Show me your Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry!

[LLJsmom]

And of course I couldn’t leave without a little momento. Ready for an unboxing??


I swear the shininess of the beads just makes me happy. It’s so light and easy to wear. Down the perlee rabbit hole I go!!!

 

[doberman]

You theoretically should not get MOP wet

She said she doesn't wear the pieces when she exercises. I didn't know they couldn't get wet at all!

The only problem now is that mother has no pretty VCA blings....I can't wear necklaces because they make me itch, but I'd love a clover bracelet....

 

[missy]

And of course I couldn’t leave without a little momento. Ready for an unboxing??


I swear the shininess of the beads just makes me happy. It’s so light and easy to wear. Down the perlee rabbit hole I go!!!

Gorgeous! Love your latest bling purchase and fwiw definitely the best choice IMO for this time around.

Can't wait to see the stacking begin.

 

[hathalove]

And of course I couldn’t leave without a little momento. Ready for an unboxing??


I swear the shininess of the beads just makes me happy. It’s so light and easy to wear. Down the perlee rabbit hole I go!!!

So pretty! You are making me regret the fact that I sold my rose gold one. Don’t make me go back for a yellow gold one. Love the black onyx on you. For sure get the piece. It’s amazing no matter how long the wait!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The onyx bracelets are beautiful! Even though I wear mostly white metals, I really love the onyx more in yg. But after seeing it in wg, I do think it's beautiful! Love the perlee band and the bracelets!

@hathalove MOP can't be a 24/7 piece because it shouldn't go in water at all. I think MOP needs to have TLC to keep it in good condition. Really, all VCA should be taken care of that way as none of the stones are really extremely durable. Onyx and carnelian are the hardest at 7 on the mohs scale and likely the only ones I'd buy in a bracelet. That's kind of why I like having an all gold bracelet and then pendants or earrings can be with the stones.

@AGBF Regarding those earrings, I find the size slightly small, but they are a nice classic pair of earrings.

 

[doberman]

@diamondseeker2006
Oh great. Now I'm thinking I should return the MOP bracelet, but it was the color she liked best. I'll have to tell her to treat it with kid gloves.

 

[hathalove]

The onyx bracelets are beautiful! Even though I wear mostly white metals, I really love the onyx more in yg. But after seeing it in wg, I do think it's beautiful! Love the perlee band and the bracelets!

@hathalove MOP can't be a 24/7 piece because it shouldn't go in water at all. I think MOP needs to have TLC to keep it in good condition. Really, all VCA should be taken care of that way as none of the stones are really extremely durable. Onyx and carnelian are the hardest at 7 on the mohs scale and likely the only ones I'd buy in a bracelet. That's kind of why I like having an all gold bracelet and then pendants or earrings can be with the stones.

@AGBF Regarding those earrings, I find the size slightly small, but they are a nice classic pair of earrings.

As you know I am looking for my next everyday bracelet. I love wearing bracelets. This is so good to know about the VCA because I am loving the sweet size and was thinking that the mop sweet bracelet could be a sweet addition. Now not sure about that. I really love to wear my bracelets all the time. I definitley am a huge handwasher too especially with baby so... hmmm

I have only seen the sweet solid gold version in pink gold. I wonder if they make it in Yellow! I’ll have to check. What to do... diamond bangle, dbty, VCA sweet or even a chain style bracelet from Cartier.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

@diamondseeker2006
Oh great. Now I'm thinking I should return the MOP bracelet, but it was the color she liked best. I'll have to tell her to treat it with kid gloves.

The solid golds are more durable, but as long as she wears it, is careful, and puts it away when she gets home, it should be fine. But it is fine jewelry and should be taken care of for sure.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

As you know I am looking for my next everyday bracelet. I love wearing bracelets. This is so good to know about the VCA because I am loving the sweet size and was thinking that the mop sweet bracelet could be a sweet addition. Now not sure about that. I really love to wear my bracelets all the time. I definitley am a huge handwasher too especially with baby so... hmmm

I have only seen the sweet solid gold version in pink gold. I wonder if they make it in Yellow! I’ll have to check. What to do... diamond bangle, dbty, VCA sweet or even a chain style bracelet from Cartier.

