VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[LJNLori]

Keep in mind that length is not the true usable length. This is because the motifs are thick, about a quarter of an inch, and that takes away from the total wearable circumference which then makes it nearer to a 6.5" (using her bracelet example above).

I think that's a common mistake people do, forgetting this is not a simple thin link chain where you get the full usable length. From other posts, it seems a lot of people size it too small and then have to add links back.

You may like four links out and prefer a tighter fit. Can you get to a store and try it on? It not, maybe take two links out first and try it. A big worry for me is putting it on by myself. I do not want to depend on anyone to have to help me with my bracelet, nor do I want to jump through hoops and try for 10 minutes to get it on. I almost had my SA add back the two links as it annoyed me to put my bracelet on. I got good at it and now have my trick, so I can put it on in a few seconds. I know if it were four links out, no way could I put it on myself.

Another idea since you have two bracelets... send both in, but size one bracelet to remove two links and the other to remove four links. You can then decide in the comfort of your own home! If I could not get to a store, I would probably do this for peace of mind. I know it's splitting hairs, but I think you and I like to split hairs to get it exact. My SA told me no one has ever been so precise to ask for ear clips to be loosened by an additional 1mm.

You bring up excellent points, thank you!

I cannot put my bracelet on myself and it's too tight unless it is sitting perfectly flat once it is on (thank you hubby). So if one motif is turned or the chain is turned anywhere, it just doesn't fit. And if I eat too much salt or it's hot, my bracelet gets super uncomfortable.

My wrist is exactly 6" (with that same tape measure as the picture) so when I had all 4 links removed I had assumed it would fit perfectly. I think I would prefer it to be at least 1" longer than my wrist, or 7" to be specific.

 

[BigAkoya]

Hehe you crack me up! ‘Shapeless log wrist’? No way! It’s just that the Perlee clover bracelet may be too underwhelming with statement rings like the lotus or the Hellebore.

On that Hellebore ring, I am a fan of it on you! The blue (reminds me of blue electric) just pops on you giving the ring such an interesting dimension especially with the white mop 5 motifs. The simple white gold background is perfect for the ring to shine in all its blue glory!

I feel the onyx cosmos maybe be another winner for you. I am loving the contrast of stones and white gold on you and I have a feeling the onyx cosmos will look just as amazing!

You are slaying me with gorgeous BTF rings! You know the BTF rings are my fave too!I am considering adding the Socrates in the next couple of years - maybe, if I tear myself away from Rose gold… good thing? I only have couple of RG pave pieces to add to round off my RG collex.

I recently tried the Tiffany 5 row diamond metro bracelet and fell for the way it looked with my Tiffany platinum ring. So, I do have plans to add that bracelet in the future along with couple of WG rings from VCA to create a small WG collex. I feel the WG from VCA is ‘harsh’ on my skin tone so being careful with what WG pieces I add from VCA. The Alhambra magic pave ring in WG and the Socrates BTF rings were the ones I felt the most connection with out of everything I tried so far. But again, got to try them out more in the future to see if I still love them after a few months, enough to bring them home!

Isn’t planning and trying things out more than half the fun?
Excited to see what all pieces you add in the future!

Thank you, and yes, I love the Hellebore ring!

I am a huge Tiffany fan too! They have the best colored gemstone pieces which VCA is lacking.
I love Tiffany for diamonds, and like you, my engagement ring is also Tiffany.
The Tiffany Metro 5 row... we have such similar taste. I love love love the Metro 5 row, but I did not buy it because the diamonds are only half-circle, and I like my bangles to have full circle. I almost caved twice, but then I smacked myself on the head and reminded myself I have purchased half-circle bracelets before, twice (one a diamond, the other a sapphire/diamond), and both times, I felt the look was unfinished. I know, it's probably just me, but something to think about in case it might bug you (not sure if you ever had a half-circle bangle). That Metro 5 row is perfection to me. It is so simple, clean, all diamonds to the edge, minimal metal, and I love the way the diamonds are laid out in a cobblestone pattern. It sparkles like mad, classic Tiffany.

