VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[nicole0612]

Lol that is a very valid point. I have some things to consider for sure.

It is so personal. I never wear 10s alone because I can’t be bothered to undo the clasp as I am running out the door. 10+5, 10+5+5 and 20s just slip over the head. My favorite visually and comfort wise is a 20. I don’t like the feeling of heavy jewelry on my skin unless I get used to wearing it 24 hours a day constantly, so when I have worn a 10, I usually end up taking it off, but I don’t notice a 20 since it lays over my clothing. I also have a more boho-feminine style, so 20s probably feel more in tune with my aesthetic compared to 10s.

 

[BigAkoya]

Ah ok. I have one 5+10 and I wear this set the most, as a 15, 10, 5. I personally prefer the 10 over 20. I don’t wear my 20 that often. I find it swings all over the place and I end up doubling it up part way through the day after I get annoyed with it. It is beautiful looking long but not practical for daily wear compared to the 10. My 2 cents.

You crack me up on the 20! I am certain your 20 is annoyed with you too for not allowing him to hang loose and swing!

 

[nicole0612]

You crack me up on the 20! I am certain your 20 is annoyed with you too for not allowing him to hang loose and swing!

Her incredible 20 is annoyed because it secretly wants to be mine!! In my dreams

 

[couturequeen]

I did the same thing! A decade or more ago I wrapped my mikimoto pearl earrings in tissue and ended up tossing them! I couldn’t believe I did that! Thank you for sharing because it makes me feel like I’m not the only one that could have done something like that!

Unrelated but I almost did this with my daughter’s baby tooth that I had to prep for the tooth fairy. Talk about a priceless item

 

[Cams]

Hello everyone, I asked a questions here about purchasing my first VCA. I was advised to go to the store. I went in today and they didn’t have much stock. However they had the small black onyx sweet alehambra. I really liked how it looked and simple. But then the SA Showed me the vintage alehambra guiloche earrings in yellow gold.
She only showed a picture and a little video. I really liked how they shined and also it seemed they would be carefree as I am care free with my items.
Does anyone here have these earrings? As a first piece what do you all think?
I had to put a deposit for her to order which I did, but I am a little anxious that I paid for something that I didn’t even try it on.
Also wanted to know how long
Does it take
For the order to come she said about 3 to 4 months.
Would love to
Hear your thoughts.
Thank you

 

[EpiFanatic]

Hello everyone, I asked a questions here about purchasing my first VCA. I was advised to go to the store. I went in today and they didn’t have much stock. However they had the small black onyx sweet alehambra. I really liked how it looked and simple. But then the SA Showed me the vintage alehambra guiloche earrings in yellow gold.
She only showed a picture and a little video. I really liked how they shined and also it seemed they would be carefree as I am care free with my items.
Does anyone here have these earrings? As a first piece what do you all think?
I had to put a deposit for her to order which I did, but I am a little anxious that I paid for something that I didn’t even try it on.
Also wanted to know how long
Does it take
For the order to come she said about 3 to 4 months.
Would love to
Hear your thoughts.
Thank you

Congratulations on your first guilloche piece. You should definitely go through this thread below to see people's pics and their reactions to their guilloche pieces. I don't have any YG guilloche piece, as I was concerned that I would scratch it if worn as a bracelet. However, it is much more difficult to scratch earrings. And the brightness and shininess of the guilloche is truly stunning. I am a convert. I think you will love your earrings. As to wait time, that is just hard to say. I would just cross your fingers and go with whatever your SA says. Due to the pandemic, Paris is extremely understaffed and demand during the pandemic has not waned. The good news is that they have stopped accepting special orders to concentrate on meeting the demands of the regularly stocked items. I hope your wait will not be long. Please share your pics when you receive your piece.

Share your Guilloche pics!!

Hi friends! I am newly obsessed with every single guilloché piece from VCA and thought it might be a good idea to have a dedicated thread where you can post all your stunning pieces! :yahoo:

forum.purseblog.com

 

[Cams]

Congratulations on your first guilloche piece. You should definitely go through this thread below to see people's pics and their reactions to their guilloche pieces. I don't have any YG guilloche piece, as I was concerned that I would scratch it if worn as a bracelet. However, it is much more difficult to scratch earrings. And the brightness and shininess of the guilloche is truly stunning. I am a convert. I think you will love your earrings. As to wait time, that is just hard to say. I would just cross your fingers and go with whatever your SA says. Due to the pandemic, Paris is extremely understaffed and demand during the pandemic has not waned. The good news is that they have stopped accepting special orders to concentrate on meeting the demands of the regularly stocked items. I hope your wait will not be long. Please share your pics when you receive your piece.

Share your Guilloche pics!!

