New color offered to Alhambra

Since 1906, the concept of luck has permeated Van Cleef & Arpels' creations, from the first "horseshoe" medallions of 1906 to the four-leaf clover dear to Jacques Arpels. In 1968, the first long sautoir composed of 20 motifs evoking the shape of a stylized four-leaf clover was born in a social context marked by lightness, liberated mores, and a strong desire among women to break free from overly corseted elegance, notably by wearing jewelry designed for everyday wear. Supported by a significant advertising launch, the success was immediate. And it has never waned since. With these five new creations - a sautoir, necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelet, the collection opens a new chapter in its history. Indeed, this is the first time that Alhambra has strayed from the realm of ornamental stones, Sèvres porcelain, and organic materials to reveal a new chromatic field. " Thanks to our workshops’ expertise and capacity for innovation, enamel brings an original esthetic and shade to the Alhambra universe, which has continuously reinvented itself over the decades. ", emphasizes Catherine Rénier, President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels. The shade of pink desired by the Creative Studio proved particularly complex to achieve. The enamellers drew inspiration from the "gold red" process, dating back to the 17th century, a rare technique that brings forth color, not through pigments, but by integrating fine particles of gold. Several years of research were required to master this technique. The result is jewelry infused with light, each motif edged in yellow gold hosting a quatrefoil of translucent pink enamel, slightly domed to enhance its brilliance and speckled with fine bubbles giving it life, depth, and uniqueness. Luck seems to shine with a new radiance.