VCA Van Cleef & Arpels addiction - support group

[aalinkaa]

Hi girls! My sa just told my DH yesterday that there is not word on lapis yet. I did get the prices for some of the malachite. There is supposed to be a 20, 10 & 5 motifs (prices already given here), a ring (forgot to ask price), magic sized pendant (with no diamond) that has the long chain $5,750, and last but not least, earrings $4,900. We are going to pay early, probably in Jan or Feb, for the items I want because supposedly there will be a price increase in March!

Oh another price increase????
What are you planning to get?

 

[CATEYES]

Oh another price increase????
What are you planning to get?

Hmmmm.....such a hard decision. I need to stay away from Chanel so I can have VCA $ lol! I am contemplating the 10 motif because then I can layer with possibly MOP, onyx, yg or pg in the future. Plus it won't come in as much contact with elements because on my neck. I really thought I wanted the 5 motif as well but I keep hearing how delicate malachite is and I am worried about washing my hands or putting on lotion and messing it up. But I really want it....I will have to think more. I certainly have the time since it will be a while Are you thinking of getting anything in this stone?

 

[aalinkaa]

Hmmmm.....such a hard decision. I need to stay away from Chanel so I can have VCA $ lol! I am contemplating the 10 motif because then I can layer with possibly MOP, onyx, yg or pg in the future. Plus it won't come in as much contact with elements because on my neck. I really thought I wanted the 5 motif as well but I keep hearing how delicate malachite is and I am worried about washing my hands or putting on lotion and messing it up. But I really want it....I will have to think more. I certainly have the time since it will be a while Are you thinking of getting anything in this stone?

Ehhh I know, it is sooo hard to decide (and to save lol!)
But I have a 10 motif and earrings on my wish list but I want to try both malachite and lapis on - I am not exactly sure which one i want. I think once I put them on, I will go with what 'speaks' to me
But as you said, I need to stay away from shopping my DH still hasn't gotten over the fact that I have a friend bringing me hermes jumping boots from Germany this week without me trying them on

 

[CATEYES]

Ehhh I know, it is sooo hard to decide (and to save lol!)
But I have a 10 motif and earrings on my wish list but I want to try both malachite and lapis on - I am not exactly sure which one i want. I think once I put them on, I will go with what 'speaks' to me
But as you said, I need to stay away from shopping my DH still hasn't gotten over the fact that I have a friend bringing me hermes jumping boots from Germany this week without me trying them on

Oh my! Sounds intriguing.....what a good friend to have. I just bought two Chanels this month-very naughty girl. Doesn't sound like the lapis is in the near future like the malachite. So maybe you could get the malachite you want now and when/if lapis is re-introduced, you can get some pieces from that as well. Plenty of time in between to save up....just sayin....

 

[MsJones]

The Paris Boutique has the lapis already in stock? Are you sure? What color gold does it come in? Could you possibly have mistaken it for the porcelain with wg?

That is what my SA told me. I will find out more details. So sorry if this information (about the prices) has already been mentioned! Don't mean to be redundant!

 

[CATEYES]

That is what my SA told me. I will find out more details. So sorry if this information (about the prices) has already been mentioned! Don't mean to be redundant!

You're not being redundant. I was talking about you when I said the motifs were already listed here. We love giving and sharing info here, and sometimes we do say or give info already given-but better to know! Our goal is to celebrate and buy more VCA resents

 

[MsJones]

You're not being redundant. I was talking about you when I said the motifs were already listed here. We love giving and sharing info here, and sometimes we do say or give info already given-but better to know! Our goal is to celebrate and buy more VCA resents

Oh, ok! Yes, let's celebrate and enjoy in everyone's amazing purchases!

 

[CATEYES]

Oh, ok! Yes, let's celebrate and enjoy in everyone's amazing purchases!

I get so giddy to see other tpf'rs photos of their new pieces. There are some dream pieces and collections posted on here. I hope to add to the excitement next spring! Wish it was sooner but.....I've been bad lately so no vca for me!

 

[Florasun]

Ladies, I need your advice, please.
My DH will present me 20 motifs WG MOP necklace for this coming Christmas and Birthday (which is in March). As it is an expensive piece, it will be a gift for both occasions. In our family, we do big gifts on Christmas and Bday and smaller for other celebrations.
So, question is: what non-VCA earrings I can wear with my necklace before I can have VCA earrings next Christmas (hopefully...)?
And what earring I should buy then: 3 motifs Magic WG with white MOP/chalcedony/gray MOP or Lucky Alhambra white MOP and Turquoise butterfly? I want something that I can wear often, and earrings with butterflies look more wearable. On the other hand, won't it be looking childish, when in 10-15 years I'll be 40 something with earrings with butterflies? What's your ideas?

Sorry to be so late answering this. Have you considered the Jude Frances clover hoop earrings? I have these and they are beautiful and understated enough to wear during the day. They repeat the clover motif without being too matchy-matchy.

Also if I were you I would get a pair of the vintage alhambra earclips in MOP or Onyx (Or the sweets) They will give you the most bang for your buck, and you can wear them at any age.

 

[aalinkaa]

Oh my! Sounds intriguing.....what a good friend to have. I just bought two Chanels this month-very naughty girl. Doesn't sound like the lapis is in the near future like the malachite. So maybe you could get the malachite you want now and when/if lapis is re-introduced, you can get some pieces from that as well. Plenty of time in between to save up....just sayin....

I need to check Chanel thread more often.... What did u get?

I've been getting mixed messages about lapis... Someone told me it is also coming this spring... Does anyone have any info on that? Or is it simply a rumor?

 

[sbelle]

I need to check Chanel thread more often.... What did u get?

I've been getting mixed messages about lapis... Someone told me it is also coming this spring... Does anyone have any info on that? Or is it simply a rumor?

I've asked multiple sources at VCA boutiques and NM and no one has been able to confirm lapis. They all knew about malachite.

 

[valnsw]

FYI price already increased in Singapore on 12 Nov.

 

[I'll take two]

Any opinions whether should I extend the chain to 18 inch or stay at 16inch like this in my photo.

Lovely choice for a first piece. Congrats

 

[I'll take two]

Sorry to be so late answering this. Have you considered the Jude Frances clover hoop earrings? I have these and they are beautiful and understated enough to wear during the day. They repeat the clover motif without being too matchy-matchy.
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Also if I were you I would get a pair of the vintage alhambra earclips in MOP or Onyx (Or the sweets) They will give you the most bang for your buck, and you can wear them at any age.

They are beautiful and must look great with your VCA

 

[perleegirl]

Hey girls, how has everyone been? I need your help: I am considering selling my

R/G Perlee clover bracelet that I got last year in July as I am not wearing it as much as I

thought I would. I actually bought it as an everyday piece, but I find myself wearing it

only on special occasions. Any suggestions on how to go about selling it to get a fair

price? I appreciate your input.