VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[GreenBagsOnly]

I have recently purchased my first VCA piece and its the Perlee Malachite necklace. It’s such a stunning piece!

Are you still enjoying this necklace? I just purchased my first VCA piece (an Alahambra bracelet) and am eyeing this as my second piece as I’m not yet ready to get too matchy-matchy with multiple Alahambra pieces (but will get there eventually, I’m sure…).

 

[SouthTampa]

Question for you lovely ladies. I have only one VCA piece. It is a Magic chalcedony pendant. I am thinking of adding a 20 chalcedony to wear together. Has anyone seen this done and do you think it will look nice?

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Question for you lovely ladies. I have only one VCA piece. It is a Magic chalcedony pendant. I am thinking of adding a 20 chalcedony to wear together. Has anyone seen this done and do you think it will look nice?

Yes, I think it will be stunning. I have a Magic pendant that I pair with a 20-motif. It completes the look.
If you can, do! And please post photos.

 

[SouthTampa]

Yes, I think it will be stunning. I have a Magic pendant that I pair with a 20-motif. It completes the look.
If you can, do! And please post photos.

Thank you. I was leaning towards two matching bracelets, but I am more of a necklace person. I have learned Sony h from you ladies, but a big thank you to you and BigAkoya.

 

[8seventeen19]

@nightbefore, do you have a mod shot of your sweet pave earrings by chance? I’m usually into smaller earrings since I have small ears/earlobes. I like the look of the classic size but have a feeling I won’t be reaching for them for day to day if I get a pair of the vintage alhambra sized earrings.

Check out the VCA in action thread. I posted mine with the Magic size last week.

I use plastic disks behind all my earrings. I put the earring on, thread the post through the disk on the underside of my ear and secure it. It stabilizes my ear and keeps the earring from flopping. It's particularly useful for any earring that feels big and/or heavy.
A lot of jewelry stores have them (I first learned about these from Tiffany's). I don't recall if VCA has them. I buy mine from a jewelry supply house, but here's some from Amazon.

https://smile.amazon.com/Stabilize-Earrings-Plastic-Earring-Backs/dp/B07V4D6G2Y/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=18IQEF9U704T9&keywords=plastic+discs+for+earring+backs&qid=1646801548&sprefix=plastic+disks+for+earring%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMkNYWUlGU1dBTklHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzc2NDE4M0FORDJVTlo1NUU1SiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODQ3MDQ5OERTR0MzTExUVTFJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

https://smile.amazon.com/Plastic-Ea...efix=plastic+disks+for+earring,aps,158&sr=8-6

Also, they come in slightly different diameters. I use the larger for larger earrings such as the large frivole, and the smaller for small earrings such as the butterfly earrings. The only downside is that they're clear plastic and if you drop one, it's a goner, so I bring a little baggie with extras when I travel.
Try them with the Butterfly earrings. If you love earrings, these are a lifesaver. They've salvaged earrings I never thought I could wear. It's an easy fix and I'd hate to see you pass on the earrings when there may be a simple solution.

I second this. I got mine in a giant pack off Amazon. My SA did not have anything of the sort that would actually fit. This is the only way I am able to wear the earrings with omega backs. In fact, I am on my second pair of MTO Magic wg/onyx earrings because I got antsy when they came in and had to wear them. Lost one of them that very day taking my mask on and off at the airport.

 

[BigAkoya]

Question for you lovely ladies. I have only one VCA piece. It is a Magic chalcedony pendant. I am thinking of adding a 20 chalcedony to wear together. Has anyone seen this done and do you think it will look nice?

I think it will look fabulous! I love long necklaces, and for me, in the Alhambra collection, the 20 is the bomb.
The two will land perfectly. The Magic pendant is 35" long, and the 20 motif is 33.5". The Magic will land right below the 20... very lovely. I like layering long necklaces, and this will be a great look. I say go for it!

 

[BigAkoya]

Thank you. I was leaning towards two matching bracelets, but I am more of a necklace person. I have learned Sony h from you ladies, but a big thank you to you and BigAkoya.

I don't know if you like matchy matchy, but I love matchy matchy for jewelry. I don't think I have ever seen chalcedony VA earrings, but if you might like that, you can ask VCA if they can be a SO. Maybe it can't be done which is why I don't recall seeing them. Perhaps someone can chime in... I am not curious!

For some reason, I think a 20 motif with matching VA earrings looks so good! It's like motifs floating around the face and neckline.
When you get to a boutique, try the 20 motif / matching earrings look with a WG MOP or other set so you can get an idea and see if you might like it.

Just a thought to think about as you put your set together. I'm so excited for you!

 

[nicole0612]

I don't know if you like matchy matchy, but I love matchy matchy for jewelry. I don't think I have ever seen chalcedony VA earrings, but if you might like that, you can ask VCA if they can be a SO. Maybe it can't be done which is why I don't recall seeing them. Perhaps someone can chime in... I am not curious!

For some reason, I think a 20 motif with matching VA earrings looks so good! It's like motifs floating around the face and neckline.
When you get to a boutique, try the 20 motif / matching earrings look with a WG MOP or other set so you can get an idea and see if you might like it.

Just a thought to think about as you put your set together. I'm so excited for you!

At least one person has SO chalcedony magic earrings! EpiFanatic saw them at her boutique and I believe they are in one of the first pages of the boutique finds thread. So gorgeous!

Update: post #1 of that thread

Hunt is on. Pieces available and where...

Hi Peeps, I don't know if this is allowed, but given the low inventory, maybe a thread where we share what we've seen and where it's available might be helpful in this time of low inventory. I thought of this when looking at the Low Inventory thread and I just got some pics from my SA and I...

