Show me your Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry!

[Rubies-R-Me]

Hi Ally T!
I also love to learn about the "geneology" of a signed piece by finding it in a catalog.. it really does add to the fun.
Delighted to post a hand shot.

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

Flora and fauna theme!

Oh do you ever wear one and one?!?!

 

[m-2-b]

So beautiful!!!

No pressure, but it would be so much fun to see ear pics!

Quick ear shot as requested @RunningwithScissors !

 

[m-2-b]

Oh do you ever wear one and one?!?!

Oh, that is my 2 Butterfly btf ring with my new Frivole earrings pictured together:

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

Oh, that is my 2 Butterfly btf ring with my new Frivole earrings pictured together:

Got it! I thought they were two pairs of earrings so you could wear one in one ear and one in the other, as they are I love that you get to wear them like this! I also love the complimenting vs. matching themes.

 

[Ally T]

Hi Ally T!
I also love to learn about the "geneology" of a signed piece by finding it in a catalog.. it really does add to the fun.
Delighted to post a hand shot.

I think it might be the top picture in the catalogue. I wonder who owned it form new & how it came to be for sale?

 

[icy_jade]

I thought you ladies might enjoy these. Was walking past the Ginza store when the window display caught my eye:





wasn’t as impressive as above but since I was taking pics…


And at Komehyo

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Quick ear shot as requested @RunningwithScissors !

Looks absolutely gorgeous on you! Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh, that is my 2 Butterfly btf ring with my new Frivole earrings pictured together:

The perfect pairing!!! Love these on you!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I thought you ladies might enjoy these. Was walking past the Ginza store when the window display caught my eye:





wasn’t as impressive as above but since I was taking pics…


And at Komehyo

Wow, I wish I could go in there! Did you?

 

[icy_jade]

Wow, I wish I could go in there! Did you?

Umm, no cos I wasn’t planning on getting anything from VCA.

 

[yssie]

Umm, no cos I wasn’t planning on getting anything from VCA.

I, too, have experience with avoidance being the most reliable form factor for self control

 

[Pomelo]

Hi all, please can I get some advice regarding returns?

I had bought the onyx/pave 5 motif bracelet I was previously asking about and tried it on at home. However, after getting the advice of several on this forum (and thinking deeper about how it fits into my lifestyle / existing Jewellery box), I decided it wasn’t for me and returned it.

However, VCA have just come back to saying the item cannot be returned because it’s “not in S1 condition, QC failed and we cannot put it back in stock as it is rhodium”.

There was no photographic evidence provided and the SA is saying it’s entirely down to the workshop (which is based in Dubai).

Just wondering if anyone has had this issue before and/or can advise on what to do? I have already asked for photographic evidence.

It’s such a shame because if I’m forced to keep the piece, it leaves a bad taste in the mouth and I won’t enjoy it at all…

 

[yssie]

“not in S1 condition, QC failed and we cannot put it back in stock as it is rhodium”


What the heck does this mean? Are they saying the rhodium is wearing away?

@Pomelo did you buy this through an SA you’ve worked with before?

I was appalled at the condition of some of the floor inventory, once, when I went to a boutique. Clearly visible fine scratching galore. Frankly, I rather imagine if one tried to “return” some not-yet-sold floor stock - the workshop might just decline to accept it due to poor condition!

 

[HockeyMama]

Seeking earring advice please... I recently had the opportunity to try on earrings in Paris and narrowed it down to two styles. I would like an everyday earring. I love the sweet clover earrings, and normally wear white metal, but prefer the hammered look to the pave. I prefer it because I think they look more casual. I love the mini frivole but wonder if these are not classic enough to wear literally all the time. Frankly, I could get both the hammered ones and the mini frivole for the price of the pave ones, and then be able to alternate! Do the hammered studs ever come in white gold? I have a lot of pink in my skin so think the rose gold may be too much. Photos for reference. Thanks in advance.

 

[lovedogs]

Seeking earring advice please... I recently had the opportunity to try on earrings in Paris and narrowed it down to two styles. I would like an everyday earring. I love the sweet clover earrings, and normally wear white metal, but prefer the hammered look to the pave. I prefer it because I think they look more casual. I love the mini frivole but wonder if these are not classic enough to wear literally all the time. Frankly, I could get both the hammered ones and the mini frivole for the price of the pave ones, and then be able to alternate! Do the hammered studs ever come in white gold? I have a lot of pink in my skin so think the rose gold may be too much. Photos for reference. Thanks in advance.

