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VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!
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I believe somebody here mentioned >200K, see below.
Yes and the price tag is more than 200,000usd. One of a kind supposedly
Ladies, just wanted to ask your opinion. I know we should not shower with mother of Pearl. But I’m thinking if I wear it daily (say the pendant), and if it cost about 200-300usd to change one MOP say after x years, it’s worth it right? I don’t have problem removing it, but I am always in a hurry and I forget to wear them. So thinking to wear it daily and if I need to replace it after some years I will just do it.
Can anyone with a malachite magic pendant please chime in? I’m planning my 2020 purchases and a magic pendant seems like the next likely addition (or the 2 or 3 motif earrings but they might not fit with my lifestyle). Does the malachite darken or fade if it’s worn on a long pendant that doesn’t see water or get touched often compared to a pendant or bracelet or earrings? I love the green, I think it’ll be a great pop to my outfits but since VCA is a luxury for me I want something that will last for the next 10-20 years and not become problematic. The carnelian is also a contender but for some reason the red/orange doesn’t speak to me like the malachite does...
I’ve read a recent post saying people can replace the stone for a somewhat nominal fee compared to the cost of the item - is this true? If so that would definitely move me towards buying malachite especially in the long magic pendant style where one doesn’t really touch the item. I guess my other worry would be that the pendant would bang into things (I saw a YouTube mention that her pendant would bang into tables as she sat down - yikes!)...
Thoughts everyone?
I’ve read a recent post saying people can replace the stone for a somewhat nominal fee compared to the cost of the item - is this true? If so that would definitely move me towards buying malachite especially in the long magic pendant style where one doesn’t really touch the item. I guess my other worry would be that the pendant would bang into things (I saw a YouTube mention that her pendant would bang into tables as she sat down - yikes!)...
Thoughts everyone?
Hi, my sister has the Malachite magic and it is absolutely gorgeous. I would advise to decide what shade of Malachite you like and hold out for that color. My sister looked at 5 before she selected hers and it was totally worth the wait! It is a beautiful piece. The color is more neutral than you might think. GO FOR IT
I just wanted to comment on the part about a long pendant banging into things. I have a few long pendants (not Magic yet but hope to have one soon!) and they definitely will, and I'd try to be conscious of holding onto it when my movement might cause it to swing. I'd personally be afraid of malachite in a long pendant or bracelet since the (mohs) hardness is only 3.5-4 whereas onyx is 7. The great thing is that it can also be worn short and that is much safer. It would be great if someone could speak to the cost of having a stone replaced.
Day Dreaming: Oftentimes, during a day/week, I think of future H and VCA purchases. Imagine that. 
Every time I say I’m done, or when I identify a stopping point, something else comes.
Yesterday, a friend asked me what would my fantasy VCA combo be—typically I think of all gray MOP in rose gold (
)...but I thought of the last time I was in Asia buying what became a small suitcase full of white, black Tahitian, champagne and pink pearls strung in all sizes - choker to opera. With the introduction of ‘gold’, VCA’s MOPs are now in the first three (with black being grey/gray/gris MOP; with champagne being gold MOP). My rational mind thinks that surely there must only be a matter of time before VCA intros pink MOP. My ultimate fantasy VCA would be sets with white, gray and pink MOP in rose gold; pink MOP and gray MOP in rose gold; and/or white MOP and pink MOP in rose gold. I love the color of the pink Sevres porcelain but pink MOP would be 
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My friend laughed, she thinks VCA will do it but in 20 years from now.
“It took them a looong time to come out with ‘gold’ MOP yet champagne pearls have been here for decades.” Regardless, I remain hopeful.
Pic from someone’s IG of gold MOP (have yet to see it in real life):
Every time I say I’m done, or when I identify a stopping point, something else comes.
Yesterday, a friend asked me what would my fantasy VCA combo be—typically I think of all gray MOP in rose gold (
)...but I thought of the last time I was in Asia buying what became a small suitcase full of white, black Tahitian, champagne and pink pearls strung in all sizes - choker to opera. With the introduction of ‘gold’, VCA’s MOPs are now in the first three (with black being grey/gray/gris MOP; with champagne being gold MOP). My rational mind thinks that surely there must only be a matter of time before VCA intros pink MOP. My ultimate fantasy VCA would be sets with white, gray and pink MOP in rose gold; pink MOP and gray MOP in rose gold; and/or white MOP and pink MOP in rose gold. I love the color of the pink Sevres porcelain but pink MOP would be . My friend laughed, she thinks VCA will do it but in 20 years from now.
“It took them a looong time to come out with ‘gold’ MOP yet champagne pearls have been here for decades.” Regardless, I remain hopeful.Pic from someone’s IG of gold MOP (have yet to see it in real life):
Just random thoughts/questions. What makes VCA so addictive? I know for sure I am, but why? There’s gotta be more than just that it’s beautiful. As I buy more pieces, the more pieces I fall in love with and add to my wish list. ***sigh***
If you get the bracelet, then you want the necklace, earrings, pendent, holiday pendent...If you get a piece in onyx, then you want mother of pearl, malachite, turquoise, carnelian ... It is endless!
one look at my jewelry drawer and it is clear that my "one and only classic piece" (VA MOP 20) has been joined by some siblings!!! A LOT of siblings...hehehe!
Funny how that happens