VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Junkenpo]

I love that horse, rooster, and snake! I would definitely love to hear more. As an SO, are prices 30% over the other lucky brooches?

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I love that horse, rooster, and serpent! I would definitely love to hear more. As an SO, are prices 30% over the other lucky brooches?

No, they're not priced like special orders. They appear to be equivalently priced to the Lucky animals but this collection is made to order. Expect a wait of 6-8 months. But if you want it, it's worth the wait.
Also, I was wrong about the pig--that's part of the regular line and I'm not sure if there's a different horse, or if the horse in the regular line is considered a cross-over with this collection.
As I understand, there's an ox, rat, monkey, serpent, rooster and a dragon! Yes, there's a dragon . . . . Since there are twelve Chinese animal signs, and six are available now, I imagine that the remainder are a work in progress, with the balance to come.

 

[lynne_ross]

No, they're not priced like special orders. They appear to be equivalently priced to the Lucky animals but this collection is made to order. Expect a wait of 6-8 months. But if you want it, it's worth the wait.
Also, I was wrong about the pig--that's part of the regular line and I'm not sure if there's a different horse, or if the horse in the regular line is considered a cross-over with this collection.
As I understand, there's an ox, rat, monkey, serpent, rooster and a dragon! Yes, there's a dragon . . . . Since there are twelve Chinese animal signs, and six are available now, I imagine that the remainder are a work in progress, with the balance to come.

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What! There is a dragon? Was waiting for that one but not sure I like it from this picture…thanks will find out more from SA.

 

[BigAkoya]

I had a dream the other night about the VCA Monkey brooch . . . so I called . . .

VCA created a Chinese New Year collection featuring Lucky animals matching astrological motifs. The collection was released in January but apparently it's only available as a limited edition. They are available only as a special order, and will not have a general release. . . Don't quote me on this, but I think the animals include the monkey, snake, rat, ox, rooster and maybe, the horse and pig.
Not sure if the horse and pig are part of the Chinese New Year Collection or the regular line . . . If I find out more, I will post!

Thank you for sharing this. I am going to ask my SA if these can be SO in WG. I love love love the monkey.
I also love the bull/ox/goat... the black one with the horns! I think he's an ox?... but if they can make him in WG, he's going to be my Wall Street Bull!

These look so cute hanging off a 20. Although... I still have not figured out to hang a clip on the side of the chain. The plastic things I purchased don't work as the chain can still slip through. I've got my SA investigating what can be done to the pin to make it work because I really want to hang the little panda on the side and maybe others.

The monkey would look so beautiful hanging off one of your 20s, and you have tons of them! You could do a contrast color for a bigger pop.

Thanks again for sharing this!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

What! There is a dragon? Was waiting for that one but not sure I like it from this picture…thanks will find out more from SA.

When I saw the photo, my impression was the same as yours. But then they sent me a close-up. Look at all the detail . . . and he's smiling! So he's now gone up the list . . .
Does it matter that I'm not Year of the Monkey or Dragon? Hoping this won't result in bad ju-ju . . .

 

[nicole0612]

What! There is a dragon? Was waiting for that one but not sure I like it from this picture…thanks will find out more from SA.

I had the exact same thoughts! Loving the idea of the dragon and very interested, but it looks a bit too busy in this stylized rendering. I imagine and still hope that it is actually more refined and delicate than it appears.

 

[lynne_ross]

When I saw the photo, my impression was the same as yours. But then they sent me a close-up. Look at all the detail . . . and he's smiling! So he's now gone up the list . . .
Does it matter that I'm not Year of the Monkey or Dragon? Hoping this won't result in bad ju-ju . . .

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Oh he is smiling! Wish there was a way to see the real thing. My daughter is a dragon so seems appropriate. I love the rooster. My youngest and my dad are/were roosters. I could probably justify any animal haha.

 

[Junkenpo]

That dragon is gorgeous! DH and I are snakes; I rarely see them done so cutely. DS is a tiger, I would've loved to see how they interpreted that.

 

[BigAkoya]

When I saw the photo, my impression was the same as yours. But then they sent me a close-up. Look at all the detail . . . and he's smiling! So he's now gone up the list . . .
Does it matter that I'm not Year of the Monkey or Dragon? Hoping this won't result in bad ju-ju . . .

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No, it doesn't matter... you can be anything you want! I need to look up what I am, but for now, I'm the Year of the Panda!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

No, it doesn't matter... you can be anything you want! I need to look up what I am, but for now, I'm the Year of the Panda!

Oh, you make me laugh! A nice note of brevity to an otherwise bleh day . . .
The monkey makes me laugh, but the dragon is really growing on me . . . I wonder which one I dream of tonight?

 

[Deleted member 626500]

That dragon is gorgeous! DH and I are snakes; I rarely see them done so cutely. DS is a tiger, I would've loved to see how they interpreted that.

I expect the tiger is coming . . . I bet it's fabulous.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I had the exact same thoughts! Loving the idea of the dragon and very interested, but it looks a bit too busy in this stylized rendering. I imagine and still hope that it is actually more refined and delicate than it appears.

I agree. I'm hoping they add a photo of the dragon pinned to a lapel . . . some distance should help to give some perspective.

 

[TankerToad]

I had a dream the other night about the VCA Monkey brooch . . . so I called . . .

VCA created a Chinese New Year collection featuring Lucky animals matching astrological motifs. The collection was released in January but apparently it's only available as a limited edition. They are available only as a special order, and will not have a general release. . . Don't quote me on this, but I think the animals include the monkey, snake, rat, ox, rooster and maybe, the horse and pig.
Not sure if the horse and pig are part of the Chinese New Year Collection or the regular line . . . If I find out more, I will post!

There is a thread on this here

New VCA Lucky Animals brooches

Hi! Has anybody heard about new animal brooches launch?

forum.purseblog.com

Feel free to add some of your photos and updates !!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

There is a thread on this here

New VCA Lucky Animals brooches

Hi! Has anybody heard about new animal brooches launch?

forum.purseblog.com

Feel free to add some of your photos and updates !!

Oh my goodness! I didn't know. Thank you for pointing this out . . .

 

[missie1]

Happy Saturday Ladies,
I would love to hear your opinion if I were to SO GMOP necklace and bracelet, should I go with RG or YG? My dilemma is most of my other pieces are YG, but GMOP does pair better with RG.
much appreciate your thoughts.

I just received my SO in RG GMOP and the combo is definitely amazing. The RG is very subtle and can still be mixed with YG pieces. I would go for it