VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[BigAkoya]

Thank you! It arrives either Monday or Tuesday. Our stores have been closed to the public (aside from a two week opening in March) due to covid so she had to ship it. I’ve been nagging her since January and my size/gold combo hasn’t been in. I’ll post a quick pic when it arrives (not like it’s something we haven’t seen before but....).

Please post your new bangle! I'm going to get that bangle, but I want to wear it like a big slip on bangle if it will work. Sizing has been my issue. I wear a size small according to the charts, and it does fit me snug as you see how most ladies wear it. I am not a snug fitting bangle person though, so definitely not the small. The medium fits me too but it's a bit loose.

Now I have this wild idea to get the largest size and make it look like a slip on. Of course, I need to try them on but there are no sizes.

What size did you get and what fit did you go for? I'd love to know your thoughts and can't wait to see your new bangle. The WG clover like yours is the one I would get.

 

[glamourbag]

Please post your new bangle! I'm going to get that bangle, but I want to wear it like a big slip on bangle if it will work. Sizing has been my issue. I wear a size small according to the charts, and it does fit me snug as you see how most ladies wear it. I am not a snug fitting bangle person though, so definitely not the small. The medium fits me too but it's a bit loose.

Now I have this wild idea to get the largest size and make it look like a slip on. Of course, I need to try them on but there are no sizes.

What size did you get and what fit did you go for? I'd love to know your thoughts and can't wait to see your new bangle. The WG clover like yours is the one I would get.

Omg are we twins?!!!!!!!!
When I had the chance to make it into the store (during that two weeks we were open due to covid levels) my SA had a large yellow gold, a large white gold, a small rose gold and one extra small white gold. No mediums. And sadly no medium white golds which was what I loved most (followed closely by rose). Now my wrist is just over 5.5 inches, so when I tried the small my SA and husband both said that’s my size, and it probably is, but I have always naturally leaned towards a looser fit (even when I was younger and wearing much less pricey bracelets (think H clic clacs, etc. I always liked the look and feel of a bit looser than snug fit ) - think the “old school” bangle style. It looks effortless to me. So with that being the situation I was presented with at the time, I said I wasn’t committing until I tried medium. Well there was zero medium stock and then they closed again to the public so I told my SA I may very well prefer medium and that was what I was leaning towards. Long story short and fast forward to last week, the medium arrived and although I haven’t tried it (I did try a medium in the signature bangle a while back but never the medium clover) I just bought it anyway. Fingers crossed for me... worst case I switch it to the small as I know it fits and runs fine over my wrist bone and up 2.5 inches past my wrist bone towards the elbow. I’m hoping I prefer the medium!!!!! If you are similar to my size (Love 17, JUC 16) I think you need to try the large.... it might be a bit big but maybe not big enough to slip off without opening??? I never tried so I can’t say for certain but I know the fit you’re referring to and it could very well work! Here is a pic. The white and yellow are larges and the rose is small. I wish we could attach videos not just pics as you would get a better idea of the space as from this picture’s angle it looks like the small has no space. I hope you can try it soon...they are already popular enough but I feel like there has been a new, real desire for this piece world wide so everyone and their brother are clamouring for it.

 

[BigAkoya]

Omg are we twins?!!!!!!!!
When I had the chance to make it into the store (during that two weeks we were open due to covid levels) my SA had a large yellow gold, a large white gold, a small rose gold and one extra small white gold. No mediums. And sadly no medium white golds which was what I loved most (followed closely by rose). Now my wrist is just over 5.5 inches, so when I tried the small my SA and husband both said that’s my size, and it probably is, but I have always naturally leaned towards a looser fit (even when I was younger and wearing much less pricey bracelets (think H clic clacs, etc. I always liked the look and feel of a bit looser than snug fit ) - think the “old school” bangle style. It looks effortless to me. So with that being the situation I was presented with at the time, I said I wasn’t committing until I tried medium. Well there was zero medium stock and then they closed again to the public so I told my SA I may very well prefer medium and that was what I was leaning towards. Long story short and fast forward to last week, the medium arrived and although I haven’t tried it (I did try a medium in the signature bangle a while back but never the medium clover) I just bought it anyway. Fingers crossed for me... worst case I switch it to the small as I know it fits and runs fine over my wrist bone and up 2.5 inches past my wrist bone towards the elbow. I’m hoping I prefer the medium!!!!! If you are similar to my size (Love 17, JUC 16) I think you need to try the large.... it might be a bit big but maybe not big enough to slip off without opening??? I never tried so I can’t say for certain but I know the fit you’re referring to and it could very well work! Here is a pic. The white and yellow are larges and the rose is small. I wish we could attach videos not just pics as you would get a better idea of the space as from this picture’s angle it looks like the small has no space. I hope you can try it soon...they are already popular enough but I feel like there has been a new, real desire for this piece world wide so everyone and their brother are clamouring for it.View attachment 5065676View attachment 5065677

