VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[eternallove4bag]

This thread is such a wealth of information! Have been a member of TPF for so long and I somehow missed this thread altogether! Excited to start brainstorming sessions here .. thank you to all the ladies contributing here. I am always afraid to ask questions in other threads for fear of derailing from the main topics there.

 

[Belle-brune]

Hi ladies,

just received my RG Frivole pave pendant ❤️ , my sister got the pink sapphire one! The Frivole Pave earrings were always on my list.
Do I really need to match the pendant? I’m used to wearing diamond studs in white gold and really need help deciding if I should do earrings in RG and be matchy matchy or go for WG?

My style is very casual, I wear VA RG sweet motif necklace doubled everyday with my new Frivole pave pendant. I wear VA YG five motif and alternate with onyx or MOP. I also have Cartier love bracelets in YG and RG. I don’t wear my Cartier much anymore as I don’t like the hassle of removing!

my question is: if you don’t care about being matchy matchy which metal would you go for? WG or RG ? and based on my daily wear of RG pieces, is it too much of a clash?
TIA and thank you for letting me share

 

[Belle-brune]

@Belle-brune this happened to pop up in my IG feed this morning. Hope this helps - seemed so timely!

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just received my RG pave pendant and as you know our SA found a pink sapphire one for my sister! Now trying to decide on which Frivole Pave earrings to get… WG or RG ?
Btw when deciding the Largest size was too flashy and really wanted a piece to wear on the daily so at least we can justify the price! It’s a very light piece but so much sparkle
what do you think ? Thank you for the picture

 

[innerpeace85]

Hi ladies,

just received my RG Frivole pave pendant ❤ , my sister got the pink sapphire one! The Frivole Pave earrings were always on my list.
Do I really need to match the pendant? I’m used to wearing diamond studs in white gold and really need help deciding if I should do earrings in RG and be matchy matchy or go for WG?

My style is very casual, I wear VA RG sweet motif necklace doubled everyday with my new Frivole pave pendant. I wear VA YG five motif and alternate with onyx or MOP. I also have Cartier love bracelets in YG and RG. I don’t wear my Cartier much anymore as I don’t like the hassle of removing!

my question is: if you don’t care about being matchy matchy which metal would you go for? WG or RG ? and based on my daily wear of RG pieces, is it too much of a clash?
TIA and thank you for letting me share

Congrats on the RG Frivole pendant! They are stunning
I don't mind mixing metals but I would still stick to RG Frivole earrings since I wouldn't want to break the set.

 

[Chanelandco]

Hi!
I am new to this subforum and need some help to decide on my first VCA piece.
I tried some bracelets but will probably get some earings to pair with! So I am trying to find the best option.
I know it is a matter of taste but would love to get your comments as you are knowledgeable. Thanks a lot!

 

[jenayb]

Hi!
I am new to this subforum and need some help to decide on my first VCA piece.
I tried some bracelets but will probably get some earings to pair with! So I am trying to find the best option.
I know it is a matter of taste but would love to get your comments as you are knowledgeable. Thanks a lot!

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For me, the WMOP pops on your skintone and by comparison to your existing stack and makes the biggest statement.

 

[jenayb]

just received my RG pave pendant and as you know our SA found a pink sapphire one for my sister! Now trying to decide on which Frivole Pave earrings to get… WG or RG ?
Btw when deciding the Largest size was too flashy and really wanted a piece to wear on the daily so at least we can justify the price! It’s a very light piece but so much sparkle
what do you think ? Thank you for the picture

I may be bias - I really love VCA's RG pave pieces, although their pave WG does appear to be more blingy to me. Although.... The WG almost creates the illusion of just one giant piece of bling, if that makes sense. WG if you are trying to be flashy with the earrings, and RG if you are not would be my opinion.

 

[innerpeace85]

I may be bias - I really love VCA's RG pave pieces, although their pave WG does appear to be more blingy to me. Although.... The WG almost creates the illusion of just one giant piece of bling, if that makes sense. WG if you are trying to be flashy with the earrings, and RG if you are not would be my opinion.

I agree to this. I feel YG/RG adds dimension to pave pieces whereas WG blends in with the pave and makes it more blingy.

