Fifty years of success can’t be wrong—and Alhambra comes in myriad shapes and forms, each luckier than the last
Van Cleef & Arpels Focus
There isn’t a year in which it’s a bad idea to gift Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Alhambra collection, but if you must choose, 2018 is the time.
This year marked the 50th anniversary since the maison launched its highly successful fine-jewellery line, and what that means is that the storied jeweller dug through its archives to find some of the most exciting variations of Alhambra, releasing them in exciting incarnations using new techniques that are sure to delight not only their wearer this holiday season, but those who behold them as well.
Delicate and memorable, it’s a perfect gift for someone who values heritage and elegance, but shines with her own individuality and personality.
Consider the trio of a 10-motif necklace, 5-motif bracelet and earrings, forged of yellow gold and utilising guillochage, an engraving technique developed in 1910 and more often reserved for timepieces and precious objects, which imbues each four-leaf clover with a subtle relief effect that refracts light and catches the eye.
The level of savoir faire applied upon these pieces is a luxury that only its wearer can really appreciate-and truly, what is more exceptional than this shared secret?