VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[880]

What’s wrong with saying it!!! I think back in the day when I lived there half of my dolce wardrobe was bought just cause mr. Brown eyes suggested so

@Lien, DH and I are already planning to go back to MIlan for shopping and to eat at Enrico Bartolini. For RTW, I’m almost 54, so prefer a woman who is younger than me but middle aged, young enough to want to feel svelte, but old enough to know the need for the illusion of svelte. I found a very nice Dior person in Rome who can coordinate with my home SA (a young guy, but he knows my taste). What i love about dior is not only could she pull up all my sizes from NYC, but DIor SAs are great with communication on different forms of technology. For jewelery, i prefer a nice older guy who has good taste, so the VCA guy in Milan. THe MIlan VCA perhaps even more than NYC. WNile i was at Dior, i saw two younger women shopping, maybe in their thirties, with VCA pave on. I have not seen any VCA stones at all.

In Rome, Ive seen Hermes mini kelly bags worn wide open. . . . I have to imagine that they are almost empty bc how could one walk around like that. For Hermes purchasing, I’m convinced, you have to shop in your home store unless you need something relatively small like new Oran’s.

When i am in Rome, I am reminded that my favorite hotel of all time, is de russie.

 

[BigAkoya]

@Lien, DH and I are already planning to go back to MIlan for shopping and to eat at Enrico Bartolini. For RTW, I’m almost 54, so prefer a woman who is younger than me but middle aged, young enough to want to feel svelte, but old enough to know the need for the illusion of svelte. I found a very nice Dior person in Rome who can coordinate with my home SA (a young guy, but he knows my taste). What i love about dior is not only could she pull up all my sizes from NYC, but DIor SAs are great with communication on different forms of technology. For jewelery, i prefer a nice older guy who has good taste, so the VCA guy in Milan. THe MIlan VCA perhaps even more than NYC. WNile i was at Dior, i saw two younger women shopping, maybe in their thirties, with VCA pave on. I have not seen any VCA stones at all.

In Rome, Ive seen Hermes mini kelly bags worn wide open. . . . I have to imagine that they are almost empty bc how could one walk around like that. For Hermes purchasing, I’m convinced, you have to shop in your home store unless you need something relatively small like new Oran’s.

When i am in Rome, I am reminded that my favorite hotel of all time, is de russie.

Do you like Pucci? Pucci is so Capri Italy summer! If it were spring/summer now, I'd raid the Pucci boutique. I like Pucci for spring/summer, and the flow of the clothes works well with long necklaces.
I usually do a scoop neck top with their skinny bottoms/leggings. Or, one of their printed tops with skinny white jeans. It's my feeble attempt to channel the 70s sophisticated but "Groovy Summer in Capri" look.

Maybe check them out, Pucci may not be your look though. Note the Fall collection is out now, which I'm not usually a fan of their fall/winter collections, but you may find a piece or two.

And FYI for any Pucci lovers, there is a new edition of the Pucci book published this year. Each copy has a unique cover with one of Pucci's prints. Prints charming: a visual history of Pucci – in pictures | Fashion | The Guardian

And a link to purchase: Pucci. The Updated Edition. TASCHEN Books

 

[hers4eva]

Does anyone from experience think VCA will get the Vintage Alhambra Hammered yellow gold Pendant in stock so you can get it delivered for Christmas?

thank you

 

[BigAkoya]

Does anyone from experience think VCA will get the Vintage Alhambra Hammered yellow gold Pendant in stock so you can get it delivered for Christmas?

thank you

Hi! I would think it's hard to predict these days and certainly with COVID. However, a sure way to get the piece is to order it and pay for it up front. You'll be in the queue vs. people who are on a wait list which wait list really guarantees you nothing as clients who ordered and paid for their pieces will keep jumping ahead of people on the waitlist.

I had to order two pieces this year (different dates). I paid for both pieces (not just wait list). One piece arrived in about 4 weeks I recall, and the other arrived in 8 weeks.

If you really want this piece, I would go for it and order it now. You'll for sure get it eventually. And... if it's not here yet for Christmas, well... you could get yourself a little Christmas bonus gift to tie you over!

So excited for you!

 

[hers4eva]

Hi! I would think it's hard to predict these days and certainly with COVID. However, a sure way to get the piece is to order it and pay for it up front. You'll be in the queue vs. people who are on a wait list which wait list really guarantees you nothing as clients who ordered and paid for their pieces will keep jumping ahead of people on the waitlist.

I had to order two pieces this year (different dates). I paid for both pieces (not just wait list). One piece arrived in about 4 weeks I recall, and the other arrived in 8 weeks.

