VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[911snowball]

I love my Apple watch and the technology! I have the H version and have a colorful collection of the H leather straps they also sell.
I prefer the double tour strap and I find this helps bring down the "casual " factor and it is fine with my VCA. On a very dressy occasion (haven't had any lately!) I will bring out a more traditional watch set w/pave. But for everyday, I think the Apple watch can be fine with nice jewelry with the right strap.

 

[innerpeace85]

I like the one with the tiger eye and carnelian Alhambra! I tried it in the magic Alhambra 6 motif necklace and it’s a beautiful combo in person.

I have the 2-motif with butterfly and find it playful and elegant at the same time, plus I love butterflies so I’m biased. I also have the vintage carnelian single motif, which I wear more often as it goes so easily with everything.
With those options, the 2-motif carnelian could be worn more with formal and informal attire. Good luck deciding!

Butterfly gets my vote!

Both designs are amazing; you cannot go wrong. Go for the pretty stones too!

My vote is for the 2 motif TE/carnelian. I have them and get lots of use from them daily. I dress them up and wear them casually with shorts/jeans. I've tried on the butterfly ones before. They are pretty but I for some reason could not get over the slanted dangle of the butterflies.

I have both and used to love the butterfly more since I have the btf ring too. The neutral colours of the butterfly are easier to style. They go with everything. But I love the pop of colour on the carnelian too. They are more elegant and for special occasions. Look a bit too much for everyday..... at least for me.

I think the two-motif carnelian/TE is stunning. I am olive-complected. I tried these years ago and they were very flattering. I like the combination, the carnelian enhances the TE, the TE enhances the carnelian, and both enhance the gold and vice versa.

I personally do not care for the MOP/TE Butterfly motif. First, I would never pair these two stones together. Second, I'm not enamored with the flat butterfly. Third, I don't understand these earrings at all--they're neither alhambra nor fauna--to me they're a bizarre and unappealing-as if someone at VCA had the stones left over and said, "hey, let's do something with these". I'm expect some people love them, but I'm not a fan . . .

HOWEVER, this is my personal opinion so take it with a grain of salt . . .

I prefer carnelian and TE. I haven’t tried them on because they’ve never been in stock when I’m in store ... but one day.

I know these are WG, View attachment 5085375but I think they are gorgeous!

innerpeace, another vote for the carnelian/TE two motif. Although I believe I am considerably older than you and that might influence my advice, I feel the combination is very sophisticated and quite elegant. It is also not as often seen out and about which, to me, makes it even more notable.

+1 for the same reason Also agree with @Happyish re the colors and the butterfly mixed with clover. And with @911snowball re the singular appeal of this two motif
Congratulations @lulu-47 on your new bracelet!
@BigAkoya, thank goodness; I thought I was the only one who took some time and effort into finding the ear piercing and getting the earring in place

Thanks for the replies! I ended up passing on the MOP/TE butterfly pair since I am not sure of the dangling butterfly motif.
My SA did send me the TE/carnelian and I loved it much better on me than the 2 motif MOP pair. I had a Chanel ballet flats in neutral two tone - beige/black and I found it so hard to match with outfits that I ended up selling it. I think I will have similar problems with the 2 color earrings and I ended up returning it. Hoping VCA will release more colors in 2 motif earrings or even release 2 motif earrings with sweet/vintage sizes.

 

[queen b blue]

Maybe off topic but... I am considering to purchase an apple watch but I am afraid it will look too sporty/sloppy with my jewellery. I thought that gold would be probably better but it comes only in rose gold my all pieces are either in white or yellow gold. For the people who already owns one, which setting did you choose? Black, rose gold or silver? Also leather or milanese strap? TIA

I think you can totally pair your Apple Watch with VCA or other fine jewelry with the right strap. I have the H version which is a stainless steel case, and I got a 2-tone rose gold michele watch band to dress it up. HTH!

 

[sunnylovesjewelry]

i’ve been thinking about the mini lotus bracelet recently as a subtle, sparkly everyday piece...but worried i would grow out of it. does anyone have this piece? it doesn’t seem very popular.

 

[nightbefore]

@queen b blue & @911snowball double tour strap in fauve looks so classy! I hope they also have it available in 40mm in my country, thank you very much. I am only debating if I like the black case or silver case more, I hope I can try it in store

 

[TankerToad]

Maybe off topic but... I am considering to purchase an apple watch but I am afraid it will look too sporty/sloppy with my jewellery. I thought that gold would be probably better but it comes only in rose gold my all pieces are either in white or yellow gold. For the people who already owns one, which setting did you choose? Black, rose gold or silver? Also leather or milanese strap? TIA

I adore my Apple Watch & wear it all the time with VCA Alhambra brackets - I got the all black watch version - by Hermès & wear it with the rubber strap, barenia double tour or the smooth black Hermès leather strap
Here you can see it a little (along with my hair tie - haha- real life !

