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Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Astrological Signs Vintage Rare 18K Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Astrological Signs Vintage Rare 18K Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Astrological Signs Vintage Rare 18K Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Tysons, VA

Rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Astrological Signs bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, dating to the 1970s–1980s period.

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Vintage 1970s French Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Bracelet Necklace Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Bracelet Necklace Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Bracelet Necklace Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Here we have a striking 18ct yellow gold necklace come bracelet set from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels. A trio of individual pieces including a ...

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Signs Astrology Vintage 18K Gold Anchor Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Signs Astrology Vintage 18K Gold Anchor Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Signs Astrology Vintage 18K Gold Anchor Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Tysons, VA

Rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Star Astrological Signs bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, dating to the 1970s–1980s period.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Medal Cancer Mini Charm in 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Medal Cancer Mini Charm in 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Medal Cancer Mini Charm in 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Tokyo, JP

■Item No.: 23190401 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Item Name: Zodiac Medal Cancer Mini Charm ■Ref.

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Vintage 1970s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Rose Gold Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Rose Gold Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Rose Gold Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Both meaningful and luxurious, Van Cleef & Arpels zodiac jewels are celebrated among collectors for their rarity, artistry, and deeply personal symbolism.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Georges L'enfant Jumbo Virgo Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Georges L'enfant Jumbo Virgo Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Georges L'enfant Jumbo Virgo Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary example of vintage French haute joaillerie, this authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo zodiac pendant is among the most sought-after creations from the maison's celebra...

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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Medallion Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Medallion Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Medallion Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

1970s vintage 18k yellow gold medallion, by Van Cleef & Arpels, depicting Taurus Zodiac sign.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Just arrived and waiting for those born a Taurus (April 20th-May 20th) this large size coveted Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage pendant zodiac charm will always ...

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 36-Inches, Georges L'enfant Chain
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 36-Inches, Georges L'enfant Chain

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 36-Inches, Georges L'enfant Chain

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant maker 18K yellow gold Length: 36 inches Weight: 55.2 grams Signed, numbered, and maker marked Original companion chain for Van Cleef & Arpels jumb...

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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Russian Armorial Prince Troubetskoy Crest 18k Gold Cigar Pendant Fob Tool
Large Russian Armorial Prince Troubetskoy Crest 18k Gold Cigar Pendant Fob Tool

Large Russian Armorial Prince Troubetskoy Crest 18k Gold Cigar Pendant Fob Tool

Located in New York, NY

This piece also makes a handsome, substantial medallion, a style popularized by Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier in their Zodiac lines and Bulgari in Monette.

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20th Century French Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Leo Zodiac Single Pendant
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Leo Zodiac Single Pendant

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Leo Zodiac Single Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Total Item Weight (g): 16.1 Diameter: approx. 1.0 inches Thickness: 2.89 mm Hallmark: VCA Serial Number Estate Van ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Malachite Diamond Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Malachite Diamond Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Malachite Diamond Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold zodiac medallion. Aries sign on malachite, with one diamond on the star and one emerald eye.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Zodiac Pendant Taurus
Van Cleef Zodiac Pendant Taurus

Van Cleef Zodiac Pendant Taurus

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Van Cleef Zodiac Pendant Taurus

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Taurus Zodiac Pendant - Circa 1960 Designed in the style of an ancient coin, this Taurus zodiac pendant is for those born between April 19- May 20. The front of the gold pendant fea...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Taurus Medallion
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Taurus Medallion

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Taurus Medallion

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Signed VCA B1935 D3 Diam : 4 cm Georges Lenfant was one of the most important Parisian jewelry workshops of the 20th century, producing exceptional pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels....

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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Sign Medallion Capricorn in Malachite
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Sign Medallion Capricorn in Malachite

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Sign Medallion Capricorn in Malachite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

In the House of the Ram The sky never forgets. This monumental Van Cleef & Arpels medallion, crafted circa 1970, pays celestial homage to Capricorn with mythic grandeur.

Category

Vintage 1970s Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Aquarius Gold Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Aquarius Gold Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Aquarius Gold Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

The sign's signature water jar is in relief on the front of this vintage, circa 1970's, Van Cleef & Arpels zodiac charm, and the reverse side features the date of Aquarius in Roman n...

