VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Deleted member 626500]

Absolutely LOOOOOOVE this color!

This is gorgeous! I would grab it in a millisecond . . .

 

[BigAkoya]

Oh thank you for this. Yes, I think that sulphur free plastic bags (which they likely are if they are coming from the jewellers shop) are a good option as they close off any contact to the air which can cause oxidization on vulnerable pieces. Im glad to hear this has worked for you and have started doing this too. I have a few small sulphur free zip bags I ordered a while back from Brodart when I also ordered my white acid free tissue paper (which I wrap my white Chanel classics in when I store them). I am awaiting a couple Wolf vault trays which are due to arrive early next week. I am going to try them in the interim while I get a chance to look at some of their more roomier boxes at a couple stores I discovered carry them.

Did you see @MyDogTink reminded us Nordstrom has Wolf on sale as part of their Anniversary Sale!
So while your bling is in plastic waiting for a nice jewelry box, check out Nordstrom too!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Absolutely LOOOOOOVE this color!

Has anyone seen a good amount of blue agate and can comment on this piece that I am considering?

Awhile back, DH bought me the 10-motif BA but in the lighter shade because he liked the color and the evenness of the piece. Now I am considering adding a 20 motifs but I would prefer a darker shade, close to lapis as possible. Is this a good candidate? From the pictures, I can tell that is much darker than my current 10, but is it one of the darker/darkest shades that some have seen?

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My blue agate looks very close in color. Here's a photo of my agate next to my lapis beads. It's very close. And the blue in the agate above might even be a little darker. I think this will be a good match if you're going for a lapis-blue.

 

[TankerToad]

I keep my jewelry in plastic baggies, with one earring in a baggie, inside another with the second earring so they can't scratch. Likewise for necklaces and brooches--they're in clear plastic baggies (which I buy at a jewelry supply store). I've been doing this for years. There are no "hostile gasses." I've had no issues with discoloration, tarnish or damage. Same with other jewelry stored in a safe deposit box. It's all as pristine as the day it was packed. I think this is just an excuse to get people to spend money on something they don't need.

Are the jewelry supply store baggies/ziplocks sized smaller for earrings etc?
Might have to look into this …. Am a fan of zip locks/ baggies in general
Especially for travel …

 

[lilpikachu]

My blue agate looks very close in color. Here's a photo of my agate next to my lapis beads. It's very close. And the blue in the agate above might even be a little darker. I think this will be a good match if you're going for a lapis-blue.

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This is the prettiest thing I’ve seen today! Thanks for sharing!

 

[glamourbag]

Did you see @MyDogTink reminded us Nordstrom has Wolf on sale as part of their Anniversary Sale!
So while your bling is in plastic waiting for a nice jewelry box, check out Nordstrom too!

Thank you. I did but the Nordstrom's in Canada does not carry the brand on their site when I looked (the website differs a bit in stock from the US site). There are a couple stores that are relatively near by to me which carry the line so I can check them out. In the mean time I ordered a couple vault trays which eventually (once I have the box) I'm going to move into the wardrobe cabinets. Thanks again for the tip.

 

[880]

Are the jewelry supply store baggies/ziplocks sized smaller for earrings etc?
Might have to look into this …. Am a fan of zip locks/ baggies in general
Especially for travel …

I use the mini plastic vitamin baggies for small earrings, rings and necklaces. but they’re not specially treated or anything. It’s more for convenience and space savings when I travel.

 

[BigAkoya]

Some seriously blingy animal clips. These are photos from a catalog for the Noah’s Art collection.
There were two pieces only of each animal (the Noah’s Ark theme).

Does anyone have a piece they would love to share and post a pic?
Here are my two favorites.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Are the jewelry supply store baggies/ziplocks sized smaller for earrings etc?
Might have to look into this …. Am a fan of zip locks/ baggies in general
Especially for travel …

Yes, very small. However, I usually get a variety of sizes so a small baggie can fit into a slightly bigger baggie, which is perfect for earrings. It also enables me to keep sets together and prevents the pieces from touching each other--jewelers will tell you that causes more damage than anything. And of course, if you can see it, you can wear it.
Here's a link to some I bought a while ago on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L9DM27H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Some seriously blingy animal clips. These are photos from a catalog for the Noah’s Art collection.
There were two pieces only of each animal (the Noah’s Ark theme).

Does anyone have a piece they would love to share and post a pic?
Here are my two favorites.
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[TankerToad]

Yes, very small. However, I usually get a variety of sizes so a small baggie can fit into a slightly bigger baggie, which is perfect for earrings. It also enables me to keep sets together and prevents the pieces from touching each other--jewelers will tell you that causes more damage than anything. And of course, if you can see it, you can wear it.
Here's a link to some I bought a while ago on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L9DM27H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, very small. However, I usually get a variety of sizes so a small baggie can fit into a slightly bigger baggie, which is perfect for earrings. It also enables me to keep sets together and prevents the pieces from touching each other--jewelers will tell you that causes more damage than anything. And of course, if you can see it, you can wear it.
Here's a link to some I bought a while ago on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L9DM27H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brilliant! Thank you - I’m on it!
Also hate jewelry banging around against itself or other pieces
Even while in their original branded boxes long earrings or necklaces can knock around (think 3 motif) I try to fill open area with tissue- these small bags will do the trick !!

 

[TankerToad]

I use the mini plastic vitamin baggies for small earrings, rings and necklaces. but they’re not specially treated or anything. It’s more for convenience and space savings when I travel.

Do you have a link ?

 

[sunnylovesjewelry]

if anyone has both the pave vintage alhambra pendant and the small pave frivole pendant -- which do you prefer?

 

[CrazyCool01]

hi All, am new to VCA and looking to add - Signature Perlee Ring without diamonds. those who have it, do you think it is substantial? thanks.

 

[NotsoNewtohermes1234]

Trying to get VCA through Neimans seems next to impossible! Anyone else having this dilemma? My SA keeps telling me "not available" for anything I ask for. Also says that VCA has stopped them from taking any SO.

Yes, impossible! I switched to a SA in NYC and I’ve gotten all 3 items on my wishlist in 2 months!