VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[BigAkoya]

Thank you great to hear that it is comfortable


Thank you very much! I also prefer slightly oversize when it comes to bracelets. Great that you found your style. I actually tried pieces from tiffany, cartier, bulgari, piaget, messika and chopard in the last 6 months none of them really spoke to me. I must say I tried mostly the rings, so maybe problem was the rings and not the styles. From the pieces I tried, I liked the diva’s dream collection the most. I was so close to getting mop/pave ring but I prefer WG and YG and unfortunately bulgari does this collection only in RG (atleast for rings). I own a pair of MOP YG diva’s dream earrings and they are one of my favorite earrings. I wear them mostly in winter because they look like Christmas angels I love and love diva’s dream collection, I wish bulgari had more YG and WG pieces in this collection. Now my earrings are lonely . I wish VCA had a boutique where I live because their designs speak to me the most. I actually got a plain silver bracelet to test if I can get use to it, but I am still struggling I had a sm RG love before and I actually sold it. So that’s why I am so indecisive when it comes to RG and structured bracelets

If you had a Small Love, try the Signature in a medium. Everyone is told by their SA to buy a Love snug, therefore it has no movement.

My size is a Small Love and also a Small VCA Clover. My VCA SA said the Small is my size. However, I felt it was too snug on me, and I prefer to wear bangles looser for movement. I purchased the size Medium and love the fit. I like the movement and as @880 mentioned, you can push it up toward your arm when you type.

Everyone types these days, so I am sure you will find a solution.
Bangles are really gorgeous to me and have presence. I personally like them more than link bracelets. With link bracelets, I tend to have to purchase multiples of the same piece to get a bold look. Bangles just seem to stand on their own for me. Just a thought.

 

[A bottle of Red]

Thank you great to hear that it is comfortable


Thank you very much! I also prefer slightly oversize when it comes to bracelets. Great that you found your style. I actually tried pieces from tiffany, cartier, bulgari, piaget, messika and chopard in the last 6 months none of them really spoke to me. I must say I tried mostly the rings, so maybe problem was the rings and not the styles. From the pieces I tried, I liked the diva’s dream collection the most. I was so close to getting mop/pave ring but I prefer WG and YG and unfortunately bulgari does this collection only in RG (atleast for rings). I own a pair of MOP YG diva’s dream earrings and they are one of my favorite earrings. I wear them mostly in winter because they look like Christmas angels I love and love diva’s dream collection, I wish bulgari had more YG and WG pieces in this collection. Now my earrings are lonely . I wish VCA had a boutique where I live because their designs speak to me the most. I actually got a plain silver bracelet to test if I can get use to it, but I am still struggling I had a sm RG love before and I actually sold it. So that’s why I am so indecisive when it comes to RG and structured bracelets

I honestly wouldn't get a bangle if you're struggling w the cheaper one you bought to try.
Go slowly, take your time & try on various pieces again.
Take photos, walk around the store with it on a bit so you can see how comfortable you feel.

 

[eternallove4bag]

thanks. If you adore divas dream, perhaps consider trying on with your other non RG jewelry? I don’t think Bulgari RG is as hard to mix as the RG of other brands. Also, sometimes you could change your mind based on the difference in scale of a ring versus a bracelet.

I don’t mix on the same wrist, but I do wear my RG bulgari serpenti tubogas bracelet on one wrist and yellow gold elsewhere (including YG GMOP VCA six motif necklace). Not the best pic, but here is the RG Bulgari with YG other stuff. Perhaps if someone focused on each piece, you could see the difference in metal, but as a whole, no. however, I’m not a matchy person.

I don’t normally wear a bracelet with a watch. I don’t own this ALange type 1; just trying it on. The RG serpenti looks yellow in comparison, but I think it’s still acceptable in terms of color.

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Every time I look at bold and beautiful pieces of jewelry worn with confidence, I think of you @880

 

[880]

Every time I look at bold and beautiful pieces of jewelry worn with confidence, I think of you @880

Thank you so much for your kind words! The feeling is mutual! Hugs

 

[Jem131]

I think the Signature would be a great, universal, easy to wear piece. It can be dressed up or down. With regard to typing, if you push it up a little on your wrist it shouldn't interfere too much and bang against the desk. Besides that, some things are worth the small inconvenience (if you could even call it that) because they are so pretty or enjoyable to wear all the other times. I think like @BigAkoya mentioned, Blue Agate is a very particular shade which is not a "neutral". However, if this is THE blue for you, then it might be worth you looking into if you can special order a piece in BA wg! A special occasion is a wonderful reason to get a piece which will bring you the most joy - even if it takes some time to get it.

If you decide going the SO route isn't for you and just want something standard stock, I think the signature may be the start of a love for bangles! Good luck and congratulations.

I so agree, I modeled the blue agate just a few days ag and as others have said it’s bright, there’s nothing neurtral about it but still very pretty.

 

[Jem131]

I so agree, I modeled the blue agate just a few days ago and as others have said it’s bright, there’s nothing neurtral about it but still very pretty.

 

[Jem131]

So sorry for typing half asleep typos!

 

[Jem131]

This image is perfect example of the color IRL. It makes me think of hot pink but in a shade of blue.

 

[nicole0612]

This image is perfect example of the color IRL. It makes me think of hot pink but in a shade of blue.

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My favorite shade of blue agate is a shade between Hermes Blue Electric and Blue Hydra. I like the bright blue also but without any white undertones. Luckily many VCA SA speak Hermes!

 

[880]

Butterfly looks great on you. I vote buy it to make a set. I like the three row with the Clover too.

