Omg that is terrifying, i am so glad the maid kept it safe for you!
When i was newly married i nearly forgot my rings in a hotel. So scary
VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!
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When i was newly married i nearly forgot my rings in a hotel. So scary
Here's another cube jewelry case by Leatherology very similar to Wolf. It comes with 2 suede pouches instead of the insert with zipper sections that the Wolf one has. They happen to have a black with nickel (silver) hardware (a taupe/ginger and rose with nickel) and several other colors in anyone wants to compare the options.
The medium Leatherology case is 5" W x 5.2" D x 2.6" H Wolf: 4.5" L X 4.5" W X 3.75" H
So the Wolf has a greater height, so you'd have to determine which would hold the amount of jewelry you usually take when you travel. I don't think the Leatherology would work if someone wanted to take strands of pearls in addition to some pendants, bracelets, and rings. I tend to not take a lot of jewelry with me, so I could probably use either one. My main jewelry box is by Wolf, though.
Just saw they have the leather valet trays if one doesn't care about branding for a travel piece.
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The medium Leatherology case is 5" W x 5.2" D x 2.6" H Wolf: 4.5" L X 4.5" W X 3.75" H
So the Wolf has a greater height, so you'd have to determine which would hold the amount of jewelry you usually take when you travel. I don't think the Leatherology would work if someone wanted to take strands of pearls in addition to some pendants, bracelets, and rings. I tend to not take a lot of jewelry with me, so I could probably use either one. My main jewelry box is by Wolf, though.
Just saw they have the leather valet trays if one doesn't care about branding for a travel piece.
Leather Jewelry Cases & Rolls for Her | Leatherology
Keep your jewelry tangle-free when you travel with a personalized leather jewelry case. Choose from a variety of styles and make it your own with a monogram.
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This is amazing! Thank you--it's a big help. I've tried so many bags and pouches . . . when traveling I usually dress up more and want the jewelry with me, but packing it's always an issue. You've converted me! I'm trotting off to the website to order.
For you, with all your bling... I think you need two cubes! A VCA cube, and a pearl cube!
It fits a lot, not to mention it's so adorable with the little handle.
I’m so enabled by your travel posts. Time for an upgrade to my case!
Thanks for this suggestion - I'm always trying to corral my jewelry/watch/airpods/valet card in hotel rooms. Makes so much sense to bring a valet tray (and who doesn't love Tiffany blue!
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I have an inexpensive valet tray made of fabric (bought it at my needlepoint store) which can be unsnapped to lie flat and remains in my luggage. It's practically the first thing I unpack. Unless it's in the safe, my jewelry goes there. Period.
Bling, no matter how big, is too easy to misplace and this insures it has a dedicated spot. Whether it's fabric, Tiffany or Cartier, I agree with @BigAkoya, this is an essential (in my book, crucial) travel accessory.
If you decide on the Tiffany valet tray, it comes in it's own turquoise blue dust bag for travel!Thanks for this suggestion - I'm always trying to corral my jewelry/watch/airpods/valet card in hotel rooms. Makes so much sense to bring a valet tray (and who doesn't love Tiffany blue!
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ok that's it - I'm IN! Can't wait to receive it! THANKS!If you decide on the Tiffany valet tray, it comes in it's own turquoise blue dust bag for travel!
Have you put in an order for this ring yet? Within the last few months, I have started to seriously consider this ring! I know I am adding the lapis RDN mini earrings and need something to match. The RDN necklace did nothing for me and my SA suggested this ring. I’m usually not a WG lover but given the small amount of YG on the RDN earrings, she said it should be a fine match and I cannot agree more! 2022 needs to come sooner so I can reset my jewelry budget with DH LOL!
Yes and no. I told my SA I want to order one. My SA is bringing in the one ring available for me to see in real life and try on. If I like it, which I am 99% sure I will love it, I will order (e.g. pay) for one to be made. He is bringing in other pieces for me to try on. I need to fly to see him, so we time our visits when he can get the goodies in. I will fly there in 1.5 weeks.