Wow.... we are wrist twins! My wrist is 5.75, and I have photos I can show you of a medium. For sure, if you thought the large was too big and the small too snug, the medium is your size! Good choice!

The first photo is me with a size small. The second photo is the medium.
Like you, I prefer it looser (yes, Love 17), but now... I'm on this kick to see how I would like it as a big bangle, almost to the point where I could slip it off, but not quite that big. Thanks for the photos. The large looks nice, but I think I might even try the XL as I want it big. If it doesn't look good, I will just get the medium. The small is a no for sure. Too snug and it will annoy me all day.

I think you made the right choice! Congrats again! I am so excited for you.

Sorry about the bad photos, but I hope you get an idea...
The lighting stinks, and I can't seem to take good photos!

 

[glamourbag]

Wow.... we are wrist twins! My wrist is 5.75, and I have photos I can show you of a medium. For sure, if you thought the large was too big and the small too snug, the medium is your size! Good choice!

The first photo is me with a size small. The second photo is the medium.
Like you, I prefer it looser (yes, Love 17), but now... I'm on this kick to see how I would like it as a big bangle, almost to the point where I could slip it off, but not quite that big. Thanks for the photos. The large looks nice, but I think I might even try the XL as I want it big. If it doesn't look good, I will just get the medium. The small is a no for sure. Too snug and it will annoy me all day.

I think you made the right choice! Congrats again! I am so excited for you.

Sorry about the bad photos, but I hope you get an idea...
The lighting stinks, and I can't seem to take good photos!

Thank you, Thank you! This is very helpful. OK you have relaxed my concern as I prefer here the look of the medium. I'm glad I'm not alone in liking a looser fit/look. Actually, your ring was what my eye went to first - It's fabulous. You must have the best ring collection: Frivole, Lotus, this....!

Yes, it's definitely worth a visit to see if the large / xl perlee can function as you are envisioning. And like you said, if you don't like the look after all, then you know the medium is a great option.

I'll let you know how it works out but this has helped me a lot! Thank you!

 

[chromemilou]

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[DS2006]

Wow.... we are wrist twins! My wrist is 5.75, and I have photos I can show you of a medium. For sure, if you thought the large was too big and the small too snug, the medium is your size! Good choice!

The first photo is me with a size small. The second photo is the medium.
Like you, I prefer it looser (yes, Love 17), but now... I'm on this kick to see how I would like it as a big bangle, almost to the point where I could slip it off, but not quite that big. Thanks for the photos. The large looks nice, but I think I might even try the XL as I want it big. If it doesn't look good, I will just get the medium. The small is a no for sure. Too snug and it will annoy me all day.

I think you made the right choice! Congrats again! I am so excited for you.

Sorry about the bad photos, but I hope you get an idea...
The lighting stinks, and I can't seem to take good photos!

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Oh, I like the medium on you! And that emerald ring!!! It could have been in Crazy Rich Asians!

 

[BigAkoya]

Oh, I like the medium on you! And that emerald ring!!! It could have been in Crazy Rich Asians!

Thank you so much for the comment on the ring. It's a Colombian emerald, and I am really happy with it.

Thanks also your for your thoughts on the size. I think you are right... I may just get the medium. My husband thinks wearing it as a big bangle will look "cheesy." He says slip-on bangles are always round, not oval.

