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Van Cleef Onyx 10 Motif

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA42700
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA42700

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 collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Onyx White Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Onyx White Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This necklace comes with certificate of authenticity and a box from Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 motifs of Black Onyx Alhambra shape stones 15mm each 10 motifs of 120 Round Brilliant ...

Category

2010s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Designer Van Cleef & Arpels Style 10 motif necklace Material 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details Black Onyx Total Weight 23.6g (15.1dwt) Necklace Length 17'' Clasp Spring Ring Addition...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace 10 Motifs Onyx

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs onyx.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold 10 Motif Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold 10 Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Ten Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, With 10 motifs of black onyx Alhambra stones, 15mm each.

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10-Motif Onyx Gold Necklace Papers
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10-Motif Onyx Gold Necklace Papers

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 black onyx in round bead settings.

Category

Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270

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 collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Motif Onyx Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Motif Onyx Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Motif Onyx Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The minimalistic and irresistible motif which makes the esteemed Alhambra collection instantly recognizable and highly revered is employed in this enchanting 18K yellow gold necklace...

Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Collier Vintage Alhambra in 18K yellow gold and onyx. As each stone is unique, its color and features may vary from one creation to another. Hallmar...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2566 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 RRP £8,150 Inc taxes / $ 8,900 / €9,700 Inc taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight Approxi...

Category

2010s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2566 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 RRP £8,150 Inc taxes / $ 8,900 / €9,700 Inc taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight approx ...

Category

2010s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2211 Comes With VCA pouch Date 2014 RRP £7,900 Inc taxes / $ 8,400 / 9000 € Inc taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight 24.6 g L...

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Motif Onyx Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Motif Onyx Necklace

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The minimalistic and irresistible motif which makes the esteemed Alhambra collection instantly recognizable and highly revered is employed in this enchanting 18K yellow gold necklace...

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Materials

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

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Materials

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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SKU 33301242 Comes With Box Only RRP £8,150 Incl. taxes / €9,550 Incl. taxes / $ 8,900 excl. taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number CL***** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Weight App...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 77701491 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2023 RRP £8,150 Incl. Taxes/ €9,550 Incl. Taxes/ $8,900 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JF****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold S...

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold Ten Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold Ten Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold Ten Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Ten Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, With 10 motifs of black onyx Alhambra stones, 15mm each.

Category

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Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Pave Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Pave Ring.

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Materials

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20 lucky clover motifs inlaid with green malachite in round bead settings.

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold 10 Motif Vintage Alhambra Necklace
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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The 10 motifs featured in this necklace have been fashioned with jet black onyx.

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs in onyx
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs in onyx

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs in onyx

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace 10 motifs in onyx and 18K yellow gold, The Alhambra collection is VCA iconic symbol of luck.

Category

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Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K/Black Onyx 10 Motifs Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K/Black Onyx 10 Motifs Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K/Black Onyx 10 Motifs Vintage Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K/Black Onyx 10 Motifs Vintage Alhambra Necklace Made In: France Materials: Black onyx and 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: VCA Au750, serial number Closure/Opening: ...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Yellow Gold 10 Motif Necklace, Estate
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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This classic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 10 lucky clover motifs beautifully inlaid with black o...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2117 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2022 RRP £7,900 Inc taxes / $ 8,400 / 9000 € Inc taxes Model VCARA42700 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx Wei...

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270

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 collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace VCARA4270

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 collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold Ten Motif Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold Ten Motif Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx Gold Ten Motif Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Ten Motif Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, With 10 motifs of black onyx Alhambra stones, 15mm each.

Category

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Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Agate 10 Lucky Cloves  18kGold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Agate 10 Lucky Cloves  18kGold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Blue Agate 10 Lucky Cloves 18kGold 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 blue agate in round bead settings.

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Materials

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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

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Materials

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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

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Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite and Yellow Gold Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite 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 green malachite in round bead settings.

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Mother of Pearl 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 mother of pearl in round bead settings.

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10-Motif Onyx Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10-Motif Onyx Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Vintage Alhambra' necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring 10 clover leaf inspired motifs of carved onyx.

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Materials

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 10 Motif Onyx Gold Alhambra Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 10 Motif Onyx Gold Alhambra Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 10 Motif Onyx Gold Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace. Set in 18K yellow gold in a 10 motif black onyx.

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx 10 Motif 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx 10 Motif 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Onyx 10 Motif 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Adorn your neck with this elegant necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace has a beautiful weaving of ten motifs crafted from 18k yellow gold and embedded with Onyx stones. The...

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Measurements: Length: 16.75 ", Width: 15.00 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Vintage Alhambra 10 Motifs Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx Exterior Color: Yellow Go...

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Red Carnelian 10 Motif Gold Necklace
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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 10 Motif Necklace Stones: Red Carnelian Onyx Metal Type: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k​​​​​​​ Necklace Length:...

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Materials

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Columbia, MO

MSRP $7,750! DETAILS: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Necklace 18 karat yellow gold 10 motifs of black onyx measuring 14 x 14 mm each 16.8" length MSRP $7,750!

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Red Carnelian 10 Motif Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Style: 10 Motif Necklace Stones: Red Carnelian Onyx Metal Type: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k​​​​​​​ Necklace Length:...

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Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Mayfair, London, London

An exquisite 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

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

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance. Inspired by the clover leaf...

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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl and Onyx Magic Alhambra 16 Motif

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef Onyx 10 Motif For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef onyx 10 motif you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a van cleef onyx 10 motif from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a van cleef onyx 10 motif, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Van Cleef Onyx 10 Motif?

On average, a van cleef onyx 10 motif at 1stDibs sells for $7,150, while they’re typically $6,500 on the low end and $8,107 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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.