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Chipper · Nov 18th, 2008, 01:29 AM

I had the most amazing experience at Van Cleef & Arpels. I had only ever been there once before but my wishful thinking got the best of me, so I returned, this time with a friend to partake in the joy!

The SA's were patient and attentive, encouraging us to try on necklaces and bracelets. They served us chocolates and Perrier. It was heaven and I was able to take a piece of that heaven home with me:

Feeling so special...

LOVE green!

Gosh, even the box is a treat!

Sweet Alhambra Quatrefoil in MOP with yellow gold!

Sigh...

LOVE!!!

Action shot for you:

Thanks for letting me share my new obsession!

wantitneedit · Nov 18th, 2008, 03:54 AM

ChocoGrace, that's gorgeous. and looks so pretty on. Congrats!

nmlondon · Nov 18th, 2008, 06:24 AM

looks like you and your friend had fun ;-)

catabie · Nov 18th, 2008, 10:39 AM

it's beautiful! i love it! congratulations on such a positive experience and an awesome new timeless piece!

maniacalmollie · Nov 18th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Beautiful! Congratulations!

And what a lovely experience. . .

elizat · Nov 18th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Just beautiful! Enjoy!

ayla · Nov 18th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Stunning !

Congrats !

pwecious_323 · Nov 18th, 2008, 12:24 PM

aww..it's beautiful..glad you had fun and great necklace!!

Candice0985 · Nov 18th, 2008, 12:33 PM

thats gorgeous, I'm so happy that you had fun while shopping for your necklace. I think thats what jewelry shopping should be like, an experience thats memorable and leaves a lasting impression in your mind
congratulations on your new purchase

Chipper · Nov 18th, 2008, 02:09 PM

Thanks, everyone!

Candice, you are right. I think the experience and the SA were really just the icing on the cake! It reminded me of what luxury is all about; feeling special and getting something special. That experience meant a lot to me and I will be a die hard Van Cleef fan, because of it!

In fact, sometime before the end of the year, SO might become DF with the help of VCA!

I'm so glad I can share this with you all. I have never been big on jewelry but I sense that is about to change. I'm already thinking about my next piece that I can layer my necklace with.

mishaagui · Nov 18th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Congratulations! the necklace looks beautiful on you :)

noon · Nov 18th, 2008, 03:48 PM

You really cant go wrong with Van Cleef & Arpels, lovely! congrats.

Yeungmama · Nov 18th, 2008, 04:46 PM

Very lovely necklace on your ChocoGrace! Congrats - I am sure once you start on VCA you can't stop!

I was thinking about getting something from the Sweet Collection too for myself for Christmas, but I am not in the States and there is no store near me, do you mind if I ask which boutique did you visit and what is the current prices for the necklaces and bracelets? TIA for your help!!!

avedashiva · Nov 18th, 2008, 06:07 PM

It looks so lovely on you. And what a great shopping experience.

Wear it in good health

sjunky13 · Nov 18th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Oh that is gorgeous. You should get a long chain to layer it with.

Nov 18th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#1
Chipper OP Hermesmerized Joined: Dec 2007 Location: By the sea in SD... Posts: 3,115	*I've never visited the Alhambra* in Spain, but this should tide me over...** I had the most amazing experience at Van Cleef & Arpels. I had only ever been there once before but my wishful thinking got the best of me, so I returned, this time with a friend to partake in the joy! The SA's were patient and attentive, encouraging us to try on necklaces and bracelets. They served us chocolates and Perrier. It was heaven and I was able to take a piece of that heaven home with me: Feeling so special... LOVE green! Gosh, even the box is a treat! Sweet Alhambra Quatrefoil in MOP with yellow gold! Sigh... LOVE!!! Action shot for you: Thanks for letting me share my new obsession!
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Nov 18th, 2008, 03:54 AM	#2
wantitneedit Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,451	ChocoGrace, that's gorgeous. and looks so pretty on. Congrats!
wantitneedit Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,451

Nov 18th, 2008, 06:24 AM	#3
nmlondon Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Back to the UK soon!!!!!! Posts: 336	looks like you and your friend had fun ;-)
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Nov 18th, 2008, 10:39 AM	#4
catabie expecting again! Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,474	it's beautiful! i love it! congratulations on such a positive experience and an awesome new timeless piece!
catabie expecting again! Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,474

Nov 18th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#5
maniacalmollie Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Snowy Mountains Posts: 263	Beautiful! Congratulations! And what a lovely experience. . .
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Nov 18th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#6
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116	Just beautiful! Enjoy!
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Nov 18th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#7
ayla Gangsta Luv♥ Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 21,246	Stunning ! Congrats !
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Nov 18th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#8
pwecious_323 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 998	aww..it's beautiful..glad you had fun and great necklace!!
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Nov 18th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#9
Candice0985 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 507	thats gorgeous, I'm so happy that you had fun while shopping for your necklace. I think thats what jewelry shopping should be like, an experience thats memorable and leaves a lasting impression in your mind congratulations on your new purchase

Nov 18th, 2008, 02:09 PM	#10
Chipper OP Hermesmerized Joined: Dec 2007 Location: By the sea in SD... Posts: 3,115	Thanks, everyone! Candice, you are right. I think the experience and the SA were really just the icing on the cake! It reminded me of what luxury is all about; feeling special and getting something special. That experience meant a lot to me and I will be a die hard Van Cleef fan, because of it! In fact, sometime before the end of the year, SO might become DF with the help of VCA! I'm so glad I can share this with you all. I have never been big on jewelry but I sense that is about to change. I'm already thinking about my next piece that I can layer my necklace with.
	__________________ Chipper We are tPF, restoring the U.S. economy, one purse at a time.

Nov 18th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#11
mishaagui Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Asia Posts: 529	Congratulations! the necklace looks beautiful on you :)

Nov 18th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#12
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 4,555	You really cant go wrong with Van Cleef & Arpels, lovely! congrats.
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Nov 18th, 2008, 04:46 PM	#13
Yeungmama Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 9	Very lovely necklace on your ChocoGrace! Congrats - I am sure once you start on VCA you can't stop! I was thinking about getting something from the Sweet Collection too for myself for Christmas, but I am not in the States and there is no store near me, do you mind if I ask which boutique did you visit and what is the current prices for the necklaces and bracelets? TIA for your help!!!
Yeungmama Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 9

Nov 18th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#14
avedashiva Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 729	It looks so lovely on you. And what a great shopping experience. Wear it in good health
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Nov 18th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#15
sjunky13 send cash!!! Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Bohemian Grove Posts: 8,140	Oh that is gorgeous. You should get a long chain to layer it with.
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