 

[Notorious Pink]

I adore my Apple Watch & wear it all the time with VCA Alhambra brackets - I got the all black watch version - by Hermès & wear it with the rubber strap, barenia double tour or the smooth black Hermès leather strap
Here you can see it a little (along with my hair tie - haha- real life !

@TankerToad you doing anything is like a seal of approval for me. I have been wanting an Apple Watch (I stopped wearing my good watches during lockdown and I just havent gotten back into them for everyday) but since I'm always so dressy I didn't know if I could make it work. I wish H did the rose gold case; I guess I will go with the black.

 

[jenaps]

Maybe off topic but... I am considering to purchase an apple watch but I am afraid it will look too sporty/sloppy with my jewellery. I thought that gold would be probably better but it comes only in rose gold my all pieces are either in white or yellow gold. For the people who already owns one, which setting did you choose? Black, rose gold or silver? Also leather or milanese strap? TIA

The Apple Watch rose gold is very pink. They have a stainless steel that’s more like white gold than the aluminum one and a yellow gold version you may want to try as well.
I have the blue one at the moment. One thing to think about is you will not have the watch that long before you’ll want to upgrade it to a newer version. Maybe a few years at most. The technology changes. Apple has also made their older watches not usuable anymore. So it’s more abt the straps. The oringinal Apple Watch strap fits my current watch.

 

[nightbefore]

@jenaps indeed but still I didn’t want to purchase something that doesn’t look very good with the rest of my outfit. I am leaning towards full black or silver as for classic waches I like ss watches more than yg watches.

@TankerToad I am supposed to look apple watch but I can’t take my eyes fromthat bracelet and jacket. It looks great on you! I actually like black case better but unfortunately fauve leather strap comes only with silver version I will try both combinations in silver case-fauve and black case-noir thank you very much for the photo and advice

@Notorious Pink I think you would be rocking the apple watch with double tour in rose mexico

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I am also looking into these lucky animals but can’t decide between the lion in TE or the heritage all gold. It doesn’t help that these are always hard to find in the boutique. Has anyone seen the heritage lion, at least?

@Happyish, do you have a photo of the securing button? I need to find those, too!

Dear gagabag, I found it!

I am also looking into these lucky animals but can’t decide between the lion in TE or the heritage all gold. It doesn’t help that these are always hard to find in the boutique. Has anyone seen the heritage lion, at least?

@Happyish, do you have a photo of the securing button? I need to find those, too!

Dear @gagabag, I found it!
Here's a photo of the buttons, loose, and the other attached to the back of a brooch.

 

[nicole0612]

I adore my Apple Watch & wear it all the time with VCA Alhambra brackets - I got the all black watch version - by Hermès & wear it with the rubber strap, barenia double tour or the smooth black Hermès leather strap
Here you can see it a little (along with my hair tie - haha- real life !

Gorgeous all around! Your Chanel dress is perfect with the onyx pave. I am laughing because I am wearing the exact same hair tie right now coordinating with yellow gold! (Not VCA, but a sister brand).

 

[BigAkoya]

i’ve been thinking about the mini lotus bracelet recently as a subtle, sparkly everyday piece...but worried i would grow out of it. does anyone have this piece? it doesn’t seem very popular.

I think it will twist and flop to the bottom unless you wear the bracelet super tight. It's very tiny, and yes, I think you might get sick of it, especially if you are already worried that now. Plus, when it flips, which will be most of the time, it's just a tiny tiny chain.
I don't know if you care about brand recognition, but I don't think that bracelet is easily recognizable as VCA, so that might be something to think about if that matters to you.

Does it have to be VCA? If you like subtle tiny sparkle, I think the Tiffany DBTY 5-diamond version is pretty. Subtle, sparkly, for everyday. The diamonds are everywhere, so it doesn't matter how your bracelet twists. Tiffany DBTY is iconic, so there are many variations of this bracelet in case you might be interested.

Elsa Peretti® Diamonds by the Yard® bracelet in platinum. | Tiffany & Co.

If you do want to stick with VCA, I would try the Frivole pave bracelet. I think the Frivole is far more artistic than the Lotus flower. The heart shaped petals, the 3-D look, sparkly diamonds.. I love Frivole. That's just me, and everyone has their preferences.

Good luck to you!

 

[cartierloverjs]

Gorgeous all around! Your Chanel dress is perfect with the onyx pave. I am laughing because I am wearing the exact same hair tie right now coordinating with yellow gold! (Not VCA, but a sister brand).

Would you mind sharing the hair tie link? Love it!

 

[TankerToad]

Would you mind sharing the hair tie link? Love it!

This brand is my favorite
I get these when I’m in Europe but I’ve seen them in nyc too
Invisibobbles
They come in a little clear square box

 

[innerpeace85]

Would you mind sharing the hair tie link? Love it!

This brand is my favorite
I get these when I’m in Europe but I’ve seen them in nyc too
Invisibobbles
They come in a little clear square box

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