Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Earrings Mother of Pearl

The Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Earrings in white mother of pearl present the single four-leaf clover motif in its softest, most luminous form. Each stone is inlaid within the beaded 18-karat yellow gold border, its natural iridescence shifting between white and pale silver depending on the light. At 15mm per earring, the proportion is substantial enough to register from across a room while staying light and comfortable to wear through the day.

New / Pre-Owned. Mother of pearl remains the most adaptable stone in the Alhambra range, sitting easily alongside the existing mother of pearl bracelet, necklace, and pendant already carried in the collection, or worn as a first entry into the line. The gold beading and clasp mechanism match the standard established across the rest of the catalogue. Sourced privately, with condition documented before any commitment.

These earrings are frequently bought to pair with an existing Alhambra pendant or bracelet in the same stone, and clients building a full set usually start here before moving to a longer piece, since the earrings are the smallest financial commitment into the collection. At 15mm, they hold their own worn alone against a plain neckline without needing a matching necklace.

Mother of pearl is the most forgiving of the Alhambra stones to match across a pair, since its variation is subtle rather than the more pronounced banding seen in malachite, which is part of why these earrings are one of the easier Vintage Alhambra pieces to source in genuinely even condition. Every piece Clutch offers is reviewed through Legit Grails, an independent authentication service, ahead of sale, not graded in-house. Enquire for current availability and pricing.