VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Notorious Pink]

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.

when I’m not wearing the pieces, they go in the pouches in my purse. When I sleep the purse is right next to me. I’m a little ocd about it.

But someday I will tell you all about the piece of jewelry I lost recently and am still smarting over. It wasn’t my biggest or best, and it will be replaced, but now and then even I am an idiot.

(ETA: not only was I upset about losing it, I was additionally mad at myself for being upset about losing it.)

 

[lynne_ross]

Does anyone have the mop Cosmo earrings? How do you like them for casual wear and what do you pair with?

 

[lynne_ross]

when I’m not wearing the pieces, they go in the pouches in my purse. When I sleep the purse is right next to me. I’m a little ocd about it.

But someday I will tell you all about the piece of jewelry I lost recently and am still smarting over. It wasn’t my biggest or best, and it will be replaced, but now and then even I am an idiot.

(ETA: not only was I upset about losing it, I was additionally mad at myself for being upset about losing it.)

This is what I do too when I travel - take off pieces and put in a pouch in my purse when not in use. When I was a kid my parents left a hotel room without my favourite stuff toy. They called just after we left from wherever we were and the hotel said it was gone already. Since then been very careful leaving hotel rooms and keeping my stuff packed up the whole time.

 

[lxrac]

Hi all, this item has captured my attention but it says it's MOP, is this a different type of MOP? it looks gray in this picture/website. If anyone has this item show pics thanks.

 

[ThisVNchick]

Hi all, this item has captured my attention but it says it's MOP, is this a different type of MOP? it looks gray in this picture/website. If anyone has this item show pics thanks. View attachment 5222695

It is grey mother-of-pearl

 

[A bottle of Red]

Still experimenting what my 6 motif carnelian/ tiger eye looks good with.
I wore it with an olive green dress & while the tiger eye muted some, the carnelian popped on the fabric. With a black v neck- amazing & beautiful on a cream boat neck shirt.
However, with a bright red v neck sweater, even though the necklace is on my skin, the necklace & top competed too much.

@lynne_ross sorry about your stuffed toy, happened to us as well and with medication too.
@Notorious Pink im sorry you lost a piece of jewelry

 

[Deleted member 626500]

when I’m not wearing the pieces, they go in the pouches in my purse. When I sleep the purse is right next to me. I’m a little ocd about it.

But someday I will tell you all about the piece of jewelry I lost recently and am still smarting over. It wasn’t my biggest or best, and it will be replaced, but now and then even I am an idiot.

(ETA: not only was I upset about losing it, I was additionally mad at myself for being upset about losing it.)

I am so sorry. I too have lost jewelry. It is crushing. The thought that it's somewhere--dropped behind a bed, in the car, never leaves. It can be agonizing. On the other hand, be thankful it's only jewelry--and not a person . . .
Be well.

 

[Chanbal]

Hi all, this item has captured my attention but it says it's MOP, is this a different type of MOP? it looks gray in this picture/website. If anyone has this item show pics thanks. View attachment 5222695

It's grey mother of pearl. It's gorgeous!

 

[Chanbal]

Did VCA have a recent price increase?

 

[ThisVNchick]

Did VCA have a recent price increase?

I believe people in Asia said that it did take an increase there (October 1st). Are you seeing a jump elsewhere in the world?

 

[Chanbal]

I believe people in Asia said that it did take an increase there (October 1st). Are you seeing a jump elsewhere in the world?

Yes, in the US. I saw an increase for the magic pendants, and I assume the other pieces have also increased.

 

[mskatvb]

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.

I have recently purchased my first VCA piece and its the Perlee Malachite necklace. It’s such a stunning piece!

 

[mskatvb]

I need your help. As I mentioned above that I recently purchased my first VCA piece which is the Perlee Malachite Necklace.

I want to add a bracelet that can be worn everyday without worry and after reading how delicate the stones are I’m honestly confused myself. I don’t know if I should get vintage 5-motif in guilloche, hammered gold or onyx (as I have heard its the sturdiest stone).

I feel Guilloche is too flashy for everyday or its just me? While Onyx is too dressy and formal. Malachite is uber sensitive yet the most stunning stone I ever laid my eyes on.

Here are some snaps of the bracelets I’ve tried on. Help me decide.

 

[Opaldreamz888]

Yes, in the US. I saw an increase for the magic pendants, and I assume the other pieces have also increased.

What? There was another price increase?

 

[ThisVNchick]

Yes, in the US. I saw an increase for the magic pendants, and I assume the other pieces have also increased.

Hm…are you maybe looking at the pieces on the CA (Canada) site perhaps? I just looked and those seem like the same prices since the last US increase in June.