Have you tried the Tiffany T wide bangle? It is full circle diamonds. It's really beautiful on. I like that it's full circle, but I don't like the T at the top. I am not a fan of the T collection, so I don't want to even get one piece as I know I will never build on it to be matchy matchy. If you have not tried it and like the T collection, that bangle is really pretty. And it's a rounded oval shape! Not a squoval like the Clover to give me log arms!

Here is the T1 Wide full circle bangle in case you have not seen it.
Tiffany T T1 wide diamond hinged bangle in 18k white gold, medium. | Tiffany & Co.

Yes, planning is half the fun! I can't wait to see what goodies you get next!

 

[BigAkoya]

You bring up excellent points, thank you!

I cannot put my bracelet on myself and it's too tight unless it is sitting perfectly flat once it is on (thank you hubby). So if one motif is turned or the chain is turned anywhere, it just doesn't fit. And if I eat too much salt or it's hot, my bracelet gets super uncomfortable.

My wrist is exactly 6" (with that same tape measure as the picture) so when I had all 4 links removed I had assumed it would fit perfectly. I think I would prefer it to be at least 1" longer than my wrist, or 7" to be specific.

I think if you add back two links, it will be perfect! It's easy, just text your SA and wait two weeks.
I do not hesitate to adjust jewelry until it's perfect. The hassle and short wait for a repair is a small price to pay for a lifetime of enjoyment wearing a perfect fitting piece. Plus, if you can put it on easier, you will wear it more. I vote go for it!

Oh, @DS2006... I am back home and measured my wrist. Yes, my wrist is 5 3/4", and I took two links out to make a 7" bracelet.

 

[eternallove4bag]

Thank you, and yes, I love the Hellebore ring!

I am a huge Tiffany fan too! They have the best colored gemstone pieces which VCA is lacking.
I love Tiffany for diamonds, and like you, my engagement ring is also Tiffany.
The Tiffany Metro 5 row... we have such similar taste. I love love love the Metro 5 row, but I did not buy it because the diamonds are only half-circle, and I like my bangles to have full circle. I almost caved twice, but then I smacked myself on the head and reminded myself I have purchased half-circle bracelets before, twice (one a diamond, the other a sapphire/diamond), and both times, I felt the look was unfinished. I know, it's probably just me, but something to think about in case it might bug you (not sure if you ever had a half-circle bangle). That Metro 5 row is perfection to me. It is so simple, clean, all diamonds to the edge, minimal metal, and I love the way the diamonds are laid out in a cobblestone pattern. It sparkles like mad, classic Tiffany.

Have you tried the Tiffany T wide bangle? It is full circle diamonds. It's really beautiful on. I like that it's full circle, but I don't like the T at the top. I am not a fan of the T collection, so I don't want to even get one piece as I know I will never build on it to be matchy matchy. If you have not tried it and like the T collection, that bangle is really pretty. And it's a rounded oval shape! Not a squoval like the Clover to give me log arms!

Here is the T1 Wide full circle bangle in case you have not seen it.
Tiffany T T1 wide diamond hinged bangle in 18k white gold, medium. | Tiffany & Co.

Yes, planning is half the fun! I can't wait to see what goodies you get next!

We really do have very similar tastes! I feel like Tiffany diamonds sparkle like no other! I love VCA for their designs but if we are talking quality of diamonds, Tiffany wins hands down in my opinion! Like you, I am not a fan of the T collection at all! There is something about that T that bothers me! I am actually okay with the half way pave on the metro bracelet. It would have been ideal that the diamonds went all the way around to give that finished look as you pointed out but it doesn’t bother me that it goes half way unless that bracelet turns and I end up with the WG side instead of the pave side most of the time! That would irk me! So have to be careful about the size I choose there. Since I am planning to wear it alone, unstacked, I can afford to go for a snug fit. My bracelets and rings are always on the looser side but I might have to make an exception with regards to the size of the metro bracelet. I wish I could post pics of me wearing the small size but unsure if that’s allowed on the VCA thread!

