Show me your Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry!

[Missie1]

Oh my goodness. Brand new motifs!! What a find & replace job!!! Congrats @Missie1, I know this has been a bucket list piece for you for a while now - when you go all in you go *all* in

It's spectacular in your stack

How long did the motif replacement take? Did the piece go to Paris? Did you specify anything about the shade of turquoise you wanted?

Ok so here’s what happened. I mentioned on the other forum how I wanted this piece so bad. One of the amazing members reached out to me and had the piece which she was willing to let go. She had sent to Paris and had all the motifs replaced and had just gotten it back. It took 6 months to complete. I agreed immediately to take it and here we are.

I need my WG Clover so bad now….I’m also thinking I need wg mop

 

[m-2-b]

I couldn’t resist this Magic Alhambra MOP pendant! It’s my first MOP piece!

 

[m-2-b]

It’s hard to capture the iridescence of MOP without seeing it IRL, but I think it can be seen well in this pic:

 

[m-2-b]

 

[m-2-b]

Neck shot (customized with additional length added):

 

[lucida818]

Whoa! Those are outstanding! I wish I didn't love Perlee Clover as much as I do!!! I absolutely adore it with a diamond bangle!!! Did you have the diamond bangle made to fit next to the PC? The stones look amazing and big! You must give us more details on the diamond bangle! I really love the Clover, diamond, and then Pearls of Gold VCA bangles worn together!

What? Adding another Pearls of Gold? I am dirt poor now after these 2 purchases
Thanks for your kind compliment
I started sourcing for diamonds since last Apr & thanks to the pandemic, things haven’t been smooth eg.increase in gold & diamond prices specifically. I used an overseas bench & hence communication hadn’t been great. Wax mould was made & couriered to me but YET........ rather pissed off . It was supposed to be shared-prong but god knows why it turned out to be classic squarish 4-prong . Was offered to alter but I guess I would leave it as it is as I am worried what if it doesn’t turn out to my expectation? It is very beautiful, just that it looks too similar to my 4-prong TB.
SPECS - 17 pieces of 0.30ct GIA DVS1in 18K WG. 5.13tcw, 28g in weight.

 

[Phoenix]

So ladies I guess it’s the week of turquoise as I have gotten my hands on 5 motif wg Alhambra in excellent condition. It just came back from workshop where all motifs were replaced.

Gorgeous!! Congrats on the tq 5-motif. That's really hard to get (and getting even harder).

It only took the seller 6 months to get the motifs replaced? That's not bad at all.

Btw, I love your tennis bracelet too. Is that a double-row bracelet or 2 separate ones?

 

[Phoenix]

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Love MOP on you. And such a pretty outfit too.

 

[Kim N]

Neck shot (customized with additional length added):

Just stunning on you. Your collection is a dream.

 

[Kim N]

So ladies I guess it’s the week of turquoise as I have gotten my hands on 5 motif wg Alhambra in excellent condition. It just came back from workshop where all motifs were replaced.

It looks incredible with your stack, Missie1! The color is so vibrant and gorgeous.

 

[Missie1]

Gorgeous!! Congrats on the tq 5-motif. That's really hard to get (and getting even harder).

It only took the seller 6 months to get the motifs replaced? That's not bad at all.

Btw, I love your tennis bracelet too. Is that a double-row bracelet or 2 separate ones?

Thanks so much. I adore your entire set of wg turquoise. Yes she indicated it was only 6 months. These are two separate tennis bracelets.

 

[Missie1]

It looks incredible with your stack, Missie1! The color is so vibrant and gorgeous.

Thank you so much. I was trying to decide which ways to incorporate it with my existing pieces

 

[Missie1]

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I love this magic size on you. It just pops and looks so effortless

 

[Missie1]

What? Adding another Pearls of Gold? I am dirt poor now after these 2 purchases
Thanks for your kind compliment
I started sourcing for diamonds since last Apr & thanks to the pandemic, things haven’t been smooth eg.increase in gold & diamond prices specifically. I used an overseas bench & hence communication hadn’t been great. Wax mould was made & couriered to me but YET........ rather pissed off . It was supposed to be shared-prong but god knows why it turned out to be classic squarish 4-prong . Was offered to alter but I guess I would leave it as it is as I am worried what if it doesn’t turn out to my expectation? It is very beautiful, just that it looks too similar to my 4-prong TB.
SPECS - 17 pieces of 0.30ct GIA DVS1in 18K WG. 5.13tcw, 28g in weight.

Lol…at least your dirt poor with a fabulous stack. It’s a stunning combination as the diamonds with the clover bangle are perfection

 

[ac117]

So ladies I guess it’s the week of turquoise as I have gotten my hands on 5 motif wg Alhambra in excellent condition. It just came back from workshop where all motifs were replaced.

