Show me your Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry!

[Ally T]

Oh, dang. Maybe if you keep checking one will pop up. What size are you after? Mine’s a large and it wasn’t as hard to find.

I will say (after 24 whole hours with this bracelet) that it will be worth the wait. In addition to being gorgeous, it is SO comfortable.

I'm not sure on size, but my wrist isn't so tiny. I usually wear my bracelets at 7 inches, so i'm not sure what that would relate to for VCA? I'm hoping to get to Paris for our 15th wedding anniversary in Sept, so as the bracelet is actually for my anniversary, it might be best to go into their store whilst there

 

[diamondseeker2006]

My first VCA—the WG signature Perlee bangle for Mother’s Day!

Beautiful! Welcome to VCAaholics Anonymous!!! None of us have recovered, though!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'm not sure on size, but my wrist isn't so tiny. I usually wear my bracelets at 7 inches, so i'm not sure what that would relate to for VCA? I'm hoping to get to Paris for our 15th wedding anniversary in Sept, so as the bracelet is actually for my anniversary, it might be best to go into their store whilst there

I normally wear standard 7" chain style bracelets, too. My wrist is 6" so I could technically wear small, but medium is also for that size wrist. Trying them on is best, but I have no VCA nearby. So I likely will order medium if I should get this or another bangle.

 

[Ally T]

I normally wear standard 7" chain style bracelets, too. My wrist is 6" so I could technically wear small, but medium is also for that size wrist. Trying them on is best, but I have no VCA nearby. So I likely will order medium if I should get this or another bangle.

I shall look forward to seeing which one you buy & how you get on with it

 

[mjea]

I can finally contribute to this thread! I went to the SF boutique today to look around during a long break at a conference and left with the vintage size carnelian earrings! I was between the 5 motif carnelian bracelet and the earrings but my SA said he hasn’t seen the vintage size carnelian earrings in a while and didn’t even realize they were in the back when he went to check… so I went with those first

 

[LLJsmom]

I can finally contribute to this thread! I went to the SF boutique today to look around during a long break at a conference and left with the vintage size carnelian earrings! I was between the 5 motif carnelian bracelet and the earrings but my SA said he hasn’t seen the vintage size carnelian earrings in a while and didn’t even realize they were in the back when he went to check… so I went with those first





Congratulations!!! They’re beautiful on you.

 

[mjea]

@LLJsmom I creepily thought of you and your WG carnelian bracelet and wished I could try on the earring version. If only!!

 

[ksf]

Sorry if someone already brought up this question earlier that I missed, but does anyone know if VCA is planning a price update anytime soon in Europe?

 

[RosieR]

Sorry if someone already brought up this question earlier that I missed, but does anyone know if VCA is planning a price update anytime soon in Europe?

The price increase occurred last week in Europe. Here in the uk it was about 4% on the lines I’m interested in (Alhambra, perlee and frivole)

 

[ksf]

The price increase occurred last week in Europe. Here in the uk it was about 4% on the lines I’m interested in (Alhambra, perlee and frivole)

Thank you! then it is really a bad timing for me.. did you purchase what you had your eyes on before the increase?

 

[RosieR]

Thank you! then it is really a bad timing for me.. did you purchase what you had your eyes on before the increase?

Luckily yes! Alterations are currently taking 2 months in London, so even though I’ve made the purchase, I haven’t seen my item yet, or even tried it on! I can’t wait until mid June

 

[lucida818]

Buying VCA is dangerously addictive
Now I am thinking of adding this ring…

 

[yssie]

I can finally contribute to this thread! I went to the SF boutique today to look around during a long break at a conference and left with the vintage size carnelian earrings! I was between the 5 motif carnelian bracelet and the earrings but my SA said he hasn’t seen the vintage size carnelian earrings in a while and didn’t even realize they were in the back when he went to check… so I went with those first

Your new carnelian earrings are beautiful. The warmth in the stone reflects the warmth of your complexion. Did you try the guilloche on?

 

[LLJsmom]

@LLJsmom I creepily thought of you and your WG carnelian bracelet and wished I could try on the earring version. If only!!

LOL! Yes, I want to try on the earring version too! Just can't quite commit yet.

Congratulations on the earrings. I heard from my SA that earrings right now are the hardest type of jewelry to score, even the regular pieces that should be in stock. Please post some action shots in regular life. The store lighting is actually not the best, though for the life of me I don't know why that is. Other jewelry stores light up the place to show off jewelry while VCA seems deliberately not to do that.

