VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Notorious Pink]

Since life is starting to go back to normal slowly, do you guys wear your jewelry like before? Do you worry about the fact that you can not wash/disinfect like you would with other items?

I never stopped wearing mine. When I go to pick up dinner, I get fully dressed (including makeup and jewelry) and I leave it on while we eat every night.
I try not to think about the washing/disinfecting. Honestly, it’s not like my earrings are getting really dirty, although I can wash them. For the Alhambra pieces, I do wipe them with a cloth every few wearings.

 

[EpiFanatic]

Since life is starting to go back to normal slowly, do you guys wear your jewelry like before? Do you worry about the fact that you can not wash/disinfect like you would with other items?

I always clean my jewelry regularly, even before covid. At least once a week, I use an ultrasonic with warm water and a little dishwashing liquid for all my diamond pieces, including VCA. Clean diamonds sparkle a lot more. For the stone pieces, I only wipe them down after a day of wear. If I feel like they're particularly dirty, I would use warm water and a little soap. That's only once every 5-6 months. My eyesight is so poor that I can't really see the dirt anyway.

 

[couturequeen]

Since life is starting to go back to normal slowly, do you guys wear your jewelry like before? Do you worry about the fact that you can not wash/disinfect like you would with other items?

I wear necklaces and sometimes earrings at home for my calls, but that’s it. I always wipe after wearing. I haven’t been wearing rings since this started, so not really needing to do anything special in terms of care.

 

[innerpeace85]

Hi,
I am considering Frivole small or large pave pendant as a set to my Frivole pave YG earrings.
Is the chain length on both the model same? Can the large be worn as a clip too? Is large too blingy for everyday?
Ever since I got the vintage alhambra pave earrings/pendant as a set, I have started enjoying wearing matchy sets.

 

[Nancyyuan]

Hello fellow VCA fans! Curious if anyone knows if the 10 motif sleeping beauty turquoise is still being sold in stores. I don’t see it online and most stores are not open to find out. I vaguely remember my SA telling me they would discontinue a few years ago cuz of the mine closing down. Just curious if anyone knows anything about that.

 

[nicole0612]

Hello fellow VCA fans! Curious if anyone knows if the 10 motif sleeping beauty turquoise is still being sold in stores. I don’t see it online and most stores are not open to find out. I vaguely remember my SA telling me they would discontinue a few years ago cuz of the mine closing down. Just curious if anyone knows anything about that.

Sadly, not available for years.

 

[chiaoapple]

Tried on the new frivole bangle, it really is beautiful and special! Definitely going on the wish list...

 

[mfa777]

Hi, everyone! What to look for when choosing mop stone, I know each stone is different, but what are preferable characteristics of mop stone? Both in White or Black mop
Thank you!

 

[LadyCupid]

Hi, everyone! What to look for when choosing mop stone, I know each stone is different, but what are preferable characteristics of mop stone? Both in White or Black mop
Thank you!

I prefer the white mop to reflect lots of pink than just white and grey mother of pearl to reflect lots of green with violet than taupe/coral.

 

[mfa777]

I prefer the white mop to reflect lots of pink than just white and grey mother of pearl to reflect lots of green with violet than taupe/coral.

Thank you! I see some grey mop with stripes. are stripes considered to be ok or blended color is better?

 

[nicole0612]

I prefer the white mop to reflect lots of pink than just white and grey mother of pearl to reflect lots of green with violet than taupe/coral.

I couldn’t have said/showed it better myself! I need to send this post to my SA

 

[nicole0612]

I once tried on the most beautiful mop 5 motif and passed on it due to not needing a 5 motif at all, but I still think about it to this day due to the blue/purple flashes, it was just so beautiful!

 

[mfa777]

Does anyone know when VCA in London will open? Is it June 15?

 

[LadyCupid]

Thank you! I see some grey mop with stripes. are stripes considered to be ok or blended color is better?

I don't think I have come across GMOP with stripes. Do you have picture? I guess at the end of the day, it is down to personal preference.

 

[katy11795]

Hey everyone, I’ve got my eyes set on the YG diamond vintage Alhambra necklace. Won’t be able to make it in the boutique for a while, and the Australian website doesn’t show prices. Does anyone know the price for this piece, or have any photos of it on?