Show me your Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry!

[RunningwithScissors]

What is actually a bigger "stretch" for me, aesthetically, is to wear yellow gold again. I really wouldn't touch it for years and years. Now I'm starting to wear it, rediscovering some of my older pieces. But its a big stretch for me and outside my comfort zone.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Thank you! You are so very kind to say that! My collection is quite small! But I'm looking to see if I have any pictures. I think I'd have to do an onyx pave family pic since I got that bracelet for Christmas. That's going to probably always be my favorite. So I'll try to do that tomorrow!

I am kind of at a crossroads not knowing what I want next. I want a few more things, but I do not want to be known as the clover lady with sets in all colors! I do feel black onyx and white MOP will be my most worn stone colors and I am focusing on completing those sets. I need to add a little more yg, too. I eventually might get a couple of bracelets like blue agate or carnelian for the pop of color! I am uncertain if I'll keep the lapis bracelet as much as I love it, because I think the onyx pave goes with almost all my clothes whereas the lapis won't get much wear. Tough decision!

The onyx/wg/pave pattern is my favorite of all the Alhambra pieces. Your bracelet had me drooling!

If I won a lottery where I could select one Alhambra piece, out of all of them ever made, I'd select the 20 piece onyx/wg/pave necklace. But I can't afford it ($60K-ish) so I'm not even considering it. But that's my dream piece! And you have the dream bracelet!

 

[Phoenix]

From a painter's perspective (because we are always thinking about how we would mix a certain color) the blue hue of the lapis leans purple and the blue of the agate leans green.

That does NOT mean the average person will think "that looks purple" or "that looks green." They will both look "blue." But if the colors are studied, especially side-by-side, you will see one blue has more red in it making it lean towards purple, and the other has more yellow in it, making it lean green.

Agreed! In fact, I'd say lapis leans towards purple. Mine has a visible purple undertone which I love love! I'd say that agate leans towards grey more than green.

 

[Tonks]

What is actually a bigger "stretch" for me, aesthetically, is to wear yellow gold again. I really wouldn't touch it for years and years. Now I'm starting to wear it, rediscovering some of my older pieces. But its a big stretch for me and outside my comfort zone.

Same here! I think the 90s really got me into a “yuck, yellow gold, ick, never again” kind of mindset. I’m still not over it, tbh. I have very few yellow gold pieces.

 

[LLJsmom]

Same here! I think the 90s really got me into a “yuck, yellow gold, ick, never again” kind of mindset. I’m still not over it, tbh. I have very few yellow gold pieces.

Yeah. So true. The 80s is what got me. I’m Asian so I’ve seen and worn a lot of 24k gold growing up. It takes me back, and not in a good way. I can remember the hideous jewelry I wore in HS because everyone else wore it. Why did I do that? It reminds me of my dumber years.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

Yeah. So true. The 80s is what got me. I’m Asian so I’ve seen and worn a lot of 24k gold growing up. It takes me back, and not in a good way. I can remember the hideous jewelry I wore in HS because everyone else wore it. Why did I do that? It reminds me of my dumber years.

Omg are you my doppelganger?? I went thru the exact same growing up. My daily pieces were 22k gold hoop earrings and jade pendants. #fashion

 

[LLJsmom]

Omg are you my doppelganger?? I went thru the exact same growing up. My daily pieces were 22k gold hoop earrings and jade pendants. #fashion

You could not be worse than me. I had the 24k Rolex ring replica. It even sounds hideous. Lol!

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

You could not be worse than me. I had the 24k Rolex ring replica. It even sounds hideous. Lol!

But you were hi-ballin!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The onyx/wg/pave pattern is my favorite of all the Alhambra pieces. Your bracelet had me drooling!

If I won a lottery where I could select one Alhambra piece, out of all of them ever made, I'd select the 20 piece onyx/wg/pave necklace. But I can't afford it ($60K-ish) so I'm not even considering it. But that's my dream piece! And you have the dream bracelet!

I'll have to say that it is a striking piece in white gold with the pave diamonds! The 20 motif necklace would be a dream, but alas, I am not considering it either! I feel extremely fortunate to have the bracelet. It goes great with the vintage wg pave earrings and pendant. I may consider adding the long Magic onyx pendant just to complete the set. Not sure yet. I do plan to get the white MOP in white gold as well.

