VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[may3545]

So I finally picked up my Perlee clover ring last week! I love it so much but just have a question for any ladies who also own the ring…
How tight or loose does the ring fit on your finger? I was between sizes and opted for the larger size to allow for any swelling or even my knuckle enlarging with age. 50% of the time, I feel happy with the larger size as I live in a tropical country and my fingers certainly swell somewhat whilst walking and outside in the heat (I also have a fear of the sausage finger effect ).When the ring is like this, it looks good and feels secure.
However… the other 50% of the time when my hands are cooler, the ring does feel a little loose to the extent where I’m worried that it could slip off my finger relatively easily. The ring is heavy and I’m so worried that when my fingers are like this the weight of the ring could cause it to fall off and I could loose it.
Would be so grateful for any input or suggestions for those who also own the ring (or of course anyone else)!
The image here is how it looks when it feels relatively secure…
View attachment 5292259

I had VCA add sizing balls inside so it's a more snug fit. I measured my finger on a hot day when I was still 10 lbs over my usual weight (postpartum splurge). It took 8 months to come, so I lost the weight by then, and the weather was a lot cooler. The ring was super loose! So I added sizing balls and it's more secure, yet still comfortable.

 

[Brooklynite]

Just curious, does anyone own folie des pres pendant? It's pretty, but the price seems to be hefty considering it's mostly sapphire. In addition, most of my tops are crew necks, so I'm not sure if I will get much use out of it. Am I better off getting the pave vintage alhambra necklace instead?

 

[lulu-47]

This happens to me all the time. When the ring feels loose, I wear it on my middle finger.

I would love to be able to have this option but unfortunately both my my middle and pointer knuckle are much bigger and I can’t get the ring over them

 

[lulu-47]

I had VCA add sizing balls inside so it's a more snug fit. I measured my finger on a hot day when I was still 10 lbs over my usual weight (postpartum splurge). It took 8 months to come, so I lost the weight by then, and the weather was a lot cooler. The ring was super loose! So I added sizing balls and it's more secure, yet still comfortable.

Thanks, I’ve just reached out to my SA and asked about this as it definitely seems like a good idea. However, the SA has just got back to me and said that VCA will not add sizing balls! Seems so strange not to be able to do this! The solution offered is to come in and try the smaller size to see if it’s better. Having tried the smaller size already I know it will be too small though! I am truly between sizes and the sizing beads really do seem like the best solution.
Have any other of you ladies had VCA recently add sizing balls to your rings?
If VCA are really refusing to do it, I guess I’ll just have to find a local jeweller who will do it for me which is a pain as I would much prefer VCA to carry this out

 

[BigAkoya]

Thanks, I’ve just reached out to my SA and asked about this as it definitely seems like a good idea. However, the SA has just got back to me and said that VCA will not add sizing balls! Seems so strange not to be able to do this! The solution offered is to come in and try the smaller size to see if it’s better. Having tried the smaller size already I know it will be too small though! I am truly between sizes and the sizing beads really do seem like the best solution.
Have any other of you ladies had VCA recently add sizing balls to your rings?
If VCA are really refusing to do it, I guess I’ll just have to find a local jeweller who will do it for me which is a pain as I would much prefer VCA to carry this out

Hi! I am an in-between size also, and I always go to the larger size. I wear my rings loose, and in the winter, it gets super loose, and I can easily flick off my rings. It does not bother me, and I have never lost a ring because I don't walk around flicking my hands like that.

My VCA SA offered to add sizing balls, and I said no. This is because I already tried sizing balls with a Tiffany ring. The Tiffany ring was very top heavy, and because I already wear my rings loose, the ring kept flipping. The SA suggested I try sizing balls which I did. I found them very uncomfortable as I always "felt" those balls which made me mentally feel I have a Frankenstein ring. More importantly, I did not like how they looked inside the ring. I felt the sizing balls took way from the beauty of the ring (my now Frankenstin ring!), so I had Tiffany remove the sizing balls. I was able to resize my ring down one quarter size which helped a bit.

VCA will not resize the rings I have, so they are super loose on me sometimes in the winter (like now when it's freezing). For me, I would rather have them loose a few weeks of the year than to see the sizing balls.