As much as I love VCA designs I am ready for more Tiffany pieces!

So many beautiful pieces for us to choose from

 

[BigAkoya]

We really do have very similar tastes! I feel like Tiffany diamonds sparkle like no other! I love VCA for their designs but if we are talking quality of diamonds, Tiffany wins hands down in my opinion! Like you, I am not a fan of the T collection at all! There is something about that T that bothers me! I am actually okay with the half way pave on the metro bracelet. It would have been ideal that the diamonds went all the way around to give that finished look as you pointed out but it doesn’t bother me that it goes half way unless that bracelet turns and I end up with the WG side instead of the pave side most of the time! That would irk me! So have to be careful about the size I choose there. Since I am planning to wear it alone, unstacked, I can afford to go for a snug fit. My bracelets and rings are always on the looser side but I might have to make an exception with regards to the size of the metro bracelet. I wish I could post pics of me wearing the small size but unsure if that’s allowed on the VCA thread!

As much as I love VCA designs I am ready for more Tiffany pieces!

So many beautiful pieces for us to choose from

Totally agree with you on Tiffany diamonds, and I have actually compared in real life, so it's not just the Blue Box I'm hung up on. No, the 5 row will not turn, it did not for me. I tried on the Small.

I too am running out of ideas with VCA, and I don't want to buy for the sake of buying and collecting which is easy to do with VCA. After a few more VCA pieces, I will focus back on colored gemstones. Tiffany has beautiful colored gemstones as I am sure you know. In case you are interested, next time you go to Tiffany, check out their Paraiba Tourmalines rings. I am in love with their Paraibas. I'm not sure if you go to NYC to get your bling, but the temporary Tiffany store on 57th is laid out quite nice. Feels easier to shop, more roomy.

I think you can post a pic of your Frivole ring and toss in the 5 row. It's still a VCA modshot!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I love the Hellebore ring on you!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Totally agree with you on Tiffany diamonds, and I have actually compared in real life, so it's not just the Blue Box I'm hung up on. No, the 5 row will not turn, it did not for me. I tried on the Small.

I too am running out of ideas with VCA, and I don't want to buy for the sake of buying and collecting which is easy to do with VCA. After a few more VCA pieces, I will focus back on colored gemstones. Tiffany has beautiful colored gemstones as I am sure you know. In case you are interested, next time you go to Tiffany, check out their Paraiba Tourmalines rings. I am in love with their Paraibas. I'm not sure if you go to NYC to get your bling, but the temporary Tiffany store on 57th is laid out quite nice. Feels easier to shop, more roomy.

I think you can post a pic of your Frivole ring and toss in the 5 row. It's still a VCA modshot!

I am with you 100%. I don’t want to buy pieces just for the sake of buying or because it’s VCA. So time to diversify to other brands that tug at my heartstrings as well!
I have not checked out Tiffany’s Paraibas but now I will. Thanks for the reco.

I don’t shop at the NYC store but recently went there for an event and was blown away by how spacious the entire store was, especially given that it’s a temporary space Tiffany has occupied while their actual store is getting renovated. I was told the renovations will be completed in 2022. Excited to visit the store then. On the colored gemstones, for the event, they had flown in extraordinary pieces from around the world and I had a fun time trying them out not to mention drooling all over them… maybe I should post them on the Tiffany thread.

Here’s a mod shot of the 5 row metro bracelet. Fun story! It almost came home with us that day. I tried it and fell in love with it so hubby asked the SA how much it was. Somehow the price tag was wrong and the SA replied ‘4000’. My hubby (the value seeker that he is), of course, goes ‘wrap it up’. Then the SM comes rushing in, saying the tag was wrong! Ugh! So close … hubby looks at me and asks if I still want it and of course I liked it but I was not ready to drop 5 digit figures for a piece I had just tried so I decided to wait. It’s gone on my WL but I need to try it a few more times at my store before I am ready to bring it home.

