VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[lulu-47]

Oh thank you so much, that is very helpful!
I do love the original clover but just worried it is too chunky for every day wear (I’m quite casual). My SA is trying to locate one for me in the correct size for my ring finger but if I want it for my middle finger (size 60 due to chunky knuckle) he said it will have to be made especially. I get that there are low stock levels etc etc but it’s kind of annoying because ideally I’d like to try them side by side to compare how it looks on each finger…. It’s a lot of money to spend and I feel that I’d like to try them properly!
In the meantime, I’m due to go back and try the sweet clover soon. I do love the sweet clover up close but I’m just aware that from a distance the clovers aren’t really distinguishable in terms of shape (or maybe I just need glasses )

Just to add to this-
This is why I was drawn originally to the single row. It is sort of more casual than the classic clover but (perhaps) a bit more impactful than the sweet. But- I face the same dilemma as above in terms of sizing, the right ring finger size is more readily available whilst the size 60 for my middle finger would have to be made especially. I also can’t get it out of my head now as looking like a second wedding ring if worn on the ring finger (I already wear my wedding set on my left hand)

 

[lolakitten]

Yes, I think if you wear short pendants, the large is great. Here is why:

The large flower is a true pendant. Meaning, the metal loops that connect to the chain are at the top of the flower (one loop for each top petal), so it truly hangs properly. The very large flower is a clip that can be converted to a pendant. True, but the chain is hanging off the clip and not the flower hence it's not really flush against your body.

I think if you plan to wear it short, I would get the large. Or, if you really want the very large size, I would ask VCA to make it a true pendant, not a clip/pendant.

I hope that helped a bit. Frivole is so gorgeous to me... I hope VCA comes out with more WG Frivole pieces.

That’s precisely what I was worried about, the connection being in the wrong place to hang flush.
Thing is, I like the look of the double chain when worn short, kind of like how people wear the long magic doubled up.
The large kind of has an awkward size to my eye, I can’t put my finger on why.
I hope so too. I really like some of the cluster designs that only come in yellow.

 

[lolakitten]

I’m planning a nice big (for me) purchase this year for my birthday, so I’m trying have a short list of items as backup in case my first choice is unavailable. I’ve given my SA a heads up of what I really want, but they’re so crazy busy with the holiday rush and stock being so low…
I just hope things replenish a bit by March!! Funny thing is my first choice item is in stock now online
I’m going to drive myself crazy in the mean time.

I did get a hardcover winter catalog book in the mail, that was fun little surprise mixed in with the bills

 

[BigAkoya]

That’s precisely what I was worried about, the connection being in the wrong place to hang flush.
Thing is, I like the look of the double chain when worn short, kind of like how people wear the long magic doubled up.
The large kind of has an awkward size to my eye, I can’t put my finger on why.
I hope so too. I really like some of the cluster designs that only come in yellow.

Yes, you are right!
If you like the look of the Magic size, the large will be too small. The large to me is neither the look of a delicate small flower nor the bold look of a jumbo flower. The neither here nor there size may be what bothers you. Another reason may be that in all WG, large pieces can look a bit like a "silver" jewelry. With an all WG piece, there is a fine line between an all WG piece looking like a piece of fine jewelry vs. looking like a piece of silver jewelry. I hope that made sense. I hope you get to try them on to see. I think the Very Large Pave would be pretty when worn short, but not long. Just my thoughts of course.

 

[seffy]

Hi, all! New user here who is thinking of getting her first VCA piece. Would anyone know whether the vintage Alhambras have had or will have a price increase?

 

[DS2006]

Hi, all! New user here who is thinking of getting her first VCA piece. Would anyone know whether the vintage Alhambras have had or will have a price increase?

There have been price increases in the past, of course. But they do not happen at any particular time. Sometimes years have gone by with no increase. No one can predict when another increase will be. We usually learn of an increase shortly before it happens.

 

[innerpeace85]

Hi,
I recently got Lotus earrings small in WG. This is my only WG piece and I am wondering what could go well with the earrings and also suit my skin tone. I tried magic pave pendant in WG a while back and found it was unflattering due to too much contrast on me. I also don’t wear rings.
Just wearing one of the earrings as a pendant to see how the matching pendant would be and I am not sure I like this.
Any thoughts on what would go with the earrings? Thanks!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Hi,
I recently got Lotus earrings small in WG. This is my only WG piece and I am wondering what could go well with the earrings and also suit my skin tone. I tried magic pave pendant in WG a while back and found it was unflattering due to too much contrast on me. I also don’t wear rings.
Just wearing one of the earrings as a pendant to see how the matching pendant would be and I am not sure I like this.
Any thoughts on what would go with the earrings? Thanks!

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Ooh my vote for the matching lotus pendant please! There’s something so darn special about matching earrings and pendant. Now that I have seen this pic I am badgering irl for u to get these

 

[MyHjourney]

Hi,
I recently got Lotus earrings small in WG. This is my only WG piece and I am wondering what could go well with the earrings and also suit my skin tone. I tried magic pave pendant in WG a while back and found it was unflattering due to too much contrast on me. I also don’t wear rings.
Just wearing one of the earrings as a pendant to see how the matching pendant would be and I am not sure I like this.
Any thoughts on what would go with the earrings? Thanks!

