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Alhambra
A voyage at the heart of Luck
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Alhambra

Celebrating luck since 1968

Travel through the

collection

Alhambra collection reflects the timeless style of the Maison. True jewelery icon, the collection continues to renew itself over the time.

A journey through the

know-how

The Alhambra collection reflects all the expertise of a High Jewelry Maison..

A journey through the

luck gestures

Luck has often guided the steps of the Maison and inspired some of these most iconic creations.

A journey through

the story

In 1968, the Maison gave birth to a true icon of luck: the Alhambra collection.

Dive into the collection

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Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
HK$97,500
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Magic Alhambra earrings, 3 motifs
HK$69,500
Magic Alhambra earrings
HK$36,100
Magic Alhambra earrings
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra pendant
HK$19,000
Vintage Alhambra pendant
Vintage Alhambra earrings
HK$30,500
Vintage Alhambra earrings
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
HK$127,000
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Magic Alhambra Between the Finger ring
Magic Alhambra Between the Finger ring
Magic Alhambra earrings, 2 motifs
HK$115,000
Magic Alhambra earrings, 2 motifs
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
HK$445,000
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra ring
Sweet Alhambra butterfly pendant
HK$15,700
Sweet Alhambra butterfly pendant
Sweet Alhambra butterfly bracelet
HK$13,900
Sweet Alhambra butterfly bracelet
Sweet Alhambra earstuds
HK$41,100
Sweet Alhambra earstuds

Find your luck

The collection reveals dazzling combinations of materials. Discover the specificities of each stone.

Mother-of-pearl
Mother-of-pearl is a material dear to the Maison. It presents harmonious nuances and a luster of the highest quality.
Onyx
Onyx is one of the most sought after stones of the Maison. It is distinguished by the brilliance of its surface that reflects the light like a mirror.
Carnelian
The carnelian selected by the Maison distinguishes itself by its deep colour and intense luster.
Malachite
The malachite selected by the Maison is a stone that alternates successive streaks and regular tones, clear or more intense.
Chalcedony
The chalcedony used for the Alhambra collection is notable for its delicate gradations of color and the quality of its sheen.
Tiger's eye
Tiger’s eye is what is known as a “chatoyant” gemstone, because of its yellowy-brown tones that catch the light.
Diamond
The Maison selects its diamonds according to the strictest quality criteria, offering creations an exceptional brilliance.
Plain gold
Whether worked into golden beads, creased or delicately polished, the Maison's 18-carat gold maintains its prestigious luster year after year.
Letterwood
This rare and precious exotic wood is known for its flecked appearance with reddish tints and dark brown.

Discover the [pierre] creations of the Alhambra collection

Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Rose gold, Mother-of-pearl
HK$445,000
Magic Alhambra earrings, 2 motifs
Magic Alhambra earrings, 2 motifs
Rose gold, Mother-of-pearl
HK$115,000
Alhambra watch, small model
Alhambra watch, small model
Yellow gold, Mother-of-pearl
HK$113,000
Vintage Alhambra pendant
Vintage Alhambra pendant
Yellow gold, Mother-of-pearl
HK$19,000
Vintage Alhambra pendant
Vintage Alhambra pendant
Yellow gold, Onyx
HK$19,000
Alhambra watch, medium model
Alhambra watch, medium model
Yellow gold, Onyx
HK$120,000
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
White gold, Onyx
HK$469,000
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Yellow gold, Onyx
HK$28,800
Vintage Alhambra earrings
Vintage Alhambra earrings
Yellow gold, Carnelian
HK$30,500
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Yellow gold, Carnelian
HK$127,000
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Yellow gold, Carnelian
HK$63,500
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra ring
Yellow gold, Carnelian
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Yellow gold, Malachite
HK$226,000
Magic Alhambra earrings, 3 motifs
Magic Alhambra earrings, 3 motifs
Yellow gold, Malachite
HK$69,500
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Yellow gold, Malachite
HK$33,500
Magic Alhambra long necklace, 1 motif
Magic Alhambra long necklace, 1 motif
Yellow gold, Malachite
HK$48,600
Magic Alhambra earrings, 3 motifs
Magic Alhambra earrings, 3 motifs
White gold, Chalcedony
HK$69,500
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
White gold, Chalcedony
HK$71,000
Magic Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Magic Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
White gold, Chalcedony
HK$54,000
Magic Alhambra necklace, 6 motifs
Magic Alhambra necklace, 6 motifs
White gold, Chalcedony
HK$80,500
Magic Alhambra earrings, 2 motifs
Magic Alhambra earrings, 2 motifs
Yellow gold, Tiger's eye
HK$53,500
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Yellow gold, Tiger's eye
HK$63,500
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Yellow gold, Tiger's eye
HK$31,800
Lucky Alhambra Between the Finger ring
Lucky Alhambra Between the Finger ring
Yellow gold, Tiger's eye
Magic Alhambra Between the Finger ring
Magic Alhambra Between the Finger ring
White gold, Diamond
Alhambra watch, medium model
Alhambra watch, medium model
White gold, Diamond
HK$282,000
Vintage Alhambra earrings
Vintage Alhambra earrings
Rose gold, Diamond
HK$90,500
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Yellow gold, Diamond
HK$385,000
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs
Yellow gold
HK$61,000
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Yellow gold
HK$30,500
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Rose gold
HK$122,000
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra ring
Yellow gold
, Letterwood
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Rose gold, Letterwood
HK$107,000
, Letterwood
, Letterwood
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The Crafting of Luck

