Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Pendant - '20s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Milano, IT
An enduring icon of haute jewelry, the Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Pendant embodies
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Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Alhambra Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Alhambra motifs mounted in individual beaded settings before two curvaceous bars at either ending complete
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Motif Turquoise Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Alhambra collection. The five Alhambra motifs are made in turquoise and set into 18 carat white gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
- Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewellery creations gather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Gold Diamond Necklace
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Gold Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace is a striking expression of the maison’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace. This necklaces has ten motifs
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces. This pair of necklaces each has ten
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Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Coral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Alhambra" coral diamond ring Coral in a clover design, round-cut diamond of
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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. Accented with 20
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Late 20th Century French Artist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 149686
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Turquoise Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection are crafted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A timeless icon of the maison, this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet exemplifies refined
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS sweet Alhambra Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings from the Alhambra collection feature the
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Alhambra collection. The central
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef Alhambra Mother of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Alhambra Diamond Watch 18kt rose gold case with a 18kt rose gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-motif Turquoise Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace features 20 clover-shaped turquoise
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Carnelian Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Flushing, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Carnelian Diamond Alhambra Ring STAMPED ON INNER BAND: VCA Au750
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20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Blue Agate long necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra long necklace in blue Agate. A beautiful 18k yellow gold agate
Category
2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP4KL00
$5,692
Dm 0.6 in L 16.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP4KL00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The necklace
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Alhambra 2013 Holiday Pendant Diamond Malachite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301627 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2013 Model VCARO49S00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Diamond, Malachite Total Diamond Weight 0.05ct approx W...
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Magic Alhambra mother of pearl ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef and Arpels Magic Alhambra ring, 18K yellow gold with white mother-of-pearl. Mother-of
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Ring
$19,120Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra “Between the Fingers” ring executed in 18K white gold, featuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Malachite Long Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace Van Cleef & Arpels from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features a
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARP4KO00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels onyx necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet is an epitome of luxurious
Category
Early 2000s Chain Bracelets
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, malachite. The pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Blue Sevres Porcelain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This piece forms part of the Magic Alhambra collection and features pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Pink Porcelain and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
designer Van Cleef & Arpels. This piece forms part of the Holiday Alhambra collection and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA42700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold and onyx Van Cleef and Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Limited Edition Butterfly Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
DBID:#fopsx58721 Indulge in the exquisite elegance of the Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Bracelet, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Guilloche Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCARP3JK00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold, guilloche bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef
Category
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP2R300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold diamond Van Cleef & Arpels pendant from the Vintage Alhambra collection
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VCA London Selfridges Limited Edition Alhambra Carnelian Hammered Bracelet
$10,999
Dm 0.6 in L 7.68 in
VCA London Selfridges Limited Edition Alhambra Carnelian Hammered Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301818 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2018 Model VCARP0QS00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 12.83 g Length 19.5 cm Width 1.5 cm Cond...
Category
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Celadon Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant VCARP9RV00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
& Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2022 Holiday collection. The pendant features a beaded edge 4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Alhambra Necklace In 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Alhambra Necklace In 18k White Gold. The necklace consists of 23
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Link Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD79200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold Sugilite Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
the lucky alhambra motif set in 18k white gold. The earrings are fully hallmarked, Vca, Serial, and
Category
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Gold
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 Alhambra Turquoise 18k White Gold Bracelet Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is
Category
2010s Link Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARD34800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold chalcedony necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Malachite/ 18k Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Green Malachite/18k Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace Year
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Alhambra Onyx Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
With the Alhambra design that has stood the test of time, this four-leaf clover-inspired piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2025 Blue Agate Magic Alhambra Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef Blue Agate/18k Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Long Pendant Necklace Year of Production: 2025
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Coral Alhambra Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Ring With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond
Category
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Lucky Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Lucky Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra holiday pendant 2023 Obsidian
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra holiday pendant 2023 Obsidian and diamond. A limited edition
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels clip earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection, finely crafted in 18 Karat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold with Black Onyx Necklace
$2,490
H 0.11 in W 0.6 in L 16.51 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold with Black Onyx Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A timeless Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring the
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18kt Gold Ten Motif Necklace, 21st century
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisboa, PT
An enduring icon of French high jewelry, this Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace in 18 kt
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Green Malachite Yellow Gold Earrings, COA
$15,900
W 0.79 in L 0.79 in
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Green Malachite Yellow Gold Earrings, COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These rare Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace & Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Set Of Vintage Alhambra Ten-Motif Diamond Necklaces and 5 Motif Vintage Alhambra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Shell 18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks are a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and luxury. Fashioned from 18k yellow gold, these cufflinks exude sophistication and elegance. The design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2011 Holiday Edition Red Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Oakton, VA
