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Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Alhambra 5 Motif Diamond Bracelet 18k Yellow 17900

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Northbrook, IL

This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5 motif diamond bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a series of clover-shaped motifs.

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

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Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold White Mother of Pearl Neckla

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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Ring 18K White Gold and Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Measurements: Size: 5.75 - 51, Width: 2.00 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Sweet Alhambra Ring 18K White Gold and Diamonds Exterior Color: White Gold Item Number:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Measurements: Length: 33.25 ", Width: 14.75 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Exterior Color...

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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Ring 18K White Gold and Diamonds

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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Ring 18K White Gold and Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Size: 6 - 52, Width: 2.15 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Sweet Alhambra Ring 18K White Gold and Diamonds Exterior Color: White Gold ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Material: Yellow gold (18K) Condition: Good Condition details: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Gender: Men,Women Line: Sweet Alhambra Gemstone: Diamond Mate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Measurements: Length: 16.25 - 14.50 ", Pendant Length: 15.20 mm, Pendant Width: 14.70 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Alhambra Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Naples, FL

Van Cleef and Arpels 18k yellow gold Alhambra Earrings. These earrings are an estate piece in good condition.

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Early 2000s More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl

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Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Measurements: Size: 4.75 - 49, Width: 3.40 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Pure Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Exterior Color: Yellow Gold Item...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Gold Alhambra Ring

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Gold Alhambra Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RING SIZE: 6.5 METAL: 18k yellow gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Earstuds

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Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels 750 and CL 38553 .6 inches diameter

Category

2010s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Aluminum

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Special Edition 10 Motif Multicolored Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Length: 16" Collection: Vintage Alhambra Weight: 31.5 grams Hallmark: 18k Brand Hallmark, Serial Number Metal Finish: High Polish, S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Pendant Charm

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Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Pendant Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Magic Alhambra Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: Black Onyx Total Item Weight (g): 4.5 Dimensions: 20.05 x 22.72 mm Thickness: 2.2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Single Motif Necklace, White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Stones: 1 Turquoise Stone Total Item Weight (g): 5.3 Chain Length: 16", 14.5" Motif Dimensions: a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Ten Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Ten Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From Van Cleef & Arpel's Vintage Alhambra Collection: Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stones: 10 Turquoise Stones Total Item Weight (g): 21.1 Necklace Length: 16.5 inches Motif Dimensio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Earrings, White Gold, White Mother of Pearl

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$8,500

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond MOP 18k Gold Button Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Clip-on Earrings—a stunning fusion of elegance and masterful craftsmanship that captures the essence of luxury. These exquisite earrings feature a...

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra White Coral Yellow Gold Earrings

$9,900

$4,400

L 8.37 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The bracelet: A Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet crafted in eighteen karat yellow gold, featuring five onyx motifs. The length is 8 3/8 inches; it weighs 11.9 grams. The bracelet is in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold French Bracelet

$30,000

L 7.5 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold French Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Fairfield, CT

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold French Bracelet This Van Cleef & Arpels Delphes bracelet is made in 18k yellow gold, featuring alternating oval cabochons...

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Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Fine Pearls Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Badge Ring

$2,861

19th Century Fine Pearls Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Badge Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This authentic 19th-century ring features a crest-like motif adorned with 6 pearly white oriental half-pearls and a small rose-cut diamond...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet

$7,238

Van Cleef and Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pre-owned iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra bracelet, 4 motifs, crafted in 18ct yellow gold, set with carnelian, tiger’s eye, white mother-of-pearl and malachi...

Category

Early 2000s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Van Cleef and Arpels Gold Earrings

$5,375

$6,353

$32,900

W 0.63 in L 7.5 in

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Coral Chrysophrase Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the 1990s is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with alternating oval cabochons of pink coral and green chrysoprase. The stones are linked by te...

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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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$5,407

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$6,950

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Materials

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$14,550

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By Cartier

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Turquoise Earrings

$22,900

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Turquoise Earrings

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$15,950

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18k Alhambra For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k alhambra you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 18k alhambra may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 15th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any 18k alhambra from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 309 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our 18k alhambra for sale are for women, but there are 479 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Alhambra?

On average, a 18k alhambra at 1stDibs sells for $6,871, while they’re typically $420 on the low end and $175,450 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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