Created in 1968 by Van Cleef & Arpels and inspired by the four-leaf clover, the Alhambra® jewelry collection has established itself as a timeless symbol of luck. Its pure lines and distinctive beaded contour combined with a broad palette of natural materials celebrate the Maison’s creativity.

Sweet Alhambra bracelet, 18K rose gold, carnelian

REFERENCE: VCARN59K00
STONE: STONECarnelian: 1 stone

As each stone is unique, its color and features may vary from one creation to another
CLASP: Hallmark clasp, extra small model in 18K rose gold
SIZE: Bracelet wrist size: 6.89 inches

Final price, actual shipping costs and applicable taxes will be reflected on your order page before you are asked to confirm and place your order. For further details, please refer to our Conditions of Sale. The product details given above is in reference to the size specified and will differ for other sizes. Please contact us for more product details for other sizes. Please note that each Van Cleef & Arpels creation is handmade. As a result, carat weight, stone quantities, and length of chain may differ slightly from one creation to the next.

Carnelian

Carnelian is a reddish-orange variety of chalcedony that has been used in jewelry since Antiquity. Collections such as Bouton d’Or® and Alhambra® feature carnelian in delicate color harmonies, set off by pink or yellow gold. The stone also adorns the Maison’s High Jewelry creations, imbuing them with a radiant vibrancy.

Jewelry work before stone positioning, Perlée couleurs bracelet, rose gold, carnelian, diamonds

Prized for millennia in Crete, Central Asia, and the Far East, carnelian has inspired myriad beliefs and legends. The ancient Egyptians saw the stone as a symbol of life, endowed with the power to facilitate the soul’s journey to the next world.

With its warm nuances, carnelian also denotes joy and happiness. Van Cleef & Arpels mainly uses Brazilian carnelian in its creations, a variety of stones remarkable for their translucency and their deep, uniform color, as well as their gleam. Lapidaries often strive to harmonize the colors of carnelian gems; each expert has his or her own techniques to achieve the perfect hue.

Carnelian is a relatively resistant stone that is easy to care for. However, for the lasting enjoyment of your creation, Van Cleef & Arpels would like to share the following care recommendations.

Mirror polish brings a particularly lively sparkle to the stone. In order to protect it, we recommend that you keep it away from any chemical or abrasive product, and therefore that you avoid direct contact with perfumes, lotions, and hand sanitizers.

It is also preferable to remove your jewelry when engaging in any sporting activity to avoid shocks.

Carnelian can be naturally banded, which is due to its microcrystalline composition. If water infiltrates it, the banding may become more visible. The Maison therefore recommends that you avoid wearing your piece in a hot, humid setting (especially shower, spa or hammam).