Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels , Ruby, And Emerald Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Emerald Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
Mid-20th Century French Artist Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels , Ruby, And Emerald Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Emerald Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A triumph of craftsmanship and elegance, this exquisite bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels is a masterpiece of their signature Mystery-Set technique.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet Description: A striking Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet composed of intricately woven 18K yellow gold li...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 10.80 Carats Ruby & Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A ravishing antique bracelet created by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a solid 18K yellow gold bracelet encrusted with cabochon rubies weighing 10.80 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, 4-Row Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A spellbinding symphony of red and white, this Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet conjures a romance both regal and radiant.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Ruby Diamond Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold, 5.90 Carats
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Fleurette bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in 18K yellow gold and exemplifying the maison’s iconic floral design language.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set 5-Row Ruby And 2-Row Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ legendary craftsmanship, this bracelet showcases the house’s iconic Mystery Set technique, in which richly saturated square-cut rubies are met...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet designed with a floral motif, richly adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds and vibrant multi-color gemstones. The front section...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Cabochon and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Multigem Necklace and Bracelet Set This resplendent set of Van Cleef & Arpels multi-gem 'Médaillon' jewelry exudes timeless elegance and opulence.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby and Diamond Tubular Bracelet mounted in 18kt Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The Barbara Hutton Diamond Ruby Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
A rare French mid-20th century 18 karat gold, platinum, ruby and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Snake Bracelet, French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold ruby bracelet, France, Circa 1968.
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950’s French 18 Carat Gold and Ruby Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, GB
A Van Cleef and Arpels 1950’s French 18 carat Gold and Ruby Bracelet.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Rope Link Charm Bracelet.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
The bracelet designed as a series of rope work curb links, suspending one charm designed as two love birds sitting on a branch in front of a setting sun, the birds set with a pear-sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold, Diamond & Gem-Set Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in NY, NY
A dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum, Gold, Diamond and Gem-Set bracelet.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gem Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
18K gold, Emeralds, ruby & diamonds. N° B2632 GW : 65,7 gros
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
A French mid-20th century 18 karat gold bracelet with rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet features 32 continuous curved link sections each set with a round cut ruby with an ap...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Diamond Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
A French mid-20th century 18 karat gold bracelet with ruby and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Sleekly elegant, this platinum bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels is set with 4.0 carats of exceptional diamonds and 9.0 carats of fine natural rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Cabochon Bracelet, France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby cabochon bracelet in 18k yellow gold, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France, ca. 1960s.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
Made in France, circa 1970, this bangle bracelet is a nice medium size for almost any wrist, it has 1.85 cts totally of fine red cabochon rubies (11 in count) bezel set in 18K. The...
Ruby, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 34 round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS clarity, E color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Carved Emerald & Ruby Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 50 brilliant round cut diamond VVS1 clarity, e color Total weight approx. 1ct 2 rubies total w...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18k Ruby Diamond Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold rubies and diamonds Line bracelet circa 1970’s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Vintage Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: J605 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Description: 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Accompanied With: Presentation Box Gender: Ladies Bracelet Length: 16.5cm Bracelet Width: 1....
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950s Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century "Four Seasons" 18 karat gold and platinum bracelet with rubies, emeralds, sapphires, citrines and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Bracelet Ruby Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Buckle Retro
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning historic retro bracelet created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1940s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large 1940s Retro Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Van Cleef and Arpels Large and Impressive Bangle Bracelet, in period Patriotic colors and in the design style of John Rubel for VCA.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid 20th Century Jeweled "Lawn" Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold bracelet with rubies, sapphires and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 7.50 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Gold Line Bracelet 1970's Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Line bracelet is comprised of articulated basket links Set throughout with round cut rubies - very well matched slightly purplish red Weighing in total approximately 7.50 carats C...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Bagatelle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
Gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold, diamond, sapphire and emerald Bagatelle bracelet, circa 1960.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Gem Set Diamond Braided Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage twisted 18k gold bracelet set with emeralds, sapphires and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970. The bracelet has 17 colored gems and 6 diamonds weighing about 0.60 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Yellow and White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Elegance and charm are exhibited in this vintage, two-tone bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. Incredibly designed in 18K yellow and white gold, the bracelet also has precious rubies...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 9.5 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Tennis Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 38 round cut rubies total weight approx. 9.5ct All rubies are no heat, since Van Cleef & Arpels only uses the best s...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Turquoise Yellow Gold Bird Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold diamond, turquoise and ruby bird charm bracelet, signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Chevron Diamond Rubies Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The wide articulated strap of foliate design decorated with diamonds and rubies crafted bt Van Cleef & Arpels. Designed as chevrons of 180 round diamonds ap. 23.40 cts., spaced by c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 18KT Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Estate Diamond Necklace and 18KT Ruby Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Ruby and Diamond Bracelet. Bracelet contains over 50CTS of Beautiful Fancy Rubies and Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamonds Gold Bracelet by André Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Weight: 66gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold and platinum Condition: Very good Stones: 18 round rubies • Total carat weight: 2ct approximately 6 round diamonds • Total carat weight: 0.60c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 0.53 in W 1.03 in
VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock Bracelet Watch– 18K Gold Mystery Set Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock watch bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with mystery-set square-cut rubies, a revolutionary technique patented by Van Cleef ...
