Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Bracelet

The Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra bracelet is worked in 18k gold. Sweet is the smallest reading of the clover, sized for daily wear rather than for occasion, and at six motifs the bracelet sits light on the wrist with the chain visible between each one. The beaded surround is reproduced at reduced scale, which is more demanding to finish than the full-size version.

Sweet Alhambra is produced across the range as the everyday tier of the line, but the gold-only versions without stone inlay are made in shorter runs than the mother-of-pearl and onyx variants. Placed privately, with condition documented before any commitment.

Sweet Alhambra sits below both the Vintage and Magic lines in scale, aimed specifically at clients who want the clover motif for daily wear without the weight or presence of the larger pieces. At six motifs, the bracelet shows visible chain between each clover rather than the tighter spacing seen on the standard 5-motif Vintage bracelet, giving it a lighter, more delicate reading. Clutch checks the reduced-scale beading closely for wear, since fine detailing like this shows fatigue sooner than the larger settings used on the standard Vintage line.

Because the beaded surround is reproduced at reduced scale on Sweet Alhambra pieces, the finishing work is more exacting than on the full-size Vintage line, and Clutch checks that detailing closely for wear before listing a bracelet in this size. It is frequently chosen by clients who want the everyday tier of Alhambra rather than a statement piece. Every item is independently authenticated through Legit Grails. Enquire for current availability and pricing.