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Van Cleef Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARD34800
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARD34800

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 collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Green Chalcedony, Coral and Diamond Tassel Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Green Chalcedony, Coral and Diamond Tassel Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Green Chalcedony, Coral and Diamond Tassel Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A vibrant expression of 1970s glamour, this striking long necklace by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS pairs luminous green chalcedony with softly blushed coral, each bead accented by diamond-set ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Rope Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Nerval Diamond Green Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Nerval Diamond Green Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Nerval Diamond Green Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite authentic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is from the elegant Nerval collection and features a 5-petal flower crafted in 18k yellow gold and green chalcedony and p...

Category

Antique 1680s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

Vintage Alhambra pendant, rhodium-plated 18K white gold, chalcedony. The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Bracel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White 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 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 Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds convertible into a Brooch.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 19 round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color total weight .40ct Two chalcedony.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Chalcedony Beaded Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Chalcedony Beaded Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Chalcedony Beaded Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful 14k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The green chalcedony necklace is made up of 14 cylindrical beads and 41 ball beads alternating in size.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The elegantly floating designed butterfly has color and style. Featuring green wings of chalcedony outlined with textured 18k yellow gold and a body featuring a lone white diamond. S...

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

1990s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Chalcedony Butterfly Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Gold 10 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Gold 10 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Gold 10 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Chalcedony Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Chalcedony Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This sleek, understated necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels is incredibly chic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Chalcedony Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Chalcedony Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0818 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model Alhambra Date Circa 201...

Category

2010s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Green Chalcedony Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Mother of Pearl Magic Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace with chalcedony and mother of pearl clovers.

Category

2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace This classic circa 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a versatile ...

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic " MOP and Chalcedony 16 motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic " MOP and Chalcedony 16 motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic " MOP and Chalcedony 16 motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels MOP and Chalcedony 16 motif necklace in 18k white gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARD34800
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARD34800

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 collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Green Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of green chalcedony alhambra stones 15mm each *** This is a rare, very collectibl...

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of chrysoprase green chalcedony alhambra stones 15mm each *** This is...

Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Green Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of green chalcedony alhambra stones 15mm each *** This is a rare, very collectibl...

Category

1990s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Brown Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Yellow Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Brown Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Yellow Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motif Brown Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Yellow Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 10 Motifs Brown Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 motifs of brown chalcedony Alhambra stones 15mm each.

Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Twenty Motif Alhambra Chalcedony White Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Twenty Motif Alhambra Chalcedony White Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Twenty Motif Alhambra Chalcedony White Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of chalcedony alhambra stones 15mm each Details: Length: 33.6" Alhambra: 15mm Weight: 49 g...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU CT-2551 Comes With Pouch Only Date approx 2015 RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes Model ARD34900 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Go...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU CT-2551 Comes With Pouch Only Date approx 2015 RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes Model ARD34900 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Go...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2247 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2019 RRP £3150 Including taxes / $3,350 Excluding taxes / €3600 Including taxes Model VCARD34900 Serial Number JA**** Metal 18k Whit...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra mother-of-pearl Gold Chalcedony Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra mother-of-pearl Gold Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra mother-of-pearl Gold Chalcedony Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Extremely collectible signature Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace, 6 motifs made in 18k white gold, white and gray mother-of-pearl and chalcedony.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Green Chalcedony Butterfly Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Green Chalcedony Butterfly Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Green Chalcedony Butterfly Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Featuring an endearingly feminine design that Van Cleef & Arpels pieces are renowned for, this gorgeous necklace is an item of immense aesthetic value.

Category

Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

An incredibly rare piece from the brand’s iconic “Alhambra” collection, this exceptional vintage necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels offers a splendidly sophisticated look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Magic White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Chalcedony Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Magic White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Magic White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Chalcedony Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra, Magic 18K White Gold 48 Inch necklace, having 16 Motifs of Gray and White Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony.

Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond Chalcedony Pendant Necklace
1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond Chalcedony Pendant Necklace

1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond Chalcedony Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a vintage pendant with a chain designed by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1980s. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features: - 49 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 1.2ct,...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Chalcedony Onyx 2 Extra Pendants Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Chalcedony Onyx 2 Extra Pendants Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Chalcedony Onyx 2 Extra Pendants Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Chalcedony Black Onyx 2 Extra Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels This necklace comes with 3 interchangeable pendants.