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[BigAkoya]

I am with you 100%. I don’t want to buy pieces just for the sake of buying or because it’s VCA. So time to diversify to other brands that tug at my heartstrings as well!
I have not checked out Tiffany’s Paraibas but now I will. Thanks for the reco.

I don’t shop at the NYC store but recently went there for an event and was blown away by how spacious the entire store was, especially given that it’s a temporary space Tiffany has occupied while their actual store is getting renovated. I was told the renovations will be completed in 2022. Excited to visit the store then. On the colored gemstones, for the event, they had flown in extraordinary pieces from around the world and I had a fun time trying them out not to mention drooling all over them… maybe I should post them on the Tiffany thread.

Here’s a mod shot of the 5 row metro bracelet. Fun story! It almost came home with us that day. I tried it and fell in love with it so hubby asked the SA how much it was. Somehow the price tag was wrong and the SA replied ‘4000’. My hubby (the value seeker that he is), of course, goes ‘wrap it up’. Then the SM comes rushing in, saying the tag was wrong! Ugh! So close … hubby looks at me and asks if I still want it and of course I liked it but I was not ready to drop 5 digit figures for a piece I had just tried so I decided to wait. It’s gone on my WL but I need to try it a few more times at my store before I am ready to bring it home.

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The 5 row is gorgeous on you! If you don't mind the half-circle diamonds, I would definitely get it. I think it's a very reasonable price.

Yes, the Blue Book events are crazy aren't they? I stopped going as I felt obligated to buy stuff, felt I was getting too chummy and preferred to keep it more business (I think I shared my thoughts on SA relationships before). I went twice, loved looking at the bling, but too over the top wining and dining for me. I'm a low profile simple shopper. Although, full confession... at VCA... I do take the chocolates! My SA knows I save the little box of chocolates for hubby. This time, my SA was so cute, I did not ask, but when I got back to the hotel and opened my goodie bag, I saw he put a bunch of little chocolate boxes for hubby. So nice of him. I told hubby... the things I do for you!

On your bangle. I love this bangle. It's a very clean, all-diamond look. I can barely see any metal, just sparkling diamonds in all its beauty, set in a honeycomb pattern. With your ring, the 5 row is a perfect match, a better match to me than a VCA bangles as the styles are so different (e.g. halo ring vs. milgrain bead/clovers).

My two cents if I may...you already have a beautiful VCA collection. I would get this bracelet next; it's very different and it's truly a "diamond bangle" to me. Knowing you, you're going to want the matching full-circle ring too!

I did not realize you were a Tiffany fan. It's funny, on this VCA forum, sometimes it feels like we're all obsessed with VCA, and we are, but we are also obsessed with other brands too! I am sure we all have a lot of other non-VCA pieces! Life does not revolve around VCA. One more thought.... Since you also travel, I highly recommend getting the Tiffany valet tray (Tiffany calls it the Catchall tray). For me, this is such a happy little piece for travel. I love mine, and my engagement ring thanks me for allowing it to hang out in that blue tray when I'm on the road. I am sure your engagement will thank you too.

Here is a link (it also comes in its blue travel pouch): Catchall tray in Tiffany Blue® leather. | Tiffany & Co.

Thanks for sharing! You have beautiful pieces and great taste.

P.S. You can tell hubby with your recent VCA habit, the 5 row is a bargain!

 

[eternallove4bag]

The 5 row is gorgeous on you! If you don't mind the half-circle diamonds, I would definitely get it. I think it's a very reasonable price.