On your Perlee ring... the inside of the ring is beautiful, a piece of art, and I personally would not want to add sizing balls to that ring. Besides, if you add the balls, won't your ring now be too tight in the summer? The ring is a wide band, so when your fingers swell, wide bands are hard to put on if they are snug. Tight fitting rings give that sausage finger look, so something to think about.

Before you go to a local jeweler to have your ring tweaked (does that void future VCA repairs?), maybe try some temporary ring adjusters. There are options out there, it may not look great, but it's a temporary fix.

Personally, I would wait to wear your ring for one full year, to experience all the seasons, before you do anything with it. Dont rush... I would not adjust it so quickly. Your ring may only be loose a few weeks of the entire year, and I would not add beads just for those few weeks (wear another ring that day if you are really worried it will fall off). I like to keep my jewelry looking pure, in its original state.

Here is an example of what I am talking about... there are other options to you can play around with.
Amazon.com: Invisible Ring Size Adjuster for Loose Rings Ring Adjuster Fit Any Rings, Assorted Sizes of Ring Sizer : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Hope this helps.

 

[nicole0612]

So I finally picked up my Perlee clover ring last week! I love it so much but just have a question for any ladies who also own the ring…
How tight or loose does the ring fit on your finger? I was between sizes and opted for the larger size to allow for any swelling or even my knuckle enlarging with age. 50% of the time, I feel happy with the larger size as I live in a tropical country and my fingers certainly swell somewhat whilst walking and outside in the heat (I also have a fear of the sausage finger effect ).When the ring is like this, it looks good and feels secure.
However… the other 50% of the time when my hands are cooler, the ring does feel a little loose to the extent where I’m worried that it could slip off my finger relatively easily. The ring is heavy and I’m so worried that when my fingers are like this the weight of the ring could cause it to fall off and I could loose it.
Would be so grateful for any input or suggestions for those who also own the ring (or of course anyone else)!
The image here is how it looks when it feels relatively secure…
View attachment 5292259

You have received good advice so far. I prefer my rings on the looser side, which means at times they are almost falling off. I have a selection of thin bands that I wear in front of my rings in a half size smaller so that when my fingers are at the thinnest the bigger ring will not fall off. You could purchase one or two of the small Perlee beaded rings or just a thin diamond band for this purpose and wear it only when needed. You could even keep it in your purse or wallet if your fingers change size during the day.

 

[zlauren]

I don't have a VCA ring in my collection at the moment, but I am another that would choose a looser fit. I consider it a "feature" that I wear my Cartier Trinity on my ring finger in the hotter, humid months and on my middle finger other times in the year.

 

[jenayb]

I, too, prefer a looser fit for rings - especially when they are thick like the Perlee. I think sausage finger is *such* an uncomfortable look - to be avoided at all costs.

 

[mocktail]

I'm also a fan of loose rings and probably wear a full size larger than most jewelers would recommend for me. If I wave my hand quickly my rings will fly off, but they won't just fall off randomly. If it's not literally falling off, you're good.

 

[cmadtmifyb0623]

Along with everyone else, I also prefer loose rings. I don’t have any VCA rings but this is something I struggled with a lot when I first bought my Cartier JUC ring. This ring is not a traditional ring that fits snugly due to its design so it’s looser to begin with and can fly off if I shake my hand vigorously enough. But I don’t do that lol! And like others said, sausage fingers are a no no. I think you’ll be happier in the end with a looser fit that provides room for temperature variation and/or weight fluctuations.

 

[880]

You have received good advice so far. I prefer my rings on the looser side, which means at times they are almost falling off. I have a selection of thin bands that I wear in front of my rings in a half size smaller so that when my fingers are at the thinnest the bigger ring will not fall off. You could purchase one or two of the small Perlee beaded rings or just a thin diamond band for this purpose and wear it only when needed. You could even keep it in your purse or wallet if your fingers change size during the day.

+1
@lulu-47, I also prefer slightly looser rings especially when they are wide. I don’t have any VCA ones, but some ladies here do use a small perlee as a guard which looks very nice.

 

[simurgh]

I would look for a ring sizer that goes inside the ring only - there are different styles, e.g., a rubbery sticker with some depth that lines the ring. The benefit of having such a wide band is that you can hide something easily in there! I think you could also try a very skinny silicone band that fits tightly on your finger underneath the band. They're cheap so you could cut a few up if you can't find a workable one off the shelf.

