Few jewels are recognized from across a room. The Alhambra is one of them. In September 2026, Van Cleef & Arpels gave its famous four-leaf clover something it had never worn in 58 years: a blush of translucent pink enamel.
At a glance
- What: The first Alhambra pieces in translucent pink enamel.
- When: September 2026.
- Pieces: Pendant, Vintage Alhambra bracelet, necklace, long necklace and Magic Alhambra earrings.
- Materials: Yellow gold with the signature beaded frame.
- History: The Alhambra motif debuted in 1968.
What is the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra?
The Alhambra is a four-leaf clover motif outlined in beaded gold, created by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1968. The first piece was a long sautoir. The clover, a symbol of luck, became the Maison’s most recognizable design and one of the most instantly identifiable jewels in the world.
Over the decades the clover has been filled with mother-of-pearl, onyx, carnelian, malachite and more. Pink enamel is a first.
What makes the pink enamel Alhambra special?
The enamel is translucent, and each motif has a gentle convex curve that catches light. Van Cleef & Arpels deliberately keeps tiny microbubbles in the enamel, so no two clovers look exactly alike. It is a man-made material treated with the respect usually reserved for a natural stone.
No two clovers alike: imperfection, kept on purpose.
Why it matters
Icons rarely change. When they do, it is news. By choosing enamel, one of the oldest decorative arts in jewelry, the Maison refreshes the Alhambra without touching its shape, the way a great house updates a classic.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Alhambra created?
Van Cleef & Arpels introduced the Alhambra in 1968.
Which pieces come in pink enamel?
A pendant, a Vintage Alhambra bracelet, a necklace, a long necklace and Magic Alhambra earrings.
Sources: Luxury Launches · Buro 24/7