Hi friends! I am newly obsessed with every single guilloché piece from VCA and thought it might be a good idea to have a dedicated thread where you can post all your stunning pieces! :yahoo:

forum.purseblog.com

Thank you so much for responding, I will do that. I was just wondering if the motifs wouldn’t be too big, as a new to VCA. But it’s done I will just wait patiently thank you thank you, yes when I receive them I will share it here.

 

[quackqu]

Could Van Cleef repair a fake necklace? I purchased a preowned piece from someone who said she had received it as a present. I was extra cautious because the certificate of authenticity did not match what I am accustomed to. (Some letters were longer than I thought they should be) So I sent the piece to the boutique and got an extension. They couldn't find the piece in the system, as they could only check domestic sales, but checked the certificate, took a photo, and proceeded with the repair. Would I still have to be worried about the authenticity of the piece?

 

[andforpoise]

Random question, but does the vintage Alhambra 5 motif guilloche bracelet scratch easily? I’m eyeing it for daily wear with my love bracelet.

 

[rengb6]

Random question, but does the vintage Alhambra 5 motif guilloche bracelet scratch easily? I’m eyeing it for daily wear with my love bracelet.

From what I’ve been reading, it does scratch easily, especially when stacked with something like the love bracelet.

 

[880]

Thank you so much for responding, I will do that. I was just wondering if the motifs wouldn’t be too big, as a new to VCA. But it’s done I will just wait patiently thank you thank you, yes when I receive them I will share it here.

+1 with @EpiFanatic re the guilloche thread! Congrats, I am so happy for you and cannot wait for you to get your earrings From the OFTD thread, I know that you are very petite, but I think they would be perfect on you! Plus, as you get older, jewelry shrinkage is real! I hope to see plenty of action pics once they arrive!

 

[EpiFanatic]

From what I’ve been reading, it does scratch easily, especially when stacked with something like the love bracelet.

It does scratch but many people stack it anyway. People will say they don't see scratches when they stack, but if you take a loupe to it, I would bet money you would find scratches. However everyone has a different tolerance for what they consider a scratch, and what they actually see (eyesight varies). So know yourself and decide how bothered you will be by scratches, and buy based on that. When I first started with VCA I didn't want to buy any stone because I do not like scratches. I started with the hammered gold piece, which is very hardy and also hides scratches well. Then when I wore it I just was not wowed and decided I would get the stones, even if there are scratches because to me the stone motifs were so much more beautiful. So everyone is different and has different tolerances, and our tolerances can change.

 

[EpiFanatic]

Could Van Cleef repair a fake necklace? I purchased a preowned piece from someone who said she had received it as a present. I was extra cautious because the certificate of authenticity did not match what I am accustomed to. (Some letters were longer than I thought they should be) So I sent the piece to the boutique and got an extension. They couldn't find the piece in the system, as they could only check domestic sales, but checked the certificate, took a photo, and proceeded with the repair. Would I still have to be worried about the authenticity of the piece?

I doubt it but for me VCA has never repaired a piece they could not find in their system. I've sent mine to the NYC flagship store. Maybe they felt comfortable with the certificate. If I had sent my certificate in with my piece, maybe they would have been able to evaluate and possibly be willing to repair. I will never know. So interesting. I would just go with it and not worry. The fact that they proceeded with the repair almost de facto verified its authenticity. If you really are concerned and can't sleep, consider sending it to Paris for their historical office to research and verify the authenticity of the piece. Last I asked, the cost is $1,800 and would take 8 months, pre-pandemic. I couldn't even guess how long you would be without your piece now. Maybe this would depend on how valuable and rare your piece is.

 

[jenayb]

Could Van Cleef repair a fake necklace? I purchased a preowned piece from someone who said she had received it as a present. I was extra cautious because the certificate of authenticity did not match what I am accustomed to. (Some letters were longer than I thought they should be) So I sent the piece to the boutique and got an extension. They couldn't find the piece in the system, as they could only check domestic sales, but checked the certificate, took a photo, and proceeded with the repair. Would I still have to be worried about the authenticity of the piece?

If they went ahead with the repair, you’re good. They would not repair a piece that is not authentic.

 

[quackqu]

@EpiFanatic @jenaywins Thanks for your reply. I was seriously concerned as I couldn't find a single photo of a certificate that looked like mine... But well, you've given me peace of mind. I'm relieved. The authenticity verification would simply cost too much and take too long for me to consider as an option. (The retail price of this piece is approx. $1,800 and the design is still offered for sale.) I guess I'll have to trust the VCA experts in my country. Or perhaps I could check with a boutique in the country of purchase if I ever happen to visit after the pandemic... Perhaps sending the piece for formal verification would be quicker