Van Cleef Sweet Alhambra Collection

yee38 · Aug 17th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Hi,I thinking to get the sweet alhambra necklace and bracelet single in mop,Did anyone own the necklace or bracelet,did you like it?do you know the price of it?Are they come in white gold also?Thank You!

Triple Crown · Aug 17th, 2008, 11:25 PM

I have one piece from the Sweet Alhambra collection. I have the MOP butterfly necklace in YG. I think I paid around $900.00.This is a very delicate looking piece. Sometimes I feel like my larger, Vintage Alhambra pieces are "too much" when I am running errands. Hopethis helps!

vancleef fan · Aug 18th, 2008, 07:04 AM

Hi Yee38

the sweet braceletes were $ 800 before the May 2008 price increase

the pendants in yg were $ 850 and the Wg pendant with turquiose was $ 1050

lemontart · Aug 18th, 2008, 04:24 PM

I have the MOP butterfly bracelet and love it so much! I bought it before the price increase so it was $800.

I am thinking of getting a necklace and here are my two choices:

1. sweet alhambra MOP clover pendent
2. vintage alhambra clover pendent in WG

Please help me to choose! TIA

yee38 · Aug 18th, 2008, 09:56 PM

Hi,just call the 1800 number the new price for the sweet ahambra necklace is $1000 and the bracelet is $950.
lemontart, I am same as you thinking between sweet ahambra MOP necklace or vintage ahambra in YG.I also check the vintage ahambra in Yg price $1600 and the SA told me the sweet ahambra is only little bit smaller than the vintage,I never see that in person so I will check it out in the store.thank you!

vylyk · Aug 22nd, 2008, 07:42 AM

Hello,
Can someone please tell me if the sweet alhambra butterfly pendant is mop on both sides or does it have a gold back ? (er, i hope i am clear :)
also does the pendant itself carry the VC&A stamp or is it too small ?
Thanks alot !

vancleef fan · Aug 22nd, 2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vylyk

Hello,
Can someone please tell me if the sweet alhambra butterfly pendant is mop on both sides or does it have a gold back ? (er, i hope i am clear :)
also does the pendant itself carry the VC&A stamp or is it too small ?
Thanks alot !

The pendant is mop on both sides, i am not sure if it has the vca stamp on it.

vylyk · Aug 22nd, 2008, 04:22 PM

Thank you Van Cleef fan for this speedy reply. I seemed to have understood that one can have something (intials i guess, given the size) engraved on the sweet alhambra collection but apparently this only goes for the alhambra shape itself, given that that one is meant to have a gold back.

Still intrigued though if the butterfly carries a signature stamp, if anyone can answer please :) Many thanks

vylyk · Aug 22nd, 2008, 05:09 PM

one more question, a bit silly i am afraid

i am very intent on buying the butterfly tomorrow, and knowing myself will probably be wearing it all the 24/7 for the next few weeks. Does mop require any special care, i mean can i wear it in shower with soap/shampoo falling on it once/twice a day or is that a no-no ? Would be grateful for any special care advice :) Voilà ! Thanks again.

avedashiva · Aug 22nd, 2008, 05:22 PM

sorry I don't know the answer to your question, but if you haven't contacted the 800 number - they are extremely helpful.

I called them several times to ask questions as I was a bit intimidated at first to call the boutique itself. Good luck with your purchase!

vancleef fan · Aug 23rd, 2008, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vylyk

Thank you Van Cleef fan for this speedy reply. I seemed to have understood that one can have something (intials i guess, given the size) engraved on the sweet alhambra collection but apparently this only goes for the alhambra shape itself, given that that one is meant to have a gold back.

Still intrigued though if the butterfly carries a signature stamp, if anyone can answer please :) Many thanks

You are right, I just read about it in the vca catalogue, It is the ID bracelet, the yellow gold face can be engraved

the price was $ 1100 before the May increase

vylyk · Aug 24th, 2008, 03:30 PM

thanks VC fan !

Didn't manage to get the piece Saturday, but will certainly drop by Place Vendôme this week. Engraving is indeed not an option on the butterfly.

vylyk · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:53 AM

So just in case anyone is interested, there is a sweet alhambra medallion oval pendant (950 euros) that can be engraved on the back. I however went for my first choice, which is the butterfly, as of now tightly attached to my neck. Was pleased to see that the collection comes in the same mirrored gorgeous boxes the other lines do :) Youpee !

