VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[dessert1st]

Hmmm...my wrists have not changed, not even a little bit, for several decades. I'm not sure how "snug" the S size fits over your right wrist. But if it's uncomfortable now, then I wouldn't. The customs route might be the best solution - I'd be interested in knowing how much of a premium VCA would charge you for this.

Incidentally, dessert1st, this is how I wear mine: Size S over tiny wrists (12.5cm in circumference). I like how it fits, loose but not too loose and certainly not tight or uncomfortable in any way.

Phoenix, You are a doll to reply and send pics! Much appreciated! Your jewelry is beautiful btw. I am such a jewelry novice and don't own many bangles... one non-hinged so it's big and a couple Clic-H so I have no idea what to want for this piece. Since this piece is so expensive I am afraid to make a mistake. My wrist is a litte larger than yours, maybe short of 14cm. On my left side it is comfortable and on the right side it is more fitted with less room to spare. Neither are uncomfortable but since this clover perlee is a much smaller fit than a Clic-H I'm being cautious. I've never had a bangle that was more fitted. Don't wear a Love bangle etc.

Thanks again for your contribution. If you ever in the mood, would be curious to have a side angle photo to show how much space your bracelet has against when worn. TIA!

 

[LisetteEsq]

Thank you ChaneLisette! It fits nicely on the side I normally prefer to wear jewelry. It goes over bone nicely with some space but not loose fitting. It fits in the other side too but almost snug but it can still move. My only problem is that I wear everything on the same side while the other side is usually bare. So I'll probably have to forego a watch when I wear the perlee clover or try training my arm to wear the watch on the other side perhaps. Hmmmm...

Just compared it to a clic H and notice clic H is much looser fit. I hardly wear bangles, even clic H so I'm not sure what to want.

I agree the clic H is quite big and I like that the VCA perlee fits really well. My wrist is about 12.75 cm and here is a picture I took of it when I first purchased it. The bracelet slides up to my hand and halfway up my arm. It turns but I do not notice it because the pattern is the same on both sides.

 

[dessert1st]

I agree the clic H is quite big and I like that the VCA perlee fits really well. My wrist is about 12.75 cm and here is a picture I took of it when I first purchased it. The bracelet slides up to my hand and halfway up my arm. It turns but I do not notice it because the pattern is the same on both sides.

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ChanelLisette- You are so sweet and kind to post a side picture! Very appreciated!! I'm going to measure my wrist again but think mine is at least a centimeter more. Let me see if I can post a picture of how much space is left when I wear it. Thank you again!!

 

[sakuramickey]

Incidentally, dessert1st, this is how I wear mine: Size S over tiny wrists (12.5cm in circumference). I like how it fits, loose but not too loose and certainly not tight or uncomfortable in any way.

Gorgeous

 

[sakuramickey]

I agree the clic H is quite big and I like that the VCA perlee fits really well. My wrist is about 12.75 cm and here is a picture I took of it when I first purchased it. The bracelet slides up to my hand and halfway up my arm. It turns but I do not notice it because the pattern is the same on both sides.

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Absolutely stunning Especially with the signature perlee

 

[LisetteEsq]

ChanelLisette- You are so sweet and kind to post a side picture! Very appreciated!! I'm going to measure my wrist again but think mine is at least a centimeter more. Let me see if I can post a picture of how much space is left when I wear it. Thank you again!!

Happy to help! It was hard to capture but there was more room underneath too. I do find it unusual that there is such a large size difference between the small and medium but only a centimeter between the medium and large. To me this would be an extra small and the small size should be around 16 cm.

 

[LisetteEsq]

Absolutely stunning Especially with the signature perlee

Thank you so much! ❤️

 

[kewave]

Happy to help! It was hard to capture but there was more room underneath too. I do find it unusual that there is such a large size difference between the small and medium but only a centimeter between the medium and large. To me this would be an extra small and the small size should be around 16 cm.

Agree!
I tried on both small and medium, unfortunately I'm in between these 2 sizes and needs 15-16cm. I'm unwilling to pay a premium to customize so will strike off Perlee bracelet from my list. My wallet is happy with that decision

 

[Toronto24]

Hello fellow VCA lovers. I would love your opinion on if wearing two 10 motifs together feels the same as just having a 20 motif. Does seeing the clasps bother you?

