VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[glamourbag]

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)

I hope you don't mind my asking: Do you place your wg pieces in here as well? Do you place them directly inside (vs for example storing each inside a sulphur free zip bag first and then placing them in the box? I have had no issues doing what I've been doing (storing in my Non-Wolf jewelry box) but I keep hearing about sulphur gas emissions, etc. which can impact metals (not just silver) over the long term. As Wolf has their linings specially constructed to filter these emissions, I presume they are not coated (like silver anti-tarnish storage bags sometimes are) so there is no residue or anything which could affect stones or metals. I know... sounds like a silly or anal question but as you have experience with precious metals and Wolf I figured there is no one better to ask! TY!

 

[BigAkoya]

I hope you don't mind my asking: Do you place your wg pieces in here as well? Do you place them directly inside (vs for example storing each inside a sulphur free zip bag first and then placing them in the box? I have had no issues doing what I've been doing (storing in my Non-Wolf jewelry box) but I keep hearing about sulphur gas emissions, etc. which can impact metals (not just silver) over the long term. As Wolf has their linings specially constructed to filter these emissions, I presume they are not coated (like silver anti-tarnish storage bags sometimes are) so there is no residue or anything which could affect stones or metals. I know... sounds like a silly or anal question but as you have experience with precious metals and Wolf I figured there is no one better to ask! TY!

Hi! I do not mind at all and am always happy to help here on this forum if I can.
I place my pieces loose in the jewelry box. I do not put them in a bag. And yes, Wolf is not coated (like those bags or cloths that have chemicals in them) and will not hurt stones. I have gemstone jewelry with sapphires, emeralds, rubies, etc. I also have lots of pearls and no issues at all, even with my pearls which are the most sensitive. I do keep my silver separate.

Oh, and for what it's worth. I used to stick my earrings vertical in the ring slots. Over time, I realized the earring posts would poke little holes in the fabric and make it look ugly (e.g. think diamond earring stud posts sticking into the fabric). I purchased a new jewelry box and no longer do that. Ring slots are now only for rings, and I put my earrings in the little cubby holes. So... FYI... don't poke holes in the fabric with those earring posts (if that matters to you).

Also, if you are considering Wolf, check amazon for prices or wait until a sale if you're not in a hurry. Wolf has sales every now and then, not often (Mother's Day, Father's Day). For sure, around Christmas or after, they will have a sale. I will say though, if you like the pink, that color is often sold out, so check amazon too.

Here are some old photos I previously posted so you can see how I store sets. You can see the earrings sit in a cubby hole, not straight up in a ring holder slot (I hope that makes sense).
The jewelry box in the photo is the Pink Large Caroline.. the Lotus and Frivole pieces are on the right side of the jewelry box and the Alhambra pieces are on the left. You can compare that to the layout on the website. Lots of storage, and you can pull out each tray.
I hope this helps.

P.S. The Lotus ring looks lonely now. When my Lotus earrings arrive, I will put those little guys in the same cubby hole as the ring, so they’ll be buddies. There is lots of room and more importantly, the cubby holes are a good size. Some of the smaller boxes have cubby holes that are worthless, so take a look at your pieces to assess what you need.

 

[eternallove4bag]

Hi! I do not mind at all and am always happy to help here on this forum if I can.
I place my pieces loose in the jewelry box. I do not put them in a bag. And yes, Wolf is not coated (like those bags or cloths that have chemicals in them) and will not hurt stones. I have gemstone jewelry with sapphires, emeralds, rubies, etc. I also have lots of pearls and no issues at all, even with my pearls which are the most sensitive. I do keep my silver separate.

Oh, and for what it's worth. I used to stick my earrings vertical in the ring slots. Over time, I realized the earring posts would poke little holes in the fabric and make it look ugly (e.g. think diamond earring stud posts sticking into the fabric). I purchased a new jewelry box and no longer do that. Ring slots are now only for rings, and I put my earrings in the little cubby holes. So... FYI... don't poke holes in the fabric with those earring posts (if that matters to you).

Also, if you are considering Wolf, check amazon for prices or wait until a sale if you're not in a hurry. Wolf has sales every now and then, not often (Mother's Day, Father's Day). For sure, around Christmas or after, they will have a sale. I will say though, if you like the pink, that color is often sold out, so check amazon too.