Wow stunning!!!! Such a special piece to join your amazing collection

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

This is my favorite (million $) thread! First place I look when I come home from work!! LOVE it all!

cheers--Sharon

 

[upgradingmama]

HI:

This is my favorite (million $) thread! First place I look when I come home from work!! LOVE it all!

cheers--Sharon

Me too but it's seriously like a train wreck... I can't stop watching but it is NOT good for me lol

 

[Missie1]

It looks incredible with your stack, Missie1! The color is so vibrant and gorgeous.

Thanks. I’m thinking I want it with wg mop but I’m supposed to be done with Alhambra bracelets so idk. I am working on my Perlee pieces and waiting for that to come and then I will decide. It won’t be this year though.

 

[lucida818]

Lol…at least your dirt poor with a fabulous stack. It’s a stunning combination as the diamonds with the clover bangle are perfection

Lol, bling rich but pocket poor

Btw why don’t that frivole earrings come in RG???
Am dreaming of a pair to match my Perlee Clover bracelet..... best match will be that Vintage Alhambra pave in RG but that price tag

 

[FL_runner]

So the Zodiaque collection is not most people’s cup of tea, but I had a feeling it would be my vibe! I love my medallion, currently on an 18 inch Tiffany chain. I’m probably going to get the 70cm trace chain so I can wear it longer but considering other options- it seems like a Paperclip style or thicker chain could be a nice option.

 

[Blue Bird]

Happy Easter everyone!

Nice combo

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

So the Zodiaque collection is not most people’s cup of tea, but I had a feeling it would be my vibe! I love my medallion, currently on an 18 inch Tiffany chain. I’m probably going to get the 70cm trace chain so I can wear it longer but considering other options- it seems like a Paperclip style or thicker chain could be a nice option.

LOVE the medallion and happy July Bday! I'm July too.

 

[FL_runner]

LOVE the medallion and happy July Bday! I'm July too.

Thank you! My oldest daughter is a Cancer as well and informed me that she as going to wear it when she’s older

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Oh so fun! I was actually born on my mom's Bday. Mother/Daughter Cancers.. very special.

 

[Missie1]

Lol, bling rich but pocket poor

Btw why don’t that frivole earrings come in RG???
Am dreaming of a pair to match my Perlee Clover bracelet..... best match will be that Vintage Alhambra pave in RG but that price tag

I am just getting into the earrings. I love love that rg pave Alhambra. I got it to wear with my sweet clover. You will end up adding within next year or two

 

[yssie]

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Fit for a queen You know exactly what looks best on you m-2-b!! I have so much admiration for that!! (and a bit of envy, too, not gonna lie! )

And your photos are billboard-worthy as always!!!!

Super curious how you'll rotate this piece in with your Magic... And I LOVE that you and @diamondseeker2006 are twinning on this now. Style icons, both of you

 

[yssie]

So the Zodiaque collection is not most people’s cup of tea, but I had a feeling it would be my vibe! I love my medallion, currently on an 18 inch Tiffany chain. I’m probably going to get the 70cm trace chain so I can wear it longer but considering other options- it seems like a Paperclip style or thicker chain could be a nice option.

OMG You're the cutest!!! That smile says EVERYTHING!!! Congratulations

I'm a big fan of pieces like this myself - the ones that most other people might not instantly recognize as VCA, but I know those who know will know

Will you stack it once you get the trace chain?

 

[yssie]

Thanks. I’m thinking I want it with wg mop but I’m supposed to be done with Alhambra bracelets so idk. I am working on my Perlee pieces and waiting for that to come and then I will decide. It won’t be this year though.

So you didn't ask but can I toss an idea out anyway? How about a plain pearl bracelet? They're fantastic neutrals in stacks, IMO. And pearls and turquoise look fab together!! And the pearls would be a nice shift from an all-clovers stack. I know some of the other folks in this thread are probaby sick of me saying "pearl bracelet!!" in response to every stack question But hey, is it my fault they're just so dang versatile? A pearl bracelet would go great with your other bracelets too...

 

[Missie1]

So you didn't ask but can I toss an idea out anyway? How about a plain pearl bracelet? They're fantastic neutrals in stacks, IMO. And pearls and turquoise look fab together!! And the pearls would be a nice shift from an all-clovers stack. I know some of the other folks in this thread are probaby sick of me saying "pearl bracelet!!" in response to every stack question But hey, is it my fault they're just so dang versatile? A pearl bracelet would go great with your other bracelets too...

Funny you should mention that s I was in Neimans’s yesterday dropping turquoise bracelet off to go get sized and started looking at pearls. I am going to NYC next month so I will pop into Mikki to check some out. What mm do you recommend

 

[FL_runner]

OMG You're the cutest!!! That smile says EVERYTHING!!! Congratulations

I'm a big fan of pieces like this myself - the ones that most other people might not instantly recognize as VCA, but I know those who know will know

Will you stack it once you get the trace chain?

I’d like to be able to stack, maybe with a short DBTY!