2018 - 50th ANNIVERSARY of the ALHAMBRA

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tbbbjb said:
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.View attachment 4064201View attachment 4064202

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I had one of each and sold them because I wasn’t wearing much yg at that time [emoji85][emoji25]
 
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HADASSA said:
Thank you @tbbbjb, this is what I recalled (more recent than 1970) but didn't know specifics :flowers:
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Just a thought but maybe a 20 motif yellow gold with alternating lapis was offered in the 1970s? If it was, it makes sense that these were only offered in 10 motifs and no 20s, 5 motif bracelets or earrings.

It could just be me, but it might explain why the current release is only 20 motif necklaces and 5 motif bracelets and only one 2 motif earring. It would leave the door open to offer a LE in a 10 motif necklace in the future.

Which brings me to an intriguing question: Has anyone ever successful been able to SO a soldout LE?
 
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tbbbjb said:
Just a thought but maybe a 20 motif yellow gold with alternating lapis was offered in the 1970s? If it was, it makes sense that these were only offered in 10 motifs and no 20s, 5 motif bracelets or earrings.

It could just be me, but it might explain why the current release is only 20 motif necklaces and 5 motif bracelets and only one 2 motif earring. It would leave the door open to offer a LE in a 10 motif necklace in the future.

Which brings me to an intriguing question: Has anyone ever successful been able to SO a soldout LE?
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Can’t answer your question about SOing a sold out LE but if you recall, the 20 and 5 Malachite/Pavé were released for the relocation of the Milan Boutique to Via Montenapoleone in 2015.

The 10 was later released - not LE and for no special occasion. Maybe the same might happen with these.
 
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tbbbjb said:
Just a thought but maybe a 20 motif yellow gold with alternating lapis was offered in the 1970s? If it was, it makes sense that these were only offered in 10 motifs and no 20s, 5 motif bracelets or earrings.

It could just be me, but it might explain why the current release is only 20 motif necklaces and 5 motif bracelets and only one 2 motif earring. It would leave the door open to offer a LE in a 10 motif necklace in the future.

Which brings me to an intriguing question: Has anyone ever successful been able to SO a soldout LE?
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i am waiting for my pink sevres in 10 motif and 5 motif. no alternating diamonds for me though! but i know another client in the same store did order pink sevres with alternating diamonds in 20 motif! would love to see that.
 
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