 

[mjea]

Your new carnelian earrings are beautiful. The warmth in the stone reflects the warmth of your complexion. Did you try the guilloche on?

Thank you!! I keep thinking about going back for the bracelet but wonder if it’s too matchy.

No, and I have absolutely no idea why I didn’t!! I am kicking myself. It was so beautiful - my picture is so bad lol

 

[yssie]

Not too much matching at all! Earrings and bracelet is a total of 7 motifs - and your wrist is very far from your head, neither piece is competing for attention. I think a matched earrings/bracelet set would be complementary and reserved

 

[mjea]

I think you’re right! Especially if the bracelet is stacked with another 5-motif of a different gemstone or all metal? Heh
I’ve seen people put two 5-motif bracelets together as a choker type necklace - I wonder if anyone on PS has done this and has pictures!

 

[LLJsmom]

News for my VCA Fam. Instead of waiting 3 months, my single row diamond perlee bangle is here after 7 weeks. Have to admit that I am wondering what took me so long. I loved it the first time I saw it in 2018. However It was inconceivable that I would invest this much into a piece with minimal diamonds. Fast forward 4 years and lots of damage later, I still am obsessed with the bangle. I’ve talked myself out of it, then a gorgeous pic pops up and I’m sucked back in.

Anyway l figured it would be appropriate for a 25th anniversary gift. I placed a deposit and was told the wait would be at least 3 months. Surprisingly it arrived in almost 7 weeks. I love it. Super white and multi colored and sparkly. A huge wow piece.

 

[Kim N]

LLJsmom, your pieces look crazy good on you. I'm poring over your photos and lusting after your stacks. Just gorgeous.

 

[LLJsmom]

LLJsmom, your pieces look crazy good on you. I'm poring over your photos and lusting after your stacks. Just gorgeous.

Thank you @Kim N. So sweet of you.

 

[upgradingmama]

Ooohhhh the sweet clover was next on my list but you may have changed my mind! It looks gorgeous! Enjoy.

 

[secretagentlaura]

News for my VCA Fam. Instead of waiting 3 months, my single row diamond perlee bangle is here after 7 weeks. Have to admit that I am wondering what took me so long. I loved it the first time I saw it in 2018. However It was inconceivable that I would invest this much into a piece with minimal diamonds. Fast forward 4 years and lots of damage later, I still am obsessed with the bangle. I’ve talked myself out of it, then a gorgeous pic pops up and I’m sucked back in.

Anyway l figured it would be appropriate for a 25th anniversary gift. I placed a deposit and was told the wait would be at least 3 months. Surprisingly it arrived in almost 7 weeks. I love it. Super white and multi colored and sparkly. A huge wow piece.

That's the best surprise! It's so lovely!

 

[Phoenix]

News for my VCA Fam. Instead of waiting 3 months, my single row diamond perlee bangle is here after 7 weeks. Have to admit that I am wondering what took me so long. I loved it the first time I saw it in 2018. However It was inconceivable that I would invest this much into a piece with minimal diamonds. Fast forward 4 years and lots of damage later, I still am obsessed with the bangle. I’ve talked myself out of it, then a gorgeous pic pops up and I’m sucked back in.

Anyway l figured it would be appropriate for a 25th anniversary gift. I placed a deposit and was told the wait would be at least 3 months. Surprisingly it arrived in almost 7 weeks. I love it. Super white and multi colored and sparkly. A huge wow piece.

GORGEOUS!!

As is the rest of your bling!!

Congratulations on your 25th. What a milestone!!

 

[adlgel]

@LLJsmom that is absolutely gorgeous and you wear it so effortlessly. I'm typically a yellow gold girl, but that bracelet in white gold is to die for.

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

News for my VCA Fam. Instead of waiting 3 months, my single row diamond perlee bangle is here after 7 weeks. Have to admit that I am wondering what took me so long. I loved it the first time I saw it in 2018. However It was inconceivable that I would invest this much into a piece with minimal diamonds. Fast forward 4 years and lots of damage later, I still am obsessed with the bangle. I’ve talked myself out of it, then a gorgeous pic pops up and I’m sucked back in.

Anyway l figured it would be appropriate for a 25th anniversary gift. I placed a deposit and was told the wait would be at least 3 months. Surprisingly it arrived in almost 7 weeks. I love it. Super white and multi colored and sparkly. A huge wow piece.

