VCA Van Cleef & Arpels addiction - support group

[peppers90]

First VCA Piece!!!!

Finally got mine. Was afraid Fedex forgot about me. Had that happen before from Fedex and UPS. I planned on wearing my vintage with my love but don't see that happening. Both have different fits so maybe I need a sweet in RG. DH would love that idea, hahaha. My jewelry box has been smiling while DH has been frowning. Hahaha. Maybe it was a bad idea to get a bracelet as my first VCA piece bc now instead of wanting a vintage pendant I want a 10 or 20 motif necklace! Hahahaha.

Another YG! Congrats and enjoy!! Looks fab with your Love

 

[Junkenpo]

So I finally got to try on the 10 & 20 motif & it's good I did because I discovered that while I like the mop, it doesnt sing to me the way the onyx does. But! They didn't have the onyx in a 20. Slim pickings at the counter. They said they could order, but if I think if have to wait to ship I might as well save the tax and order from elsewhere. I also would probably get it lengthened.

I almost got a cute Ippolita Necklace to tide me over but wound up in Hermes to see if they had a Farandole 120.... And they did! I'll be posting shots when I get home. I'm so happy!

 

[GirlieShoppe]

Hello,

I recently purchased my first VCA piece! (And this is my first TPF post!) I was a little surprised by how deep the coloring was of the turquoise. I feel that most of the turquoise Alhambra pieces I have seen on the website and in their advertisements are usually a lot more of a sky blue color.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

It is lovely -- congrats!!

 

[texasgirliegirl]

So I finally got to try on the 10 & 20 motif & it's good I did because I discovered that while I like the mop, it doesnt sing to me the way the onyx does. But! They didn't have the onyx in a 20. Slim pickings at the counter. They said they could order, but if I think if have to wait to ship I might as well save the tax and order from elsewhere. I also would probably get it lengthened.

I almost got a cute Ippolita Necklace to tide me over but wound up in Hermes to see if they had a Farandole 120.... And they did! I'll be posting shots when I get home. I'm so happy!

Congrats on your farondole. Please post modeling shots. I have this piece and need inspiration to bring it out of hiding. Such a classic piece with a nice weight to it.

 

[park56]

Hello,

I recently purchased my first VCA piece! (And this is my first TPF post!) I was a little surprised by how deep the coloring was of the turquoise. I feel that most of the turquoise Alhambra pieces I have seen on the website and in their advertisements are usually a lot more of a sky blue color.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

What a pretty color! It's ll about personal preference for which shade of turquoise (or any other stone with variations) is best for you. So if you love it, yes - hang onto it!

 

[G&Smommy]

I am not a necklace person at all. I wear my grand mothers heart daily on a long chain. I have a 34 inch citrine and YG necklace I have worn once. It was a small investment for me and I never wore it.

I do have 3 bracelets to make the 10 motif longer, but since I never wear a necklace I thought I would start with a pendant, see if I like it and then go from there. I thought the pendant might look good layered with the citrine necklace or even a YG DBTY.
Ok as far as the earrings I will go Frivole. )) I too think they will go with everyting, day and night and get a lot of wear out of them. I will email her and eask if the pendant can be exchanged! Thanks TGG. Your Frivole is stunning!

I think the Frivole will be beautiful and go with a lot! I love this style. Did you swicth to a 10-motif? I think it depends on whether you see yourself wearing a necklace or pendant more since you don't usually wear necklaces. I love 10 or 20 motifs on others, but always find myself drawn to pendants. Post pics when you get your new items!

 

[modestine]

Welcome to TPF!!
Assuming the piece is authentic, I think the color is lovely.

This deep color of turquoise is beautiful!

It is lovely -- congrats!!

What a pretty color! It's ll about personal preference for which shade of turquoise (or any other stone with variations) is best for you. So if you love it, yes - hang onto it!

Hello,

I recently purchased my first VCA piece! (And this is my first TPF post!) I was a little surprised by how deep the coloring was of the turquoise. I feel that most of the turquoise Alhambra pieces I have seen on the website and in their advertisements are usually a lot more of a sky blue color.

Thoughts?

Thanks![/QUOTE
VCA turquoise comes in a large range of colors. VCA turquoise is hard to match, for example, a fellow tpfer waited over a year to get a matching 5 motif turquiose bracelet to match her existing 10 motif necklace until she finally gave up. If you are unhappy exchange it NOW as the turquoise pieces are becoming rarer and scarer due to the fact that VCA is "resting" (discontinuing) turquoise for the time being until they can find another suitable mining source. That being said the differences in the shades of turquoise makes each piece more special because of its uniqueness, but you should *love* it and not have to talk yourself into loving it, especially not at this price point, kwim? I hope this helps, please tell us what you decide to do.

Thank you everyone for your helpful and positive feedback! Now I feel compelled to tell a little more! Ever since I graduated college and started my professional career, I have been saving up for a "big splurge." I originally wanted a Chanel bag, but kept putting it off for various reasons. I finally realized I didn't really want/felt ready to carry a Chanel bag. I decided to get the VCA necklace, which I had been admiring for a long time, but hadn't done too much research about. I went into the VCA store three weeks ago to check it out and the SA had the YG turquoise necklace on hand and explained how rare it was that they had it in stock, as they are usually specially ordered for specific customers. She was raving about the color and I thought it was stunning- I had never seen turquoise so vibrant before! So I happily took it home. But at that point, I didn't realize it was "different." Only after I started looking through the style books she gave me, did I begin to notice that my turquoise was significantly deeper. And being the indecisive girl I am, I began looking up more and more pictures of VCA turquoise.

