Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Necklace . Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Shell Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Vintage Alhambra Collection Pendant. 18k Yellow Gold with
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
- Clip-back earrings with earring post - Signed VCA 750 Vintage Alhambra design Purchase includes
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 18K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND RING. Details: Metal: 18k Yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace Metal: 18k yellow
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motifs Long Necklace Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra carnelian 20 motifs long necklace in 18kt yellow gold, ref
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Malachite 18K Yellow Gold Clover Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, with Original VCA Pouch
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS "Vintage Alhambra" Yellow Gold Necklace.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA "Vintage Alhambra" 18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Necklace. The necklace
18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Br
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
. Comes with its pouch. VCA Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian alhambra
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
One can't deny the timeless elegance of a VCA Alhambra jewel. This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Alahambra Peruvian Turquoise Earrings & Necklace Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
pendant Signature VCA Vintage Alhambra clover leaf motif. Chain length : 16.8 inches. Earrings set in 18K
Van Cleef Arpels Limited Edition Raspberry Pink Sèvres Porcelain Magic Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Pink Gold, raspberry pink Sèvres porcelain - Signature VCA Vintage Alhambra cloverleaf motif - Color
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel Raspberry Pink Sèvres Porcelain Magic Pendant 18k Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Pink Gold, raspberry pink Sèvres porcelain - Signature VCA Vintage Alhambra cloverleaf motif - Color
Gold
Green Vintage VCA Alhambra Clover Jade Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1960's VCA Alhambra Jade Collection Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with one diamond. Size
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold VCA Coral Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Gold coral Alhambra ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1980. This ring has a polished
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Clove Brown Stone Gold VCA Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
This very desirable Vintage VCA alhambra Necklace is made in solid 18 Karat Gold. It Composed of 20
18k 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
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Obsidian Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k rose gold obsidian and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant
18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Mother of Pearl Clover 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A single clover motif adorns Van Cleef & Arpels' Vintage Alhambra Earrings! White mother of pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 chalcedony alhambra motifs 15mm each Details: Weight
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's Glorious "Alhambra Vintage
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's Glorious "Alhambra Vintage
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Coral Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
"Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 coral alhambra motifs 15mm each Details: Weight: 10.2 grams Length
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Coral Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
"Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 coral alhambra motifs 15mm each Details: Weight: 10.8 grams
Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 chalcedony alhambra motifs 15mm each Details: Weight
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's Glorious Alhambra
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 motifs of tiger's eye Alhambra stones 15mm each The
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 motifs of tiger's eye Alhambra stones 15mm each The
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Necklace Specifications Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Vintage Alhambra Hallmarks: VCA Au750 JD466446
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 mother of pearl Alhambra motifs 15mm each. Details
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
original box. Necklace Specifications: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Vintage Alhambra Hallmarks: VCA
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Tiger Eye Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
included. Necklace Specifications Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Vintage Alhambra Hallmarks: VCA Au750
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KY Gold Vintage Alhambra MOP Pendant Necklace box + papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Hallmarks: VCA Au750, Serial Number, Eagle
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif MOP 18ky Gold Bracelet New
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Specifications Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Vintage Alhambra Hallmarks: VCA Au750 R5022 JF121644 Metal: 18K
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection, meticulously crafted in 18 karat
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bulls-Eye Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pendant Neck
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VCA bag included. Necklace Specifications Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Vintage Alhambra Hallmarks
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 white mother of pearl alhambra motifs 15mm each This
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 mother of pearl Alhambra motifs 15mm each. This bracelet
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in MIAMI, FL
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 motifs of Mother Of Pearl Alhambra stones 15mm each
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef VCA Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef VCA Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Ring Metal: 18k yellow god Size - 7
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vca Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
", Pendant Length: 15.40 mm, Pendant Width: 14.85 mm Weight 6.5gr Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra ring with Turquoise and Diamond Retaired
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Faithful to the very first Alhambra® jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.59 in L 0.9 in
VCA Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace with Malachite & Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lucerne, CH
