VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[ThisVNchick]

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.

Thank you @HADASSA ! I was hoping you would chime in since I know you’re quite particular about your malachite!

The other piece was chalcedony. I unfortunately didn’t snap a picture of it (not a WG fan) but it was also a pretty one.

 

[HADASSA]

Thank you @HADASSA ! I was hoping you would chime in since I know you’re quite particular about your malachite!

Timing is everything with Malachite You can't go wrong with this piece

The other piece was chalcedony. I unfortunately didn’t snap a picture of it (not a WG fan) but it was also a pretty one.

My guess was Chalcedony I have the Pave Frivole and 3-flower Socrate earrings both in WG but no other WG pieces. I think this Magic Long Pendant will be a small enough dose of WG. What do you think?

I absolutely love your MLP in GMOP btw

 

[cafecreme15]

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.

Interesting! I’ve hardly ever worn big earrings so hard to know if they’re susceptible to stretching. But good to know the earrings themselves are comfortable.

 

[TankerToad]

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?

Love these on you- I would wear these by day for sure

 

[allure244]

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!

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.

I have the necklace and I haven’t noticed my diamond flipping either.

 

[cafecreme15]

Love these on you- I would wear these by day for sure

Thank you! I’m between the VCA and either these or something like it - an open hoop with staggered baguette diamonds. Very different looks for sure! These aren’t branded but are from a trusted jeweler.

 

[cafecreme15]

Thank you! I’m between the VCA and either these or something like it - an open hoop with staggered baguette diamonds. Very different looks for sure! These aren’t branded but are from a trusted jeweler. View attachment 4954323

Would love if anyone has thoughts on the VCA 2 motif vs a hoop like this!

 

[jenayb]

Thank you! I’m between the VCA and either these or something like it - an open hoop with staggered baguette diamonds. Very different looks for sure! These aren’t branded but are from a trusted jeweler. View attachment 4954323

These remind me VERY much of Suzanne Kalan's Fireworks pieces.

 

[JewelryLover101]

Thank you! I’m between the VCA and either these or something like it - an open hoop with staggered baguette diamonds. Very different looks for sure! These aren’t branded but are from a trusted jeweler. View attachment 4954323

I have to say I like these on you better than the VCA earrings! I’m sorry, treasonous I know, but these look great with your coloring and have just the right amount of bling!

 

[cafecreme15]

These remind me VERY much of Suzanne Kalan's Fireworks pieces.

I will have to look her pieces up!

I have to say I like these on you better than the VCA earrings! I’m sorry, treasonous I know, but these look great with your coloring and have just the right amount of bling!

Thank you! This is very helpful - treasonous or not LOL. If I did go with the VCA I would probably special order both motifs in yellow hammered gold. Rose gold is so not for me!

 

[Jinsun]

@nightbefore Mini frivole is slightly larger than the sweet.

I’ve tried stacking and it doesn’t work. They overlap and doesn’t look right. I guess it depends on where your piercing holes are.

Two sweets I can stack together but they are touching. There’s no space btwn the earrings. Doesn’t look good with my hole placements.

 

[macarondreams]

Hi everyone - hoping to ask for some guidance from the VCA lovers/experts on this forum. I’m pretty new to VCA and received the chalcedony 5 motif bracelet as a gift (on Thursday).

I opened the box again tonight to admire the bracelet and see marks(?) that look almost like rust where the stone meets the frame on the motif closest to the clasp. Also, the stone on two of the middle motifs look almost cloudy (again, where the stone meets the frame).

I was so excited and giddy when I first opened the box that I didn’t inspect the bracelet or pay close attention, so I don’t know if the marks(?)/cloudiness were already there. I was super careful (i.e. dry/clean hands) and I immediately put it back in the box and haven’t touched it since.

Has anyone else experienced this before? Will VCA allow an exchange (which is another issue since there’s apparently only one in the country). We will reach out to the SA tomorrow but I thought I would post here first.

I know it’s only a material item and there are so much more important events/issues to think about right now, but I can’t help but feel a bit sad/disappointed.

Thanks so much in advance.

 

[nicole0612]

Hi everyone - hoping to ask for some guidance from the VCA lovers/experts on this forum. I’m pretty new to VCA and received the chalcedony 5 motif bracelet as a gift (on Thursday).

I opened the box again tonight to admire the bracelet and see marks(?) that look almost like rust where the stone meets the frame on the motif closest to the clasp. Also, the stone on two of the middle motifs look almost cloudy (again, where the stone meets the frame).

I was so excited and giddy when I first opened the box that I didn’t inspect the bracelet or pay close attention, so I don’t know if the marks(?)/cloudiness were already there. I was super careful (i.e. dry/clean hands) and I immediately put it back in the box and haven’t touched it since.

Has anyone else experienced this before? Will VCA allow an exchange (which is another issue since there’s apparently only one in the country). We will reach out to the SA tomorrow but I thought I would post here first.

I know it’s only a material item and there are so much more important events/issues to think about right now, but I can’t help but feel a bit sad/disappointed.

Thanks so much in advance.

Hello, I’m sorry you had a bad experience. Can you add some photos of the issues you noticed? Chalcedony is a hardy stone, so I wouldn’t think you caused any damage by briefly handling it. Have you seen other chalcedony pieces in person to judge whether this one is normal or not? It sounds like it is not normal from your description, but since you mentioned you are very new to the brand I assume you know the stone has natural color variations through it (though they should not be rose gold). I would try gently wiping it with a cloth and if the marks remain then the SA should absolutely exchange it. You may just have to wait for one to come available, but it certainly will.

 

[Emily1830]

I just saw on FB that VCA is having another price increase. Is that true? Has anyone else heard anything?

 

[macarondreams]

Hello, I’m sorry you had a bad experience. Can you add some photos of the issues you noticed? Chalcedony is a hardy stone, so I wouldn’t think you caused any damage by briefly handling it. Have you seen other chalcedony pieces in person to judge whether this one is normal or not? It sounds like it is not normal from your description, but since you mentioned you are very new to the brand I assume you know the stone has natural color variations through it (though they should not be rose gold). I would try gently wiping it with a cloth and if the marks remain then the SA should absolutely exchange it. You may just have to wait for one to come available, but it certainly will.

Thanks so much for your reply. I took a few photos last night but they’re not the best (and it’s still dark and rainy right now). The motif with the the marks/rust is in the first photo. I attempted to capture the “cloudiness” (circled) on the other motifs in the second and third photo, but it was a bit difficult to.

The marks/rust don’t appear normal based on what I’ve seen, but I’m not sure about the “cloudiness”. Any thoughts based on the photos would be appreciated. Thanks again for all your help.