VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Alena21]

Interesting as I’d never seen this necklace before.
Also the first time - in my experience- that VCA never posted a price for an Alhambra piece. View attachment 4443072

https://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/e...vintage-alhambra-long-necklace-20-motifs.html

It was exclusive for Selfridges at first I think

 

[Alena21]

My husband like the far right . Super pretty but I don’t think it will fit my life style right now

These are all pretty!

 

[nicole0612]

Interesting as I’d never seen this necklace before.
Also the first time - in my experience- that VCA never posted a price for an Alhambra piece. View attachment 4443072

https://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/e...vintage-alhambra-long-necklace-20-motifs.html

It was exclusive for Selfridges at first I think

It would be incredible if the Selfridge’s exclusive were to be offered as a regular purchase, but unfortunately I do not think that is the case. It appears that VCA just has their special offerings displayed on their site right now.
The Paris exclusive pave and blue porcelain is also on there.
When you click on the details it states geographic exclusivity. I apologize for the photos possibly being out of order, I am new to posting through the website vs the app.

 

[surfer]

Hi ladies look what treasure I am seeing in japan. Can someone please help me- is there any other known resale shops in Tokyo or Osaka that you know?

Thank you!

 

[surfer]

Just tried this one- it’s lapis- all the clasp and serials are located in different places. Do you know what year this was from roughly?

Thanks ladies!

 

[LadyCupid]

Hi ladies, which of these pendant looks better to you. Should I pick the left or the right ? Thank you and really appreciate all inputs..

I would pick the one that reflects more pink.

 

[lynne_ross]

Interesting as I’d never seen this necklace before.
Also the first time - in my experience- that VCA never posted a price for an Alhambra piece. View attachment 4443072

https://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/e...vintage-alhambra-long-necklace-20-motifs.html

I believe this is exclusive somewhere - London maybe?
I see items with no prices all the time on the Canadian site, I believe it happens when the item is not in stock.

 

[Mali_]

After reviewing the photos and details you kindly posted, it appears Paris’ version will only ever be sold in Paris : “permanent geographic exclusivity” while London’s version may be sold anywhere: “temporary geographic exclusivity.” Great intel for planning purposes.

It would be incredible if the Selfridge’s exclusive were to be offered as a regular purchase, but unfortunately I do not think that is the case. It appears that VCA just has their special offerings displayed on their site right now.
The Paris exclusive pave and blue porcelain is also on there.
When you click on the details it states geographic exclusivity. I apologize for the photos possibly being out of order, I am new to posting through the website vs the app.

 

[nicole0612]

View attachment 4443184 View attachment 4443185 Just tried this one- it’s lapis- all the clasp and serials are located in different places. Do you know what year this was from roughly?

Thanks ladies!

It’s beautiful!!

 

[nicole0612]

After reviewing the photos and details you kindly posted, it appears Paris’ version will only ever be sold in Paris : “permanent geographic exclusivity” while London’s version may be sold anywhere: “temporary geographic exclusivity.” Great intel for planning purposes.

I saw that also, which made me really excited, but then I thought it through. I believe the interpretation is that the Paris pieces are exclusive to Paris and are available on an ongoing basis. In contrast, the Selfridge’s pieces are exclusive to Selfridge’s, but we’re only available for a limited amount of time. As I understand it, the Selfridge’s pieces were a limited run, correct?

 

[Mali_]

I saw that also, which made me really excited, but then I thought it through. I believe the interpretation is that the Paris pieces are exclusive to Paris and are available on an ongoing basis. In contrast, the Selfridge’s pieces are exclusive to Selfridge’s, but we’re only available for a limited amount of time. As I understand it, the Selfridge’s pieces were a limited run, correct?

I’m actually not sure. I thought I would call them next week to find out more.

 

[Mali_]

Wow. Who said Alhambra (and diamonds) never brought luck?: https://theadventurine.com/jewelry/jewelry-news/a-van-cleef-arpels-necklace-purchased-for-25/

 

[surfer]

So I came across this today....a custom 15 motifs turquoise...supposedly they have sent it to VCA for polishing and there’s a receipt for that. Is it normal to see such big gaps in the turquoise? It looks like new too...

 

[Israeli_Flava]

View attachment 4443069

the one on the right with the pink...

 

[Stardust Andromeda]

Attended an auction yesterday and some of the offerings were simply TDF ... love all the different shades of blue.