I will try and take photos of the ring if he allows it. Technically, that ring they are sending over is sold and not mine, so I do want to be respectful of that if no modshots are allowed of that particular piece.
Did you already get the RDN lapis earrings? I was planning on wearing the Hellebore with my Lotus earrings as that is what they show online. However, I am now thinking of lapis earrings and will ask if they will make a small version of Hellebore. If no, RDN lapis in WG would be my next choice. Did you ask if they could order one in WG? If they will not, then for me, I will skip RDN. I'm a purist and can't mix metals, not even a tiny drop.
So... ask me in 1.5 weeks if I put in my order! I hope to say yes yes yes!
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There is a lot of excellent advice on this thread. I note that there are a number of concerns from folks about wear and tear, how to wear certain pieces and with what other jewelry to avoid scratches etc. In my view, life is short so wear what you like, when you like. There are few hard and fast rules these days so You do You. Take care of your jewelry but do enjoy it regularly. We all love to admire it on you and thats why everyone asks for mod shots! I find my jewelry becomes almost part of me and I like it that way.
A shout out to Big Akoya when she talks about a travel tray (catchall, valet tray) because we all want to take good care of our VCA and other fine jewelry. There are many places to get cute catchalls including Etsy. Never leave your ring, bangle, whatever on the sink ledge! The safest pace is on your person (insert advice from Notorious Pink here where she keeps her jewels with her when she travels - I do the same). So many friends have lost many carats (not carrots) down the garbage disposal, left them behind in the hotel room, in a the public restroom, etc. When we travel, we are not in familiar surroundings and not in our usual routines so loss is even more of an issue. I do use a catchall (I have two different sizes and take whichever one I need depending on the jewelry I plan to wear) and put my jewelry in the exact same place every night of my away stay. Your family jeweler or Cartier, VCA, whatever can polish regularly worn items or clean them if they get dirty, scratched, or dingy, and white gold can be re-rhodiumed, etc. but for me, losing jewelry because I absentmindedly left it someplace is a NO. Fine jewelry is to be enjoyed and worn and glows with wear. Jewelry houses like VCA, Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany (insert your favorite jewelry here) etc and a good jeweler in general can keep all our gold, diamonds, gemstones, etc looking great. Wear your bling in good health. From what I see on TPF, you all look marvelous.
A shout out to Big Akoya when she talks about a travel tray (catchall, valet tray) because we all want to take good care of our VCA and other fine jewelry. There are many places to get cute catchalls including Etsy. Never leave your ring, bangle, whatever on the sink ledge! The safest pace is on your person (insert advice from Notorious Pink here where she keeps her jewels with her when she travels - I do the same). So many friends have lost many carats (not carrots) down the garbage disposal, left them behind in the hotel room, in a the public restroom, etc. When we travel, we are not in familiar surroundings and not in our usual routines so loss is even more of an issue. I do use a catchall (I have two different sizes and take whichever one I need depending on the jewelry I plan to wear) and put my jewelry in the exact same place every night of my away stay. Your family jeweler or Cartier, VCA, whatever can polish regularly worn items or clean them if they get dirty, scratched, or dingy, and white gold can be re-rhodiumed, etc. but for me, losing jewelry because I absentmindedly left it someplace is a NO. Fine jewelry is to be enjoyed and worn and glows with wear. Jewelry houses like VCA, Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany (insert your favorite jewelry here) etc and a good jeweler in general can keep all our gold, diamonds, gemstones, etc looking great. Wear your bling in good health. From what I see on TPF, you all look marvelous.