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef and Arpels Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef and Arpels Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A classic Van Cleef and Arpels Zodiac pendant in 18 karat gold, sodalite, diamond, and emerald.

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo Zodiac Pendant.The Virgo figure at the center of the disc is made of 18K yellow gold and one of the stars is encrusted with a diamond at the center.

Category

Vintage 1970s More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Geneva, CH

Estate Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant.

Category

Late 20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed Van Cleef and Arpels serial number 16V5162. Measuring approximately 26.5mm in diameter with an approximate gross weight of 19.2 grams.

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Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Gold Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Gold Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

This Van Cleef & Arpels vintage Pisces zodiac sign is assigned to those born between February 20-March 20.

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French More Jewelry

Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Leo Zodiac Bracelet
Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Leo Zodiac Bracelet

Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Leo Zodiac Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold bracelet with chunky oval links featuring cut out leo symbols, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, France, circa 1970. weight: 21.49 gram length: 17.5 cm or 18...

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Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Aries Zodiac
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Aries Zodiac

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Aries Zodiac

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Modelled as an 18K yellow gold medallic pendant, one side depicting Aries the ram in raised relief, the reverse showing the dates of this zodiac sign with Roman numeral. Designed by ...

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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Pisces Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Pisces Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Pisces Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Bold elegant pendant that is a great addition to your jewelry collection if you were born between February 19th and March 20th.

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1970s 18k gold pendant and necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, depicting Aquarius zodiac sign.

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS, A Gold Zodiac Pendant
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS, A Gold Zodiac Pendant

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS, A Gold Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A stylish Zodiac pendant by Van Cleef and Arpels. The 18k yellow gold rectangular pendant measuring 1 5/8" x 5/8" (with bale)engraved with the word TAURUS on a "distressed" ground w...

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French Necklace Enhancers

Van Cleef & Arpels Aries Zodiac Gold Pendant Charm

Van Cleef & Arpels Aries Zodiac Gold Pendant Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970, "Aries" zodiac pendant charm, designed in the style of an ancient coin, is for those born between March 21-April 19th.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Charm

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

The sign's signature water jar is in relief on the front of this vintage, circa 1970's, Van Cleef & Arpels zodiac charm, and the reverse side features the date of Aquarius in Rom...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Malachite & Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Malachite & Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Malachite & Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Bold and colorful Zodiac sign pendant created by Van Cleef & Arpels in Italy in the 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Necklace Enhancers

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Charm

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

The sign's signature water jar is in relief on the front of this Van Cleef & Arpels vintage zodiac charm, and the reverse side features the date of Aquarius in Roman numerals fla...

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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 6 grams MEASUREMENTS: 3/4" Diameter HALLMARKS: VCA, 18K A vintage (circa 1970s) 18k gold Taurus Zodiac ...

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels France Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels France Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels France Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Van Cleef & Arpels France 18k gold cufflinks, depicting Taurus Zodiac signs.

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

A Van Cleef & Arpels & Georges Lenfant Gemini Zodiac Pendant
A Van Cleef & Arpels & Georges Lenfant Gemini Zodiac Pendant

A Van Cleef & Arpels & Georges Lenfant Gemini Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold vintage gemini zodiac pendant, resembling an ancient coin, depicting two man facing each other in opposite direction and Roman numbers and the symbol for the Gemini ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Fairfield, CT

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold These Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks were made with extreme precision and skill in 18k yellow gold, weighing 22.2 gr...

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Vintage 1960s Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Zodiac Aries Necklace French Circa 1970
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Zodiac Aries Necklace French Circa 1970

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Zodiac Aries Necklace French Circa 1970

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Van Cleef & Arpels handsome Zodiac pendant. The 18k 1 1/2"( without bale) textured and mirror finished yellow gold Aries pendant with a 34" hammered yellow gold chain.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo Zodiac Pendant on a Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo Zodiac Pendant on a Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo Zodiac Pendant on a Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold vintage Virgo zodiac pendant, resembling an ancient coin, depicting a unicorn and a woman and Roman numbers and the symbol for the Virgo sign on the back, circa 1970...

