VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

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Interestingly, another SA told me I could order a single yellow sapphire butterfly if I owned the pink sapphire set. Even showed me the price. So I am not sure there are any set rules.

I also tried on the yg pave butterfly earrings today. I love the shape and size for me. The store only had the lapis and tq pairs, so I could not try the pink sapphire or wg pave but they seem to be in stock in other stores. They had the wg and pink ring so I held it up to my ear for colour reference. I think I found a winner but will take some time to ponder the purchase and see if I can try the actual pair. Would like to see if I can find the yellow sapphire pair too before I decide.
Here is the yg pave earring, the pink ring for colour reference on my ear and with my noeud. I do not see myself getting the ring as it looked so small compared to noeud. But it makes a beautiful earring set to wear with noeud. I was out with my fam so in a rush and hence my pictures are dark.

I love the way the butterfly perches on your ear. It’s gorgeous!

i love vintage heritage pieces, but I would hesitate to buy alhambra or any popular line ( frivole etc) except from VCA. I might buy an unusual VCA heritage piece from a reputable estate jewelry specialist (im thinking Fred Leighton or from briony Raymond, but I don’t know.

@BigAkoya , I believe I met the regional VP once; I recall the position covering Ny and Boston. I don’t remember if washington too.

 

[lynne_ross]

I know a lot of people love the BTF butterfly ring but I don't love it. I too think it's small. However, I adore the butterfly earrings, so much so, that I now have two pair. They're unique, they don't need to match, and stand well on their own. I don't think about what I pair them with, I just put them on and go.

Do you get the tq pair to go with the lapis pair? That will give you 4 gorgeous combos! Please post pics if you are not shy on these besties in action.

 

[lynne_ross]

I love the way the butterfly perches on your ear. It’s gorgeous!

i love vintage heritage pieces, but I would hesitate to buy alhambra or any popular line ( frivole etc) except from VCA. I might buy an unusual VCA heritage piece from a reputable estate jewelry specialist (im thinking Fred Leighton or from briony Raymond, but I don’t know.

@BigAkoya , I believe I met the regional VP once; I recall the position covering Ny and Boston. I don’t remember if washington too.

Thanks! I was very happy with the fit. The Alhambra earrings do not fit me well for some reason. I think it is because I have thin lobes. But the frivoles and these butterflies are meant to sit on the lobes, which is what they actually do and hence sit much better.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

You could try the scary Flying Butterfly Ring and see if you like it. It's nice and big. However, the antennae is a big spooky for me.. like little beady bug eyes looking at me.

OMG you're adding to my wish list! Thank you (I think).

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Do you get the tq pair to go with the lapis pair? That will give you 4 gorgeous combos! Please post pics if you are not shy on these besties in action.

No, I didn't buy the turquoise earrings because . . .
I went to pick something up, only to find that my SA had brought in four things on my wish list. From nothing to everything all at once. Ouch!
I would have bought the turquoise butterfly earrings, but for the fact it was offered as a set. I had to buy both the necklace and earrings and they would not break it up. As I was only interested in the earrings, I had to pass.

 

[lynne_ross]

No, I didn't buy the turquoise earrings because . . .
I went to pick something up, only to find that my SA had brought in four things on my wish list. From nothing to everything all at once. Ouch!
I would have bought the turquoise butterfly earrings, but for the fact it was offered as a set. I had to buy both the necklace and earrings and they would not break it up. As I was only interested in the earrings, I had to pass.

I would suggest trying another store as all 3 pieces were readily available at the one I went to here. And no conditions.
Which 2 pairs do you have of the butterfly earrings? Do you mix and match?
Now I am also wondering what else you picked up haha.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I would suggest trying another store as all 3 pieces were readily available at the one I went to here. And no conditions.
Which 2 pairs do you have of the butterfly earrings? Do you mix and match?
Now I am also wondering what else you picked up haha.

I have the lapis/yg set. I also have the WG pave set. And while I planned on mixing the turquoise w the lapis, this may be enough . . . more than enough!
I'm now thinking I'm better off switching to an altogether different look rather than more of the same.

 

[BigAkoya]

OMG you're adding to my wish list! Thank you (I think).

If you're not shy, you should post a family photo. I think you have nearly every VCA piece!
Except for the scary jumbo Flying Moth Butterfly ring!

We would love to see your gorgeous VCA family!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

If you're not shy, you should post a family photo. I think you have nearly every VCA piece!
Except for the scary jumbo Flying Moth Butterfly ring!

We would love to see your gorgeous VCA family!

I appreciate the request, but it's a scary thought. It's like getting on the scale. That visual moment of reckoning I don't need.
However, I do have a list . . .

 

[lynne_ross]

I have the lapis/yg set. I also have the WG pave set. And while I planned on mixing the turquoise w the lapis, this may be enough . . . more than enough!
I'm now thinking I'm better off switching to an altogether different look rather than more of the same.

Ohhhh how do you like wg pave set compared to the two colour lapis set? Do you ever wear a wg and yg one? The wg set is also in the mix for me to consider. It seems like the safe but most versatile set. But the pink/yellow sapphire sets are so whimsical that I am not sure this is where to play it safe.
Yes 3 sets is a lot of the same where there are so many earrings to chose from. Though your collection sounds extensive already.