USCgerl · Aug 25th, 2008, 12:41 PM

Hey guys, I went to VCA in SCP this past weekend and they will have a price increase in October.

vylyk · Aug 25th, 2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USCgerl

Hey guys, I went to VCA in SCP this past weekend and they will have a price increase in October.

er... a second one in one year !!!
is that a habit ... i'm an appalled newbie ! (but thrilled i bought that moth today

Aug 17th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#1
yee38 Member	Van Cleef Sweet Alhambra Collection Hi,I thinking to get the sweet alhambra necklace and bracelet single in mop,Did anyone own the necklace or bracelet,did you like it?do you know the price of it?Are they come in white gold also?Thank You!

Aug 17th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#2
Triple Crown Member Location: Suburban Washington D.C.	I have one piece from the Sweet Alhambra collection. I have the MOP butterfly necklace in YG. I think I paid around $900.00.This is a very delicate looking piece. Sometimes I feel like my larger, Vintage Alhambra pieces are "too much" when I am running errands. Hopethis helps! __________________ Couture in the country

Aug 18th, 2008, 04:24 PM	#4
lemontart Member Location: North CA	I have the MOP butterfly bracelet and love it so much! I bought it before the price increase so it was $800. I am thinking of getting a necklace and here are my two choices: 1. sweet alhambra MOP clover pendent 2. vintage alhambra clover pendent in WG Please help me to choose! TIA __________________ I am in love with Chanel (as well as Prada)

Aug 25th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#14
USCgerl Member Location: Southern California	Hey guys, I went to VCA in SCP this past weekend and they will have a price increase in October. __________________

Aug 18th, 2008, 07:04 AM	#3
vancleef fan Member	Hi Yee38 the sweet braceletes were $ 800 before the May 2008 price increase the pendants in yg were $ 850 and the Wg pendant with turquiose was $ 1050

Aug 18th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#5
yee38 Member	Hi,just call the 1800 number the new price for the sweet ahambra necklace is $1000 and the bracelet is $950. lemontart, I am same as you thinking between sweet ahambra MOP necklace or vintage ahambra in YG.I also check the vintage ahambra in Yg price $1600 and the SA told me the sweet ahambra is only little bit smaller than the vintage,I never see that in person so I will check it out in the store.thank you!

Aug 22nd, 2008, 07:42 AM	#6
vylyk Member	Hello, Can someone please tell me if the sweet alhambra butterfly pendant is mop on both sides or does it have a gold back ? (er, i hope i am clear :) also does the pendant itself carry the VC&A stamp or is it too small ? Thanks alot !

Aug 22nd, 2008, 04:22 PM	#8
vylyk Member	Thank you Van Cleef fan for this speedy reply. I seemed to have understood that one can have something (intials i guess, given the size) engraved on the sweet alhambra collection but apparently this only goes for the alhambra shape itself, given that that one is meant to have a gold back. Still intrigued though if the butterfly carries a signature stamp, if anyone can answer please :) Many thanks

Aug 22nd, 2008, 05:09 PM	#9
vylyk Member	one more question, a bit silly i am afraid i am very intent on buying the butterfly tomorrow, and knowing myself will probably be wearing it all the 24/7 for the next few weeks. Does mop require any special care, i mean can i wear it in shower with soap/shampoo falling on it once/twice a day or is that a no-no ? Would be grateful for any special care advice :) Voilà ! Thanks again.

Aug 22nd, 2008, 05:22 PM	#10
avedashiva Member	sorry I don't know the answer to your question, but if you haven't contacted the 800 number - they are extremely helpful. I called them several times to ask questions as I was a bit intimidated at first to call the boutique itself. Good luck with your purchase!

Aug 24th, 2008, 03:30 PM	#12
vylyk Member	thanks VC fan ! Didn't manage to get the piece Saturday, but will certainly drop by Place Vendôme this week. Engraving is indeed not an option on the butterfly.

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:53 AM	#13
vylyk Member	So just in case anyone is interested, there is a sweet alhambra medallion oval pendant (950 euros) that can be engraved on the back. I however went for my first choice, which is the butterfly, as of now tightly attached to my neck. Was pleased to see that the collection comes in the same mirrored gorgeous boxes the other lines do :) Youpee !