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Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985.
With
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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces. This pair of necklaces each has ten
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 'Alhambra' Style Quatrefoil Ornament Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
Add some flair to your outfit with this 'Alhambra' style quatrefoil ornament necklace! This heavy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet is an epitome of luxurious
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Early 2000s Chain Bracelets
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Alhambra bracelet model number VCARD35500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
timeless collection brings luck to each owner by its clover leaf.
An iconic collection, the Alhambra is a
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2010s French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
, which gave its name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line.
The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k yellow gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VCA Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Necklace in 18k
yellow gold. The necklace features 20 lapis
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Collier Vintage Alhambra in 18K yellow gold and onyx. As each
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/3900 € Inc taxes
Model Pure Alhambra
Serial Number JExxxxx
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Onyx
Weight 8.6
Category
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra Long Necklace VCARD80100
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold, Lucky Alhambra long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Features 12 motifs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 20 Motif Gold Alhambra Vintage Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection is one of the most coveted fine jewelry collections in
Category
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Hammered Sweet Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2340
Comes With Box Only
Date 2016
Model VCARO8DC00
Serial Number JExxxxx
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Weight 2.3 g
Length 18 cm
Condition Excellent
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2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2331
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2013
RRP £ 4,750 Inc taxes / $ 5,050 Excl taxes /5,5550 € Inc taxes
Model VCARD34700
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k White Gold
Stones Chalced...
Category
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
quatrefoil motifs on a fine link chain. Necklace length 48 inches. French assay and workshop marks. Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Malachite Gold and Diamonds Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
gold
Chain length: 86.0 cm
Measurements: Length: 33.8 Inches; Width: 0.58 Inches
Weight: 54.9 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
18k yellow gold Alhambra pendant is set with a mother of pearl and held by a chain. A sweet mix of
Category
2010s Italian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Mother of Pearl Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Mother of Pearl.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels
33 inches long
Comes with its original invoice from Van Cleef & Arpels
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Sweet Alhambra butterfly bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brand Van-Cleef Arpels
Brand New, without tags
Gender Women
18K Yellow Gold
Stone Mother-Of-Pearl
Bracelet Length 7''
Weight 1.9gr
Bracelet is resizable
Comes with box and papers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow 10 Motif Gold Alhambra Blue Lapis Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold 10 Motif Alhambra Lapis Necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow
Category
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian & Tiger's Eye Magic Alhambra Necklace V
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
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
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye 20-Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Alhambra motifs, each with Tiger Eye inlay. The chain measures 31 inches long and can be worn as a single
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD7930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Malaquite in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern green malachite and diamond 5 motif.
The bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold 16 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra creations, born in 2006, gather different-sized Alhambra
Category
2010s Chain Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2346
Comes With Pouch Only
Date 2013
RRP £3,950 Inc taxes / $ 4,200Excl taxes / 4,600 € Inc taxes
Model ARA41800
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Mother of ...
Category
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2413
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2020
RRP £ 3400 Inc taxes / $ 3,600 Excl taxes /3900 € Inc taxes
Model VCARA39700
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stone...
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2010s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.6 in L 18.12 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line.
The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Onyx in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern black onyx and diamond 5 motif.
The bracelet is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
2 Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklaces Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
2 Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklaces. Each Mother of Pearl
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Long Necklace 20 motifs Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Aperls
The Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace , 20 Motifs Mother Of Pearl Along with the
Category
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Byzantine Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic long necklace from the iconic Byzantine Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is
Category
1990s Link Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Moroccan Moorish Alhambra Brass Chandelier
By Alberto Pinto
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous finely handcrafted and hand chased Moroccan Moorish brass Alhambra hanging chandelier
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Moroccan Moorish Alhambra Brass Chandelier
By Alberto Pinto
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous finely handcrafted and hand chased Moroccan Moorish brass Alhambra hanging chandelier
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" pendant, featuring a carved red carnelian in a beaded 18k
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels
Alhambra Necklace
18K Yellow Gold
Signed VCA Pendant and Chain
Chain Length
Category
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra limited edition “Bois D’Amourette” necklace, designed with five
Category
2010s French Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace in 18k
yellow gold. This
Category
20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" 2012 holiday pendant, featuring carved mother-of-pearl
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Pendant Gold Mother-of-pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Montreal, Quebec
protection.
Sweet Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, white mother-of-pearl.
VCARF69100
Made in France.
Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARO49L00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels pearl necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Magic Alhambra Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" long necklace, featuring eleven various-sized mother-of-pearl
Category
2010s French Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Rhodonite Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP7TD00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold rhodonite and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCAR05SY00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold pink porcelain and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Exceptional and Rare Islamic Alhambra Bronze and Enameled Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare Islamic Alhambra bronze and enameled glass six-light mosque chandelier
Category
Antique 19th Century French Islamic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
made of 18k white gold and the chain holds a single Alhambra motif inlaid with chalcedony.
Includes
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian DIamond 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Alhambra collection. The 18k rose gold Alhambra pendant is set with a single diamond stud and held by a
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Magic Alhambra collection features a
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 16 motifs Magic Alhambra tiger eye and carnelian
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace 16 motifs alhambra from the Magic Alhambra collection
Category
2010s Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold clovers, the surface of each creased and edged in gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARD35500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k yellow gold carnelian bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
& Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2022 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition letterwood Vintage Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A luxurious 18k white gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Obsidian Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k rose gold obsidian and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Baltimore, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian DIamond 18k Rose Gold 2023 Holiday
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Alhambra collection. The 18k rose gold Alhambra pendant is set with a single diamond stud and held by a
Category
2010s European Pendant Necklaces
Ltd Edition Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Vintage Alhambra Necklace 29 Motif
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic 18k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace with Malachite & Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing an authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Butterfly Necklace with Malachite and
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Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Station Turquoise Necklace in 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Station Turquoise Necklace in 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARN32200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, White Gold
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Alhambra Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact alhambra chain you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 69 antique edition and 113 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect alhambra chain may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a alhambra chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. While most can agree that any alhambra chain from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Onyx version from the 21 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an uncut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our alhambra chain for sale are for women, but there are 72 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Alhambra Chain?
On average, a alhambra chain at 1stDibs sells for $13,998, while they’re typically $556 on the low end and $149,000 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 Arpel. 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.
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