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Jul 20th, 2008, 08:30 AM
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Van Cleef & Arpels addiction - support group ;-)
When i joined this forum more than a year ago... i was totally obsessed with purses.. then i started lurking into the the jewelry section & had my first encounter with Van Cleef & Arpels... I was in love! I saved the site in my fave list & looked at it almost everyday dreaming that one day i would own a piece VCA.
My dream came true last May when finally i purchased my 1st VCA - A magic alhambra ring in yellow gold with grey MOP.... June came & i was lucky to be part of a once in a lifetime chance to buy VCA at 75% off (the boutique carrying VCA jewelry were selling off their last stocks) - I got myself - 2 vintage alhambra pendants ,a ring & a Frivole YG pendant..... With my new goodies on hand.. i was already dreaming of the next piece of jewelry (or watch) to save up for... OMG! Is this what they call an addiction??  I know i am not alone  & would like to hear from all those guilty of  loving VCA !!. Let's talk about how our addiction started, which piece was our 1st, thoughts about VCA, our wish list... basically anything VCA...
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Jul 20th, 2008, 08:33 AM
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Here are my babies -
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Jul 20th, 2008, 08:47 AM
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My wish list
 - Lucky Alhambra Necklace in White Gold with White & Grey Mother of Pearl, Turquoise, and Lapis Lazuli - Magic Alhambra Earrings in Yellow Gold and White Mother of Pearl - Byzantine Alhambra Earrings in Yellow Gold Alhambra Earrings in Yellow Gold - Frivole Ring & Ear clips in Yellow Gold with Diamonds - 18K YG VINTAGE ALHAMBRA SUPER EARRINGS - Van Cleef & Arpels Secret Watch - Socrate Earrings & Ring in WG - Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel ( coral) - Van Cleef & Arpels WG Butterfly Ring actually anything & everything VCA 
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Jul 20th, 2008, 10:20 AM
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Yup.....count me in! I am now obsessing over the Vintage Alhambra with pave diamonds
 and also the Magic Alhambra necklace in White Gold (newly issued).
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Jul 20th, 2008, 10:21 AM
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BTW Mishaagui....LOVE your babies!!!! They are Gorgeous!
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Jul 20th, 2008, 01:32 PM
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Love your collection:!!! Oh my ---VCA at 75% that is unheard of - lucky you! |
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Jul 20th, 2008, 01:40 PM
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I love your piece, especially the Frivole necklace.
I too am in w/ VCA jewelry. I first found out about VCA 10-12 years ago from looking at Japanese fashion magazines. My ex SO got me my 1st vca about 8 years ago which was the onxy single motif pendant. (I've sold it since). Then I became obsessed with the mop alhambra line. I purchased the ring w/diamond in the center a few years ago from a VCA boutique at a duty free shop while traveling. I went back early this year to find out they closed down last year. I used to get around 25% off  In recent months I've purchased the 10 motif necklace & large ear clips. I'm already thinking of my next purchase! My list is too long to post.
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Last edited by twigski; Jul 20th, 2008 at 01:45 PM. Reason: forgot to add |
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Jul 20th, 2008, 03:22 PM
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Wow! I love your collection! 75% off????????? I wish I knew about it! Did you get an invitation or something? I have two pieces of VCA and I want more! I really want to get the vintage alhambra pendant in white gold. It's addicting!!!
My addiction started about 1.5 years ago....... |
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Jul 20th, 2008, 05:27 PM
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Jul 20th, 2008, 05:35 PM
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 btw, i love the WG pieces too! |
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Jul 20th, 2008, 05:37 PM
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Jul 20th, 2008, 05:41 PM
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them!
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Jul 21st, 2008, 03:02 AM
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to VCA started few years ago in Geneva.... I passed by the boutique and saw the stunning jewelry in the boutique window.... It was love at first sight  I remember the SA was such a nice lady, she briefed me on the history of the house and showed me many pieces from different collections.... Oh I was breathless, each pieces was more beautiful than the next... I was back to the boutique the next day and bought my first VCA, it was Frivole earrings in Yg then I started dreaming of the Frivole ring with 2 flowers and so on..... It's true like MISHAAGUI said, once you have a piece, you start dreaming of the next one. The fact that all VCA pieces are hand made makes them more special IMO, because I appreciate hand work, the details of work at VCA jewelry are amazing.... I used to buy from other jewelrs but since then I am only buying VCA...I love all of my pieces and really have enjoyed wearing them... |
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Jul 21st, 2008, 09:44 AM
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Here is my story. You know, girls, i*ve never seen VCA in real life) But when i see VCA just on foto it incredibly inspire me.
I live in Russia (do you hear about Sochi?) and here we have only two boutiqes VCA in the country in the capital. So I*ve got 2 opportunities - fly to the capital or order VCA my friend in France . I prefer to order. Or buy pieces from Piaget / Cartier / Omega / Mont Blanc and others (we have their boutiqes in my city). But i admire VCA only!))) nothing compairs to VCA pieces for me)) |
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Jul 21st, 2008, 11:00 AM
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Does anyone know which country is cheaper to buy VCA? I am so in love with the socrate range in WG...
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