Van Cleef & Arpels
Common questions
Which Van Cleef bracelet is the most popular?
The Vintage Alhambra 5 motif bracelet. It is the entry point to the line and trades more often than any other piece. We currently hold it in onyx, malachite, blue agate, turquoise, rock crystal, mother of pearl, carnelian guilloché, hammered gold and diamond versions, alongside the Sweet Alhambra 6 motif and the Perlée.
How much is a Van Cleef Alhambra bracelet?
In our current stock the Vintage Alhambra 5 motif bracelet runs from $4,165 in onyx and yellow gold to $18,550 for the guilloché diamond version. Sweet Alhambra bracelets start at $4,550.
What is the difference between Sweet, Vintage and Magic Alhambra?
Sweet Alhambra uses the smallest clover, Vintage Alhambra the classic clover with its beaded gold edge, and Magic Alhambra mixes clovers of different sizes along one piece.
Which Alhambra pieces hold their value best?
The 20 motif necklace commands the strongest premium, while the 5 motif bracelet is the easiest to resell. Onyx and mother of pearl stay the most liquid stones, and yellow gold the most liquid metal. More in Van Cleef Alhambra: what actually holds value.