Van Cleef & Arpels. Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs

Look for the fully pavé-set four-leaf clover of the authentic piece. Its edge beads are not perfectly round, and when magnified several times, besides the sparkling stones, the crinkled texture of the inner hardware is simply a work of art. The central metal sphere and its radiating metallic streaks are truly artistic masterpieces in their own right. The vein-like texture on the reverse side is yet another stunning work of art. Only by molding directly from genuine pieces can such vivid, perfectly-defined details be achieved. Each piece of natural malachite is of top 5A grade.