Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra motif — a long-standing emblem of luck for the house, has been in continuous evolution since its inception in 1968, with countless combinations across the past five decades.
In its latest iteration, the deep sheen of guilloché yellow gold finds a striking pairing with the nuances of blue agate. Guilloché — a traditional finishing technique, was introduced into the maison’s Alhambra collection in 2018 to mark its 50th anniversary. Paired with ornamental stones or diamonds, its sunbeam-like streaks delicately texture gold surfaces and captivate with its luminous reflection. Blue agate was first used by the maison in 1989, imbuing creations with boldness and unique, whimsical charm.
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The hero designs available in this striking pairing are the Sweet Alhambra watch and the Vintage Alhambra reversible ring. The reversible ring style, first introduced last year, is a transformative piece rooted in the tradition of convertible jewels that the maison holds dear. Reimagined within this collection, its two faces — one in guilloché yellow gold set with a diamond, the other in blue agate — with a double-beaded contour, echo the collection’s aesthetic codes — the body of the ring, made up of three rows of cascading golden beads, secure the central motif, while its mechanism rotates fluidly.
The second central piece is a Sweet Alhambra watch, bringing together guilloché yellow gold and blue agate, made up of nine clovers, with the watch set within a more prominent motif. A pendant and earrings, both in blue agate, complete the set.
