VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[stylemechanel]

Hi Ladies,
I am looking for some advice and must make a decision by tomorrow afternoon.

I got a call from my SA in Vegas asking me if I want to reserve the Holiday Pendant. I do think it is beautiful. I told her my concerns and let her know that I was not certain it would work for me. She insisted that she hold it for me until tomorrow and give me an opportunity to think about it overnight.

My concerns: it has a 17" length. I wear a diamond by the yard necklace, and is 16" inches. I never ever take it off - ever. It has great sentimental value to me. My SA said she could length the holiday pendant by 3" making it 21".
1. Do you think the necklaces will "compete" with each other?
2. Have any of you ever bought a much longer chain for a holiday pendant - is that even possible?
3. For those of you who have purchased this once a year piece how do you feel about it now?
4. I have my eyes on two other pieces - the vintage alhambra onyx earrings and matching bracelet. Would you buy this piece or pass and get the other pieces?

Sorry I am full of questions but you all had such valuable information the first time around and I'd really appreciate some more. Thank you!!!

 

[stylemechanel]

Happy Birthday and congrats on your MOP 5 motif. It is gorgeous. I prefer
it to be shortened and not w/ a hanging motif. It will look fabulous!

Hi Kimber! Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and chiming in. I do agree with you that it will look better shortened (and let whoever gets it later- daughter, niece, daughter-in-law worry about the length then). I have heard the VCA will do that for free within a certain period of time. So on Monday...I am going to the Beverly Hills boutique and getting it done. They take care of it there so I will have it back in a week and I.Can.Not.Wait!!!!

 

[LVoeletters]

Hi Ladies,

I am looking for some advice and must make a decision by tomorrow afternoon.



I got a call from my SA in Vegas asking me if I want to reserve the Holiday Pendant. I do think it is beautiful. I told her my concerns and let her know that I was not certain it would work for me. She insisted that she hold it for me until tomorrow and give me an opportunity to think about it overnight.



My concerns: it has a 17" length. I wear a diamond by the yard necklace, and is 16" inches. I never ever take it off - ever. It has great sentimental value to me. My SA said she could length the holiday pendant by 3" making it 21".

1. Do you think the necklaces will "compete" with each other?

2. Have any of you ever bought a much longer chain for a holiday pendant - is that even possible?

3. For those of you who have purchased this once a year piece how do you feel about it now?

4. I have my eyes on two other pieces - the vintage alhambra onyx earrings and matching bracelet. Would you buy this piece or pass and get the other pieces?



Sorry I am full of questions but you all had such valuable information the first time around and I'd really appreciate some more. Thank you!!!

I think your DBTY would compliment a single motif every nicely.

 

[hopingoneday]

Hi Ladies,

I am looking for some advice and must make a decision by tomorrow afternoon.



I got a call from my SA in Vegas asking me if I want to reserve the Holiday Pendant. I do think it is beautiful. I told her my concerns and let her know that I was not certain it would work for me. She insisted that she hold it for me until tomorrow and give me an opportunity to think about it overnight.



My concerns: it has a 17" length. I wear a diamond by the yard necklace, and is 16" inches. I never ever take it off - ever. It has great sentimental value to me. My SA said she could length the holiday pendant by 3" making it 21".

1. Do you think the necklaces will "compete" with each other?

2. Have any of you ever bought a much longer chain for a holiday pendant - is that even possible?

3. For those of you who have purchased this once a year piece how do you feel about it now?

4. I have my eyes on two other pieces - the vintage alhambra onyx earrings and matching bracelet. Would you buy this piece or pass and get the other pieces?



Sorry I am full of questions but you all had such valuable information the first time around and I'd really appreciate some more. Thank you!!!

Stylemechanel,
I i'm really hesitant to tell you what to do since jewelry purchases are so personal. I'll do my best to try to answer some of your questions, since I have been obsessed with VCA pieces for a good dozen years now and have slowly begun to accumulate a nice collection. (Note however that I do not have any of the holiday pendants).

