VCA Van Cleef & Arpels addiction - support group

[Lharding]

Yes! Most of the motifs are orangish, but not brownish! I am happy that I finally got my carnelian!

Simply exquisite.

 

[einseine]

Beautiful!

Hi tgg!!! Finally I've got my carnelian! Thanks for your support!

Congrats it looks really gorgeous !!!! You take really great photo's !!
I thought the twenty motif was a gorgeous shade as well .
The translucency of carnelian is just amazing ,I love how it changes colour depending on what you are wearing ,it is kind of like stained glass ,hopefully not as fragile though .
I was a nervous wreck waiting for mine to arrive because of how the colours vary but VCA did a great job and it matches my favourite bag to perfection .

Thanks I'll take two! Yes, what I love most about carnelian is its translucency! Of course, your special made carnelian necklace must be a perfection, including the selection of each carnelian!!! It must look/change colours differently in th WG setting.

Looks gorgeous on you!

Thanks Suzie! Good luck on your WG vintage alhambra necklace hunting!

Congrats on finally getting the shade you wanted, it does looks just fab on you. Enjoy in the best of health!

Thanks periogirl28! I gave up finding two matching 10-motif at a time! I enjoy waring 10-motif for a while!!!

This is just beautiful on you - perfection!

Thanks BBC! Of course I love my onyx and PG one, but carnelian's translucency is something! I am so happy!

Simply exquisite.

Thanks Lharding! I am happy about my decision, the carnelian necklace!!!

 

[veeleigh]

Hi ladies,

I usually hang out in the H forums, but have been lurking here for a while! I've recently fallen in love with VCA and now have a 10-motif WG MOP, WG MOP ear clips, and the limited edition RG with diamond pendant! I'd love to get ear clips in RG as well, but am not sure if I should go with the solid RG or the limited edition RG MOP (I have other RG jewelry). Does anyone have a comparison shot, or photos of both/either to share?

I'm wondering whether the RG MOP would be too similar to the WG MOP, and if I should mix-up the RG with the solid earrings. But also wondering whether it would look funny to have a mis-matched RG set of solid earrings and MOP pendant. I'm not planning on getting a 10 or 20 motif necklace in RG, as I'm holding out for another 10-motif in WG MOP for my wedding anniversary in the fall, but who knows about next year?

Thanks so much for your thoughts and photos!

 

[chaneljewel]

Your carnelian is beautiful!!! Love it with the mop necklace too!!!

 

[xianni]

The authentication cards can be faked also. If you don't know anything about the seller, then it is probably best to not buy. Better safe than sorry.

Thank you very much!

 

[I.WANT.IT.ALL]

Pics from my SA. What do you think?

 

[I.WANT.IT.ALL]

One more

 

[I.WANT.IT.ALL]

Yes! Most of the motifs are orangish, but not brownish! I am happy that I finally got my carnelian!

Omg that's gorgeous! Congrats and enjoy!

 

[I.WANT.IT.ALL]

I know there's been discussion of malachite and the care for it. Does that apply to carnelian as well? Esp for it set in a bracelet?? TIA

 

[burberryprncess]

Yes! Most of the motifs are orangish, but not brownish! I am happy that I finally got my carnelian!

Oh WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous! I've only seen the darker ones at NM so if I see this color I certainly would grab it.

 

[CATEYES]

I know there's been discussion of malachite and the care for it. Does that apply to carnelian as well? Esp for it set in a bracelet?? TIA

I looked up the care of carnelian on the VCA website a few months ago and although it is somewhat delicate, not nearly as much as malachite.

I really like the shade of red on the photo your SA sent. Looks more like a true dark red ....it's lovely!

 

[einseine]

Your carnelian is beautiful!!! Love it with the mop necklace too!!!

Thanks! I really love my sweet + vintage alhambra combo in both short and long lengths!!!

Omg that's gorgeous! Congrats and enjoy!

Thanks!! Carnelian is gorgeours in any shade!

Oh WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous! I've only seen the darker ones at NM so if I see this color I certainly would grab it.

Thanks! I love darker ones, too! I love dark/balck outfits, so orangish one stands out more on them.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Hi ladies,

I usually hang out in the H forums, but have been lurking here for a while! I've recently fallen in love with VCA and now have a 10-motif WG MOP, WG MOP ear clips, and the limited edition RG with diamond pendant! I'd love to get ear clips in RG as well, but am not sure if I should go with the solid RG or the limited edition RG MOP (I have other RG jewelry). Does anyone have a comparison shot, or photos of both/either to share?

I'm wondering whether the RG MOP would be too similar to the WG MOP, and if I should mix-up the RG with the solid earrings. But also wondering whether it would look funny to have a mis-matched RG set of solid earrings and MOP pendant. I'm not planning on getting a 10 or 20 motif necklace in RG, as I'm holding out for another 10-motif in WG MOP for my wedding anniversary in the fall, but who knows about next year?

Thanks so much for your thoughts and photos!

I feel that the rg mop will look too similar to the yg mop that you already have. What about the rg perlee hoops?

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Pics from my SA. What do you think?

Beautiful! Mine is similar.
Lovely red.

 

[periogirl28]

Thanks periogirl28! I gave up finding two matching 10-motif at a time! I enjoy waring 10-motif for a while!!!


Having 2 (small) Carnelian pieces myself, I can see why the colour variation would be challenging to match. I personally prefer dark red. The deeper, the better. Wishing you all the luck in finding another 10 motif with the same orange shade that you love!