10 Classic Pieces of Jewelry That Don't Lose Their Value Over Time

The Alhambra motif has been a long-standing symbol in the maison of Van Cleef & Arpels. Since 1968, in fact, the four-leaf clover has symbolized good luck and marks the wearer with a bold sense of style.

David Webb, the great American jeweler, was known for his prolific use of turquoise—an ancient stone that still defines many of the house's jewels today. “Turquoise is becoming on everyone,” Webb once said. “It lights up the face.” Here, the blue-hued stone pairs with emeralds and diamonds for a dynamic look.

Marco Bicego is renowned for its silky-to-the-touch gold. For this lariat necklace, each link is crafted by hand, and what jewelry collection doesn't need a lariat necklace? It's always versatile, and always stylish!

Elizabeth Locke—who globetrots all over the world to source her one-of-a-kind pieces—is known for her rich yellow gold (always 19 karat) and timeless designs. Cameos, intaglios, and ancient coins all make their way into her work, but timeless classics—like these South Sea cultured pearls—reign supreme as well.

Buccellati is known for its legendary craftsmanship that goes into each piece of jewelry. Age-old techniques like goldsmithing, chaining, and engraving define the brand's identity, and here, the rigato technique comes to life in this beautiful ring that features diamonds set in delicate rosettes.

Winston was renowned—from a very young age—for his knack of spotting and shaping very important stones into very important jewels. Here, a rare fancy blue diamond—weighing at 13.22 carats—set amongst a cluster of sparkling diamonds becomes a piece to collect and cherish.

An iconic design from the master Jean Schlumberger, this Maltese cross clip is the ultimate brooch. So striking and inspired by the symbol of Amalfi, this brooch is instantly recognizable.

Every accessories arsenal needs something unexpected, something purely fun—but also uber chic. This starburst earrings—detailed with a twisted rope motif on the spokes and finished with diamonds—are just the ticket.

It's hard to think of an animal-inspired jewel that's more iconic than Jeanne Toussaint's Panthère. The house honors its legacy by bringing it back in different iterations, and here, the coat of the fierce animal adorns this necklace in the form of slippery onyx and white diamonds.

One of the legendary Suzanne Belperron's first designs, the wave motif is being kept alive in several ways—here, in the Triple Wave cuff that is the only arm bangle one needs on a summer evening.