VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Coconuts40]

Hi ladies, Hope you are all doing well!

I have a question about pairing Letterwood/Pink gold with other jewelry...I want to buy the Magic Alhambra 1 motif long necklace which I think is so beautiful. However, all my VCA jewelry is white gold, and this is pink gold. I want to break out of the habit of buying only WG to have some variety in my collection. However, I am holding back because I don't have any earrings that will go with this necklace...which of course will have to change if I buy this necklace

For those of you who have a pink gold necklace (with or without letter wood) , what earrings do you wear it with?

 

[stylemechanel]

Hi ladies, Hope you are all doing well!

I have a question about pairing Letterwood/Pink gold with other jewelry...I want to buy the Magic Alhambra 1 motif long necklace which I think is so beautiful. However, all my VCA jewelry is white gold, and this is pink gold. I want to break out of the habit of buying only WG to have some variety in my collection. However, I am holding back because I don't have any earrings that will go with this necklace...which of course will have to change if I buy this necklace

For those of you who have a pink gold necklace (with or without letter wood) , what earrings do you wear it with?

Hi Coconuts, I do not have any pg from VCA yet. I just wanted to encourage you to go the boutique and try the pendant on with different pieces. Take some pictures, and come show us. I am sure when you see the photos ( the camera doesn't lie and VCA is really great about allowing photos) the very knowledgeable ladies here on tPF will be able to help you.

I did try on a few pg pieces when I was there last. For me, with my skin tone, the pg worked with my platinum pieces. I really think you need to see it on.

We can't wait to see!!!!!

 

[LisetteEsq]

Hi ladies, Hope you are all doing well!

I have a question about pairing Letterwood/Pink gold with other jewelry...I want to buy the Magic Alhambra 1 motif long necklace which I think is so beautiful. However, all my VCA jewelry is white gold, and this is pink gold. I want to break out of the habit of buying only WG to have some variety in my collection. However, I am holding back because I don't have any earrings that will go with this necklace...which of course will have to change if I buy this necklace

For those of you who have a pink gold necklace (with or without letter wood) , what earrings do you wear it with?

I always wear my diamond studs set in platinum and think my pink gold VCA necklaces look good with them.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Hi ladies, Hope you are all doing well!

I have a question about pairing Letterwood/Pink gold with other jewelry...I want to buy the Magic Alhambra 1 motif long necklace which I think is so beautiful. However, all my VCA jewelry is white gold, and this is pink gold. I want to break out of the habit of buying only WG to have some variety in my collection. However, I am holding back because I don't have any earrings that will go with this necklace...which of course will have to change if I buy this necklace

For those of you who have a pink gold necklace (with or without letter wood) , what earrings do you wear it with?

This is such a great question because I found myself in the same situation.
I really like the pg perlee hoops with the letterwood. Another option is simple diamond studs which always look right with everything.
Finally , I don't see a huge difference between the pg and the yg. You could easily wear your letterwood piece with yg earrings. Many of us have fallen for the frivole earrings.
Hope this helps !!

 

[hopingoneday]

I always wear my diamond studs set in platinum and think my pink gold VCA necklaces look good with them.

+1. I normally don't choose to wear pink gold and yellow gold together so much, but with the VCA pink gold, which is subtle, I think it looks really nice. My SA always wears a pink gold VCA watch with yellow gold or white gold pieces and it all looks terrific together! And diamonds go with everything

 

[cung]

Hi there,

I am about to purchase my very first vca piece, vintage onyx pendant. I have posted in this thread for my dilemma between frivole earclips and gold 10 motif necklace before, as some of you may recall. While waiting for my trip to vca next year, I find a great deal of this preloved pendant and decide I could get a early bday gift for myself Now my question is how to authenticate the pendant. Some ladies here have posted you could ask for shorten/lengthen/engrave service as vca only works with their own piece. So if they agree to do, it's authentic, plus the cost is $200 instead of $1.2k for authentication fee.

However the chain length seems to be ok for me and don't need any adjustment. Does anyone here use their cleaning service for onyx? And how much you will be charged? Or you could suggest me another way to verify the authentication. I am nowhere near a boutique and the website info is not so helpful.

I also have only 14day return period so time is a hindrance. Service provide on site is the best, I think. Pls help me in this matter

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Hi there,

I am about to purchase my very first vca piece, vintage onyx pendant. I have posted in this thread for my dilemma between frivole earclips and gold 10 motif necklace before, as some of you may recall. While waiting for my trip to vca next year, I find a great deal of this preloved pendant and decide I could get a early bday gift for myself Now my question is how to authenticate the pendant. Some ladies here have posted you could ask for shorten/lengthen/engrave service as vca only works with their own piece. So if they agree to do, it's authentic, plus the cost is $200 instead of $1.2k for authentication fee.