Here are some old photos I previously posted so you can see how I store sets. You can see the earrings sit in a cubby hole, not straight up in a ring holder slot (I hope that makes sense).
The jewelry box in the photo is the Pink Large Caroline.. the Lotus and Frivole pieces are on the right side of the jewelry box and the Alhambra pieces are on the left. You can compare that to the layout on the website. Lots of storage, and you can pull out each tray.
I hope this helps.

P.S. The Lotus ring looks lonely now. When my Lotus earrings arrive, I will put those little guys in the same cubby hole as the ring, so they’ll be buddies. There is lots of room and more importantly, the cubby holes are a good size. Some of the smaller boxes have cubby holes that are worthless, so take a look at your pieces to assess what you need. View attachment 5136366View attachment 5136367

I love the way you store your jewelry! Easier to find everything, right? I use similar boxes but mine are from the container store. I completely missed out on the Wolf storage solutions. Now I am wondering if these are safer to store jewelry in as compared to the ones I got from the container store!

 

[glamourbag]

Hi! I do not mind at all and am always happy to help here on this forum if I can.
I place my pieces loose in the jewelry box. I do not put them in a bag. And yes, Wolf is not coated (like those bags or cloths that have chemicals in them) and will not hurt stones. I have gemstone jewelry with sapphires, emeralds, rubies, etc. I also have lots of pearls and no issues at all, even with my pearls which are the most sensitive. I do keep my silver separate.

Oh, and for what it's worth. I used to stick my earrings vertical in the ring slots. Over time, I realized the earring posts would poke little holes in the fabric and make it look ugly (e.g. think diamond earring stud posts sticking into the fabric). I purchased a new jewelry box and no longer do that. Ring slots are now only for rings, and I put my earrings in the little cubby holes. So... FYI... don't poke holes in the fabric with those earring posts (if that matters to you).

Also, if you are considering Wolf, check amazon for prices or wait until a sale if you're not in a hurry. Wolf has sales every now and then, not often (Mother's Day, Father's Day). For sure, around Christmas or after, they will have a sale. I will say though, if you like the pink, that color is often sold out, so check amazon too.

Here are some old photos I previously posted so you can see how I store sets. You can see the earrings sit in a cubby hole, not straight up in a ring holder slot (I hope that makes sense).
The jewelry box in the photo is the Pink Large Caroline.. the Lotus and Frivole pieces are on the right side of the jewelry box and the Alhambra pieces are on the left. You can compare that to the layout on the website. Lots of storage, and you can pull out each tray.
I hope this helps.

P.S. The Lotus ring looks lonely now. When my Lotus earrings arrive, I will put those little guys in the same cubby hole as the ring, so they’ll be buddies. There is lots of room and more importantly, the cubby holes are a good size. Some of the smaller boxes have cubby holes that are worthless, so take a look at your pieces to assess what you need.
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Oh THANK YOU! This is so very helpful! You are a wealth of knowledge and thank you for sharing this as this is 100% perfect and puts my mind at rest. It is a relief to know its suitable for stones/pearls too. I love the pink but I dont know if I can wait until sale season so I may need to act in advance. I will check Amazon too (great tip). I love!

 

[glamourbag]

I love the way you store your jewelry! Easier to find everything, right? I use similar boxes but mine are from the container store. I completely missed out on the Wolf storage solutions. Now I am wondering if these are safer to store jewelry in as compared to the ones I got from the container store!

Me too! Then I was hearing how some materials (for cases and linings) can emit gasses and over time can impact the metals! At these prices I certainly don't want to be taking chances. I know anti-tarnish squares and silica packs and anti-sulphur bags are spoken of often as helpful but really...who wants a jewelry case full of pretty items sitting in plastic bags and amongst silica packs? I mean we do what we have to do but if there is a better solution (which sounds like Wolf is) then I'm all for it! Thx to @BigAkoya we now know!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Me too! Then I was hearing how some materials (for cases and linings) can emit gasses and over time can impact the metals! At these prices I certainly don't want to be taking chances. I know anti-tarnish squares and silica packs and anti-sulphur bags are spoken of often as helpful but really...who wants a jewelry case full of pretty items sitting in plastic bags and amongst silica packs? I mean we do what we have to do but if there is a better solution (which sounds like Wolf is) then I'm all for it! Thx to @BigAkoya we now know!

Ditto! Omg I wasn’t even aware of this! Imagine our precious jewelry pieces getting tarnished or spoilt by the gases! Thanks to @BigAkoya now we know! Okay going to check out the Wolf cases now.