This year's pendant is especially pretty - VCA does not offer a large selection of pieces in gray mother of pearl. For that reason, and because it is a limited edition, I would definitely consider it. You must try it on and see if you love it. Above all that will be the most important thing. Given that the diamonds by the yard necklace is so delicate, I do think you could probably layer it with the VCA necklace. Obviously you must try it on and see what you think though!

If the holiday pendants are set like my LE blue sevres porcelain pendant, it could not be placed on a longer chain-- mine is fixed in position on its 17" chain.

If you LOVE it and your budget will allow the eventual purchase of the onyx pieces you desire, I'd say go for it: it won't come around again and the onyx will be available anytime. However, if you are not really passionate about it when you see it in person, then I would say take a pass and wait to get your onyx. My onyx necklace is the most versatile and most-worn of any VCA jewelry I own.

This is a fun dilemma to have even if it's a little torturous!!! When you go to the boutique tomorrow, take your time and try on anything that you think might interest you. Your gut reactions as you look in the mirror will likely tell you a lot! And my local VCA boutique at least, the manager and other saleswomen are frank with their opinions and advice. I always ask what they would choose and value their input.

Good luck!!!

 

[tutushopper]

Hi Ladies,
I am looking for some advice and must make a decision by tomorrow afternoon.

I got a call from my SA in Vegas asking me if I want to reserve the Holiday Pendant. I do think it is beautiful. I told her my concerns and let her know that I was not certain it would work for me. She insisted that she hold it for me until tomorrow and give me an opportunity to think about it overnight.

My concerns: it has a 17" length. I wear a diamond by the yard necklace, and is 16" inches. I never ever take it off - ever. It has great sentimental value to me. My SA said she could length the holiday pendant by 3" making it 21".
1. Do you think the necklaces will "compete" with each other?
2. Have any of you ever bought a much longer chain for a holiday pendant - is that even possible?
3. For those of you who have purchased this once a year piece how do you feel about it now?
4. I have my eyes on two other pieces - the vintage alhambra onyx earrings and matching bracelet. Would you buy this piece or pass and get the other pieces?

Sorry I am full of questions but you all had such valuable information the first time around and I'd really appreciate some more. Thank you!!!

While I don't think it would compete per se, I think you would be happier in the long run with the onxy pieces. You have the lovely MOP bracelet (and who knows, may turn that into a longer necklace in the future) now, so it might be nice to wait and get the others. That's just my impression from looking at all of them. Good luck with the decision!

 

[Suzie]

VCA Alhambra Magic MOP WGView attachment 2754334


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Looks great, congrats.

 

[HADASSA]

Hi Ladies,
I am looking for some advice and must make a decision by tomorrow afternoon.

I got a call from my SA in Vegas asking me if I want to reserve the Holiday Pendant. I do think it is beautiful. I told her my concerns and let her know that I was not certain it would work for me. She insisted that she hold it for me until tomorrow and give me an opportunity to think about it overnight.

My concerns: it has a 17" length. I wear a diamond by the yard necklace, and is 16" inches. I never ever take it off - ever. It has great sentimental value to me. My SA said she could length the holiday pendant by 3" making it 21".
1. Do you think the necklaces will "compete" with each other?
I am sorry but assuming your DBTY necklace is either WG or YG, I think the pink gold and MOP ought to blend in nicely.

2. Have any of you ever bought a much longer chain for a holiday pendant - is that even possible?
I think as you can see from the pic, the pendant is attached to the chain and can only be lengthened on each side to make the pendant sit correctly. Have you thought if you lengthen by 3" how far down your decolette the pendant will fall?

3. For those of you who have purchased this once a year piece how do you feel about it now?

4. I have my eyes on two other pieces - the vintage alhambra onyx earrings and matching bracelet. Would you buy this piece or pass and get the other pieces?
These are always available but buy what you love. LEs to me can be much hype but you have to understand what works for you. If you are trying to build a collection you can mix and match, then you can consider a necklace. I get the impression that your 16" DBTY might be all you need

Sorry I am full of questions but you all had such valuable information the first time around and I'd really appreciate some more. Thank you!!!