I personally love the white gold frivple on you!!!

 

[Cerulean]

Seeking earring advice please... I recently had the opportunity to try on earrings in Paris and narrowed it down to two styles. I would like an everyday earring. I love the sweet clover earrings, and normally wear white metal, but prefer the hammered look to the pave. I prefer it because I think they look more casual. I love the mini frivole but wonder if these are not classic enough to wear literally all the time. Frankly, I could get both the hammered ones and the mini frivole for the price of the pave ones, and then be able to alternate! Do the hammered studs ever come in white gold? I have a lot of pink in my skin so think the rose gold may be too much. Photos for reference. Thanks in advance.

I’ve been wearing my mini frivole (yellow gold) everyday and I find they go with just about everything! So since I’m biased, that gets my vote! I love that little bit of dimension they have

Also, if you’re not smitten with the pave - don’t get them. VCA is too expensive to settle for what you don’t love!

 

[Pomelo]

“not in S1 condition, QC failed and we cannot put it back in stock as it is rhodium”


What the heck does this mean? Are they saying the rhodium is wearing away?

@Pomelo did you buy this through an SA you’ve worked with before?

I was appalled at the condition of some of the floor inventory, once, when I went to a boutique. Clearly visible fine scratching galore. Frankly, I rather imagine if one tried to “return” some not-yet-sold floor stock - the workshop might just decline to accept it due to poor condition!

I believe they're saying the rhodium is wearing away, although the SA couldn't enlighten me. Just that any returns or exchanges need to be signed off by the workshop, and the workshop says there is an issue.

Sadly I haven't bought through this SA before. My usual (amazing) SA is in London but I bought this in the Abu Dhabi store as I'm here for a couple of months.

And I completely agree that not-yet-sold floor stock, considering how many people might try on a piece, could also accumulate scratching!

Will keep pushing as the SA herself admitted there was no damage, just that the workshop can see the bracelet "has been worn".

And of course let this group know the outcome...

 

[HockeyMama]

I’ve been wearing my mini frivole (yellow gold) everyday and I find they go with just about everything! So since I’m biased, that gets my vote! I love that little bit of dimension they have

Also, if you’re not smitten with the pave - don’t get them. VCA is too expensive to settle for what you don’t love!

Does the gold patina? I assume on the ears they don't get much friction. I do plan to sleep in them.

You're right, the pave just seem too grown up right now (says the girl hitting 50 next year).

 

[HockeyMama]

I personally love the white gold frivple on you!!!

Thank you! I really kind of the love the playfulness of the frivole. And I like how they fill the negative space on my gargantuan lobes.

 

[Cerulean]

Does the gold patina? I assume on the ears they don't get much friction. I do plan to sleep in them.

You're right, the pave just seem too grown up right now (says the girl hitting 50 next year).

I don’t sleep in these - because they are dimensional they aren’t the comfiest to sleep in. I could sleep in them if I needed to, but I prefer to take them out everyday. I often sleep on hoops so I understand the desire!

 

[HockeyMama]

I don’t sleep in these - because they are dimensional they aren’t the comfiest to sleep in. I could sleep in them if I needed to, but I prefer to take them out everyday. I often sleep on hoops so I understand the desire!

Ahhh, I did wonder about comfort. I don't mind taking my jewelry off at night, but those special pinching backs require a lot of skill and finger dexterity that my arthritic fingers just don't have. I suppose I will figure it out, one way or another.

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Hi all, please can I get some advice regarding returns?

I had bought the onyx/pave 5 motif bracelet I was previously asking about and tried it on at home. However, after getting the advice of several on this forum (and thinking deeper about how it fits into my lifestyle / existing Jewellery box), I decided it wasn’t for me and returned it.

However, VCA have just come back to saying the item cannot be returned because it’s “not in S1 condition, QC failed and we cannot put it back in stock as it is rhodium”.

There was no photographic evidence provided and the SA is saying it’s entirely down to the workshop (which is based in Dubai).

