Thanks, I didn't know that. I brought mine from the online store. Did they say why it's forbidden? Does it void any aftercare?
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Thanks, I didn't know that. I brought mine from the online store. Did they say why it's forbidden? Does it void any aftercare?
Hey there, do you have any photos of this you can share ? I really love the malachite and want to know if I can live with the way it looks potentially after lots of wear! Thanks so much!
Hi! Unfortunately, I don't have photos. It was so many years ago too when I was into YG. There are photos posted here in this thread for you to take a look. You can see how some of the stones have turned and gotten dull.
If you really love malachite, just be careful if you lotion up. I lotion up all over, and my nicely moisturized fingers would touch the stone when I put it on of course.
I think earrings and bracelets are the worst as there is a lot of skin against those motifs. The pendant, 10 motif, 20 motif may have some color change, as some of those motifs will touch your skin. The best would be the long Magic pendant as the malachite never really touches your skin. The chain touches your skin, but the pendant lays on top of clothes. It also depends how often you wear it, whether it's an everyday piece or just for special ocassions.
If this is your first VCA piece, I'd probably go with another stone so you will not be worried or feel like you have to baby it. The worst thing is having to baby jewelry; it takes the fun out of wearing nice bling.
Good luck to you!
Hi all!
I’ve been lusting after a malachite vintage Alhambra necklace for so long and my fiancé bought one for me today as an early Christmas present.
Can I just say - what a NIGHTMARE this stone is to get hold of?! Bond Street had 2 in stock, they weren’t quite right so I called Harrods - they had 11 and when I turned up a couple of hours later they only had 3 left!
Anyway, after looking at the stones of the 3 necklace I settled on the darkest one. I’m beginning to think I should of waited for a more vibrant green - what do you guys think? Is mine ok? I absolutely love it but have this awful personality trait of panicking that there’s something wrong with it! I guess I’m here for reassurance the SA in Harrods said the darker ones are more popular at the moment.
Keep or swap?
I’ve been lusting after a malachite vintage Alhambra necklace for so long and my fiancé bought one for me today as an early Christmas present.
Can I just say - what a NIGHTMARE this stone is to get hold of?! Bond Street had 2 in stock, they weren’t quite right so I called Harrods - they had 11 and when I turned up a couple of hours later they only had 3 left!
Anyway, after looking at the stones of the 3 necklace I settled on the darkest one. I’m beginning to think I should of waited for a more vibrant green - what do you guys think? Is mine ok? I absolutely love it but have this awful personality trait of panicking that there’s something wrong with it! I guess I’m here for reassurance the SA in Harrods said the darker ones are more popular at the moment.
Keep or swap?
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Oh that is stunning! I vote keep & enjoy
Your necklace has lovely striations in the malachite - I think that you picked a winner!
Thank you so much Suzie. I have to say that I have 1000% enjoyed collecting & wearing VCA for over 15 years and I have loved being able to share it all with this awesome group!! I have learned so much from this forum and it has been fun! Love your collection also!
This might be a really stupid question, but has anyone tried to put something like clear nail polish or epoxy over the malachite to try to prevent fading and dulling? I love malachite but definitely don't love how fragile it is.
Definitely do not do that. You should get nothing on the malachite. Keep hairspray, lotion, water, etc away from it. Wipe after wearing with a microfiber cloth or VCA cleaning cloth.
Read all sections of the Jewelry Care page. Malachite is mentioned specifically in the Special Stone Care section.
Jewelry Care - Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry pieces are made with precious materials and metals fulfilling the most stringent selection criteria. Depending on their properties, certain materials require specific care. To preserve the beauty of your jewelry piece over time, we recommend the following precautions.
www.vancleefarpels.com
If you want something that looks brand new, malachite is just not the stone for you.
Hi ☺️
I just got the VA malachite necklace and am in LOVE.
I would really love to get the 5 motif bracelet (without diamonds) and am concerned about the malachite getting cloudy.
My SA did warn me about malachite especially a bracelet but it’s just so pretty
Can anyone provide an update on their malachite pieces especially the bracelet please?
i know I can always get the motif’s replaced but I will be stacking it with my JUC and love bracelet and also work at a desk typing all day so concerned more about that as I know id be very careful about getting it wet and perfume and lotion etc (though some wetness will be unavoidable when washing hands!)
I do want to wear it as an every day bracelet or quite often rather than special occasions but I feel if it’s guaranteed to get cloudy it’s not worth it (I don’t mind the dullness over time)
thanks all!
I just got the VA malachite necklace and am in LOVE.
I would really love to get the 5 motif bracelet (without diamonds) and am concerned about the malachite getting cloudy.
My SA did warn me about malachite especially a bracelet but it’s just so pretty
Can anyone provide an update on their malachite pieces especially the bracelet please?
i know I can always get the motif’s replaced but I will be stacking it with my JUC and love bracelet and also work at a desk typing all day so concerned more about that as I know id be very careful about getting it wet and perfume and lotion etc (though some wetness will be unavoidable when washing hands!)
I do want to wear it as an every day bracelet or quite often rather than special occasions but I feel if it’s guaranteed to get cloudy it’s not worth it (I don’t mind the dullness over time)
thanks all!
Malachite is quite soft and brittle...I don't think it can withstand what you want to wear with it. All that banging on hard surfaces plus the constant contact with your bangles can't be good in the long run with this stone.
Maybe the 10 motif Malachite necklace would satisfy your craving? It's a safer bet if you want that multiple motif look.
Yes very true and it would probably be a nightmare having 5 motifs replaced compared to just taking care of 1 like I do with the necklace.
That’s very helpful thank you, the 10 motif necklace doesn’t really suit me so I was after a bracelet as my next purchase but will take your advice!
onyx is too striking so I might need to look into carnelian or another stone although I know they are all precious and likely to get scratched with stacking