The House showcases their famous Alhambra motif and guilloché techniques within this new collection.

Van Cleef &amp; Arpels presents a shining new Alhambra collection - the Alhambra Guilloch&eacute;. This collection consists of&nbsp;a necklace, bracelet and pendant, all of which bear&nbsp;guilloch&eacute; yellow gold motifs that were first seen in the 2018 collection. This time, the motifs are mixed&nbsp;with diamond-paved ones. The&nbsp;guilloch&eacute; technique is one that&nbsp;originates&nbsp;from the 1500s, and is one that gives&nbsp;volume and emphasizes&nbsp;on the shine of&nbsp;gold, through the embellishment of lines on the&nbsp;surface. It&nbsp;has been used&nbsp;by the brand&nbsp;since the 1910s. Check the pieces&nbsp;out below:

Vintage Alhambra 20-motif long necklace Guilloché yellow gold, diamonds

Vintage Alhambra pendant Guilloché, yellow gold

Vintage Alhambra 5-motif bracelet Guilloché yellow gold, diamonds

The Alhambra motif, the Maison&#39;s famous four-leaf clover-inspired design that came about in 1968, in line with Van Cleef &amp; Arpel&#39;s belief in luck, are framed&nbsp;with beaded contours and topped off with a gold bead in its centre. The beaded frame is first reworked by master jewellers, after which the prongs - that are made round to add softness - are bent to hold the motif in its place. Lastly, the pieces are polished, completing a process of over 15 steps.

As with all&nbsp;the precious gems and diamonds&nbsp;that Van Cleef &amp; Arpels uses, the pearls have also been selected&nbsp;with care, deriving&nbsp;primarily from the Australian seas. They are also naturally produced inside the seashells itself and feature a golden tone with changing overtones.&nbsp;

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The collection also includes 2 Sweet Alhambra watches, both of which also shine brilliantly like the other pieces in the collection. The first model offered features a bright dial showcasing&nbsp;the guilloch&eacute; technique, with interchangeable alligator straps.

A jewellery watch that shines with its components - a mix of gold, diamonds and mother-of-pearl. This bracelet is made of alternating motifs that surround its gold dial. The different materials add dimension to the piece- with the&nbsp;mother-of-pearl&#39;s golden hues and reflections, the guilloch&eacute;&#39;s reflections off its embellished surface and the diamond&#39;s shine.&nbsp;

Van Cleef & Arpel's Stunning Alhambra Guilloché Collection

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