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Van Cleef Alhambra 20 Motif

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Onyx Necklace 18K Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Onyx Necklace 18K Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Onyx Necklace 18K Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Iconic and timeless, this pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace showcases the maison’s celebrated motif design with elegant black onyx and luxurious 18K yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Turquoise Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Turquoise Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Turquoise Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Diamond And Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Gold Coral 20-Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Gold Coral 20-Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Gold Coral 20-Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

From the Alhambra Collection, this vintage necklace gathers twenty Alhambra motifs, set along a 32-inch-long yellow gold chain. The beaded Alhambra motifs, shaped like a four-leaf cl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Chalcedony Motifs 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Chalcedony Motifs 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Chalcedony Motifs 18k Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, rhodium plated 18K white gold, chalcedony.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace in 18K Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace in 18K Rose Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

An impossible to find Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace! This necklace features 120 round brilliant Diamonds, DEF color, and VVS clarity with a total weight of 4.83 carat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Necklace 18k White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Necklace 18k White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Necklace 18k White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

A rare and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Alhambra' Necklace creation crafted in 18K White Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 77702065 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2013 RRP £19,700 Incl Taxes / €23,200 Incl. Taxes / $23,600 Excl. Taxes Model VCARL88100 Serial Number JB3673** Metal 18k Yellow Go...

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Burnt Onyx 20 Motif Necklace 18K White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Burnt Onyx 20 Motif Necklace 18K White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Burnt Onyx 20 Motif Necklace 18K White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers this Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Necklace in rare Burnt Onyx is an extraordinary expression of heritage elegance and collector rarity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 20 motif Alhambra gold and mother of pearl necklace
Van Cleef and Arpels 20 motif Alhambra gold and mother of pearl necklace

Van Cleef and Arpels 20 motif Alhambra gold and mother of pearl necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, 18K yellow gold, white mother-of-pearl. Mother-of-pearl: 20 stones Year 2024 Vca Hallmark clasp in 18K yellow gold Chain length: 33.86 ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Rock Crystal Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Rock Crystal Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Twenty Motif Rock Crystal Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Exquisitely crafted, the Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Rock Crystal Necklace exemplifies timeless elegance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

Van Cleef And Arpels Lapis Lazuli  Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef And Arpels Lapis Lazuli  Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef And Arpels Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef And Arpels Lapis Lazuli and 18k yellow gold Vintage Alhambra necklace.

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage, limited edition rareVan Cleef & Arpels Vintage "Alhambra" diamond and lapis lazuli 20 clover motif necklace . ( with Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate of Authenticity) This nec...

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2019 Celestial Blue Porcelain Vintage Alhambr
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2019 Celestial Blue Porcelain Vintage Alhambr

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition 2019 Celestial Blue Porcelain Vintage Alhambr

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A limited edition 18k yellow gold Celestial Blue porcelain Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2019 Holiday collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

This classic long Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20 lucky clover motifs with round bead edges.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Lapis Lazuli & White Coral 20 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Lapis Lazuli & White Coral 20 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Lapis Lazuli & White Coral 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Alhambra Stones: Lapis Lazuli, White Coral Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Total Item Weight (grams): 43.2 Length: 32 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Type: 20 Motif Long Necklace Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: White Coral Total Item Weight (g): 46.7 Necklace L...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Red Coral Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold 20 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Red Coral Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold 20 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Red Coral Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Chain Length: 33.5 inches Motif Dimensions: 12.80 x 14.25 mm Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stone: Red Cor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Description Faithful to the very first Alhambra(R) jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance.

Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 20 Motif Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 20 Motif Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 20 Motif Long Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 20 Motif Long Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight (g): 57.1 Chain Length: 33.6 inches Motif DImensions...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace in Coral and 18 Karat Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace in Coral and 18 Karat Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace in Coral and 18 Karat Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Hartsdale, NY

We are proud to offer a rare and highly desirable Vintage Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, in 18k yellow gold set with twenty rich and gorgeously vibrant coral stations. 34" ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Carnelian Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Carnelian Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Carnelian Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Faithful to the very first Alhambra(R) jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra creations by Van Cleef & Arpels are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance.

