VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[bougainvillier]

Bougainvillier-I have same necklace and it gets so much use!! I can see what you mean about your work but to have diversity (like most of the ladies here suggest) get another 10 and connect the two together when you want the longer look. Then can unconnect when want shorter look.

Hi there! I think the necklace is stunning on you - and as for business I think the perfect length to peak through a slightly unbuttoned shirt. Although I do not own 2 tens at the moment, maybe down the road, I wouldn't hesitate to keep what you have and buy another down the road. I've seen the ladies here add the 2 tens and it looks flawless.

I really love what you have already! Congrats!

Your necklace looks perfect on your neck.
Just beautiful !! Add a 10 motif. The clasps and not noticeable and you will gain so much more by having the flexibility of wearing yours as a 10 or a 20 motif.

Oh my bougain - PERFECTION! 😍❤️😍
You wear it beautifully! I love my YG 5 motif. I wear it all the time. The YG 20 motif is number one on my 2015 VCA List. 😊

Bougainviller it looks awesome on you. I have it too and it works well with blouses.

Yes get another 10 or do as I did and get the 5 bracelet and it can be linked too. The clasps are not as noticeable if you wear your hair down.

Enjoy it

Thanks for your opinion! That is great info and feedback. I was set on getting another YG 10 motif but I think I saw someone (possibly pigleto972001)'s picture of YG and Malachite 10 layered together and it was breathe-taking! I have always had a soft spot for emarald and it can also add some variety to my current jewelry collection. I cannot do 20 malachite now, but would adding some length to malachite 10 (say like 20 inches total) be a good choice vs another YG 10? I am so sorry I am making this such a big deal but I have issues on making a decision - I am normally decisive but when it comes to jewels, I just lose it. LOL. Thanks again!

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Thanks for your opinion! That is great info and feedback. I was set on getting another YG 10 motif but I think I saw someone (possibly pigleto972001)'s picture of YG and Malachite 10 layered together and it was breathe-taking! I have always had a soft spot for emarald and it can also add some variety to my current jewelry collection. I cannot do 20 malachite now, but would adding some length to malachite 10 (say like 20 inches total) be a good choice vs another YG 10? I am so sorry I am making this such a big deal but I have issues on making a decision - I am normally decisive but when it comes to jewels, I just lose it. LOL. Thanks again!

How would you add the length to the malachite?
If you like short necklaces you can get a 10 but should you decide to add another ten later, you might encounter challenges. Typically I buy two 10 motifs but I bought full 20's in malachite and turquoise for this reason. These stones can be difficult to match and hard to find.
You can always add another yg 10 motif later and won't encounter matching issues.

 

[pigleto972001]

Do you mean add the two inches to the malachite? Yes that was my pic I ended up not getting it bc it wouldn't have worked w my wardrobe but it was a lot of fun trying it out

 

[phillj12]

I know I am supposed to put this away and open it up for Christmas but I need some real life wearing experience to made a decision before Christmas

I just got a YG 10 motif last week and I am absolutely in love (my first VCA ). My doubt is whether I should get another 10 to link them, or exchange it for 20 motif. I work in a conservative office and big open neck is probably frown upon. My picture attached is my usual attire (maybe without the jacket most of the days but you get the idea). Is 10 motif too awkward dangling around there? Would a 20 motif look much better? I live in a cold climate so winter is super long, which I think also justify the 20 motif. I have a 2-year-old daughter to factor it in...

Another thing is, on top of practicality, will the clasp link of 2 10s be annoying? Did you regret getting 2 10s instead of one 20, or the other way around? Thank you in advance!

I think one 10 doesn't have as much impact as a longer piece. I only have a 5 and 10 so can't speak about the 20 vs 10 but I don't love the clasps when I link mine together. I mean it's fine but the 20 would be nicer. Can you try the 20 doubled as an alternative to wearing it long? Either choice is a good one!

 

[bougainvillier]

How would you add the length to the malachite?
If you like short necklaces you can get a 10 but should you decide to add another ten later, you might encounter challenges. Typically I buy two 10 motifs but I bought full 20's in malachite and turquoise for this reason. These stones can be difficult to match and hard to find.
You can always add another yg 10 motif later and won't encounter matching issues.

I was thinking about have 2 inches total added in between motifs, so I can layered it with my current YG 10 motif (original length). There is also another thought- adding 2-4 inches to the back by attaching some random chain. This way, if I decide to get another malachite 10 motif, I can still keep the original length (16inches 2x), so it won't be too long. I wear my hair down most of the time, so it would not bother me... I think I am leaning into the second choice now, any suggestion on where to get this "random chain"? I think I saw some post a long time ago, there is a place ladies get that.

