VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Belle-brune]

I love the Frivole collection and have the WG pave BTF ring and matching earrings. It's my favorite of all VCA collections, and the pave makes the piece pop. I wear them very casual.

If it were me, I would sell the gold pendant and get the large pave pendant (no need to have two Frivole pendants). It is very pretty especially if you wear short pendants. The large is not that much more in price than the small, but size-wise, it's a big difference to me. If you cannot swing the large, then for sure, I would get the small in pave.

For metal, unless you really really love RG, I would get YG. RG is trendy now hence it feels fresh. But RG was also once fashionable but faded (you could not even buy RG pieces as part of regular stock). Yes, now it's back, but I think RG may fade again. YG, WG, or platinum will always remain in my opinion. And for me, I never mix metals, so just something to think about. For me I would choose the WG. It's all preference of course.

Regardless of metal, I think you will love the pave... Frivole sparkles like crazy!
Good luck to you!

Great input, you’ve touched on so many points that are on the back of my mind! I always considered WG and YG to be best choices especially for large pieces!

I wear diamond studs everyday so wasn’t worried about matching although frivole pave earrings in WG are on my list and matching is something to consider.

Due to availability issues with VCA now my SA doesn’t have any of them in store to try and compare but promised to meet with her this week as she will have one Frivole pave with pink sapphire in to try!

I would love to swing the Large size but it’s very close to the earrings on my wish list! Ahhh so many decisions
enjoy your pieces, they are gorgeous !

 

[periogirl28]

Great input, you’ve touched on so many points that are on the back of my mind! I always considered WG and YG to be best choices especially for large pieces!

I wear diamond studs everyday so wasn’t worried about matching although frivole pave earrings in WG are on my list and matching is something to consider.

Due to availability issues with VCA now my SA doesn’t have any of them in store to try and compare but promised to meet with her this week as she will have one Frivole pave with pink sapphire in to try!

I would love to swing the Large size but it’s very close to the earrings on my wish list! Ahhh so many decisions
enjoy your pieces, they are gorgeous !

My 2 cents is to get the one with the pink sapphire in the centre, if you are thinking of RG anyway. Having tried both versions, I find that just that little bit of pink in the middle brings out the RG much more and it is a Limited Edition. Once they are gone, I think VCA will no longer make it.

 

[smallfry]

Hello lovelies! Has anyone purchased a piece from the VCA website that they find needs to be altered once they’ve received it? If so, what has your experience been, please?

 

[BigAkoya]

Great input, you’ve touched on so many points that are on the back of my mind! I always considered WG and YG to be best choices especially for large pieces!

I wear diamond studs everyday so wasn’t worried about matching although frivole pave earrings in WG are on my list and matching is something to consider.

Due to availability issues with VCA now my SA doesn’t have any of them in store to try and compare but promised to meet with her this week as she will have one Frivole pave with pink sapphire in to try!

I would love to swing the Large size but it’s very close to the earrings on my wish list! Ahhh so many decisions
enjoy your pieces, they are gorgeous !

If the WG pave earrings are on your list, I would for sure get the WG pave pendant. It's a perfect match, and so beautiful. Then you could skip the large pendant and get the small as the earrings and pendant will create a nice set and bling. Try on both pendants though as the size is a big difference to me.

The earrings and necklace set might be pricey, but it is totally worth it. For me, I would skip buying random pieces if buying them is "just to have" or to "hold one over". I would focus on your true wish list, the pieces you love. For me, VCA pieces are not impulse buys for instant gratification (not saying you're doing this or it should not be done of course, it's just my personal view to share that I don't buy this way). VCA is pricey, hence I like to plan out my sets and focus on getting them.

Those are just my thoughts to share. I know it's all preference. Good luck to you! It's so exciting, isn't it? Half the fun of collecting VCA (and any fine jewelry) is the dreaming and planning.

 

[Belle-brune]

My 2 cents is to get the one with the pink sapphire in the centre, if you are thinking of RG anyway. Having tried both versions, I find that just that little bit of pink in the middle brings out the RG much more and it is a Limited Edition. Once they are gone, I think VCA will no longer make it.

Honestly my SA said the same thing, it’s very hard to find and the sapphire really does bring out the RG! So went tried it on and decided to get RG with diamond in the center!
my sister on the other hand loved it so she decided to get it. I think it looks gorgeous, next on the list are frivole RG earrings to match
I will wait for mine to be located, I think VCA is just limited in production at the moment.

 

[911snowball]

Belle, I think the one with the pink sapphire in the center is especially nice on you. The pink is accented beautifully by your dark hair.
It is very flattering. I am a huge fan of the frivole collection in general and own many pieces, it has wonderful sparkle. Congratulations and you are sure to receive many compliments!

 

[BigAkoya]

Honestly my SA said the same thing, it’s very hard to find and the sapphire really does bring out the RG! So went tried it on and decided to get RG with diamond in the center!
my sister on the other hand loved it so she decided to get it. I think it looks gorgeous, next on the list are frivole RG earrings to match
I will wait for mine to be located, I think VCA is just limited in production at the moment.

It looks great! Yes, get the set! Gorgeous on you.

