Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet 5 motif Grey Mother of Pearl

This 5-motif bracelet uses Grey Mother of Pearl, a cooler, more muted variation on the standard white mother of pearl seen across most of the Alhambra range, set in yellow gold across five quatrefoils. The grey tone sits between the softness of the classic white stone and the harder contrast of onyx, and tends to appeal to clients who want the everyday wearability of mother of pearl without the brighter, more obviously pearlescent finish.

Van Cleef & Arpels has produced grey mother of pearl in limited runs relative to the white version, which is part of why it can take longer to source a well-matched bracelet in this colourway specifically. The bracelet follows the same construction as the rest of the Alhambra line, five motifs on a fine gold chain, worn at the wrist and built to stack cleanly with other pieces.

Clients who find standard white mother of pearl too pale for their taste, but still want the everyday wearability of the stone rather than the harder contrast of onyx, tend to land on the grey version specifically for that middle ground. Because Van Cleef & Arpels has produced it in more limited runs, Clutch treats a well-matched grey mother of pearl bracelet as a request-and-source piece rather than guaranteed on-hand stock.

Clutch sources this bracelet new and pre-owned, documenting gold weight, stone tone consistency and clasp condition on the specific piece before it is offered for sale. Every item is reviewed through Legit Grails, an independent authentication service, ahead of purchase, with original certification carried through where the piece has it. Enquire to check current availability and pricing.