VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[bocagirl]

Thank you for your reply marksuzy~ I am happy to know it is complimentary!

Marksuzy -- I am so happy that you found a LE pendant! I wore mine yesterday and today and have decided that I want it lengthened 2". The reason is that I have a few pendants (not all VCA) that fall at the same length. I want this one to be different. With the jump ring I will be able to wear it at the 'regular' length also!

Back to VCA in the next few days!

 

[simurgh]

Hi texasgirliegirl - it's good to hear the other side, though it's starting to sound a little hit or miss .... does anyone have other stories? (eg servicing done at a VCA or Birks (my options) without the authenticity card)? Thank you all!

Last year a pair of my earrings needed servicing. I took them to Neimans since this is the only place that carries VCA in my city. They sent them to NYC for service and never requested my card.
Each piece has a serial number so the repair shop should be able to determine authenticity without the actual card.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Hi texasgirliegirl - it's good to hear the other side, though it's starting to sound a little hit or miss .... does anyone have other stories? (eg servicing done at a VCA or Birks (my options) without the authenticity card)? Thank you all!

All they need to do is get put a loop and write down the serial number from the piece.
This is what they need got their order form....

 

[PennyD2911]

Congratulations bocagirl. Your LE gray MOP looks beautiful on you. I hope you enjoy every moment you wear it!







Chung!!!!! Thank you so much for your post and research. Until yesterday night and this morning malachite was tied for first with another VCA piece as my next purchase. Then I started to get nervous reading about how fragile the stone is, how it cannot get wet. When I read your post I think you really give valuable information so that I can make my most informed decision. I also did a little research on the history and "benefits" that malachite provides. I had to remind myself that I have a number of pieces with emeralds. When I purchased them Tiffany's gave me very careful instructions on how to clean them and care for them. I realized that malachite would need the same care and I was capable of doing that. I also realized that I trust VCA as much as a few other very select and trusted jewelry companies and I am sure that VCA could fix any problem I might have in the future.



So thank you Chung!!! The malachite remains tied for number one with another VCA piece to be purchased by the end of the month.

stylemechanel - I think you will love Malachite.
I'm glad you have left it in the running for number one. 😃
Most people, you and I included in those people, take very good care of all their things, especially something at the price point of VCA. I don't think Malachite will give you any problems. I'm so looking forward to my Magic Malachite Ring arriving!! Hopefully it won't be much longer.



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[cvalier26]

Sorry if this has been posted before (the vca threads are quite long to read), I was wondering which color combination you find to be the most versatile and go with the most outfits.
I'm thinking about a sweet pendant (I don't have the budget to go above) but since I'm just starting my jewelry collection I would like to stick to classics that go with everything to get the most wear out of them.
I have seen the sweets in person (well one from afar on a stranger at a ballet ) and am happy with the size!
Oh and I don't have any VCA and the other purchase I'm planning atm is a small solitaire diamond pendant.

 

[stylemechanel]

stylemechanel - I think you will love Malachite.
I'm glad you have left it in the running for number one. 😃
Most people, you and I included in those people, take very good care of all their things, especially something at the price point of VCA. I don't think Malachite will give you any problems. I'm so looking forward to my Magic Malachite Ring arriving!! Hopefully it won't be much longer.



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Well my friend, I will be doing a happy dance when your Malachite ring arrives. Thank you PennyD for your encouragement. I really wanted those earclips and started to think maybe I should just pass on them. Now they are back in the running......

Really, thanks!

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Well my friend, I will be doing a happy dance when your Malachite ring arrives. Thank you PennyD for your encouragement. I really wanted those earclips and started to think maybe I should just pass on them. Now they are back in the running......

Really, thanks!

Which malachite piece are you considering ?
This week I saw the malachite magic pendant and it was stunning!!! I really did NOT need to see that. The striations were so beautiful. It was truly an exceptional piece.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Sorry if this has been posted before (the vca threads are quite long to read), I was wondering which color combination you find to be the most versatile and go with the most outfits.
I'm thinking about a sweet pendant (I don't have the budget to go above) but since I'm just starting my jewelry collection I would like to stick to classics that go with everything to get the most wear out of them.
I have seen the sweets in person (well one from afar on a stranger at a ballet ) and am happy with the size!
Oh and I don't have any VCA and the other purchase I'm planning atm is a small solitaire diamond pendant.

When I first started collecting, I assumed that the mop would be the most versatile. I will say that I wear my onyx pieces many more times more often.
Hope this helps.

 

[PennyD2911]

Well my friend, I will be doing a happy dance when your Malachite ring arrives. Thank you PennyD for your encouragement. I really wanted those earclips and started to think maybe I should just pass on them. Now they are back in the running......

Really, thanks!

My pleasure sweet friend.

 

[cvalier26]

When I first started collecting, I assumed that the mop would be the most versatile. I will say that I wear my onyx pieces many more times more often.
Hope this helps.

