VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[stylemechanel]

I think that you need to take a page out of your daughter's Style Book and get some inspiration. I hardly ever layer pieces but I am thinking of the all YG 10 motifs to layer with my YG white MOP 10 motifs.

If you want the layered look and don't want to take away from the beauty of the DBTY, why don't you try a necklace of the regular size motif or even the Sweet? I am trying to keep you within the Alhambra family without making you too matchy-matchy And at the same time trying to suggest something that would not compete with the DBTY.

Thank you Hadassa. I will be going back to my local boutique early next week to pick up my bracelet. I never thought about trying a Sweet, are the chains longer? Maybe the Magic necklace - I think those are bigger and have longer chains. I completely understand what you are saying about not being matchy matchy. I still remember my mother and grandmothers all wanting "sets" of things - the earrings and necklaces that they purchased together. I can still see it in my head so thank you for reminding me, and warning me not to fall down that path - it would be easy for me to do. Even now my inclination is to look at the onyx vintage alhambra necklaces (to go with the earrings). Somebody just slap me.

 

[PennyD2911]

Thank you Hadassa. I will be going back to my local boutique early next week to pick up my bracelet. I never thought about trying a Sweet, are the chains longer? Maybe the Magic necklace - I think those are bigger and have longer chains. I completely understand what you are saying about not being matchy matchy. I still remember my mother and grandmothers all wanting "sets" of things - the earrings and necklaces that they purchased together. I can still see it in my head so thank you for reminding me, and warning me not to fall down that path - it would be easy for me to do. Even now my inclination is to look at the onyx vintage alhambra necklaces (to go with the earrings). Somebody just slap me.

stylemechanel - I keep thinking how beautiful your Tiffany DBTY looked on you.
I would love to know what size diamond you have. If you'd rather not share that info I totally understand or if you would like to privately share please feel free to send me a PM.
You have me obsessing over the pendant now. I've admired them through the years but never purchased one.

 

[HADASSA]

Thank you Hadassa. I will be going back to my local boutique early next week to pick up my bracelet. I never thought about trying a Sweet, are the chains longer? Maybe the Magic necklace - I think those are bigger and have longer chains. I completely understand what you are saying about not being matchy matchy. I still remember my mother and grandmothers all wanting "sets" of things - the earrings and necklaces that they purchased together. I can still see it in my head so thank you for reminding me, and warning me not to fall down that path - it would be easy for me to do. Even now my inclination is to look at the onyx vintage alhambra necklaces (to go with the earrings). Somebody just slap me.

Here is a link to the Sweet and Vintage Alhambra Pendants in YG, PG and WG with and without diamonds. I don't know how much you wish to spend at this point but it gives a good idea what you would like to complement your DBTY

http://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/search/vintage-alhambra~sweet-alhambra/pendants

 

[bougainvillier]

Here is a link to the Sweet and Vintage Alhambra Pendants in YG, PG and WG with and without diamonds. I don't know how much you wish to spend at this point but it gives a good idea what you would like to complement your DBTY

http://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/search/vintage-alhambra~sweet-alhambra/pendants

I had wondered- does VCA offer a Sweet Alhambra Pendants in YG? I never saw it at the online boutique. Only the RG in Sweet size

 

[HADASSA]

I had wondered- does VCA offer a Sweet Alhambra Pendants in YG? I never saw it at the online boutique. Only the RG in Sweet size

Yes, Sweet in YG in clover and butterfly

 

[Candice0985]

Eeeeks! I'm so excited I just confirmed the purchase of my holiday pendant! I sent it out for sizing right away. It should be back in two weeks. I literally put down the phone after ordering and did a happy dance lol! This is my dream combination. I have always wanted a single motif VCA necklace but could not decide on MOP (wanted the luster) or onyx (too flat) and loved the diamond of the holiday pendants. Grey is my favourite colour and my wardrobe consists on black, grey, navy with jewel tone accents so I think this will be my best option I could ever hope for 😊.


Ps Naples FL is now sold out of the holiday pendants!

 

[kimber418]

Eeeeks! I'm so excited I just confirmed the purchase of my holiday pendant! I sent it out for sizing right away. It should be back in two weeks. I literally put down the phone after ordering and did a happy dance lol! This is my dream combination. I have always wanted a single motif VCA necklace but could not decide on MOP (wanted the luster) or onyx (too flat) and loved the diamond of the holiday pendants. Grey is my favourite colour and my wardrobe consists on black, grey, navy with jewel tone accents so I think this will be my best option I could ever hope for 😊.


Ps Naples FL is now sold out of the holiday pendants!

Congrats Candice! Post pictures when you get it! What did you have it sent out for?

 

[Harpertoo]

Eeeeks! I'm so excited I just confirmed the purchase of my holiday pendant! I sent it out for sizing right away. It should be back in two weeks. I literally put down the phone after ordering and did a happy dance lol! This is my dream combination. I have always wanted a single motif VCA necklace but could not decide on MOP (wanted the luster) or onyx (too flat) and loved the diamond of the holiday pendants. Grey is my favourite colour and my wardrobe consists on black, grey, navy with jewel tone accents so I think this will be my best option I could ever hope for 😊.


Ps Naples FL is now sold out of the holiday pendants!

Hope to see some modeling shots of the pendant!
Sounds lovely & perfect for your wardrobe.

