VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[911snowball]

I mix my WG pave frivoles with my YG Alhambra pieces all the time. I think it actually adds interest to mix things up. It all goes together. I can put my VCA pieces with my Chanel jackets or my t shirts from the Gap and the jewelry always looks right!

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Thanks so much, TGG - considering your amazing collection, your willingness to mix metals encourages me.

Years ago I had a WG/diamond Judith Ripka bangle that I loved. It, along with a few other beloved pieces, was stolen. After that I got rid of most of the rest of my WG jewelry, I was very upset about the theft. Even got rid of a B30 with PHW. I am only just starting to think of WG again.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I can relate to how violating this feels. (You got rid of a B30 with PHW?!!!).
Before VCA I never wore yg. I am fine with mixing diamonds and pave pieces with yg. After all, studs are often set in platinum or wg (to allow focus on the diamonds) and I don't feel that anybody here would hesitate to wear studs with a yg VCA necklace. I'm not sure that the opposite is true, however. For example I would hesitate to pair my large yg frivole earrings with a chalcedony (set in wg) necklace.

 

[valnsw]

Just got a photo of a side by side comparison of the YG and WG pave frivole earrings, thought you girls might be interested, and might be useful for the other girls that have the same struggle of mine.

Btw, I still cannot decide! My fiancé still thinks the YG looks better and I do have more jewelry to match the YG while zero for WG. But because the WG had always been on my wishlist, I still lean towards it!

I wonder, if any gals from TPF own the YG pave ones can share their thoughts? Do you like it after wearing it for a while? Have you ever regretting the choice of metal? Thanks!!!

Go with what your heart desires. You are the one who's going to wear them, not your fiancé.
I'm sure your fiancé would understand if u want to change for the wg.

Given that u have plan to add a lotus btf ring, makes sense to have a wg pave earclips to go with it.
Moreover, the wg frivole pave earclips can be worn casually (at least I have) and looks great, gives a touch of polish to casual outfits. Given u already have an extensive yg collection, it's good to branch out and start a wg collection!
I find myself lucky to have a wg option when the occasion or outfit requires eg when I wear black and white together.

 

[Notorious Pink]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I can relate to how violating this feels. (You got rid of a B30 with PHW?!!!).
Before VCA I never wore yg. I am fine with mixing diamonds and pave pieces with yg. After all, studs are often set in platinum or wg (to allow focus on the diamonds) and I don't feel that anybody here would hesitate to wear studs with a yg VCA necklace. I'm not sure that the opposite is true, however. For example I would hesitate to pair my large yg frivole earrings with a chalcedony (set in wg) necklace.

Thanks so much, TGG.

Yes, I sold a raisin B30 PHW. But I did keep my etoupe B30 PHW. I'm actually looking more to VCA now because I'm just about done with the bags...I have most of what I want, plus an SO on the way, and after that, maybe a jige and an exotic Constance Wallet but I'm fine with or without those.

Anyway, I have been trying to come up with a plan for what I need that suits my style. I actually do not own studs because the size studs I want are pretty impractical right now...would rather spend the money on other pieces. So I am trying to put together a plan....and all of a sudden wg seems like a fresh option.

I do agree it doesn't work in reverse - yg pave with wg. But I sorta do like the thought that I can wear my wg pave with yg or pg.

 

[Coconuts40]

So do you all think it's ok to mix wg pave earrings with a yg or pg necklace? I think in general I prefer the look of wg pave, but except for my riviere necklace, all my other necklaces are yg or pg.

Thanks so much, TGG - considering your amazing collection, your willingness to mix metals encourages me.

Years ago I had a WG/diamond Judith Ripka bangle that I loved. It, along with a few other beloved pieces, was stolen. After that I got rid of most of the rest of my WG jewelry, I was very upset about the theft. Even got rid of a B30 with PHW. I am only just starting to think of WG again.

Yes, absolutely! I would not hesitate to pair WG pave earrings with yellow gold. I feel I now have enough 'casual' earrings and will very likely make one more VCA earring purchase next year - it will be WG Pave and for the reason that I can consider it a neutral and wear it with anything.

I am sorry to hear about your stolen jewelry. It's such a violation and I'm sorry you had to go through that.

