VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[kimber418]

Lubina~Are you sure it was not a Magic size? The vintage alhambra size have always been the same size.

 

[Kfoorya2]

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So lovely! Congrats dear!

 

[PennyD2911]

So lovely! Congrats dear!

Thank You!💐

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Recently purchased my first vca a 10 MOP YG motif from a boutique from a recommended SA. Read through several vca threads here beforehand and learned a lot mainly wishing I'd have actually paid attention over the years when passing by the boutiques in countries that give back VAT! I have a similar question about motif size. When I first tried it on I loved it, but I too thought the motifs looked smaller than some I'd see in photos. I saw a woman wearing a 20 motif in onyx in a restaurant not too long ago and I swear I thought the motifs looked larger. May be it was just me. I still love my necklace and have my eye on other pieces, but when I first tried it on I almost wondered if it was a sweet size. Does anyone know if the motifs were indeed a bit larger a few years back?

It's possible that the other woman's piece was a replica/ inspired piece.

 

[Lubina]

Lubina~Are you sure it was not a Magic size? The vintage alhambra size have
always been the same size.

It very well could have been. That's good to know.

It's possible that the other woman's piece was a replica/ inspired piece. /QUOTE]

Never considered that! Thanks!

 

[stylemechanel]

Hello ladies,
I get to officially become part of the VCA family and the VCA thread here today!!!!!

Today is my birthday and I promised myself not to open it until today. So here it is!!!!! I am so excited.

My next question: the bottom picture shows how much closer the motifs would be if VCA takes out the necessary links for it to fit my wrists - I have the smallest wrists on any adult. They will take out the full one inch as that will really help. The other option is to keep it as it is and let the 5th motif dangle like a charm with a few links hanging down which VCA will not remove. What do you think?

Sorry for the poor quality pictures - it does not do this piece justice - I am still trying to learn how to turn off the flash on my new iPhone. And sorry for the large size of the photo - not matter how small I make the photo it seems to balloon on the site. :wondering

 

[PennyD2911]

Hello ladies,
I get to officially become part of the VCA family and the VCA thread here today!!!!!

Today is my birthday and I promised myself not to open it until today. So here it is!!!!! I am so excited.

My next question: the bottom picture shows how much closer the motifs would be if VCA takes out the necessary links for it to fit my wrists - I have the smallest wrists on any adult. They will take out the full one inch as that will really help. The other option is to keep it as it is and let the 5th motif dangle like a charm with a few links hanging down which VCA will not remove. What do you think?

Sorry for the poor quality pictures - it does not do this piece justice - I am still trying to learn how to turn off the flash on my new iPhone. And sorry for the large size of the photo - not matter how small I make the photo it seems to balloon on the site. :wondering

Happy Birthday! You and I treated ourselves to gorgy VCA pressies! Hope your day is wonderful! ~September Babies ROCK~
The 5 Motif is beautiful, love the iridescence of MOP!


Personally I prefer the last pic with the one inch removed. What ever makes you happy is the best option!

 

[pigleto972001]

Happy bday to you

Instead of the malachite 10 I decided to go w the 5 YG bracelet. I love how it links w the 10 YG to make it longer.
I fell head over heels w the WG magic long necklace ! A girl can dream. Sigh

 

[tutushopper]

Hello ladies,
I get to officially become part of the VCA family and the VCA thread here today!!!!!

Today is my birthday and I promised myself not to open it until today. So here it is!!!!! I am so excited.

My next question: the bottom picture shows how much closer the motifs would be if VCA takes out the necessary links for it to fit my wrists - I have the smallest wrists on any adult. They will take out the full one inch as that will really help. The other option is to keep it as it is and let the 5th motif dangle like a charm with a few links hanging down which VCA will not remove. What do you think?

Sorry for the poor quality pictures - it does not do this piece justice - I am still trying to learn how to turn off the flash on my new iPhone. And sorry for the large size of the photo - not matter how small I make the photo it seems to balloon on the site. :wondering

Happy birthday!!! partyhat: I adore your VCA MOP. I also have tiny wrists, and always have to have "standard" bracelets and watches sized down. I would go with the option of having the links removed as it maintains the symmetry of the look and the asymmetry of the piece as intended (hope that makes sense).

 

[LisetteEsq]

Hello ladies,
I get to officially become part of the VCA family and the VCA thread here today!!!!!

Today is my birthday and I promised myself not to open it until today. So here it is!!!!! I am so excited.

My next question: the bottom picture shows how much closer the motifs would be if VCA takes out the necessary links for it to fit my wrists - I have the smallest wrists on any adult. They will take out the full one inch as that will really help. The other option is to keep it as it is and let the 5th motif dangle like a charm with a few links hanging down which VCA will not remove. What do you think?

