VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[jimmie staton]

You’re right J!m, I already have my eye on the 5 motif MOP vintage bracelet!

Thank you for your lovely message!

honored... I knew it ! lol. Excellent next choice !! Can't wait for you to get that one. Please post when you do. Happy shopping !!!
"J!m"

 

[EpiFanatic]

In all this madness, I purchased my first VCA piece, as a distraction but also for all my hard work this year!

Thank you for letting me share, and please stay safe everyone

Congratulations!! It's a sweet lovely piece that you will get to wear a lot. Nice way to brighten up SIP. Take care!

 

[Dancing Pandas]

I'm thinking of buying my first vca vintage alhambra bracelet in yellow gold. Would you pick mother of pearl or onyx? From what ive read onyx is more durable than MOP. Ive got fair skin (nc25). It will probably be my first piece for awhile.

I have the juc diamond and love bracelets. Also will get a tennis bracelet later down the track.

 

[jimmie staton]

I'm thinking of buying my first vca vintage alhambra bracelet in yellow gold. Would you pick mother of pearl or onyx? From what ive read onyx is more durable than MOP. Ive got fair skin (nc25). It will probably be my first piece for awhile.

I have the juc diamond and love bracelets. Also will get a tennis bracelet later down the track.

Great choice(s). You will know when you know. I was in the same dilemma, so I purchased the VCA Magic bracelet to get the best of both worlds plus the gray Mother Of Pearl. The Mother of Pearl is a large dangling motif on a chain attached to the bracelet with onyx and gray Mother Of Pearl clover motifs are smaller on chain bracelet. Check out the website to view, my description might be confusing... it's not for everyone, but it was definitely for me.
Good look on your quest.
"J!m"

 

[Rockysmom]

I'm thinking of buying my first vca vintage alhambra bracelet in yellow gold. Would you pick mother of pearl or onyx? From what ive read onyx is more durable than MOP. Ive got fair skin (nc25). It will probably be my first piece for awhile.

I have the juc diamond and love bracelets. Also will get a tennis bracelet later down the track.

MOP for sure. It goes with everything

 

[CATEYES]

I'm thinking of buying my first vca vintage alhambra bracelet in yellow gold. Would you pick mother of pearl or onyx? From what ive read onyx is more durable than MOP. Ive got fair skin (nc25). It will probably be my first piece for awhile.

I have the juc diamond and love bracelets. Also will get a tennis bracelet later down the track.

Both stones have their pros and cons:
MOP is a beautiful classic look, but you need to be a little careful when washing hands with soap as the stone can be damaged and could get cracks more easily if banged the bracelet on something. Just be careful while wearing.

Onyx is a more resilient stone when washing hands and if banged arm on something, less likely to crack. My onyx shows ... smudges I guess and I have to polish with the soft cloth often to have it look very clean, up close anyway.

Have fun deciding and post a pic of what you chose!

 

[ayshaa]

I would go for onyx, goes with everything and easy to care for! I’m attaching a picture of what malachite might turn in to if not well cared for
Good luck deciding!

My Malachite sadly went cloudy too, my ring and necklaces however did not change as it did not get much exposed to water/sweat etc.

I do have an Onyx, I find that the Onyx is the best stone so far, easy to clean and no scratches or damage/cloudiness to the surface. From experience, I highly recommend the Onyx even though Malachite one is life!! Just don't get it as a bracelet unless you are ok with it getting cloudy.

 

[etoupebirkin]

Big VCA day for me.
Just before things closed down in NYC, I met Notorious Pink at VCA. She was wearing Blue Agate. I knew I just had to get it too. So, I had a windfall at The RealReal in April so I was able to order two 10-motifs and a 5 motif. Our SA is a magician and got a perfectly matched set.
I. Just. Love. It.

 

[Gigi0424]

Hi
I’m thinking of getting 2 black 5 motif onyx bracelets And wearing them as a necklace. Would that look ok? Is it the same length as the 10 motif? Currently have the 10 motif mop thanks

 

[nicole0612]

Big VCA day for me.
Just before things closed down in NYC, I met Notorious Pink at VCA. She was wearing Blue Agate. I knew I just had to get it too. So, I had a windfall at The RealReal in April so I was able to order two 10-motifs and a 5 motif. Our SA is a magician and got a perfectly matched set.
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Just gorgeous EB! What a lovely shade of blue for your set!

 

[nicole0612]

Hi
I’m thinking of getting 2 black 5 motif onyx bracelets And wearing them as a necklace. Would that look ok? Is it the same length as the 10 motif? Currently have the 10 motif mop thanks

They can be worn as a choker, it will look fine if you have a small neck, it is noticeably shorter than a ten motif.

 

[nicole0612]

Hi
I’m thinking of getting 2 black 5 motif onyx bracelets And wearing them as a necklace. Would that look ok? Is it the same length as the 10 motif? Currently have the 10 motif mop thanks

I love a 5+10, maybe that is another option?

 

[nicole0612]

Hi
I’m thinking of getting 2 black 5 motif onyx bracelets And wearing them as a necklace. Would that look ok? Is it the same length as the 10 motif? Currently have the 10 motif mop thanks

Here is the length of a 5+5, but I do have a fairly small neck. I ended up purchasing the 5 YG in the photo to wear with my 10, so you can what the 10+5 looks like as well.

 

[Gigi0424]

Thank you all. Appreciate your help and posting of photos was great!

 

[DS2006]

Big VCA day for me.
Just before things closed down in NYC, I met Notorious Pink at VCA. She was wearing Blue Agate. I knew I just had to get it too. So, I had a windfall at The RealReal in April so I was able to order two 10-motifs and a 5 motif. Our SA is a magician and got a perfectly matched set.
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How gorgeous!!! So wonderful to get matching pieces, too!