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Alhambra Carnelian

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose Gold Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef

Category

2010s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

VCA London Selfridges Limited Edition Alhambra Carnelian Hammered Bracelet
VCA London Selfridges Limited Edition Alhambra Carnelian Hammered Bracelet

VCA London Selfridges Limited Edition Alhambra Carnelian Hammered Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 12.83 g Length 19.5 cm Width 1.5 cm Condition Excellent

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Excl. Taxes Model VCARN6BO00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight

Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger Eye Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels 2-motif drop earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection

Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Clip Back Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Clip Back Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Clip Back Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

Model: VCARD40400 Style: Vintage Alhambra Earrings Stones: Carnelian: 2 stones (As each stone is unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 6-Motif Carnelian Tiger Eye Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 6-Motif Carnelian Tiger Eye Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 6-Motif Carnelian Tiger Eye Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold necklace features 16 variously sized carnelian and tiger's eye

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Gold Carnelian 20Motif Long Necklace VC03-011526
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Gold Carnelian 20Motif Long Necklace VC03-011526

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Gold Carnelian 20Motif Long Necklace VC03-011526

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

gold.Offered in estate condition, this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian 20-Motif Long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian & Tiger's Eye Magic Alhambra Necklace V
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian & Tiger's Eye Magic Alhambra Necklace V

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian & Tiger's Eye Magic Alhambra Necklace V

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An exquisite 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO49N00
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO49N00

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Magic Alhambra Long Necklace VCARO49N00

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A gorgeous 18k yellow gold carnelian long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from their Magic Alhambra

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

We Adore - Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Bracelet With Four Motifs Set in 18K Yellow Gold From

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Lucky Alhambra  12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace 18K yellow gold
Lucky Alhambra  12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace 18K yellow gold

Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace 18K yellow gold

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Lucky Alhambra long necklace, 12 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian, tiger’s eye, white and gray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 4 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 4 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 4 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Pearl, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye Weight Approximately 13.08 g Length Approximately 19 cm Condition

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Rose Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose Gold Magic Alhambra Carnelian Pendant Long Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef

Category

2010s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motifs Long Necklace Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motifs Long Necklace Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motifs Long Necklace Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra carnelian 20 motifs long necklace in 18kt yellow gold, ref

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Br
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Br

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Br

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

Van Cleef & Arpels Womens Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Yellow-gold and Carnelian Bracelet 18cm

Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.9g Length: 17 inches Includes: Box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Vintage Alhambra Date 2015 Serial No JE2

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Rose Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Rose Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

****** Metal 18K Rose Gold Stone Carnelian Chain Length Approx 18cm

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

____________________________________________________________________________ Serial No. JA****** Metal 18K Yellow Gold Stone Carnelian Chain Length Approx 19cm

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Rose Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Rose Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

****** Metal 18K Rose Gold Stone Carnelian Chain Length Approx 18cm

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

____________________________________________________________________________ Serial No. JE****** Metal 18K Yellow Gold Stone Carnelian Chain Length Approx 19cm

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motif Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motif Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motif Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Carnelian Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of

Category

2010s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Earstuds

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels gold carnelian sweet Alhambra stud earrings. These elegant earrings are finely

Category

2010s French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger's Eye Gold Earrings
Van Cleef Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger's Eye Gold Earrings

Van Cleef Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger's Eye Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra earrings in 18k yellow gold set with Carnelian and Tiger eye to

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Model VCARN6BO00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 2.4 g Condition

Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

/ 2920 € Inc VAT Model VCARN6BO00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 3 g

Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

/ $4,550 Excl. Taxes Model ARD40400 Serial Number JE******* Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight

Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

/ $1,600 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN59K00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18K Rose Gold Motif Dimension Approx 9.5 mm Stone Carnelian Serial No

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18K Rose Gold Motif Dimension Approx 9.5 mm Stone Carnelian Serial No

Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

/ $1,650 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN59L00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Carnelian Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Carnelian Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 motifs of

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Necklace 5g
Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Necklace 5g

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Necklace 5g

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A timeless piece from Van Cleef & Arpels, the Vintage Alhambra pendant is crafted in 18ct yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Stones Carnelian Weight Approximately 4.62 g Length Approximately 42 cm Width Approximately 1.5 cm

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Stones Carnelian Length Approximately 40 cm Width Approximately 1.3 cm Condition Excellent

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 2.38 g Width 1 cm Condition Excellent

Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Gold Stones Carnelian Weight Approximately 2.4 g Width Approximately 0.8 mm Condition Excellent

Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

. Taxes / $1,600 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN59L00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

/ $1,740 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN59M00 Serial Number JB******* Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

/ $1,600 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN59L00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 23 g Length 42 cm Condition

Category

2010s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Diamond 18K 2011 Holiday Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Diamond 18K 2011 Holiday Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian Diamond 18K 2011 Holiday Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301692 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARO24V00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.05ct approx Weight Approxima...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger Eye 16 Motif Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger Eye 16 Motif Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian Tiger Eye 16 Motif Long Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra sixteen motif necklace with carnelian and tiger's eye, by Van Cleef

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Tiger's Eye

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 5 Motif 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 5 Motif 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 5 Motif 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Carnelian Weight Approximately 11.78 g Length Approximately 19.5 cm Width Approximately 1.5 cm Condition

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian Heart 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Stones Carnelian Weight Approximately 5.29 g Length Approximately 42 cm Width Approximately 1.5 cm

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 5 Motif Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 5 Motif Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 5 Motif Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Stones Carnelian Weight 11.75 g Length 19.5 cm Width 1.5 cm Condition Excellent

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian and Tiger Eye 2 Motifs Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian and Tiger Eye 2 Motifs Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian and Tiger Eye 2 Motifs Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Excl. Taxes Model VCARN5JR00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian, Tiger's Eye

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian and Tiger Eye 2 Motifs Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian and Tiger Eye 2 Motifs Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Carnelian and Tiger Eye 2 Motifs Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Gold Stone Carnelian and Tiger Eye Weight Approx. 14g Serial No. JA

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef Arpels Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef Arpels Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A stunning authentic Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" Carnelian 10 motif necklace in 18k

Category

Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Gold Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Gold Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Van Cleef and Arpels Estate Carnelian and Gold Alhambra Necklace Van Cleef and Arpels carnelian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

___________________________________________________________________ Metal 18K Yellow Gold Serial No. JE****** Stone Carnelian Chain Length Approx. 42cm

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Carnelian Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Carnelian Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Carnelian Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

From the iconic and highly sought after Alhambra collection created by the stylish designers at Van

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Carnelian Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Carnelian Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Carnelian Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

From the iconic and highly sought after Alhambra collection created by the stylish designers at Van

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Alhambra 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Alhambra 18 Karat Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Alhambra 18 Karat Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

This stunning, vintage, VCA carnelian 18k gold bracelet, showcases the classic Alhambra design

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Alhambra Carnelian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact alhambra carnelian you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 10 vintage editions and 56 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a alhambra carnelian may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A alhambra carnelian can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Carnelian rings, from our inventory of 55, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an uncut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and heart cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a alhambra carnelian, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Alhambra Carnelian?

On average, a alhambra carnelian at 1stDibs sells for $6,500, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $22,400 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.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.