I sent earrings to get adjusted and was told it would be about 2 weeks. I’m just passed the 1 week mark. I imagine 2 weeks is a “standard” timeline for most items
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Hello all. I am considering my next VCA purchase which should be a ring (Alhambra, Frivole, or somehting else). It's for my right hand where I always wear my YG JUC, and sometimes paired with YG MOP Alhambra 5-motiv bracelet. I love the YG MOP ring but my concern is the wearability - especially at this time with lots of hand sanitizer... So perhaps not the best idea. I could consider the diamond version but I prefer diamonds in white gold, and I feel like the wrist combo needs yellow gold to match. Thank you for any ideas or comments (even from other brands). I love reading this forum!
Here is my little VCA collection so you get the idea of what I would be matching the ring with
Here is my little VCA collection so you get the idea of what I would be matching the ring with
I don’t like to mix WG and YG either but if you were to wear a mostly diamond ring with very little metal showing, I think that can easily be worn on the same hand with your YG jewelry.Hello all. I am considering my next VCA purchase which should be a ring (Alhambra, Frivole, or somehting else). It's for my right hand where I always wear my YG JUC, and sometimes paired with YG MOP Alhambra 5-motiv bracelet. I love the YG MOP ring but my concern is the wearability - especially at this time with lots of hand sanitizer... So perhaps not the best idea. I could consider the diamond version but I prefer diamonds in white gold, and I feel like the wrist combo needs yellow gold to match. Thank you for any ideas or comments (even from other brands). I love reading this forum!
Here is my little VCA collection so you get the idea of what I would be matching the ring with
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Thank you. I agree, it could be an option. I have also been looking at Cartier LOVE rings, yellow gold with diamonds could be an option too. Any comments regarding Alhambra rings “wearability” are highly appreciated as I love the Alhambra design.
Hi! You have a nice collection, and I would stay with the same metal on your finger and wrist. I am not sure if you like big rings or dainty rings, so here are some ideas:
Perlee Clover Ring (I think it's prettier than the LOVE ring which looks very utilitarian to me): Perlée clovers ring, small model - VCARO9NC00 - Van Cleef & Arpels
Vintage YG Alhambra with diamonds (nice, but Vintage Alhambra rings are a bit small to me and don't make an impact... I like rings to make an impact): Vintage Alhambra ring - VCARO26M00 - Van Cleef & Arpels
MOP Between the Finger (gorgeous!): Magic Alhambra Between the Finger ring - VCARN05500 - Van Cleef & Arpels
This one is my top choice. It will pop and really go well with your bracelet. I love sets (three pieces), and this ring will give you a very nice set (ring, pendant, bracelet). If you don't like BTF, you can always get the Magic version. I like the Magic MOP version much better than the Vintage MOP size.
I would not get a Frivole ring as I do not think the Frivole goes with your JUC. The JUC is very utilitarian/harsh/edgey look (especially the sharp nail edge), while Frivole is a very feminine/soft/flowy look, so to me, it's too much of a contrast and looks like a person is just trying to wear all their branded pieces at one time (hope that made sense). The Alhambra line is a better match for the JUC in my opinion.
In the end, any VCA is beautiful. It's what speaks to you the most.
Just my two cents. Hope that helps.
