It was an all-gold necklace dotted with 20 gold clovers, edged with gold beads. The first Alhambra jewel debuted in 1968. Today, Alhambra includes several new styles, with necklaces, watches, bracelets and rings embellished with various gemstones. A favorite of glamorous icons who range from Elizabeth Taylor to Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, the celebrated maison’s signature line has never gone out of production. The Alhambra collection, as well as its varied subcategories, has come to largely represent Van Cleef & Arpels. “To be lucky, you must believe in luck.” This mantra was a favorite of Jacques Arpels (1914–2008) - the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who cofounded the maison with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 - and this sentiment is embedded in the Vintage Alhambra necklace. Call it the result of the elegant design work that is typical of the house as well as a bit of good luck. Van Cleef & Arpels had an immediate hit on its hands when the French luxury jewelry house introduced its Alhambra collection, which includes the charming and exquisitely crafted Vintage Alhambra necklace.
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