I have not purchased the earrings. Throughout the year, I was offered two different pairs, but I felt they were too plain (just blue), not enough of the gold inclusions. I think that's what I love about lapis, the light catching the gold flecks and having that sparkle effect on the blue stone. With VCA, I try to be picky with my purchases, as the stones used are not really not expensive/valuable stones, so I try to get exactly what I want, regardless of what how low the inventory is. If it takes time to source the right color/inclusions, I will wait. My SA says towards the end of the year, they tend to have more RDN to choose from because that's what's marketed during that time. So we'll see what happens.Yes and no. I told my SA I want to order one. My SA is bringing in the one ring available for me to see in real life and try on. If I like it, which I am 99% sure I will love it, I will order (e.g. pay) for one to be made. He is bringing in other pieces for me to try on. I need to fly to see him, so we time our visits when he can get the goodies in. I will fly there in 1.5 weeks.
I will try and take photos of the ring if he allows it. Technically, that ring they are sending over is sold and not mine, so I do want to be respectful of that if no modshots are allowed of that particular piece.
Did you already get the RDN lapis earrings? I was planning on wearing the Hellebore with my Lotus earrings as that is what they show online. However, I am now thinking of lapis earrings and will ask if they will make a small version of Hellebore. If no, RDN lapis in WG would be my next choice. Did you ask if they could order one in WG? If they will not, then for me, I will skip RDN. I'm a purist and can't mix metals, not even a tiny drop.
So... ask me in 1.5 weeks if I put in my order! I hope to say yes yes yes!
In terms of the gold, I am just getting it in YG. I see no need to change it to WG gold. The only gold color showing is the prongs/sticks holding the center diamonds. The backings are covered by the petals and that's where most of the gold weight is. Plus, I've reasoned that since the earrings and the ring will be so far away from each other that having that sliver of YG/WG difference shouldn't really be a deal breaker.
With VCA, we'll never know what's going to be released. The Hellebore collection is so new, I wouldn't be surprised to see them add earrings to the collection down the road. That said, I think what many people did not like about the collection were the sharp lines/edges. I love how bold and beautiful the lines make the ring, but I don't know if I would like such sharp edges around my face. But then again, I'll never know until I see them and try them on!
I hope you like the ring that's being flown in for you to see. I am excited to see someone on the forum considering it. Hopefully the ordering process won't take too long (and hopefully we're able to request certain characteristics for the lapis stone)!! It's always nice to have someone go through it first so you can pick their brain later down the road. Ideally, I would want to have the ring sometime next year, but I don't know if that will be feasible. I am currently 26 weeks pregnant, due date late Jan 2022. I would love to make the trip to NYC and place an order then cross my fingers that the piece will be delivered within 6 months, but the idea of making a trip up to NYC with a newborn is almost impossible for me to envision at the moment. By the time she is "old" enough for me to leave her alone with the grandparents, I feel like it will push the production and delivery of the piece into 2023
For what it is worth, I much prefer the lotus earnings to the RDN and think the lotus are a better match to the ring. Since earning are secondary to you I would focus on a big necklace piece instead. Like the lotus pendant.Yes and no. I told my SA I want to order one. My SA is bringing in the one ring available for me to see in real life and try on. If I like it, which I am 99% sure I will love it, I will order (e.g. pay) for one to be made. He is bringing in other pieces for me to try on. I need to fly to see him, so we time our visits when he can get the goodies in. I will fly there in 1.5 weeks.
I will try and take photos of the ring if he allows it. Technically, that ring they are sending over is sold and not mine, so I do want to be respectful of that if no modshots are allowed of that particular piece.
Did you already get the RDN lapis earrings? I was planning on wearing the Hellebore with my Lotus earrings as that is what they show online. However, I am now thinking of lapis earrings and will ask if they will make a small version of Hellebore. If no, RDN lapis in WG would be my next choice. Did you ask if they could order one in WG? If they will not, then for me, I will skip RDN. I'm a purist and can't mix metals, not even a tiny drop.
So... ask me in 1.5 weeks if I put in my order! I hope to say yes yes yes!