Created in 1968, the Alhambra clover motif has become the signature of Van Cleef & Arpels. Its desirability sustains an active but very targeted secondary market: few professionals genuinely master the valuation of the stones the house uses.
The lines and what they fetch
- Vintage Alhambra: the benchmark line, the most liquid;
- Magic Alhambra: motifs in different sizes, higher values;
- Sweet Alhambra: smaller format, more accessible values;
- Long necklaces with 20 and 34 motifs: the most highly valued pieces in the range.
The stone changes everything
White mother-of-pearl, onyx, carnelian, malachite, tiger's eye, turquoise: the material of the motif moves the offer significantly. Stones that are no longer produced, such as turquoise, carry a substantial scarcity premium.
Paperwork and authentication
- Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of authenticity;
- Original invoice and box;
- Hallmarks and serial number engraved on the motif or the clasp;
- Any workshop service for restoration or chain lengthening.
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