VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[BigAkoya]

Just playing devil’s advocate here as I am also a huge fan of the Alhambra line but she does live in Dubai. I feel like she said this because I can only imagine what kind of stacks she sees over there since it is a very wealthy place. As for those of us in the US, it varies greatly where we live whether we see something a lot or not. But I just feel like Dubai is on another level when it comes to luxury so I’m sure she made that comment possibly from just seeing it on quite literally everyone. Also, I haven’t heard the lifestyle rumors but oh my if she’s a personal shopper and drives a RR Wraith then I need to switch careers and move countries lol!!!

Great point. I live in the US, and one time, I tried on a zip necklace. My SA told me he has to be careful with the necklace as it is already sold to a father who purchased it as a gift for his daughter's 16th birthday.
The father was holding a big birthday bash for his daughter. As a party favor, the father ordered VA pendants for each guest.
I'm thinking...what? Just one little pendant? No matching earrings? Cheapy!

Your point is spot on...the display of bling (and wealth) is relative.

EDIT: As a reference point, the Zip necklace was about $760K as I recall. Nice 16th birthday gift!

 

[EpiFanatic]

Standard Luxury Uniformed youTuber, or SLUT for short.
Had to do that, lol.

I’m all about the acronyms!

 

[valerie_hh]

Lailli Mirza posted a video where she calls
Alhambra bracelets as “basic.” She then mentions she only wears her two bracelets and proceeds to open two more Alhambra pieces. I found her comments really irritating. Anyone else agree?

well my gf just did the same too lol. But i cant blame her for thinking that way. She just bought the zip necklace that costs 1M SGD at the van cleef exhibition VIP pre launch. so alhambra is indeed v basic for her. she can be quite down to earth too but we all have diff spending power.

 

[valerie_hh]

Great point. I live in the US, and one time, I tried on a zip necklace. My SA told me he has to be careful with the necklace as it is already sold to a father who purchased it as a gift for his daughter's 16th birthday.
The father was holding a big birthday bash for his daughter. As a party favor, the father ordered VA pendants for each guest.
I'm thinking...what? Just one little pendant? No matching earrings? Cheapy!

Your point is spot on...the display of bling (and wealth) is relative.

EDIT: As a reference point, the Zip necklace was about $760K as I recall. Nice 16th birthday gift!

you must be a pretty big VIP to be offered to try that necklace too lol...

 

[Notorious Pink]

I’m all about the acronyms!

I do this to amuse myself. I’m just grateful that you guys put up with me.

 

[BigAkoya]

you must be a pretty big VIP to be offered to try that necklace too lol...

I'm a sample gal, definitely not one of the "million-dollar annual spend" big VIPs.
I am sure your friend's Zip is beautiful. I hope she wears it as a bracelet too. I think it's beautiful as a bold bracelet.

 

[Storm Spirit]

My SA has just sent a video of a carnelian bracelet. It looks like a very nice red shade and I love how translucent the stones are. I can see a few small gaps but I'm not sure how noticeable they will be IRL. It's always difficult to know for sure from photos and videos so we're heading in store tomorrow Assuming everything is good, this could be the one! What do you think?

 

[EpiFanatic]

My SA has just sent a video of a carnelian bracelet. It looks like a very nice red shade and I love how translucent the stones are. I can see a few small gaps but I'm not sure how noticeable they will be IRL. It's always difficult to know for sure from photos and videos so we're heading in store tomorrow Assuming everything is good, this could be the one! What do you think?

The motifs look nicely matched. If good IRL I would go for it.

 

[Opaldreamz888]

well my gf just did the same too lol. But i cant blame her for thinking that way. She just bought the zip necklace that costs 1M SGD at the van cleef exhibition VIP pre launch. so alhambra is indeed v basic for her. she can be quite down to earth too but we all have diff spending power.

Wow! The zipper is #goals, if you have a zipper al else pales in comparison

 

[Storm Spirit]

The motifs look nicely matched. If good IRL I would go for it.

Ahh fingers crossed!

 

[missie1]

Ok guru’s I need help. I’m trying to plan my purchases for this year. No impulse buys are allowed as I also have sizable e-ring upgrade project in the works. I desperately want a turquoise wg 5 motif if I can find one …. know that it’s a premium or should I get onyx and pave instead at this price point. If I did get the onyx and pave I could still so blue agate wg bracelet but will it satisfy my desire for the turquoise. In addition I need to SO RG mop necklace still don’t know if it’s 10 or 20 motif.

 

[EpiFanatic]

Ok guru’s I need help. I’m trying to plan my purchases for this year. No impulse buys are allowed as I also have sizable e-ring upgrade project in the works. I desperately want a turquoise wg 5 motif if I can find one …. know that it’s a premium or should I get onyx and pave instead at this price point. If I did get the onyx and pave I could still so blue agate wg bracelet but will it satisfy my desire for the turquoise. In addition I need to SO RG mop necklace still don’t know if it’s 10 or 20 motif.

I don't think I'm much help but I saw two online, in the $17K range. That's a lot of money. I would lean toward onyx and pave for that price point, and then at some point SO agate and WG, so you'll also be able to get matching earrings or whatever you want. Yah. That's what I would do. But the heart wants what the heart wants...

 

[missie1]

I don't think I'm much help but I saw two online, in the $17K range. That's a lot of money. I would lean toward onyx and pave for that price point, and then at some point SO agate and WG, so you'll also be able to get matching earrings or whatever you want. Yah. That's what I would do. But the heart wants what the heart wants...

i saw one for around 18k……it does feels like a lot But my fear is that I spend and get the other items and im still not satisfied. Then I will end up spending double when I should just bite bullet and spend the 18K. Another option could be to get WG Perlee clover this year and get SO agate and go sit down. That would delay my necklace which I was planning to order this year

 

[EpiFanatic]

i saw one for around 18k……it does feels like a lot But my fear is that I spend and get the other items and im still not satisfied. Then I will end up spending double when I should just bite bullet and spend the 18K. Another option could be to get WG Perlee clover this year and get SO agate and go sit down. That would delay my necklace which I was planning to order this year

Oh, I did not realize how much you wanted the turquoise and WG. If nothing else will satisfy, then you do what you gotta do. I get that. If you know you want it and nothing else will do, go for it and everything else can wait. After you have it, maybe your mind will change about the other pieces you want.

 

[glamourbag]

Ok guru’s I need help. I’m trying to plan my purchases for this year. No impulse buys are allowed as I also have sizable e-ring upgrade project in the works. I desperately want a turquoise wg 5 motif if I can find one …. know that it’s a premium or should I get onyx and pave instead at this price point. If I did get the onyx and pave I could still so blue agate wg bracelet but will it satisfy my desire for the turquoise. In addition I need to SO RG mop necklace still don’t know if it’s 10 or 20 motif.

I hate to say it due to the uptick in price but you need to go with what you desire most and that sounds like the turquoise. I fully believe on following what speaks to you most (even if it will take you longer to find the perfect piece) as the reward is so worth it in the long run. The other options may scratch the itch for a while but it won't fully satisfy you. Go for the turquoise. I had it (well I still have it I just lent it to a relative as I never wear it) with yellow gold and its beautiful. Turquoise and Agate aren't the same (despite what people try to tell you).