Yes, the Blue Book events are crazy aren't they? I stopped going as I felt obligated to buy stuff, felt I was getting too chummy and preferred to keep it more business (I think I shared my thoughts on SA relationships before). I went twice, loved looking at the bling, but too over the top wining and dining for me. I'm a low profile simple shopper. Although, full confession... at VCA... I do take the chocolates! My SA knows I save the little box of chocolates for hubby. This time, my SA was so cute, I did not ask, but when I got back to the hotel and opened my goodie bag, I saw he put a bunch of little chocolate boxes for hubby. So nice of him. I told hubby... the things I do for you!

On your bangle. I love this bangle. It's a very clean, all-diamond look. I can barely see any metal, just sparkling diamonds in all its beauty, set in a honeycomb pattern. With your ring, the 5 row is a perfect match, a better match to me than a VCA bangles as the styles are so different (e.g. halo ring vs. milgrain bead/clovers).

My two cents if I may...you already have a beautiful VCA collection. I would get this bracelet next; it's very different and it's truly a "diamond bangle" to me. Knowing you, you're going to want the matching full-circle ring too!

I did not realize you were a Tiffany fan. It's funny, on this VCA forum, sometimes it feels like we're all obsessed with VCA, and we are, but we are also obsessed with other brands too! I am sure we all have a lot of other non-VCA pieces! Life does not revolve around VCA. One more thought.... Since you also travel, I highly recommend getting the Tiffany valet tray (Tiffany calls it the Catchall tray). For me, this is such a happy little piece for travel. I love mine, and my engagement ring thanks me for allowing it to hang out in that blue tray when I'm on the road. I am sure your engagement will thank you too.

Here is a link (it also comes in its blue travel pouch): Catchall tray in Tiffany Blue® leather. | Tiffany & Co.

Thanks for sharing! You have beautiful pieces and great taste.

P.S. You can tell hubby with your recent VCA habit, the 5 row is a bargain!

That catchall tray is soooo pretty and that price is a steal if I compare it to Hermès catchall tray!

Haha hubby’s heart cannot take the sticker shock at VCA. But, there’s a saying in my culture - those who pay high prices cry once and those who go for cheaper options end up crying multiple times.. and thankfully hubby is a firm believer in that. So, I am always at an advantage when I shop with him because he ends up choosing the best. However, as much as I love shopping with hubby, I find it distracting so for most of my bags, clothes and jewelry purchases, I prefer to leave him home and fly solo.. on that Tiffany event, I could actually feel hubby’s trepidation as he whispered to me ‘Are we obliged to actually buy something?’ His nervousness had me in splits! Poor hubbies! What they go though just for us and of course vice versa

The more I gaze at the pictures of the 5 row metro bracelet, the more I love it. And I agree with you that the Tiffany ring goes better with that metro bracelet than with my VCA bracelets. A part of me says, wrap up the VCA collex with the GMOP pave bracelet and then move on to Tiffany. The other part says grab the metro bracelet first for a quick detour. The price point makes it compelling too! So we will see!

I know! Since this is a VCA forum, it’s easy to forget that we love other brands as much! Before VCA, I was more into custom designed jewelry. I still am for those ‘one of a kind’ jewelry pieces.

Thank you! I love sharing my bling journey with like minded friends here and truly appreciate your perspective.

 

[tenshix]

That catchall tray is soooo pretty and that price is a steal if I compare it to Hermès catchall tray!

Haha hubby’s heart cannot take the sticker shock at VCA. But, there’s a saying in my culture - those who pay high prices cry once and those who go for cheaper options end up crying multiple times.. and thankfully hubby is a firm believer in that. So, I am always at an advantage when I shop with him because he ends up choosing the best. However, as much as I love shopping with hubby, I find it distracting so for most of my bags, clothes and jewelry purchases, I prefer to leave him home and fly solo.. on that Tiffany event, I could actually feel hubby’s trepidation as he whispered to me ‘Are we obliged to actually buy something?’ His nervousness had me in splits! Poor hubbies! What they go though just for us and of course vice versa

The more I gaze at the pictures of the 5 row metro bracelet, the more I love it. And I agree with you that the Tiffany ring goes better with that metro bracelet than with my VCA bracelets. A part of me says, wrap up the VCA collex with the GMOP pave bracelet and then move on to Tiffany. The other part says grab the metro bracelet first for a quick detour. The price point makes it compelling too! So we will see!