 

[lovevca]

Years ago I had a WG/diamond Judith Ripka bangle that I loved. It, along with a few other beloved pieces, was stolen. After that I got rid of most of the rest of my WG jewelry, I was very upset about the theft. Even got rid of a B30 with PHW. I am only just starting to think of WG again.

I'm really sorry you had that awful experience of losing beloved pieces but I hope you find new wg pieces that you grow to love and have fun in the process.

 

[Notorious Pink]

Thank you all so much. This happened a few years ago, so I've gotten over it. I love things but I don't really get attached to things. I should have been more careful. It was workmen in my house....should have known better. Live and learn.

But before I had those pieces I was very anti-wg/silver, to the point that when I did my kitchen there is as little ss showing as possible - I covered the fridge, too! All the hardware in my house is rubbed bronze, from knobs to faucets to door handles...then I got the bracelet and started buying wg....and then it was stolen and off the wg again. And now....its back in my life. So I need to learn how to incorporate and coordinate. Esp as now I am considering the magic 6 motif for my next necklace, I'm stumped if I should do yg or wg....

 

[etoupebirkin]

Call me sentimental, but I would keep the YG Pave Frivoles. Your future DH chose them for you. You will get othe WG pave earrings in time. But your future DH's sentiment is wonderful and priceless. You are truly blessed.

My 2 cents. I will be married 30 years in September.

 

[Alena21]

Any feedback on the Letterwood wear and tear?
Really love it in RG, looks beautiful but worried about how it would age and maintenance down the road

 

[Notorious Pink]

Any feedback on the Letterwood wear and tear?
Really love it in RG, looks beautiful but worried about how it would age and maintenance down the road

I personally love letterwood. However, you should be aware that it will darken with time. A few months ago I was in VCA in LV Crystals and one of the SAs was wearing a letterwood set. It was gorgeous, and it looked very dark - at first I thought it was onyx in pg! For me that is not an issue, I love how it looks both ways, but anyone buying letterwood should know it won't stay that color.

 

[Alena21]

I personally love letterwood. However, you should be aware that it will darken with time. A few months ago I was in VCA in LV Crystals and one of the SAs was wearing a letterwood set. It was gorgeous, and it looked very dark - at first I thought it was onyx in pg! For me that is not an issue, I love how it looks both ways, but anyone buying letterwood should know it won't stay that color.

Thank you four sharing! Good to know
!

 

[gagabag]

Quick question ladies, by how much can I get a 42cm (short) necklace extended? I am thinking of getting the magic WG MOP... Can't remember if it's complementary if I get it done on the day of purchase? Thanks in advance!

 

[roory]

Quick question ladies, by how much can I get a 42cm (short) necklace extended? I am thinking of getting the magic WG MOP... Can't remember if it's complementary if I get it done on the day of purchase? Thanks in advance!

I just got my necklace back after its extension. They only allowed me to add 3 inches but also gave a 3in extender. And I had to pay $315 for that, on the day of purchase. The other option was to buy an $800 trace chain and cut it up to get more chain length. It was kind of odd because I had read somewhere on here that they could add up to 5in??

 

[HADASSA]

Quick question ladies, by how much can I get a 42cm (short) necklace extended? I am thinking of getting the magic WG MOP... Can't remember if it's complementary if I get it done on the day of purchase? Thanks in advance!

I just got my necklace back after its extension. They only allowed me to add 3 inches but also gave a 3in extender. And I had to pay $315 for that, on the day of purchase. The other option was to buy an $800 trace chain and cut it up to get more chain length. It was kind of odd because I had read somewhere on here that they could add up to 5in??

The norm is 2" and you have up to 90 days from date of purchase without having to pay extra.

If you got 3" added, consider yourself lucky.

Roory, I am assuming you paid $315 for the extender? Sometimes it's either or but NOT both complimentary.

 

[roory]

The norm is 2" and you have up to 90 days from date of purchase without having to pay extra.

If you got 3" added, consider yourself lucky.

Roory, I am assuming you paid $315 for the extender? Sometimes it's either or but NOT both complimentary.

Yeah that was just the cost to get them both, because I wanted to add 6in in total. So, maybe it's the price of an an extra inch + the extender. My SA didn't really itemize it.