 

[lynne_ross]

If you're not shy, you should post a family photo. I think you have nearly every VCA piece!
Except for the scary jumbo Flying Moth Butterfly ring!

We would love to see your gorgeous VCA family!

I want to see a family pic too!!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Ohhhh how do you like wg pave set compared to the two colour lapis set? Do you ever wear a wg and yg one? The wg set is also in the mix for me to consider. It seems like the safe but most versatile set. But the pink/yellow sapphire sets are so whimsical that I am not sure this is where to play it safe.
Yes 3 sets is a lot of the same where there are so many earrings to chose from. Though your collection sounds extensive already.

I love the WG pave. They can be casual, they can be dressy. As far as the lapis/yg I've been wearing them very casually. I don't see wearing them for evening unless it's very informal. A big draw for me was the fact I have other lapis jewelry, but no earrings to match, so these were a no-brainer as they have a definite place in my wardrobe. They're lovely by themselves, but discreet enough to pair nicely with other pieces.

For years I wanted the pave frivole earrings. I finally bought them (in YG) but to my profound surprise didn't like them. It wasn't that they didn't look good--they did. But I think I wanted them for so long that by the time I bought them, they weren't "new," and I was over them--does that make sense? I also didn't love them in the YG.

The butterflies are approximately the same diameter as the frivole (and Cosmos) but in a world of so many flower earrings, they're refreshing and playful. Depending on what I'm wearing, such as a black and white outfit, or my WG Alhambra, it's the WG butterflies. If it's blue or navy, or my standard uniform of jeans/white shirt/blazer, then it's the lapis.

So far, I haven't mixed the wg and yg. I could, but I won't. However, if I had the turquoise, I would certainly pair it with the lapis, but then one pair invariably wouldn't get worn. That's why I think the two are more than enough. They fill all the niches--dressy and casual and each have a place in my wardrobe.

Hope that helps.

 

[lynne_ross]

I love the WG pave. They can be casual, they can be dressy. As far as the lapis/yg I've been wearing them very casually. I don't see wearing them for evening unless it's very informal. A big draw for me was the fact I have other lapis jewelry, but no earrings to match, so these were a no-brainer as they have a definite place in my wardrobe. They're lovely by themselves, but discreet enough to pair nicely with other pieces.

For years I wanted the pave frivole earrings. I finally bought them (in YG) but to my profound surprise didn't like them. It wasn't that they didn't look good--they did. But I think I wanted them for so long that by the time I bought them, they weren't "new," and I was over them--does that make sense? I also didn't love them in the YG.

The butterflies are approximately the same diameter as the frivole (and Cosmos) but in a world of so many flower earrings, they're refreshing and playful. Depending on what I'm wearing, such as a black and white outfit, or my WG Alhambra, it's the WG butterflies. If it's blue or navy, or my standard uniform of jeans/white shirt/blazer, then it's the lapis.

So far, I haven't mixed the wg and yg. I could, but I won't. However, if I had the turquoise, I would certainly pair it with the lapis, but then one pair invariably wouldn't get worn. That's why I think the two are more than enough. They fill all the niches--dressy and casual and each have a place in my wardrobe.

Hope that helps.

P.S.-I hated the mixed butterfly earrings when they came out. They made no sense. Look at me now!

Thanks. This is very helpful. I am certain I will end up with a butterfly pair but I need to figure out which combo by trying on a few more times. I agree that the wg pair seems more versatile - dressy to casual and I have a void on wg and rg earrings.
I was also surprised that the butterfly earrings went with Alhambra so well. Was not expecting that. Now I want a wg Alhambra necklace - doh!
I am surprised you don’t like the yg pave frivole earrings. I own these and I love them to bits. I get so many compliments when I wear them, which is mostly for work. I find them hard to wear casually. So I just SO’s a pair to fill the void.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Thanks. This is very helpful. I am certain I will end up with a butterfly pair but I need to figure out which combo by trying on a few more times. I agree that the wg pair seems more versatile - dressy to casual and I have a void on wg and rg earrings.
I was also surprised that the butterfly earrings went with Alhambra so well. Was not expecting that. Now I want a wg Alhambra necklace - doh!
I am surprised you don’t like the yg pave frivole earrings. I own these and I love them to bits. I get so many compliments when I wear them, which is mostly for work. I find them hard to wear casually. So I just SO’s a pair to fill the void.

What did you SO?????
Last year I rehomed some jewelry which paved the way for other pieces, including Alhambra in WG. I find it very refreshing and elegant. Of course, it's that slippery slope. I then needed earrings in WG--hence the butterflies.
Haven't succumbed to bracelets yet!
If you're so inclined, I'd love to see a modeling shot of your YG pave frivole!

 

[lynne_ross]

What did you SO?????
Last year I rehomed some jewelry which paved the way for other pieces, including Alhambra in WG. I find it very refreshing and elegant. Of course, it's that slippery slope. I then needed earrings in WG--hence the butterflies.
Haven't succumbed to bracelets yet!
If you're so inclined, I'd love to see a modeling shot of your YG pave frivole!

Oh my SO is super boring to most. I will post it once it arrives in a million years, don’t want to jinx it while being made.
The other SO I would consider is wg hammered 10 motif necklace if I get the butterflies. It would be a beautiful pairing and I wear my yg hammered so much. Not sure VCA would approve as they seem to be hit and miss with SO right now.