VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Belle-brune]

I feel like it would go well with the Love, but not the JUC and not the Alhambra 5 motif. I think it would pair better with a bangle from VCA, like the Perlee.

I agree I have 2 loves I don’t wear anymore as I find it annoying to remove and I’m bored of my clue! I do stack my clover bracelets though with my perlee clover but it’s too dressy at the same time!
I’m considering a small perlee bangle or the small pave one, I think they would go well

 

[Belle-brune]

I personally think the serpenti looks best on it’s own. If I were to get I would not stack. I don’t stack Alhambra either or watches.

I never stack watches, it would be too busy and I would like the Serpenti alone or along something else Serpenti! They are gorgeous we have similar likes, thank you!

 

[kphongkong]

has anyone joined 2 x 5 motif bracelets together to make a necklace? would love to see/hear stone recommendations for this!

 

[glamourbag]

Ladies, does anyone know if VCA recently changed their bangle sizing? I just checked my Perlee Signature in XS and the inner diameter is 14.5cm, when stacked with my size 16 Loves they look just a tiny bit smaller, not that noticeable. This size is still pretty loose on me. However now on the website all the bangles in XS are 14cm, and since I’m unable to go to any boutiques at the moment I had my sister (we have similar size wrists) try on an XS Sweet Clover and it looked tight on her non-dominant arm and even smaller than her size 15 Love.. At first I thought the sizing for the Sweet clover must’ve been different but on the website they list all the bangles with the same size (14cm, 16cm, etc.). Her SA also said the sizes are the same for all bangles. Did I miss this size change announcement?

I know that sizing/labeling changed a couple years ago when they added size 16 to the mix. I dont recall any changed since then.... I tried the sweet clover a 2-3 months ago and the small sweet clover was the same as the small original clover, the medium sweet clover was the same as the medium original clover. I do know that sizing is not exact across the board for all bangles. The D'or and three row fits a tiny bit different. Here is the list and guide from the site. https://www.vancleefarpels.com/cont...n-cleef-arpels-motif-size-guide-perlee-en.pdf. I know Loves and Perlees are not same for same. For ex 17 love would work with a small clover so you can't compare Cartier as an exact match to Perlee. I dont know of any very recent changes......

 

[tenshix]

I know that sizing/labeling changed a couple years ago when they added size 16 to the mix. I dont recall any changed since then.... I tried the sweet clover a 2-3 months ago and the small sweet clover was the same as the small original clover, the medium sweet clover was the same as the medium original clover. I do know that sizing is not exact across the board for all bangles. The D'or and three row fits a tiny bit different. Here is the list and guide from the site. https://www.vancleefarpels.com/cont...n-cleef-arpels-motif-size-guide-perlee-en.pdf. I know Loves and Perlees are not same for same. For ex 17 love would work with a small clover so you can't compare Cartier as an exact match to Perlee. I dont know of any very recent changes......

Thanks so much for your response! Yes I totally agree the sizes don’t quite correspond across different brands and even across different collections within the same brand which is why it’s a bit tricky. The online guide you linked helps! But it looks like I’m just going to have to try them on at the boutique if they happen to have the sizes I want to try in stock. I thought my eyes were fooling me when my sister was showing me the sizing of the bangles through video call. Thank you again

 

[Notorious Pink]

has anyone joined 2 x 5 motif bracelets together to make a necklace? would love to see/hear stone recommendations for this!

Please do a search, this has been posted many times. Search can be tricky, make sure you’ve ticked this forum only…..enjoy!

 

[glamourbag]

Thanks so much for your response! Yes I totally agree the sizes don’t quite correspond across different brands and even across different collections within the same brand which is why it’s a bit tricky. The online guide you linked helps! But it looks like I’m just going to have to try them on at the boutique if they happen to have the sizes I want to try in stock. I thought my eyes were fooling me when my sister was showing me the sizing of the bangles through video call. Thank you again

Yes, I know... it's like shopping for shoes! Best of luck in finding the sizes you need

 

[missie1]

Its a really polished piece, like you the Serpenti is the only collection I like question is does it stack well with VCA and Cartier ?! What do you think ?

I think it stacks really well. Here is a pic of me wearing my friends serpentine with my Alhambra and sweet Perlee. I am thinking about adding one but I’m on the fence

 

[tenshix]

I think it stacks really well. Here is a pic of me wearing my friends serpentine with my Alhambra and sweet Perlee. I am thinking about adding one but I’m on the fence

I love this stack!! The RG pops so well and beautifully on your skintone. I like that this version of Serpenti also looks more like an actual serpent, very edgy.

 

[Feliciaffm]

I think it stacks really well. Here is a pic of me wearing my friends serpentine with my Alhambra and sweet Perlee. I am thinking about adding one but I’m on the fence

Looooove your stack!! Is the Alhambra a GMOP PG?

 

[missie1]

I love this stack!! The RG pops so well and beautifully on your skintone. I like that this version of Serpenti also looks more like an actual serpent, very edgy.

Looooove your stack!! Is the Alhambra a GMOP PG?

Yes it’s GMOP with PG which is my favorite stone metal combo. The serpentine looks amazing stacked with it

 

[missie1]

I love this stack!! The RG pops so well and beautifully on your skintone. I like that this version of Serpenti also looks more like an actual serpent, very edgy.

Thanks I love RG and how if softens against my complexion. I agree the Serpenti is edgy I have it on the wishlist we will see if it makes it the cut.

 

[jenaps]

I think it stacks really well. Here is a pic of me wearing my friends serpentine with my Alhambra and sweet Perlee. I am thinking about adding one but I’m on the fence

Love it! What size is your sweet perlee? I’m debating getting it. I tried it on in a xs and actually loved it more than the regular perlee which I was shocked about. But xs is not my size I need a small. But I know that the bigger the size the more spaced out the flowers are and I’m not sure if I will love it the same. Do you love it?

 

[missie1]

Love it! What size is your sweet perlee? I’m debating getting it. I tried it on in a xs and actually loved it more than the regular perlee which I was shocked about. But xs is not my size I need a small. But I know that the bigger the size the more spaced out the flowers are and I’m not sure if I will love it the same. Do you love it?

Thank so much. I have size medium and I absolutely love it. I find that it stacks so well with my Alhambra’s and doesn’t overpower them. It’s a very versatile piece and the stones give just enough sparkle. I especially love it paired with the pave and stone Alhambra’s. Here are few pic of me playing around in house with few combos

 

[jenaps]

Thank so much. I have size medium and I absolutely love it. I find that it stacks so well with my Alhambra’s and doesn’t overpower them. It’s a very versatile piece and the stones give just enough sparkle. I especially love it paired with the pave and stone Alhambra’s. Here are few pic of me playing around in house with few combos

Thanks for the additional photos!! Looks so good on you!!