VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[luvprada]

The MOP earrings are gorgeous on you. But I do agree with Hadassa on the Van Cleef MOP earrings. If I were you I would purchase the emerald earrings. They are classic and look gorgeous on you.

Another vote for emerald

 

[luvprada]

I added my 1st vca piece outside the Alhambra line, it’s also my 1st earrings from vca. With so many of you sharing your frivole pave earring pics, I couldn’t resist adding them to my collection. Thank you for sharing and enabling!

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These look amazing on you!

 

[izzyParis]

These look amazing on you!

Thank you! I am very happy that I ventured a little outside my comfort zone, well worth the trip. [emoji6]

 

[nicole0612]

Need advice currently have:

Vintage Alhambra earrings
Sweetheart Alhambra bracelet

Carnelian heart in both bracelet and necklace

All of the above are pink gold. Pink looks better than yellow on me. I already have lots of white gold jewelry so not looking for white gold.

Would like to add a pair of sweetheart earrings:
Which would you suggest?
Alhambra pink gold
Heart in Carnelian
Alhambra in Carnelian

I swap around pieces and sometimes wear matching sets

Frivole doesn’t look good on me
Diamonds are not an option

Thank you!

I would vote for either VA pink gold or VA in carnelian. I have these styles and they are both extremely versatile, matching almost everything. The PG will be more carefree from weather conditions and hair products, the carnelian will stand out much more as the PG is a more subtle look for most skin tones.

 

[PennyD2911]

Quite possible and hopefully even offered in WG .

I would love a 20 and I know several here would be thrilled with WG. I’m hoping VCA decides to make us all happy this time!!!

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Agreed on the highly addictive quality! Lol I have been able to hold my Hermes addiction at bay for the past month!!!! (By drastically cutting down visits to tpf Hermes site lol!)

Would you choose the emerald over the Alhambra? Lol

In this situation, perhaps

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Yes! I only have 3 VCA pieces and yet I only want to add more VCA. I figure I will eventually have enough VCA that I'll want to look at other brands...maybe?!?

I used to feel this way....LOL
After collecting VCA for years I still love VCA.
It’s really difficult for me to consider purchasing any other branded jewelry. I do have other pieces, I just tend to wear my VCA more.

 

[Fem1014]

I’m sure this has been discussed somewhere in this thread. I am debating the long magic pendant with onyx and WG as I really love it. Does anyone have it? Is it versatile. I love the look of it but want to make sure I can get a lot of use out of it before I purchase. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

 

[WingNut]

I’m sure this has been discussed somewhere in this thread. I am debating the long magic pendant with onyx and WG as I really love it. Does anyone have it? Is it versatile. I love the look of it but want to make sure I can get a lot of use out of it before I purchase. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. View attachment 4119281View attachment 4119282

Ooooh! I have this with YG and I wear it a LOT! Just got it a few months ago. I usually wear it double wrapped (chain goes through pendant twice), but I've found it an extremely wearable piece....especially since I wear a lot of black!

 

[MYH]

Yes I wear mine all the time. The white mop too. And even my malachite one. I’m a huge fan of these magic pendants.

 

[lisawhit]

Yes I wear mine all the time. The white mop too. And even my malachite one. I’m a huge fan of these magic pendants.

+1

 

[Suzie]

I’m sure this has been discussed somewhere in this thread. I am debating the long magic pendant with onyx and WG as I really love it. Does anyone have it? Is it versatile. I love the look of it but want to make sure I can get a lot of use out of it before I purchase. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. View attachment 4119281View attachment 4119282

I love mine, very easy to wear and also can be worn double.

 

[Suzie]

Here is the pic.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I’m sure this has been discussed somewhere in this thread. I am debating the long magic pendant with onyx and WG as I really love it. Does anyone have it? Is it versatile. I love the look of it but want to make sure I can get a lot of use out of it before I purchase. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. View attachment 4119281View attachment 4119282

I’m probably in the minority here but I rarely wear mine. I’ve got the malachite version. It’s really beautiful, but I prefer to wear mine short. When worn long it sort of swings around more than I wish. This isn’t likely as much of an issue on a person who is less endowed in the bust region. (Trying to find a nice way to phrase this!!)
I have several 20’s so I find it much easier to just throw one of those on.
I absolutely love these pendants on others!!

 

[WingNut]

I’m probably in the minority here but I rarely wear mine. I’ve got the malachite version. It’s really beautiful, but I prefer to wear mine short. When worn long it sort of swings around more than I wish. This isn’t likely as much of an issue on a person who is less endowed in the bust region. (Trying to find a nice way to phrase this!!)
I have several 20’s so I find it much easier to just throw one of those on.
I absolutely love these pendants on others!!

HAHAH +1 on the "less endowed in the bust region" comment. I usually wear mine short, but love it that way. I do find I do better with long pendants like this one vs. simply long necklaces like a 20-motif, which tend to "hook" around one boob or another instead of laying flat on the chest. At least with this pendant it falls nicely down the center