One of the most enduring symbols of luck hails from Van Cleef & Arpels. We trace the legendary Alhambra’s rich history and ...

Half a century ago, inspired by the decorative patterns Jacques Arpels observed on his travels, Van Cleef & Arpels launched Alhambra—a clover-shaped gold medallion resembling a Moorish quatrefoil. “As ...

The collection has attracted stars like A$AP Rocky, Offset, LeBron James and Hong Kong Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long – but why? When Hong Kong fencer ...

Jacques Arpels’ belief in lucky talismans was the inspiration for the iconic Alhambra design, a four-leaf clover set with malachite, onyx, and other stones, that he created 50 years ago for his family ...

The Alhambra collection, first launched in 1968, has become a trademark of Van Cleef & Arpels’ refinement. Its enduring legacy is clearly seen here in the maison ...

Fifty years ago, Van Cleef & Arpels introduced the Alhambra, a four-leaf clover lucky charm motif suggestive of Moorish tile work that soon became emblematic of the fabled jewelry house. The piece ...