VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[EpiFanatic]

Thanks for posting, beautiful stack!
I got my signature WG and ordered Perlee d’or. What do you think of Perlee d’or? Would love to add either full size clover or sigle row but VCA Canada is not accepting orders for any of them at the moment. It will be difficult to choose between clover and single row.

Just based on @eternallove4bag 's pics, if you're doing a pairing of two, I prefer the perlee d'or with the clover and the single row with the signature. But that's just my opinion. I think the way to be certain is to try them on. I knew the second I put on the single row that it felt "me", and the clover as stunning as it is, felt more foreign on my arm. Not to say I could not get accustomed to it (the suffering ) but if I could only have one, the single row would be it. I am crossing my fingers for you that you get to try one on at the store. Maybe one will come in randomly.

 

[EpiFanatic]

Since I saw the new gorgeous stack of @EpiFanatic I can’t stop drooling over the perlee signature bracelet and the one row. I think this pairing looks amazing on @EpiFanatic ! Hence I still couldn’t find any other 5 motif bracelet to love besides my MOP, I thought maybe I should dive into bangles. But I am afraid diamonds wont make the same impact on YG or RG, I know that you both have gorgeous perlee collection @eternallove4bag @chiaoapple

So I was wondering if you would be comfortable to share a modshot/wrist shot of these two bracelets together? I am thinking to get the signature first because I am not very used to wearing bangles so better start with signature I guess…

Thank you @nightbefore. I'm so excited for you. The signature is such a versatile piece. I had it for almost four years before buying the single row. I hope you will have a chance to try on the single row and the clover before you need to commit. In my experience, once you put on each piece, you will know immediately which you prefer. Luckily, the signature goes with both equally well, but just give a different vibe. Can't wait to see what you end up with.

Btw, VCA diamonds will definitely have an impact, in whatever gold. This has to do with the fact that they are so white, as they choose only D-F stones. In the warmer gold, they just have a slightly different vibe. In fact, the diamonds may even pop more, but because YG and RG are warmer, on the wrist these RG and YG stacks just exude warmth and are so inviting. They glow on @eternallove4bag and @chiaoapple. Whereas the WG stacks pop and emphasize the contrast. I think it kinda also depends on your style and what you gravitate towards. When I see the RG and YG stacks paired with florals and soft hues, they just stun me with their beauty. I on the other hand can barely find a flower in my wardrobe to save my life. But it totally depends on what you are most comfortable in, and what moves you. Good luck!! Can't wait to see what you end up with.

 

[lvmon]

Just based on @eternallove4bag 's pics, if you're doing a pairing of two, I prefer the perlee d'or with the clover and the single row with the signature. But that's just my opinion. I think the way to be certain is to try them on. I knew the second I put on the single row that it felt "me", and the clover as stunning as it is, felt more foreign on my arm. Not to say I could not get accustomed to it (the suffering ) but if I could only have one, the single row would be it. I am crossing my fingers for you that you get to try one on at the store. Maybe one will come in randomly.

Thank you @EpiFanatic. There is slim chance for me to actually try on these pieces as I am 10 hours drive from the closest store, heavily relying on advice and photos from this forum.

I am taking the lack of stock situation to my advantage to decide.
I love love your signature and single row combo.

 

[Yodabest]

I am taking the lack of stock situation to my advantage to decide.

For what it’s worth, stock is so bad that I live 10 mins from a boutique and mainly rely on pictures too!

 

[tenshix]

Sharing a couple of pics of the signature and single row perlee bracelets @nightbefore
I didn’t have any of the two alone but just to give you an idea, here they are paired with the pearls of gold and JUC. Will take more pics of only the single row and signature and post here later today. I honestly never thought I would like the signature bracelet this much. I was so wary initially of the VCA written on it and thought it to be pretentious but ironically once I started wearing my signature bracelet, I don’t even notice the written part because it’s so subtle. And don’t even get me started on the single row. I had almost convinced myself that it was not ‘worth’ the money for such a ‘simple’ bracelet. When I couldn’t seem to get it out of my mind, I had to remind myself that the bracelet was worth every penny I would pay for it because I loved it and would be my forever piece. Once that rationale clicked, I immediately got it and a few years later, zero regrets on both these bracelets. They are understated, low key yet so elegant. Most days I wear my single row paired with the pearls of gold for a simple yet put-together look. I hope you will love yours as much as I love mine
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Gorgeous stack goals!!!

 

[tenshix]

Thank you @lvmon I love the Perlee d’or! For such a thin bracelet, it has such a great presence and is so ideal for stacking with other perlee bracelets. It’s one of my favorite stacking bracelets with the perlee clover, perlee single row or the perlee signature.