 

[innerpeace85]

Honestly my SA said the same thing, it’s very hard to find and the sapphire really does bring out the RG! So went tried it on and decided to get RG with diamond in the center!
my sister on the other hand loved it so she decided to get it. I think it looks gorgeous, next on the list are frivole RG earrings to match
I will wait for mine to be located, I think VCA is just limited in production at the moment.

So pretty! Did you try on the RG Frivole earrings all pave with the pink sapphire/pave Frivole pendant? What did you think of the two together? TIA

 

[Belle-brune]

If the WG pave earrings are on your list, I would for sure get the WG pave pendant. It's a perfect match, and so beautiful. Then you could skip the large pendant and get the small as the earrings and pendant will create a nice set and bling. Try on both pendants though as the size is a big difference to me.

The earrings and necklace set might be pricey, but it is totally worth it. For me, I would skip buying random pieces if buying them is "just to have" or to "hold one over". I would focus on your true wish list, the pieces you love. For me, VCA pieces are not impulse buys for instant gratification (not saying you're doing this or it should not be done of course, it's just my personal view to share that I don't buy this way). VCA is pricey, hence I like to plan out my sets and focus on getting them.

Those are just my thoughts to share. I know it's all preference. Good luck to you! It's so exciting, isn't it? Half the fun of collecting VCA (and any fine jewelry) is the dreaming and planning.

I passed on the large one as I like jewelry that can be worn everyday kind of cost per wear! So the small size is perfect and will make a nice set once I get the earrings!
I do like WG but when I tried RG it was also pretty like you said it is so much fun collection VCA pieces and sticking to a wish list is best as to not do impulse purchases! Per my SA you can’t go wrong with any VCA pieces

 

[Belle-brune]

Belle, I think the one with the pink sapphire in the center is especially nice on you. The pink is accented beautifully by your dark hair.
It is very flattering. I am a huge fan of the frivole collection in general and own many pieces, it has wonderful sparkle. Congratulations and you are sure to receive many compliments!

Thank you, we share same love for the Frivole collection. My sister couldn’t resist so she bought it, we have same complexion/ hair color and it looked gorgeous on both of us!
I decided to get RG all pave only because I’m picky and can match to Frivole pave RG earrings, my SA can’t find earrings to match with pink sapphire!

 

[Belle-brune]

So pretty! Did you try on the RG Frivole earrings all pave with the pink sapphire/pave Frivole pendant? What did you think of the two together? TIA

They are not available so impossible to get and that’s the reason I decided to get RG pave with diamonds to match with earrings later!
From my understanding they made or are making limited quantities and will eventually stop so it will become a special piece later!
My sister is much younger and loved it so I’m happy for her, I will post a picture when mine arrives!
I tried it on with my sweet Alhambra 16 motif RG I wear everyday

 

[innerpeace85]

They are not available so impossible to get and that’s the reason I decided to get RG pave with diamonds to match with earrings later!
From my understanding they made or are making limited quantities and will eventually stop so it will become a special piece later!
My sister is much younger and loved it so I’m happy for her, I will post a picture when mine arrives!
I tried it on with my sweet Alhambra 16 motif RG I wear everyday

We are twins on the 16 motif RG necklace! Isn’t it so versatile?
I have RG Frivole all pave earrings and I am wondering if I should get the matching pendant or get the pendant with pink sapphire since I have vintage pave RG pendant. It looks like we might be twins on that set too

 

[Belle-brune]

We are twins on the 16 motif RG necklace! Isn’t it so versatile?
I have RG Frivole all pave earrings and I am wondering if I should get the matching pendant or get the pendant with pink sapphire since I have vintage pave RG pendant. It looks like we might be twins on that set too

I think we will be twins on the earrings soon, they are gorgeous I can’t wait… do you find yourself wearing them daily ?
As far as the sweet Alhambra I simply love how easy and care free vs my onyx 10 motif for example!
I decided on RG pave to match the earrings on my list. My SA thinks either diamonds or pink sapphire would go together… I just changed my mind on the sapphire!
It’s a sparkly happy piece so seeing it on my sister doesn’t feel like completely passing on it!
I hope I don’t regret as I already ordered all pave
I think you will love the pendant whichever color you decide to layer with the sweet as I’m hoping to wear both everyday!
Plus you will have a complete set

 

[periogirl28]

Honestly my SA said the same thing, it’s very hard to find and the sapphire really does bring out the RG! So went tried it on and decided to get RG with diamond in the center!
my sister on the other hand loved it so she decided to get it. I think it looks gorgeous, next on the list are frivole RG earrings to match
I will wait for mine to be located, I think VCA is just limited in production at the moment.

Congrats! My sister and I share jewellery and bags all the time. Just sayin’! I am sure the pink sapphire earrings are still out there, just perhaps not in your country at the moment.

 

[Belle-brune]

Congrats! My sister and I share jewellery and bags all the time. Just sayin’! I am sure the pink sapphire earrings are still out there, just perhaps not in your country at the moment.

Yes, we love sharing! She has a nice collection of Chanel and VCA! She’s young and calculates her purchases… I on the other hand very impulsive
We are in the US so we just go by what our SA is SoCal knows