The Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra collection is one of the world's most celebrated fine jewellery icons. Inspired by the four-leaf clover, each Alhambra motif symbolises luck, health, fortune, and love, making it a timeless creation treasured by collectors across generations. This Vintage Alhambra 1-Motif Pendant in Grey Mother of Pearl and 18K rose gold is one of the collection's rarer and more sophisticated colour combinations.
This pendant pairs natural Grey Mother of Pearl with 18K solid rose gold, a combination that is encountered far less frequently than the traditional yellow gold or white Mother of Pearl variants. The Grey Mother of Pearl displays beautiful natural iridescence, with subtle silver, lavender, and smoky undertones that shift elegantly under different lighting conditions, ensuring every pendant is truly unique. Presented in lovely condition and complete with its original Van Cleef & Arpels box and 2024 papers, this recent full set offers excellent provenance and collector confidence. For collectors seeking an Alhambra piece that stands apart from the more commonly available configurations, this remains one of the maison's most understated yet distinctive creations.
WLCSG curator note:
Among the many Alhambra variations produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Grey Mother of Pearl paired with rose gold remains one of the most elegant yet least frequently encountered. Its understated palette offers a refined alternative to the classic white Mother of Pearl, while retaining the individuality that only natural materials can provide. Complete with its original 2024 box and papers, this is a collector-grade Alhambra pendant that appeals to those seeking something more distinctive than the maison's everyday offerings.