 

[innerpeace85]

Hi!
I am new to this subforum and need some help to decide on my first VCA piece.
I tried some bracelets but will probably get some earings to pair with! So I am trying to find the best option.
I know it is a matter of taste but would love to get your comments as you are knowledgeable. Thanks a lot!

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All are beautiful on you but I like MOP and Guilloche. Is the regular Love RG?

 

[Belle-brune]

Hi!
I am new to this subforum and need some help to decide on my first VCA piece.
I tried some bracelets but will probably get some earings to pair with! So I am trying to find the best option.
I know it is a matter of taste but would love to get your comments as you are knowledgeable. Thanks a lot!

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Get all three hahaha! All these pieces are gorgeous
But if I had to choose I would do MOP, it is such a basic piece but so classic and goes with YG Cartier pieces and your color so well not to mention feminine!
I have onyx and MOP also classic YG Alhambra!
I just love MOP! As for guillauche, it easily scratches especially if you wanna stack with Cartier bracelets!
MOP gets my vote good luck !

 

[Chanelandco]

For me, the WMOP pops on your skintone and by comparison to your existing stack and makes the biggest statement.

Thanks for your reply
I love the MOP and think it is very feminine as well. I am hesitant because I wanted matching earing and not sure MOP earings will be ok for daily wear or if it will clash near my face if I can explain that way...

 

[Chanelandco]

Get all three hahaha! All these pieces are gorgeous
But if I had to choose I would do MOP, it is such a basic piece but so classic and goes with YG Cartier pieces and your color so well not to mention feminine!
I have onyx and MOP also classic YG Alhambra!
I just love MOP! As for guillauche, it easily scratches especially if you wanna stack with Cartier bracelets!
MOP gets my vote good luck !

Haha!! Only one bracelet !
Thank you for your reply.
Good point for the guilloche scratching against the other bracelets.
Do you think MOP earings will be easy to wear for my skintone ?

 

[Chanelandco]

All are beautiful on you but I like MOP and Guilloche. Is the regular Love RG?

Thanks fir the reply.
Yes regular love is rosegold and the other two are YG

 

[Belle-brune]

Haha!! Only one bracelet !
Thank you for your reply.
Good point for the guilloche scratching against the other bracelets.
Do you think MOP earings will be easy to wear for my skintone ?

Absolutely, will be very pretty on you and also try it in the magic size… you might love it more than regular

 

[BigAkoya]

Hi ladies,

just received my RG Frivole pave pendant ❤ , my sister got the pink sapphire one! The Frivole Pave earrings were always on my list.
Do I really need to match the pendant? I’m used to wearing diamond studs in white gold and really need help deciding if I should do earrings in RG and be matchy matchy or go for WG?

My style is very casual, I wear VA RG sweet motif necklace doubled everyday with my new Frivole pave pendant. I wear VA YG five motif and alternate with onyx or MOP. I also have Cartier love bracelets in YG and RG. I don’t wear my Cartier much anymore as I don’t like the hassle of removing!

my question is: if you don’t care about being matchy matchy which metal would you go for? WG or RG ? and based on my daily wear of RG pieces, is it too much of a clash?
TIA and thank you for letting me share

@Belle-brune Hi! I would stick with RG to match the set. I know many people do not care about matching (I never mix metals), and in some cases, it doesn't matter much, such as wearing diamond studs or a Love. These designs are completely different.

However, for you, because your pendant and earrings are both the Frivole design, to me, it looks hodge podgey when worn in different metals. The beauty of WG/platinum against diamonds is that it's a neutral background, similar to your studs. The metal takes a back seat, and the diamonds are the star. However, with RG, you actually "see" the metal which is the whole point of using RG, it's part of the look of the piece. The eye cannot miss the pendant is in RG, so lovely. Then next, the eye moves to the earring, and it's in WG. It looks off to me.

I think for Frivole, because the design is so artistic and you are wearing both Frivole on your neck and ears, matching metal elevates your gorgeous set. Mixing metals ruins the effect. If you were going to wear your studs, it doesn't matter as much as it's a completely different design. But I would not mix metals here for Frivole.

That's just my two cents. Hope it helps in your decision.
Congrats on your pendant and your soon to be earrings! I love love love the Frivole line!