VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[innerpeace85]

Hi,
I tried the 3 motif earrings last week and I absolutely loved it. I cannot decide between the 3 motif reasons and 6 motif magic necklace. Which do I pick? Which is easier to wear? Thanks!
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It depends on what you have more of - more neutral necklaces, go with with earrings. Plenty of neutral earrings, get the necklace.

or you could just take a little more time and get both.

I have both in white gold version and wear the necklace so much, dressy or casual. Earrings get heavy for me personally, so they get worn only for short periods in the evenings.

Thanks for the replies!!
I don't know if I would get the wear out of the earrings and I am still thinking about it. I am planning on getting few other items before this and so I have time to decide.

 

[Misskate98]

Hi! This is my first post on this forum. I have a yellow gold alhambra 5 motif vintage bracelet, and I am trying to decide on a pendant necklace. I'm torn between the mother of pearl alhambra vintage necklace and the yellow gold alhambra vintage necklace. I won't be working out or showering in the piece I choose, but I'm trying to get opinions on which piece you think is the better option to wear on its own.

 

[DS2006]

Hi! This is my first post on this forum. I have a yellow gold alhambra 5 motif vintage bracelet, and I am trying to decide on a pendant necklace. I'm torn between the mother of pearl alhambra vintage necklace and the yellow gold alhambra vintage necklace. I won't be working out or showering in the piece I choose, but I'm trying to get opinions on which piece you think is the better option to wear on its own.

Welcome! The solid gold vintage bracelet was my first piece, also! I think both pendant options are good choices! I think I'd wear MOP most in the spring-summer, but the solid gold is good anytime. I guess it depends if you plan to collect more pendants in the various stones and think you'd like the pendants to be complementary but not exactly the same as the bracelet. Some people like matched sets and some like to vary the pieces worn together. Any of the stones set in yg would be nice to have, and I do think the MOP is one that will go with a lot of clothing. So it's really a toss up and your personal preference which to choose first!

 

[MagpieInTraining]

Hi,
I tried the 3 motif earrings last week and I absolutely loved it. I cannot decide between the 3 motif reasons and 6 motif magic necklace. Which do I pick? Which is easier to wear? Thanks!
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As someone who has neither, I pick earrings over necklace! Just feel like I personally would reach for earrings over necklace.

 

[Notorious Pink]

Hello again, dear friends,
Thank you all who took a look at the VCA limited edition pendant. I am not going though with that purchase.
That said, any thought on this - does this look legitimate?
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Van-Cleef-Arpels-Magic-Alhambra-earrings-with-diamonds/153718069712
Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra earrings with diamonds
Seller: vanguard06 (147 ) 100% Positive feedback

Anyone has any experience buying from this seller? How does this look? Thank you!

You have asked this question elsewhere on this forum.

We really don't do authentications here. And the TPF threads that do authenticate elsewhere usually have rules requiring genuine TPF participation, not just authentication requests. Thank you for understanding.

 

[Watches&Jewels]

Hi! This is my first post on this forum. I have a yellow gold alhambra 5 motif vintage bracelet, and I am trying to decide on a pendant necklace. I'm torn between the mother of pearl alhambra vintage necklace and the yellow gold alhambra vintage necklace. I won't be working out or showering in the piece I choose, but I'm trying to get opinions on which piece you think is the better option to wear on its own.

Hi, Have you considered the guilloche single motif pendant? It is stunning!

 

[VandaOrchid]

Was taking a closer look at a listing on TRR for "Vintage Alhambra Super" earclips. Think it's the same one that @padmaraman_1985 and @DS2006 commented on earlier. I noticed that while they are similar to Magic size the pattern of diamonds within each clover "petal" is very different from the Magic pave earrings that are on the current VCA website, and the gold border is different too.

https://www.therealreal.com/product...diamond-vintage-alhambra-super-earclips-5kf50

I actually rather like the size variances of the diamonds on this "Super" model, but the fact that it's so different from today's Magic and Vintage pieces makes me wonder. Can anyone confirm if there was actual a Super line of Alhambra offered in the past, or if this style of pave was once more common?

I know there are many on here who have been collecting VCA much longer than me, and would be interested in your thoughts.

TRR listing on top :

Current Magic earrings on VCA website below:

 

[VandaOrchid]

Hi,
I tried the 3 motif earrings last week and I absolutely loved it. I cannot decide between the 3 motif reasons and 6 motif magic necklace. Which do I pick? Which is easier to wear? Thanks!
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I have tried these earrings and love them! Have always thought the 6 motif necklace might be tricky with necklines but I'm an earrings type of gal. Both pieces are beautiful!