However the chain length seems to be ok for me and don't need any adjustment. Does anyone here use their cleaning service for onyx? And how much you will be charged? Or you could suggest me another way to verify the authentication. I am nowhere near a boutique and the website info is not so helpful.

I also have only 14day return period so time is a hindrance. Service provide on site is the best, I think. Pls help me in this matter

Can you request photos and post them in the authentication thread ?

 

[cung]

Can you request photos and post them in the authentication thread ?

Yes I have posted there already. Very appreciated if any ladies here could chime in and have a look

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I looked at the piece.
Does it have the extra jump ring? It should....

 

[Coconuts40]

This is such a great question because I found myself in the same situation.
I really like the pg perlee hoops with the letterwood. Another option is simple diamond studs which always look right with everything.
Finally , I don't see a huge difference between the pg and the yg. You could easily wear your letterwood piece with yg earrings. Many of us have fallen for the frivole earrings.
Hope this helps !!

Thanks Texasgirliegirl, HopingOneDay, ChaneLisette, Stylemechanel for responding to me
I think Frivole or diamond earrings are the best way to go with the pink gold/frivole. I do love this necklace.

I am going to try to post some photos shortly! I did take some photos when I tried on the necklace.

 

[Coconuts40]

Here are the various lengths of this necklace. Excuse me for the poor photos. I'm technically challenged!
I have a 20 motif WG MOP and thought this would be so fun and different from a multi motif necklace. The various lengths make it very versatile. I also wear a lot of color so the letter wood makes it easy to mix and match with my wardrobe. I considered the malachite but feel I wouldn't wear it as often.

 

[marksuzy]

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Here are the various lengths of this necklace. Excuse me for the poor photos. I'm technically challenged!
I have a 20 motif WG MOP and thought this would be so fun and different from a multi motif necklace. The various lengths make it very versatile. I also wear a lot of color so the letter wood makes it easy to mix and match with my wardrobe. I considered the malachite but feel I wouldn't wear it as often.

Beautiful!

I am a newbie to VCA (picking up my first piece today!)--was wondering if you could show what the necklace chain looks like when you wear it at a shorter length?

 

[Coconuts40]

How wonderful...you will always remember your first VCA purchase! What did you decide to purchase?

The third picture is, the shortest length. It can be worn long (in two lengths which doesn't show too well in these photos), and then you can double the chain to wear as a short necklace. It also comes in WG/ Malcahite. Also, there are rumours that it might come in different options in 2015! I wear so much WG that I am considering trying something new for variety. Jewelry should be fun and my personality changes with every day and outfit, would be nice for some variety.

Beautiful!

I am a newbie to VCA (picking up my first piece today!)--was wondering if you could show what the necklace chain looks like when you wear it at a shorter length?

 

[marksuzy]

How wonderful...you will always remember your first VCA purchase! What did you decide to purchase?

The third picture is, the shortest length. It can be worn long (in two lengths which doesn't show too well in these photos), and then you can double the chain to wear as a short necklace. It also comes in WG/ Malcahite. Also, there are rumours that it might come in different options in 2015! I wear so much WG that I am considering trying something new for variety. Jewelry should be fun and my personality changes with every day and outfit, would be nice for some variety.

I bought a holiday pendant (to celebrate a personal accomplishment) and can't wait to pick it up today! What does the chain look like when doubled--is it taut (in your third picture, it appears to be one chain)?

 

[Coconuts40]

I bought a holiday pendant (to celebrate a personal accomplishment) and can't wait to pick it up today! What does the chain look like when doubled--is it taut (in your third picture, it appears to be one chain)?

Hi Marksuzy,

I wish I had a better picture. The loop on the pendant is wide, so you can double the chain through the pendant loop. Also, the letterwood looks so dark on this photo, but it is actually warm and a nice texture. This seems to always be a problem when taking photos. The true beauty of pieces often does not show in photos.
If you want a better look at how the chain looks when doubled, the VCA website shows this necklace very well.
Personally, I find it a great necklace for the fall/winter. I ordered my MOP necklace in the summer and by the time it was delivered to me it was September when the weather started to change. It's unfortunate because I don't feel like wearing it in this cool weather. Hence the reason for the letterwood

Congratulations on your purchase. It's even more special when marked with a personal accomplishment. Enjoy it!