My Alhambra collection consists of:
- MOP YG sweets for daily wear as well as the vintage size for evenings
- MOP YG vintage pendant
- MOP YG magic pendant
- MOP YG 5 motif bracelet
- 10 motif vintage MOP (fairly recent purchase but haven't picked up at as it is just arrived after sending it to request having an extender made).

I purchased the 10 motif truly only because the SA talked me into it- said I could wear the 10 motif and pass along my vintage pendant to my daughter (who is only 8 btw!). I have always wanted a 20 motif. She convinced me by saying the 10 motif is more versatile- I can purchase another 10 motif to wear as 20, I could wear it with my 5 motif bracelet, I could wear it on its own or with the extender. More options.

Just wondering if I made the right choice and if I should then next plan to purchase another 10 motif or keep the 20 motif on my wish list?

A penny for your thoughts?

 

[Myako]

Hi, VCA lovers ♪
Have anyone changed the length of vintage Alhambra 10 motif or 20 motif? According to SA, it's possible to change the size of a chain up to 5cm.
I have 10motifs of MOP and chalcedony.then, I'm considering to add chain to MOP. What do you think about this?
Could you give me your opinion?

 

[lisawhit]

Hi, VCA lovers ♪
Have anyone changed the length of vintage Alhambra 10 motif or 20 motif? According to SA, it's possible to change the size of a chain up to 5cm.
I have 10motifs of MOP and chalcedony.then, I'm considering to add chain to MOP. What do you think about this?
Could you give me your opinion?

I had my 10 motif yg extended to a 20 inch length. I have no regrets...everyone says it's the perfect length on me. I believe it's a personal decision.

 

[Myako]

Thank you for your opinion.
Since I've heard of a opinion such as ”I made 4cm longer,but now I'm thinking to have it shorter a little ,
because my necklace go down and it's like a V shape on me and not round any more.” ...it made me a second thought whether 5cm longer is right decision or not..

I had my 10 motif yg extended to a 20 inch length. I have no regrets...everyone says it's the perfect length on me. I believe it's a personal decision.

 

[HADASSA]

Thank you for your opinion.
Since I've heard of a opinion such as ”I made 4cm longer,but now I'm thinking to have it shorter a little ,
because my necklace go down and it's like a V shape on me and not round any more.” ...it made me a second thought whether 5cm longer is right decision or not..

Myako, you can add two links in between motifs and still maintain the round shape that you desire. And if you purchase another 10, then you will have to maintain the same length for uniformity.

OR you can add an extender for days you want a longer look, without touching the necklace at all.

OR, you can skip the process altogether if you intend to wear as a 20, since that length is perfect on its own.

 

[HADASSA]

Hello fellow VCA lovers. I would love your opinion on if wearing two 10 motifs together feels the same as just having a 20 motif. Does seeing the clasps bother you?

My Alhambra collection consists of:
- MOP YG sweets for daily wear as well as the vintage size for evenings
- MOP YG vintage pendant
- MOP YG magic pendant
- MOP YG 5 motif bracelet
- 10 motif vintage MOP (fairly recent purchase but haven't picked up at as it is just arrived after sending it to request having an extender made).

I purchased the 10 motif truly only because the SA talked me into it- said I could wear the 10 motif and pass along my vintage pendant to my daughter (who is only 8 btw!). I have always wanted a 20 motif. She convinced me by saying the 10 motif is more versatile- I can purchase another 10 motif to wear as 20, I could wear it with my 5 motif bracelet, I could wear it on its own or with the extender. More options.

Just wondering if I made the right choice and if I should then next plan to purchase another 10 motif or keep the 20 motif on my wish list?

A penny for your thoughts?

The VCA clasps have been redesigned and are now quite attractive[emoji1360] In my humble opinion, it does not detract from the beauty of the necklace in any way.

2 X 10s give you versatility. Unless you are going to purchase a 20 in a different stone, I would say go for the other 10 in MOP. It's half the price of a 20 [emoji6]

 

[Zabear]

This can be tricky to decide with factors like skin tone and jewelry metal presences etc but here are my thoughts... if you're a YG person then maybe that would work well, but if you're generally WG person then I would heavily consider RG instead. I don't do solid YG because of my skin tone but YG works well when combined with onyx or another color and YG is just the accent. So for me in this style I like RG. RG is much warmer and is just beautiful. But not everyone can wear RG as well as YG either. Good luck deciding! Fun dilemma to have. Beautiful pendant.

Thanks so everyone for your helpful input! I went with the RG. What do you think? Sorry for the bad picture quality and the security tag. Just want to make sure it's the right choice before I remove it!