I know! Since this is a VCA forum, it’s easy to forget that we love other brands as much! Before VCA, I was more into custom designed jewelry. I still am for those ‘one of a kind’ jewelry pieces.

Thank you! I love sharing my bling journey with like minded friends here and truly appreciate your perspective.

Allow me to be an enabler and say that Tiffany 5 row is gorgeous on you and fits your wrist perfectly! I was going to say ‘4000’ for that bracelet would’ve been an enormous steal at Tiffany’s, and where can I get one . This is just my personal opinion but I think Tiffany’s does diamonds best, if you love the 5 row perhaps hubby could get it for you during a more memorable milestone like anniversary or birthday? That way the price is more justified and the piece becomes even more meaningful. I completely agree with @BigAkoya here, I think the diamond bangle complements your ring more than the pearly beads of VCA, and since you already have such a beautiful VCA collection perhaps this quick detour is meant to be?

 

[BigAkoya]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, but I am not planning to purchase butterfly ring. I think I paraphrased it wrong The style and whole butterfly shape/concept is way too whimsical for me. I am even having hard time with frivole… One day I love it, other day I start to think it is too feminine and whimsical I know you should never say never with VCA, but I don’t see myself ever purchasing something with butterfly. Maybe, maybe the lapis and pave two butterfly earrings. I find the collection lovely as is own and on others but for me just too feminine.

I am happy you tried 16 motif because this is a piece I was considering for a while here what holds me back for purchasing 16 motif… I think when worn on a sweater (specifically black one) the clovers are almost lost. I find it hard to explain but I will try… the clovers are hanged on the chain via the middle of the “C” from both side and continue in a vertical line (worn long), which is same for 20 and 16 however because sweet is so small it looks like a “+” on the chain. This problem is less of a concern when worn double on bare skin because then they draw a circle around the neck. I feel like this accentuates the clover/flower shape of actual clover which I love I was planning to get 16 as 20 alternative but, if I look at it in this perspective, for me it is more of an alternative to 10 motif

I know exactly what you mean by the clovers being lost. It is because it's the Sweets size. When I tried it on, I had to really look to even see the tiny tiny diamonds and to see a clover. As I mentioned earlier, it looked more like a metal chain with some charms on it to me.

I think if you want a 20 look, I would get a VA size 20. It's iconic. If you want a shorter necklace look, get a 10. Double the 16 is not going to work as one long chain doubled never stays in place perfect.

Go to this post and look at Drake's necklace... this is what I mean by a 16 looking like a chain necklace... you can get the idea here. This in no way looks like a "diamond necklace" to me. It looks like a chain necklace with a few diamonds sprinkled.

Celebrities w/their Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry

Grigor Dimitrov, professional Bulgarian tennis player I don't know him, but I want a VCA bracelet now! :shocked::hrmm:

forum.purseblog.com

An all stone necklace such as MOP would pack a much better punch to me. That's just me of course. The 16, even with it's tiny diamonds is not enough of a statement piece in my opinion. If you are looking for dainty, it's perfect for that.

 

[lynne_ross]

I am with you 100%. I don’t want to buy pieces just for the sake of buying or because it’s VCA. So time to diversify to other brands that tug at my heartstrings as well!
I have not checked out Tiffany’s Paraibas but now I will. Thanks for the reco.

I don’t shop at the NYC store but recently went there for an event and was blown away by how spacious the entire store was, especially given that it’s a temporary space Tiffany has occupied while their actual store is getting renovated. I was told the renovations will be completed in 2022. Excited to visit the store then. On the colored gemstones, for the event, they had flown in extraordinary pieces from around the world and I had a fun time trying them out not to mention drooling all over them… maybe I should post them on the Tiffany thread.