I finally purchased the sweet onyx studs. (Arrived yesterday.) I think I first noticed them on a woman in SoHo about 7 years ago and have kind of been half pining for them ever since. (I've been a MOP devote.) My spouse accepted another assignment in EU, so I know I'll want some low key studs for travel & everyday and the onyx is perfect for me.....I'm considering these my moving gift!

 

[Aimee3]

Loving my newly bought YG Frivole Earrings!

We must have the same tastes! I love those earrings.
Sadly my earlobes are waaay too thin for them (of all things, why are my ears skinny?)
and it's not from wearing heavy earrings or even earrings at all since I didn't have them pierced until rather recently.
If you can please post a photo of them in your ears.
Enjoy them.

 

[CATEYES]

Hi Ladies, a few weeks ago I was having a dilemma about the holiday pendant (older posts in this thread). I worried if it would compete with my dbty necklace. At the time I wasn't able to see it in person and passed. Yesterday, at my local VCA, the SA had me try it on anyway. She really liked it on me and understood that I never take my dbty off. Here's the photo (sorry, I don't know how to size). I'm holding the holiday piece as far down as I can with the idea of using an extension of some kind. What do you think?

Please ignore my old décolletage ( should have used sunscreen as a teen).
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It looks so cute layered!! I didn't think I wanted the pendant because I am trying to focus on a malachite 10 motif but I really like this on you! Love the color variations and how you extended it..... oh man oh man......

 

[Candice0985]

Congrats Candice! Post pictures when you get it! What did you have it sent out for?

Thanks Kimber! I had it sent out to have it lengthened to 18 inches. 😊 I'll definitely post pictures when I get it! It should take a week or two and I cannot wait to get it!

Hope to see some modeling shots of the pendant!

Sounds lovely & perfect for your wardrobe.



I finally purchased the sweet onyx studs. (Arrived yesterday.) I think I first noticed them on a woman in SoHo about 7 years ago and have kind of been half pining for them ever since. (I've been a MOP devote.) My spouse accepted another assignment in EU, so I know I'll want some low key studs for travel & everyday and the onyx is perfect for me.....I'm considering these my moving gift!

Congrats Harper! I love the sweet studs. This is the most versatile size imo I think you definitely deserve a moving trip. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think I saw that you moved from Canada to Europe?

I will definitely post pics when I get it! I figured I'd have it lengthened right away rather than sending it I after receiving it. I'm not going to want to take it off once I get it lol. I'm still waiting on my amulette bracelet for sizing it's been 8 weeks and the chain for lengthening has still not arrived.....not cool Cartier!

 

[stylemechanel]

Here is a link to the Sweet and Vintage Alhambra Pendants in YG, PG and WG with and without diamonds. I don't know how much you wish to spend at this point but it gives a good idea what you would like to complement your DBTY

http://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/search/vintage-alhambra~sweet-alhambra/pendants

Hi Hadassa. Thank you so much for the link! I see many Sweets that are beautiful and will look forward to seeing them in person next week. I have seen the Sweets bracelets but hadn't seen any of the necklaces in person. Come to think of it neither Vegas or Beverly Hills had any on display. Oh, so many fun things to think about! Thank you again.

stylemechanel - I keep thinking how beautiful your Tiffany DBTY looked on you.
I would love to know what size diamond you have. If you'd rather not share that info I totally understand or if you would like to privately share please feel free to send me a PM.
You have me obsessing over the pendant now. I've admired them through the years but never purchased one.

Hi PennyD, I sent you a PM as I thought I might be taking this thread a little off topic and didn't want to get dinged my the mods. Let me know if you need any other info.

 

[stylemechanel]

Eeeeks! I'm so excited I just confirmed the purchase of my holiday pendant! I sent it out for sizing right away. It should be back in two weeks. I literally put down the phone after ordering and did a happy dance lol! This is my dream combination. I have always wanted a single motif VCA necklace but could not decide on MOP (wanted the luster) or onyx (too flat) and loved the diamond of the holiday pendants. Grey is my favourite colour and my wardrobe consists on black, grey, navy with jewel tone accents so I think this will be my best option I could ever hope for 😊.


Ps Naples FL is now sold out of the holiday pendants!

Congratulations Candice! I am so excited for you. I can picture you jumping up and down and doing your happy dance!! It sounds like the perfect piece for you and your wardrobe. Please share a picture when it arrives. Yeah for you!

 

[stylemechanel]

It looks so cute layered!! I didn't think I wanted the pendant because I am trying to focus on a malachite 10 motif but I really like this on you! Love the color variations and how you extended it..... oh man oh man......

Thank you Cateyes! I love your avatar by the way. I am still fence sitting and leaning heavily on no. Actually I think there will be much better options for me. I don't know why for the life of my I cannot just get up and walk away completely......hummmmm...maybe because it is beautiful. I just wish it would sell out already so I have no more issues and can concentrate on the right piece for me.

 

[stylemechanel]

Hope to see some modeling shots of the pendant!
Sounds lovely & perfect for your wardrobe.

I finally purchased the sweet onyx studs. (Arrived yesterday.) I think I first noticed them on a woman in SoHo about 7 years ago and have kind of been half pining for them ever since. (I've been a MOP devote.) My spouse accepted another assignment in EU, so I know I'll want some low key studs for travel & everyday and the onyx is perfect for me.....I'm considering these my moving gift!

Congratulations Hapertoo! It sounds like a perfect moving gift. Will you share a modeling picture?