VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[wisconsin]

I would say buy pink gold first if you want everyday earrings.
The white gold are a little more formal I feel

 

[pigleto972001]

The pink gold pave earrings are beautiful and would match the grey mop rose gold pave and the letter wood too. Congrats on such awesome pieces !!!

 

[bags to die for]

Guess what I found browsing the reseller stores in Japan . No I don't like turquoise but I know you guys do!

 

[cherylc]

Guess what I found browsing the reseller stores in Japan . No I don't like turquoise but I know you guys do!

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ohhh how is the pricing on VCA at these stores? another reason to visit Japan?? like i need more! lol.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Hi,
I purchased 2 Cartier bracelets mid of last year(1 classic YG and 1 rainbow PG). In both of them the screws would come loose and the whole bracelet would come apart within a day. I sent them to repair thrice and the repairs seemed to worsen the problem. I don't have Cartier in my city and I hated this back and forth repairs and also I didnt like that I had to depend on my husband to put on the bracelet(dont know what I was thinking when I was deciding on the Cartier bracelets for over 5 years!!!). So when Cartier offered to exchange them, I got diamond JUC and two tone Ballon Bleu and I am very happy with both of them. I still love the LOVE bracelet and I am going to wait a few years to see if they come up with different mechanism. In the meantime, I need a stacking bangle with JUC . Does anybody wear JUC with VCA Signature bracelet? If so can you please share picture? I am open to other suggestions as well. Thanks!
Here are the 2 Cartier pieces I have(I usually wear these on different wrists):
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I used to wear my JUC w the Signature VCA all the time. They stacked nicely.

 

[lynne_ross]

I'm a newbie here but I've made a quick initial foray into the world of VCA! My first three pieces will be delivered this week! First piece is the one that has been on my wishlist since I saw it in December in person. It's the pave/gmop bracelet and I'm getting it sized since I already know I love it. The second is the letterwood earrings and the third is the 5 motif letterwood bracelet. I decided not to get the bracelet sized so I can be sure that I love letterwood in person. I also special ordered another gmop piece to wear with the pave bracelet.

Next on my list is a pair of pave earrings. I can't decide between the small Frivole pave in white gold, the VA pave in white gold, or the VA pave in pg. I generally like diamonds earrings with white gold, but the pg will match better with the pieces I plan to collect. And I plan to pick out earrings that I will wear everyday!

I would suggest the rg pave motif for everyday. I found the wg frivolous too be too much bling for everyday for me - they would be fine for work but too much for my casual weekend life. Never tried the wg motif.

 

[bags to die for]

I have a little quandary. Pink opal vintage bracelet with no box or authenticity papers? At a premium. Yes or no. Or I could get rare h bag which I'm more comfortable authenticating myself .

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I have a little quandary. Pink opal vintage bracelet with no box or authenticity papers? At a premium. Yes or no. Or I could get rare h bag which I'm more comfortable authenticating myself .

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Is this a spring ring or a lobster clasp? Is the serial number, makers marks hand made or laser cut? If a spring ring and hand made makers marks, it's likely authentic and I would grab it. Forget the H . . . Hermes bags come and go and wear out whereas VCA (IMHO) is timeless . . .

 

[bags to die for]

Ok. But it's graphite box. Hahaha
Spring clasp and I checked the hallmarks . They look the same as my other pieces . No air lines !

 

[kewave]

Japan is a wonderful place to pick up rare and retired VCA for decent pricing. I don’t like to pay premium for any pre-owned items, any room for negotiation?
Get graphite box only if the price is irresistible, otherwise go for VCA

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Ok. But it's graphite box. Hahaha
Spring clasp and I checked the hallmarks . They look the same as my other pieces . No air lines !

No "air lines"?
Is the serial number etched or is it laser? If it's laser it could be fake. Can you take a picture of the makers marks? By that I mean the clasp, the serial number and the VCA signature.
Finally, you didn't say where you found it. If it's in Japan--it's very likely genuine. They have very, very stringent laws against counterfeiting. If so, I would feel very confident that what you're buying is authentic.
Hey, I love Hermes too, but my first choice will always be VCA so I'm biased.

 

[bags to die for]

This is in Japan. The box kelly isn't a great price either .

 

[bags to die for]

Anyone want a white or pink coral pendant? Hahahha

 

[bags to die for]

 

[bags to die for]

The third bracelet is grey mop modern/pure Alhambra