I'd stick with solid gold (or platinum) and the only stones I'd consider for extensive wear are diamonds. Chain style are good and certainly DBTY is great alone or with another bracelet except I am a little paranoid about the diamonds scratching the other piece! I only wear tennis bracelets, VCA vintage 5 stone, and other nice bracelets when going to dinner or some other occasion beyond going to the grocery store or Walmart! Sweet solid gold would be fabulous paired with a dbty. I had that in mind, but the sweet diamond wg bracelet was almost as much as the solid gold vintage size 5 motif bracelet, and I thought the 5 stone was a better buy for a more significant piece.

I also like Tiffany's solid gold Infinity bracelets with a DBTY. I just don't know if tangling might be a problem with two thin chains.

 

[LLJsmom]

@diamondseeker2006
Oh great. Now I'm thinking I should return the MOP bracelet, but it was the color she liked best. I'll have to tell her to treat it with kid gloves.

I think she doesn’t have to baby it. Just don’t wear it if you’re in a place that can snag it a lot. I have worked out with both my sweets. I do chores around the house. I did not usually get them wet but if I am washing my hands I don’t bother taking it off. I have carnelian and turquoise and they have survived. I sleep with my rose gold vintage bracelet and have done everything with it. And I don’t take off my vintage pave diamond pendant unless I am running. That is just white gold and diamonds so can’t hurt it with water. This stuff is expensive so it should be enjoyed.

 

[BlingDreams]

Hi everyone

I found some VC&A Earrings at my local jewelers and wanted to pass the details along in case anyone is interested. Here’s the model I believe they are - https://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/e...bra/vcara44100-vintage-alhambra-earclips.html

And here’s a shot of wearing them:



He’ll sell them for roughly $800. If interested, let me know and I’ll share his info!

 

[doberman]

I'd stick with solid gold (or platinum) and the only stones I'd consider for extensive wear are diamonds. Chain style are good and certainly DBTY is great alone or with another bracelet except I am a little paranoid about the diamonds scratching the other piece! I only wear tennis bracelets, VCA vintage 5 stone, and other nice bracelets when going to dinner or some other occasion beyond going to the grocery store or Walmart! Sweet solid gold would be fabulous paired with a dbty. I had that in mind, but the sweet diamond wg bracelet was almost as much as the solid gold vintage size 5 motif bracelet, and I thought the 5 stone was a better buy for a more significant piece.

I also like Tiffany's solid gold Infinity bracelets with a DBTY. I just don't know if tangling might be a problem with two thin chains.

Going to the grocery store doesn't count as an occasion?

I think she doesn’t have to baby it. Just don’t wear it if you’re in a place that can snag it a lot. I have worked out with both my sweets. I do chores around the house. I did not usually get them wet but if I am washing my hands I don’t bother taking it off. I have carnelian and turquoise and they have survived. I sleep with my rose gold vintage bracelet and have done everything with it. And I don’t take off my vintage pave diamond pendant unless I am running. That is just white gold and diamonds so can’t hurt it with water. This stuff is expensive so it should be enjoyed.

She doesn't wear her VCA pieces to the gym or in the pool, so that's good. But I'm a lot harder on my jewelry. So.....I ordered a pink gold vintage Alhambra bracelet. Some of the necklaces are so pretty, I love my daughter's vintage Alhambra clover, but necklaces and I don't get along. They make me itchy.

 

[LLJsmom]

Wow!! Yay! When do you expect it? We’ll be twins! I’m so excited for you!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh awesome, @doberman! I absolutely LOVE my vintage gold bracelet! What I have read is that the MOP can actually change shape...like slightly shrinking or something like that if it gets wet. So that's why I'd be hesitant, but she should be fine as long as she knows not to get it wet when washing hands, etc.

 

[doberman]

@diamondseeker2006

Do you have a photo of your bracelet?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

@doberman Awful picture of my dry hand. Just focus on the gold!

 

[doberman]

@diamondseeker2006

That is beautiful! The ring looks pretty sweet too!

 

[yssie]

@LLJsmom of course you couldn't leave without a memento. Why oh why doesn't my other half understand this very obvious fact!?

It's darling

 

[hathalove]

@LLJsmom of course you couldn't leave without a memento. Why oh why doesn't my other half understand this very obvious fact!?

It's darling

Hi @yssie

I was curious if you have a bracelet or stack you wear regularly? Everyday?

 

[RosieR]

And of course I couldn’t leave without a little momento. Ready for an unboxing??


I swear the shininess of the beads just makes me happy. It’s so light and easy to wear. Down the perlee rabbit hole I go!!!

