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Van Cleef & Arpels Long Romance a Paris Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
This delightful necklace from the coveted House of Van Cleef & Arpels' Romance a Paris Collection, showcases a story depicting a scene of romance and symbolizes the everlasting magic...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Miniature Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301497 Comes With Box Only Date 2021 RRP £3,250 Incl. Taxes / €3,850 Incl. Taxes / $3,600 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO85900 Serial Number JC****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
The chain may also be worn at a length of 15 inches. This necklace will be accompanied by the original Van Cleef & Arpels Authenticity Certificate.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
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
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 1 Motif Diamond 18K White Gold Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Gold 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage White Coral 20 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace.
Coral, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Mother-of-Pearl Alhambra White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1446 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARN18900 Date Circa 2012 Retail Price £10,400 Including taxes / $ 11,700 Excluding taxes / 12600 € Including taxes Se...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1195 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARF48700 Date Circa 2018 Retail Price £2600 Including taxes / 3150 € Including taxes / $2930 Excluding tax Serial No ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace Mint condition 18k White Gold Stone: MOP Charm Dimension: 18x18 mm Length:18 '' Lock: Lobster Comes with box, no certi...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat White Gold Grey Mother Of Pearl Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM2091 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Description: 18k White Gold Grey Mother Of Pearl & Diamond Fly & Flutter Butterfly Necklace Accompanied With: Certificate & Presentation Box G...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl White Gold 6-Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k white gold and set with Mother-of-Pearl.
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Special Limited Edition Alhambra Magic Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
No one does it quite like Van Cleef & Arpels! This timeless beauty is in 18 karat white gold and features 16 mixed motif stations, in lapis, turquoise and mother of pearl.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Antoinette Diamond Flower Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented by the renowned Van Cleef & Arpels, this sublime “Antoinette” necklace features an endearingly elegant design and tasteful diamond décor. The necklace is crafted from luxur...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 10 Clover Motif Alhambra 18k White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Full Item Details 18K White Gold / AU 750 Length of Necklace: 20 Inches Long "VCA" stamp present on the clasp "VCA Au750" present on one of the motifs VCA Serial Number stamped/engr...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Necklace Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K White Gold AU 750 Diamond Pave Motifs - Around 1.00 Carat Weight EF/VS Quality Grades The brilliance and sparkle of the diamonds is of the highest level. Please review all photo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701553 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2014 RRP £4,450 Incl. Taxes/ €5,250 Incl. Taxes / $5,050 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN32200 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Gold...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Petillante Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Petillante 18k White Gold pear and round sapphire and diamond necklace pendant.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Holiday pendant Alhambra diamond 2022 necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
2022 Light Green Celadon Sèvres Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Diamond Holiday Pendant Necklace Features: - Limited edition released in 2022 as the holiday pendant - Light green celadon...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Breeze 0.60 Carat 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, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Sautoir Pearls Diamonds White Gold 18 Kt Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 2-row cultured pearls long necklace Sautoir The necklace is signed and numbered Diameter of the beads approximately: 7mm Clasp in 18 kt white gold and diamonds fo...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Magic Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Pendant Necklace With 1 alhambra shape mother of pearl 27mm This necklace comes with Van Cleef & Arpels certificate.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Turquoise White Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0697 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARP4DN00 Date 2021 Re...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Faithful to the very first Alhambra® jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance. Inspired by the...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" pendant necklace, featuring clover-shaped carved mother-of-pearl motif within a beaded 18k white gold frame and suspended from a polished 18k whit...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Limited Addition Pink Sapphire 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 and Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold and embellished with emeralds and a diamond. The necklace weighs 5 grams and is presented with a 17” chain, onto whic...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, a harmonious blend of elegance and spirituality. Crafted with the utmost prec...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Turquoise Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The charming blend of radiant 18K yellow gold and precious diamonds weighing in total 0.25ct is contrasted tastefully by the splendid turquoise stone of a marvelous shape in the pend...
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
From the immaculate gleam and intriguing pattern of the 18K yellow gold chain to the luxurious resplendence of diamonds totaling 0.85ct and regal allure of the 0.45ct sapphire, this ...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Pearl Necklace by André Vassort
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding necklace from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Van Cleef & Arpels.
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Diamond Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 18k white gold pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Pure Alhambra collection. The pendant features a 4-leaf clover motif set with 13 round brilliant cut diamonds with a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra White Gold and Mother-of-Pearl 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold and White Mother of Pearl 20 Station necklace.
18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace 10 Motifs Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs mother of pearl necklace.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Pendants Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA Butterfly Necklace Diamond Marques cut center Diamond and Six Rounds. Hallmarked vca 750 Numbered .18 inch necklace adjustable to 16 Unpolished original patina ,
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van-Cleef Adjustable Chain in 18K White Gold 18'' Long
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van-Cleef Material 18K White Gold Chain Length 18'' Long Chain Adjustable 16''-18'' Chain Weight 3gr Gender Unisex Condition New, never worn Comes with Van-Cleef pend...
White Gold
Van-Cleef Adjustable Chain in 18K White Gold 18'' Long!
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van-Cleef Material 18K White Gold Chain Length 18'' Long Chain Adjustable 16''-18'' Chain Weight 3gr Gender Unisex Condition New, never worn Comes with Van-Cleef pendant...
White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A fine vintage necklace with a classic floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with round br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Treflle 0.52ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A fine vintage necklace with a classic floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with round brill...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pave Turquoise Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds and a turquoise stone. The necklace weighs 8.4 grams and is presented with a 17...
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Small Pendant
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 brilliant-cut round diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 4.4 grams. It features a cross pendant attached onto an adjustable chain that measures up to 16” in length...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 4.4 grams. It features a cross pendant attached onto an adjustable chain that measures up to 16” in length...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Turquoise Yellow Gold Pendant Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This exquisite vintage necklace is a Van Cleef & Arpels design presented in classy 18K yellow gold that offers an exceptionally prestigious appearance. The necklace is decorated with...
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Coral Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels vintage necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with a diamond and a coral. Weighing 6.6 grams, the necklace is presented with a 15.00” chain feat...
Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Created for the exquisite “Cosmos” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this sublime necklace boasts an exceptionally refined design that is beautifully presented in classy 18K yellow g...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This extravagant yet adorable necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels is a must have for all women! The precious pendant is gorgeously designed in the shape of a butterfly, with its wings ado...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Papillion Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace. A beautiful and rare vintage piece with a stunning marquise cut deep blue sapphire ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Papillion Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace. A stunning pendant with unique butterfly design, typical of Van Cleef &...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra White MOP 18K Yellow Gold 14 Motif Necklace BP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra White Mother-of-Pearl 18K Yellow Gold 14-Motif Necklace w/ Box & Certificate Experience the timeless elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels with...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphires and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship that captures the essence of timeless elegance. T...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Round Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Inspired by the clover leaf, these icons of luck are adorned with a border of golden beads. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARA46100 Style: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Neck...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Paved Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. CT-2017 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARD81200 Date Circa 2012 ___________________________________________________________________ Metal 18K White Gold Serial No. JB****** S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Two Butterfly Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace Box & COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Two Butterfly Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 6.12 grams Diamonds: 0.88 CTW D-F IF-VVS round natural diamonds Chain: 16.54 inch...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef&Arpels Necklace Holiday Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic extremely rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Holiday necklace features gold Mother of Pearl with round center set diamond. Limited ...
White Diamond, 18k 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.
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.
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.