VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!
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The exhibit is not very large so it doesn’t take a lot time , but it is very interesting to see. I started to take photos, but was told it wasn’t allowed so sadly can’t share any with you .
For me it was interesting to see some of the stones that were used in Alhambra in the 70’s that aren’t used none — ivory, green agate, chryropase
Some other interesting Alhambra —a yellow gold 20 motif where the surface of the motif was flat and shiny, and a lapis with alternating gold motifs 20 motif .
There were many other pieces from the 70’s so it was fun to see how very different the 70’s designs were.
For me it was interesting to see some of the stones that were used in Alhambra in the 70’s that aren’t used none — ivory, green agate, chryropase
Some other interesting Alhambra —a yellow gold 20 motif where the surface of the motif was flat and shiny, and a lapis with alternating gold motifs 20 motif .
There were many other pieces from the 70’s so it was fun to see how very different the 70’s designs were.
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I'm selling a few pieces of jewelry and am considering including my turquoise Magic earrings. Can anyone help me with what their value might be?
I'm selling a few pieces of jewelry and am considering including my turquoise Magic earrings. Can anyone help me with what their value might be?
This is exciting news!
I would start by getting quotes from several Van Cleef jewelry resellers to get an idea of the range of the market.
Knowing your collection, I am trying not to salivate [emoji8]
I do tend to keep track of prices and what’s available, and magic turquoise are pretty darn rare. I don’t know how easy it will be to find comps. My SA has a pair and they’re gorgeous. Good luck!!!
Hi,
I think Ann's fabulous finds pays the most but they might take longer to sell. You can also try listing on Vestiaire for what you think might be good price and see how it goes.
If you want to sell it fast, your can try Fashionphile. I have sold few of my bags on Fashionphile when I didn't want the hassle of offers from buyers. Hope that helps!
Since these would be considered rare and exceptional you might consider reaching out to VCA heritage. They procure special items no longer in circulation.
I hadn't thought about that! Since I'm funding another VCA purchase, that might work well. I reached out to a couple of resellers and had decent offers, but of course, they want to maximize their return, as do I. The other alternative is to put them in an auction.
I hope I don't regret letting them go, but I've not worn them a dozen times in over 6 years.
Cavalier Girl,
Here is a link to a pair of VCA Magic Turquoise earrings that sold at Christie's Auction in October 2012 for over $8,000. At least it is a start and you know they are authentic.
https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-pair-of-turquoise-and-gold-alhambra-5608175-details.aspx
Just a quick question to anyone who owns any holiday pendant in any year.
I have been wearing my gold mop holiday pendant non-stop lately but in the morning when I was getting ready, I accidentally put on the necklace backwards. But, at least in my own eyes, the necklace backwards looked really fresh! I actually loved the look of the muted flat gold design that kind of has a subtle brushed effect in the back and I actually wore it all day backwards today haha.
Has anyone worn their holiday pendant this way? I have been thinking about getting the Byzantine pendant to get a solid gold pendant that was not part of the vintage collection but now I feel like I don't need one.
I have been wearing my gold mop holiday pendant non-stop lately but in the morning when I was getting ready, I accidentally put on the necklace backwards. But, at least in my own eyes, the necklace backwards looked really fresh! I actually loved the look of the muted flat gold design that kind of has a subtle brushed effect in the back and I actually wore it all day backwards today haha.
Has anyone worn their holiday pendant this way? I have been thinking about getting the Byzantine pendant to get a solid gold pendant that was not part of the vintage collection but now I feel like I don't need one.
Question - there's always a lot of talk about the fact that the quality turquoise VCA uses is scarce, if not nonexistent at this point, and that's why they don't produce pieces in turquoise anymore. I was wondering, is it the same for the gray MOP? Is that also why we don't see 5 motif and 10 motif pieces in gray MOP? TIA!