In agreement with all who are yg hesitant! My coloring does best with white metals, and to me white metals are more neutral. I like diamonds in platinum especially. Nothing more classic and elegant that that, imo!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

@RunningwithScissors Here are pictures of my wg onyx and pave pieces, one with my lone turquoise added, then the two yg bracelets. I really love onyx, white MOP, and turquoise in white gold.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

OKOKOK someone needs to buy these......

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif MOP Necklace (vanrijkestatejewellers.com)

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Onyx Necklace (vanrijkestatejewellers.com)

cheers--Sharon

 

[Paisley2628]

@RunningwithScissors Here are pictures of my wg onyx and pave pieces, one with my lone turquoise added, then the two yg bracelets. I really love onyx, white MOP, and turquoise in white gold.

You have a beautiful collection! As a WG person myself, do you find that you frequently wear the YG bracelets? That blue is an amazing color.

Do you wear the turquoise Perlee earrings as an everyday or special occasion piece? I visited a VCA boutique recently, but they did not have the Perlee earrings.

Thank you!

 

[Polabowla]

Those turquoise perlee earrings are stunning!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You have a beautiful collection! As a WG person myself, do you find that you frequently wear the YG bracelets? That blue is an amazing color.

Do you wear the turquoise Perlee earrings as an everyday or special occasion piece? I visited a VCA boutique recently, but they did not have the Perlee earrings.

Thank you!

Thank you! The solid yellow gold was my first piece, so I was usually wearing it as the only gold piece but I do have a couple of long gold necklaces I wear with it especially in the winter. I just got the lapis bracelet last June, so I honestly haven't had an opportunity to wear it yet. I actually need to buy some clothes to go with it! I will say that the bracelets without pave would be worn more. But I am not wearing much jewelry these days! The turquoise Perlee earrings are quite casual and definitely are more everyday than special occasion! I love them for summer! I am undecided about getting the matching pendant. I think stock is low in all VCA stores with all the shut downs in Europe. Hopefully they'll be able to start producing new pieces soon!

Those turquoise perlee earrings are stunning!

Thank you! I really, really love turquoise and was thrilled they came out with something in turquoise! I grabbed these when they first came out because I was worried they'd eventually stop making them like they did in Alhambra (because of short supply of quality turquoise).

 

[diamondseeker2006]

HI:

OKOKOK someone needs to buy these......

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif MOP Necklace (vanrijkestatejewellers.com)

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motif Onyx Necklace (vanrijkestatejewellers.com)

cheers--Sharon

This is a good example of the problem with buying VCA second hand! The onyx necklace is listed at $18,800 CAD which is about $14,800 USD. This necklace retails new for $15,500 USD. I think it's too close to retail to buy second hand. That's not even 10% off retail. So hard to find good second hand deals on VCA!

 

[canuk-gal]

This is a good example of the problem with buying VCA second hand! The onyx necklace is listed at $18,800 CAD which is about $14,800 USD. This necklace retails new for $15,500 USD. I think it's too close to retail to buy second hand. That's not even 10% off retail. So hard to find good second hand deals on VCA!

This is a good example of the problem with buying VCA second hand! The onyx necklace is listed at $18,800 CAD which is about $14,800 USD. This necklace retails new for $15,500 USD. I think it's too close to retail to buy second hand. That's not even 10% off retail. So hard to find good second hand deals on VCA!

Oh for sure no deals! I do believe some Estate shops might "deal" but not much on VCA I suspect. VCA holds it value and people might buy Estate if there are no pieces available, new. Anyway, I just like to browse Estate places!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh for sure no deals! I do believe some Estate shops might "deal" but not much on VCA I suspect. VCA holds it value and people might buy Estate if there are no pieces available, new. Anyway, I just like to browse Estate places!

Absolutely, me, too!!!

 

[KristinTech]

Diamondseeker2006:Here's a great example of some shades of blue, credit for the photo is in the picture. That's the lightest turquoise I've ever seen in VCA. Usually the blue is more deep and vibrant. The Sevres pieces are porcelain.

@RunningwithScissors I don’t think we’re supposed to link to other forums here, but you can see this photo credit here... if you Google “TPF VCA” you will need more hours in your day.

 

[icy_jade]

My local store had limited stock of the 2020 holiday pendant... guess who scored one??!



Sent in for lengthening and I can’t wait to get it!!

 

[LLJsmom]

My local store had limited stock of the 2020 holiday pendant... guess who scored one??!



Sent in for lengthening and I can’t wait to get it!!

Congratulations!!!

