VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[cafecreme15]

So I’ve been wanting a more substantial earring and had been thinking an open hoop (so non VCA) but then I stopped by my boutique today and tried these (they’re GMOP though they look white in the pic)! Don’t think I’d go for rose gold but definitely got me thinking about the 2 motif. Ladies who have this style - do you find them too heavy or over the top for every day wear?

 

[*emma*]

So I’ve been wanting a more substantial earring and had been thinking an open hoop (so non VCA) but then I stopped by my boutique today and tried these (they’re GMOP though they look white in the pic)! Don’t think I’d go for rose gold but definitely got me thinking about the 2 motif. Ladies who have this style - do you find them too heavy or over the top for every day wear?

I have the 2 motif drop and wear them a lot. I use the plastic disc and can wear them all day with no issues. Hope this helps

 

[cafecreme15]

I have the 2 motif drop and wear them a lot. I use the plastic disc and can wear them all day with no issues. Hope this helps

It does, thanks! Do they give you plastic discs at the boutique to clasp on behind the existing fastening mechanism?

 

[ThisVNchick]

I was really trying to be good this year. It is only nine days into the new year. What do I do about this 20 motif LOL...I think this is one of the better malachite that I’ve seen in a 20.

ETA: Any other malachite lovers care to give their opinion on this piece? I haven't seen enough malachite to know if this is an exceptional piece.

 

[*emma*]

It does, thanks! Do they give you plastic discs at the boutique to clasp on behind the existing fastening mechanism?

Yes, my SA gave me quite a few pairs. It makes a difference on how it sits on your ear and gives you support.

 

[gagabag]

So I’ve been wanting a more substantial earring and had been thinking an open hoop (so non VCA) but then I stopped by my boutique today and tried these (they’re GMOP though they look white in the pic)! Don’t think I’d go for rose gold but definitely got me thinking about the 2 motif. Ladies who have this style - do you find them too heavy or over the top for every day wear?

Gorgeous! I have the lucky 2 motif butterfly and wear it casually. I don’t find it heavy and sometimes forget wearing it if not for the jiggling when turning my head

 

[cafecreme15]

Gorgeous! I have the lucky 2 motif butterfly and wear it casually. I don’t find it heavy and sometimes forget wearing it if not for the jiggling when turning my head

I figure it may just take some getting used to! Have spent years and years only wearing studs.

 

[nicole0612]

So I’ve been wanting a more substantial earring and had been thinking an open hoop (so non VCA) but then I stopped by my boutique today and tried these (they’re GMOP though they look white in the pic)! Don’t think I’d go for rose gold but definitely got me thinking about the 2 motif. Ladies who have this style - do you find them too heavy or over the top for every day wear?

They look beautiful on you. I have these earrings and though I do not find them extremely heavy, I do find that they stretch my piercings a bit. I say buy them now while you are still young with more resilient skin!

 

[oranGetRee]

For ladies with 2 butterfly pendant -

Can I know if the little diamond flips easily when you wear the necklace? Currently looking at the tsavorite version

if it does, then I will probably get the diamond ring instead.

thank you!

 

[Aimee3]

For ladies with 2 butterfly pendant -

Can I know if the little diamond flips easily when you wear the necklace? Currently looking at the tsavorite version

if it does, then I will probably get diamond the ring instead.

thank you!

No the little diamond doesn’t flip at all. It’s close enough to the butterfly and the “weight” of the butterfly keeps it in place.

 

[oranGetRee]

No the little diamond doesn’t flip at all. It’s close enough to the butterfly and the “weight” of the butterfly keeps it in place.

Thanks alot for reply!

 

[cafecreme15]

They look beautiful on you. I have these earrings and though I do not find them extremely heavy, I do find that they stretch my piercings a bit. I say buy them now while you are still young with more resilient skin!

Thank you for this! Was worried about this since the thought of stretched out piercings give me the heebie jeebies LOL

 

[HADASSA]

I was really trying to be good this year. It is only nine days into the new year. What do I do about this 20 motif LOL...I think this is one of the better malachite that I’ve seen in a 20.

ETA: Any other malachite lovers care to give their opinion on this piece? I haven't seen enough malachite to know if this is an exceptional piece.

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This is a gorgeous piece indeed for a 20

The contrast of dark to light bands and the "arc" striations are perfect The contrast does not make the Malachite look too dark, especially if you wear with darker clothing.

Buy without hesitation.

 

[HADASSA]

I was really trying to be good this year. It is only nine days into the new year. What do I do about this 20 motif LOL...I think this is one of the better malachite that I’ve seen in a 20.

ETA: Any other malachite lovers care to give their opinion on this piece? I haven't seen enough malachite to know if this is an exceptional piece.

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What is the WG piece on the left? Pave or Chalcedony? Any pics of that?

 

[nicole0612]

Thank you for this! Was worried about this since the thought of stretched out piercings give me the heebie jeebies LOL

I think it also depends on your earlobes. If yours are small/attached and/or firm it should be less of an issue. I never had earrings cause a piercing to stretch until the past 5 years and now suddenly it is an issue. I did wear bigger, heavier earrings in my 20s and it did not seem to cause any damage then.