Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Pendant Necklace, 1970s

A constellation rendered in gold.

Crafted in the 1970s by Van Cleef & Arpels, this exceptional pendant and chain form a quietly architectural composition—weighty, abstract, and radiant. The openwork medallion, composed of textured 18k gold and interlocking ovals, evokes both restraint and symmetry, like a celestial lattice. Suspended from a substantial 14k gold chain signed Van Cleef & Arpels, the piece measures an impressive 35 inches, designed to elongate the silhouette and captivate from afar. A rare example of the Maison’s modernist leanings, anchored in exquisite French craftsmanship.

A golden compass for the quietly powerful.