Hi all, am I the only one who hates van cleef? I can’t deal with the clover design I think it’s ugly honestly lol! I don’t get the hype, I see everyone talking about it and raving about it but I just can’t, I am a cartier gal!
Am I the only one who absolutely hates the alhmabra design?
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I'm sure you're not the only one who dislikes Van Cleef and that is ok! Not everything is for everyone. I adore both brands so I'm an equal opportunity wearer 
. Regardless, is it just the Alhambra you dislike? Have you explored some of the other collections? I note Cartier is a bit more gender neutral and universal in their styles (less "frilly" so to speak) but VCA has much to offer beyond the Alhambra: Perlee, Frivole, Floras, Faunas, Pure Alhambra, Fleurette, Zodiacs, high jewelry, etc. Maybe the Alhambra (real and fake) is oversaturated in your part of the world/city/town or your area on social media and it is understandable to feel it is too common (if that's a contributing factor for your dislike). Anyway, if you haven't but you're open to it, take a peek around the website or a boutique and perhaps something might catch your fancy. If not that's ok too.
. Regardless, is it just the Alhambra you dislike? Have you explored some of the other collections? I note Cartier is a bit more gender neutral and universal in their styles (less "frilly" so to speak) but VCA has much to offer beyond the Alhambra: Perlee, Frivole, Floras, Faunas, Pure Alhambra, Fleurette, Zodiacs, high jewelry, etc. Maybe the Alhambra (real and fake) is oversaturated in your part of the world/city/town or your area on social media and it is understandable to feel it is too common (if that's a contributing factor for your dislike). Anyway, if you haven't but you're open to it, take a peek around the website or a boutique and perhaps something might catch your fancy. If not that's ok too.
Lol I am not a big fan of VCA as well !
I have couple of pieces and I wear them often but other than that I would not buy any more !
Am a big fan of Cartier !
I have couple of pieces and I wear them often but other than that I would not buy any more !
Am a big fan of Cartier !
While I don’t think you are the only one who absolutely hates VCA, I think you might be the very few who feels that strongly enough to opine that on a forum that discusses its creation.
Their more commercial (entry level - sorry) jewellery like the reg Alhambra or Frivole lines tend to be more femme than other brands. It suits many women and often looks fabulous. All far to femme for me. Too much pave too.
However, VCA's simple Zodiaque (also pocket change in VCA relativity) and Zip necklaces, Bouton d'or and Cadena pieces are stunning and I would love to wear (the Cadena watch would have to be vintage, coz I'm not into that quartz for that money).
However, VCA's simple Zodiaque (also pocket change in VCA relativity) and Zip necklaces, Bouton d'or and Cadena pieces are stunning and I would love to wear (the Cadena watch would have to be vintage, coz I'm not into that quartz for that money).
"Hate" is such a strong word for discussing a brand. I understand if you don't like their design or philosophy, but why would you "hate" VCA so much? There are a lot of companies that don't match my taste of jewelries, but I just ignore them and focus on the ones I love.
It's pretty bad manners to enter a brand forum only to flame it.
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Haha my husband is pretty much right up there with you. 
He very much dislikes/almost hates VCA.
The only thing he likes are the high jewelry collections because to him they’re more unique and have more design elements to them.
I like the more simplistic design because it’s more everyday but overall most of them are a little too feminine for my aesthetic. They also don’t really suit my lifestyle because I’m not careful with my fine jewelry lol
He very much dislikes/almost hates VCA.The only thing he likes are the high jewelry collections because to him they’re more unique and have more design elements to them.
I like the more simplistic design because it’s more everyday but overall most of them are a little too feminine for my aesthetic. They also don’t really suit my lifestyle because I’m not careful with my fine jewelry lol
Oh the Yin and the Yang of it all. My wallet and savings account hates VCA, me on the other hand is living for it!
The all-metal Zodiaque, yes, pocket change. But the Zodiaque with stones? I think it’s insane that VCA priced them like that, and I wonder if there are people who buy them.
My assumption is its common knowledge that different people have different tastes; so I’m sure many dislike VCA. Just like many dislike any other brand.
We all have different tastes, I don't like Chanel flap bags and I'm not a fan of VCA. Hate is a strong word to use IMO.
"am I the only one...?" is also a bit reaching since there are more than 7 billion people in the world, and even if you say you are one in a million, there would be 7000 of you
What's the point of this thread? No brand out there produce items that are universally liked/loved. Buy what you love and ignore the rest.