 

[kimmy019]

Does anybody have any photos of their Perlee Signature Ring? If you wouldn't mind sharing what ring SIZE as well? I'm a size 52 for the Cartier JUC and having a hard time choosing what size I would need to order online for the Perlee ring. Thanks in advance!

 

[say brooke]

Is there really a price increase in USA too? I'm waiting for the WG Perlee Clover bracelet to come back in stock. Can one order this at the current price?

 

[BigAkoya]

Is there really a price increase in USA too? I'm waiting for the WG Perlee Clover bracelet to come back in stock. Can one order this at the current price?

Yes. I ordered a ring last week in my size as it was out of stock. I did not know about the price increase last week, so yes, you can order anytime. This ensures you will get your piece once they start making it again My SA said they are ramping up production again.

I would suggest just ordering it if you are serious, regardless of the rumored price increase. The benefit to ordering is you will be in the queue to receive one. Some pieces/sizes rarely hit the shelves due to popularity and are already spoken for from orders.

 

[say brooke]

Yes. I ordered a ring last week in my size as it was out of stock. I did not know about the price increase last week, so yes, you can order anytime. This ensures you will get your piece one they start making it again My SA said they are ramping up production again.

I would suggest just ordering it if you are serious, regardless of the rumored price increase. The benefit to ordering is you will be in the queue to receive one. Some pieces/sizes rarely hit the shelves due to popularity and are already spoken for from orders.

Thanks so much! I deffinetly want it as it'll be the perfect compliment to the 6M Magic pave necklace that I have. But I was going to get Bouton d'or earrings this week to complete my set. I already have the pendant which I bought a couple of months back. Ahhh... now will have to order the Perlee clover as I don't want to pay those extra $$. Even if its a 3% increase, its another 8 to $900 ON TOP of the hefty price tag.

 

[kimber418]

Yes. I ordered a ring last week in my size as it was out of stock. I did not know about the price increase last week, so yes, you can order anytime. This ensures you will get your piece once they start making it again My SA said they are ramping up production again.

I would suggest just ordering it if you are serious, regardless of the rumored price increase. The benefit to ordering is you will be in the queue to receive one. Some pieces/sizes rarely hit the shelves due to popularity and are already spoken for from orders.

Do you know the date of the price increase? I was going to try to get into a VCA boutique before the increase! I have owned the YG clover bracelet for many years and lately I want to add the white gold clover to my collection (thanks to this thread)~!

 

[BigAkoya]

Do you know the date of the price increase? I was going to try to get into a VCA boutique before the increase! I have owned the YG clover bracelet for many years and lately I want to add the white gold clover to my collection (thanks to this thread)~!

Hi, I do not know the price increase or even the US will be affected (assuming you are in the US). It seems other countries have confirmed, and the date seems to be May 11 with a 3% increase. The US increase though is still a bit of a mystery.

That said... a WG Clover! You too?!! See... it's like the best selling piece these days! There are none, zippo, in the US, at least not as of last week. I have not put my order in yet as I'm not sure on my size, but if I did know, it would make three of us fighting over the WG clover!

Since you already have the YG Clover and know what size you are, I would suggest just contacting your SA and put your order in! As I mentioned earlier, a 3% increase is not a biggie. It's more about getting your order so you can grab one of the few pieces that arrive.

I hope you get it, and wow... it would look amazing if you mix metals and stack them together. If you have an old Clover, I think the sizing names changed a year or two ago, so your "small" may not really be the "small" in today's terminology. You may want to measure your bangle and let your SA know to be sure.

 

[RitaLA]

I heard from my SA yesterday that the price increase was for Saudi Arabia but she said “don’t quote me.” I went ahead and paid for my guilloche bracelet even though I have to wait a while. I have 5 people ahead of me. Anyway, I didn’t want to take the chance

 

[lilpikachu]

I heard from my SA yesterday that the price increase was for Saudi Arabia but she said “don’t quote me.” I went ahead and paid for my guilloche bracelet even though I have to wait a while. I have 5 people ahead of me. Anyway, I didn’t want to take the chance

Good call to lock it in now - did you pay the full amount?
The guilloche bracelet is such a stunning piece! It’s on my wish list too