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Leo Zodiac Pendant By G. Lenfant
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Leo Zodiac Pendant By G. Lenfant

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Leo Zodiac Pendant By G. Lenfant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

18k yellow gold pendant featuring a detailed lion motif. Designed by George Lenfant & Crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, France, 1970. Total weight 16.0g. Length 27.6mm. Sizable.

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels by Georges L'Enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels by Georges L'Enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels by Georges L'Enfant Taurus Zodiac Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

Designed by Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels "Zodiaque medal Tauri" this Taurus Zodiac is attached to an Italian oval link 27 inch necklace.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace
Van Cleef and Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace

Van Cleef and Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Enter the celestial realm with the contemporary Zodiaque long necklace, specifically the Piscium (Pisces) design by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this necklace is a m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite Diamond Zodiac Yellow Gold Large Pendant
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite Diamond Zodiac Yellow Gold Large Pendant

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite Diamond Zodiac Yellow Gold Large Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Malachite Zodiac Large Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 round diamond, 2 round emeralds and a large malachite.

Category

20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Necklace
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Necklace

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Rare small size vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold Aquarius zodiac pedant with signed chain circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Astrological Zodiac Cancer Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Astrological Zodiac Cancer Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Astrological Zodiac Cancer Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Bright, eye-catching pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels, made is France in the 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Gold Zodiac Taurus Necklace French Circa 1970
Van Cleef and Arpels Gold Zodiac Taurus Necklace French Circa 1970

Van Cleef and Arpels Gold Zodiac Taurus Necklace French Circa 1970

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A large V.C.A. Taurus Pendant and Chain. The 1 5/8" 18k yellow gold pendant featuring Taurus is suspended from a 27" oval link chain. Made for Van Cleef and Arpels Georges L'Enfant ,...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond 18K Gold Whimsical Taurus Zodiac Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond 18K Gold Whimsical Taurus Zodiac Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond 18K Gold Whimsical Taurus Zodiac Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is designed as a stylized whimsical bull with groove-textured features Featuring a detailed brushed gold body and high polish gold tail With platinum ears and hooves - bead se...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels, A Gold Zodiac Taurus Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, A Gold Zodiac Taurus Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, A Gold Zodiac Taurus Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A Van Cleef & Arpels, gold zodiac Taurus pendant in 18 karat yellow gold.

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Vintage 1970s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels France Georges L'Enfant Modernist Virgo Zodiac Gold Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels France Georges L'Enfant Modernist Virgo Zodiac Gold Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels France Georges L'Enfant Modernist Virgo Zodiac Gold Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Small but powerful and rare this Van Cleef & Arpels France Georges L'Enfant modernist Virgo zodiac 18 karat yellow gold pendant is both precious and collectible.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries Zodiac Gold Pendant Small
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries Zodiac Gold Pendant Small

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries Zodiac Gold Pendant Small

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Small but very powerful this rare Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries zodiac modernist 18 karat yellow gold pendant charm is both precious and collectible.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Scorpio Zodiac Gold Disc Pendant.
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Scorpio Zodiac Gold Disc Pendant.

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Scorpio Zodiac Gold Disc Pendant.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Scorpios are born leaders and live to experience and express emotions, and this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Scorpio zodiac 18 karat yellow gold disc pendant will le...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Gemini Zodiac Modernist Gold Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Gemini Zodiac Modernist Gold Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Gemini Zodiac Modernist Gold Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Make it a double. This rare Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Gemini zodiac modernist pendant features its celestial double symbol of two people (twins) on the front and th...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Taurus Zodiacal Ring In 18Kt Gold With Two Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Taurus Zodiacal Ring In 18Kt Gold With Two Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Taurus Zodiacal Ring In 18Kt Gold With Two Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Taurus zodiac ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very rare zodiacal ring, created by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Crab Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Crab Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Crab Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized crab with dimensional features - representing the astrological sign of Cancer Comprised of an abstract geometric motif body atop stipple texture and cartoonish...

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Virgo Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Virgo Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Virgo Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Stamford, CT

Van Cleef and Arpels Virgo zodiac 18k yellow gold pendant.

