Few icons resonate as instantly or as deeply as Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra. Over time, the Alhambra collection has become a beacon of the Maison’s signature style and a timeless emblem of good fortune. From the very beginning, this distinctive motif has inspired graceful reinventions across materials and purposes. The new Alhambra Delicate Metamorphoses collection unveils a new chapter of transformable jewellery, a collection of glittering quatrefoils to covet. Still, it is the legendary timepiece that truly shines, once again setting the gold standard for luxury and unmistakable style.
Officially debuting on November 1st, the Sweet Alhambra Jewellery Watch elegantly connects the Maison’s storied past with its dazzling future. The iconic motif is reimagined with secret mechanisms and guilloché gold, now adorned with radiant stones.
First revealed in 1968, this timeless design quickly captured the free spirit of the liberated 1960s, resonating with a new wave of women who were choosing jewellery for themselves. Its motif drew inspiration from the graceful quatrefoil arches of Spain’s Alhambra Palace and the lucky four-leaf clovers that Jacques Arpels, the founder’s nephew, lovingly gathered in his garden.
Once the choice of royalty and gracing the wrist of Princess Grace of Monaco, the Alhambra still enchants the world with its brilliance and iconography. Every Alhambra creation is crafted following 15 meticulous steps, each guided by the skilled hands of Van Cleef & Arpels’ master artisans. Stones are handpicked for their blend of colour and refraction, then carefully sculpted, polished, and nestled into golden frames using the revered lost-wax method.
The Sweet Alhambra Watch glows with contemporary charm while carrying a legacy that spans more than 60 years. Its allure is found in the seamless blend of ageless elegance and modern vibrancy, echoing the spirit of the Maison with curvature and craftsmanship. Rendered in guilloché white gold and adorned with chalcedony and diamonds, this timepiece is poised to become a lasting icon.