 

[Scorpio_VC]

Hi, I'm new to all of this and just have (hopefully) a simple and straightforward question. I'm posting to here since I have a new account and I'm restricted from starting a new thread.

I have a piece of VCA jewelry that I'm looking to sell. The piece is authentic but I don't have a certificate of authenticity for it and I don't want to spend the money to go through the process. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to go about selling the piece without a certificate? Are there recommended resellers, platforms or processes that I can go through? I obtained the piece from a friend and I've had it for long while but now post-pandemic I've decided to part with it. Any recommendations, tips or just general information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[missie1]

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 love both MOP and Onyx with your existing stack. The MOP pops more with your skin stone and is more versatile from a wardrobe perspective.

 

[missie1]

Hi, I'm new to all of this and just have (hopefully) a simple and straightforward question. I'm posting to here since I have a new account and I'm restricted from starting a new thread.

I have a piece of VCA jewelry that I'm looking to sell. The piece is authentic but I don't have a certificate of authenticity for it and I don't want to spend the money to go through the process. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to go about selling the piece without a certificate? Are there recommended resellers, platforms or processes that I can go through? I obtained the piece from a friend and I've had it for long while but now post-pandemic I've decided to part with it. Any recommendations, tips or just general information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I would recommend checking with Fashionphile as it will be difficult to sell without COA to any knowledgeable person with so many super fakes out here. Good Luck

 

[etoupebirkin]

Hi! I do not mind at all and am always happy to help here on this forum if I can.
I place my pieces loose in the jewelry box. I do not put them in a bag. And yes, Wolf is not coated (like those bags or cloths that have chemicals in them) and will not hurt stones. I have gemstone jewelry with sapphires, emeralds, rubies, etc. I also have lots of pearls and no issues at all, even with my pearls which are the most sensitive. I do keep my silver separate.

Oh, and for what it's worth. I used to stick my earrings vertical in the ring slots. Over time, I realized the earring posts would poke little holes in the fabric and make it look ugly (e.g. think diamond earring stud posts sticking into the fabric). I purchased a new jewelry box and no longer do that. Ring slots are now only for rings, and I put my earrings in the little cubby holes. So... FYI... don't poke holes in the fabric with those earring posts (if that matters to you).

Also, if you are considering Wolf, check amazon for prices or wait until a sale if you're not in a hurry. Wolf has sales every now and then, not often (Mother's Day, Father's Day). For sure, around Christmas or after, they will have a sale. I will say though, if you like the pink, that color is often sold out, so check amazon too.

Here are some old photos I previously posted so you can see how I store sets. You can see the earrings sit in a cubby hole, not straight up in a ring holder slot (I hope that makes sense).
The jewelry box in the photo is the Pink Large Caroline.. the Lotus and Frivole pieces are on the right side of the jewelry box and the Alhambra pieces are on the left. You can compare that to the layout on the website. Lots of storage, and you can pull out each tray.
I hope this helps.

P.S. The Lotus ring looks lonely now. When my Lotus earrings arrive, I will put those little guys in the same cubby hole as the ring, so they’ll be buddies. There is lots of room and more importantly, the cubby holes are a good size. Some of the smaller boxes have cubby holes that are worthless, so take a look at your pieces to assess what you need.
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Is it safe to keep VCA in their VCA boxes?!!!
That’s how I store my pieces.

 

[880]

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

RG! I think it’s more casual and youthful nowadays (I say this having spent a few decades — okay most of my adult life— in WG)
love the pieces you chose and the way that you combine them!

 

[880]

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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@Chanelandco, I think the MOP, GMOP and gold look fabulous on your skintone, but since I’ve seen you in the action shot of the black and white and yellow dress, the ombré CDC and the Jaune KP, I think of you as a person who wears bigger, bolder things (I also wear bigger bolder things). have you considered the six motif magic necklace in GMOP and onyx? I think it is about 12K .Or the buton d’or dangling Diamond earrings in mixed wg and YG? I think both pieces would be fabulous on you! Hope you don’t mind my suggesting other items than the ones you tried on! I know this is the VCA Subforum, but have you also tried on some Bulgari (whispers lol) I think you would rock the serpenti line especially with your Cartier! Also VCA has a fabulous cuff in YG called the Etruscan cuff. It’s hammered and large and sexy bc it follows the curve of your wrist and makes you feel like a goddess. @BigAkoya gave me some great advice re the Etruscan versus the Elsa Peretti at one point. I believe the Etruscan, the lotus ring and buton d’or wg yg Diamond earrings are around the same price category