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs White Gold Diamond Onyx Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs White Gold Diamond Onyx Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs White Gold Diamond Onyx Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, white gold, onyx, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Stones Malachite : 20 stones Invisible clasp white gold Chain length :...

Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 50th Anniversary Vintage Alhambra diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 50th Anniversary Vintage Alhambra diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 50th Anniversary Vintage Alhambra diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Diamond(s) : 120 stones, 4.83 carats Mother of Pearl : 10 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Necklace.

Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Chrysoprase Gold Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Chrysoprase Gold Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Chrysoprase Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

This rare 18 karat yellow gold Alhambra necklace features 20 chrysoprase quatrefoils, from Van Cleef & Arpels' vintage Alhambra collection.

Category

1990s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gold 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gold 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Gold Alhambra  20 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Gold Alhambra  20 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Gold Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Collection necklace in very rare to find exquisitely beautiful 20 Turquoise Motifs.

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This remarkable piece from Van Cleef & Arpels achieves elegant, classy appearance thanks to the wonderful combination of sophisticated 18K yellow gold and 20 striking Alhambra-shaped...

Category

Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This remarkable piece from Van Cleef & Arpels achieves elegant, classy appearance thanks to the wonderful combination of sophisticated 18K yellow gold and 20 striking Alhambra-shaped...

Category

Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Lapis Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Lapis Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Lapis Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, finely handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold, features an asymmetrical design inspired by t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Gold 20 Motif Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Gold 20 Motif Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Gold 20 Motif Long Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This modern Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with 20 textured clover charms. Made in France and fit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace, 20 Motifs
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace, 20 Motifs

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace, 20 Motifs

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite 50th Anniversary Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs, finely handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold, features an asymmetrical des...

Category

2010s French Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Gold Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Gold Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Combining harmoniously the pastel tone of turquoise stones with the vibrant shine of 18K yellow gold, this memorable necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels features handsomely-shaped decor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1235 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model ARO30R00 Date Circa 201...

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0842 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model ARO30R00 Date Circa 201...

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace, 20 Motifs by Van Cleef & Arpels
Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace, 20 Motifs by Van Cleef & Arpels

Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace, 20 Motifs by Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs by Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Long Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Long Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Long Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Modern Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Onyx Necklace Length: 34" Necklace Weight: 47.2 grams Comes with Box and Papers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Malachite Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2108 Comes With Full Set (Pouch, Card, Invoice) Date 2015 RRP £18300 / $19,400 / 20900 € Including taxes Model VCARL88100 Serial Number JE******* Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones ...

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 motif Onyx gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 motif Onyx gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 motif Onyx gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Twenty-Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of black onyx Alhambra stones, 15mm each.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite 20 Motif Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Malachite Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k 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.

Category

2010s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite 20 Motif Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Malachite Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

1990s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra, Certificate of Authenticity
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra, Certificate of Authenticity

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra, Certificate of Authenticity

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Alhambra, 2006 with Certificate of Authenticity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Gold 20 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Gold 20 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Gold 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous rare long Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20 lucky clover motifs beautifully inlaid with lapi...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite 20 Motif Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Malachite Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels was made in 2014.

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Letterwood Gold Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Gorgeous authentic rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra letter wood 20 Motif necklace.

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

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Van Cleef Alhambra 20 Motif For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef alhambra 20 motif you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. 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. You can easily find a 131 antique edition and 82 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef alhambra 20 motif among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef alhambra 20 motif of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Onyx, from our inventory of 25, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a van cleef alhambra 20 motif for sale for women should be easy, but there are 95 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Alhambra 20 Motif?

Prices for a van cleef alhambra 20 motif can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $175,450, while this accessory, on average, fetches $16,000.

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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Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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.