The Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5-Motif Bracelet is one of the maison’s most recognisable jewellery icons, defined by the four-leaf clover-inspired Alhambra motif first introduced in 1968. This rendition pairs natural white Mother of Pearl with 18K solid white gold, creating a cooler and more understated interpretation of the classic Alhambra aesthetic.
Across five motifs, the natural Mother of Pearl catches light differently from every angle, revealing subtle shifts of white, silver and iridescence unique to each individual stone.
Condition is particularly important when purchasing Mother of Pearl Alhambra, as the natural material requires greater care than harder gemstones. This 2023 example is presented in mint condition with no damage to the Mother of Pearl motifs, preserving the beautiful lustre that makes this configuration so desirable.
The 18K solid white gold setting gives the bracelet an exceptionally clean appearance and allows the natural iridescence of the MOP to take centre stage. Compared with the more traditional yellow-gold rendition, white gold also creates a quieter, cooler-toned aesthetic that pairs effortlessly with both white-gold and diamond jewellery.
The bracelet is currently sized to approximately 18cm and can be professionally resized further at Van Cleef & Arpels if required. It is accompanied by its box and original 2023 certificate, completing an attractive documented set.
PRODUCT INFO:
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA)
Model: Vintage Alhambra 5-Motif Bracelet
Collection: Vintage Alhambra
Motifs: 5
Material: 18K solid white gold (WG)
Stone: Natural white Mother of Pearl (MOP)
Year: 2023
Condition: Mint condition; no damage to the Mother of Pearl stones
Bracelet Length: Currently sized to approximately 18cm
Sizing: Can be professionally resized at Van Cleef & Arpels if required
Set: Comes with box & original 2023 certificate
Collector Notes: Classic 5-Motif Alhambra configuration in the cooler-toned white gold and Mother of Pearl combination
Price: SGD 6,588
With Mother of Pearl Alhambra, we always look at the stones closely. Because MOP is a delicate natural material, finding an example where the motifs remain beautifully preserved matters—and this 2023 bracelet comes to us in mint condition with no damage to the stones.
We also particularly love the white-gold rendition. It is quieter than the traditional yellow-gold Alhambra, allowing the natural MOP to almost glow against the cool-toned setting. Every motif catches the light slightly differently, which is exactly the beauty of working with a natural material.
At SGD 6,588, complete with its box and original 2023 certificate, this is a beautifully maintained example of one of VCA’s most enduring and wearable designs.
