Hi guys—today I’m finally sharing a very exciting Van Cleef & Arpels unboxing, and it’s a true forever wishlist piece for me. This is one of those items I’ve added to my list every single year, and for some reason it just never happened… until now. I also got really lucky because the boutique had just received inventory from Paris the day before Valentine’s Day, so the timing was perfect. And yes, I’m extra happy because I scored it before the recent price increase. In this video I unbox the Vintage Alhambra five motif bracelet in malachite, and she is stunning. I’m obsessed with that rich green malachite color, and because it’s a natural stone, each bracelet has its own unique pattern. I also share the pricing details: I paid $6,000 plus tax on February 13 (yes, Friday the 13th), and the new price is $6,400 plus tax—so that’s a pretty significant jump. I also talk about care and wearability, because malachite is a delicate stone (around 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale). That’s why I personally wouldn’t stack it with harder bracelets, even though I show it layered for reference. Realistically, I’ll wear it next to something softer—like my Hermès Double Tour leather bracelet.