Van Cleef and Arpels’ Alhambra line makes luck look lovely

This Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif Alhambra necklace in malachite achieved $16,000 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2022. Image courtesy of Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery and LiveAuctioneers.

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This Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif Alhambra necklace in malachite achieved $16,000 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2022. Image courtesy of Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery and LiveAuctioneers.
This Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif Alhambra necklace in malachite achieved $16,000 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2022. Image courtesy of Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Luck has long been one of the core values at Van Cleef & Arpels. From the beginning, the company incorporated symbols of luck into its jewelry designs, such as talismans, charms and, of course, four-leaf clovers, which first showed up in its archives in 1906.

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Daughters get first bite at the apple, co-producing Turner’s June 24 auction

Gucci Snow White sequined sweater from the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, estimated at $1,800-$2,000
Gucci Snow White sequined sweater from the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, estimated at $1,800-$2,000
Gucci Snow White sequined sweater from the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, estimated at $1,800-$2,000

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – With more than 30 years of experience in the auction industry as a personal property appraiser and auctioneer, Stephen Turner of Turner Auctions + Appraisals is sharing his industry expertise and ushering in the next generation of auction specialists by presenting & DAUGHTERS Auctions – founded by daughters Cassandra Turner and Elysia Turner-Lechelt, along with Jason Krell. With that in mind, Turner Auctions + Appraisals is hosting & DAUGHTERS’ premiere auction, MOVERS & SHAKERS, on Saturday, June 24. It will feature more than 90 lots of luxury fashion, jewelry and accessories; rare feminist books; and works by woman artists. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Greet spring with fresh designer jewelry, watches and bags, March 28

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold and lapis lazuli 10-motif Alhambra necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold and lapis lazuli 10-motif Alhambra necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold and lapis lazuli 10-motif Alhambra necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000

NEW YORK – A vintage black Hermes Birkin handbag, a Christian Dior necklace, and a 10-motif Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace will battle for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry, Watches, and Bags auction, which will take place on Tuesday, March 28 at 5 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 lays out luxe array of designer accessories, June 15

Fendi 3Jours medium crocodile tote in electric blue, est. $38,000-$46,000
Fendi 3Jours medium crocodile tote in electric blue, est. $38,000-$46,000
Fendi 3Jours medium crocodile tote in electric blue, est. $38,000-$46,000

NEW YORK – Jasper52‘s Rare and Coveted Designer Accessories sale delivers on its promise. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, starting at 7 pm Eastern time and boasting more than 550 lots, it’s quicker and easier to list the brand names that don’t appear in the auction instead of those that do. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Designer Jewelry & Watches sale serves glamour 237 ways, May 10

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold 20-motif Alhambra necklace in lapiz lazuli, est. $57,200-$62,400
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold 20-motif Alhambra necklace in lapiz lazuli, est. $57,200-$62,400
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold 20-motif Alhambra necklace in lapiz lazuli, est. $57,200-$62,400

NEW YORK – An 18K gold Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif Alhambra necklace in lapiz lazuli, a Tiffany & Co. platinum, diamond and sapphire flower basket brooch, and a Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold and diamond Ludo Swann wristwatch will battle for top lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry & Watches auction, which will take place Tuesday, May 10, starting at 11 am Eastern time.

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