Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Earrings Onyx

This pair of Vintage Alhambra earrings sets a single Onyx motif in 18-karat yellow gold on each ear, following the same bead-bordered quatrefoil construction Van Cleef & Arpels has used across the collection since 1968. At 15mm, they sit close to the earlobe rather than dropping, making them one of the more understated pieces in the Alhambra range despite the graphic contrast the black stone creates against the gold.

Onyx earrings are commonly bought to pair with an existing Alhambra pendant or bracelet in the same stone, keeping metal tone and stone colour consistent across a full look, though they read equally well worn on their own. The 15mm size is the standard stud dimension Van Cleef & Arpels produces across the Alhambra earring range, small enough for daily wear without the weight of a drop earring.

At 15mm, these sit toward the smaller end of stud sizing generally, close enough to the earlobe that they read as a quiet daily piece rather than a statement earring, which is part of why they are frequently the first Alhambra piece a client buys before adding a pendant or bracelet later. Clutch checks that both earrings in the pair match evenly in stone finish and gold weight before listing, since slight mismatches between a pair can happen with pieces this size.

Clutch sources this pair new and pre-owned, and documents gold weight, stone finish and post condition on the specific pieces before any sale is confirmed. Every item is independently authenticated through Legit Grails ahead of purchase, with original box and certification carried through where the pieces came with them. Message Clutch to check current availability and pricing on this pair.