Van Cleef & Arpels 2011 Holiday Limited Edition Red Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Category
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Naples, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels 18k yellow gold Alhambra Earrings. These earrings are an estate piece in good
Category
Early 2000s More Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Earstuds
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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 Magic Alhambra Motifs Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Magic Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, yellow gold, tiger's eye, carnelian. VCA187 Reference
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2010s French Bangles
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Gold Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring. It's feminine and sophisticated. A must-have staple of any jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Category
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra(R) jewelry creations gather different
Category
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
About the Item: Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, the Vintage Alhambra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 50th Anniversary Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, yellow gold, Lapis, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
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
Category
20th Century French More Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
alhambra motifs in the form of clover, the Blue chalcedony representing the sky, and the mother of pearls
Category
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, White 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 Alhambra Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Van Cleef
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in Pink Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Rose Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Van Cleef
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
Category
2010s French Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Sweet Alhambra Earstuds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sweet Alhambra(R) jewelry creations by Van Cleef & Arpels have featured delightful lucky
Category
2010s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sweet Alhambra White Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Sweet Alhambra Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Ring with Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Metal: 18k White Gold Stone: Turquoise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 50th Anniversary diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs, pink gold, gray mother-of-pearl, round diamonds; diamond
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Magic Alhambra ring in white gold set with round diamonds. Diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Reference
Category
2010s French Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Magic Alhambra ring in white gold set with round diamonds. Diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. Reference
Category
2010s French Fashion Rings
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Diamond, White Gold, Gold
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Located in London, GB
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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings in 18K White Gold Additional information: Brand: Van
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Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Additional Information: Brand: Van
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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra Motifs Diamond Bracelet
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Located in New York, NY
Description Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra(R) jewelry creations gather
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Miami, FL
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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Motifs Diamond Bracelet
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Located in New York, NY
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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earstuds White Gold Turquoise Earrings
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Located in New York, NY
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Angel Skin Coral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold clover ring, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels for iconic Vintage Alhambra collection
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Gold Single Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: Single 1 Motif Pendant Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Small Model White Gold Lapis Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
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Alhambra Watch, Small Model Yellow Gold, Onyx, Mother of Pearl
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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Motifs Malachite Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Magic Alhambra bracelet with 5 motifs, yellow gold, malachite. This is one of the famous bracelets
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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Undoubtedly a beautiful Alhambra long necklace design of the prestigious brand Van Cleef & Arpes
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Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Obsidian Diamond 18kGold 2023 Holiday Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
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Experience timeless allure with the Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2023 Holiday Limited
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2023 Holiday Limited Diamond Gold Necklace
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Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience timeless allure with the Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2023 Holiday Limited
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold Additional information: Van
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
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Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand
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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl 16 Motif Station Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra creations, born in 2006, gather different-sized Alhambra
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace/Pendant in 18K Pink Gold
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Located in London, GB
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Blue Agate Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
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Located in London, GB
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Pink Gold
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Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace in 18K Pink Gold Additional information
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace/Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
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Located in London, GB
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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Ring 18K White Gold and Diamonds
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From the moment the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection launched, it was a sensation.
During the late 1960s, fine jewelry changed. Even the most haute of haute French houses expanded their inventories to include more daytime jewels to match the increasingly casual look of women’s fashion and to suit the 9-to-5 schedule of many who were joining the workforce. In 1969, Cartier launched its diamond-free gold Love bracelet. One year before that, Jacques Arpels came up with the all-gold Alhambra necklace.
Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 — liked to say, “To be lucky, you must believe in luck.” This mantra is embodied in the four-leaf clover motif, which can be found in sketches in the house’s archives dating to the 1910s. The quatrefoil shape also has architectural resonance, found in Gothic and Renaissance structures and, of course, in such Moorish buildings as the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which gave its name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line.
The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with 20 gold clovers, the surface of each creased and edged in gold beads. In 1971, the house began making the motif in colorful opaque hard stones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, tiger’s-eye and turquoise. Today, pieces incorporating these stones and a beaded border are referred to as Vintage Alhambra.
The easy-to-wear necklaces were exactly what women wanted to elevate their button-down blouses and wrap dresses. The jewels’ appeal spanned decades and generations. In April 1969, the 26-year-old Swedish actress Britt Ekland donned the original Alhambra gold style for the cover of Vogue. French actress Romy Schneider was around 36 when she sported an onyx and gold version in the provocative 1974 French film Le mouton enragé (Love at the Top), depicting relationships during the sexual revolution. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, stepped onto the red carpet at the BAFTA Film Awards in 2020 wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace and matching earrings. The iconic designs were immediately recognizable to serious jewelry lovers and casual fans alike.
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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.
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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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