Hi guys, I need some opinions please. I currently wear a juc and the guilloche 5 motif bracelet together. That is the only VCA I have and now I want to add another 5 motif bracelet either in blue agate or onyx. I’m really torn between the 2 :/ I love both but only want to buy one for now. I am thinking that occasionally I want to connect the 2 bracelets and wear as a necklace as it fits my neck. I think I prefer the way BA looks as a bracelet but prefer the look of the onyx as a necklace which is making it more difficult for me to decide. I do plan on buying the 10 motif onyx next year, as I have a few other wish list items I want to get first. So for now can enjoy using the 2 bracelets as is or as a necklace. This brings me to another thing-the bracelet is really big on me and I don’t know if I should shorten them but I realise I won’t be able to wear it as a necklace or connect it to future 10 motif necklace as the spacing will be different... currently I wear the guilloche with one motif behind the clasp or twisted-I would rather it fit but I also like the idea of the various ways of using it. Oh the dilemma:/ please advise
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When buying earrings from VCA, are you given a new pair or are you expected to purchase the stock that is on display? I’m interested in the VA guilloche so different colours/sizes isn’t really an issue
Both look good on you but the BA really pops! I kinda think you should get that especially if you are already planning on buying the 10 motif onyx next year (unless you are wanting to do a 10+5 necklace?)Hi guys, I need some opinions please. I currently wear a juc and the guilloche 5 motif bracelet together. That is the only VCA I have and now I want to add another 5 motif bracelet either in blue agate or onyx. I’m really torn between the 2 :/ I love both but only want to buy one for now. I am thinking that occasionally I want to connect the 2 bracelets and wear as a necklace as it fits my neck. I think I prefer the way BA looks as a bracelet but prefer the look of the onyx as a necklace which is making it more difficult for me to decide. I do plan on buying the 10 motif onyx next year, as I have a few other wish list items I want to get first. So for now can enjoy using the 2 bracelets as is or as a necklace. This brings me to another thing-the bracelet is really big on me and I don’t know if I should shorten them but I realise I won’t be able to wear it as a necklace or connect it to future 10 motif necklace as the spacing will be different... currently I wear the guilloche with one motif behind the clasp or twisted-I would rather it fit but I also like the idea of the various ways of using it. Oh the dilemma:/ please advise
I would keep the lengths as standard for the time being so you have versatility with linking 2 x 5 motifs to make a necklace.
How is the guilloche holding up in terms of scratching? Do you wear your JUC and guilloche bracelet stacked often?
Thank you. Tbh I haven’t wore the guilloche much because we are in lockdown and I haven’t had it long. I’m not one to wear jewellery at home only when I go out-but nowadays that’s only to the supermarket so most of the time I don’t bother! So can’t really comment on the wear- it’s such a beautiful piece and I absolutely LOVE it!
Maybe try the Perlee Signature ring then without the diamond clovers. It’s cheaper but of course also simpler. The only potential downside is the logo but if you don’t mind that, I think that will be a nice compliment to your JUC and your other Alhambra pieces. The beading on the edge ties it together.Thank you so much for your suggestions @willeyi I will consider the Perlee Clover ring although it's a bit out of my budget at the moment...
Good luck! Jewelry shopping and making decisions is half the fun!
Between the two, I love the blue agate ❤️❤️❤️ congratulations either way!Hi guys, I need some opinions please. I currently wear a juc and the guilloche 5 motif bracelet together. That is the only VCA I have and now I want to add another 5 motif bracelet either in blue agate or onyx. I’m really torn between the 2 :/ I love both but only want to buy one for now. I am thinking that occasionally I want to connect the 2 bracelets and wear as a necklace as it fits my neck. I think I prefer the way BA looks as a bracelet but prefer the look of the onyx as a necklace which is making it more difficult for me to decide. I do plan on buying the 10 motif onyx next year, as I have a few other wish list items I want to get first. So for now can enjoy using the 2 bracelets as is or as a necklace. This brings me to another thing-the bracelet is really big on me and I don’t know if I should shorten them but I realise I won’t be able to wear it as a necklace or connect it to future 10 motif necklace as the spacing will be different... currently I wear the guilloche with one motif behind the clasp or twisted-I would rather it fit but I also like the idea of the various ways of using it. Oh the dilemma:/ please advise
How do you all feel about diamond fluorescent?
I just noticed the loop we have has a uv light. So I was curious and checked out my pave pieces. My small lotus clips have a few strong fluorescent diamonds. And the slightly larger center stones both show a strong fluorescent.
I just noticed the loop we have has a uv light. So I was curious and checked out my pave pieces. My small lotus clips have a few strong fluorescent diamonds. And the slightly larger center stones both show a strong fluorescent.
Fluorescent is usually NOT a good thing from what I know, BUT if you're not under UV light, it probably won't matter. I have to say I am surprised and disappointed though, given VC&A prices and quality. Now I'm curious about my pieces from VC&A.
i know fluorescent helps with some diamonds but I too was a bit disappointed.
my pave Alhambra didn’t show any though. If I were to buy another pave piece in the future, I’ll def bring my loop. But would the SAs get offended??