Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra
No fine jewellery design has made a modern day resurgence as much as Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra. First created in 1968, the emblem of luck has become synonymous with the brand over the decades. But like anything in fashion, it fell out of popularity before mounting a massive comeback over the last few years. Open social media and you’ll find slews of videos devoted to the delicate four-leaf clover motif by fans of all ages. Even baseball players aren’t immune — the L.A. Dodger’s Miguel Rojas was spotted in the necklace as his team won the World Series over the weekend. Now lovers of the creation have another reason to get excited as the brand is expanding the line with five new additions: two long necklaces, two reversible rings, and a watch, all designed to transform.
Among the new pieces include two necklaces that play with the Magic Alhambra, a design that was first introduced in 2006 and is instantly recognizable due to the asymmetrical arrangement. The latest iterations can be worn in multiple ways – long, short, or as a bracelet – thanks to a discreet detachable element. One version pairs the luminous warmth of rose gold with grey and white mother-of-pearl, and the other contrasts the cool tones of chalcedony and white mother-of-pearl with white gold.
For those seeking to adorn their fingers, the Vintage Alhambra reversible rings bring a new playfulness to the collection. Framed by Van Cleef & Arpels’ signature golden beading, each piece features a rotating mechanism that reveals two distinct faces. One combines the soft shimmer of grey mother-of-pearl with a dazzling diamond set in rose gold guilloché; the other contrasts the translucence of chalcedony with a diamond framed in guilloché white gold. Completing the new pieces is the Sweet Alhambra watch, which blends guilloché white gold, chalcedony, and diamonds, presenting light and texture on your wrist. The dial’s motifs are edged with delicate golden beads, creating subtle, yet eye-catching reflections. Now, who’s ready to add some extra good luck into their lives?
