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Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Ruby and Diamond “Trefle” Ring, 18KY Gold Size 6
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
gold comes with original box Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels Circa: Contemporary Country: France Size: 6
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Ring, centrally set with an oval Lapis Lazuli. Signed
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. 8 Oval Shape Blue Sapphires 6 cts Numerous Round
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K 'Philippine' Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring, 21st Century. Featuring a sleek design, the band is crafted in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds and sapphire, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French. ring size – 6 Signed “VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Category

Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the "Socrate" collection features a floral bouquet crafted white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring An 18 karat gold ring set with a oval
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Steel 18k Gold Cuff Ring Vintage Sz 6 Band Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels steel & 18k yellow gold cuff ring (circa 1990s). The stylish cuff
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
set, square-cut Ring Size: 6 Signature: Signed "Van Cleef & Arpels" Country of Origin: France Period
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Channel Set Baguette Diamond Platinum 6mm Band Ring Size 6.25
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Channel Set Baguette Diamond Platinum 6mm Band Ring Size 6.25, a
Category

Late 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring contains 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 3 row Bombe ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, A DIAMOND BOMBE RING 18ct yellow gold, pave set with round brilliant cut
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef and Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 6 1/4
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Socrate Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the impressive Socrate collection features a delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The diamonds weigh
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Made of 18k gold, coral and diamond. Diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysoprase and Coral Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the late 1980s, this diamond, chrysoprase, coral and onyx ring was made by Van Cleef
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Philippine Diamond Gold Modernist Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Philippine' 18 karat yellow gold modernist ring is a once in a lifetime find
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 18k yellow gold. The sapphire
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a vibrant flower design crafted in 18k
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Platinum Wedding Stacking Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum Numbered and signed for Van Cleef & Arpels Circa: 2000s Ring size: 6 1/2 Measures north to south
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring features Lapis Lazuli lucky clover Motif. 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 oval chalcedony 8mm x 6mm
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Alhambra Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Ring With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Ring 0.24 Carat
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels engagement ring from the Bridal collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Diamond and Onyx Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer / Hallmarks: Van Cleef & Arpels ♦ Metal:  18 karat ♦ Gem stone: 20 Diamonds = .60 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef in between finger Oiseaux De Paradis Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pave Set Diamonds: Approx.1.10Ctw Weight: 7.8 grams Width: 25mm Ring Size: 6
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Lapis Ring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
in the center 18 yellow gold. Signed and numbered VCA Ring Sizes: 6
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Emerald Toi et Moi Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Emerald Toi et Moi Ring. A striking "Toi et Moi" ring by Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Ring with 4.2 carats of diamonds.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Ring with 4.2 carats of diamonds. This platinum ring, crafted
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Onyx Chrysoprase and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels is a stunning example of the brand's timeless
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Swirl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hicksville, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Swirl Ring Year: 1970s Item Details: Ring Size
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring. With 1 Round brilliant
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake Diamond Two Flower Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Snowflake Two Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With Round brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Yellow Gold Ladies Ring ARA47352
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Wilmington, DE
18k Yellow gold Diamonds Rind Size 6 ARA47352
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the
Category

Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ring and Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: 17mm Ring Width - 7mm Length RING SIZE: 6 - EU 52. Resizable - $35 for each size up and $25 for each
Category

1990s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clover Diamond 18K Rose Eternity Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
1.12carat total prong set  The ring is in size 52, USA size 6 not resizeable. Numbered, Hallmarked VCA 52
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.31 CTW
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.31 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 143701 Listing Title
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Pres Diamond Flower White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from Folie des Pres collection. The Van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Oval AGL Certified 10.28 Sapphire, Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
certificate Signed “VAN CLEEF & ARPELS“; circa 1960s Ring size 6
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond White and Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels a lapis and diamond ring. The white and yellow 18 karat gold features 8
Category

Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Oval Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large 11ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 round
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Green Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features the
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Malachite, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Vintage 0.52ct Diamond & Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcases a striking V-shaped design, seamlessly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Two Butterfly Between Finger White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring by Van Cleef
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald and Yellow Sapphire Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 7
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Blue Enamel Ring and a Pair Of Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and ring set from the 1970s, a rare and timeless treasure
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels 6.00cttw 18K Yellow Gold Multirow Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 5-Row Pave Round Cut Diamond Ring. This stunning piece features
Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.52 Ctw Diamonds & Pink
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is colorful cocktail ring, created in Paris
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Yellow and White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant natural diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Frivole Between The Finger Ring VCARB67500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18k white gold diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Frivole collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Channel Set Sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Invisibly Set Sapphires, made in France. 18 Karat
Category

20th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chapeau Chinois Ring 18k Gold Paris Opens Estate VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 52. According to Van Cleef & Arpels, size 52 translates to a US 6. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Two Butterfly Between Finger White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
sapphires total weight .88ct This ring comes with Van Cleef & Arpels certificate and a box. Details: Size
Category

2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Yellow Sapphire Wave Ring Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
piece at a great price! VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Sapphire 18 karat Yellow Gold Wave RING 1980s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, White Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Celeste Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
importance today. We should not ignore Van Cleef's ability to produce a stunning and symbolic ring that is
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold 2.68 Ctw Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. An unusual retro cocktail ring, created in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Celeste Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ribbon 18k Yellow Gold Bow Celeste Ring. A stunning ring
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Van Cleef Rings Size 6 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef rings size 6 for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Take a look at a van cleef rings size 6 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a van cleef rings size 6, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Van Cleef Rings Size 6?

The price for a van cleef rings size 6 starts at $1,616 and tops out at $42,886 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,694.

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.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.