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Chalcedony Necklace 18kt White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Chalcedony Necklace 18kt White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Chalcedony Necklace 18kt White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Diego, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace Style: 10 Motifs Ref. number: VCARD34800 Metal: 18KT White Gold Size: 17' Inches Width: 15 MM Main Stone: Various Light Blue Color Chalcedo...

Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Chalcedony 16 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Chalcedony 16 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Chalcedony 16 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The 16 motifs featured in this necklace have been fashioned with a mixture of white mother-of-pearl, grey mother-of-pearl and chalcedony.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Chalcedony 16 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Chalcedony 16 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Chalcedony 16 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The 16 motifs featured in this necklace have been fashioned with a mixture of white mother-of-pearl, grey mother-of-pearl and chalcedony.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection, meticulously crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring 20 chalcedony stones elegantly encased within the iconic clove...

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This Pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace, originally purchased in March 2022 from VCA's 5th Ave location, features 20 chalcedony motifs set in 18K white gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18K Gold Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18K Gold Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18K Gold Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

A series of 16 iconic clover motifs make this 50” long Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace a statement piece that is impossible to ignore.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace This classic circa 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a versatile ...

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301677 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2016 RRP £11,400 Incl. Taxes / €13,400 Incl. Taxes / $12,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN18900 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k White Go...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Van Cleef Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Alhambra Necklace 16 Motif
Van Cleef Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Alhambra Necklace 16 Motif

Van Cleef Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony Alhambra Necklace 16 Motif

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Stone: Natural Mother of Pearl & Chalcedony 16 Different Sized Alhambra Motifs Metal: 18K White Gold Length: 24" Long Weight: 67.6 Grams Clasp: Box Catch with a Hidden Safety

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Chrysoprase Green Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of chrysoprase green chalcedony alhambra stones 15mm each *** This is...

Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Chalcedony Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Magic Alhambra 6 Motif Chalcedony Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A luxurious 18k white gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection VCARN18900.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 16 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite Magic Alhambra long necklace, 16 motifs, finely handmade in 18 Karat white Gold and features an asymmetrical design inspired by t...

Category

2010s French Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Gold 6 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Gold 6 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Gold 6 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18k White Gold 6 Motifs Chalcedony, White & Grey Mother of Pearl Necklace.

Category

1990s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arples Magic Alhambra Long Necklace, 16 Motifs-
Van Cleef & Arples Magic Alhambra Long Necklace, 16 Motifs-

Van Cleef & Arples Magic Alhambra Long Necklace, 16 Motifs-

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite Magic Alhambra necklace 16 motif, finely handmade in 18 Karat yellow Gold and features an asymmetrical design inspired by the clo...

Category

2010s French Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18k White Gold 6 Motif Chalcedony, White & Grey Mother of Pearl Necklace.

Category

2010s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White Gold 6 Motif Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Interchangable Pendant Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose De Noel" Chalcedony Brooch Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose De Noel" Chalcedony Brooch Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef and Arpels chalcedony and diamond brooch/necklace.

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Chalcedony Yellow Gold Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Chalcedony Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 green chalcedony stone: 15mm.

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Chalcedony Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Chalcedony Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Bring an elegant pop of color to any ensemble with this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Chalcedony Necklace.

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Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Lavender Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Lavender Chalcedony Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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18k Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Alhambra Lavender Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 motifs of lavender chalcedony alhambra stones 15mm each. *** This is a rare, very coll...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Ten Motifs Chalcedony Alhambra White Gold Necklace

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 motifs of chalcedony alhambra stones 15mm each This necklace comes with Van Cleef & Arpels certici...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Chalcedony Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Chalcedony Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Chalcedony Necklace

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

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a classic lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold, set with green chalcedony and c...

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Van Cleef Chalcedony Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef chalcedony necklace 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef chalcedony necklace 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. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a van cleef chalcedony necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Chalcedony Necklace?

On average, a van cleef chalcedony necklace at 1stDibs sells for $9,500, while they’re typically $3,000 on the low end and $44,500 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.

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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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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.