Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Letterwood Bracelet Five Motifs

A Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra domed ring, made of 18k white gold, featuring diamond. Diamonds are round brilliant cut, 13 stones in total, carat weight is 0.45 points. This Van Cleef Alhambra ring...

A beautiful vintage bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted from angel skin coral and 18k gold, accented with diamond. The bracelet consists of the carved coral and gold sections. The coral has a perfectly even light pink tone. The gold section of the floral design is created using the casting technique and features diamond. The gold branches spread along the coral’s surface and create a lifelike effect. All sections are invisibly connected on the back of the bracelet. This glossy and smooth Van Cleef and Arpels bracelet is a true masterpiece, crafted in collaboration with nature by skilled VCA jewelers. This vintage French bracelet is made of 18k yellow gold, carved Angel Skin coral, and accented with seven round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VS1 clarity, total weight approximately 1.10 carats). The vintage bracelet measures 7" x ½” (17.7 x 1 cm) and fits up to 6 ¾” (17 cm) wrist. The French coral bracelet weighs 65.6 grams. The bracelet is stamped with Van Cleef & Arpels maker's mark and workshop mark, hallmark for 18 karat gold, French hallmark for 18 karat gold, country of manufacture, serial number. Chic, colorful and wearable, this vintage 18k gold bracelet is a great addition to your jewelry collection. It comes with an original VCA pouch (see picture 10) which makes it a perfect gift at a fraction of the retail price. About Van Cleef & Arpels Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry has been worn by celebrities and royalty since the first boutique opening in 1906. Being founded by a daughter of a precious stone dealer and a son of a stone cutter, Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, the brand was meant to be big in the jewelry world. Press used to call the power couple union “The Maison based on love”. Even before Art Deco was pronounced as a style, VCA brand was known for their skillfully made, bold geometric pieces. Later, during the century, the maker mastered this design approach to the top notch jewelry level. The experimental spirit, fearless usage of the exotic materials and truly unique gemstone combinations brought Van Cleef & Arpels to the top three Maisons of the jewelry world. In order to make this prestigious jewelry affordable not only for an affluent clientele, Nadine Krakov Collection offers a wide selection of estate Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry without the high markups. About Vintage French Jewelry: Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by jewelry experts and enthusiasts. Since the late Renaissance, France has been established itself as one of the world trendsetters in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes French level of greatness even better. What allowed France to reach such a high level in the jewelry world hierarchy? In a nutshell, it’s because of the apprenticeship system. In the beginning of 1950s in France anyone at the age 14 could start learning the craft. This way French jewelers, like no others in the world, gain a substantial portion of experience at the early age. Even non-designer jewels were produced by the high skilled masters. Most modern jewelry is not handcrafted anymore, and mass market-oriented production is prevailing. Jewelry designs are streamlined to use as less hand labor as possible. That’s why today vintage French jewelry is in such high demand. About Coral Jewelry: Once considered as a plant, coral acquired the nickname “garden of the sea”. In fact, coral is a branch formed by microscopic species called the coral polyp. It grows in the ocean and forms massive colonies. In different cultures wearing coral has different meanings. In Slavic countries coral beads were a part of the national costumes. The ancient Romans believed coral protected their kids from danger. Same in Italy, where in the beginning of 20th century coral jewelry was believed to be an anti-evil eye protection. Today coral is worn as a chic accessory with meaning and admired for its exceptional natural beauty. The silky coral texture and a variety of coral colors attract jewelry lovers all over the world. The value of vintage coral jewelry is appreciated over time. Some coral jewels have historical or cultural significance, making it more desirable to collectors. Coral is beloved by the movie stars due to its bright and vibrant colors. Once worn for the red-carpet event, coral jewelry comes back to fashion. As you can see here, among our coral pieces we have truly intricate ones. The skill and artistry involved in creating these pieces also add to their value. Coral value is also based on size, cut, color and polish. Generally, there is red coral, light and deep pink coral, and orange coral. Other colors such as brown, gold and even blue are more exotic. They are shown in conchiolin corals that grow not as branches but as concentric circles. Mediterranean red coral is the most valuable due to its deep red color. It is harvested as deep as 200 meters in the sea. If you are looking for a classic Italian Cornicello...