Here’s a mod shot of the 5 row metro bracelet. Fun story! It almost came home with us that day. I tried it and fell in love with it so hubby asked the SA how much it was. Somehow the price tag was wrong and the SA replied ‘4000’. My hubby (the value seeker that he is), of course, goes ‘wrap it up’. Then the SM comes rushing in, saying the tag was wrong! Ugh! So close … hubby looks at me and asks if I still want it and of course I liked it but I was not ready to drop 5 digit figures for a piece I had just tried so I decided to wait. It’s gone on my WL but I need to try it a few more times at my store before I am ready to bring it home.

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The pairing of the ring and bangle is gorgeous.

 

[Opaldreamz888]

Totally agree with you on Tiffany diamonds, and I have actually compared in real life, so it's not just the Blue Box I'm hung up on. No, the 5 row will not turn, it did not for me. I tried on the Small.

I too am running out of ideas with VCA, and I don't want to buy for the sake of buying and collecting which is easy to do with VCA. After a few more VCA pieces, I will focus back on colored gemstones. Tiffany has beautiful colored gemstones as I am sure you know. In case you are interested, next time you go to Tiffany, check out their Paraiba Tourmalines rings. I am in love with their Paraibas. I'm not sure if you go to NYC to get your bling, but the temporary Tiffany store on 57th is laid out quite nice. Feels easier to shop, more roomy.

I think you can post a pic of your Frivole ring and toss in the 5 row. It's still a VCA modshot!

Big akoya, why is your vca collection almost done? What did you collect all that has given u vca peace? I wish i was there, but just wondering for my own addiction! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Totally agree with you on Tiffany diamonds, and I have actually compared in real life, so it's not just the Blue Box I'm hung up on. No, the 5 row will not turn, it did not for me. I tried on the Small.

I too am running out of ideas with VCA, and I don't want to buy for the sake of buying and collecting which is easy to do with VCA. After a few more VCA pieces, I will focus back on colored gemstones. Tiffany has beautiful colored gemstones as I am sure you know. In case you are interested, next time you go to Tiffany, check out their Paraiba Tourmalines rings. I am in love with their Paraibas. I'm not sure if you go to NYC to get your bling, but the temporary Tiffany store on 57th is laid out quite nice. Feels easier to shop, more roomy.

I think you can post a pic of your Frivole ring and toss in the 5 row. It's still a VCA modshot!

Oscar Heyman is also known for their beautiful colored gemstones . . .

 

[glamourbag]

I am with you 100%. I don’t want to buy pieces just for the sake of buying or because it’s VCA. So time to diversify to other brands that tug at my heartstrings as well!
I have not checked out Tiffany’s Paraibas but now I will. Thanks for the reco.

I don’t shop at the NYC store but recently went there for an event and was blown away by how spacious the entire store was, especially given that it’s a temporary space Tiffany has occupied while their actual store is getting renovated. I was told the renovations will be completed in 2022. Excited to visit the store then. On the colored gemstones, for the event, they had flown in extraordinary pieces from around the world and I had a fun time trying them out not to mention drooling all over them… maybe I should post them on the Tiffany thread.

Here’s a mod shot of the 5 row metro bracelet. Fun story! It almost came home with us that day. I tried it and fell in love with it so hubby asked the SA how much it was. Somehow the price tag was wrong and the SA replied ‘4000’. My hubby (the value seeker that he is), of course, goes ‘wrap it up’. Then the SM comes rushing in, saying the tag was wrong! Ugh! So close … hubby looks at me and asks if I still want it and of course I liked it but I was not ready to drop 5 digit figures for a piece I had just tried so I decided to wait. It’s gone on my WL but I need to try it a few more times at my store before I am ready to bring it home.

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Oh no... ...you might not want to hear this but: it certainly should hold a place on the top end of your Wishlist....