It’s a tough choice between the perlee clover and the single row bracelets.The perlee clover is more iconic and popular here but the single row has such elegance. It doesn’t scream ‘look at me’ but you will voluntarily do a double take at its subtle beauty. Plus, I love that hardly anyone knows it’s VCA unless you are into VCA, so for work especially I love pairing the single row with the perlee d’or.

Few pics to show you how the the d’or looks with the perlee clover and the single row respectively.
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[Aimee3]

The “problem” with the perle d’or is that for those of us who wear the newish sized small in the other bangles like the big clover bangle, is that it doesn’t yet come in the same size. It’s only available in 3 sizes and not 4 like the clover.

 

[nightbefore]

Thank you @lvmon I love the Perlee d’or! For such a thin bracelet, it has such a great presence and is so ideal for stacking with other perlee bracelets. It’s one of my favorite stacking bracelets with the perlee clover, perlee single row or the perlee signature.

It’s a tough choice between the perlee clover and the single row bracelets.The perlee clover is more iconic and popular here but the single row has such elegance. It doesn’t scream ‘look at me’ but you will voluntarily do a double take at its subtle beauty. Plus, I love that hardly anyone knows it’s VCA unless you are into VCA, so for work especially I love pairing the single row with the perlee d’or.

Few pics to show you how the the d’or looks with the perlee clover and the single row respectively.
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Thank you very much for the photos and sharing your experiences they look gorgeous on you! I like all three. I used to to be bothered by the script but I am over it. Couple of months ago I asked opinions on perlee d’or but at the end I didn’t get it because I got the 5 motif MOP I always thought that I couldn’t stand anythin on my arm but now I am addicted to my 5 motif. So maybe I can get use to a bangle too! And if I may ask… if you would choose 2 out of these 3, what would you pick?(I know choosing between these beauties is a torture)

 

[lvmon]

The “problem” with the perle d’or is that for those of us who wear the newish sized small in the other bangles like the big clover bangle, is that it doesn’t yet come in the same size. It’s only available in 3 sizes and not 4 like the clover.

@Aimee3, I was able to order matching SMALL size Perlee D’or through my SA even though the web site doesn’t show it. Still waiting for it…

 

[EpiFanatic]

The “problem” with the perle d’or is that for those of us who wear the newish sized small in the other bangles like the big clover bangle, is that it doesn’t yet come in the same size. It’s only available in 3 sizes and not 4 like the clover.

Agree with @lvmon . A friend of mine ordered one through her SA. She received in the past 4-5 months. It's not an SO. It's part of their regular offerings.

 

[lvmon]

Agree with @lvmon . A friend of mine ordered one through her SA. She received in the past 4-5 months. It's not an SO. It's part of their regular offerings.

Yes, I should have mentioned, I got this info from @EpiFanatic. My SA needed to check with her manager.

 

[WingNut]

Sharing a couple of pics of the signature and single row perlee bracelets @nightbefore
I didn’t have any of the two alone but just to give you an idea, here they are paired with the pearls of gold and JUC. Will take more pics of only the single row and signature and post here later today. I honestly never thought I would like the signature bracelet this much. I was so wary initially of the VCA written on it and thought it to be pretentious but ironically once I started wearing my signature bracelet, I don’t even notice the written part because it’s so subtle. And don’t even get me started on the single row. I had almost convinced myself that it was not ‘worth’ the money for such a ‘simple’ bracelet. When I couldn’t seem to get it out of my mind, I had to remind myself that the bracelet was worth every penny I would pay for it because I loved it and would be my forever piece. Once that rationale clicked, I immediately got it and a few years later, zero regrets on both these bracelets. They are understated, low key yet so elegant. Most days I wear my single row paired with the pearls of gold for a simple yet put-together look. I hope you will love yours as much as I love mine
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Soo beautiful! I love how you’ve stacked all 3.

 

[nightbefore]

Happy to help — do you mean the YG signature with the perlee diamond? I have the 3 row (I was all set to get the single row after seeing mod shots from @eternallove4bag, but sadly the single row just did not look good on me!).

Oh I am sorry! I was probably mistaken by your gorgeous collection I know that you are not wearing your 5 motifs, but do you think stacking your perlee bangles with a 5 motif would work?

 

[eternallove4bag]

Gorgeous stack goals!!!

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Thank you so much @tenshix

 

[eternallove4bag]

The “problem” with the perle d’or is that for those of us who wear the newish sized small in the other bangles like the big clover bangle, is that it doesn’t yet come in the same size. It’s only available in 3 sizes and not 4 like the clover.

You have to place a special order for the small size d’or @Aimee3 which is a pain. However, there is no 30% premium on this SO. Mine arrived pretty fast once Paris approved it and gave me a quote.