VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[CHL]

@CHL I’ve kept mine as is. Never a problem, I didn’t even consider changing or soldering them.

Thank you so much @BBC! It's good to know there are people without any problem with the original setting. Probably I'll just buy the earrings without alteration, wear it and see how the original setting works for me. I'm still very undecided btw. Still contemplating between pg vs yg.

I would not change the earrings. I have tiny, thin earlobes and VCA makes custom plastic inserts that can be used so that earrings sit correctly on your ears.

@etoupebirkin. I didn't know VCA offers such a thing. I'll ask about it if I'm not comfortable with the original. Thank you so much for sharing the information @etoupebirkin!

Oh this is good to know!

Exactly!!

Agree with the others; Don't change them. VCA can adjust them to fit you perfectly. When I bought mine they were too tight and VCA took images of the earrings on my ears at all angles and sent them to the shop to be adjusted. I think you need to go try them on and see how they feel on you. Your SA can be your guide.

Thank you for sharing your experience, @nakedmosher2of3. That is a fabulous service indeed! It actually sounds very smart. Hope you are enjoying yours!!

I have not altered mine. I wore them all day today and they were very comfortable. My earlobes are small/thin but unless your daughter has super large/thick earlobes the regular posts should be fine. Of course, VCA can always address them in the future should there be an issue.

Thank you @texasgirliegirl. I always like your VCA knowledge! Last time, when I tried the earrings in the boutique, it was pretty comfortable for me. But since I only put it on for a short amount of time, maybe I need to see how it feels for all day wearing. I'm ready but still cannot decide which gold I should go for. It's hard. :s

Can you try them on? You need to try them as fit is personal.

For me it was immediately apparent the earrings were uncomfortable. My SA changed the post for a test and the longer thinner ones worked. If no, as TGG says, VCA can change them later just a bit more hassle. I vaguely recall it took an extra week? But I buy from Neimans.

PS I have no idea whether I have thin or thick lobes.

Good luck on your fun fun acquisition! I love my VCAs

Thank you @doloresmia. For me it was not uncomfortable when I tried on. It was my first time trying on vintage size, and actually it was quite comfortable. After reading lovely tpfers comments, I now feel like I will just buy it once I decide the color. I love VCA, they have so gorgeous collections. Hope you enjoy yours!!

Will the SA give you a grace period after the purchase, during which lengthening of posts is complimentary?

This will allow you to try wearing the earclips for those days and you can assess if they are comfortable enough for you. If they are, they can remain as is, else you can bring back for lengthening.

I’m probably in the minority but I have always lengthened the posts, despite my earlobes being thinner. I always felt the posts are a bit too short and not that secure (paranoia on my side).

Not sure but you can ask the SA whether after lengthening and soldering, if it’s possible to reverse this (should your daughter in future decides if she doesn’t want such long posts).

Thank you @valnsw. I actually saw your post as well that you prefer to have it extended. Since I'm very new to vintage sized earrings with that type of locking, I initially thought I also need to request lengthening it if all other TPFers prefer it. It sounds like people have difference preferences, and some tpfers find it comfortable as-is. So, I will give it a try as-is first.
Btw, I love your collections. I think I have a very similar taste with yours although I don't own much as yours! Your collection is almost full of my wishlist items.

 

[ShyShy]

Wow! WOw! WOW! Obviously a diamond gal?

I would love to add the Noeud ring to my modest collection but I am totally distracted by all the 50th anniversary offerings. Sigh!

Thank you! I do have a few VCA items in MOP, onyx, etc but not their rings. I am a diamond gal all the way for rings because I don’t want to worry about water issues etc.

It is so hard to stay focused sometimes! Luckily for me none of the 50th offerings have really grabbed my attention this year so I decided on the Noeud ring instead. My VCA wishlist is never ending though, it’s crazy

 

[ShyShy]

Not granny at all!!
My husband calls the RdN the "granny pin" and I hate that because its incredibly fabulous and iconic VCA.
Did you buy this turquoise version?? I hope that you did!!

Funny that, my husband said the same thing... grandma’s brooch. But I don’t care, I love it just the same. Wished they made smaller earrings. The current small is still too overwhelming on me.

 

[ShyShy]

Ohhhhh .... isn't this absolutely gorgeous? What a pleasant surprise!

Looks amazing on you! I hope you got it!

 

[Stardust Andromeda]

Not granny at all!!
My husband calls the RdN the "granny pin" and I hate that because its incredibly fabulous and iconic VCA.
Did you buy this turquoise version?? I hope that you did!!

Funny that, my husband said the same thing... grandma’s brooch. But I don’t care, I love it just the same. Wished they made smaller earrings. The current small is still too overwhelming on me.

thank you for your very kind words!

With how much I had been spending this year, and Xmas round the corner, I had placed a deposit so that DH can buy and gift it to me for Xmas. And yes, I took the turquoise RdNanny. hahahahhahaha

I think VCA must be rolling out turquoise RdN these recent months (although in very very small quantity). Sometime in Sept, my paris SA sent me pics of the earrings and asked me if I wanted them. Before I could react and sort out logistics, they were sold to a walk in customer. That is why I reacted so extremely quickly this time. After I left, the SA told me the other SAs were complaining that they sent photos to their clients who were coming in over the weekend to view.

 

[kimber418]

thank you for your very kind words!

With how much I had been spending this year, and Xmas round the corner, I had placed a deposit so that DH can buy and gift it to me for Xmas. And yes, I took the turquoise RdNanny. hahahahhahaha

I think VCA must be rolling out turquoise RdN these recent months (although in very very small quantity). Sometime in Sept, my paris SA sent me pics of the earrings and asked me if I wanted them. Before I could react and sort out logistics, they were sold to a walk in customer. That is why I reacted so extremely quickly this time. After I left, the SA told me the other SAs were complaining that they sent photos to their clients who were coming in over the weekend to view.