18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1970's Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef bracelet, 18KT gold in detailed openwork of spiraled spoke elements set with cabachon rubies, emeralds and diamonds.
Ruby, Emerald
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, designed as a line of flowerheads set with 18 round rubies weighing approximately 3.00 carats, and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ruby and diamond bracelet, designed as three rows of invisibly-set calibré-cut rubies, with 153 rubies weighing approximately 31.67 total carats, bordered by collet-set circular-cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold, Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, NY made circa 1970
Magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
Marked Van Cleef & Arpels #29523.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Diamond Foliate Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stylized foliate link bracelet, accented by prong-set full-cut round diamonds and gem Burmese rubies, the 40 diamonds weighing approximately 5.00 total carats and 42 rubies weighing ...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Foliate Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stylized foliate link bracelet, accented by prong-set full-cut round diamonds and gem Burmese rubies, the 40 diamonds weighing approximately 5.00 total carats and 42 rubies weighing ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Important Mystery-Set Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
This fabulous flexible bracelet is mystery-set with diagonal lines of square-cut diamonds within a ground of square-cut rubies, mounted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Signed VCA....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Ruby 18k Rose Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This beautiful bracelet from Van Cleef and Arpels belongs to their Frivole collection which is all about demure floral motifs designed with airy aesthetics.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1960s Elephant Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold link charm bracelet set with 90 diamonds weighing approximately 3 cts and suspending a basket weave good luck elephant with 10 diamonds set in the ear and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Gold, Diamond & Gemstone Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K curb link bracelet with three charms comprised of a Koala bear set with approximately 1 carat of "F-VVS" diamonds, a dog with ruby eyes and a cat with emerald eyes and a black o...
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Bracelet with Gem Set "Ocean View" Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The ocean is made of malachite and the sky of lapis. Both bracelet and charm are signed VCA made in France. It is rare to find a Van Cleef bracelet that is truly matching to a charm.
Diamond, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Buckle Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
The foldover clasp is prong set with small faceted round rubies. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels. c1950s
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 is presented here in Rouge Exotique lizard, a softened red tone that balances vibrancy with restraint. The color offers presence while remaining versatile, makin...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
$2,990
Size: IT44 / Large
JOHN GALLIANO 2000's Vintage Gazette Newsprint Newspaper Maxi Dress Gown w. Slit
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage 2000's Newspaper print Pullover Has stretch Huge side slit IT44 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 58, pit to pit 16 to 19, smallest of waist 1...
$546Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
$3,138
Size: Recommended Size; UK 8
S/S 1998 Givenchy Haute Couture by Alexander McQueen Long Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
A remarkable Givenchy Haute Couture suit from Spring / Summer 1998, designer by Alexander McQueen. The suit is crafted from an incredibly lightweight Silk & Wool blend plaid cloth. F...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
$935
Size: Recommended Size; UK 8
Spring 2010 Vivienne Westwood shiny black Wet Look Corset Cocktail Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2010 Vivienne Westwood Corset Dress, in a shiny black wet-look material that clings beautifully to the body. The dress features an inbuilt boned interior corset, stra...
The Row Margaux 15 Black Calfskin Tote Bag with Gold Hardware
By The Row
Located in London, GB
- Black - Matte-grained calfskin leather - Gold-tone hardware - Softly structured bag design - Belted side detailing - Interior toggle closure - Buckled side fastenings - Top handles...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
$1,753
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10
A/W 2003 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet Off-Shoulder Bustier Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime Autumn/Winter 2003 Vivienne Westwood ensemble ! Featuring a black velvet off-shoulder silhouette, wrap around top with complimenting black wool circle skirt. The top featur...
Black knit sleeveless dress with black sequin ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit sleeveless dress with black sequin. Knit composition: 88% wool, 10% nylon, 2% stretch. SIZE M
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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
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Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.