Each year, Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates the holiday season with a limited edition Vintage Alhambra pendant. This year, the Maison shines its spotlight on onyx, with its vivid black colour imbuing the symbol of luck with exquisite sobriety. An icon of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Alhambra collection has taken on an elegant range of interpretations since 1968, lending itself to a rich variety of colours and occasions. In the 2000s began the tradition of ushering in the holiday season with a limited edition lucky creation.
This year, the Vintage Alhambra pendant elegantly combines pink gold, diamond and onyx. This intensely black hard stone was often featured in the 1920s to emphasise the pure lines of Art Deco and has become one of the most emblematic materials in the Alhambra collection. The onyx selected by Van Cleef & Arpels comes mainly from Brazil and is distinguished by its deep colour and striking lustre. A brilliant-cut diamond embellishes the centre of the renowned Alhambra motif, with the purity of white highlighting the allure of black.
To heighten the exclusivity of this limited edition, each pendant can be personalised with an engraving on the back of the piece. The timeless Alhambra motif thus becomes the reflection of a personal story or precious moment. Inscribed with a name, date or message, it becomes unique for all eternity.