Sorry for the poor quality pictures - it does not do this piece justice - I am still trying to learn how to turn off the flash on my new iPhone. And sorry for the large size of the photo - not matter how small I make the photo it seems to balloon on the site. :wondering

Happy Birthday! Your bracelet is gorgeous! My wrists measure 12.75 cm so I had my MOP and RG 5-motif bracelets shortened. I personally like the look of the motifs a little closer together but understand why they will not take out even more links. I prefer not to dangle a motif because I would not want to inadvertently damage it on anything.

 

[HADASSA]

Hello ladies,
I get to officially become part of the VCA family and the VCA thread here today!!!!!

Today is my birthday and I promised myself not to open it until today. So here it is!!!!! I am so excited.

My next question: the bottom picture shows how much closer the motifs would be if VCA takes out the necessary links for it to fit my wrists - I have the smallest wrists on any adult. They will take out the full one inch as that will really help. The other option is to keep it as it is and let the 5th motif dangle like a charm with a few links hanging down which VCA will not remove. What do you think?

Sorry for the poor quality pictures - it does not do this piece justice - I am still trying to learn how to turn off the flash on my new iPhone. And sorry for the large size of the photo - not matter how small I make the photo it seems to balloon on the site. :wondering

God's gracious blessings to you my dear Your bracelet is absolutely ethereal - I am sure the iridescence on your MOP is unsurpassed

Happy Birthday! You and I treated ourselves to gorgy VCA pressies! Hope your day is wonderful! ~September Babies ROCK~
The 5 Motif is beautiful, love the iridescence of MOP!


Personally I prefer the last pic with the one inch removed. What ever makes you happy is the best option!

Happy birthday!!! partyhat: I adore your VCA MOP. I also have tiny wrists, and always have to have "standard" bracelets and watches sized down. I would go with the option of having the links removed as it maintains the symmetry of the look and the asymmetry of the piece as intended (hope that makes sense).

Happy Birthday! Your bracelet is gorgeous! My wrists measure 12.75 cm so I had my MOP and RG 5-motif bracelets shortened. I personally like the look of the motifs a little closer together but understand why they will not take out even more links. I prefer not to dangle a motif because I would not want to inadvertently damage it on anything.

I personally agree with the posters here. The most VCA might allow is 1" off/add on their Alhambra bracelets. VCA calls it "maintaining the integrity of the design."

 

[dessert1st]

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Wahoo!!! Very beautiful!! Happy Birthday! Can't wait to see your reveal!

 

[hopingoneday]

Recently purchased my first vca a 10 MOP YG motif from a boutique from a recommended SA. Read through several vca threads here beforehand and learned a lot mainly wishing I'd have actually paid attention over the years when passing by the boutiques in countries that give back VAT! I have a similar question about motif size. When I first tried it on I loved it, but I too thought the motifs looked smaller than some I'd see in photos. I saw a woman wearing a 20 motif in onyx in a restaurant not too long ago and I swear I thought the motifs looked larger. May be it was just me. I still love my necklace and have my eye on other pieces, but when I first tried it on I almost wondered if it was a sweet size. Does anyone know if the motifs were indeed a bit larger a few years back?

Motif sizes have not changed except very marginally. I have an 20 motif all yellow gold from 2003, and the motifs are VERY slightly smaller than the current motifs now. So if anything, they have gotten larger since years ago but just a tiny bit - almost imperceptibly. I checked with my SM and she confirmed this.

 

[dessert1st]

Hello ladies,

I get to officially become part of the VCA family and the VCA thread here today!!!!!



Today is my birthday and I promised myself not to open it until today. So here it is!!!!! I am so excited.



My next question: the bottom picture shows how much closer the motifs would be if VCA takes out the necessary links for it to fit my wrists - I have the smallest wrists on any adult. They will take out the full one inch as that will really help. The other option is to keep it as it is and let the 5th motif dangle like a charm with a few links hanging down which VCA will not remove. What do you think?



Sorry for the poor quality pictures - it does not do this piece justice - I am still trying to learn how to turn off the flash on my new iPhone. And sorry for the large size of the photo - not matter how small I make the photo it seems to balloon on the site. :wondering

Another birthday here, fantastic!! Happy birthday! Congrats! It's such a lovely and great piece you'll enjoy forever.

 

[hopingoneday]

Hello ladies,

I get to officially become part of the VCA family and the VCA thread here today!!!!!



Today is my birthday and I promised myself not to open it until today. So here it is!!!!! I am so excited.



My next question: the bottom picture shows how much closer the motifs would be if VCA takes out the necessary links for it to fit my wrists - I have the smallest wrists on any adult. They will take out the full one inch as that will really help. The other option is to keep it as it is and let the 5th motif dangle like a charm with a few links hanging down which VCA will not remove. What do you think?



Sorry for the poor quality pictures - it does not do this piece justice - I am still trying to learn how to turn off the flash on my new iPhone. And sorry for the large size of the photo - not matter how small I make the photo it seems to balloon on the site. :wondering

Beautiful bracelet and happy birthday dear!!! I like the shortened version better but you should do what you like best.