Hard to match malachite is definitely great intel. Thanks! I wish I can do a 20 right away, but I will have to wait a bit.

 

[bougainvillier]

Do you mean add the two inches to the malachite? Yes that was my pic I ended up not getting it bc it wouldn't have worked w my wardrobe but it was a lot of fun trying it out View attachment 2835170

Yes, pigleto, this is exactly that picture I was talking about. Is the malachite here with 2 inches added in between motifs already?

 

[bougainvillier]

I think one 10 doesn't have as much impact as a longer piece. I only have a 5 and 10 so can't speak about the 20 vs 10 but I don't love the clasps when I link mine together. I mean it's fine but the 20 would be nicer. Can you try the 20 doubled as an alternative to wearing it long? Either choice is a good one!

Thank you for your thoughts. I love both 20 and 10 and maybe 15 as well. It is more about the right outfit than being a statement for me though. I definitely think I would wear 10s as much as the 20s. Maybe I am wrong when I have the 20s, lol, who knows.

 

[pigleto972001]

Yes, pigleto, this is exactly that picture I was talking about. Is the malachite here with 2 inches added in between motifs already?

Hi!
Actually no, it's the regular unadulterated 10 malachite. I joined clasps w my 10 yg and this pic shows the two joined. The malachite does look longer but they are the same length!

 

[SuLi]

Thanks for all the sweet comments! Does anyone else have a hard time putting the bracelet on?

 

[cung]

After lurking this topic for a long time, finally I have my chance to post my very first vca piece. Here comes the vintage Alhambra onyx pendant. Special thanks to texasgirliegirl and sweet ladies here for helping me what to get as I am so indecisive

 

[123Isabella]

You will get used to them. Promise!!
How fabulous!!
I usually do not wear a necklace when I wear these earrings but I'm a minimalist.
Occasionally I will wear the frivole multistation necklace but my favorite compliment to the frivole earrings is a. 20 motif.

Thanks Texasgirliegirl for your feedback. I'm (slowly) getting used to their size and like your idea of keeping things simple without a necklace. Curious though if you have a particular set of earrings you find goes best or you use most with the 10 or 20 motif, as I'm still saving up for the onyx necklace, 10 motifs at a time.

 

[ShyShy]

Thank you so much MYH, kimber418, bougainvillier, phillj12, cung, ChaneLisette, texasgirliegirl and kim_mac, for all your helpful insights. After thinking about it I went ahead and bought both pairs of earrings. DH was ok with me getting all three but I'm trying to resist.... As hard as I try I think resistance is futile... I think I might hop back into the store tomorrow for the necklace!! Oh please someone stop me! I feel so guilty and delighted at the same time!!! Argh!

 

[HeidiDavis]

After lurking this topic for a long time, finally I have my chance to post my very first vca piece. Here comes the vintage Alhambra onyx pendant. Special thanks to texasgirliegirl and sweet ladies here for helping me what to get as I am so indecisive

Congrats! It looks so pretty on you! I have the exact same one and I adore it! I would love to know what other pieces you are thinking of getting next that might complement the pendant! I have been obsessing over getting something to go with it, but it is so hard to find something that would work and is within my budget. I considered the Sweet onyx earrings to match, but they seem too small. I've also contemplated the onyx Perlee ring but I'm not sure that would make much of a statement. I recently bought the Sweet MOP Alhambra bracelet as I think it could sorta go with the pendant, but I'm not totally sold on it. Would love to know your thoughts!!!!

 

[allure244]

Thank you so much MYH, kimber418, bougainvillier, phillj12, cung, ChaneLisette, texasgirliegirl and kim_mac, for all your helpful insights. After thinking about it I went ahead and bought both pairs of earrings. DH was ok with me getting all three but I'm trying to resist.... As hard as I try I think resistance is futile... I think I might hop back into the store tomorrow for the necklace!! Oh please someone stop me! I feel so guilty and delighted at the same time!!! Argh!

Sorry I'm more of an enabler than someone who will stop you. hee hee

If the necklace is something you already know you will purchase in the future and DH is OK with you getting the necklace in addition to the other two fabulous earrings then why not get it now? There is no VCA where you live and you are not able to make any purchases until you travel to a country where there is a VCA boutique which might not be that often. And what if the price increases before you get a chance to come back for the necklace?! The necklace is a timeless and gorgeous piece that you will have for years to come.

 

[allure244]

After lurking this topic for a long time, finally I have my chance to post my very first vca piece. Here comes the vintage Alhambra onyx pendant. Special thanks to texasgirliegirl and sweet ladies here for helping me what to get as I am so indecisive

Congratulations! Perfect choice for your first VCA piece. I always come back to this pendant and keep thinking maybe I should add it to my collection.