VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Alhambra" necklace in yellow gold (750 t - Lot 234

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Alhambra" necklace in yellow gold (750 thousandths) set with 18 four-lobed lapis lazuli motifs stylizing a four-leaf clover alternating with a forçat link chain. Signed V.C.A 750 Copyright ©?. Numbered B 4050 L 32. Marked with eagle head, rhinoceros and house. Circa 1970. One lapis lazuli crack (broken). Clover motif length: 15 x 15 mm. Chain length between motifs approx. 2 / 2.5 cm. Length: 74 cm. PB: 42.1 g Jacques Arpels, nephew of the famous Place Vendôme jewelry house, was inspired by the four-leaf clover motif (symbolizing good luck and good fortune) in reference to the palace and gardens of the Alhambra in Granada. The model was worn by many celebrities and stars, including H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco, Romy Schneider and Françoise Hardy.