Pave or Guilloche?

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

V

vcaloverrrrr

Member
Sep 21, 2020
97
287
#1
I love my current WG stack on my wrist - wearing 5 motif chalcedony and 5 motif guilloche.

I have the 2022 HP which I wear with this stack - the WG green celadon but would like to change it out to something without the colour. Which would you get to match the stack (or not?) I've always wanted the pave but feel that the guilloche would go better with the rest of my current WG collection.

3B3FA1F6-135A-4476-A735-7A30F178EC47_1_201_a.jpeg
 
  • Like
  • Love
Reactions: vivaciousbev1, Cococovered, hhw and 3 others
Shop Van Cleef & Arpels at Fashionphile
#3
Do you prefer to be matching perfectly, if so then the guilloche makes sense.
If you're ok with wearing a vca necklace in the same gold but not exactly the same then the pave can work.
It's really personal preference.
Both look pretty on you, the guilloche looks a bit extra sparkly in your picture
 
  • Like
Reactions: Colettebear
#5
I think either works, it’s personal preference. I’d also consider if you weren’t wearing the bracelets on a particular day, would you feel one of these necklaces would work best on its own for your style or wardrobe?
Also, I’d love to see a pic of the chalcedony and guilloche bracelets on your wrist!
 
  • Like
Reactions: BreezyE
#6
I have both in different metals and appreciate their beauty equally. The guuiilloche is such a special design and attracts light beautifully. The pave, however, is so care free, elegant and easy to wear in all situations. The guilloche, I would say, can often outshine the pave. I do like both on you but the guilloche just pops on you in this pic and I think it might be nice to have a paired set (bracelet and pendant). I'm no help I know...
 
  • Like
Reactions: allieadventurer
#7
I have always loved the guilloche and the beautiful refractions from the cuts and design. Out of all the Alhambra designs it is probably my favorite (that and malachite).
The pave is nice but I have always felt that there could be more diamonds. The gaps/space just look a bit awkward or half-finished to me. Because when I think of pave diamonds, I think literally every square inch is covered with diamonds. But that's just me lol. :P
 
  • Like
Reactions: Cashmere87, sleepydoc., Purrsey and 3 others
#8
Different looks. Both beautiful on you. The pave might be more versatile to allow a more muted look but will still go with everything you already have. Compared to the pave the guilloche pops more and will always grab a little more attention. I would also consider what is harder to come by, since they both work.
 
  • Insightful
  • Like
Reactions: nicole0612 and papertiger
#9
Imo both work. Pave is more complimentary with chalcedony, and the guilloche matches with your 5 motif guilloche. Personally I'd go for pave as it'll be more versatile with other pieces and not just limited to match the pieces you currently own, and adds a different aesthetic/vibe. If I have to get a pave piece from the alhambra collection it would be in WG since you can't really see the gaps as you would on the YG/RG versions, just pure sparkles. I have the WG guilloche HP and sometimes feel like it can clash or look a bit harsh with the more delicate jewelry pieces I own like pearls/MOP, so I mainly pair it with my diamond pieces.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: hhw and nicole0612
#10
I vote for Pave. It's so elegant and timeless. I'd imagine you reaching for a diamond necklace more. Also, with a price increase (likely) lurking around, I always vote for the more expensive item.
However, if you like matchy-matchy and would want to complete a set with this guilloche pedant, then go for that.
 
  • Like
Reactions: hhw
#11
I vote for Pavé. I have a white gold 5 motif vintage Alhambra guilloche bracelet and had the opportunity to recently try on the matching pendant. It was too shiny for me and not at all what I wanted in a pendant. I ended up choosing the white gold Perlée Clover pendant. I did not try on the Pavé for myself as I already have other diamond pendants. The Perlée was perfect for me.
 
  • Like
Reactions: nicole0612
#15
I have both pave in WG and Guilloche in YG, but in earrings… There’s no contest - definitely go for Pave if you can, i can’t feel any “shine” with the Guilloche to be honest. I had the Guilloche just to compliment my 5 motifs but if no other reason, i would definitely go for pave VCA
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top