From jewelers to stone-setters, varied skills come together to create each piece.

Follow the creation process

01
The drawing
As the first step in the creative process, the design expresses the unique style of Van Cleef & Arpels.
02
Stones selection
The stones are chosen according to the strictest quality criteria.
03
Cutting the stones
The stones are meticulously cut before being polished to reveal all their sheen.
04
Pairing
The Alhambra motifs are carefully paired in order to reveal an identical shade and brightness.
05
The creation of the motif
The jewelers assemble by hand the motif and its beaded setting.
06
Setting
The prongs are folded with delicacy. The openwork honeycomb structure enhances the brightness and lightness of the creation.
07
The chain
It connects the iconic motifs by magnifying the brightness of the piece.
08
Polishing
The creation undergoes several polishing steps to reveal its beauty.
09
Quality control
Each piece is meticulously inspected to ensure it fulfills Van Cleef & Arpels' high standards of quality.
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Creating the motif
Jewelry work on the gold structure
Creating the motif
Jewelry work on the gold structure
Creating the motif
Jewelry work on the gold structure
Setting
Setting work, adjusting the stone
Setting
Grey mother of pearl, setting work.
Setting
Positionning the grey mother-of-pearl, setting work.
The chain
Jewelry work, assembling the chain.
Polishing
Polishing work, final polishing.
Quality control

Follow the gestures of luck

Inspired by the four-leaf clover, the Alhambra collection is worn like a talisman.

Rarer than rare, luckier than lucky
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
HK$33,500
>Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Twirl, twirl, precious pendulum
Magic Alhambra long necklace, 1 motif
HK$215,000
Magic Alhambra long necklace, 1 motif
Alhambra watch, medium model
HK$282,000
Alhambra watch, medium model
Bonded by luck
Alhambra watch, medium model
HK$120,000
Alhambra watch, medium model
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
HK$28,800
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
Knock, knock... luck is here!
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra ring
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs
HK$31,800
Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motifs

Discover the story of the Alhambra collection

The first Alhambra long necklace was inspired by a four-leaf clover.

A luck icon

Being a value dear to the Maison, luck has often guided its steps and inspired some of his most iconic creations.

"To be lucky, you have to believe in luck," Jacques Arpels used to say. Collector at heart, he used to pick four leaf-clovers in the garden of his house to offer them, along with a poem, to his collaborators.

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English poem entitled “Don’t Quit*”, an encouragement to never give up hope.
©Van Cleef & Arpels
Claude, Jacques and Pierre Arpels
©Van Cleef & Arpels
Drawing from 1948
Archives Van Cleef & Arpels

From Françoise Hardy to Romy Schneider, many celebrities take ownership of this iconic creation of timeless elegance.

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H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco in 1973
© Getty Images, Hulton Archives
Romy Schneider on the shooting of the movie "le mouton enragé" in 1973
© Leonard de Raemy / Corbis Sygma
Francoise Hardy in 1974
© Catherine Rotulo

The spirit of an age

Boldly mixing stylized materials and shapes, this daytime jewelery responds to the evolutions of society since the end of the 1960s.

Advertizing of 1974: «Some clovers for a dress or jeans (in gold and green agate)», Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
Advertizing of 1971, Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
Advertizing of June 1975, Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
1972 boutique catalog, Van Cleef & Arpels Archives

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Celebrating luck since 1968

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