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Voting for the lotus ring! (Oops edited as I realised you mentioned you don’t wear rings. The matching necklace shown here looks great on you but I also tried the lotus clip which is the same size as the lotus on the ring, and it was also beautiful on!)

I think it’s nice to have a size difference between earrings and necklace. Also you can use it as a clip!

 

[lulu-47]

Hi,
I recently got Lotus earrings small in WG. This is my only WG piece and I am wondering what could go well with the earrings and also suit my skin tone. I tried magic pave pendant in WG a while back and found it was unflattering due to too much contrast on me. I also don’t wear rings.
Just wearing one of the earrings as a pendant to see how the matching pendant would be and I am not sure I like this.
Any thoughts on what would go with the earrings? Thanks!

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Pendant would look stunning!

 

[KristinS]

Hi,
I recently got Lotus earrings small in WG. This is my only WG piece and I am wondering what could go well with the earrings and also suit my skin tone. I tried magic pave pendant in WG a while back and found it was unflattering due to too much contrast on me. I also don’t wear rings.
Just wearing one of the earrings as a pendant to see how the matching pendant would be and I am not sure I like this.
Any thoughts on what would go with the earrings? Thanks!

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This design is spectacular … PENDANT !!

 

[lulu-47]

So I went back to the boutique and tried all three rings again (albeit single row in RG as my SA didn’t have in YG yet). I have come to a decision!
First of all, I decided that whichever ring I get, I do want to wear it on my right ring finger rather than on my middle finger. This rules out the single row as I just can’t unsee it as a wedding ring when worn on this finger.
So, after much deliberating between the original clover and the sweet, I have decided on the original clover ring! My initial thoughts that it was too chunky changed the more and more I tried it on. I went back and forth between the two rings and the more I ‘got used’ to the look of the original, I just love it so much. I have quite long fingers and it just has a bit more presence than the sweet and the design is just so amazing I have always loved the original clover and can’t believe it will be mine!
Next dilemma was sizing… I tried a 54 and a 53, both were comfortable and at first I was leaning towards the 53 as I am so paranoid that the 54 might fall off. I think I’ve now decided on the 54 though to allow for swelling (I was trying on in an airconditioned store but I live in a tropical climate). I would also be worried that my knuckles might get bigger with age… is this a sensible decision?

 

[eletons]

Hi,
I recently got Lotus earrings small in WG. This is my only WG piece and I am wondering what could go well with the earrings and also suit my skin tone. I tried magic pave pendant in WG a while back and found it was unflattering due to too much contrast on me. I also don’t wear rings.
Just wearing one of the earrings as a pendant to see how the matching pendant would be and I am not sure I like this.
Any thoughts on what would go with the earrings? Thanks!

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Congratulations! You finally got it. You wear it so well.

 

[eletons]

So I went back to the boutique and tried all three rings again (albeit single row in RG as my SA didn’t have in YG yet). I have come to a decision!
First of all, I decided that whichever ring I get, I do want to wear it on my right ring finger rather than on my middle finger. This rules out the single row as I just can’t unsee it as a wedding ring when worn on this finger.
So, after much deliberating between the original clover and the sweet, I have decided on the original clover ring! My initial thoughts that it was too chunky changed the more and more I tried it on. I went back and forth between the two rings and the more I ‘got used’ to the look of the original, I just love it so much. I have quite long fingers and it just has a bit more presence than the sweet and the design is just so amazing I have always loved the original clover and can’t believe it will be mine!
Next dilemma was sizing… I tried a 54 and a 53, both were comfortable and at first I was leaning towards the 53 as I am so paranoid that the 54 might fall off. I think I’ve now decided on the 54 though to allow for swelling (I was trying on in an airconditioned store but I live in a tropical climate). I would also be worried that my knuckles might get bigger with age… is this a sensible decision?
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I vote for the original size perlee clover. It looks very solid and with a lot of presence.

 

[DS2006]

So I went back to the boutique and tried all three rings again (albeit single row in RG as my SA didn’t have in YG yet). I have come to a decision!
First of all, I decided that whichever ring I get, I do want to wear it on my right ring finger rather than on my middle finger. This rules out the single row as I just can’t unsee it as a wedding ring when worn on this finger.
So, after much deliberating between the original clover and the sweet, I have decided on the original clover ring! My initial thoughts that it was too chunky changed the more and more I tried it on. I went back and forth between the two rings and the more I ‘got used’ to the look of the original, I just love it so much. I have quite long fingers and it just has a bit more presence than the sweet and the design is just so amazing I have always loved the original clover and can’t believe it will be mine!
Next dilemma was sizing… I tried a 54 and a 53, both were comfortable and at first I was leaning towards the 53 as I am so paranoid that the 54 might fall off. I think I’ve now decided on the 54 though to allow for swelling (I was trying on in an airconditioned store but I live in a tropical climate). I would also be worried that my knuckles might get bigger with age… is this a sensible decision?
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You absolutely made the best decision! The regular clover ring looks best on your lovely long finger! The sweet clover doesn't even come close! And yes, you made the right decision by going slightly larger on the size for future long term wear! Congrats! It's gorgeous!