VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[geminigal1]

Thought I'd share pictures of the sweet Alhambra guilloche watch (not mine, tried on in the boutique). It really is quite lovely... And I have to say it looks amazing next to my YG clover!
As my wrists are on the smaller side, I would have to remove a motif and even then it is pretty loose (My SA said they would not be willing to remove 2 motifs), so although it is a watch, I would treat it more like a bracelet (if I break down & buy it that is....!)
I was counting on my aversion to quartz watches to save me from lusting too seriously after this piece, but now my mind is saying "it is a bracelet". =P
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This is gorgeous on you. Did you get it?

 

[cafecreme15]

Does anyone know if VCA makes chalcedony in YG? I think I’ve only seen WG.

 

[Notorious Pink]

Does anyone know if VCA makes chalcedony in YG? I think I’ve only seen WG.

Only WG as far as I know.

 

[cafecreme15]

Only WG as far as I know.

Thanks! Will probably be a while before I add anything in WG from VCA, but I really love the translucency of chalcedony.

 

[nicole0612]

Does anyone know if VCA makes chalcedony in YG? I think I’ve only seen WG.

Only in white gold. It is mistakenly listed on the special orders form as being available in pink gold through SO, but I found out that is an error.

 

[cafecreme15]

Only in white gold. It is mistakenly listed on the special orders form as being available in pink gold through SO, but I found out that is an error.

Thank you! I wonder why no PG or YG for this stone, even for an SO.

 

[lisawhit]

Does anyone know if VCA makes chalcedony in YG? I think I’ve only seen WG.

I think it would be stunning in yg....

 

[cafecreme15]

I think it would be stunning in yg....

I agree! Would be a nice way to warm it up. It’s a cool colored stone to begin with, and WG really plays that up even more.

 

[lynne_ross]

For those on here that shop in Hong Kong which store(s) do you prefer? There appears to be numerous ones. Any advantages to any specific store? Thanks!

 

[JewelryLover101]

For those on here that shop in Hong Kong which store(s) do you prefer? There appears to be numerous ones. Any advantages to any specific store? Thanks!

I've never been there personally, but I know the Prince boutique has the Hong Kong exclusive carnelian/pink gold magic Alhambra necklace. That's an advantage in my opinion

 

[Rockysmom]

Does anyone have the list of combinations of stones and gold being offered for special orders?

 

[nicole0612]

Does anyone have the list of combinations of stones and gold being offered for special orders?

This is the list for “preapproved” special orders, but if you are a loyal client there may be more options. For options outside these, you will need to discuss with your SA and see if your combo can be approved. Good luck!
(Please also note that the chalcedony/PG combo is an error, it is only chalcedony/WG combos for this list).

 

[bags to die for]

For anyone that's interested, I was quoted 1800 euro to authenticate a bracelet. This is at place vendome.

 

[Phoenix123]

For anyone that's interested, I was quoted 1800 euro to authenticate a bracelet. This is at place vendome.

Thanks for letting us know. But this is just nuts!

 

[bags to die for]

They can search on the serial number but the system only comes up with the buying info from what the SA showed me. Depending on the age of item.