Van Cleef & Arpels' New Pink Alhambra
A New Addition in 2026
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Van Cleef & Arpels has given one of its most recognisable jewellery designs a striking new look for 2026. For the first time, enamel has entered the Alhambra collection, appearing in a vivid translucent pink across five new yellow-gold creations.
The release is more significant than simply another new Alhambra colour. Rather than introducing another hardstone variation, Van Cleef & Arpels has brought a completely new material into the collection, pairing its signature four-leaf clover motif with luminous pink enamel developed within the Maison's own enamel workshop.
And for international shoppers, there is another question worth asking: where is the new pink Alhambra cheapest to buy?
Below, Luxury Hedge compares current prices across international Van Cleef & Arpels markets, converts them into your selected home currency and identifies where each piece is currently priced most competitively.
The Five New Pink Enamel Alhambra Pieces
The new material appears across five pieces ranging from the classic single-motif pendant through to the twenty-motif long necklace. Luxury Hedge's current international comparison for each piece appears directly below its description.
Vintage Alhambra Pendant in Pink Enamel
For many buyers, the Vintage Alhambra pendant will be the easiest way into the new collection. It takes the classic single Alhambra motif and replaces the familiar stone centre with the new deep-pink enamel.
The motif is surrounded by Van Cleef & Arpels' signature double-beaded contour in 18K yellow gold. The result is recognisably Alhambra, but considerably brighter and more playful than traditional mother-of-pearl or onyx.
Its reference is VCARPQZK00.
| Country | Local price | Australia price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Home | AUD $5,300 | AUD $5,300 | Benchmark |
| Malaysia tax free | RM 13,041 | AUD $4,476 | -16% |
| Canada | CAD $4,500 | AUD $4,520 | -15% |
| Canada Tax Free | CAD $4,500 | AUD $4,520 | -15% |
| United Arab Emirates Tax Free | AED 12,000 | AUD $4,528 | -15% |
| Hong Kong | HKD $25,600 | AUD $4,535 | -14% |
| Hong Kong Tax Free | HKD $25,600 | AUD $4,535 | -14% |
| Taiwan Tax Free | TWD $103,810 | AUD $4,562 | -14% |
Vintage Alhambra Bracelet, 5 Motifs
The five-motif bracelet is perhaps the most immediately wearable expression of the new enamel. Five pink motifs are spaced around the wrist, each framed by the familiar yellow-gold beaded border.
Because the Vintage Alhambra five-motif bracelet is already one of the Maison's most recognisable designs, the introduction of pink enamel gives collectors a noticeably different version without changing the proportions of the classic bracelet.
Its reference is VCARPQZI00.
| Country | Local price | Australia price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Home | AUD $8,700 | AUD $8,700 | Benchmark |
| Malaysia tax free | RM 21,418 | AUD $7,346 | -16% |
| Switzerland Tax Free | CHF 4,436 | AUD $7,573 | -13% |
| Thailand Tax Free | ฿180,420 | AUD $7,610 | -13% |
| Canada | CAD $7,650 | AUD $7,696 | -12% |
| Canada Tax Free | CAD $7,650 | AUD $7,696 | -12% |
| United Arab Emirates Tax Free | AED 20,286 | AUD $7,701 | -11% |
| Malaysia | RM 22,500 | AUD $7,717 | -11% |
Vintage Alhambra Necklace, 10 Motifs
The ten-motif necklace makes the colour much more prominent. Rather than a single pink accent, the enamel repeats around the neckline, creating a stronger contrast between vivid pink and polished yellow gold.
Each motif retains the Vintage Alhambra double-beaded contour, while the translucency of the enamel allows subtle differences in light and depth to appear across the necklace.
Its reference is VCARPQZH00.
| Country | Local price | Australia price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Home | AUD $16,600 | AUD $16,600 | Benchmark |
| Malaysia tax free | RM 40,932 | AUD $14,039 | -15% |
| Switzerland Tax Free | CHF 8,443 | AUD $14,413 | -13% |
| Thailand Tax Free | ฿343,170 | AUD $14,474 | -13% |
| United Arab Emirates Tax Free | AED 38,667 | AUD $14,678 | -12% |
| Canada | CAD $14,600 | AUD $14,688 | -12% |
| Canada Tax Free | CAD $14,600 | AUD $14,688 | -12% |
| Malaysia | RM 43,000 | AUD $14,749 | -11% |
Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace, 20 Motifs
For collectors looking for the strongest expression of the new colour, the twenty-motif long necklace is the statement piece of the launch.
