VCA Van Cleef & Arpels addiction - support group

[beaumonde]

Has anyone tried on the letterwood one motif long necklace that can be doubled? Looks intriguing!

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Thanks. Does it look like a brownish red? Never seen carnelian irl so I'm getting second thoughts. But I do love it. Just not sure which shade to go for. SA only had 1 in stock

It's beautiful!
Enjoy!

 

[CATEYES]

Thank u. Makes me feel at ease . It's always so hard buying things sight unseen.

No VCA by us either so I have to do the same

 

[hermes_fan]

I was just on another thread about jewelry regrets....

Do you think we will regret vca in a few yrs? When I first came across the vca thread a few yrs back I didn't necessarily think it was ugly but I just thought clovers, what's the big deal? Why spend so much on something that's not even diamonds? Within the past 2 years I caught the vca bug and now own two pieces. But I wonder if vca will fade and we will regret our purchases?

Anyone been buying vca for 5-10 yr + and still buying? Would love to hear your thoughts.

I know a lot of pple regret the Tiffany silver and DY pieces too

Very interesting question. I look back at my first "expensive" piece of jewelry -- my Elsa Peretti pendant and think how small! At first i thought the VA pieces were ugly and then poof! I found them absolutely classic. And by classic i mean it will be forever -- like a Chanel flap bag or a Birkin. I don't wear a lot of jewelry but i love that wearing my VCA (which i can wear even when hiking -- makes me feel special. It makes every day special. I don't think i will ever regret purchasing them and if I do i feel confident that i can sell it for a nice return... I've said this before -- it's not just jewelry -- it's an investment!

 

[Longchamp]

Has anyone tried on the letterwood one motif long necklace that can be doubled? Looks intriguing!

I think sbelle has one and posted pix in this thread.

It's lovely.

I found her pix.

 

[surfergirljen]

OH MY that is SO rich looking and gorgeous Sbelle!!! Congrats that is truly a special piece!!!

 

[kimber418]

I think about this all the time......Am I going to be tired of my VCA Vintage Alhambra anytime? My daughters both love my VCA and own single pendants themselves. I really do not see myself getting tired of the timeless beauty of Vintage Alhambra pieces. As for my Frivole earclips in pave and the small yellow gold (thanks to TGG)~ I will never tire of wearing them. They are so fun to put on and dress up or go casual. My first VCA purchase was in 2007 and I do not regret in the least any of my VCA purchases since then. In fact I cannot wait to get my next 20 motif (hopefully on March 21st!)

 

[surfergirljen]

Just for those that were following my Lucky bracelet purchase - I attached some pictures.

I didn't like the loose feeling of the dangling motifs at all, doesn't suit my purpose in wearing a bracelet. I literally unwrapped it, took some pictures, tried to stack it, and sent it right back. When it's VCA and not love at first sight, it cannot stay!

I did love the lapis motif and the star shape that we rarely see (although there were a few gaps that bothered me). I also love the colors (I swirled them with my other turquoise bracelet and chalcedony), but not for me.

Oh WOW, see I LOVE this... now you've given me something to put my credit at Birks towards!! Will have to save up - banning myself for now, but what a gorgeous pick me up that would be one day next year! I love dangling motifs as long as they don't get in the way too much. So colourful and fun!!

 

[surfergirljen]

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

Einseine this is CRAZY beautiful on you!

 

[kimber418]

Jinsun and einseine!! I am so loving the carnelian! It is fun seeing the different shades of red. I do think the shade you get should compliment your skin tone with carnelian. You both did it well~ They are beautiful pieces!

 

[Jinsun]

I think sbelle has one and posted pix in this thread.

It's lovely.

I found her pix.

My sil has this. Would love to see mod pics

 

[einseine]

This is just gorgeous beyond words!

Thanks OuiCestLaVie! Carnelian's red brightens up my face!

Your carnelian 10 motif is gorgeous! Congratulations! May I ask how long it is or if you had it lengthened? Or maybe it looks longer next to your sweet pendant? I am looking to get my first 10 motif and yours looks the perfect length to me.

Thanks momo721! No, mine is regular length. It may be because I wear my sweet very short or the angle of the camera??

Einseine this is CRAZY beautiful on you!

Thanks jen!!! I LOVE my carnelian!

Jinsun and einseine!! I am so loving the carnelian! It is fun seeing the different shades of red. I do think the shade you get should compliment your skin tone with carnelian. You both did it well~ They are beautiful pieces!

Thanks kimber418! There is no individual variability in onyx or solid PG/WG pieces, but ther IS in carnelian, etc. I enjoy very much looking at different shades of red!

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[Florasun]

My birthday is still a few weeks away but I just got a nice surprise!

Excuse my dry hands...constantly washing dishes.

I do love the glow of MOP, maybe that will be next.

What do you think of the carnelian??

These look beautiful together. You are right, there does appear to be a slight difference in the color of the gold. I have no idea what causes that, but it is hardly noticeable. Congrats on your early b'day present!

 

[Florasun]

Just for those that were following my Lucky bracelet purchase - I attached some pictures.

I didn't like the loose feeling of the dangling motifs at all, doesn't suit my purpose in wearing a bracelet. I literally unwrapped it, took some pictures, tried to stack it, and sent it right back. When it's VCA and not love at first sight, it cannot stay!

I did love the lapis motif and the star shape that we rarely see (although there were a few gaps that bothered me). I also love the colors (I swirled them with my other turquoise bracelet and chalcedony), but not for me.

too bad this didn't work out for you - it is a beautiful bracelet. I don't think it would be great for everyday wear, but what about evenings out? I do admire you for being so decisive about sending it back.

 

[Florasun]

Agreed of course ...plus the commission of the merchand ..so forget about the investment , we will lose 50% anyway! (its better to buy physical gold bars in that perspective

DO NOT RUN YET. more seriously for ostentatious piece of jewellery, according to your budget , you have to love it 100% ..unless you are super rich or have a sugar daddy sponsorship. personnally I dont. So if I am not completely fascinated and obsessed this is a sign that i should let go. full stop.
Nowadays we are bombarded with images, commercials, mags, celebs lifestyles, mass market fashion and its sometimes difficult to know deeply if you like it for real for what it is or for what it represent (brand, status, self confort, self esteem).

I remember having butterflies in the stomack years ago for a diamond cartier bangle that i really wanted and saved for , also for my first kelly/birkin.
Cartier panthere ring and bracelet rocks as well .. very 70's decadent. unique.

VCA alhambra alhambra bracelet or single motif : too girly, romantic, too sweet for me personally . But the Sautoir vintage or magic ...does it make me sway ?
i called VCA today and SA ordered the 2 necklace magic (11 and 16 motif ) to try on next monday. Lets see if it makes butterfly..

what about you ? what do you like ? what model are you after ?

x

OMG, so true!
It makes me wonder about the fashion items I didn't like so much to begin with, and wonder if I was 'trained' to like them, by fashion mags, advertising and what have you.