Alhambra
"To be lucky, you need to believe in luck," as Jacques Arpels used to say. A Maison lucky charm, the Alhambra motif is inspired by the four-leaf clover. The first long necklace, in creased yellow gold, was created in 1968. The collection has been enriched over the years with added functions and materials.
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Clover clip design, circa 1970Van Cleef & Arpels ArchivesClover clip product card, 1948Van Cleef & Arpels ArchivesFour-leaf Clover clip product card, 1954Van Cleef & Arpels ArchivesClover clip product card, 1954Van Cleef & Arpels ArchivesFour-leaf Clover clip product card, 1954Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
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Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifsVan Cleef & Arpels Archives
Precious Lucky Charm
A value dear to Van Cleef & Arpels, luck has often guided its steps and inspired its creations, such as jewelry with wooden talismans, charms and ladybugs. Jacques Arpels enjoyed picking four-leaf clovers to offer them, along with the poem, "Don’t Quit," a reminder to never give up hope.
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Alhambra sautoir, 1976Yellow gold, coral
The virtuosity of the craftsmen
From stone selection and jewelry work to setting and polishing, the Maison's savoir-faire comes together to bring Alhambra creations to life. They reflect Van Cleef & Arpels' tradition of excellence and attention to detail, forged by over 100 years of expertise. Fluid and refined, these creations initially imagined as sautoirs accompany the wearer's movements with elegance.
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold, mother-of-pearl
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold, agate
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold, onyx
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Vintage Alhambra pendantRose gold, mother-of-pearl
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Vintage Alhambra pendantWhite gold, diamonds
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold, diamonds
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Vintage Alhambra pendantRose gold, diamonds
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold, carnelian
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Vintage Alhambra pendantWhite gold
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold, Tiger Eye
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Vintage Alhambra pendantWhite gold, chalcedony
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold
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Vintage Alhambra pendantRose gold
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Vintage Alhambra pendantYellow gold, pink enamel
A thousand faces
Celebrating the beauty of nature, the Alhambra collection constantly evolves through a wide range of materials, including white and gray mother-of-pearl, carnelian, creased gold and diamonds. Each material reflects the Maison's distinctive taste for gemstones and its stringent selection process.
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Magic Alhambra earrings, 2 motifsGuilloché yellow gold, pink enamelVintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifsYellow gold, pink enamelVintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifsYellow gold, pink enamelVintage Alhambra ringGuilloché yellow gold
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Magic Alhambra transformable long necklace, 15 motifsGuilloché white gold, chalcedony, white mother-of-pearlVintage Alhambra reversible ringGuilloché rose gold, gray mother-of-pearl, diamondVintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifsRose gold, gray mother-of-pearl, diamonds
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Magic Alhambra necklace, 6 motifsWhite gold, diamondsMagic Alhambra earrings, 3 motifsWhite gold, diamondsMagic Alhambra Between the Finger ringWhite gold, diamondsMagic Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifsWhite gold, diamonds
As you wish…
Bordered with gold beads – another aesthetic signature of the Maison – the Alhambra motif adorns long necklaces, pendants, bracelets and reversible rings. The collection, enriched over the years by a host of functions and materials, adds timeless elegance to every silhouette. The collection's watch creations are a precious showcase for the passing of time, imbuing each minute with luck and radiance.
