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The Older the Better: 5 Vintage Jewels to Buy Now
Provenance and style go hand in hand in this week’s Shortlist, a curated selection of jewels you can buy now.
There are plenty of reasons that vintage jewelry is trending right now—the inherent craftsmanship and heritage of these pieces top the list. But our favorite reason to look to vintage jewelry is scarcity, exclusivity, and distinctiveness. Many vintage gems are sui generis—mass production of luxury pieces was simply not happening even in the early days of big jewelry maisons. This means that if you're buying vintage now, there's a good chance that it's one of a kind, or at least one of a very few.
If you're looking for unique pieces that will turn heads, we've selected 5 fantastic choices from our marketplace that you can buy now.
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace
This stunning 18K gold and diamond necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels checks two trend boxes: it's vintage and it's a choker. Designed in 1962, the overlapping leaf motifs are set with 62 total carats of round transitional cut, Swiss cut, single cut and brilliant cut diamonds. Signed by the maison, and accompanied by French assay marks, you can be sure that this piece is imbued with the excellent craftsmanship for which the brand is known. The highly detailed design is somehow also quite simple, making it a versatile piece for special occasions.
Tiffany & Co. Earrings
These substantial clip-ons from Tiffany & Co were ingeniously designed in the 1970s to be a two-for-one jewel. The cushion-cut Zambian emerald and diamond clusters have matching detachable pendants meaning you can wearing them two ways—a classic day-to-night evolution. The emeralds weigh in around 2-2.5 carats each, while the diamonds (round brilliant cut plus four marquise) total 13 carats.
Cartier Bracelet
Eight oval cabochon cut turquoise stones are the focal points on this floral Cartier bracelet. Set in 18K gold and platinum, and surrounded by round brilliant-cut foliage, it's a spring-perfect piece for outdoor parties or evening galas. Designed around 1964, it bears a mid-century glamour that will set the wearer apart from her peers.
Buccellati Pendant
We love convertible pieces (see the Tiffany & Co. earrings above). The large cluster pendant on this Buccellati necklace detaches and can be worn as a brooch—or even clipped into the hair as the red carpet stars are wont to do. The possibilities may not be endless but they are certainly many. Composed of round brilliant cut diamonds arranged in a stylized sunburst motif, this 18 karat white and yellow gold piece is a shining example of the Italian house's exuberant style.
Van Cleef & Arpels Pendant
True connoisseurs of Van Cleef & Arpels will recognize this pendant necklace as part of the jet-set favorite Delphes collection from the 1960s and 70s. The signature textured 18K gold combined with the cabochon cut coral and chrysoprase make this piece a particularly stunning example from the era. And forget two-in-one, this necklace separates into a brooch and four bracelets making it an ideal piece to bring on a vacation for which you want to pack light.