Just wondering if anyone has had this issue before and/or can advise on what to do? I have already asked for photographic evidence.

It’s such a shame because if I’m forced to keep the piece, it leaves a bad taste in the mouth and I won’t enjoy it at all…

Hi Pomelo!
I'm sorry I can't give you any good advice but I can wish you the best for a happy resolution of your situation. Good luck!! We are all pulling for you!!

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Seeking earring advice please... I recently had the opportunity to try on earrings in Paris and narrowed it down to two styles. I would like an everyday earring. I love the sweet clover earrings, and normally wear white metal, but prefer the hammered look to the pave. I prefer it because I think they look more casual. I love the mini frivole but wonder if these are not classic enough to wear literally all the time. Frankly, I could get both the hammered ones and the mini frivole for the price of the pave ones, and then be able to alternate! Do the hammered studs ever come in white gold? I have a lot of pink in my skin so think the rose gold may be too much. Photos for reference. Thanks in advance.

Hi FornasettiLover!
There are no wrong answers as they all look amazing on your but if push came to shove I would just buy the one pair of the diamond pave earrings.
I think that you never will regret getting the fancier version of something rather than the less fancier. Diamonds make everything nicer!
However.. as I said.. they all look fabu on you.

​

 

[Pomelo]

Ahhh, I did wonder about comfort. I don't mind taking my jewelry off at night, but those special pinching backs require a lot of skill and finger dexterity that my arthritic fingers just don't have. I suppose I will figure it out, one way or another.

Just wanted to chime in that I wear my YG onyx Sweets to bed (and in the shower / gym) and they’re still v comfortable

(I don’t own the Frivoles so can’t comment on that!)

 

[HockeyMama]

Hi FornasettiLover!
There are no wrong answers as they all look amazing on your but if push came to shove I would just buy the one pair of the diamond pave earrings.
I think that you never will regret getting the fancier version of something rather than the less fancier. Diamonds make everything nicer!
However.. as I said.. they all look fabu on you.

​

Thank you! I suppose this is the earring version of DSS!

 

[HockeyMama]

Just wanted to chime in that I wear my YG onyx Sweets to bed (and in the shower / gym) and they’re still v comfortable

(I don’t own the Frivoles so can’t comment on that!)

I suspected that would be the case... I really do wish they came in a white gold hammered version. I'm definitely looking for a shower/peloton/sleep/garden kind of earring. Thank you!

 

[yssie]

I believe they're saying the rhodium is wearing away, although the SA couldn't enlighten me. Just that any returns or exchanges need to be signed off by the workshop, and the workshop says there is an issue.

Sadly I haven't bought through this SA before. My usual (amazing) SA is in London but I bought this in the Abu Dhabi store as I'm here for a couple of months.

And I completely agree that not-yet-sold floor stock, considering how many people might try on a piece, could also accumulate scratching!

Will keep pushing as the SA herself admitted there was no damage, just that the workshop can see the bracelet "has been worn".

And of course let this group know the outcome...

Of course it’s been worn. Both before and after sale!

If they didn’t permit people to try actual inventory on in-store - then they’d have a leg to stand on. But they do, so they don’t.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, I hope they respond more favourably on reassessment.

 

[Pomelo]

I suspected that would be the case... I really do wish they came in a white gold hammered version. I'm definitely looking for a shower/peloton/sleep/garden kind of earring. Thank you!

Have you considered the WG MOP sweet earrings?

 

[mustangchi]

Seeking earring advice please... I recently had the opportunity to try on earrings in Paris and narrowed it down to two styles. I would like an everyday earring. I love the sweet clover earrings, and normally wear white metal, but prefer the hammered look to the pave. I prefer it because I think they look more casual. I love the mini frivole but wonder if these are not classic enough to wear literally all the time. Frankly, I could get both the hammered ones and the mini frivole for the price of the pave ones, and then be able to alternate! Do the hammered studs ever come in white gold? I have a lot of pink in my skin so think the rose gold may be too much. Photos for reference. Thanks in advance.

I have all 3 of these, my frivole however are yellow gold. You can't go wrong with any of the 3 but the pave ones to me are super special, they are my favorite