Thank you, I don't think the onyx comes in the sweet size though? It seems to be just yg/mop, rg/carnelian and all rg. I like all three although I am leaning towards yg/mop

 

[PennyD2911]

Sorry if this has been posted before (the vca threads are quite long to read), I was wondering which color combination you find to be the most versatile and go with the most outfits.
I'm thinking about a sweet pendant (I don't have the budget to go above) but since I'm just starting my jewelry collection I would like to stick to classics that go with everything to get the most wear out of them.
I have seen the sweets in person (well one from afar on a stranger at a ballet ) and am happy with the size!
Oh and I don't have any VCA and the other purchase I'm planning atm is a small solitaire diamond pendant.

Now that I have a few VCA pieces - MOP, Onyx and YG, if I were going to choose just one piece, it would be the all YG Vintage Alhambra. I love the onyx and purchased the 10 motif and 5 motif in onyx. If I had it to do over I would purchase the 10 in all YG first and then go to the onyx pieces. I would also like to purchase a piece in Rose Gold.

 

[cvalier26]

Now that I have a few VCA pieces - MOP, Onyx and YG, if I were going to choose just one piece, it would be the all YG Vintage Alhambra. I love the onyx and purchased the 10 motif and 5 motif in onyx. If I had it to do over I would purchase the 10 in all YG first and then go to the onyx pieces. I would also like to purchase a piece in Rose Gold.

That would be slightly over my budget . I love the onyx too!
What would you choose between the sweet clover pendants?
Also, while I'm happy with the size of the sweets now, do you think it's something I could outgrow (I'm 25 btw), so maybe better to wait until I my financial situation allows me to purchase larger sizes?

 

[PennyD2911]

That would be slightly over my budget . I love the onyx too!
What would you choose between the sweet clover pendants?
Also, while I'm happy with the size of the sweets now, do you think it's something I could outgrow (I'm 25 btw), so maybe better to wait until I my financial situation allows me to purchase larger sizes?

I'm sorry I did not make my post clear. I knew you were speaking only of the Sweets line, but was comparing the different stone choices in the alhambra line. In the Sweets my choice is first the clover motif in RG, second clover motif in MOP/YG.

I've been thinking of getting one of the sweet bracelets in the clover motif to wear on my right wrist. I wear the Cartier LOVE bracelet and the VCA YG Vintage Alhambra bracelet on my left wrist. I do not take them off I wear them all the time. Sometimes I wear the Vintage Alhambra in Onyx on the left wrist with the other bracelets. I want the Sweet bracelet for the right wrist. At some point I want the Signature Perlee bracelet for my right wrist also.

I don't think you will grow tired of the Sweet bracelet for a long time if ever. Your only 25. I'm 54 and I'm going to wear one.
At my age I would not wear it alone as my only piece of jewelry, I'm going to stack it with other pieces. At your age I see no problem in you wearing it alone or stacked.

 

[cung]

Sorry if this has been posted before (the vca threads are quite long to read), I was wondering which color combination you find to be the most versatile and go with the most outfits.
I'm thinking about a sweet pendant (I don't have the budget to go above) but since I'm just starting my jewelry collection I would like to stick to classics that go with everything to get the most wear out of them.
I have seen the sweets in person (well one from afar on a stranger at a ballet ) and am happy with the size!
Oh and I don't have any VCA and the other purchase I'm planning atm is a small solitaire diamond pendant.

Hi cvalier26, besides the diamond solitaire pendant, VCA seems a good option IMO. I think invest in designer pieces is really wise, esp. at your age, wished I did that back in my early 20s but I just focused on bags and shoes... Get a timeless item that you can wear in another 10 years or so. In the sweet collection I prefer PG gold clover pendant and carnelian heart pendant, such a sweet touch with a red heart in your neck, and you could get it lengthen to layer with your diamond solitaire. Another option would be a sweet bracelet, it could be mix and match with other bracelet very nicely. Check for Candice photos, she is the queen of stacking bracelet, and you could get the idea how to plan for your next purchase

 

[jssl1688]

Sorry if this has been posted before (the vca threads are quite long to read), I was wondering which color combination you find to be the most versatile and go with the most outfits.
I'm thinking about a sweet pendant (I don't have the budget to go above) but since I'm just starting my jewelry collection I would like to stick to classics that go with everything to get the most wear out of them.
I have seen the sweets in person (well one from afar on a stranger at a ballet ) and am happy with the size!
Oh and I don't have any VCA and the other purchase I'm planning atm is a small solitaire diamond pendant.

Hello there. It's great to hear your starting to build towards your jewelry collection. It will be a journey filled with lots of fun and excitement. As for the sweets, I personally will go with the bright lovely colors. Like the carnelian and turquoise. The sweets are small compared to the vintage size and I feel the solid gold and mop just doesn't stand out. The turquoise and carnelian adds such a fun and pop of color that outlines the design either (clover, butterfly, heart). If I were u, I'd be willing to wait and get the vintage alhambra pendant or 10 motif. But if u want instant gratification for something VCA, the sweet is a good option. I would choose a fun color and then when u have enough funds for the vintage line, I would get a mop or onyx and layer the sweet with it. That way you have a classic piece that goes with everything and a smaller fun piece to accent color. As for growing out of the sweet, I think that's personal. U will have to find that out when u get there. Many times I feel we look at something one way and then years down the road ask ourselves what were we thinking.