Jewelry lovers won’t be able to resist this touch of pink: Van Cleef & Arpels’ new Alhambra enamel craftsmanship, where dreamy pink radiance descends

The Maison’s legendary four-leaf clover has made hearts flutter once again. If Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra collection is the dream piece that symbolizes luck for every jewelry lover, this year’s latest creations will surely reshape how you see this classic motif.

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Dreamy pink in shifting light

Since its debut in 1968, the Alhambra collection has been crafted in materials including onyx, carnelian, mother-of-pearl, and guilloché. This year, the Maison turns to the traditional art of enameling. This distinctive pink shade, impossible to look away from, draws inspiration from the 17th-century “Rouge à L’or” enamel technique.

What makes it so captivating is that its color does not come from pigments applied afterward. Instead, fine gold particles are evenly distributed throughout the material during production, creating a unique refraction when light passes through. After years of research and development, the Maison’s enamel workshop precisely achieved this transparent finish, with a refractive index slightly higher than that of emerald.

Subtly domed surfaces and double rows of gold beads

When worn and viewed up close, the new pieces have an incomparable sense of movement. Each lucky four-leaf motif features a subtly domed surface, while tiny naturally formed bubbles within it create a visual depth alive with shifting light and color as the wearer moves. The edges of the setting also retain the Maison’s highly recognizable double row of round yellow gold beads. On the reverse, the prongs are carefully folded and polished into bead-like forms, making them nearly invisible while greatly improving comfort against skin and clothing.

A complete range for every look

The new collection comprises five Vintage Alhambra and Magic Alhambra creations: a long necklace, a short necklace, a pendant, a bracelet, and earrings. Whether you prefer the understated elegance of wearing a single motif or creating richer layers by pairing long and short necklaces, these semi-transparent pink enamel pieces strike a perfect balance between elegance and contemporary luxury.

Has this symbol of luck, blending ancient craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, made it onto your dream shopping list too?

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