VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[cung]

Hmmm, my vote would be to wait and get a 10-motif necklace as your first piece. I wear that more often than the earrings. For the earrings themselves, since you are very petite you might consider a pair of the alhambra earrings in sweet size. Easier on the budget and SO easy to wear! I get lots of compliments on mine.

I have checked the VCA online boutique and only the 5 motif yellow gold bracelet is in stock now. the small frivole earrings and 10 motif yellow gold necklace is not in stock, not sure when it will be restock again. Seems like the pink gold is more popular as both necklace and bracelet is available.

For alhambra sweet earrings, they are so cute and lovely. But do you think it would be too much for wearing both earrings and necklace in clover motif, and in yellow gold? In the long run I would def. get the 10 motif gold necklace, it would be my statement piece, but out of my budget right now. Too much to think and decide.

 

[pigleto972001]

Definitely the YG Alhambra is my vote I got the 10 motif necklace first then the bracelet. I get lots of compliments and it looks nice w my skin tone. I never would have thought to get it but when I tried it I fell in love w it.

The bracelet is also quite nice! I like to link it w the necklace. Good luck w your decision

 

[bougainvillier]

Definitely the YG Alhambra is my vote I got the 10 motif necklace first then the bracelet. I get lots of compliments and it looks nice w my skin tone. I never would have thought to get it but when I tried it I fell in love w it.

The bracelet is also quite nice! I like to link it w the necklace. Good luck w your decision View attachment 2765060

Wow that is gorgeous! Do you often wear your 10 motif with the bracelet? I have never seen a picture of them linked for a necklace. Wondering what the length looks like?

Thanks for sharing

 

[bougainvillier]

I hope all of you don't think me horribly rude to say these rings just don't do it for me, personally? They are pretty, for sure, but I don't find them quite as special as so many other VCA pieces. Maybe because my fingers are very tiny and I think they would probably look too chunky on me? Thank goodness for that, I guess, because it seems like I could see myself craving just about everything else they make. Am I alone in not finding this design so compelling?

I am with you on this one, I have to say.

I have small fingers as well, but I do like wide rings from time to time. The Perlee clover diamond ring for example is amazing! But something about this one speaks off to me. I don't know what quite yet.

 

[pigleto972001]

Wow that is gorgeous! Do you often wear your 10 motif with the bracelet? I have never seen a picture of them linked for a necklace. Wondering what the length looks like?



Thanks for sharing

Thanks I love it w solid non v neck tops. I'll see if I can get a before and after shot

 

[hermes_fan]

I hope all of you don't think me horribly rude to say these rings just don't do it for me, personally? They are pretty, for sure, but I don't find them quite as special as so many other VCA pieces. Maybe because my fingers are very tiny and I think they would probably look too chunky on me? Thank goodness for that, I guess, because it seems like I could see myself craving just about everything else they make. Am I alone in not finding this design so compelling?

I agree that I don't find these quite as special as their other pieces but then I used to think the Alhambra design in general was ugly about 15 years ago and now I'm hooked!

 

[cung]

Definitely the YG Alhambra is my vote I got the 10 motif necklace first then the bracelet. I get lots of compliments and it looks nice w my skin tone. I never would have thought to get it but when I tried it I fell in love w it.

The bracelet is also quite nice! I like to link it w the necklace. Good luck w your decision View attachment 2765060

Your combo is stunning. The Alhambra bracelet just "pop" next to the loves. I wish I could wear these bracelet as stunning as you do but just couldn't for my tiny wrist. The close fit for my bracelet would be 6", otherwise it will slide up my arm. I guess I would not have much use of 5 motif bracelet if don't link it with other bracelet, but this option is off due to the very noticeable look of the clasp. I was left with no choice... Now I have to think what piece should I have again

 

[texasgirliegirl]

That's what I concern too. The clasp seems more noticeable when it's near the neck, right.

I am petite only 5'3" with very small ears and hands, then large frivole earrings would be too much for me. 16" necklace looks like 17" on others, then normally I wear 15" to get a close fit

I'm petite as well. 5'1" and I wear the large frivole earrings all the time. I'm wearing them today! The only time I would not wear them would be with very casual clothes such as work out wear. I gave the yg vintage earrings as well but never wear them. Should have bought the pave version....

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I hope all of you don't think me horribly rude to say these rings just don't do it for me, personally? They are pretty, for sure, but I don't find them quite as special as so many other VCA pieces. Maybe because my fingers are very tiny and I think they would probably look too chunky on me? Thank goodness for that, I guess, because it seems like I could see myself craving just about everything else they make. Am I alone in not finding this design so compelling?

Like you, I am not at all interested in these rings.

 

[cupcake34]

I picked up the super vintage alhambra yellow gold pave earclips a few months ago, but they've been tucked away in my safety deposit box at the bank until last week. They are on their way back, but for anyone who might be interested, I took a comparison shot with my regular size vintage alhambra size.

Stunning, congrats! And I agree with ghoztz, do post some modeling pics

Which size do you like better? They are both so gorgeous.

 

[hopingoneday]

Definitely the YG Alhambra is my vote I got the 10 motif necklace first then the bracelet. I get lots of compliments and it looks nice w my skin tone. I never would have thought to get it but when I tried it I fell in love w it.

The bracelet is also quite nice! I like to link it w the necklace. Good luck w your decision View attachment 2765060

Wow Pigleto, the bracelet looks stunning with the loves. You must get a lot of pleasure out of that stack!
I don't have any VCA bracelets. Planning on getting one next year, if my DH can take yet another VCA purchase!

 

[hopingoneday]

I agree that I don't find these quite as special as their other pieces but then I used to think the Alhambra design in general was ugly about 15 years ago and now I'm hooked!

OMG, me too! But then I saw a YG version on a dear friend and it looked amazing on her! That was when I fell down the rabbit hole.

FWIW, I used to hate hydrangea (flowers) as a kid... now they are my favorite!

 

[hopingoneday]

I'm petite as well. 5'1" and I wear the large frivole earrings all the time. I'm wearing them today! The only time I would not wear them would be with very casual clothes such as work out wear. I gave the yg vintage earrings as well but never wear them. Should have bought the pave version....

I agree with TGG on all counts. I wear the onyx sweets most because I typically am extremely casual (running around with and after my kids, often in jeans or sweats). When I put on anything that could remotely be described as an "outfit," I reach for the frivoles most often. I have a pair of vintage size YG pave and I do wear them, but not a lot.

 

[xianni]

Hello VCA lovers, I recently purchased a pair of pre-loved VCA earrings. I thought I could use authenticate4you service. Then I find out they don't do VCA. I'm wondering where I can find a place to authenticate the piece for me? I'm in DC, northern VA area. Do you have any suggestions? TIA

 

[DANA21]

Hello VCA lovers, I recently purchased a pair of pre-loved VCA earrings. I thought I could use authenticate4you service. Then I find out they don't do VCA. I'm wondering where I can find a place to authenticate the piece for me? I'm in DC, northern VA area. Do you have any suggestions? TIA

how about going to the store and ask them
i would prefer doing that