 

[VandaOrchid]

An update regarding my post above. I contacted TRR regarding my observations and they put me in touch with a valuations and appraisal expert, who patiently addressed my questions and concerns to my satisfaction. I learned a lot about VCA appraisals and history along the way! I decided to go for it, and brought my new earrings to the boutique not so much for authentication, but to get longer posts placed on. The boutique was happy to service the pieces without hassle. I was a bit nervous about this given previous discussion, but luckily I have a good relationship with my SA and there was no issue.

Introducing my new Vintage Alhambra Super pave earrings. I'm so in love with these!

 

[Notorious Pink]

An update regarding my post above. I contacted TRR regarding my observations and they put me in touch with a valuations and appraisal expert, who patiently addressed my questions and concerns to my satisfaction. I learned a lot about VCA appraisals and history along the way! I decided to go for it, and brought my new earrings to the boutique not so much for authentication, but to get longer posts placed on. The boutique was happy to service the pieces without hassle. I was a bit nervous about this given previous discussion, but luckily I have a good relationship with my SA and there was no issue.

Introducing my new Vintage Alhambra Super pave earrings. I'm so in love with these!

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That’s so Wonderful!!! Congratulations and thank you for letting us know!!!

 

[Bee-licious]

An update regarding my post above. I contacted TRR regarding my observations and they put me in touch with a valuations and appraisal expert, who patiently addressed my questions and concerns to my satisfaction. I learned a lot about VCA appraisals and history along the way! I decided to go for it, and brought my new earrings to the boutique not so much for authentication, but to get longer posts placed on. The boutique was happy to service the pieces without hassle. I was a bit nervous about this given previous discussion, but luckily I have a good relationship with my SA and there was no issue.

Introducing my new Vintage Alhambra Super pave earrings. I'm so in love with these!

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They’re lovely! Are these a lot bigger than magic size? Do you have mod shots you can show us? They’re gorgeous, congrats!

 

[DS2006]

An update regarding my post above. I contacted TRR regarding my observations and they put me in touch with a valuations and appraisal expert, who patiently addressed my questions and concerns to my satisfaction. I learned a lot about VCA appraisals and history along the way! I decided to go for it, and brought my new earrings to the boutique not so much for authentication, but to get longer posts placed on. The boutique was happy to service the pieces without hassle. I was a bit nervous about this given previous discussion, but luckily I have a good relationship with my SA and there was no issue.

Introducing my new Vintage Alhambra Super pave earrings. I'm so in love with these!

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So happy for you! I actually love the diamonds in this earlier version, too! It was nice you were able to immediately go to VCA to see if they would provide service!

 

[VandaOrchid]

They’re lovely! Are these a lot bigger than magic size? Do you have mod shots you can show us? They’re gorgeous, congrats!

Thank you! I am so happy and think they will be a forever piece for sure. No, I actually think they are basically the same as Magic but VCA renamed the line. For instance there was a pair of modern WG Magic pave at TRR that was larger than these, but as someone posted elsewhere the YG pave Magic is normally smaller than the WG version and slightly different in that there is a bead in the center.

So happy for you! I actually love the diamonds in this earlier version, too! It was nice you were able to immediately go to VCA to see if they would provide service!

Yes! As I mentioned I needed longer posts anyways but I noticed they took their time with them in the back, so I do think the boutique checks all the pieces they service for authenticity.

I'll try to take mod shots later, but here's a pic I took with my guilloche which shows the size difference from Vintage.

 

[Mali_]

Thank you! I am so happy and think they will be a forever piece for sure. No, I actually think they are basically the same as Magic but VCA renamed the line. For instance there was a pair of modern WG Magic pave at TRR that was larger than these, but as someone posted elsewhere the YG pave Magic is normally smaller than the WG version and slightly different in that there is a bead in the center.



Yes! As I mentioned I needed longer posts anyways but I noticed they took their time with them in the back, so I do think the boutique checks all the pieces they service for authenticity.

I'll try to take mod shots later, but here's a pic I took with my guilloche which shows the size difference from Vintage.

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So beautiful, both

 

[EpiFanatic]

Thank you! I am so happy and think they will be a forever piece for sure. No, I actually think they are basically the same as Magic but VCA renamed the line. For instance there was a pair of modern WG Magic pave at TRR that was larger than these, but as someone posted elsewhere the YG pave Magic is normally smaller than the WG version and slightly different in that there is a bead in the center.



Yes! As I mentioned I needed longer posts anyways but I noticed they took their time with them in the back, so I do think the boutique checks all the pieces they service for authenticity.

I'll try to take mod shots later, but here's a pic I took with my guilloche which shows the size difference from Vintage.

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Congratulations on a very successful acquisition! They’re gorgeous. Can’t wait to see mod shots.