If you really want this piece, I would go for it and order it now. You'll for sure get it eventually. And... if it's not here yet for Christmas, well... you could get yourself a little Christmas bonus gift to tie you over!

So excited for you!

You are so helpful, as well as sweet

Thank you

 

[sjunky13]

I had a great visit at the flagship 57th boutique!
Ty to the lovelies that helped me here
@BigAkoya @eternallove4bag @Notorious Pink @glamourbag and many more!
I got to try on a lot of stuff despite the shortage. The Sa and my husband both loved rose gold on me, so I will have to start a new rg collection!
But to complete my YG, I purchased the Guilloche 5 motif and the Guilloche Magic pendant. I have never seen anyone with the Magic pendant and I know it is not a fan fav, but it was love at first sight! It is very bold, yet still elegant !

I am waiting to secure the bracelet and the Magic is being altered, so I should have it soon! You can add the bracelet to the necklace and it looks very cool!
I need one more VCA bracelet and one more pair of earrings. Then I will start a rose gold collection.
Does anyone wear YG and RG together?

 

[880]

Congrats @sjunky13 on your new purchases and great experience!
@hers4eva, ITA with @BigAkoya! Fingers crossed you can get it very soon!

Do you like Pucci? Pucci is so Capri Italy summer! If it were spring/summer now, I'd raid the Pucci boutique. I like Pucci for spring/summer, and the flow of the clothes works well with long necklaces.
I usually do a scoop neck top with their skinny bottoms/leggings. Or, one of their printed tops with skinny white jeans. It's my feeble attempt to channel the 70s sophisticated but "Groovy Summer in Capri" look.

Maybe check them out, Pucci may not be your look though. Note the Fall collection is out now, which I'm not usually a fan of their fall/winter collections, but you may find a piece or two.

And FYI for any Pucci lovers, there is a new edition of the Pucci book published this year. Each copy has a unique cover with one of Pucci's prints. Prints charming: a visual history of Pucci – in pictures | Fashion | The Guardian

And a link to purchase: Pucci. The Updated Edition. TASCHEN Books

Thank you so much for the recommendation! I think we’ve passed the Pucci boutique between the hotel and dior
i wore my new dior dress with VCA six motif to the ballet (Notre Dame was the title of the ballet) in Rome tonight. Dior kindly sent flowers bc the dress i bought had to be taken back for a button reattachment. After reading about a TPF members horrible VCA customer service with a missing post, Dior‘s super sweet customer service really stood out, and it makes me want to shop at Dior (though the Rome SA understands and supports that my home store is NY). Dior corporate does make it easy as the Dior SA in Rome can look up my purchase history including my sizes from NY) The fact that Dior RTW customer service is far nicer and better than a VCA jewelry brand experience is scandalous given the cost of VCA.

 

[BigAkoya]

I had a great visit at the flagship 57th boutique!
Ty to the lovelies that helped me here
@BigAkoya @eternallove4bag @Notorious Pink @glamourbag and many more!
I got to try on a lot of stuff despite the shortage. The Sa and my husband both loved rose gold on me, so I will have to start a new rg collection!
But to complete my YG, I purchased the Guilloche 5 motif and the Guilloche Magic pendant. I have never seen anyone with the Magic pendant and I know it is not a fan fav, but it was love at first sight! It is very bold, yet still elegant !

I am waiting to secure the bracelet and the Magic is being altered, so I should have it soon! You can add the bracelet to the necklace and it looks very cool!
I need one more VCA bracelet and one more pair of earrings. Then I will start a rose gold collection.
Does anyone wear YG and RG together?

Wow… what a successful visit!!! Can’t wait to see all your goodies! Congratulations to you!

 

[glamourbag]

I had a great visit at the flagship 57th boutique!
Ty to the lovelies that helped me here
@BigAkoya @eternallove4bag @Notorious Pink @glamourbag and many more!
I got to try on a lot of stuff despite the shortage. The Sa and my husband both loved rose gold on me, so I will have to start a new rg collection!
But to complete my YG, I purchased the Guilloche 5 motif and the Guilloche Magic pendant. I have never seen anyone with the Magic pendant and I know it is not a fan fav, but it was love at first sight! It is very bold, yet still elegant !

I am waiting to secure the bracelet and the Magic is being altered, so I should have it soon! You can add the bracelet to the necklace and it looks very cool!
I need one more VCA bracelet and one more pair of earrings. Then I will start a rose gold collection.
Does anyone wear YG and RG together?