Wow wow wow!! True VCA perfection! What a piece to own. It looks fabulous with the Alhambra and your other Perlee bangle. I'm sure it's impossible to keep looking down at your wrist. Enjoy all the fancy sparkle!

 

[LLJsmom]

Thank you everyone for being excited for me.

Ooohhhh the sweet clover was next on my list but you may have changed my mind! It looks gorgeous! Enjoy.

Thank you @upgradingmama. The sweet clover is definitely sweet and pretty. If you love a blingy but clean look without being a lot, you should give this bangle a try. Let us know how it goes.

That's the best surprise! It's so lovely!

Thank you @secretagentlaura. I did not expect it at all. My SA texted me happy m-day and responded and she told me the bangle was in. I thought the wait time would be extended.

GORGEOUS!!

As is the rest of your bling!!

Congratulations on your 25th. What a milestone!!

Thank you @Phoenix. Now I have an inkling of how you must feel about your absolutely stunning VCA pave pieces. I think about you wearing your Lotus ring on your hand, and how that must just blow you away. This is the first pave piece that I can see while wearing and VCA pave is just next level. How do they do it? Do you wear your Lotus ring only to special occasions or do you work it into your daily wear jewelry?

@LLJsmom that is absolutely gorgeous and you wear it so effortlessly. I'm typically a yellow gold girl, but that bracelet in white gold is to die for.

Thank you @adlgel. Have you had a chance to try it in YG? It is truly stunning in all the gold colors. The diamonds are super lively, colorful and the sparkle is insane in all golds.

Wow wow wow!! True VCA perfection! What a piece to own. It looks fabulous with the Alhambra and your other Perlee bangle. I'm sure it's impossible to keep looking down at your wrist. Enjoy all the fancy sparkle!

Thank you @Rubies-R-Me. You're so right. This truly does feel "fancy" but surprisingly I don't feel uncomfortable or self-conscious wearing it because it's actually a very small bangle.

 

[Phoenix]

@LLJsmom , I haven't worn my Lotus ring for a long time - due to various reasons with Covid being one. I usually wear all my pieces on a daily basis. For special occasions, I just wear MORE pieces, for an oomph effect!

I see you wearing your new gorgeous pave piece on a daily basis, worn with your other beautiful pieces. Jeweller is to be worn and loved as often as possible, imho.

 

[Missie1]

News for my VCA Fam. Instead of waiting 3 months, my single row diamond perlee bangle is here after 7 weeks. Have to admit that I am wondering what took me so long. I loved it the first time I saw it in 2018. However It was inconceivable that I would invest this much into a piece with minimal diamonds. Fast forward 4 years and lots of damage later, I still am obsessed with the bangle. I’ve talked myself out of it, then a gorgeous pic pops up and I’m sucked back in.

Anyway l figured it would be appropriate for a 25th anniversary gift. I placed a deposit and was told the wait would be at least 3 months. Surprisingly it arrived in almost 7 weeks. I love it. Super white and multi colored and sparkly. A huge wow piece.

Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on such a great piece. It really packs a punch and give great sparkle to your arm.

 

[Missie1]

So ladies I’m in these Vegas streets and happy to report that inventory is definitely being restocked in the boutiques. The Alhambra line in various combinations 20s, 10s & 5 motifs are available in the standard colors. The Crystal and Forum locations had most stock. No Magic earrings or bracelets were available. Sweet Perlees were available as well. I tried on pink sapphire no Laois butterfly earrings and neither did anything for me. The Pave is still the winner. I did try on seeets and vintage and decided loved vintage size earrings on me. Here are few shots I surprisingly loved the 16th motif doubled I would need to SO in RG but the yg did work with my rg arm Going to Wynn today so I will report more later

 

[LLJsmom]

So ladies I’m in these Vegas streets and happy to report that inventory is definitely being restocked in the boutiques. The Alhambra line in various combinations 20s, 10s & 5 motifs are available in the standard colors. The Crystal and Forum locations had most stock. No Magic earrings or bracelets were available. Sweet Perlees were available as well. I tried on pink sapphire no Laois butterfly earrings and neither did anything for me. The Pave is still the winner. I did try on seeets and vintage and decided loved vintage size earrings on me. Here are few shots I surprisingly loved the 16th motif doubled I would need to SO in RG but the yg did work with my rg arm Going to Wynn today so I will report more later

Can't wait for more of the Live at Vegas report!