Hi! I am an in-between size also, and I always go to the larger size. I wear my rings loose, and in the winter, it gets super loose, and I can easily flick off my rings. It does not bother me, and I have never lost a ring because I don't walk around flicking my hands like that.

My VCA SA offered to add sizing balls, and I said no. This is because I already tried sizing balls with a Tiffany ring. The Tiffany ring was very top heavy, and because I already wear my rings loose, the ring kept flipping. The SA suggested I try sizing balls which I did. I found them very uncomfortable as I always "felt" those balls which made me mentally feel I have a Frankenstein ring. More importantly, I did not like how they looked inside the ring. I felt the sizing balls took way from the beauty of the ring (my now Frankenstin ring!), so I had Tiffany remove the sizing balls. I was able to resize my ring down one quarter size which helped a bit.

VCA will not resize the rings I have, so they are super loose on me sometimes in the winter (like now when it's freezing). For me, I would rather have them loose a few weeks of the year than to see the sizing balls.

On your Perlee ring... the inside of the ring is beautiful, a piece of art, and I personally would not want to add sizing balls to that ring. Besides, if you add the balls, won't your ring now be too tight in the summer? The ring is a wide band, so when your fingers swell, wide bands are hard to put on if they are snug. Tight fitting rings give that sausage finger look, so something to think about.

Before you go to a local jeweler to have your ring tweaked (does that void future VCA repairs?), maybe try some temporary ring adjusters. There are options out there, it may not look great, but it's a temporary fix.

Personally, I would wait to wear your ring for one full year, to experience all the seasons, before you do anything with it. Dont rush... I would not adjust it so quickly. Your ring may only be loose a few weeks of the entire year, and I would not add beads just for those few weeks (wear another ring that day if you are really worried it will fall off). I like to keep my jewelry looking pure, in its original state.

Here is an example of what I am talking about... there are other options to you can play around with.
Amazon.com: Invisible Ring Size Adjuster for Loose Rings Ring Adjuster Fit Any Rings, Assorted Sizes of Ring Sizer : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Hope this helps.

 

[lulu-47]

You have received good advice so far. I prefer my rings on the looser side, which means at times they are almost falling off. I have a selection of thin bands that I wear in front of my rings in a half size smaller so that when my fingers are at the thinnest the bigger ring will not fall off. You could purchase one or two of the small Perlee beaded rings or just a thin diamond band for this purpose and wear it only when needed. You could even keep it in your purse or wallet if your fingers change size during the/QUOTE]

+1
@lulu-47, I also prefer slightly looser rings especially when they are wide. I don’t have any VCA ones, but some ladies here do use a small perlee as a guard which looks very nice.

Thank you all for your helpful advice!
As I’ve been wearing the ring more this week, I’m getting used to its presence and weight and I *think* it’s feeling more secure on my finger. I just need to be careful if my hands are wet or a bit cold in the air con. I’m going to see how it goes but I do love the idea of a small perlee as a guard and I might also try one of those ring sizer things, just not keen on it being visible though.
If I were to get a small perlee though… it would mean another trip to the boutique

 

[lulu-47]

I would look for a ring sizer that goes inside the ring only - there are different styles, e.g., a rubbery sticker with some depth that lines the ring. The benefit of having such a wide band is that you can hide something easily in there! I think you could also try a very skinny silicone band that fits tightly on your finger underneath the band. They're cheap so you could cut a few up if you can't find a workable one off the shelf.

I have just seen this, thank you, this is also a great idea!

 

[hers4eva]

Does anyone wear the sweet alhambra earrings in front with small diamond studs in the back?

Also wondering if there is room for a stud? Or does the sweet Alhambra cover the second hole, so you don’t need a second stud?

Do any of you wear just one earring showing your second hole visible with nothing in it?

Ear pictures would be helpful

I am thinking of buying these in the future to match my vintage onyx pendant:

Sweet Alhambra earstuds - VCARA44900 - Van Cleef & Arpels

Sweet Alhambra earstuds, 18K yellow gold, onyx.

www.vancleefarpels.com

thank you