Oh Congratulations! I am so happy you found items to finish your YG collection and you picked some of the nicest! I LOVE the guilloche and have a couple pieces myself. I absolutely love the magic guilloche! It is a statement for sure but still elegant. As for RG and YG together: yes I do. I also do RG and WG. The only combo I dont like too much is YG and WG together (particularly when next to one another - its just my personal preference). I think YG and RG are similar enough that they can work together, especially if you end up with (as an example) YG earrings and a RG bracelet. It is wonderful that you discovered a new metal you like and now can begin a new collection.

 

[sjunky13]

Oh Congratulations! I am so happy you found items to finish your YG collection and you picked some of the nicest! I LOVE the guilloche and have a couple pieces myself. I absolutely love the magic guilloche! It is a statement for sure but still elegant. As for RG and YG together: yes I do. I also do RG and WG. The only combo I dont like too much is YG and WG together (particularly when next to one another - its just my personal preference). I think YG and RG are similar enough that they can work together, especially if you end up with (as an example) YG earrings and a RG bracelet. It is wonderful that you discovered a new metal you like and now can begin a new collection.

Ty ladies!!

I was all set to get the Frivole clip! I was confirmed that was my choice. It is stunning and I love it! But the Magic stile my heart! We all concluded white gold looked so so bad on me. Like grey , dull and blah. So my pave will have to be in YG or RG!
Glamourbag, I am glad you like the Magic guilloche! I found it very freaking cool! I diod not like the price as I could have got a 10 motif for the same amount, but it looked interesting to me and can be layered with a 20 motif in the future!

Now I need the fab Sa to track down the bracelet. I hope it comes asap!

 

[sjunky13]

Wow… what a successful visit!!! Can’t wait to see all your goodies! Congratulations to you!

TY hun! I was thinking of you and the fabulous white metal ladies on here. You guys look so amazing and stunning in your WG! I tried some pieces and against my skin is was terrible!
This is why I never wear my silver anymore.

 

[A bottle of Red]

Does anyone with 2 or 3 motif earrings get nervous wearing them while talking on the phone? It clinks against my phone & i get sooo nervous the stone will get ruined .
Am i just being silly?

 

[so_sofya1985]

Congrats @sjunky13 on your new purchases and great experience!
@hers4eva, ITA with @BigAkoya! Fingers crossed you can get it very soon!


Thank you so much for the recommendation! I think we’ve passed the Pucci boutique between the hotel and dior
i wore my new dior dress with VCA six motif to the ballet (Notre Dame was the title of the ballet) in Rome tonight. Dior kindly sent flowers bc the dress i bought had to be taken back for a button reattachment. After reading about a TPF members horrible VCA customer service with a missing post, Dior‘s super sweet customer service really stood out, and it makes me want to shop at Dior (though the Rome SA understands and supports that my home store is NY). Dior corporate does make it easy as the Dior SA in Rome can look up my purchase history including my sizes from NY) The fact that Dior RTW customer service is far nicer and better than a VCA jewelry brand experience is scandalous given the cost of VCA.

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Omg I want that dress!!!!!!!

 

[MyDogTink]

I had a great visit at the flagship 57th boutique!
Ty to the lovelies that helped me here
@BigAkoya @eternallove4bag @Notorious Pink @glamourbag and many more!
I got to try on a lot of stuff despite the shortage. The Sa and my husband both loved rose gold on me, so I will have to start a new rg collection!
But to complete my YG, I purchased the Guilloche 5 motif and the Guilloche Magic pendant. I have never seen anyone with the Magic pendant and I know it is not a fan fav, but it was love at first sight! It is very bold, yet still elegant !

I am waiting to secure the bracelet and the Magic is being altered, so I should have it soon! You can add the bracelet to the necklace and it looks very cool!
I need one more VCA bracelet and one more pair of earrings. Then I will start a rose gold collection.
Does anyone wear YG and RG together?

Congratulations on your new pieces. I think your wishlist is well planned. I too am moving down the RG road. I have no problem wearing YG pave earrings with some specific RG pieces especially if they are spaced. And in this case, the earrings are more diamond bling and less metal. In addition, earrings and bracelet are spaced out. I don’t know if I’d wear a RG 10 motif with YG 5 motif bracelet.

By any chance, did 57st have the 10 motif in RG? My SA (different boutique) wouldn’t let me prepay.

 

[jaskg144]

Does anyone here have anything from the Perlée couleurs collection? I have searched the forum but I can't find much at all and they don't seem to be very popular. I'm really interested in choosing one of these pieces and would love any feedback anyone has about them TIA! I was looking at getting a Frivole piece, but I really like the Malachite in this design.