VCA Van Cleef & Arpels addiction - support group

[Suzie]

Anyone??

Either sounds beautiful, I don't know if onyx comes in varying shades I would imagine that it would be jet black. One of the ladies who owns onyx may be able to give you that info.

Sounds like you have a lovely collection.

 

[sarahll]

Ladies, would you prefer a 10 motif alhambra necklace or frivole diamond pendant?

 

[NYTexan]

Saw this on the vca Facebook page. Apparently porcelain dyed blue or pink. Lovely. View attachment 2577404View attachment 2577405

Of course they release the Sevres porcelain right around a price increase. Very sneaky VCA!!! Bring on the lapis instead please!

 

[dolphingirl]

Of course they release the Sevres porcelain right around a price increase. Very sneaky VCA!!! Bring on the lapis instead please!

 

[dialv]

Are they releasing the Sevres Porcelain again. Has anyone heard.

 

[bags to die for]

The porcelain was a special edition for an exhibition I thought and only sold in Paris last year.

 

[sbelle]

The porcelain was a special edition for an exhibition I thought and only sold in Paris last year.

I agree. I bought a 20 motif blue porcelain necklace in Paris in November 2012 and was told that it was a limited edition. The blue only came in white gold. I'm not sure about the pink as it was sold out by the time I was there.

This below info on the website is not new, it has been around since the collection was being sold in Paris.

http://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/en/article/4882/alhambra-in-sevres-porcelain

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Hello ladies. I am planng on getting the onyx yg vintage 5 motif bracelet. I was wondering if the onyx comes in different shades like the other stones. If so, what shade should I ask the SA to ship to me?

I've also been debating btwn the small perlee hoops or the sweet studs. Right now I am leaning more towards the studs bc the store I deal with have the hinge closure instead of the pushbacks.

So I can't decide on the color for the sweets.

I currently own 10 motif and 5 motif in mop yg, 5 motif yg, 5 motif carnelian, and small yg grivole earring clips.

Should I get the yg sweets or the onyx sweets to match the bracelet I plan on purchasing? I ruled out mop sweets since I own a couple of pearl studs in different sizes that I could wear with my mop set. Tia

Onyx is jet black with no color variation
I would recommend the onyx sweets if you are sure that you want sweets.
Any boutique can order the perlee hoops with the push backs.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I have been wanting a malachite bracelet for a long time so I picked up the last one I could find before the price increase. However this may sound incredibly picky but does the green seem much darker than normal? I think of malachite as a brighter color with more white streaks. Am not sure whether I should keep it or wait for a new lighter batch and exchange. Would love to hear opinions, thanks!

Your bracelet looks just like my 20 motif.
Gorgeous color.
The lighter pieces will be a pale green which I personally don't think look as rich and vibrant.
It's a personal preference decision.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Hi ladies I am contemplating my next purchase now that the price increase is soon. I already own a 10 motif mop necklace and a single onyx motif necklace. The front runners are: 10 motif Yg necklace or small frivole ear clips in Yg. I really like the all Yg but it feels too similar to my mop if worn alone(although I'd totally do), so my justification is to link the Yg 10 motif with my 10 mop to create a 20 motif look, but I don't know If it'd be a good look to mix the two or I should save up for a 20 motif Yg down the line? I do not have the budget for a 20 now.

Or I should give up on the necklace and get the frivole earrings given I already have 2 VCA necklaces?

Thanks.

I would get another mop 10 to add to the one you've got or get the frivole earrings.
My first choice wound be the earrings.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I remember Grace Kelly's malachite at the exhibit, that's what drew me to wanting it so much. I saved this pic from her collection. I thought I had posted it before, but I can't find it.

Tortoiseshell, coral and malachite, what an amazing collection!!

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Those are beautiful.
The malachite still seems to have plenty of character IMO.
I've never heard of malachite darkening over time and losing character.
Hope not since I have several pieces and absolutely love them.
The lighter more lime colored malachite pieces did not appeal to me at sll.
They did not have a jewel like quality.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Saw this on the vca Facebook page. Apparently porcelain dyed blue or pink. Lovely. View attachment 2577404View attachment 2577405

Might the top two pieces be lapis?
I thought the porcelain did not have alternating motifs and was set in wg.

 

[elleestbelle]

Help!! I cannot decide which bracelet to get. I have narrowed it down to either MOP or all gold. I currently have the MOP sweet ear studs. The sales lady pointed out that the MOP is more delicate and the all gold can be worn in the shower or ocean. I'm torn because I love being able to wear jewelry almost all the time but feel the MOP is so classically Van Cleef.


Please help!!!

 

[pigleto972001]

I love the all gold so I'm biased the mop is more delicate and so if it's on your arm it might be more prone to scratches? The ladies who have the bracelet in MOP might be able to tell you.

 

[shmily101010]

They are all beautiful, but I think MOP looks best on you.

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Help!! I cannot decide which bracelet to get. I have narrowed it down to either MOP or all gold. I currently have the MOP sweet ear studs. The sales lady pointed out that the MOP is more delicate and the all gold can be worn in the shower or ocean. I'm torn because I love being able to wear jewelry almost all the time but feel the MOP is so classically Van Cleef.

Please help!!!