. 18 Karat yellow gold Alhambra Vintage Assay Mark: OR 750 Makers Mark: VCA © 79 Serial Number
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.59 in L 0.9 in
VCA Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Lapis Lazuli in 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lucerne, CH
rare find that embodies sophistication and style. 18 Karat yellow gold Alhambra Vintage Assay: 750
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Agate earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
VCA Vintage Alhambra earrings in 18K yellow gold and blue agate stone. As each stone is unique, its
Agate, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
One can't deny the timeless elegance of a VCA Alhambra jewel. This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5-Motif Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
admired bracelet is from the VCA Vintage Alhambra Collection presenting five 15mm clover motifs, each set
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5-Motif Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
bracelet is from the VCA Vintage Alhambra Collection presenting five 15mm clover motifs, each set with a 18
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5-Motif Blue Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
admired bracelet is from the VCA Vintage Alhambra Collection presenting five 15mm clover motifs, each set
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Raspberry Pink Sèvres Porcelain Magic Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Rose Gold, raspberry pink Sèvres porcelain - Signature VCA Vintage Alhambra cloverleaf motif - Color
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA 18 Karat Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA 18K Vintage Alhambra Onyx Earrings Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 7.13
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's Glorious "Alhambra Vintage
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's Glorious Alhambra Vintage
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's Glorious Alhambra Vintage
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Malachite Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
VCA's absolutely stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 motifs of malachite alhambra stones
Malachite, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Part of VCA's Glorious "Alhambra
Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif 32 Inch Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage VCA alhambra Necklace is made in solid 18 Karat Gold 'Alhambra' Necklace, Van Cleef
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18K White Gold Earring Studs
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
diamond VCA Alhambra Vintage Size Earring Studs in eighteen karat 18K white gold. Covered with 42 round
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger's Eye Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
stunning "Vintage Alhambra" collection. With 5 motifs of tiger's eye alhambra stones 15mm each This
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Chanel Braided Raffia & Gold Tone Metal Dark Beige Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Braided Raffia Mini Crossbody Bag in dark beige color with gold tone hardware. Comes with a crossbody leather and metal twined shoulder strap. Logo turn lock flap closure on t...
Hermès NEW Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin 25 crafted of Togo leather in Prussian Blue with palladium hardware. The piece is new and very sought after. Date stamp K for 2025. It comes with the full set: clochett...
Hermes Birkin 30 Sellier Bronze Dore Veau Madame Leather With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermès Birkin 30 is a rare find in the stunning Bronze Doré Veau Madame leather, a refined and graceful hue that complements both classic and contemporary outfits. Its Sellier d...
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Dior Saddle bag, crafted in scratch resistant grained c...
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...
HERMES Craie cream Epsom leather BIRKIN 25 SELLIER Tote Bag w PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 Sellier bag in Craie (chalk white) Veau Epsom leather, a crisp and architectural expression of the house’s most coveted icon. Crafted in the structure...
$95,400
H 6.3 in W 11 in D 1.57 in
Hermès Kelly Elan Folie Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile & Feather Noir with Gold
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Kelly Elan Folie Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile & Feather Noir with Gold Hardware This exceptional Hermès Kelly Elan Folie is a rare and dramatic piece that blends sophistica...
$3,962
H 6.7 in D 3.55 in L 8.67 in
Black leather bag with embossed monogramme and double strap LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather bag with embossed monogramme and double strap, one in gold metal chain, one in detachable leather. Orange suede lining. Zip closure on the top front with branded zip pu...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
Hermès Vert Fonce Clemence Picotin Lock 18 PM GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Vert Fonce Clemence Picotin Lock 18 PM GHW SKU: Z152252 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Hermès has a long history of ties with the equestrian world...
Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Birkin 25cm Sellier Black Collectors Dream Bag Very rare to find Box Leather especially in a Birkin 25 Sellier Highly Sought after by Hermes Collectors Gold Hardware Understa...
Hermès NIB Shoulder Birkin Light 29
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès authentic brand new in box birkin shoulder light 29 in black evercolor leather and sits comfortably on the shoulder. Black evercolor leather, tonal stitching, multicolor stipe...
Hermes NIB Birkin 30 Gold Togo Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 30cm Birkin bag in gold togo leather and palladium hardware. Partial plastic on hardware, worn a few times. Handle drop, 3"L. Includes clochette, tirette, lock, keys, 2 dust b...
HERMES Craie white Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier bag in Craie (chalk white) Veau Epsom leather with gold-plated hardware. Features a refined, structured Sellier silhouette with crisp edges and...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Emerald Shiny Niloticus bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Emerald Shiny Niloticus bag. GHW. Plastic on the hardware. Beautiful emerald color with gold hardware. Excellent pre owned condition. P square stamp. Bag come...
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.
The classic ’60s design has become particularly popular among sporty types.
Day or night, the vintage jewels make a statement.
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?
The tiny lovers inch closer together by the hour and minute until they finally embrace on a world-famous bridge.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.