F/W 2017 Collection, Size Medium. Dusty Turquoise Crocodile Leather, Top Handle Bag with Removable Crocodile Shoulder St...
John Galliano Brown Snakeskin Print Maxi Dress with Asymmetric Neckline, SS 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Fabric: Brown snakeskin print knit jersey of 84% Viscose and 16% Polyester ▪ Details: Asy...
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag. X vintage stamp. Bag is vintage- comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette and locker. No strap. Bag is in very good condition.Gol...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Vintage Chanel 1990s Black and White Halter Maxi Dress, Size 4, Crepe
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
Hermes Birkin 35 Etain Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Birkin 35 Etain Togo Leather with Gold Hardware is a timeless luxury handbag that perfectly balances elegance, functionality, and investment value. Handcrafted in France f...
$15,876
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK8 - US6
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Pink Cowhide Jacket, Pants and Baguette Bag Set, FW 1999
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Fendi ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Alta-Moda, Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Pink and Brown Cowhide Leather ▪ Contents: Fendi Baguette Bag, Jacket and Trous...
$69,850
H 15.75 in W 19.6 in D 10.65 in
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Tan Brown Ligne Ulysse Toile Travel
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Tan Brown Toile Lingne Ulysse ( Special Order Exterior ) - Gold Hardware - Circa late 1980's ( Stamped Circle S ) - YOU WILL NEVER SEE THIS AGAIN Condition: The bag is in grea...
Hermès Birkin 30 3 in 1 in Gold Togo Leather with Gold hardware.
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermès Birkin 30 3 in- in Gold Togo leather with Gold hardware. This exceptional limited edition Birkin features a rare 3-in-1 configuration, offering both classic structure and mo...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging maxi dress with cut out, c. 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging maxi dress with cut out, turtle neck, zip fastening, and pleating down the centre back. c. 1990s
New $1595 Naeem Khan Fully Embellished Silk Tulle Beige Skirt US 4
By Naeem Khan
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Naeem Khan Fully Embellished Silk Skirt Designer size - 4, Color - Cream. 100% Silk; Beads, Sequins and Embroidery Over the Tulle, Side Zip Closure. Measurements: Length - 25 in...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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