Have fun tomorrow trying on and post pics if you can

 

[PennyD2911]

Penny your Magic WG mop pendant is beautiful on you! Congrats!!!!!

Looks great, congrats.

Thank You Kimberly and Suzie. 💐


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[PennyD2911]

Hi Ladies,

I am looking for some advice and must make a decision by tomorrow afternoon.



I got a call from my SA in Vegas asking me if I want to reserve the Holiday Pendant. I do think it is beautiful. I told her my concerns and let her know that I was not certain it would work for me. She insisted that she hold it for me until tomorrow and give me an opportunity to think about it overnight.



My concerns: it has a 17" length. I wear a diamond by the yard necklace, and is 16" inches. I never ever take it off - ever. It has great sentimental value to me. My SA said she could length the holiday pendant by 3" making it 21".

1. Do you think the necklaces will "compete" with each other?

2. Have any of you ever bought a much longer chain for a holiday pendant - is that even possible?

3. For those of you who have purchased this once a year piece how do you feel about it now?

4. I have my eyes on two other pieces - the vintage alhambra onyx earrings and matching bracelet. Would you buy this piece or pass and get the other pieces?



Sorry I am full of questions but you all had such valuable information the first time around and I'd really appreciate some more. Thank you!!!

When my SA first told me the Holiday LE would be gray MOP I was all in. After seeing the pic I'm thinking I will pass. I like the gray MOP on the Magic pieces much more. Maybe it's just the pic and the gray MOP looks the same on all. Since I'm 6 hours away from the boutique I can't see it IRL so I'm going to pass. After receiving my MOP Magic pendant I'm thinking that will be the only pendant I will purchase. I love it!😍

I think you are also located a long way from your VCA boutique and cannot see the LE pendant IRL.
I think you would feel better about it if you could try it on with your DBTY pendant. I think the two would blend nicely if you have the 3" added to the LE to make it 20". That would give 4" separation, but 20" may be longer than you would like.
If you are considering a 10 or 20 Motif at some point that would certainly be a reason to pass on the LE. Although the 10 Motif would need to be lengthened to work with your DBTY. See, I'm rambling. I told you I do that. LOL

The others have given you good advice and you just might not be a pendant kinda gal. 😀
I really think you would enjoy the 5 Motif and the earrings more at this point. If you don't purchase the LE and regret it there's always next years LE Holiday Pendant. 😀

I know you have been given a time frame that you must abide by, but don't give in to pressure.


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[bags to die for]

Stylemechanel, my 2 cents are on your questions 2 and 3. Ive only ever bought one Christmas pendant and it was the lapis.

You can have the necklace lengthened. I had it done years later since I bought it in Singapore and had to leave the next day.

I still love the lapis. Possibly even more now since I know it is irreplaceable and the colour remains amazing

 

[MyDogTink]

When my SA first told me the Holiday LE would be gray MOP I was all in. After seeing the pic I'm thinking I will pass. I like the gray MOP on the Magic pieces much more. Maybe it's just the pic and the gray MOP looks the same on all. Since I'm 6 hours away from the boutique I can't see it IRL so I'm going to pass. After receiving my MOP Magic pendant I'm thinking that will be the only pendant I will purchase. I love it!😍

I think you are also located a long way from your VCA boutique and cannot see the LE pendant IRL.
I think you would feel better about it if you could try it on with your DBTY pendant. I think the two would blend nicely if you have the 3" added to the LE to make it 20". That would give 4" separation, but 20" may be longer than you would like.
If you are considering a 10 or 20 Motif at some point that would certainly be a reason to pass on the LE. Although the 10 Motif would need to be lengthened to work with your DBTY. See, I'm rambling. I told you I do that. LOL

The others have given you good advice and you just might not be a pendant kinda gal. 😀
I really think you would enjoy the 5 Motif and the earrings more at this point. If you don't purchase the LE and regret it there's always next years LE Holiday Pendant. 😀

I know you have been given a time frame that you must abide by, but don't give in to pressure.


