VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!
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That’s going to be a sizable boutique, practically directly across from NM. Can’t wait.
Hello Ladies. I need a bit of help here . I’n looking to get the lotus ring soon, but I can’t decide on the size. I tried it on before and I just can’t remember what size it was. I have the pave frivole btf in size 54 but it does tend to get a little snug on my middle finger in the summer time so I’m thinking to size up to 55 for the lotus ring. Unfortunately my SA is still trying to locate one and it’s more likely that we will just need to place an order for it. Would love to hear feedback from our lotus lovers here! TIA!
Hi! I have both rings... the Lotus ring and the Frivole pave BTF ring. I wear my regular ring size for Lotus, size 53. I had to go down a size for my Frivole due to the open setting, so I purchased a size 52. The Lotus ring, while it's called a BTF ring is not an open setting. The shank is fully closed like a regular ring, so my regular ring size worked fine. As FYI, I was able to try on the Lotus size 52, and I can verify while it fit, it was a bit snug for me (I like to wear my rings loose). I also had to order my size 53, and it took about 6 weeks.
I am so excited for you getting the Lotus ring! You will love it! Congratulations on your soon to be new ring!
I want to add... you mentioned you wear your Frivole on your middle finger. I wear my Lotus on my fourth finger. If you wear the Lotus on your middle finger, just note the flower will be on the left side of your index finger.
Just a thought.
Thanks for sharing. I personally think VCA will eventually shut down all their leased space in NM stores. A few years ago, I read it's part of their strategy to be stand alone as much as possible, similar to other luxury brands. It may take a while, but it's coming.
A thought for those building a purchase history at NM boutiques, maybe it's time to build a purchase history with a VCA boutique. SAs come and go (I recently got a new SA as my old one left), but boutiques stay around.
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Maybe contact your SA and order your size? I did that with my SA recently for the WG Clover. That way, you are sure to get one when your size is available. Congrats on your soon to be bangle!
While I do not mind that VCA is transitioning to full boutiques, I do hope they (VCA) do right by their customers and transfer over our NM purchase history! I find it absurd that VCA (right now) says they cannot collate boutique purchases and VCA lease-store purchases. I mean, NM gets its stock directly from VCA.
I have a SA at both locations so the transition won’t affect me much. However, I have heard that you will need to present all purchase paperwork for repairs/maintenance when bringing in pieces from NM to VCA stand alone boutiques because the boutiques’ computer systems cannot look up NM sold inventory via the serial number. This is such a hassle for me because I keep my paperwork in my safety deposit box - so each time I want to send my piece in for a cleaning I’ll have to schedule a trip to the bank as well. *Le sigh*