What a stunning collection! The Noeud is so lovely and special with the mixed golds.
VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!
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What a stunning collection! The Noeud is so lovely and special with the mixed golds.
You just reminded me why I loved that ring so much to begin with, thank you babe xx
Congratulations! That is one stunning collection
Congratulations! That is one stunning collection
Thank you Nicole! Thank you Rami! I’m so glad I decided on the Noeud. Makes me want to venture into more pink gold pieces though...
When I go to Paris, I am debating getting one of these necklaces/pendants:
1. 10-motif gold Vintage Alhambra necklace.
2. 10-motif gold Guilloche. I have to think the Place Vendôme will have this by the end of October.
3. Frivole diamond pin/pendant.
Which one? I would layer the 10-motifs with my existing 5, 10 and 20 motifs. Do you think this would scratch the Guilloche?
Any other suggestions in the under $10K range?
1. 10-motif gold Vintage Alhambra necklace.
2. 10-motif gold Guilloche. I have to think the Place Vendôme will have this by the end of October.
3. Frivole diamond pin/pendant.
Which one? I would layer the 10-motifs with my existing 5, 10 and 20 motifs. Do you think this would scratch the Guilloche?
Any other suggestions in the under $10K range?
I’d be curious if they are going to discontinue the vintage gold Alhambra. If so that would be the one I should think. I would love to see a pic of the vintage gold with the guilloche 
The guilloche one looks interesting but I think it’s a piece better worn on its own because it looks like a very shiny piece. To layer with other alhambra pieces I think the original hammered gold one would be better... more complementary. What do you think?
I just found out I will be shopping by myself, which is a relief. DH will be meeting with clients; and our traveling companions will be going on a tour.
I will definitely look at both styles of necklaces side by side as well as layering them with other styles, onyx, MOP, carnelian, malachite.... I will try to post pics when I can.
But since I found out from here that the original style may be discontinued, that may be the leading contender. I just don't want to leave out the possibility that I'll see the Guilloche IRL and it will steal my heart.
I will definitely look at both styles of necklaces side by side as well as layering them with other styles, onyx, MOP, carnelian, malachite.... I will try to post pics when I can.
But since I found out from here that the original style may be discontinued, that may be the leading contender. I just don't want to leave out the possibility that I'll see the Guilloche IRL and it will steal my heart.
Also, when you ladies are in Paris, do you take cabs, walk or the Metro?
My planned shopping will take me to Collector Square, Hermes Sevres and Van Cleef at the Place Vendome and perhaps Chanel if there is time. I will be dressed nicely, but casually. I am planning to wear my 3-motif Frivole earrings and an under the radar wedding band. I'll wear what I buy at VCA. Whatever I buy, I will not carry a store-branded bag. Nothing like an Hermes or VCA bag to put a huge target mark on your back. I'm picking up a Jypsiere at Collector Square and will wear it out of the store.
Since I'm by myself, I think I should take a combination of cabs and walk. It will also be the first day of the trip, so it's likely that I'll be jet lagged.
My planned shopping will take me to Collector Square, Hermes Sevres and Van Cleef at the Place Vendome and perhaps Chanel if there is time. I will be dressed nicely, but casually. I am planning to wear my 3-motif Frivole earrings and an under the radar wedding band. I'll wear what I buy at VCA. Whatever I buy, I will not carry a store-branded bag. Nothing like an Hermes or VCA bag to put a huge target mark on your back. I'm picking up a Jypsiere at Collector Square and will wear it out of the store.
Since I'm by myself, I think I should take a combination of cabs and walk. It will also be the first day of the trip, so it's likely that I'll be jet lagged.
i walk mostly but if it’s too far i started taking uber everywhere. it’s not that expensive and i find the metro a hassle in comparison. plus you get to see the city in a car. i also read a lot of pick pocket stories on the metro in the hermès paris thread that has me very wary as well.
can’t wait to see what you get! i’ll be in paris as well next month, hope to see the guilloche in person too! not planning on getting anything since there’s no real price savings and i don’t want to deal with customs in canada.
If you’re concerned about a logo’d shopping bag, several high end stores are putting the logo’d shopping bag inside a larger generic plain shopping bag. Sadly a sign of the times.
EB, if you don't already own the all yellow gold Vintage Alhambra, that's what I'd go for. I'm wearing my 20 with the bracelet attached today to wear doubled to give a layered effect. And, it pairs perfectly with any of the other YG pieces.
Gosh, how I would love to spend a day in Paris shopping with you!
Gosh, how I would love to spend a day in Paris shopping with you!
Me too!!! How much FUN would we have (and how much trouble would we get into)????!?
@ShyShy your collection is phenomenal!!!