The Turquoise stones that Van Cleef & Arpels utilizes are very rare to come across; therefore making the turquoise Alhambra the most sought after van cleef piece on the market.

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Collection Diamond Gold Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Collection Diamond Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

18kt Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra clover-shaped clip on earrings, with pavé-set round diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 total carats in VVS clarity and F color, mounted in...

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20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels vintage alhambra ring featuring 1 F-G/VVS diamond measuring approximately 0.06ct, Ring size 5.5, motif measures 15mm X 15mm.

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20th Century French More Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Earstuds Yellow Gold Turquoise Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Earring Stones Turquoise : 2 stones Size: 1.5 x 1.5 cm Item will come with a box and paper Stock#: VCA308

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2010s French Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance. Inspired by the clover leaf, their asymmetric designs feature differen...

Van Cleef & Arpels Special Edition 10 Motif Multicolored Alhambra Necklace

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L 16 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Special Edition 10 Motif Multicolored Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Special Edition Alhambra MultiColor 10 Motif About the Item: Van Cleef & Arpels’ other golden Alhambra necklace, which comes via Ancient Greece, features mala...

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Motifs Diamond Bracelet

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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Motifs Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Description Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra(R) jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.

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2010s French Charm Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace

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L 44 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Wonderful Van Cleef & Arpels magic alhambra long motifs yellow gold necklace 18k, with its 16 units motifs in malachite green colour.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Motifs Diamond Bracelet

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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Motifs Diamond Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Alhambra bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels, 5 motifs, white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earstuds White Gold Turquoise Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earstuds White Gold Turquoise Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Sweet Alhambra earstuds from Van Cleef & Arpels, made in white gold set with turquoise.

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Butterfly Alhambra Gold Necklace with Diamond

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L 12.5 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Butterfly Alhambra Gold Necklace with Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

This is a magnificent Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Pendant Necklace with Genuine Red Coral and a stunning diamond stone in the center. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.5 grams Necklace...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Motifs White Gold Diamond Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Motifs White Gold Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance. Inspired by the clover leaf, their asymmetric designs feature differen...

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

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L 33.25 in

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

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise White Gold Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet

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$8,500

W 0.75 in L 0.75 in

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 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx Bracelet

$4,400

$3,847

Sweet Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Houston, TX

• Model: Sweet Alhambra Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl • Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels • Condition: Great. Minor wear throughout. • Accessories: No Accessor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arples Vintage Alhambra Mother-Of-Pearl 18K White Gold Stud Earrings

$4,050

$3,725

L 16.54 in

Collier Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl Or et Nacre

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in SÈVRES, FR

Découvrez ce magnifique Collier Van Cleef Vintage Alhambra en or jaune et nacre (Pearl). Présenté en très bon état, ce bijou emblématique incarne parfaitement l’élégance intemporelle...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4 motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Earrings

$18,790

L 3.04 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4 motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Rare Find & Investment SKU 77701554 Comes With Full set ( Box & Card) Date 2021 Model VCARD78900 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight Approxima...

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2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Alhambra Van Cleef For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the alhambra van cleef you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 604 vintage or 908 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect alhambra van cleef may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A alhambra van cleef can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 320, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a alhambra van cleef, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Alhambra Van Cleef?

The price for a alhambra van cleef starts at $1,000 and tops out at $205,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,999.

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.

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