Feminine necklace and bracelet set created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1980s. The set is made of 18 karat yellow gold, mother-of-pearl and accented with round brilliant cu...

An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with diamond. The bracelet consists of five elongated coral planks framed in 18 karat yellow gold decorated with diamonds. The coral’s salmon coloring is perfectly even, with no spots or cavities. There are five four-prong set oval cabochon cut chrysoprase staged between the planks. The contrast of the deep green gems and the coral is striking. The little diamonds set in the arrow patterns add a luxurious touch to the piece. This VCA vintage bracelet is a special jewel which reflects the wearer’s personality and taste. The vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet comes in an original VCA box which makes it the perfect piece at a fraction of the retail price. This vintage French bracelet is made of 18k yellow gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 0.60 carat). The vintage bracelet measures 6 ¾” x ¼” (17.3 x 0.8 cm) and weighs 25.1 grams. The coral bracelet is stamped with Van Cleef & Arpels maker's mark and workshop, hallmark for 18 karat gold, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold and serial number. Chic, colorful and wearable, this vintage 18k gold necklace bracelet set is a great addition to your jewelry collection. About Van Cleef & Arpels Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry has been worn by celebrities and royalty since the first boutique opening in 1906. Being founded by a daughter of a precious stone dealer and a son of a stone cutter, Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, the brand was meant to be big in the jewelry world. Press used to call the power couple union “The Maison based on love”. Even before Art Deco was pronounced as a style, VCA brand was known for their skillfully made, bold geometric pieces. Later, during the century, the maker mastered this design approach to the top notch jewelry level. The experimental spirit, fearless usage of the exotic materials and truly unique gemstone combinations brought Van Cleef & Arpels to the top three Maisons of the jewelry world. In order to make this prestigious jewelry affordable not only for an affluent clientele, Nadine Krakov Collection offers a wide selection of estate Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry without the high markups. About Vintage French Jewelry: Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by jewelry experts and enthusiasts. Since the late Renaissance, France has been established itself as one of the world trendsetters in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes French level of greatness even better. What allowed France to reach such a high level in the jewelry world hierarchy? In a nutshell, it’s because of the apprenticeship system. In the beginning of 1950s in France anyone at the age 14 could start learning the craft. This way French jewelers, like no others in the world, gain a substantial portion of experience at the early age. Even non-designer jewels were produced by the high skilled masters. Most modern jewelry is not handcrafted anymore, and mass market-oriented production is prevailing. Jewelry designs are streamlined to use as less hand labor as possible. That’s why today vintage French jewelry is in such high demand. About Coral Jewelry: Once considered as a plant, coral acquired the nickname “garden of the sea”. In fact, coral is a branch formed by microscopic species called the coral polyp. It grows in the ocean and forms massive colonies. In different cultures wearing coral has different meanings. In Slavic countries coral beads were a part of the national costumes. The ancient Romans believed coral protected their kids from danger. Same in Italy, where in the beginning of 20th century coral jewelry was believed to be an anti-evil eye protection. Today coral is worn as a chic accessory with meaning and admired for its exceptional natural beauty. The silky coral texture and a variety of coral colors attract jewelry lovers all over the world. The value of vintage coral jewelry...

Fun yet classy buckle ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in the 1970s. Made of 18 karat yellow gold and set with finest sapphires and diamonds. The oval sapphire weighs ap...

A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bracelet made of 18k white and yellow gold. The bracelet’s links are flat, so that allows it to sit perfectly on the wrist. The yellow gold links...

A limited edition letterwood Vintage Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet features 5 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and a letterwood inlay,...

A stunning 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef and Arpels. The bracelet is made up of 5 of the iconic clover motifs, three are set with malachi...

A gorgeous 18k yellow gold malachite bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The bracelet features 5 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs, each with a beaded edg...

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 ...

A lovely 18k yellow gold carnelian bracelet from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet features 5 iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and ...

SKU AT-2340 Comes With Box Only Date 2016 Model VCARO8DC00 Serial Number JExxxxx Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 2.3 g Length 18 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________...