VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[BigAkoya]

Thank you for replying. I wish I could try it on but no boutique near me. I did get a chance to try it on once on vacay but it was a way smaller size .

I went up a whole ring size on all my fingers recently. I am starting to notice my fingers swelling due to age.

I am aware of the open gap on the btf rings but the frivole ring seems to have less of it. So I was hoping it was tts so I wouldn’t stress about whwould correctly fit. It’s been awhile so I can’t quite remember what it looked like from the underside of the flower. I will dbl check on the website.

I will have to order it as my SA only has a 52 in stock. I hope it doesn’t take too long. It’s been on my wishlist for quite some time and I think I hesitated due to the fact that I have short stubby fingers .

I wish I could order the pave, but it will be the YG version.

Ditto here.. my ring size used to be 5.5. They just puffed up to 6.5, probably age too. I also have short fingers. I say get the ring! No one has perfect hands, and we are our own worse critic.
All you will see is that gorgeous shiny ring on your finger!

 

[Belle-brune]

Ok so I’m NOT a matchy-matchy person at all. BUT……… since you are wwwring all those pieces close to your face and the same general area I would prefer matching earrings to you pendant. To me, the RG pave pendant is clearly rose gold and the whole pendant has a soft rose hue. The WG pave frivole earrings are distinctly a different color and feel. If you like that specifically then do you. But I would prefer to match in this instance. If you were considering a bracelet in YG for example you could get away with WF pave earrings. But pendant and earrings which people would notice all In The same glance requires matching for me.

I agree, I also think it would be a complete look in a sense! Would it be too much for everyday wear, tbd thank you so much for your input!

 

[Belle-brune]

RG please! Even though I like RG and WG paired together but that’s only bracelets and rings for me. Congrats on your beautiful pendant!

You’re so sweet! Thank you

 

[Belle-brune]

@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!

love love your input! I think RG would look much better and agree that the design shows more in RG than WG… I truly love RG in general I might just go for it! The other piece I like also is the perlee pave in RG… it just looks so much better I mean the diamond contrast in RG really sparkles more than YG or WG! Another piece on my list
I have the perlee clover in both RG and YG and always get drawn RG
I didn’t have a hard time deciding on Cartier ballon Bleu RG, it was yes right away!
Thank you again

 

[LKNN]

Is the vintage WG 20 motif in onyx rare? I've seen the YG numerous times at various stores around the world but never the WG.

 

[TankerToad]

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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I like the look of #2
It’s warm and extremely elegant

 

[TankerToad]

Is the vintage WG 20 motif in onyx rare? I've seen the YG numerous times at various stores around the world but never the WG.

It’s a special order (without the pave)
Unless you get the white gold /onyx pave alternating 20 motif which is considered the NYC edition but now available
Very big difference in price even accounting for the SO premium

 

[TankerToad]

Is the vintage WG 20 motif in onyx rare? I've seen the YG numerous times at various stores around the world but never the WG.

It’s a special order (without the pave)
Unless you get the white gold /onyx pave alternating 20 motif which is considered the NYC edition but now available
Very big difference in price even accounting for the SO premium

 

[Chanelandco]

I like the look of #2
It’s warm and extremely elegant

Thanks Tankertoad!

 

[LKNN]

It’s a special order (without the pave)
Unless you get the white gold /onyx pave alternating 20 motif which is considered the NYC edition but now available
Very big difference in price even accounting for the SO premium

I was dreading that answer.
Should I expect more than a 25-30% premium for a WG SO do you know?

 

[EpiFanatic]

I was dreading that answer.
Should I expect more than a 25-30% premium for a WG SO do you know?

Yes, all my SOs have been WG and they ranged from 37.5%-42.1%. Just depends on their mood I guess.

 

[innerpeace85]

Yes, all my SOs have been WG and they ranged from 37.5%-42.1%. Just depends on their mood I guess.

That much markup to change the color of gold? VCA is crazy!

 

[smallfry]

Wolf and several other jewelry box manufacturers use Lusterloc linings to prevent tarnishing. Is Lusterloc safe for our VCA stones, like MOP and Tiger’s Eye?

 

[BigAkoya]

Wolf and several other jewelry box manufacturers use Lusterloc linings to prevent tarnishing. Is Lusterloc safe for our VCA stones, like MOP and Tiger’s Eye?

I love Wolf and have used their jewelry boxes for years and love them. My jeweler got me hooked on them. I buy them specifically for the Lusterloc. I separate my jewelry (e.g. fine jewelry, silver). For silver, I buy Tiffany, and the pieces have never tarnished which is quite amazing really. I have tried other brands (Smythson is a nice brand if you want to look into them), but I keep coming back to Wolf for the Lusterloc.

This is one of mine and my favorite. I have the pink color and love it (you can see it in the background of some of my photos if you want to check out the actual shade.. it is a gorgeous soft blush pink):
Caroline Large Jewelry Case | WOLF | WOLF (wolf1834.com)

 

[couturequeen]

I know what you mean by onyx being "angry". I have had my 5 motif onyx YG bracelet for 4 years now . I like atleast 2 pieces in the same stone to form a set and I have been trying to find something to go with the bracelet for a long time. I have tried vintage and magic earrings onyx, 10 motif and magic necklace onyx. It all ends up looking edgier than I am comfortable with and sometimes harsh as well. Maybe its time for me to give up on onyx and mix it with other pieces in my collection or even consider selling the 5 motif onyx.
I want a darker stone in Alhambra line and I am considering GMOP. I am planning to try both the magic pendant and 5 motif as a set before getting it to avoid the same mistake as onyx. Did you look into GMOP?

Give TE a try as well!

I really like onyx in PG. never feels edgy to me when I pull out those earrings.