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I'm glad you feel like I do about the pendants. I previously mentioned that my only VCA piece is the MOP magic pendant. I love the size so much that I just can't fall in love with the smaller pendants. I was considering the holiday pendant but I think the RG and gray combo will fade on me. Even though I wish there were more combos of the magic pendant size, I am considering the tiger eye and YG pendant.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Stylemechanel,
I i'm really hesitant to tell you what to do since jewelry purchases are so personal. I'll do my best to try to answer some of your questions, since I have been obsessed with VCA pieces for a good dozen years now and have slowly begun to accumulate a nice collection. (Note however that I do not have any of the holiday pendants).

This year's pendant is especially pretty - VCA does not offer a large selection of pieces in gray mother of pearl. For that reason, and because it is a limited edition, I would definitely consider it. You must try it on and see if you love it. Above all that will be the most important thing. Given that the diamonds by the yard necklace is so delicate, I do think you could probably layer it with the VCA necklace. Obviously you must try it on and see what you think though!

If the holiday pendants are set like my LE blue sevres porcelain pendant, it could not be placed on a longer chain-- mine is fixed in position on its 17" chain.

If you LOVE it and your budget will allow the eventual purchase of the onyx pieces you desire, I'd say go for it: it won't come around again and the onyx will be available anytime. However, if you are not really passionate about it when you see it in person, then I would say take a pass and wait to get your onyx. My onyx necklace is the most versatile and most-worn of any VCA jewelry I own.

This is a fun dilemma to have even if it's a little torturous!!! When you go to the boutique tomorrow, take your time and try on anything that you think might interest you. Your gut reactions as you look in the mirror will likely tell you a lot! And my local VCA boutique at least, the manager and other saleswomen are frank with their opinions and advice. I always ask what they would choose and value their input.

Good luck!!!

Perfect advice !!

 

[PennyD2911]

I'm glad you feel like I do about the pendants. I previously mentioned that my only VCA piece is the MOP magic pendant. I love the size so much that I just can't fall in love with the smaller pendants. I was considering the holiday pendant but I think the RG and gray combo will fade on me. Even though I wish there were more combos of the magic pendant size, I am considering the tiger eye and YG pendant.

Exactly! The size of the Magic spoiled me the moment I opened the box. 😍❤️😍
I love the Vintage size in the 5,10 and 20 Motif, but I know a single motif in this size will all but disappear on me. Oh how I wish VCA did an Onyx or Gray MOP single motif in the Magic size.

 

[smalls]

Hi Ladies,
I am looking for some advice and must make a decision by tomorrow afternoon.

I got a call from my SA in Vegas asking me if I want to reserve the Holiday Pendant. I do think it is beautiful. I told her my concerns and let her know that I was not certain it would work for me. She insisted that she hold it for me until tomorrow and give me an opportunity to think about it overnight.

My concerns: it has a 17" length. I wear a diamond by the yard necklace, and is 16" inches. I never ever take it off - ever. It has great sentimental value to me. My SA said she could length the holiday pendant by 3" making it 21".
1. Do you think the necklaces will "compete" with each other?
2. Have any of you ever bought a much longer chain for a holiday pendant - is that even possible?
3. For those of you who have purchased this once a year piece how do you feel about it now?
4. I have my eyes on two other pieces - the vintage alhambra onyx earrings and matching bracelet. Would you buy this piece or pass and get the other pieces?

Sorry I am full of questions but you all had such valuable information the first time around and I'd really appreciate some more. Thank you!!!

I'm not sure if this helps at all but I took these pics a while back. I have a platinum Tiffany dbty which is shortened to 14" but fits me more like a 16" would fit most necks. I have a yg mop single motif which I measured and it looks like it is 14.75" to the shortest loop and 16.5" to the longer loop. Here are 2 pics showing it attached at the 2 different lengths so one there is almost 1" difference in length between the necklaces and the other there is 2.5" difference. I don't feel like they are competing when they are close since my dbty has such a small stone but if it was a bigger diamond may feel that way. The first pic shows the vca on the shorter loop.

 

[smalls]

Here it is on the longer loop.