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Vintage Alhambra Necklace
About the Design
Van Cleef & Arpels had an immediate hit on its hands when the French luxury jewelry house introduced its Alhambra collection, which includes the charming and exquisitely crafted Vintage Alhambra necklace. Call it the result of the elegant design work that is typical of the house as well as a bit of good luck.
“To be lucky, you must believe in luck.” This mantra was a favorite of Jacques Arpels (1914–2008) — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who cofounded the maison with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 — and this sentiment is embedded in the Vintage Alhambra necklace. The Alhambra collection, as well as its varied subcategories, has come to largely represent Van Cleef & Arpels. A favorite of glamorous icons who range from Elizabeth Taylor to Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, the celebrated maison’s signature line has never gone out of production. Today, Alhambra includes several new styles, with necklaces, watches, bracelets and rings embellished with various gemstones.
The first Alhambra jewel debuted in 1968. It was an all-gold necklace dotted with 20 gold clovers, edged with gold beads. At the time of its launch, casual and unadorned jewelry was uncommon, and, owing to its simple beauty, delicacy and the fact that it needn’t be set aside for formal wear, the Alhambra necklace immediately garnered the adoration of women all over the world. It’s a classic in the history of contemporary jewelry design, but the origin of its instantly recognizable clover motif has historical significance too. The quatrefoil shape is drawn from keyhole arches that populate Moorish architecture, and the series is named for the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which Moorish poets have deemed “a pearl set in emeralds” for its whitewashed walls encircled by lush grasses and trees.
Within a couple of years of the Alhambra necklace’s debut, artisans at Van Cleef & Arpels were setting the now-famous quatrefoil motif at the center of the series with panels of colorful opaque hard stones, such as malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx and more. What is now known as the Vintage Alhambra collection, which includes rings, pendants and more, is characterized by pieces that feature these stones and a beaded border.
The Vintage Alhambra necklace is also emblematic of Van Cleef & Arpels’s long-standing commitment to fine craftsmanship and its ability to establish enduring trends. With such grand narratives — and prominent figures — linked to the necklace, it is no wonder that it has remained so covetable and beloved since its very first appearance.
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Comes With Pouch Only
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Serial Number JE******
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Stones Diamond, Onyx
Weight 6.5 g
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Condition Excellent
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Comes With Full Set (Box, Card, Invoice, receipt)
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Serial Number JB******
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Serial Number JA******
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Van Cleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace
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Brand : Van Cleef&Arpels
Description: Van Cleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace
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Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing
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Collection:Alhambra
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Style: Pendant Necklace
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Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2341
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2023
Model ARP9T000
Serial Number JD******
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Weight 6.4 g
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Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
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SKU AT-2330
Comes With Box Only
Date 2014
RRP £7,950 Inc taxes / $ 8,500 Excl taxes / 9,250 € Inc taxes
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Serial Number JE******
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SKU AT-2247
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
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Comes With Pouch Only
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Serial Number JE******
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Weight 7 g
Length 42 mm
Condition Excellent
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With 10 motifs of turquoise alhambra stones 15mm each.
*** This is an extremely rare, highly collectible turquoise Alhambra necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels***
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Details:
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yellow gold. This necklace is composed of 20 quatrefoil lapis lazuli motifs on a 18k yellow gold chain. Ea...
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold 4.83 CTW
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PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 130034
Listing Title: Van Cleef...
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Rose Gold Necklace
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Located in Miami, FL
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 2013 Diamond Malachite Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2289
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2013
Model ARO49S00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Diamond, Malachite
Weight 6.5 g
Length 42 cm
Condition Excel...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
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Van Cleef & Arpels 2014 Alhambra Grey Mother of Pearl Holiday Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2325
Comes With Invoice with Box
Date 2014
Model ARO5SX00
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Stones Diamond, Mother of Pearl
Weight 5.4 g
Length 42 cm
Condition Excell...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
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By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
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Category
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VCA Vintage Alhambra Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Lapis Lazuli in 18K Gold
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Located in Lucerne, CH
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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Blue Agate Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2294
Comes With Box Only
Date 2019
RRP £9,000 Inc taxes / $ 9,550 / 10,500€ Inc taxes
Model ARP34800
Serial Number JA******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Agate
Weight 24 g
Leng...
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Alhambra Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2291
Comes With Box Only
Date 2014
RRP £ 10,200 Inc taxes / $ 10,800 Excl taxes / 11,600 € Inc taxes
Model ARA45700
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Turquoi...
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed 2015 Pink Porcelain Vintage Alhambra Holiday Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
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Category
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Materials
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Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2175
Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card)
Date 2014
RRP £2,870 incl. taxes / $ 3,050 excl. taxes / 3,300 € incl. taxes
Model VCARD35800
Serial Number JE******
Metal 18k Yellow G...
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace VCAR
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic 18k yellow gold long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, from the Vintage Alhambra collection. Featuring 20 of the iconic 4-leaf clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and ...
Category
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Materials
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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Carnelian 10 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2155
Comes With Pouch Only
RRP £8560 Inc taxes / $ 9200 / 9900 € Inc taxes
Model VCARD40600
Serial Number JB******
Metal 18k Yellow Gold
Stones Carnelian
Weight 23 g
Length 42...
Category
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Materials
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