Top 10 Timeless Antique Luxury Jewelry
Buying something fashionable is good. But acquiring a timeless luxury jewel that you can wear your entire life is even better! Miller Paris invites you to discover 10 classic antique jewels among the classics. From the Cartier Love bracelet to the Boodles tennis bracelet, these are jewels you can't go wrong with!
Table of Contents:
- Cartier Tank Watch
- Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Pendant
- Cartier Juste un Clou Bracelet
- Bulgari Serpenti Watch or Bracelet
- Chanel Pearl Earrings
- Cartier Love Bracelet
- Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace
- Boodles Diamond Tennis Bracelet
- Piaget Bangle Bracelet
- Harry Winston Cluster Earrings
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Yves Saint-Laurent said it very well when he declared: "Fashions fade, style is eternal." When it comes to creating a jewelry box that will serve you throughout your life, it's worth remembering that some things never go out of style. Indeed, classic jewels have transcended eras. Despite their age, they have become legendary, notably thanks to their ability to instantly elevate any outfit.
1. Cartier Tank Watch
Introduced in 1919, the Tank watch owes its name to the tanks that traversed the battlefields of World War I. This atypical inspiration for jewelry, however, led to the creation of one of the most popular luxury watches in history.
Its aficionados include Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol, Jackie Kennedy, Diana, Princess of Wales, and, more recently, Meghan Markle.
2. Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Pendant
Innovative Italian designer Elsa Peretti joined Tiffany & Co. in 1974. The jewels she created for the house are so masterfully modern that they still feel relevant and elegant nearly half a century later.
One of Peretti's most recognizable and beloved creations is the Open Heart pendant. It features an elegant and refined heart with an open center, inspired by the "empty spaces" in Henry Moore's sculptures. Ideal for a Valentine's Day gift!
3. Cartier Juste un Clou Bracelet
The Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet is one of the French house's most popular antique jewels. Launched in the 1970s, this bold and contemporary design has become a symbol of freedom and originality. See the history of Juste un Clou jewelry.
The concept of the Juste un Clou bracelet is derived from a simple bent nail that transforms into a jewel that is both elegant and modern. Diamonds can enhance the piece, whether it's a bracelet, an antique ring, etc. Its clean and minimalist design makes it a versatile accessory, perfect for everyday wear or a sophisticated outfit.
4. Bulgari Serpenti Watch or Bracelet
Supple and sensual, the snake has been the symbol of the Italian jeweler Bulgari since its appearance in the form of watches and bracelets. This dates back to the 1940s.
In the early 60s, Bulgari Serpenti became fashionable when Elizabeth Taylor was photographed wearing the Bulgari Serpenti watch on the set of Cleopatra. Since then, it has been an antique jewel that is as modern as it is essential.
5. Chanel Pearl Earrings
Radiating sophistication and confidence, pearls are ideal for instantly enhancing any outfit. Coco Chanel adored them.
Pearl earrings are an excellent way to add a touch of life and radiance to your face. Chanel's white gold and mother-of-pearl creations come with removable cultured pearls.
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6. Cartier Love Bracelet
The Love bracelet is one of the most searched jewels on Google, and for good reason… It's an iconic and easy-to-wear piece, imbued with a romantic underlying message. It was designed by Italian designer Aldo Cipullo for Cartier in 1969.
Its oval shape sits as close to the skin as possible. The bracelet is fastened around your wrist with tiny screws to signify the permanence of true love. More than 50 years later, the Cartier Love bracelet is still as popular as ever.
7. Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace
Evoking a traditional Moorish quatrefoil or a lucky four-leaf clover, the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace was first launched in 1968. Its name is, of course, inspired by the famous Alhambra palace and its arches.
The design debuted as one with 20 clover-shaped motifs, each framed by a golden beaded border. Colorful semi-precious stones, such as turquoise, malachite, coral, and lapis lazuli, were then introduced in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, the Alhambra is an instantly recognizable Van Cleef necklace, constantly renewed with new stones and unprecedented details.
8. Boodles Diamond Tennis Bracelet
This elegant British diamond bracelet has been around since the 1920s. However, it became famous in the 70s thanks to American tennis player Chris Evert.
The elegant simplicity of a row of diamonds in a tennis bracelet explains why this luxury jewel is timeless. But also very chic. Whether worn with a cocktail dress, a suit, or a t-shirt and jeans. The classic version of the Boodles tennis bracelet makes it an ideal acquisition to expand a jewelry box.
9. Piaget Bangle Bracelet
Originally a watchmaker, Piaget acquired its first goldsmith workshops in 1961 and has since produced beautiful, tactile, and sensual gold jewelry.
Always inspired by the Mediterranean, Piaget's bangle bracelets, which can be worn stacked, add a touch of sunny warmth to any outfit.
10. Harry Winston Cluster Earrings
American jeweler Harry Winston founded his eponymous house in 1932. It became famous for its diamond work, among the most renowned in the world.
Winston's iconic style emerged in the 1940s, when he combined pear and marquise-cut diamonds to create brilliant "clusters." The Cluster remains a hallmark of the jeweler to this day.
