VCA Van Cleef & Arpels addiction - support group

[MsCandice]

Thanks, I will l can't wait for the other one to come in. Your bracelets are all so unique and beautiful. More things for me to add to my dreamlist. I l think they are even more lovely since they are not the typical VCA pieces.

So very pretty and I look forward to another pic with the new one. LOL - now I know where they get the extra two inches I always add

 

[MsCandice]

Thanks my layered look was actually inspired by another member here. Part of the TPF disease LOL. I fell in love with the look of the single charm, bezel bracellet and LOVE bracelet, with the latter being one of my next planned purchases. Looking forward to thread with your sweets, I've been thinking about getting either the sweet butterfly necklace or bracelet. Such beautiful pieces.

I love these!

MsCandice, I always thought I had a tough time finding bracelets that fit... it must be a double challenge for you! Love that layered look.

Cappys - gorgeous collection... please add it to the VCA family pic thread.

As for me.. I will see what I can do to tempt others by making a stand alone thread for my sweets sometime this week.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

This makes no sense because the issue is with sourcing the turquoise.....

I called 2 SAs in Hong Kong and both said turquoise will not be discontinued, only set in 18KYG discontinued but still have new stocks for WG. Can anyone re-confirm in the US or other countries? I am considering their 5 OR 10 motifs too over the single frivole pave ring.

Please advice. thanks!

 

[cappys]

Ohhh love your collection. All such special pieces! Do you know if the Byzantine bracelet is still around? I love it!

Thank you. I saw one yesterday in the store. The only thing I don't like is how quickly the byzantine develops a patina (VCA speak for scratches The chalcedony and gold ones don't scratch. So if you don't mind that - the byzantine is very nice. I love mine and have the pendant to match. Bday gift from husband and I wear it for work. Someone asked it the four leaf clover was for the girl scouts

 

[Dreaming of H]

Thank you. I saw one yesterday in the store. The only thing I don't like is how quickly the byzantine develops a patina (VCA speak for scratches The chalcedony and gold ones don't scratch. So if you don't mind that - the byzantine is very nice. I love mine and have the pendant to match. Bday gift from husband and I wear it for work. Someone asked it the four leaf clover was for the girl scouts

Ahhh I see your point. I have the same issue with my Cartier Orchid ring. The surface area of the leaves is such that it develops more scratches than other pieces (which I must say does drive me a bit batty!!). I do love the nature of that bracelet though. Thanks for sharing!

 

[cappys]

I agree with nakedmosher-such speciall pieces Cappys Does the one with the hanging leaf & clover motif, I believe called lucky, bother you/get caught on things since they dangle? Thanks for sharing your collection!

Hi Cateyes - I just got it yesterday so I don't know yet. Some of my othe VCA alhambra do get caught so I am extra careful. I refuse to save my jewelry for special occasions so I wear my bracelets almost every day. I'll let you know if it causes any undo snagging which makes me rethink this position. I am just happy to have some color on my wrist!! LOL - and I mix them with bead bracelets all the time which the VCA SAs find very amusing. Thanks for commenting and asking.

 

[dialv]

cappys I love your bracelets, the Lucky is my favorite.

 

[cappys]

cappys I love your bracelets, the Lucky is my favorite.

Thank you. Each represents little/large milestones in my life so I love them. I just hope the perle of the one gold bracelet doesn't scratch the motifs (charms) of the Lucky Alhambra. If it does - there goes wearing them on one arm.

 

[CATEYES]

Hi Cateyes - I just got it yesterday so I don't know yet. Some of my othe VCA alhambra do get caught so I am extra careful. I refuse to save my jewelry for special occasions so I wear my bracelets almost every day. I'll let you know if it causes any undo snagging which makes me rethink this position. I am just happy to have some color on my wrist!! LOL - and I mix them with bead bracelets all the time which the VCA SAs find very amusing. Thanks for commenting and asking.

I like to be practical about my purchases too. I like to be able to use them & admire them (sigh)......I have a few things that I can't wear all the time and I feel like they are being wasted & not appreciated like they should. Lol but I think you know what I'm saying. I have a Tiffany charm bracelet with far too many charms (I should post a pic to see what you all think) but don't wear it much b/c a few of the charms snag clothing, etc. I feel bad b/c hubby spent so much on it Anyhoo-I love all 3 of your bracelets. Wear them all!!!!

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Please post a photo of your charm bracelet so that we can all admire it.
Sounds lovely!

I like to be practical about my purchases too. I like to be able to use them & admire them (sigh)......I have a few things that I can't wear all the time and I feel like they are being wasted & not appreciated like they should. Lol but I think you know what I'm saying. I have a Tiffany charm bracelet with far too many charms (I should post a pic to see what you all think) but don't wear it much b/c a few of the charms snag clothing, etc. I feel bad b/c hubby spent so much on it Anyhoo-I love all 3 of your bracelets. Wear them all!!!!

 

[Junkenpo]

Got my sweet thread up for those who want to see modeling pics.

http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/how-sweet-it-is-746564.html

 

[misssoph]

Hello ladies
Hoping for your advice.

I have just ordered a 10 motif onyx necklace from London jewelers to ship to Australia. The only thing now is to work out if and how much to have it lengthened by VCA before shipping
I won't be able to send it back easily to have it adjusted because of customs duties.
I am pretty sure it will be too short as is at 16.75 inches.
One option would be just to get a local jeweler to make an extension here, wouldn't quite match of course.
Otherwise I believe VCA will add links between each motif.

For those who have had necklaces lengthened could you tell me how many links they added and how much longer the necklace ended up?
Cheers

 

[texasbrooke]

Hello ladies
Hoping for your advice.

I have just ordered a 10 motif onyx necklace from London jewelers to ship to Australia. The only thing now is to work out if and how much to have it lengthened by VCA before shipping
I won't be able to send it back easily to have it adjusted because of customs duties.
I am pretty sure it will be too short as is at 16.75 inches.
One option would be just to get a local jeweler to make an extension here, wouldn't quite match of course.
Otherwise I believe VCA will add links between each motif.

For those who have had necklaces lengthened could you tell me how many links they added and how much longer the necklace ended up?
Cheers

You just tell them how much longer you want it to be (1 inch, 1 1/2 inch, whatever you want) and they figure out how many links to add.

 

[beachy10]

Hello ladies
Hoping for your advice.

I have just ordered a 10 motif onyx necklace from London jewelers to ship to Australia. The only thing now is to work out if and how much to have it lengthened by VCA before shipping
I won't be able to send it back easily to have it adjusted because of customs duties.
I am pretty sure it will be too short as is at 16.75 inches.
One option would be just to get a local jeweler to make an extension here, wouldn't quite match of course.
Otherwise I believe VCA will add links between each motif.

For those who have had necklaces lengthened could you tell me how many links they added and how much longer the necklace ended up?
Cheers

They added 2 links per motif. It will lengthen it by about 2 inches. Mine have O jump rings in case I want to wear it shorter.

 

[misssoph]

Thankyou texasbrooke and beachy10 for your replies, very helpful