# Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/van-cleef-arpels-alhambra-collection-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-05T02:22:56.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Van Cleef & Arpels announced plans to expand its Alhambra collection with five new designs featuring a translucent pink enamel finish. The upcoming pieces, including a long necklace, pendant, bracelet, and earrings, utilize a technique inspired by the 17th-century ‘gold-ruby’ process, which uses fine gold particles rather than pigments to create depth.

Following the announcement, the brand introduced the collection, marking a transition from using natural gemstones like onyx or carnelian to achieving color through specialized enameling. Artisans employ over 15 different techniques to control gold particles within a glass base, creating shades of pink, red, or magenta with specific light-reflecting properties. The collection maintains the signature four-leaf clover motif set in gold.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Van Cleef & Arpels introduces pink enamel Alhambra collection

Van Cleef & Arpels introduces a new pink translucent enamel version of its Alhambra collection, inspired by 17th-century ‘Rouge à l’or’ enameling techniques.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/van-cleef-arpels-introduces-pink-enamel-alhambra-collection

### 2026-09-01: Van Cleef & Arpels to launch new pink enamel Alhambra designs

Van Cleef & Arpels will debut five new Alhambra collection pieces in 2026, featuring a unique translucent pink enamel inspired by 17th-century gold-ruby techniques.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/van-cleef-arpels-to-launch-new-pink-enamel-alhambra-designs

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