Van Cleef & Arpels Care and Maintenance thread

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#61
Hello,

After reading through the thread, I'm still unsure, which stones are the easiest to care for? Or rather which would withstand 24/7 wear? The info in this thread is slightly different from a few others. Isn't onyx very durable? And what's the final word on MOP, can it be worn 24/7?

I'm planning on buying a 5 motif bracelet, I like the MOP, onyx and carnelian best, but I want to choose the most durable stone. I'm not especially rough on my jewellry, but I wear my bracelets 24/7.
 
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#62
ZoobaAruba said:
Hello,

After reading through the thread, I'm still unsure, which stones are the easiest to care for? Or rather which would withstand 24/7 wear? The info in this thread is slightly different from a few others. Isn't onyx very durable? And what's the final word on MOP, can it be worn 24/7?

I'm planning on buying a 5 motif bracelet, I like the MOP, onyx and carnelian best, but I want to choose the most durable stone. I'm not especially rough on my jewellry, but I wear my bracelets 24/7.
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Hi ZoobaAruba, I'm no expert but I don't think VCA pieces are meant to be worn 24/7. I have the MOP 5 motif bracelet and I have to be careful with perfumes and lotions. I also avoid getting water on it. I can't speak about the other two though.
 
#63
nycmamaofone said:
Hi ZoobaAruba, I'm no expert but I don't think VCA pieces are meant to be worn 24/7. I have the MOP 5 motif bracelet and I have to be careful with perfumes and lotions. I also avoid getting water on it. I can't speak about the other two though.
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Oh :( that's disappointing. I wear a gold chain bracelet with a similar clasp as the VCA bracelets as one of my daily wears, and I always have trouble trying to take it off/put it back on myself, which is one of the reasons I rarely take it off.
 
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#64
ZoobaAruba said:
Oh :( that's disappointing. I wear a gold chain bracelet with a similar clasp as the VCA bracelets as one of my daily wears, and I always have trouble trying to take it off/put it back on myself, which is one of the reasons I rarely take it off.
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Besides the solid gold pieces (which I have the 10 motif and love as its so low maintenance) the onyx is the only that I've heard can be worn 24/7. Although, if you put on lotion or perfume, the black will show it and has to be wiped off often similar to a black patent bag, shoes or car as the shininess shows whatever is on them more than other colors. Just may drive you crazy wiping it but won't hurt the stone.

MOP will not fair well if worn 24/7 as it is a delicate stone.

Carnelian I have several pieces of and sometimes wash dishes with the sweet bracelet on and put lotion and perfume on my neck where the necklace is and they all look brand new. So, I'm not certain what is recommended for carnelian (besides VCA site stating is delicate) but has proven not for me. Hope that helps!
 
#65
CATEYES said:
Besides the solid gold pieces (which I have the 10 motif and love as its so low maintenance) the onyx is the only that I've heard can be worn 24/7. Although, if you put on lotion or perfume, the black will show it and has to be wiped off often similar to a black patent bag, shoes or car as the shininess shows whatever is on them more than other colors. Just may drive you crazy wiping it but won't hurt the stone.



MOP will not fair well if worn 24/7 as it is a delicate stone.



Carnelian I have several pieces of and sometimes wash dishes with the sweet bracelet on and put lotion and perfume on my neck where the necklace is and they all look brand new. So, I'm not certain what is recommended for carnelian (besides VCA site stating is delicate) but has proven not for me. Hope that helps!
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Thank you!
 
#67
ZoobaAruba said:
Hello,

After reading through the thread, I'm still unsure, which stones are the easiest to care for? Or rather which would withstand 24/7 wear? The info in this thread is slightly different from a few others. Isn't onyx very durable? And what's the final word on MOP, can it be worn 24/7?

I'm planning on buying a 5 motif bracelet, I like the MOP, onyx and carnelian best, but I want to choose the most durable stone. I'm not especially rough on my jewellry, but I wear my bracelets 24/7.
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I have a MOP piece and Onyx pieces from the 3, and I have been too lazy to take off the Onyx without knowing that it is also a soft stone, and after wearing the onyx bracelet for a few days straight, it looks OK but I am taking it off now too after researching online. I think the highest maintenance stone from the 3 would be MOP, the store always always remind me to wear it last and take it out first and just don't contact it with water, soap, or perfume. So I stopped wearing the MOP bracelet.

If you want something that is durable and easy to be care for, I think diamond or a plain gold ones without stone would be easier to take care.
 
#71
Brooklynite said:
Hello all,
I'm curious how you store VCA necklaces. DH just bought me a Socrate pendant and I'm not sure how I should store it. I do wear it daily. Thank you!
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I put mine back in the travel pouches for my pieces, separately, so they don’t scratch each other.

As for cleaning: MOP needs more maintenance - I personally clean each motif at the end of each wear using a qtip. For diamond pieces, I usually take them off in shower especially if I’m using soap, shower gel, or shampoo. Diamond pieces are easier to clean in my mind, every month or so, I just dip them in the cleaning solution. I had my WG diamond necklace for 4-5 years now - it’s still shiny and I don’t think I need to replate rhodium yet. Hope this helps!
 
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#73
Is malachite impossibly difficult to care for? I tried on the 5 motif bracelet and the green is tdf. But just concerned how delicate it is and how it would fade or become matte. I always take off my bracelets at the end of the day. But for example, if it's on the wrist, and I'm washing my hands before eating etc, it would be hard to not get it splashed on from time to time. Would love to hear any of your experiences with it. Thanks in advance!
 
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Bling&Bags said:
Is malachite impossibly difficult to care for? I tried on the 5 motif bracelet and the green is tdf. But just concerned how delicate it is and how it would fade or become matte. I always take off my bracelets at the end of the day. But for example, if it's on the wrist, and I'm washing my hands before eating etc, it would be hard to not get it splashed on from time to time. Would love to hear any of your experiences with it. Thanks in advance!
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I’ve had my malachite pieces for about 8 months now and have noticed a bit of dulling and scratches from when they were stacked with other solid gold pieces, particularly my Juste un clou bracelet. I think a little water is fine if it is just quickly wiped off. I waited so long to buy the malachite because of how soft it was but I just have to pay a bit more attention to what I stack it with! The green is soooo beautiful
 
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