VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[ILoveC]

Hi ILoveC, I vote for the black onyx. I boughht them in the vintage size this past September and wear them all the time. They are so easy to dress up or down, and I like the idea of having the 2 10's to match. I love carnelian as well but the black is just a perfect staple piece.

May I ask if you have the regular size or the sweet?

 

[einseine]

I haven't been around in a while, but wanted to share my latest purchase!!

My dh decided to get me an early birthday and holiday present, so I chose the pink gold vintage alhambra earrings! They go nicely with the holiday pendant!

I was supposed to wait until the holidays to wear, but couldn't! I LOVE them!

Congrats!!! I love my PG vintage alhambra earrings!!! Perhaps, I wear my sweet studs more, but I normally wear them with my 2 10 motif in RG. As you said, they go nicely with the grey-MOP holiday pendant.

 

[allure244]

My dh has decided that I can get another holiday gift, but I can't decide what to get since he set a budget (I wish I had a larger budget before I picked out the earrings..sigh).

I can't decide what to get. I am thinking of getting the xo Schlumberger Tiffany ring which I have been admiring for a long while. I have 3 pairs of nice earrings (counting my recent purchase), plenty of pendants / necklaces, a collection of VCA and Cartier bracelets, but seem to be missing a nice statement ring (other than my wedding set). Most of the VCA rings I adore are out of reach of the budget he set for me.

Thoughts?

Thanks for any input!!

What's the budget range so that we can help with suggestions? Is it similar to schlumberger ring?

 

[bocagirl]

Congrats Bocagirl! Will you share a modeling picture?

If I could figure out an easy way to post pics I would! It took me forever last time!

I would love to post a modelling pic with the holiday pendant (which I had lengthened 2")!!

 

[bocagirl]

What's the budget range so that we can help with suggestions? Is it similar to schlumberger ring?

The budget is $5,000.00 but I am willing to stretch to the Schlumberger ring if I really love the piece!!

The issue I have right now is that I don't really want another 10 motif (I have the turquoise); I really want a 20 motif, but that is too far beyond the budget. I am on the slight side and the 10 motif sits funny around my collarbone -- I just don't like how it looks on me.

Decisions, decisions..........

 

[Suzie]

Hi Suzie! Sounds fab! BLK X RG is my favourite! I love wearing my simple little black dresses with the RG alhambra.

Is yours YG or PG? It is hard to tell on the screen.

 

[stylemechanel]

May I ask if you have the regular size or the sweet?

I have the vintage alhambra size - perfect for me. I love the sweets but the older I get the more I want "statement pieces" - by the time I'm 65 I'll be going for even bigger - I think the Magic is the biggest. I have found that the older I get the more I want my jewelry to reflect my life experiences - hope that make sense, and it's something I wish I had learned or been taught earlier in life.

 

[einseine]

is yours yg or pg? It is hard to tell on the screen.

pg!:d

 

[stylemechanel]

If I could figure out an easy way to post pics I would! It took me forever last time!

I would love to post a modelling pic with the holiday pendant (which I had lengthened 2")!!

Do you have a teen or twenty something around to help you? That's what I do when I need help - I call my daughter, son, or his fiance.

 

[Suzie]

pg!:d

It really is beautiful, I though your was PG but I wasn't sure.

 

[purseinsanity]

Hello everyone!
I am not a frequent poster but I have posted in this thread asking about VAT refunds and everyone here has been so kind with their replies.

I ended up not going to Europe. However, I did go to Japan and took advantage of the currency exchange rate and bought the vintage onyx 20 motif necklace at the Van Cleef boutique in Ginza.

It has been on my wishlist for years

I have yet to wear it but wanted to share the news of my first VCA purchase with the lovely folks here!

Congratulations!

 

[purseinsanity]

I am so excited my sales found me 20 motif turquoise with yg. It finally arrived store today. I am going to pick it up tomorrow. I still can't believe it.

OMG!! Many congrats!!

 

[purseinsanity]

Hi purseinsanity! I know you love stacking! I am not sure which wrist I should wear my new Love. Now I wear my JUC 24/7 on my left wrist and sometimes stack Perlee. I wear my diamond line bracelet on my right wrist (I normally don't wear watch!). I rarely wear my 5-motif in onyx as a bracelet. I love wearing the 25 motif in onyx.

I love stacking two bracelets, but not three, perhaps. Besides, when I wear a long necklace, I avoid wearing multiple bracelets. Perhaps I am too conservative.

I think the Love would look amazing with the JUC and the Perlee!!

 

[neverenuf]

Does anyone have a SA at NM they recommend? Also do you know if NM can add 1" length to a necklace? And can you get double or triple points at NM with VCA. Looking to buy 20 motif onyx.
TIA!

 

[pigleto972001]

The budget is $5,000.00 but I am willing to stretch to the Schlumberger ring if I really love the piece!!

The issue I have right now is that I don't really want another 10 motif (I have the turquoise); I really want a 20 motif, but that is too far beyond the budget. I am on the slight side and the 10 motif sits funny around my collarbone -- I just don't like how it looks on me.

Decisions, decisions..........

Can you get the bracelet to lengthen the 10 a bit?