VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[alexcluvlv]

Hello. VCA noob. I just received my vintage alhambra necklace that I lengthened. I’m finding that the chain twists and gets shorter as i go about the day and I have to adjust. Is this normal? When I wore with another necklace, the chains got tangled and twisted together. Is this common as well? I’ve worn two necklaces in the last and they don’t usually get intertwined like that. Any Info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

I’m not sure how common it is but I have the same issues with my vintage pendant! It annoys me to the point I don’t wear it as much I I would like so if anyone has any bright ideas on avoiding it happening I’d appreciate them too!

Oh my gosh, me too! I just got my Vintage Alhambra Onyx pendant this past weekend in Vegas (special thanks to EpiFanatic and DS2006 who shared their SA info with me ) and wore it and noticed that it seemed to get shorter on my neck as the day wore on. Later on when I took it off I noticed that the chain had twisted (which I find kinda strange because I don't think the motif was flipping at all on my neck). My chain is the regular chain length (16.8 inches according to VCA website). I'm also a VCA newbie so I'm hoping the others can chime in with their thoughts. TIA!

 

[Gracilan]

Oh my gosh, me too! I just got my Vintage Alhambra Onyx pendant this past weekend in Vegas (special thanks to EpiFanatic and DS2006 who shared their SA info with me ) and wore it and noticed that it seemed to get shorter on my neck as the day wore on. Later on when I took it off I noticed that the chain had twisted (which I find kinda strange because I don't think the motif was flipping at all on my neck). My chain is the regular chain length (16.8 inches according to VCA website). I'm also a VCA newbie so I'm hoping the others can chime in with their thoughts. TIA!

...I think lengthening the chain may solve the problem

 

[fairwood]

Hi, do all authentic VCA serial number stamped on the piece start with VCA----? I have seen some online starting with JB-----. So wondering if they are genuine and what are the differences.

 

[nicole0612]

Hi, do all authentic VCA serial number stamped on the piece start with VCA----? I have seen some online starting with JB-----. So wondering if they are genuine and what are the differences.

I’m so sorry, but we can’t discuss authentication details here, and it would be impossible to give comprehensive and accurate details through online communication. However, yes, a serial number can start with JB. There is a long way to go from that to whether an item is authentic though. If you are newer to the brand, I would recommend purchasing from the boutique for peace of mind. Once you own a number of pieces and have tried on even more, you will gradually over the years become acquainted with the tiny details of authentic pieces from the brand. In my opinion, that is a better time to start looking at the resale market from trusted sellers.

 

[CDNinNYC]

Happy new year, everyone! I’m hoping I can get some thoughts on this GMOP holiday pendant I was lucky enough to get. I’ve been looking for one for a while and finally came across one. It arrived a couple days ago and I was, disappointingly, underwhelmed. It doesn’t have the iridescence I have seen on other TPFer’s pendants and seems more like a flat gray. Now, I do love gray, but I’m wondering if it looks too similar to the onyx pendant? What do you think?

 

[DreamingPink]

If anyone is looking for lapis earrings, there is one pair in vintage size on Fashionphile!
https://www.fashionphile.com/van-cl...lapis-lazuli-vintage-alhambra-earrings-445016

 

[innerpeace85]

If anyone is looking for lapis earrings, there is one pair in vintage size on Fashionphile!
https://www.fashionphile.com/van-cl...lapis-lazuli-vintage-alhambra-earrings-445016

Oh my!

 

[cafecreme15]

Happy new year, everyone! I’m hoping I can get some thoughts on this GMOP holiday pendant I was lucky enough to get. I’ve been looking for one for a while and finally came across one. It arrived a couple days ago and I was, disappointingly, underwhelmed. It doesn’t have the iridescence I have seen on other TPFer’s pendants and seems more like a flat gray. Now, I do love gray, but I’m wondering if it looks too similar to the onyx pendant? What do you think?

I think I have to agree with you - it does look very close to the onyx, at least in pictures. Is it possible to return?

 

[DS2006]

Happy new year, everyone! I’m hoping I can get some thoughts on this GMOP holiday pendant I was lucky enough to get. I’ve been looking for one for a while and finally came across one. It arrived a couple days ago and I was, disappointingly, underwhelmed. It doesn’t have the iridescence I have seen on other TPFer’s pendants and seems more like a flat gray. Now, I do love gray, but I’m wondering if it looks too similar to the onyx pendant? What do you think?

I think they look too much alike. If the metals were different, like one in white gold, I could see keeping both. But I personally would not keep both of those.

 

[TankerToad]

Another thing to obsess about
Impossibly gorgeous cuff bracelet !
Sigh

 

[innerpeace85]

Another thing to obsess about
Impossibly gorgeous cuff bracelet !
Sigh

Gorgeous!! Is this new?

 

[Mali_]

Another thing to obsess about
Impossibly gorgeous cuff bracelet !
Sigh

WW - definitely a stunner.

 

[rk4265]

Another thing to obsess about
Impossibly gorgeous cuff bracelet !
Sigh

Omg that is gorgeous

 

[911snowball]

TT, you need this bracelet. I need this bracelet. What does the underside look like? What a stunner- never seen it.

 

[TankerToad]

TT, you need this bracelet. I need this bracelet. What does the underside look like? What a stunner- never seen it.

It’s new
3 sizes
It opens slightly with some type of inner spring in the center back
It’s smooth on the interior bangle part
Comfortable on
I really didn’t expect to like it but boy was I wrong
It’s surprisingly wearable and mixes nicely with Alhambra
They say it will be a fairly limited peice-
It’s so much nicer in person these photos
You must go see it -