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Photo credit to @EpiFanatic

 

[SouthTampa]

At least one person has SO chalcedony magic earrings! EpiFanatic saw them at her boutique and I believe they are in one of the first pages of the boutique finds thread. So gorgeous!

Update: post #1 of that thread

Hunt is on. Pieces available and where...

Hi Peeps, I don't know if this is allowed, but given the low inventory, maybe a thread where we share what we've seen and where it's available might be helpful in this time of low inventory. I thought of this when looking at the Low Inventory thread and I just got some pics from my SA and I...

forum.purseblog.com

Photo credit to @EpiFanatic

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OMG. Why did I see this! This is now a must have. Thank you all!

 

[BigAkoya]

At least one person has SO chalcedony magic earrings! EpiFanatic saw them at her boutique and I believe they are in one of the first pages of the boutique finds thread. So gorgeous!

Update: post #1 of that thread

Hunt is on. Pieces available and where...

Hi Peeps, I don't know if this is allowed, but given the low inventory, maybe a thread where we share what we've seen and where it's available might be helpful in this time of low inventory. I thought of this when looking at the Low Inventory thread and I just got some pics from my SA and I...

forum.purseblog.com

Photo credit to @EpiFanatic

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Thank you... this is stunning! Chalcedony is so pretty.

 

[BigAkoya]

OMG. Why did I see this! This is now a must have. Thank you all!

Yes! Get the earrings... Vintage size. I personally am not a fan of Magic earrings with a 20. The 20 motifs flow so well, but with Magic earrings, all of a sudden, there are these swollen jumbo size motifs on the ear. To me, it puffs up the face, and the flow is off to my eye. The Vintage size will look awesome when you wear your 20! There is something about a bunch of same size motifs floating around your neckline and then on the ear. It really pops. You'll see what I mean when you go to the boutique and try the WG MOP version (or any other "set"). I love that look and hope you might like it too.

Now... after getting the 20 motif and earrings, just go for broke and get two bracelets! You will now have the full set!
I have two WG MOP bracelets and love wearing the two together. It adds a lot more presence (e.g. bold) without being busy.
So exciting! Another WG 20 motif lover!

 

[ProShopper1]

Hi all! I only started my VCA journey last year, but I’m looking to get some more pieces before another price increase hits and I need your help!

I currently have an onyx 5 motif bracelet, onyx single motif pendant, and MOP single motif pendant. I definitely want the MOP 5 motif bracelet, so that was easy lol.

Now this is where I need some advice. I’m going back and forth between the hammered gold and the guilloche (whichever I get I plan on doing the bracelet and pendant).

I want something I don’t have to worry too much about wear wise, which I know will lead me more towards the hammered gold. Does anyone have any pictures of the wear on the guilloche? I’ve read a lot of people talk about the wear but I haven’t been able to find pictures. My only pause on the hammered gold is that I read somewhere on here that the holiday pendants remind them of nipples, and for whatever reason I got it in my head that the hammered gold reminds me of a nipple too. I’ve tried several times to view the hammered gold in store but they have had anything hammered any of the times I’ve went in. They did have the guilloche, and it’s beautiful, I’m just concerned about the wear.

TIA!

 

[SouthTampa]

Yes! Get the earrings... Vintage size. I personally am not a fan of Magic earrings with a 20. The 20 motifs flow so well, but with Magic earrings, all of a sudden, there are these swollen jumbo size motifs on the ear. To me, it puffs up the face, and the flow is off to my eye. The Vintage size will look awesome when you wear your 20! There is something about a bunch of same size motifs floating around your neckline and then on the ear. It really pops. You'll see what I mean when you go to the boutique and try the WG MOP version (or any other "set"). I love that look and hope you might like it too.

Now... after getting the 20 motif and earrings, just go for broke and get two bracelets! You will now have the full set!
I have two WG MOP bracelets and love wearing the two together. It adds a lot more presence (e.g. bold) without being busy.
So exciting! Another WG 20 motif lover!

I so appreciate your viewpoint. You are right, vintage will be a better choice. I am so excited. I have soooo many Chanel necklaces. I am going to consign some so I can make this a reality. I wore just the necklace today to a doctors appointment and while I was waiting on the doctor, I just kept staring at my necklace. It is so pretty! I love Chalcedony. My wardrobe is 90% black, so the white gold and the chalcedony just pops.

 

[Konfeta]

Hello. Maybe someone knows? Which bracelet is havier - guilloche bracelet or classic bracelet?

 

[pinky7129]

Hi all! I only started my VCA journey last year, but I’m looking to get some more pieces before another price increase hits and I need your help!

I currently have an onyx 5 motif bracelet, onyx single motif pendant, and MOP single motif pendant. I definitely want the MOP 5 motif bracelet, so that was easy lol.

Now this is where I need some advice. I’m going back and forth between the hammered gold and the guilloche (whichever I get I plan on doing the bracelet and pendant).

I want something I don’t have to worry too much about wear wise, which I know will lead me more towards the hammered gold. Does anyone have any pictures of the wear on the guilloche? I’ve read a lot of people talk about the wear but I haven’t been able to find pictures. My only pause on the hammered gold is that I read somewhere on here that the holiday pendants remind them of nipples, and for whatever reason I got it in my head that the hammered gold reminds me of a nipple too. I’ve tried several times to view the hammered gold in store but they have had anything hammered any of the times I’ve went in. They did have the guilloche, and it’s beautiful, I’m just concerned about the wear.

TIA!

im actually in between the hammered gold and onyx, but you may have me rethinking it after what you said it reminds you of lol