These earrings are stunning~ Classic VCA and the color is amazing.

 

[valnsw]

Thank you @valnsw. I actually saw your post as well that you prefer to have it extended. Since I'm very new to vintage sized earrings with that type of locking, I initially thought I also need to request lengthening it if all other TPFers prefer it. It sounds like people have difference preferences, and some tpfers find it comfortable as-is. So, I will give it a try as-is first.
Btw, I love your collections. I think I have a very similar taste with yours although I don't own much as yours! Your collection is almost full of my wishlist items.

Thank you for you sweet words. Looking forward to seeing your collection soon!

 

[ShyShy]

thank you for your very kind words!

With how much I had been spending this year, and Xmas round the corner, I had placed a deposit so that DH can buy and gift it to me for Xmas. And yes, I took the turquoise RdNanny. hahahahhahaha

I think VCA must be rolling out turquoise RdN these recent months (although in very very small quantity). Sometime in Sept, my paris SA sent me pics of the earrings and asked me if I wanted them. Before I could react and sort out logistics, they were sold to a walk in customer. That is why I reacted so extremely quickly this time. After I left, the SA told me the other SAs were complaining that they sent photos to their clients who were coming in over the weekend to view.

Wow, the earrings are gorgeous! I’m so glad you jumped on the pendant. It looked amazing on you.

 

[Stardust Andromeda]

These earrings are stunning~ Classic VCA and the color is amazing.

Wow, the earrings are gorgeous! I’m so glad you jumped on the pendant. It looked amazing on you.

The earrings are indeed gorgeous. There is a lucky person somewhere out there who owns and cherishes them now.

Based on what little I had observed (and I really am no expert here), check in the flagship store now and then. It usually gets unveiled on Friday and will be positioned at the most obvious of places (i.e facing the door). Considering how VCA fairly distributes these pieces around the world, the next piece most likely will appear somewhere else.

When I saw the pin last Friday, I almost broke down the door in my excitement and created such a huge commotion at VCA. Thank goodness they know me and did not call security. All the other customers were staring and when the piece was presented to me, everyone wanted to see what had gotten me so excited! It was unreal. I had to cup my hand over the piece as I was at VCA without my phone or wallet! Best way to shop really!!! I am so silly sometimes.

 

[pigleto972001]

Congrats ! Such a lovely piece. I hope more turquoise becomes available !!

I was told no blue agate will go to any neimans per Van Cleef. Also sigh Van Cleef is pulling out of my store. I’m super bummed [emoji853]

 

[texasgirliegirl]

thank you for your very kind words!

With how much I had been spending this year, and Xmas round the corner, I had placed a deposit so that DH can buy and gift it to me for Xmas. And yes, I took the turquoise RdNanny. hahahahhahaha

I think VCA must be rolling out turquoise RdN these recent months (although in very very small quantity). Sometime in Sept, my paris SA sent me pics of the earrings and asked me if I wanted them. Before I could react and sort out logistics, they were sold to a walk in customer. That is why I reacted so extremely quickly this time. After I left, the SA told me the other SAs were complaining that they sent photos to their clients who were coming in over the weekend to view.

That’s so awesome!!
I prefer the brooch over the earrings.

 

[MYH]

Congrats ! Such a lovely piece. I hope more turquoise becomes available !!

I was told no blue agate will go to any neimans per Van Cleef. Also sigh Van Cleef is pulling out of my store. I’m super bummed [emoji853]

I’ve heard something similar. No blue agate for 2-3 yrs!!

 

[CHL]

The earrings are indeed gorgeous. There is a lucky person somewhere out there who owns and cherishes them now.

Based on what little I had observed (and I really am no expert here), check in the flagship store now and then. It usually gets unveiled on Friday and will be positioned at the most obvious of places (i.e facing the door). Considering how VCA fairly distributes these pieces around the world, the next piece most likely will appear somewhere else.

When I saw the pin last Friday, I almost broke down the door in my excitement and created such a huge commotion at VCA. Thank goodness they know me and did not call security. All the other customers were staring and when the piece was presented to me, everyone wanted to see what had gotten me so excited! It was unreal. I had to cup my hand over the piece as I was at VCA without my phone or wallet! Best way to shop really!!! I am so silly sometimes.

Congrats on your pendant! It looks really gorgeous and you look really gorgeous with it as well! I would be over the moon if I was in the same situation!! Hope they find more turquoise source and create more turquoise pieces!

 

[Phoenix123]

Thank you @BBC and @Phoenix123 for your kinds words. I thought VCA no longer produces turquoise pieces (except high jewelery). This piece was unveiled at VCA on Friday morning and thank goodness there was a miscommunication between my SA and I about the extra length to be added to my LE pendant which resulted in me returning to the VCA store. It would not have survived the weekend!

With this piece, I look so “granny” now. Hahhaahaa

It was meant to be!

And not "granny" at all. Very classy!!

 

[Stardust Andromeda]

That’s so awesome!!
I prefer the brooch over the earrings.

Me2!

Congrats ! Such a lovely piece. I hope more turquoise becomes available !!

I was told no blue agate will go to any neimans per Van Cleef. Also sigh Van Cleef is pulling out of my store. I’m super bummed

Oh no ...

Congrats on your pendant! It looks really gorgeous and you look really gorgeous with it as well! I would be over the moon if I was in the same situation!! Hope they find more turquoise source and create more turquoise pieces!

Thanks thanks!

It was meant to be!

And not "granny" at all. Very classy!!

Thanks thanks!!!! Hope you enjoyed your movie night out!