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Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This rare Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in r...

Category

Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow 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

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 50th Anniversary Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 50th Anniversary Bracelet

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 VVS. Diamond(s) : 24 stones, 0.96 carats Lapis : 3 stones Wrist Size : 7.2 inches ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels clover necklace from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection.

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Gold 20 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

A neatly arranged composition of engaging lapis stones is lined along the subtle 18K yellow gold chain of this enchanting necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. Included Items: Manufactu...

Category

Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond 2010 Holiday Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond 2010 Holiday Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond 2010 Holiday Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

*Investment piece* A highly collectible piece. Originally released as a Christmas holiday pendant, this necklace is no longer in production by VCA, adding to its exclusivity and val...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, with 20 motifs of Lapis Lazuli Alhambra stones, 15mm each. This is a rare, very collectible, anti...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of Lapis Lazuli Alhambra shape stones 15mm each *** This is an extremely rare, highly...

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 5 Motif Yellow Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 5 Motif Yellow Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 5 Motif Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Lapis Lazuli Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 5 motifs of Lapis Lazuli Alhambra shape stones 15mm each *** This is an extremely rare, highly ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Lazuli 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace in 18k yellow gold.

Category

20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Ring
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Ring

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Ring features Lapis Lazuli lucky clover Motif. 18k yellow gold and bezel-set brilliant-cut round diamond of an estimated 0.05 carats set in the ce...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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 Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks are a striking accessory that exudes luxury.

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition Diamond And Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

2010s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Highly Collectible 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Lapis Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Lapis Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Lapis Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare pair of limited edition Vintage Alhambra 18 karat yellow gold and lapis lazuli necklaces by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Lapis Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Lapis Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Lapis Limited Edition Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare limited edition Vintage Alhambra 18k yellow gold and lapis lazuli necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage "FRENCH" Lapis Lazuli "Alhambra" 20 Motifs Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage "FRENCH" Lapis Lazuli "Alhambra" 20 Motifs Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage "FRENCH" Lapis Lazuli "Alhambra" 20 Motifs Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

French Vintage and highly desirable Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Alhambra 20 Motifs.

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set brilliant-cut round diamon...

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli 20 Motif 18k Gold Alhambra Necklace
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli 20 Motif 18k Gold Alhambra Necklace

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli 20 Motif 18k Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A luxurious, lustrous and long lapis lazuli Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace in rich 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

A neatly arranged composition of engaging lapis lazuli stones is lined along the subtle 18K yellow gold chain of this enchanting necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. Included Items: Man...

Category

Late 20th Century French More Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Very rare and highly desirable Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold vintage Alhambra 20 motif lapis lazuli necklace.

Category

20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Very rare and highly desirable Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold vintage Alhambra 20 motif lapis lazuli necklace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky clover motifs inlaid withmalachite in round bead settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra  20 Turquoise 18k gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra  20 Turquoise 18k gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Turquoise 18k gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Comes with original case serial number and papers Clasp in 18K yellow gold Chain length: 86.0 cm Measurements: Length: 33.8 Inches; Width: 0.58 Inches Faithful to the very first Alh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra  20 Turquoise Gold and  Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra  20 Turquoise Gold and  Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Turquoise Gold and Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Malachite: 10 stones Clasp in 18K yellow gold Chain length: 86.0 cm Measurements: Length: 33.8 Inches; Width: 0.58 Inches Weight: 54.9 grams Faithful to the very first Alhambra® jew...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motifs Coral Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motifs Coral Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motifs Coral Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Coral Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of coral alhambra stones 15mm each This necklace comes with a Van Cleef & Arpels service pape...

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow 20mm Gold and Diamonds Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow 20mm Gold and Diamonds Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Yellow 20mm Gold and Diamonds Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

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, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Gold Earrings
Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Gold Earrings

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" 18k yellow gold earrings, adorned with mystifying Lapis.

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring.

Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Fairfax, VA

Holiday 2010 Pre-Owned Vintage Lapis Lazuli Pendant: 18K Yellow Gold AU 750 42 CM Chain Length 6.71 Grams total weight Blue Lapis Lazuli Motif - Single Stone - Back Side is Solid Go...

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of Lapis Lazuli Alhambra shape stones 15mm each *** This is an extremely rare, highly...

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of LapisLlazuli Alhambra shape stones 15mm each *** This is an extremely rare, highly...

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 motifs of Lapis Lazuli Alhambra shape stones 15mm each *** This is an extremely rare, highly...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 1 Motif Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 1 Motif Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 1 Motif Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

An extremely rare piece from the fascinating “Vintage Alhambra” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this wonderful bracelet boasts an exceptionally elegant design that is accentuated b...

Category

20th Century More Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis lazuli gems...

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold Estate Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold Estate Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold Estate Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Fairfax, VA

18K Yellow Gold AU 750 Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Clovers Lapis has a dark midnight blue color with gold yellow specks. Please review all photos and video to see how gorgeous it looks. ...

Category

2010s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace Large
Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace Large

Van Cleef & Arpels Limited Edition Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace Large

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Limited Edition Alhambra Pendant & Necklace - extra large size iconic motif.

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpel Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Butterfly Necklace Limited Edition
Van Cleef & Arpel Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Butterfly Necklace Limited Edition

Van Cleef & Arpel Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Butterfly Necklace Limited Edition

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Limited Edition The butterfly suspended from a fine link chain Metal: 18K yellow gold S...

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A magnificent pair of authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings featuring a double vintage Alhambra pattern adorned with a Lapis Luzuli stone set in shimmering 18k yellow gold, Earri...

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Gold Earrings
Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Gold Earrings

Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

An incredibly rare set of vintage alhambra earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels showcasing 2 wonderful lapis stones set in the iconic alhambra motif in 18k yellow gold.

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Gold Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Gold Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Vintage Alhambra Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

An iconic Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet featuring 1 Vintage Alhambra motif set with a royal blue Lapis Lazuli stone in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set brilliant-cut round diamon...

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Vintage 1970s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Vintage and out of production Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with lapis lazuli in round bead settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with lapis lazuli in round bead settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs inlaid with lapis lazuli in round bead settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapislazuli and Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky clover motifs inlaid with lapis lazuli in round bead settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Lapis Alhambra Chain Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Very rare and highly desirable Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold vintage Alhambra 20 motif lapis lazuli necklace.

Category

20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky clover motifs inlaid withmalachite in round bead settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2lucky clover motifs inlaid withmalachite in round bead settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamonds Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Gold and Diamonds Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature 2 lucky clover motifs inlaid withmalachite in round bead settings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

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Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of van cleef arpels vintage alhambra lapis. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 30 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to van cleef arpels vintage alhambra lapis. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut van cleef arpels vintage alhambra lapis and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our van cleef arpels vintage alhambra lapis for sale are for women, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis?

On average, van cleef arpels vintage alhambra lapis at 1stDibs sell for $41,125, while they’re typically $3,250 on the low end and $54,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon 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.