Buy 6 motifs Magic Alhambra necklace
Buy 6 motifs Magic Alhambra necklace
Magic Alhambra necklace, 6 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian, tiger’s eye.
- STONE
- STONE: Carnelian: 3 stones
STONE: Tiger Eye: 3 stones
- CLASP
- Hallmark clasp, small model in 18K yellow gold
- SIZE
- Chain length: 42.0 cm
Description
Buy 6 motifs Magic Alhambra necklace
STONES
CARNELIAN
Used in jewelry–making since Antiquity, carnelian is a reddish-orange variety of chalcedony. Collections such as Bouton d’or® and Alhambra® feature carnelian in delicate harmonies of color, set off by pink or yellow gold. The stone also adorns the Maison’s High Jewelry creations, imbuing them with a radiant vibrancy.
Prized for millennia in Crete, Central Asia and the Far East, carnelian has inspired myriad beliefs and legends. 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.
To protect the stones from damage or scratching, the Maison recommends storing carnelian pieces in a fabric-lined box separate from other jewelry.
TIGER-S-EYE
A stone of the quartz family, tiger’s eye exhibits alternating layers of lustrous yellow and brown waves reminiscent of a feline eye. Among the Maison’s collections, selected Alhambra® creations give prominence to its characteristic iridescence and chatoyant effect, brought to life in the iconic Van Cleef & Arpels clover motif.
Renowned since Antiquity as a symbol of protection for warriors, tiger’s eye was also called “all-seeing eye.” Ancient Romans saw it as a sign of physical and spiritual well-being.
Van Cleef & Arpels selects stones imbued with a harmonious blend of light and dark bands, as well as straight, uniform lines.
To protect these stones from damage or scratching, the Maison recommends storing tiger’s eye pieces in a dry fabric-lined box separate from other jewelry and avoiding contact with cosmetic products.
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