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Cancer Zodiac Vintage Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Cancer Zodiac Vintage Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Cancer Zodiac Vintage Gold Cufflinks

Located in Greenwich, CT

And by wearing these Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Cancer zodiac vintage 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks, you will always enjoy smooth sailing.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Libra Zodiac Gold Modernist Disc Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Libra Zodiac Gold Modernist Disc Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Libra Zodiac Gold Modernist Disc Pendant

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Greenwich, CT

Always be in balance with this large Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Libra zodiac 18 karat yellow gold modernist disc pendant.

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels George L'Enfant Vintage Capricorn Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels George L'Enfant Vintage Capricorn Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels George L'Enfant Vintage Capricorn Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Greenwich, CT

Just arrived and waiting for those born a Capricorn (December 22-January 19th) this large size coveted Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage pendant zodiac charm will alw...

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Large Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Georges L'Enfant Sagittarius Pendent
Large Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Georges L'Enfant Sagittarius Pendent

Large Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Georges L'Enfant Sagittarius Pendent

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cincinnati, OH

V.C.A. Zodiac pendant by Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef and Arpels.

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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Mini Medal Charm Virgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Mini Medal Charm Virgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Mini Medal Charm Virgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Tokyo, JP

Brand:Van Cleef&Arpels Name:Zodiac Mini Medal Charm Virgo Material:750 K18 YG Yellow Gold Weight: 6.7g(Approx) Size:W0.76in×H0.75in(not including Vatican)xD0.08in(Approx) Comes with...

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Late 20th Century French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Van Cleef & Arpels pendant is a work of art with the fish in high relief over a sodalite sea.

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Vintage 1960s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

Jumbo Van Cleef & Arpels Aquarius Zodiac Pendant
Jumbo Van Cleef & Arpels Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

Jumbo Van Cleef & Arpels Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

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Jumbo Van Cleef & Arpels Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The pendant is signed: VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered: 127261, and bears the mastermark for George Lenfant and the French eagle mark, France, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sagittarius Gold Zodiac Pendant Charm

Van Cleef & Arpels Sagittarius Gold Zodiac Pendant Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

This Sagittarius charm, for those born between November 22-December 21, shows the centaur symbol, half man and half horse, representing the intellectuals of Roman mythology. Born und...

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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Malachite Zodiac Pendant Circa 1970
Van Cleef and Arpels Malachite Zodiac Pendant Circa 1970

Van Cleef and Arpels Malachite Zodiac Pendant Circa 1970

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A handsome gold and malachite zodiac pendant by Van Cleef and Arpels. The 2 1/4" pendant (without bale) sports a malachite disk mounted with a gold ram for Aries ( March 21- Apri...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Necklace Enhancers

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Malachite, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant on a Gold Chain
Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant on a Gold Chain

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant on a Gold Chain

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold vintage Pisces zodiac pendant, resembling an ancient coin, depicting two fish swimming in opposite direction and Roman numbers and the symbol for the Pisces sign on ...

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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant/Charm
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant/Charm

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgo Zodiac Pendant/Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Virgo zodiac medallion pendant in 18k yellow gold, designed to resemble an ancient coin, depicting a unicorn beside a standing woman on the front and Roman...

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Mid-20th Century French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Pisces Zodiac Gold Vintage Disc Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Pisces Zodiac Gold Vintage Disc Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Pisces Zodiac Gold Vintage Disc Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

This powerful Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Pisces vintage zodiac pendant, with engraved swimming fish on the front, is all vigor and style.

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Intaglio Libra Signet Ring
Estate Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Intaglio Libra Signet Ring

Estate Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Intaglio Libra Signet Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold Libra Zodiac signet ring depicting artistic Scales of Balance and a pair of lightning bolts denoting Air in the intaglio technique.

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Early 20th Century French Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

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By Ostertag

Located in Riverdale, NY

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By Cartier

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Estate Platinum 80 CTW Diamond Riviera Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

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By Cartier

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Green Chalcedony, Coral and Diamond Tassel Necklace
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Green Chalcedony, Coral and Diamond Tassel Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace
Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace

Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4 motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4 motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4 motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

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Van Cleef Arpels Zodiac For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef arpels zodiac you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. A van cleef arpels zodiac can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a van cleef arpels zodiac, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Arpels Zodiac?

Prices for a van cleef arpels zodiac can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $27,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,650.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

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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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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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Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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.