VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[dialv]

Yes, I can answer your question regarding turquoise color variations. I have the single turquoise pendant (my first piece of VCA) and it is a medium turquoise color ---very vibrant but not as bright turquoise as my YG 20 motif. I also have the vintage alhambra earrings (ear clips) which I bought a few years after my 20 motif and the turquoise is almost a match which is hard to do if you are buying two tens separately. I will see if I have a photo of only my turquoise pieces. Just remember there is a variation in turquoise but they are all gorgeous.

Love your collection, OMG your bracelet!

 

[einseine]

My VCA pieces arrived back from New York and I received them today. 😍

Here is a couple pix of the Magic Alhambra Ring in Malachite YG. View attachment 2798843View attachment 2798847


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Beautiful! Congrats! It looks really great on you. Love the pic.

 

[PennyD2911]

Your malachite ring is gorgeous, love your nails also. Your malachite has the perfect amount of light and dark green I think. Love it!

Beautiful! Congrats! It looks really great on you. Love the pic.

Thank You!🍀


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[kimber418]

Hi Kimber! Yes, I got the Alhambra pendant in onyx and I love it!!! I just had it lengthened by one inch, which was perfect. Because I'm 5'7". the shorter chain just looked like a choker on me. Lol. It took less than a week, which was much faster than I had expected. Hope you get yours back soon!

Thanks for the info Heidi. I also added one inch to my holiday pendant. I have a turquoise vintage pendant but it did not seem as short as the holiday pendant when I put it on. I have to get it out and compare the length on them. I am 5'6" and I just felt like this one needed more length. Glad you love it!

 

[hopingoneday]

Oh no, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to bother anyone!! :shame:

Thanks very much for checking ... Maybe there's something about the letterwood that does this? It's good news to me that you've never noticed it before. For others with these alhambra pieces, do you have airlines? Do you notice them when wearing your pieces? Thanks all!

I *think* (I will confirm this with my SA) that VCA will tighten up any loose settings if airlines develop. Not sure how they do this but I seem to remember hearing my SA say something about this?

 

[hopingoneday]

Hi Kimber! Yes, I got the Alhambra pendant in onyx and I love it!!! I just had it lengthened by one inch, which was perfect. Because I'm 5'7". the shorter chain just looked like a choker on me. Lol. It took less than a week, which was much faster than I had expected. Hope you get yours back soon!

Please post a mod shot! I'm sure it looks gorgeous on you!

 

[hopingoneday]

Yes, I can answer your question regarding turquoise color variations. I have the single turquoise pendant (my first piece of VCA) and it is a medium turquoise color ---very vibrant but not as bright turquoise as my YG 20 motif. I also have the vintage alhambra earrings (ear clips) which I bought a few years after my 20 motif and the turquoise is almost a match which is hard to do if you are buying two tens separately. I will see if I have a photo of only my turquoise pieces. Just remember there is a variation in turquoise but they are all gorgeous.

Kimber, your VCA family is TDF!!!!!

 

[hopingoneday]

My VCA pieces arrived back from New York and I received them today. 😍

Here is a couple pix of the Magic Alhambra Ring in Malachite YG. View attachment 2798843View attachment 2798847

Penny, first of all LOL that your dog is photo bombing your picture!!! He (she?) looks like a schnauzer? So cute! That was my first pet as a child

I love your new ring. I cannot justify any more purchases right now, but I was over the moon when they reintroduced malachite and more pieces are on my "list." There is something about the combination of the green and the clover motif that I think is so classic and beautiful. It always reminds me of Princess Grace, of course, but also makes me think of Caroline Kennedy's beautiful wedding dress. Just so timeless and fresh and beautiful!

The ring looks spectacular on your hand. Enjoy!!!

 

[cung]

I bought the sweet turquoise butterfly bracelet a few years ago and actually returned it because of the airlines, on one side i could see my skin through the motif and for the price i couldn't accept this! so back it went

I can't believe VCA accepts such a "fault" like this on their pieces. With the name and price tag, everything should be flawless, hence I totally see your point Candice

 

[cung]

My VCA pieces arrived back from New York and I received them today. 😍

Here is a couple pix of the Magic Alhambra Ring in Malachite YG. View attachment 2798843View attachment 2798847


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So beautiful. For some reasons malachite setting in YG always looks so striking and bring on joy and "festive" feeling for me. Enjoy your new ring, it looks spectacular on your finger

 

[dessert1st]

Yes, I can answer your question regarding turquoise color variations. I have the single turquoise pendant (my first piece of VCA) and it is a medium turquoise color ---very vibrant but not as bright turquoise as my YG 20 motif. I also have the vintage alhambra earrings (ear clips) which I bought a few years after my 20 motif and the turquoise is almost a match which is hard to do if you are buying two tens separately. I will see if I have a photo of only my turquoise pieces. Just remember there is a variation in turquoise but they are all gorgeous.

So dreamy!!!

 

[Candice0985]

I can't believe VCA accepts such a "fault" like this on their pieces. With the name and price tag, everything should be flawless, hence I totally see your point Candice

I've always wished I didn't have to return it. Turquoise is so hard to come by now!

I've always wished for VCA to make a pave sweet bracelet. If I buy another item from this collection, it'll be this that I'm wishing for!! Lol

 

[PennyD2911]

My Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Onyx YG also arrived yesterday. 😍
The standard length is 42cm/16.5 inches. I had the complimentary 2" added plus my SA had an additional inch added for me.
VCA actually added a tad more to the length because it measures 20" from end to end. This is the perfect length for my wardrobe. I can add my 5 motif bracelet and have 27". I've posted pix showing the 10 and 5 added together. Since I was not dressed for a modeling pic today, (the blessing of working from our home office instead of our office in town &#128512 I hung the 10 and 5 added together over one of my silk tunics to give you an idea of the 27" length.


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[PennyD2911]

So beautiful. For some reasons malachite setting in YG always looks so striking and bring on joy and "festive" feeling for me. Enjoy your new ring, it looks spectacular on your finger

Thank You cung. 🍀


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[ghoztz]

My Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Onyx YG also arrived yesterday. 😍
The standard length is 42cm/16.5 inches. I had the complimentary 2" added plus my SA had an additional inch added for me.
VCA actually added a tad more to the length because it measures 20" from end to end. This is the perfect length for my wardrobe. I can add my 5 motif bracelet and have 27". I've posted pix showing the 10 and 5 added together. Since I was not dressed for a modeling pic today, (the blessing of working from our home office instead of our office in town &#128512 I hung the 10 and 5 added together over one of my silk tunics to give you an idea of the 27" length. View attachment 2799574View attachment 2799579View attachment 2799580View attachment 2799582View attachment 2799583


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Big congrats!! It's simply gorgeous!