By the way, I like bangles too, wide ones, since I don't stack (can't deal with the jingle).
If you also like wide bangles, check out Buccellati next time you shop.
I love the width of their bangles, but I used to think Buccellati jewelry was too old world stuffy glamour for me; hence I always avoided this brand. I recently tried their bangles on again, and I think I'm in love with this brand. I showed my husband the bangle I tried on and asked if it's too old world stuffy glamour. He says "but you like that old world stuffy glamour look; it looks like other jewelry you buy." I was cracking up, and so yes, I do like that look!

Buccellati does mostly YG and RG, but most anything can be ordered in any metal.
Just FYI in case you might be interested. Their bold bangles are stunning to me.

Here is the link, scroll down a bit to see their wider ones: Bracelets | Buccellati Official

Back to the butterfly... I really think the necklace looks great on you, and I do not think it's a repeat necklace.
I love the butterfly ring and necklace pairing on you! Hope you reconsider.

Love your pic. I love old world stuffy too lol. My stepfathers wife wore Buccellati, so sadly I won’t be following you down this particular path. But, I cannot wait for others to post their gorgeous pieces. I also loved their silver work, their intricate animals etc.

years ago, soiffer Haskins hosted Buccellati sample sales. . .

 

[BigAkoya]

Love your pic. I love old world stuffy too lol. My stepfathers wife wore Buccellati, so sadly I won’t be following you down this particular path. But, I cannot wait for others to post their gorgeous pieces. I also loved their silver work, their intricate animals etc.

years ago, soiffer Haskins hosted Buccellati sample sales. . .

I went to the Buccellati boutique, and now I cannot stop thinking of their pieces. I used to think Buccellati was old world glamour, too stuffy for me. Then I realized, that's my jewelry style! I like big, bold, old world stuffy! Except of course, I keep the look casual and wear my bling with striped teee and shorts (I've been cheating on my tees lately, been wearing Pucci this summer).

Thanks for the info on the silverwork. I was in a bit of rush that night, but next time I visit, I plan to spend more time at the boutique. I will also have pieces brought in to figure out my sizes (sizing is such a drama with these bangles).

 

[880]

I went to the Buccellati boutique, and now I cannot stop thinking of their pieces. I used to think Buccellati was old world glamour, too stuffy for me. Then I realized, that's my jewelry style! I like big, bold, old world stuffy! Except of course, I keep the look casual and wear my bling with striped teee and shorts (I've been cheating on my tees lately, been wearing Pucci this summer).

Thanks for the info on the silverwork. I was in a bit of rush that night, but next time I visit, I plan to spend more time at the boutique. I will also have pieces brought in to figure out my sizes (sizing is such a drama with these bangles).

I can see some of their wrapped leaf bracelets or flower cuffs worn casually with your striped t shirts, shorts, floppy hat, and a loewe market basket bag And Buccellati hawaii circle earrings with your pucci

 

[lxp727]

Does anyone have the MOP magic pendant and the onyx vintage pendant and have tried layering the two? Trying to imagine how that could look or if the contrast / size doesnt really work

 

[BigAkoya]

I can see some of their wrapped leaf bracelets or flower cuffs worn casually with your striped t shirts, shorts, floppy hat, and a loewe market basket bag And Buccellati hawaii circle earrings with your pucci

You know me so well! So many pieces from this line... I purchased some books to study. And the rings... they have this jumbo blue zircon ring. I can't get too greedy, so I need to choose wisely.

 

[BigAkoya]

@DS2006 I want to share with you, and any others who might interested, my new thoughts on wearing a 20 motif + 5 motif connected together as a long necklace. I think I love this wearing this combination. It makes a super long necklace, and you cannot see any clasps. I think you might like it too.

I need to frame this in context so you don't poo-poo this idea too fast. As they say... "make your case", which I shall do!

For clothing, my top is usually some type of pullover, whether it be a fine knit, chunky sweater, or striped tee. It is always a pullover. I almost never wear button down shirts. This is most likely due to me not wanting to look like "one of the boys" at my workplace as the boys (aka my colleagues) are always in a button down shirt/tie/jacket. Hence, my dislike for any button downs.

This season, I purchased several Pucci leggings. They are very colorful, and what best to wear with colorful leggings? A solid color, oversized, cotton poplin, button down shirt! So... I bought a bunch of oversized shirts, and I love wearing them. In my opinion, an oversized shirt/tunic looks very casual chic worn with a very long necklace. The long necklace lengthens the torso and swings beautifully with the blouse. To me, this means necklaces 38" or longer. Plus, because a necklace is typically placed on top of a collared shirt, you lose about an inch of length.

I have been wearing other necklaces in rotation and not my WG MOP 20. Why? I find the WG MOP 20 a little bit short (a 20 motif is only 34”) worn over an oversized shirt. I was playing around and decided to connect one of my 5 motif WG MOP bracelets to my WG MOP 20 (you now have 41”). I was worried I would see the clasp (you know my disdain for seeing clasps!). However, the collar hides it, and I love this longer look!

I had tried doing this 20 + 5 combination earlier with a pullover (e.g. striped tee), and I found it too much... too many motifs. However, with a longer top such as an oversized shirt, it can certainly use the length and additional motifs.

I wanted to share this with you as I think you also like longer necklaces. This might also help you decide if you want to get a 20. You already have the bracelet, so you can just connect it on days you want a slightly longer necklace look. Or, perhaps make it your permanent look.

I have only worn the 20 + 5 twice, and both times, I loved the look. I think I will keep doing this for my oversized shirts.
On the downside, my second bracelet is now lonely again. He needs a buddy. If I do continue to wear the 20 + 5 together, I will need to get a third bracelet so I can wear my 20 + 5 as one long necklace and still be able to wear two bracelets on my wrist.

This stuff never ends. I'll probably end up with a 10 one day.

Anyway, I wanted to share this with you and others who wear oversized or long tops. Hope this helps.