The design remains faithful to the long Alhambra necklace aesthetic first introduced in 1968, but the use of twenty pink enamel motifs gives it an entirely different presence. Van Cleef & Arpels describes the enamel as having a deep pink hue with a translucent surface and fine bubbles that shimmer as they catch the light.
The longer format also provides greater styling flexibility, particularly when worn doubled or layered with other Alhambra pieces.
Its reference is VCARPQZG00.
| Country | Local price | Australia price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Home | AUD $32,200 | AUD $32,200 | Benchmark |
| Malaysia tax free | RM 79,484 | AUD $27,263 | -15% |
| Switzerland Tax Free | CHF 16,409 | AUD $28,011 | -13% |
| Thailand Tax Free | ฿669,600 | AUD $28,241 | -12% |
| United Arab Emirates Tax Free | AED 75,238 | AUD $28,561 | -11% |
| Canada | CAD $28,400 | AUD $28,571 | -11% |
| Canada Tax Free | CAD $28,400 | AUD $28,571 | -11% |
| Malaysia | RM 83,500 | AUD $28,640 | -11% |
Magic Alhambra Earrings, 2 Motifs
The Magic Alhambra earrings take a slightly different approach from the four Vintage Alhambra pieces.
Rather than relying solely on pink enamel, the earrings combine the vivid enamel with the brilliance of guilloché yellow gold. The two motifs are also different sizes, a signature characteristic of the Magic Alhambra collection.
That contrast between the reflective guilloché gold and glossy translucent pink makes the earrings arguably the most distinctive design in the new group.
Their reference is VCARPQZJ00.
| Country | Local price | Australia price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Home | AUD $14,500 | AUD $14,500 | Benchmark |
| Malaysia tax free | RM 35,696 | AUD $12,244 | -16% |
| Switzerland Tax Free | CHF 7,394 | AUD $12,621 | -13% |
| Thailand Tax Free | ฿300,390 | AUD $12,669 | -13% |
| United Arab Emirates Tax Free | AED 33,810 | AUD $12,834 | -11% |
| Malaysia | RM 37,500 | AUD $12,862 | -11% |
| Canada | CAD $12,800 | AUD $12,877 | -11% |
| Canada Tax Free | CAD $12,800 | AUD $12,877 | -11% |
Where Is the Pink Enamel Alhambra Cheapest?
This is where the international price differences become important.
Van Cleef & Arpels prices vary between countries. Exchange rates, local pricing, consumption taxes and the availability of tax-free shopping can all affect the effective price paid by an international traveller.
That means the country with the lowest-looking local sticker price is not necessarily the country offering the best value once currencies and eligible tax refunds are taken into account.
Use the live tables above rather than comparing regional VCA website prices manually. Luxury Hedge converts each market into your selected home currency and shows the percentage difference against your home-country price, making it easier to see whether purchasing overseas actually produces a saving.
For example, an Australian shopper can view each price in Australian dollars and compare it directly with the Australian benchmark. A shopper using another home country can see the same international markets converted into their own home currency.
Because exchange rates and retail prices change, this also avoids relying on a price comparison that was accurate only on the day an article was published.
The Luxury Hedge Verdict
The new pink enamel Alhambra works because Van Cleef & Arpels has altered the material without changing the identity of the design.
The four-leaf motif, yellow-gold chain, proportions and signature golden-bead borders remain unmistakably Alhambra. What changes is the centre: an intense translucent pink that gives the pieces significantly more colour and personality.
The single-motif pendant is likely to be the easiest entry point, while the five-motif bracelet offers perhaps the strongest balance between everyday wearability and the impact of the new colour. The ten- and twenty-motif necklaces make a much stronger statement, while the Magic earrings stand apart through their combination of enamel and guilloché yellow gold.
Most importantly for collectors, this release represents more than an annual colour variation. Enamel is a new material for Alhambra, making the 2026 pink collection a distinct chapter in the history of one of Van Cleef & Arpels' best-known designs.
Before purchasing, compare the live Luxury Hedge prices above. The difference between buying at home and buying overseas can change with both retail pricing and foreign exchange rates — and the best-value country today may not be the best-value country next month.
Official collection information: Van Cleef & Arpels – Alhambra Collection.
