VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[Meowwu]

Good point! Thank you!

It’s a matter of personal preference and what you’re comfortable with. Good luck with your decision.

 

[tbbbjb]

I hope it's OK to post this request here. So please forgive me if it's not.

Can someone with the perlee hoop earrings post a picture of that shows clearly how the posts are angled? I have a pair of David Yurman Helena large hoops. I love them, but they don't hang straight against my face. I know the perlee hoops have the angled posts exactly for this reason, so I want to take the DY to a jeweler to re-do the posts for me.

Thanks in advance!

These are the DY earrings for your reference.
View attachment 4211839

From the Van Cleef & Arpels website. HTH.

 

[voodoodoll2005]

Hello, I do not have the perlees, but Cartier hoop earrings also have the angled posts, so hopefully that will help in your search for photos. I bet you could find some with a google image search if nothing else. Good luck

Great suggestion. Thanks!

 

[Phoenix123]

Ha, the centre diamond in one of my VCA LE onyx earrings fell out! I am very disappointed!

Also, my onyx pendant has a noticeable (under the loupe) air space/ gap. For those of you with VCA stone pieces, do they have an air space?

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Ha, the centre diamond in one of my VCA LE onyx earrings fell out! I am very disappointed!

Also, my onyx pendant has a noticeable (under the loupe) air space/ gap. For those of you with VCA stone pieces, do they have an air space?

It’s unfortunate that your earring has lost a diamond.
Airlines are not uncommon. These are handmade creations. If it takes a loupe to even see it, it’s unlikely an issue but if it worries you- do take it in for a check.

 

[AnnC]

Hi ladies...I have a question. For those of you who have the MOP earrings should both sides be a close match? I just received mine and when I opened the box I noticed right away they were noticeably different. One is more white and flat the other is more shiny and iridescent. Is this normal? I know it won’t be a perfect match but should it be that noticeable?

 

[warmhaus]

Ha, the centre diamond in one of my VCA LE onyx earrings fell out! I am very disappointed!

Also, my onyx pendant has a noticeable (under the loupe) air space/ gap. For those of you with VCA stone pieces, do they have an air space?

Sorry to hear that, how often and how long have you been wearing your earrings? i am worrying because I have a pair and afraid I won't be wearing that often.

 

[Aimee3]

Hi ladies...I have a question. For those of you who have the MOP earrings should both sides be a close match? I just received mine and when I opened the box I noticed right away they were noticeably different. One is more white and flat the other is more shiny and iridescent. Is this normal? I know it won’t be a perfect match but should it be that noticeable?

I would say they should be a closer match than that! Either way if it bothers you bring them back.

 

[klynneann]

Hi ladies...I have a question. For those of you who have the MOP earrings should both sides be a close match? I just received mine and when I opened the box I noticed right away they were noticeably different. One is more white and flat the other is more shiny and iridescent. Is this normal? I know it won’t be a perfect match but should it be that noticeable?

I would think (and certainly want) them to match quite closely. I would bring them back.

 

[AnnC]

I would think (and certainly want) them to match quite closely. I would bring them back.

Thank you for your response. That’s what I figured too that they should be a close match. I’m exchanging them.

 

[AnnC]

I would say they should be a closer match than that! Either way if it bothers you bring them back.

Gosh I don’t know how to use multiple quotes here but thank you Aimee3 for your feedback. I’m exchanging them.

 

[7777777]

Hi ladies...I have a question. For those of you who have the MOP earrings should both sides be a close match? I just received mine and when I opened the box I noticed right away they were noticeably different. One is more white and flat the other is more shiny and iridescent. Is this normal? I know it won’t be a perfect match but should it be that noticeable?

Mine look pretty close. I have other pieces and do see the difference between stones. I would prefer earrings to be similar.

 

[AnnC]

Mine look pretty close. I have other pieces and do see the difference between stones. I would prefer earrings to be similar.

I agree. I have other pieces also that I see some differences. But you are right when it comes to earrings it just doesn’t look right if they are not similar.

 

[Phoenix123]

It’s unfortunate that your earring has lost a diamond.
Airlines are not uncommon. These are handmade creations. If it takes a loupe to even see it, it’s unlikely an issue but if it worries you- do take it in for a check.

It is pretty shocking!

The strange thing is that there's no discernible airline in my earrings, even under the loupe, but there is in my pendant. I am not particularly bothered by it. Was just surprised that there is even one, on a brand new piece. I thought airline is usually present in pieces that have been worn for a while and subjected to water, hence shrinkage.

 

[Phoenix123]

Sorry to hear that, how often and how long have you been wearing your earrings? i am worrying because I have a pair and afraid I won't be wearing that often.

This is the shocking thing about it. Mine are almost brand new, bought only a few months ago. And I've only worn them a few times, never subjected them to water.