 

[Chanelandco]

@Chanelandco, I think the MOP, GMOP and gold look fabulous on your skintone, but since I’ve seen you in the action shot of the black and white and yellow dress, the ombré CDC and the Jaune KP, I think of you as a person who wears bigger, bolder things (I also wear bigger bolder things). have you considered the six motif magic necklace in GMOP and onyx? I think it is about 12K .Or the buton d’or dangling Diamond earrings in mixed wg and YG? I think both pieces would be fabulous on you! Hope you don’t mind my suggesting other items than the ones you tried on! I know this is the VCA Subforum, but have you also tried on some Bulgari (whispers lol) I think you would rock the serpenti line especially with your Cartier! Also VCA has a fabulous cuff in YG called the Etruscan cuff. It’s hammered and large and sexy bc it follows the curve of your wrist and makes you feel like a goddess. @BigAkoya gave me some great advice re the Etruscan versus the Elsa Peretti at one point. I believe the Etruscan, the lotus ring and buton d’or wg yg Diamond earrings are around the same price category

Thanks for your comments hun!
I am very new to VCA so thanks for sharing your suggestionS.
I love bold pieces as well. But I have a very simple life, meaning Not going out quite often..
I think the Etruscan is fabulous! But I will have a hard time using it often.
However, I already checked several threads about the magic 6 motifs necklace and this one might be more wearable for me.
I am looking foward going back to try on some pieces again.

 

[BigAkoya]

Is it safe to keep VCA in their VCA boxes?!!!
That’s how I store my pieces.

I think if they are stored in a temperature-controlled environment, which I am sure they are, it's perfectly fine. For me, I like knowing there is an extra step, and this is especially true for my silver pieces.

The main thing for me though is all my jewelry is easily accessible so I can pick and choose each day.
And sometimes at night.... I like to open up my boxes and stare at them glitter.

Here is what Wolf says about their lining.. protects for 35 years! It's really unbelievable that not one piece of my Tiffany silver has tarnished. Dinged up, yes, but not tarnished at all. I will certainly buy a new jewelry box before that time!

 

[SouthTampa]

Hi! I do not mind at all and am always happy to help here on this forum if I can.
I place my pieces loose in the jewelry box. I do not put them in a bag. And yes, Wolf is not coated (like those bags or cloths that have chemicals in them) and will not hurt stones. I have gemstone jewelry with sapphires, emeralds, rubies, etc. I also have lots of pearls and no issues at all, even with my pearls which are the most sensitive. I do keep my silver separate.

Oh, and for what it's worth. I used to stick my earrings vertical in the ring slots. Over time, I realized the earring posts would poke little holes in the fabric and make it look ugly (e.g. think diamond earring stud posts sticking into the fabric). I purchased a new jewelry box and no longer do that. Ring slots are now only for rings, and I put my earrings in the little cubby holes. So... FYI... don't poke holes in the fabric with those earring posts (if that matters to you).

Also, if you are considering Wolf, check amazon for prices or wait until a sale if you're not in a hurry. Wolf has sales every now and then, not often (Mother's Day, Father's Day). For sure, around Christmas or after, they will have a sale. I will say though, if you like the pink, that color is often sold out, so check amazon too.

Here are some old photos I previously posted so you can see how I store sets. You can see the earrings sit in a cubby hole, not straight up in a ring holder slot (I hope that makes sense).
The jewelry box in the photo is the Pink Large Caroline.. the Lotus and Frivole pieces are on the right side of the jewelry box and the Alhambra pieces are on the left. You can compare that to the layout on the website. Lots of storage, and you can pull out each tray.
I hope this helps.

P.S. The Lotus ring looks lonely now. When my Lotus earrings arrive, I will put those little guys in the same cubby hole as the ring, so they’ll be buddies. There is lots of room and more importantly, the cubby holes are a good size. Some of the smaller boxes have cubby holes that are worthless, so take a look at your pieces to assess what you need.
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I think that your jewelry does not suit you anymore. Feel free to forward to my attention, along with
the Wolf. We would not want your pieces to be homesick. Seriously, every piece is absolutely stunning. You are convincing me that white gold is the way to go.