In the end, and thanks to everyone's feedback, I am really happy with my piece. I fell in love with the color when I bought it and I *love* it now!!

 

[kim_mac]

glad to hear that you love your turquoise piece, modestine. it looks beautiful on you.

i'm really regretting not getting a 20 motif yg mop alhambra years ago when the price was lower. at almost $15k now, it's hard for me to justify that price for jewelry without diamonds. i've been a little crazy about buying equipment silk shirts lately and it would look soooo good draped over them. but i'm trying to hold out for a cosmos pendant but it's soooo hard to be good. just sharing my jewelry angst...

 

[S_A_L]

Hello,

I recently purchased my first VCA piece! (And this is my first TPF post!) I was a little surprised by how deep the coloring was of the turquoise. I feel that most of the turquoise Alhambra pieces I have seen on the website and in their advertisements are usually a lot more of a sky blue color.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

I love the dark color of your turquoise! It's so unique! Personally I prefer the dark than the sky blue in terms of the turq's shade.

Enjoy your first VCA!

 

[peppers90]

glad to hear that you love your turquoise piece, modestine. it looks beautiful on you.

i'm really regretting not getting a 20 motif yg mop alhambra years ago when the price was lower. at almost $15k now, it's hard for me to justify that price for jewelry without diamonds. i've been a little crazy about buying equipment silk shirts lately and it would look soooo good draped over them. but i'm trying to hold out for a cosmos pendant but it's soooo hard to be good. just sharing my jewelry angst...

I hear ya kim mac!. I love those Equipment shirts- very comfy and versatile

 

[kat99]

glad to hear that you love your turquoise piece, modestine. it looks beautiful on you.

i'm really regretting not getting a 20 motif yg mop alhambra years ago when the price was lower. at almost $15k now, it's hard for me to justify that price for jewelry without diamonds. i've been a little crazy about buying equipment silk shirts lately and it would look soooo good draped over them. but i'm trying to hold out for a cosmos pendant but it's soooo hard to be good. just sharing my jewelry angst...

Totally agree, I wish I had added another 20 motif to my collection as well years ago...and you are right, they look fantastic over silk shirts!

I wonder if several years from now we'll look back and think that $15k for a 20 motif was a steal? Hard to imagine!

 

[ashton]

The turquoise gold is gorgeous.. I'm looking for that also.
My vca stores do not have this combo!!!
Has anyone seen this at their store?

 

[sjunky13]

I think the Frivole will be beautiful and go with a lot! I love this style. Did you swicth to a 10-motif? I think it depends on whether you see yourself wearing a necklace or pendant more since you don't usually wear necklaces. I love 10 or 20 motifs on others, but always find myself drawn to pendants. Post pics when you get your new items!

Hi, I have not asked her to switch them out. yesterday I wore my Citrine and YG long necklace and really liked it. O no! Now I want 20's!!! help. I wore it with a pendant layered and really liked the look. I feel I need a 20 mop yg!
My sa does not have the Frivole earrings, she can get them for me though. I love the style soooo much.

Thank you everyone for your helpful and positive feedback! Now I feel compelled to tell a little more! Ever since I graduated college and started my professional career, I have been saving up for a "big splurge." I originally wanted a Chanel bag, but kept putting it off for various reasons. I finally realized I didn't really want/felt ready to carry a Chanel bag. I decided to get the VCA necklace, which I had been admiring for a long time, but hadn't done too much research about. I went into the VCA store three weeks ago to check it out and the SA had the YG turquoise necklace on hand and explained how rare it was that they had it in stock, as they are usually specially ordered for specific customers. She was raving about the color and I thought it was stunning- I had never seen turquoise so vibrant before! So I happily took it home. But at that point, I didn't realize it was "different." Only after I started looking through the style books she gave me, did I begin to notice that my turquoise was significantly deeper. And being the indecisive girl I am, I began looking up more and more pictures of VCA turquoise.

In the end, and thanks to everyone's feedback, I am really happy with my piece. I fell in love with the color when I bought it and I *love* it now!!

congrats and welcome ! This VCA thread is so much fun and also addicting. ♥ it here! Your pendant has a goergeous deep color and that is hard to find.

glad to hear that you love your turquoise piece, modestine. it looks beautiful on you.

i'm really regretting not getting a 20 motif yg mop alhambra years ago when the price was lower. at almost $15k now, it's hard for me to justify that price for jewelry without diamonds. i've been a little crazy about buying equipment silk shirts lately and it would look soooo good draped over them. but i'm trying to hold out for a cosmos pendant but it's soooo hard to be good. just sharing my jewelry angst...

Yes!!!!! I want the 20 MOP, but 15k I could get a great diamond piece. Ughh. I so regret not buying it then. But you have the amazing diamond Frivole collection, so . LOL

Totally agree, I wish I had added another 20 motif to my collection as well years ago...and you are right, they look fantastic over silk shirts!

I wonder if several years from now we'll look back and think that $15k for a 20 motif was a steal? Hard to imagine!

Please don't say that. Can you imagine them at 25k? Noo!

 

[Jinsun]

Anyone have the perlee variation ring?

 

[wren]

I have a question for all you VCA experts. Is it ok to wear a vintage Alhambra mop bracelet with an all gold vintage Alhambra? Does the all gold ever scratch the mop? I have the mop and am considering adding an all gold.

TIA!!!