Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pendant Diamond

This is the diamond-set version of the Alhambra pendant, a single quatrefoil motif fully paved in diamonds rather than set with one of the house's natural or organic stones, in yellow gold. It sits at a different price and occasion tier from the onyx, mother of pearl or carnelian pendants in the same range, closer to fine jewellery worn for evening than the more everyday stone versions.

Van Cleef & Arpels has offered diamond Alhambra pieces alongside the stone-set line since early in the collection's history, and the pavé technique used across the motif is consistent with the setting standards seen on the house's other diamond pieces, small stones set closely enough that the gold beneath largely disappears under the light. As with the rest of the Alhambra range, the motif hangs from a fine chain built to sit close to the base of the neck.

Clients typically choose the diamond pendant over the stone-set versions when they want the Alhambra silhouette but in a piece suited to evening wear or gifting occasions, since the diamond coverage reads noticeably more formal than mother of pearl, onyx or carnelian. It sits at a different price point from the stone-set pendants in the same range, closer to Van Cleef & Arpels's fine diamond jewellery than its everyday pieces.

Clutch sources this pendant new and pre-owned, and documents diamond setting condition, gold weight and chain integrity on the specific piece before it goes to sale. Every item passes through Legit Grails, an independent authentication service, ahead of purchase, not self-graded, with original documentation carried through where available. Message Clutch to check current availability and pricing.