VCA Van Cleef & Arpels addiction - support group
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Thanks for all the commiseration ladies! I had really expected to love the necklace right away the same way I did with my bracelet. The 10 motif is such a stunner, but so much presence... I think I was too conscious of it because it is so striking. I think the same might be true of a 20 motif, for all it looks so nice with a casual outfit. (sigh) I'm thinking that I need something simpler.
So... I've got my fingers crossed for a trip to Oahu in February so I can see if the NM has earclips to try on, and maybe see if H has any 18k farandole in 80cm. That was the other piece I was thinking about. I think I'm more leaning toward earclips though.
So... I've got my fingers crossed for a trip to Oahu in February so I can see if the NM has earclips to try on, and maybe see if H has any 18k farandole in 80cm. That was the other piece I was thinking about. I think I'm more leaning toward earclips though.
Lots of beautiful choices indeed. Might I suggest calling that NM ahead of time to make sure they have what you want or if not the time to order it in for your viewing pleasure? Could I trouble you to ask how much the 18k farandole in 80cm is? Is it yg? I have always been intrigued by that necklace but do NOT wear white metals so the silver one wasn't ever even an option for me. A friend of mine has the long silver one, I don't know if it is 80 cm or longer, but has rarely if ever worn it. She sticks with her VCA. Maybe an all gold VA might suit you? Definitely worth a try on
Lots of beautiful choices indeed. Might I suggest calling that NM ahead of time to make sure they have what you want or if not the time to order it in for your viewing pleasure? Could I trouble you to ask how much the 18k farandole in 80cm is? Is it yg? I have always been intrigued by that necklace but do NOT wear white metals so the silver one wasn't ever even an option for me. A friend of mine has the long silver one, I don't know if it is 80 cm or longer, but has rarely if ever worn it. She sticks with her VCA. Maybe an all gold VA might suit you? Definitely worth a try on
I just heard back from H and 18k Farandole 80cm is $6450 in RG and $6250 in YG. I'm not sure about the 120, sbelle posted a lovely pic in my question thread of her 120. I was thinking of a 120 YG, but I already have a silver 120, and I played with it some more last night and it satisfies my need for that length necklace. I love the all gold vintage, but it so eye catching it would not work in my everyday life.
I do think calling ahead is a good idea, last time I went to NM, they didn't have any onyx at the VCA corner.
IMO VCA jewelry is incomparable, and H jewelry is merely made to milk more money out of hapless H addicts :evil: I have some basic pieces, and they just don't give me the satisfaction as VCA. And I agree - I think before spending any money on H, you must try the RS and YG VCA first!
my sweet earrings are at NM I just can't pick them up till tuesday because of work
Have them ship them out to you at work
Hello ladies. I'm a newbie to this particular thread but I have a big birthday coming up and was thinking of asking for a beautiful piece from VCA. I just got my first two pieces this past December in NYC and I guess I'm hooked. I chose the Alhambra pendant in rosé gold and pearl that was limited edition for breast cancer and the matching earrings (medium size). So I'm looking at getting a piece btw $5000-8000. I love the Frivole collection and was leaning that way. Any suggestions or pics would be greatly appreciated. I live in Toronto so I don't always have the best access to Van cleef in person unless its something they have at Birks.
tbbb- that would be a good idea but probably wouldn't work that well for me since I don't really have an office or a set location where I work, my department doesn't really get deliveries
prettybirds- they are wg/turquoise, i have seen a pic that my associate sent me on my iphone and the color looks good, guess i will have to wait and see for sure in person
prettybirds- they are wg/turquoise, i have seen a pic that my associate sent me on my iphone and the color looks good, guess i will have to wait and see for sure in person
The WG or YG frivole earrings are beautiful, either one of those would be fabulous. I would also suggest the iconic Alhambra earclips or bracelet.
I was in VCA SF but they didn't have any of the new pieces. I walked out with the pave Frivole ring though.
You can check out the collection on line at VCA's website. I love frivole and there's a gold ring, earrings and a pendant. If you can come up a little in your budget there's also a diamond pave pendant and ring ($8700/$8900).
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