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The Alhambra motif, emblem of luck, embodies a positive vision of life dear to Van Cleef & Arpels. Since its creation in 1968, this collection has continuously evolved, introducing combinations of materials, various functionalities, and adaptations in motif sizes.
In 1968, Van Cleef & Arpels crafted a veritable icon of luck: the Alhambra® collection. The associated motif, inspired by the four-leaf clover, has led to a great variety of creations.
Boldly asymmetrical, Magic Alhambra creations feature a harmonious combination of shapes and materials. From carnelian and tiger’s eye, white and gray mother-of-pearl, white gold, and diamonds, the motifs are interpreted in playful variety of sizes.
In the first half of the 1950s, infamous French fine jewelry house, Van Cleef and Arpels recognized the need to create more accessible fine jewelry pieces for a new generation of women.
Inspired by the four-leaf clover and the quatrefoils within The Alhambra palace in Gran ada, Spain — the iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra features one of the house’s design pillars. “To be lucky, you must believe in luck,” Jacques Arpels liked to say.
Whether you are a seasoned collector or new admirer of Van Cleef & Arpels, we have highlighted several rare and collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra pieces. Each Alhambra piece is no longer accessible, must be custom ordered from Van Cleef or is regularly sold out.
The Alhambra was Van Cleef & Arpels’ answer to the changing times of the 1960's—the brainchild of Jacques Arpels married the four-leaf clover motif with this new concept of freedom and femininity.
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra motif has blown up in popularity, becoming this year's jewelry grail for those eager to flex. Learn about its rise in culture.
The ‘Alhambra’ collection is now internationally recognised; its signature sautoirs (long necklaces) are often spotted around the necks of tastemakers and trend setters, royalty and Hollywood ...
Behind the Legendary Good Fortune of Van Cleef's Alhambra. Two 50th anniversary styles of the iconic necklace are revealed exclusively to T&C. By Stellene Volandes Published: Oct 1, 2018....