Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Earrings

The Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra earrings are worked in 18k gold. Vintage is the original expression of the clover, each motif framed in a beaded gold surround and hung so it sits flat against the lobe rather than projecting from it. The design has been in continuous production since 1968 and has changed almost nothing in that time, which is much of why it holds value.

Alhambra earrings are the entry point into the line for most buyers and consequently move faster than the necklaces. Each motif is cut and set by hand, and the beading around the edge is finished individually. Sourced privately, with condition and documentation reviewed in full.

Because these are produced across the house's full range of Alhambra stones and finishes, sourcing a specific colourway can vary considerably in how quickly Clutch is able to locate a well-matched pair, and buyers should expect that variation when enquiring about a particular stone rather than the earrings generally. They remain the most accessible entry point into the wider Vintage Alhambra line. Clutch confirms stone and gold-tone match between both earrings in the pair before listing, since a mismatch is more noticeable on a stud than on a longer piece.

As the entry point into the Alhambra line for most clients, these earrings tend to move faster through Clutch's sourcing network than the longer necklaces or bracelets in the same collection, which generally means a shorter wait between enquiry and a matched pair being found. Every item is independently authenticated through Legit Grails ahead of purchase, with original certification carried through where the pieces have it. Enquire for current availability and pricing.