Van Cleef - VCA price increase thread *please include location*

[lovexchanel]

I spoke to e-Boutique also and heard it was for high jewelry and pieces with diamonds. They said at the moment, the Alhambra pieces won't be affected either.

Prices of diamonds have increased due to the Russia-Ukraine war since Russia produces about ~ 30% of diamonds globally.

 

[xo.babydoll]

Canadian price increase only on high jewelry tomorrow! Regular jewelry not included (yet)

 

[Storm Spirit]

UK prices have updated and it's not as bad as I thought, phew!

 

[closetluxe]

UK prices have updated and it's not as bad as I thought, phew!

What was affected and by how much?

 

[Newbie2016]

I was just browsing some European sites and there does appear to be an increase on Alhambra pieces.

A couple UK examples:

Magic Alhambra Chalcedony Long Necklace

Old price: £5850
New price: £6050

Vintage Alhambra WG pave Diamond necklace

Old price:£6750
New price: £7000

Magic Alhambra WG pave diamonds Long Necklace

Old price: £24,700
New Price:£25,700

 

[Storm Spirit]

What was affected and by how much?

Looks like everything and how much depends on the piece. The pieces I've check so far are around 4%.

Right now the main categories still shows the old price e.g. https://www.vancleefarpels.com/gb/en/collections/jewelry/alhambra.html?category=all&q= but the price updates to the new price when you click on individual items

 

[closetluxe]

So eBoutique just lied to me?

 

[ProShopper1]

So eBoutique just lied to me?

I’m thinking it might be country dependent? I’m in the US and I was told the same as you. They’re doing the harmonization, so some countries might have increases while others won’t

 

[BigAkoya]

Thank you! This is good to break down. I was hoping to get the btf frivole ring from VCA and the other is a chanel bag. I would use the chanel bag more although I do have many bags, while the frivole BTF ring has been on my list forever but I never took the plunge because with covid I never went out often. I will probably go for the frivole in that case

My two cents... if you already have a lot of nice jewelry pieces, and assuming you do not have a lot of Chanel bags, I would get the Chanel bag. To me, a fashion statement is a blend of the trinity of statement pieces... bag, shoes, jewelry. For me, I need all three.

Chanel has prices increases that have been been much higher and more often than VCA, especially you're looking at classics/long time favorites such as the flap, CCH, mini, etc. In my opinion, a Chanel bag is harder to get than a Frivole BTF, especially in a seaonal color. Hence, if the bag you want is available, I'd grab the bag if can only get one. Frivole BTF will be around.

Just my two cents. Good luck!

 

[BigAkoya]

UK prices have updated and it's not as bad as I thought, phew!

Your avatar is super cute! Gave me an ear-to-ear grin just now.

 

[closetluxe]

I’m thinking it might be country dependent? I’m in the US and I was told the same as you. They’re doing the harmonization, so some countries might have increases while others won’t

Oh good. Whew!

 

[Lady001]

Prices in Europe have gone up, including the alhambra line.

 

[Diamondbirdie]

The mini frivole earrings were £2380, now £2460. What’s that? About 3%? Not too bad.

 

[south-of-france]

Prices in Europe have gone up, including the alhambra line.

No change in Switzerland online and by my SA on Alhambra (I checked for hammered gold).

 

[Lady001]

No change in Switzerland online and by my SA on Alhambra (I checked for hammered gold).

You see the old price but when you click on the item it changes to the new price. (At least for the site in the Netherlands)