About this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite
Created in 1968 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Alhambra line is inspired by the lucky four-leaf clover motif. Each clover is edged with hand-set gold beads.
This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite joins our selection of one-of-a-kind pieces: a single example, photographed as it is in our Paris workshops, with no retouching and no catalogue imagery.
Detailed description
Year 2017, recorded during authentication and stated on the certificate.
Observed condition: excellent condition. Every visible sign of wear is photographed and described without embellishment.
The piece ships with its box, along with the Monogram Paris certificate of authenticity.
How we authenticated this piece
No piece is published before passing our in-house authentication protocol. Here are the checks applied to this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite:
- Hallmarks and maker's marks examined under magnification and cross-referenced
- Setting checked stone by stone, no claws re-tipped
- Weight and measurements compared to the house's specifications
- Gemmological certificate cross-referenced with the piece when available
- Serial engraving and model number verified against archives
Price and positioning
This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite is offered at 3 250 €, a firm price based on transactions actually recorded on the secondary market for an example in this condition and from this year (2017).
As a market benchmark: Vintage nacre 1 motif: 3 500 – 4 800 € · Collier 10 motifs: 20 000 – 30 000 €.
A reservation is possible with a 10% deposit, and our advisors remain available for any question before purchase.
Wearing and caring for this piece
- Remove the piece before any contact with perfumes, creams or chlorine
- Gentle cleaning with lukewarm water and a soft brush, immediate drying
- Have the setting checked once a year by a jeweller
- Store separately to prevent scratching between pieces
Delivery, payment and support
Insured shipping from Paris within 10 to 14 working days, tracking information provided upon handover to the carrier. Secure payment, 10% reservation option available, and dedicated advisor support for high-value items.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite authentic?
- Yes. This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite was authenticated in our Paris workshops (finishing, hallmarks or stamps and components inspected) and ships with its Monogram Paris certificate of authenticity.
- What is the price of this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite?
- This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite is offered at 3 250 €, certificate included. A reservation is possible with a 10% deposit.
- What are the specifications of this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite?
- year 2017, in excellent condition. Every specification is recorded during authentication and appears on the certificate.
- What are the delivery times?
- Delivery is insured and tracked, within 10 to 14 business days from Paris, after the final authentication of the piece.
- Can I reserve this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bague vintage en or jaune et malachite?
- Yes, a reservation is possible with a 10% deposit. The piece is then withdrawn from sale while the purchase is completed.