I also purchased this ring this year. You will get so much fun out of this little ring. The pearls really do seem to glisten and give real visual interest even though it’s just a little band and there are no diamonds. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I love mine

 

[eh613c]

And of course I couldn’t leave without a little momento. Ready for an unboxing??


I swear the shininess of the beads just makes me happy. It’s so light and easy to wear. Down the perlee rabbit hole I go!!!

It looks great on you! I have the rose gold myself and it’s so versatile. I really like the idea of having a momento after a visit. Must use that next time

 

[yssie]

Hi @yssie

I was curious if you have a bracelet or stack you wear regularly? Everyday?

I don't!
And it's sheer laziness - certainly not a lack of options. My Frivole Minis get the most use - I'll wear them two or three times a week, probably? I rarely wear my Sweets... and my bangles, well, they're lucky to see the outside of the safe a few times a year.

My talent for convincing myself that I'm going to make good use of something is phenomenal. If others were me I'd make a killing in sales

 

[Platinum-blonde]

Congrats on everyone’s new additions. This is such a beautiful thread.

I would love to see how @LLJsmom, @RosieR and any other owners of the small Perlee stack their ring. I have been tempted to buy that ring for over a year now. I’m just not sure what size and/or color to get, as I’m not sure how I want to wear it. Ugh. First world problems. Lol

 

[sarahb]

I would love to see how @LLJsmom, @RosieR and any other owners of the small Perlee stack their ring. I have been tempted to buy that ring for over a year now. I’m just not sure what size and/or color to get, as I’m not sure how I want to wear it. Ugh. First world problems. Lol [/QUOTE]

Exactly this.

LLJ, please report back with your findings.

This has been a great thread, beautiful pieces everyone, thank you for sharing!

 

[doberman]

@LLJsmom
Watching you unbox your pretty gave me bad ideas lol.
@diamondseeker2006
Your hands look fine! I washed my hands 100x/day for a while so I know about dry!
I'm hoping my bracelet shows up tomorrow. All I know is that it shipped.

 

[LLJsmom]

@doberman and @sarahb
VCA Enablers anonymous should be name of this thread. I probably won’t be getting an addition for a while cause I will be focused on saving pennies for my onyx and WG bracelet. I realized the beauty of the perlee ring is that you can add without breaking the bank. I received a suggestion from TPF that I should add a bigger perlee between two smaller ones. And I had never considered that before. But those TPFers are hardcore VCA enthusiasts so they usually know what they’re talking about. My next ring will be another small one and either white or rose gold. The problem with me is that I like the look of 2 together. I’m just going to add another pic of my someday WG piece. And these others are just for your viewing pleasure. They are some of the new pieces coming to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Alhambra. WG with onyx and PG with gray MOP.

 

[RosieR]

My intention for this ring was to wear it solo, as I work with my hands and I thought it would be good for beach holidays too, as no diamonds to get gunked up with factor 50, but still give me the visual interest that I crave. In the spirit of unboxing. . .


I don’t have a traditional wedding set and prefer the look of a larger eternity ring as by wedding ring. Here is the small perlee and a couple of diamond stackers with it

Edited to say this is the small perlee rose gold band

 

[LLJsmom]

Ladies, this little band is so sweet! It is seriously shiny. I love looking at it by itself. I also had my mom try it with her platinum Cartier Love band. It looks great, better than the diamond band if you ask me. I had been thinking about it for a year. Wonder what took me so long.

 

[LLJsmom]

My intention for this ring was to wear it solo, as I work with my hands and I thought it would be good for beach holidays too, as no diamonds to get gunked up with factor 50, but still give me the visual interest that I crave. In the spirit of unboxing. . .


I don’t have a traditional wedding set and prefer the look of a larger eternity ring as by wedding ring. Here is the small perlee and a couple of diamond stackers with it

Edited to say this is the small perlee rose gold band

@RosieR Love your RG band. Really sets off your diamond bands and gives your whole stack this feeling of whimsy and lightness.

 

[doberman]

My intention for this ring was to wear it solo, as I work with my hands and I thought it would be good for beach holidays too, as no diamonds to get gunked up with factor 50, but still give me the visual interest that I crave. In the spirit of unboxing. . .


I don’t have a traditional wedding set and prefer the look of a larger eternity ring as by wedding ring. Here is the small perlee and a couple of diamond stackers with it

Edited to say this is the small perlee rose gold band

That looks great!
@LLJsmom I really like that look with the Love.