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2018 - 50th ANNIVERSARY of the ALHAMBRA
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Thank you for the confirmation [emoji1374]
Sorry I missed the pic [emoji20]
I would so get that Lapis/Pavé without batting an eyelid [emoji7]
If it is agate, they had many variations but blue lace agate which they did rose de noel earrings many years ago resembles chalcedony. (from the very definition
"Blue Lace Agate is a variety of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. It is usually banded in layers of predominantly light blue, striped with brighter blues, whites, and even brown threads of color."
Sounds very interesting to me as I own a few chalcedony pieces and I love the chameleon nature of it.
"Blue Lace Agate is a variety of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. It is usually banded in layers of predominantly light blue, striped with brighter blues, whites, and even brown threads of color."Sounds very interesting to me as I own a few chalcedony pieces and I love the chameleon nature of it.
Sotheby's sold a 20-motif of lapis with alternating YG last month in their Fine Jewels auction. The catalog stated it was from 1970. It sold for $20,000. They also sold a 20-motif in all lapis. I got to try it on and it was gorgeous. That sold for $32,500. The catalog did not state what year it was from though.
Yes I remember seeing the 2 Lapis necklaces too at Sotheby's. They were gorgeous I think my girlfriend was planning to bid on it too.
I hope your friend won one of them (or both!). They were amazing. You could tell the lapis/YG was from 1970. The motifs were not like they are today, they seemed a bit smaller to my eye. I loved both necklaces but only had time to try on one and had to go with all lapis. Truly a dream necklace!
My girlfriend said she was going to bid on it for her mom, I don't know how it turned out but she asked me if I were to bid on it. I said I would wait for the 50th release first, which I am patiently waiting for my pieces to arrive.
Thank you for confirmation that the Lapis/All Gold was indeed offered - thought it was more recent than 1970 though. Surprised that it went for less than the All Lapis.
Lapis and alternating Pave - gosh I can only dream
Does anyone have any intel on Rock Crystal? Is the Rock Crystal 20 motif currently available in store and/or is it only being offered to VIP's like the lapis? Will it be LE or form part of the permanent collection? I am also interested if it is set in rose or yellow gold and cost please. I would really appreciate any information. Thanks ladies.
Rock Crystal is in yellow gold, offered in 5 motifs bracelet and 20 motifs necklace. I didn't check the prices
Hi ladies, I just asked VCA live chat about the 20 motif necklaces for the anniversary and this is what they said;
As part of the 50th year celebration of Alhambra and to pay homage to the early Alhambra sautoirs, we have created a special Alhambra pieces in lapis lazuli and rock crystal. These materials adorned Alhambra necklaces in 70s and 80s. It was a choice to produce these pieces in limited quantities, reserved for our top collectors. There are other styles that are special for this year as well that may be the perfect fit!
They confirmed lapis to me, Lapis and Rock Crystal will only be offered to VIP's.
As part of the 50th year celebration of Alhambra and to pay homage to the early Alhambra sautoirs, we have created a special Alhambra pieces in lapis lazuli and rock crystal. These materials adorned Alhambra necklaces in 70s and 80s. It was a choice to produce these pieces in limited quantities, reserved for our top collectors. There are other styles that are special for this year as well that may be the perfect fit!
They confirmed lapis to me, Lapis and Rock Crystal will only be offered to VIP's.
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Thank you for confirmation that the Lapis/All Gold was indeed offered - thought it was more recent than 1970 though. Surprised that it went for less than the All Lapis.
Lapis and alternating Pave - gosh I can only dream
In September of 2009, Van Cleef & Arpels’ launched a 70th Anniversary of the American Adventure, by issuing two Special Edition Vintage Alhambra necklaces:
- 10 motif necklace in alternating lapis-lazuli & yellow gold ($7,200)
- 10 motif necklace in alternating malachite & yellow gold ($6,800)
Only 100 of each were made.
These pieces were made to commemorate that it was in 1939, the Arpels brothers Julien, Claude and Louis, embarked on an American adventure that ultimately led Van Cleef & Arpels to becoming one of the most renowned jewelers in the United States.
HTH
These "other styles" that they speak of forms part of the permanent collection, so no need to rush.
If you are really into a blue, maybe you can wait it out for the Blue Agate which will be offered in YG later on in the year (just restating what was posted earlier if you did not read through the thread).
I don't know why the SAs are hiding the fact that the true LE pieces are only for their VIP clients - it's all out there anyway and we shall live vicariously through our members who have been lucky enough to be offered these pieces.
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I’m fortunate to own the malachite version thanks to the gentle encouragement of a certain TPF friend.
