Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Brooch 18kt Gold with 4.64cts Diamonds & Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very beautiful piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Convertible Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold 3.16 Cts Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled pendant brooch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very chic and delicate piece, created in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This convertible pendant-brooch has ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Alhambra White Gold Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Bow Collar Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming, offbeat design by Van Cleef & Arpels, this is a remarkable piece made of 18K yellow gold. A rather interesting chain is complemented by a lovely pendant in the shape of a...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage VCA Mother of Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage VCA 33 Inch Mother of Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Alhambra Necklace. Featuring numerous polished mother of pearl clovers. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, signed VCA, serial...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Quartz Pendant Watch Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The necklace is made of 18K white gold and presented with a snake chain onto which a diamond-set watch pendant is attached.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VCA Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace 18k Diamond Onyx BNP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this beautiful Guaranteed Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Fifth Avenue Edition Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace with original VCA inner & outer boxes, insurance ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct gold diamond and ruby set Necklace, Earrings and Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An Ruby and diamond necklace with detachable brooch and matching earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels, set in 18 ct gold. With step-cut ruby claw set with surrounded by diamonds. 8 pe...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace and Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Boasting fabulous matching motifs and a glamorous overall tone, this astonishing 18K yellow gold set from the Cosmos collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is comprised of a necklace a...
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie De Pres Diamond and Sapphire Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Material: 18K white gold Necklace: Diamonds: 103 round brilliant cut = 6.90cttw Color: G Clarity: VVS1 Sapphire: 127 multi cut = 23.64cttw Bracelet: Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow White and Rose Gold Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace/Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This beautiful bow necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels offers a look of pure sophistication and extravagance.
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Simple and sweet are the perfect words to describe this pendant necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace and butterfly-shaped pendant are both made of 18K yellow gold while the...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Alhambra White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace featuring 9 Alhambra stations pave set with the finest Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Breeze Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This lavish pendant necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels is truly outstanding and will be treasured for a lifetime.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Take your fashion to new heights with this adorable necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a butterfly pendant with a body made of diamo...
Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold and beautiful are the perfect words to describe this luxurious necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a beautiful butterfly with bl...
Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold/ MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold/Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace Made In: France Year of Production: 2021 Materials: Mother of pearl, 18k white gold Hallmarks: VCA Au750,...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Gold Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Opening its delightful mother of pearl wings to reveal a precious diamond, the enchanting butterfly pendant in this compelling 18K yellow gold necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels offers...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Necklace 20 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Necklace 20 Motif - Stunning White Gold Long necklace. 20 Mother of Pearl motifs.
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Rada Chain Necklace 18"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van Cleef Arpels Mint condition 18k White Gold Adjustable chain length: 16-18” Width: 1.1mm Weight: 3gr Comes with Van Cleef box Retail: $950
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Small Cross Pendant Necklace is a delicate and elegant piece of jewelry that combines timeless design with exquisite craftsmanship.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pink Opal White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Necklace By Van Cleef & Arpels.
Opal, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Snowflake Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed as an openwork graduated band coming to a point, the front set with a series of circular-cut diamond snowflakes, alternating with pairs of circular-cut diamonds, within a ci...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Rada Chain Necklace 18"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van Cleef Arpels Mint condition 18k White Gold Adjustable chain length: 16-18” Width: 1.1mm Weight: 3gr Comes with Van Cleef box Retail: $950
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301838 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2009 Model VCARA58600 Serial Number CL****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.75ct approx Weight Approx...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Turquoise White Gold 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs beautifully inlaid with turquoise in round bead settings.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K white gold cross pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k white gold and set with D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K white gold cross pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K white gold cross pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 2ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. Measurements: Necklace measures 16″ in length....
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Small Cross Pendant Necklace is a delicate and elegant piece of jewelry that combines timeless design with exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1418 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Date Circa 2014 Serial No. JE****** __________________________________ Metal 18K White Gold Weight Approx 5.4g Length Approx ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 10 Motif White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Mint condition 18K White gold Gemstone Diamond Chain length 16.54 Pendant length 17mm Width 17.3mm Weight 5gr Diamond carat 0.88ct Clarity VVS-1 Grade D-E-F
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Pure Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic authentic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace featuring 9 motifs set with the finest Van Cleef & Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k white gold and set with D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Limited Pink Sapphire White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous limited edition Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k white gold, set with pink sapphire...
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Fleurette Flower White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Sapphire Fleurette Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ten Motifs Chalcedony Alhambra White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Teal Turquoise White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise White Gold Pendant Necklace – 18K White Gold (Au750) Total Weight: 5.4 grams Turquoise Gemstone Clover Turquoise exhibits a light te...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 18k White Gold Turquoise Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
This butterfly-shaped pendant has been a favorite among fans and is made of gorgeous turquoise and hangs delicately from an 18k white gold chain. This gorgeous necklace is perfect fo...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pink Opal White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Necklace By Van Cleef & Arpels.
Opal, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pink Opal White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Necklace By Van Cleef & Arpels.
Opal, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Diamond Flowerlace Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels is from their Flowerlace collection and features 78 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 2.37ct total colour E-F, clarity VVS, made in 18k White Gold.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Lapis Onyx Malachite Interchangable Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels pendant necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut round diamonds on an estimated 0.25 carats.
Coral, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Petillante Necklace and Earrings Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant ensemble features both a pendant necklace and matching earrings, each meticulously hand crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire and diamond necklace in 18k white gold set with 27 gorgeous natural sapphires weighing in at 11.88 cts and 50 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds weigh...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pavé 14 Motif White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The necklace is beautifully made of 18K white gold and it is lavishly embellished with a plethora of scintillating diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite Alhambra necklace, circa 2008, is finely handmade in 18 Karat white gold.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Necklace Six Motifs
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
There are approximately 182 stones of pure white Diamonds. This comes with the original receipt from Van Cleef stating the amount paid with serial numbers.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" necklace featuring ten clover-shaped mother-of-pearl motifs in 18k white gold beaded frames, the stations spaced on an 18k white gold chain.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Opal Vintage Alhambra Ten Motif White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold 10-Motif Pink Opal Vintage Alhambra Necklace by Van Cleef & Arples.
Opal, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Chalcedony White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2537 RRP £9,500 Inc taxes / $ 10,100 Excluding taxes /11.100 € Inc taxes Model ARD34800 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Chalcedony Weight approx 25.47 g Len...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise Alhambra is a very rare piece, especially this medium size of the turquoise Alhambra which you won't find it comes to the market very often because VCA h...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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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.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.