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VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!
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Perhaps I’m a bit of an outlier here but the pave come out for more special/dressier occasions whereas the guilloche for me are more everyday. While they are quite substantial, I find the guilloche very comfortable and not heavy at all - even more comfortable than the white gmop which for me are the least comfortable of the earnings I currently have.
The first time I ordered on the vca site, I didn't get the big gray box. I was a little bummed about it, but I have a tendency toward clutter so it was probably a good thing at the time. This year, I got a sweet pendant and it came with the big box and now I have it in my closet taking up space, haha. I guess I have to figure out what to put in it.
It is a pretty box, though.
Good to know! You have great collection of earrings! All on my wish list
I like to wear all my pieces bc life is short and I don’t want to wait for special occasion to wear my bling 
Thank you! If you would wear the pave more often, seems like you may have your answer. The sparkle and comfort are really hard to replicate imo. Let us know what you decide!Good to know! You have great collection of earrings! All on my wish list
My two cents if I may add...Good to know! You have great collection of earrings! All on my wish list
I would wait for the pave earrings and forget the WG guilloche.
To me, the WG guilloche is great if you like the "shiny all metal earring" look. The pave earrings are more elegant and glamorous due to the blend of diamond and hammered metal. The diamonds add a little bling, and I much prefer bling over "shiny metal."
WG guilloche is gorgeous, but I know it's not for me. I prefer pieces that have a gemstone/diamond in it vs. an "all metal" piece.
This is 100% preference, but think if you would really like wearing just an all metal, shiny metal, earring.
For me, the beauty of wearing Alhambra on your ears is the beauty of the stone or in your case, the pave diamonds.
Plus, if you ever want to go with any necklaces and wear only earrings and bracelet... I think your Clover bracelet is the perfect match with the pave earrings. The WG guilloche would be nice, but it's definitely not the same to me. Diamond pave also goes much better with your chalcedony to me vs. shiny metal.
I would for sure wait for the pave earrings.
Just my two cents to help you decide. Hope this helps.
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THIS!!! Every day is a special occasion of life ❤️Good to know! You have great collection of earrings! All on my wish list
Hi @BigAkoya, you know me so well. Just that I am getting impatient for waiting too long, and eyes start wondering to other things
.You are not the only one with wandering eyes.Hi @BigAkoya, you know me so well. Just that I am getting impatient for waiting too long, and eyes start wondering to other things
You know how much I have tried/waited to get another WG Alhambra set. When my SA told me WG guilloche is coming, I came so close to caving and ordering a guilloche set. In the end, I know myself, and I will not be happy with an "all metal" chain set, VCA brand-name or no-name. I'll probably wear it a few times and then get sick of it.
Hold out! You will get them soon! I think you will love the pave earrings when they arrive.
They will work with anything in your fabulous collection! On days when you want to just bum-out and not deal with a necklace, I think the pave earrings and your Clover is just perfect!
Hahaha, thank you @BigAkoya for keeping me strong as alwaysYou are not the only one with wandering eyes.
You know how much I have tried/waited to get another WG Alhambra set. When my SA told me WG guilloche is coming, I came so close to caving and ordering a guilloche set. In the end, I know myself, and I will not be happy with an "all metal" chain set, VCA brand-name or no-name. I'll probably wear it a few times and then get sick of it.
Hold out! You will get them soon! I think you will love the pave earrings when they arrive.
They will work with anything in your fabulous collection! On days when you want to just bum-out and not deal with a necklace, I think the pave earrings and your Clover is just perfect!
My SA told me they are not even taking deposits for pave pieces now! I need to practice patience…
Hope there are more WG pieces coming in the future, you and I are really not shiny metal lovers.
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I so connect to this.. after so much trial and error, i realise i get bored by pure metal pieces. If an item has some diamonds, pave or solitaire, it definitely has a longer playing time in my collection! Lol. I thought i loved guilloche, never did i think i would sell mine but i did and no regrets..
Pave is the way to go, altho for rings, i dont mind mixing some pure metal pieces with design eg: perlee or coco crush xxxx design with my diamond or mop pieces.
Collected my Carnelian bracelet today. Tried on the 10 motif necklace in WG and I have to say it’s very lovely too! Definitely adding that to my wish list . Would you prefer the 10 motif necklace in WG / YG? Anyone has mod shots to share?
I want another 5 motif but I keep changing my mind on what would look good. I’m leaning towards malachite as I think it would be fun and colorful with the blue agate, but I’m not sure. Please share your thoughts!
