VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[bocagirl]

I just called the local store and they are getting a few wg and turquoise rings in on October 1st! I'm going in to try one on and see if I like it. My only issue is what to stack the ring with. The SA said that the only stone in wg is turquoise, meaning I won't be able to stack more than one. I could always just get a plain wg one, but like the option of adding more rings with different gems to the stack in the future.

All my jewelery is either wg or platinum; I don't have anything in yg (except for dd's pieces, which I have been known to borrow from time to time), so that option isn't available to me.

 

[PennyD2911]

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'm not sure how I feel about these. At first glance I like the look. Then I looked a pix again and I'm not sure.
I'm wanting a ring to stack with my 3 diamond LOVE ring. What do you all think about the medium Perlee YG ring?
I'm not sure about the width and I'm 6hours away from my VCA. I'm wanting 2 rings to stack with my LOVE ring.
Suggestions?😊


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[Coconuts40]

Hi everybody.

I hope you are all doing well, and enjoying your VCA items.

I wanted to apologize for the comment that started some frenzy a couple of months ago, about a price increase. My sales associate told me there would be one in October, and now that I went back, I spoke to another SA that said there wouldn't be a price increase in October. Well, I am so embarrassed about that, and for posting wrong information on this forum. I knew this original SA was not the right one for me, based on my conversation with him, now I can confirm I need to find the right SA.

 

[PennyD2911]

Hi everybody.

I hope you are all doing well, and enjoying your VCA items.

I wanted to apologize for the comment that started some frenzy a couple of months ago, about a price increase. My sales associate told me there would be one in October, and now that I went back, I spoke to another SA that said there wouldn't be a price increase in October. Well, I am so embarrassed about that, and for posting wrong information on this forum. I knew this original SA was not the right one for me, based on my conversation with him, now I can confirm I need to find the right SA.

You are very kind to post a retraction. 😊
I questioned my SA about a price increase a few weeks ago and he said no increase for two more years. That will be great, but who knows he could be wrong also. 😃


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[Chanelconvert]

Hi everybody.

I hope you are all doing well, and enjoying your VCA items.

I wanted to apologize for the comment that started some frenzy a couple of months ago, about a price increase. My sales associate told me there would be one in October, and now that I went back, I spoke to another SA that said there wouldn't be a price increase in October. Well, I am so embarrassed about that, and for posting wrong information on this forum. I knew this original SA was not the right one for me, based on my conversation with him, now I can confirm I need to find the right SA.

That's very kind of you correcting yourself

 

[Coconuts40]

Thanks PennyD2911 and Chanelconvert

No price increase for two years would be fantastic! I am dying for the magic alhambra long single pendant in Letterwood and a pair of frivole earrings. Now I know I have time!

 

[dessert1st]

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 with you on this one. While I like classic designs that have small details that make it special, this one seems to lack that for me. And I'm not keen on the pricing. One is not enough to make impact and multiples drives the price up with not enough ooomph to make it worthwhile. But I have never seen these in person and moods change so maybe one day I may eat my words, but doubt it. Ha ha!

 

[cung]

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....

Small Frivole earrings is my first choice as I have incredible small ears, even compared to petite women, but seems they are not around anymore and now you made me undecided again
I am a working mother of 3 and almost never in "dressy" mood but casual (not jeans and polo shirts). I work in an office fyi. And I love the flower design of frivole so you can see I almost set up my mind
Could you post modelling pics of your frivole so I would have an idea how they sit on your ears? I never see any frivole IRL...

 

[dessert1st]

Hi everybody.

I hope you are all doing well, and enjoying your VCA items.

I wanted to apologize for the comment that started some frenzy a couple of months ago, about a price increase. My sales associate told me there would be one in October, and now that I went back, I spoke to another SA that said there wouldn't be a price increase in October. Well, I am so embarrassed about that, and for posting wrong information on this forum. I knew this original SA was not the right one for me, based on my conversation with him, now I can confirm I need to find the right SA.

I remember this. You're kind to apologize but don't worry. Your intentions were good and that counts. This forum is here for us to share and that's what you did because you were thoughtful. It's just a bummer that you had a bad SA who decided to give you lousy info. Shame on him, not you.

I hope you find the right SA. I love mine. The whole store is quite awesome in fact. If you want to buy from a distance, PM me.

 

[stylemechanel]

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

Pigleto!!!! You are such an enabler! That VCA bracelet is so pretty on your wrist. I'm am going to my local VCA tomorrow and if they have that in stock I will be trying it on. Thank you for sharing. Again, so so so pretty!!!!

 

[hopingoneday]

Small Frivole earrings is my first choice as I have incredible small ears, even compared to petite women, but seems they are not around anymore and now you made me undecided again
I am a working mother of 3 and almost never in "dressy" mood but casual (not jeans and polo shirts). I work in an office fyi. And I love the flower design of frivole so you can see I almost set up my mind
Could you post modelling pics of your frivole so I would have an idea how they sit on your ears? I never see any frivole IRL...

Sure! I bet if you call the online store (or a specific boutique) they would waitlist you for the small frivole earrings. They really are not that hard to find; they must be out right now, but they'll come back in. I tried on both sizes and both were very pretty - there really isn't a *huge* difference in size when they're worn. I only have the smalls because I know I'm generally more comfortable in smaller things, but I was really torn - the large looked gorgeous too! I think TGG has the large and sbelle might have both. I will take a picture tomorrow when the light is better and post it for you. Maybe they can as well, or you can search the thread for mod shots.

 

[hopingoneday]

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

if you take them in to a boutique, they'll send them to NYC for authentication but they will also charge you a lot of $ (and it will likely take 2 - 4 weeks...).

 

[hopingoneday]

I'm not sure how I feel about these. At first glance I like the look. Then I looked a pix again and I'm not sure.
I'm wanting a ring to stack with my 3 diamond LOVE ring. What do you all think about the medium Perlee YG ring?
I'm not sure about the width and I'm 6hours away from my VCA. I'm wanting 2 rings to stack with my LOVE ring.
Suggestions?��
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I'm not positive I know which perlee you're referring to. Could you post a picture?

My mind is also going to a very thin eternity band(s). Did you look at Victor Canera's, for instance? They're so delicate, feminine and pretty.

 

[stylemechanel]

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

Hi cung, I have the very same problem - I mostly likely have the smallest adult wrist on the planet - think children's size. I am dropping my vintage alhambra bracelet off tomorrow for sizing, they will be taking the full inch out. I will post pics when I get it back, maybe that will change your mind? You never know......

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!

Me too! And then something happened, like a switch was turned on and here I am. I have one piece, about to pick out another tomorrow, and I have a growing list. I guess timing is a funny thing, the focus on how to spend available funds ( last child almost out of college, retirement paid for and ready, etc.), and how our tastes change.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Small Frivole earrings is my first choice as I have incredible small ears, even compared to petite women, but seems they are not around anymore and now you made me undecided again
I am a working mother of 3 and almost never in "dressy" mood but casual (not jeans and polo shirts). I work in an office fyi. And I love the flower design of frivole so you can see I almost set up my mind
Could you post modelling pics of your frivole so I would have an idea how they sit on your ears? I never see any frivole IRL...

There are photos here on tpf of my earrings but I'm not sure how to pull them up. Have you tried a search?
These are wonderful earrings. My absolute favorites
With either size you really can't go wrong.