 

[Kim N]

Here is the new lucky bracelet

Is the bracelet on the left from an older collection? I can't find any photos of it online.

 

[Paisley2628]

Is the bracelet on the left from an older collection? I can't find any photos of it online.

The bracelet with the ladybug is new.

 

[Kim N]

The bracelet with the ladybug is new.

Oh, okay, I misunderstood which one was the new lucky bracelet then. Do you know if it's coming out later this year?

 

[Paisley2628]

Oh, okay, I misunderstood which one was the new lucky bracelet then. Do you know if it's coming out later this year?

From what I have read, the release date is in March

 

[oldcutclubmember]

Here is my contribution to this thread. I’ve had the sweet pendant in RG for around 10 years and I was so happy when they released the grey MOP in RG. I had the MOP lengthened to 17 inches so that I can layer the 2 together.

Earlier in this thread, @diamondseeker2006 mentioned that one may age out of the sweet size at some point, especially with the pendants. I wholeheartedly agree and have experienced it firsthand. When I got the sweet pendant 10 years ago, I tried on the vintage and it felt too big for me and preferred the daintier size of the sweet line. However, in the last 5 years or so, I have been drawn more towards the vintage size. I DO love the layered look so I’m glad that I have the sweet but going forward, I will be sticking with the vintage size. I am also waiting for a vintage sized bracelet to come in

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

Here is my contribution to this thread. I’ve had the sweet pendant in RG for around 10 years and I was so happy when they released the grey MOP in RG. I had the MOP lengthened to 17 inches so that I can layer the 2 together.

Earlier in this thread, @diamondseeker2006 mentioned that one may age out of the sweet size at some point, especially with the pendants. I wholeheartedly agree and have experienced it firsthand. When I got the sweet pendant 10 years ago, I tried on the vintage and it felt too big for me and preferred the daintier size of the sweet line. However, in the last 5 years or so, I have been drawn more towards the vintage size. I DO love the layered look so I’m glad that I have the sweet but going forward, I will be sticking with the vintage size. I am also waiting for a vintage sized bracelet to come in

Ooo it looks so shimmery! I bet it must be very eye-catching IRL.

 

[oldcutclubmember]

Ooo it looks so shimmery! I bet it must be very eye-catching IRL.

Yes! When it catches the light it shimmers and reflects back a variety of colors. I think with VCA MOP pieces, it’s really worth picking through all the stock they have to find the color shade/combination you prefer. For the Grey MOP, I wanted to get one that was more grey, pink and purple with the least amount of the green hue.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Here is my contribution to this thread. I’ve had the sweet pendant in RG for around 10 years and I was so happy when they released the grey MOP in RG. I had the MOP lengthened to 17 inches so that I can layer the 2 together.

Earlier in this thread, @diamondseeker2006 mentioned that one may age out of the sweet size at some point, especially with the pendants. I wholeheartedly agree and have experienced it firsthand. When I got the sweet pendant 10 years ago, I tried on the vintage and it felt too big for me and preferred the daintier size of the sweet line. However, in the last 5 years or so, I have been drawn more towards the vintage size. I DO love the layered look so I’m glad that I have the sweet but going forward, I will be sticking with the vintage size. I am also waiting for a vintage sized bracelet to come in

It was so great that they started adding pieces of gray MOP with rose gold! Your necklaces are beautiful! Please come back and show us your bracelet when it comes!

 

[oldcutclubmember]

It was so great that they started adding pieces of gray MOP with rose gold! Your necklaces are beautiful! Please come back and show us your bracelet when it comes!

I will! It’ll be a few weeks as I also need to send it to get links taken out but let’s just say we’ll be bracelet twins

 

[Lovecarats]

Here is my contribution to this thread. I’ve had the sweet pendant in RG for around 10 years and I was so happy when they released the grey MOP in RG. I had the MOP lengthened to 17 inches so that I can layer the 2 together.

Earlier in this thread, @diamondseeker2006 mentioned that one may age out of the sweet size at some point, especially with the pendants. I wholeheartedly agree and have experienced it firsthand. When I got the sweet pendant 10 years ago, I tried on the vintage and it felt too big for me and preferred the daintier size of the sweet line. However, in the last 5 years or so, I have been drawn more towards the vintage size. I DO love the layered look so I’m glad that I have the sweet but going forward, I will be sticking with the vintage size. I am also waiting for a vintage sized bracelet to come in

I am so enamored with this combo! Gorgeous!