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Pure Alhambra

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet

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

Category

Early 2000s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 33 round brilliant cut

Category

1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Grey Mother-of-Pearl Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Grey Mother-of-Pearl Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Grey Mother-of-Pearl Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Pure Alhambra collection features a 2 lucky

Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky

Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Pure Alhambra Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels. These rare

Category

2010s French Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 diamond

Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold 1-Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold 1-Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold 1-Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra necklace is sleek and incredibly sophisticated. Set in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-Of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-Of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-Of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels pendant necklace from the pure Alhambra collection features the

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 14 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 14 diamond

Category

Early 2000s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A stunning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 4-Motif Mother-of-Pearl YG Bracelet. COA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 4-Motif Mother-of-Pearl YG Bracelet. COA

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 4-Motif Mother-of-Pearl YG Bracelet. COA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white

Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Mother of Pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Mother of Pearl

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

With the Pure Alhambra jewelry creations designed in 2001, Van Cleef & Arpels offers a new

Category

2010s French Contemporary More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Flower 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301663 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2014 RRP £6,500 Incl. Taxes / €7,650 Incl. Taxes / $7,350 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA36300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301522 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2015 RRP £3,400 Incl. Taxes / €4,000 Incl. Taxes / $3,750 Excl. Taxes Model VCARB13900 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold...

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklac
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklac

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklac

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301684 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2015 RRP £3,600 Incl. Taxes / €4,200 Incl. Taxes / $4,050 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA39700 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mot...

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Pure Alhambra Shell 18ct Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Pure Alhambra Shell 18ct Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Pure Alhambra Shell 18ct Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels -Ring Size: 3.75 US (Size Guide) -Design: Pure Alhambra RingAlhambra

Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Necklace in Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Necklace in Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Necklace in Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Necklace in Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Van Cleef

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra Motifs Bracelet, Mother of Pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra Motifs Bracelet, Mother of Pearl

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra Motifs Bracelet, Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful bracelet Pure Alhambra bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels with 4 motifs in yellow gold

Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

, Width: 3.40 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Pure Alhambra Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Earstuds

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 Pure Alhambra Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

With the Pure Alhambra creations, born in 2001, Van Cleef & Arpels offers a new interpretation of

Category

Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Length: 16" Weight

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Pure Alhambra Earrings
Van Cleef and Arpels Pure Alhambra Earrings

Van Cleef and Arpels Pure Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef and Arpels Pure Alhambra earrings. The earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. This bracelet comes with service

Category

20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra necklace is an embodiment of timeless elegance and the

Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k white gold Pure Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is composed of 14

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k white gold Pure Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet is composed of 4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pure Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k white gold Pure Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is composed of 14

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef And Arpels PURE Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Earrings
Van Cleef And Arpels PURE Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Earrings

Van Cleef And Arpels PURE Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings from the Iconic "Pure Alhambra Collection" features 2 lucky Clover

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Yellow Gold 9 Station  Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Yellow Gold 9 Station  Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Yellow Gold 9 Station Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

With the Pure Alhambra, Van Cleef & Arpels offers a new interpretation of the Alhambra symbol

Category

Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Mother-Of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Mother-Of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Mother-Of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Princeton, NJ

A pair of gold and mother-of-pearl "Pure Alhambra" cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels presented in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 motifs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Black Onyx Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 motifs

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful 18k yellow gold Pure Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace is composed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An iconic 18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Pure Alhambra collection. The ring is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k white gold pendant from the Pure Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The pendant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Pure Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra shape

Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Black Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Pure Alhambra Black Onyx Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra

Category

1990s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow  Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow  Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Bracelet. With 4 mother of pearl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 42 round brilliant cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra White Mother-of-Pearl Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra White Mother-of-Pearl Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra White Mother-of-Pearl Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dallas, TX

This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is a part of the Pure Alhambra collection and features a white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

The Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings embody timeless

Category

1990s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Gold 9 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Gold 9 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Gold 9 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This classic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motifs Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motifs Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motifs Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Bracelet. With 4 mother of pearl

Category

1990s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold Diamond Ring #4908
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold Diamond Ring #4908

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold Diamond Ring #4908

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Add a subtle touch of luxury to any ensemble with this Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra ring. On

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Grey Mother Of Pearl Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Grey Mother Of Pearl Gold Link Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Grey Mother Of Pearl Gold Link Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Grey Mother Of Pearl Gold Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Pure Alhambra Grey Mother Of Pearl Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 4 Grey

Category

1990s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra shape grey mother

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The Van Cleef & Arpels “Pure Alhambra” ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The Van Cleef & Arpels “Pure Alhambra” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and mother of pearl and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold 1-Motif Necklace #4909
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold 1-Motif Necklace #4909

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18K White Gold 1-Motif Necklace #4909

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra necklace is sleek and incredibly sophisticated. Set in 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra 4 Motif Bracelet VCARA13400
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra 4 Motif Bracelet VCARA13400

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra 4 Motif Bracelet VCARA13400

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k yellow gold Pure Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet is composed of 4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Bracelet VCARA36300
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Bracelet VCARA36300

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Bracelet VCARA36300

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k yellow gold Pure Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet is composed of 4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra Pendant Necklace

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 Pure Alhambra 18 Karat Gold White Mother of Pearl Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18 Karat Gold White Mother of Pearl Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra 18 Karat Gold White Mother of Pearl Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The Van Cleef & Arpels “Pure Alhambra” necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Pure Alhambra Diamond Flower 18ct Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Pure Alhambra Diamond Flower 18ct Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Pure Alhambra Diamond Flower 18ct Yellow Gold
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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Pendant VCARA39700
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Pendant VCARA39700

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pure Alhambra Pendant VCARA39700

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra 14 Motif Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra 14 Motif Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Pure Alhambra 14 Motif Long Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Ring

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Code: COM1765 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Description: 18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Pure

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Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Charm
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Charm

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pure Alhambra Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Code: COM1764 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Description: 18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Pure

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Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motif Pure Alhambra Onyx Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motif Pure Alhambra Onyx Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motif Pure Alhambra Onyx Bracelet

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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Onyx Pure Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Onyx Pure Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Onyx Pure Alhambra Necklace

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Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

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Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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SKU 33301281 Comes With Full Set Van Cleef pouch and Van Cleef certificate of authenticity Date 2015 RRP £3,400 Incl. Taxes / €4,000 Incl. Taxes / $3,750 Excl. Taxes Model VCARB13900...

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-pearl Yellow Gold Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother-of-pearl Yellow Gold Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU: AT-2019 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARA39700 Serial No. JE****** Date 2016 _____________________________________________ Metal 18K Yellow Gold Stone Mother of Pearl Weight...

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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motif Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motif Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 4 Motif Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

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Pure Alhambra For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pure alhambra 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect pure alhambra 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. A pure alhambra of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 21, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our pure alhambra for sale are for women, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pure Alhambra?

The price for a pure alhambra starts at $2,480 and tops out at $45,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,700.

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.