VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

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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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Whoa
How did I miss this????
What a happy purchase - love this set on you.
Was Manhattan just a few days before the city shut down too- must have just missed you.
Like you, I was able to secure my VCA (in my case the horse pendant/clip) right before everything completely closed -
Whew- we were both lucky -
Your new blue duo is just so YOU!
 
Hey lovelies! I'm hoping to purchase my first VCA as a gift to myself for my birthday this year - was hoping someone who has an SA in Harrod's would be willing to share their details with me please?

Rumours are around about personal shopping for black tier members! :angel:
 
Hi ladies, do you know how long is the maximum I can get for extending the length on the vintage alhambra necklace? I just got my first vintage alhambra in carnelian and yellow gold. Initially I thought its rose gold. I am expecting it is like yellow gold but it looks light champagne gold. :-( and the motif looks small in person.
 

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Hi ladies, do you know how long is the maximum I can get for extending the length on the vintage alhambra necklace? I just got my first vintage alhambra in carnelian and yellow gold. Initially I thought its rose gold. I am expecting it is like yellow gold but it looks light champagne gold. :sad: and the motif looks small in person.

I think necklaces can be extended up to 2". It sounds like you aren't happy with your necklace, and if so, I'd exchange it for something else that you might like better. The vintage motifs are relatively small. I have the white gold pave vintage pendant, but I really prefer the Magic size for other pendants. The gold is 18k, so it should be rich looking. I think of 14k as being lighter and more like champagne color.
 
I think necklaces can be extended up to 2". It sounds like you aren't happy with your necklace, and if so, I'd exchange it for something else that you might like better. The vintage motifs are relatively small. I have the white gold pave vintage pendant, but I really prefer the Magic size for other pendants. The gold is 18k, so it should be rich looking. I think of 14k as being lighter and more like champagne color.
I am expecting it to be like rich yellow gold. LOL When I checked it says yellow gold on the website. Anyways, it’s cute and pendant is kinda heavy.
 
Hi ladies, do you know how long is the maximum I can get for extending the length on the vintage alhambra necklace? I just got my first vintage alhambra in carnelian and yellow gold. Initially I thought its rose gold. I am expecting it is like yellow gold but it looks light champagne gold. :sad: and the motif looks small in person.
For the longest time I thought mine was rose gold too, and then someone told me it was yellow. It just looks more rose because it's next to carnelian. I have the blue agate bracelet, and that is with yellow gold and that is more clearly yellow to me, but that is because it's next to blue.

I agree that if you're not in love with it exchange it for something you love more. I am the opposite. I find the vintage pendants big for me, but that's because I prefer small dainty necklaces. I'm planning on going smaller with the pendants and will add sweets.

And yes, 2 inches is the standard extension. I don't know if they will do more. It can't hurt to ask your SA.
 
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Yes I think two inches is the max. I agree that the vintage size pendants are small...I always have to pass when they do the yearly pendant because I know I won’t wear it...small and dainty pieces tend to “disappear” on me. But lots of people find the size good for everyday and very causal, so if you like the size it’s easy to wear.
 
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