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What is Alhambra stone?

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What is Alhambra stone?
The stones in Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra vary. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold clovers, the surface of each creased and edged in gold beads. In 1971, the house began making the motif in colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Today, pieces incorporating these stones and a beaded border are referred to as Vintage Alhambra. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Malachite Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Malachite Earrings – a bold expression of timeless elegance, perfect for the discerning jewelry enthusiast.
Category

20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, exudes timeless elegance.
Category

20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Malachite Long Pendant Necklace.COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace Van Cleef & Arpels from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features a green malachite lucky clover pendant set in 18k yellow gold completed with an adj...
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, malachite. The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Malachite Yellow Gold 3-Motif Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection feature a 3-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with green mal...
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Diamond Long Necklace 20 Motifs
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, showcases a timeless elegance with its iconic design.
Category

20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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