VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[eternallove4bag]

For what it's worth, I used to have black.
Black is safe, black is classic, black is utilitarian, but... black is boring.

I would go for a color. Color speaks... whether the color invokes a soft elegance or a bold passion.
I think color will add further glamour to your already glamorous jewelry!
Jewelry is a feast for the eyes, and I like it to begin with the jewelry box.
Black is not quite the same for me, just my two cents. Hope that helps in your decision.

Haha omg you just summed up my feelings about the black color! I waited till the very last of my Hermès bag journey to add a black bag. That’s how much I love colors. Black is classic and yet it’s basic black for me.. okay red is winning! Or even pink! And this coming from a non-pink lover but thanks to my besties love for pink, I have recently noticed shades of pinks creeping into my closet!

 

[lolakitten]

Haha omg you just summed up my feelings about the black color! I waited till the very last of my Hermès bag journey to add a black bag. That’s how much I love colors. Black is classic and yet it’s basic black for me.. okay red is winning! Or even pink! And this coming from a non-pink lover but thanks to my besties love for pink, I have recently noticed shades of pinks creeping into my closet!

I have an ivory one, also basic an neutral but a little brighter than black.

 

[eternallove4bag]

I have an ivory one, also basic an neutral but a little brighter than black.

I like that option too

 

[glamourbag]

Oh, that one is so pretty! I love the mink color! Great choice.
Congratulations on the new jewelry box...
If you're like me, sometimes, I just like to open my box and stare.
I am sure your beautiful jewelry will love snuggling in their beautiful new home.

I forgot to tell you! I got a few Vault trays from Wolf the other week and I love them! They have the Lusterloc lining and work perfect fitting in my wardrobe drawers! I got the black with glass top. I haven't made it into the store yet to see the actual full jewellery cases but I plan to soon. Thank you so much for the suggestion. @MyDogTink Yours is lovely with the embroidery.

 

[BigAkoya]

I forgot to tell you! I got a few Vault trays from Wolf the other week and I love them! They have the Lusterloc lining and work perfect fitting in my wardrobe drawers! I got the black with glass top. I haven't made it into the store yet to see the actual full jewellery cases but I plan to soon. Thank you so much for the suggestion. @MyDogTink Yours is lovely with the embroidery.

That's so great to hear! I use the Vault trays too inside those wardrobe dressers, the same as you.
I think you will also enjoy a jewelry case too. It's like a Faberge egg to me... a beautiful jewelry case that opens up into all these little bling surprises!

It makes jewelry all the more special. I'm so glad you got the tray and love them!

 

[MyDogTink]

That's so great to hear! I use the Vault trays too inside those wardrobe dressers, the same as you.
I think you will also enjoy a jewelry case too. It's like a Faberge egg to me... a beautiful jewelry case that opens up into all these little bling surprises!

It makes jewelry all the more special. I'm so glad you got the tray and love them!

@BigAkoya and @glamourbag - thank you. I looked at the vault trays but couldn’t figure out how you order them by size. Any words of advice?

 

[MyDogTink]

Congrats! I can’t wait to get mine! I need to decide whether to go for black or fiery red

@BigAkoya look what you did to us.. seriously though thank you for your words of wisdom always!

Your jewels will look amazing in it. Since your pictures inspire us, I say fiery red.

 

[glamourbag]

@BigAkoya and @glamourbag - thank you. I looked at the vault trays but couldn’t figure out how you order them by size. Any words of advice?

I believe from what I saw and have, they come in a standard, rectangular size and from there you can put in, for ex, half inserts for, say, ring storage on one side of the tray and leave the other side open for bracelets or necklaces, etc. Here is a pic of one of mine - I kept this one open without inserts.

Good Grief! These pics of mine are always gigantic. Anyway I think you get the point....

 

[Chanelandco]

It looks amazing! Congrats on starting your own business! I vite that you should get whatever you love and smile every day that you are hard at work and wearing it! Please keep us all updated on your choice! P.s. I am not familiar with malachite, nor am I a pendant person, but I would assume, you could just put it on my e chain and minimize handling. I think a malachite bracelet would get more wear and tear than a necklace. JMO though!

Thanks for your kind reply 880!
I always appreciate your feedback.
Iam leaning towards getting it to be honest, but I try to be completely sure with my decision before getting it.
I see myself wearing it easily, dressed up or down.
Now I need to be sure about malachite.
The green is beautiful but I dont want something to baby.
Of course will keep you all wonderfull ladies posted.

 

[Chanelandco]

Had to share here! My GMOP magic earrings are here and I am in love! The most perfect shade of grey! I also picked up the matching GMOP magic pendant! We love our matching sets don’t we?
Off to ban island I go till spring next year but with a huge grin on my face View attachment 5159946

This is stuniing. Congratulations.
I am looking for a magic pendant and looking at the possibilities.
By any chance could you compare GMOP to onyx ?
Are they too close or very different?
I tried to find side by side pics but could not find anything.
Tia

 

[eternallove4bag]

Your jewels will look amazing in it. Since your pictures inspire us, I say fiery red.

I am feeling bold so it might just be fiery red .. thank you for your kind words!

 

[eternallove4bag]

This is stuniing. Congratulations.
I am looking for a magic pendant and looking at the possibilities.
By any chance could you compare GMOP to onyx ?
Are they too close or very different?
I tried to find side by side pics but could not find anything.
Tia

Thank you! I don’t have any onyx pieces otherwise I would post a few comparison pics for you. I feel they are close. But you can still see the sheen of grey in the GMOP. While onyx is more of a solid color.

 

[Chanelandco]

Thank you! I don’t have any onyx pieces otherwise I would post a few comparison pics for you. I feel they are close. But you can still see the sheen of grey in the GMOP. While onyx is more of a solid color.

Thank you dear.

 

[artistemd]

Thank you so much! It’s rose gold. I hope you add it! It’s one of the most beautiful stones I have seen apart from malachite which is my fave. Are you considering doing earrings in GMOP?

Yes, I am considering the Magic GMOP earrings, but I would need to do a made-to-order because I would want them set in yellow gold. All my other VCA pieces are in yellow gold, which is my favorite... Probably because I am a blonde! Haha! I don't have any other GMOP pieces... And I was planning on getting the Magic Alhambra malachite earrings next to go with my 20 station malachite Alhambra necklace... but I sure do love your GMOP!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Yes, I am considering the Magic GMOP earrings, but I would need to do a made-to-order because I would want them set in yellow gold. All my other VCA pieces are in yellow gold, which is my favorite... Probably because I am a blonde! Haha! I don't have any other GMOP pieces... And I was planning on getting the Magic Alhambra malachite earrings next to go with my 20 station malachite Alhambra necklace... but I sure do love your GMOP!

GMOP in white, yellow or rose gold is equally spectacular! Goodness, you have a 20 motif malachite? I die! My fave stone ever! And yes please to being twins on magic malachite earrings! I pair mine with magic malachite pendant!