Show me your Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry!

[diamondyes]

Oh you are right! I didn’t look closely and assumed it was already authenticated. Does look dodgy.

Darn. The real real is slipping!

 

[OdetteOdile]

If I remember correctly there was a price increase for VCA last year. Does anyone know if an increase is expected this year? Thank you!

 

[LLJsmom]

If I remember correctly there was a price increase for VCA last year. Does anyone know if an increase is expected this year? Thank you!

I would expect it. I don't know when though.

 

[RosieR]

If I remember correctly there was a price increase for VCA last year. Does anyone know if an increase is expected this year? Thank you!

I’m not sure how reliable this source is https://www.pursebop.com/heres-whats-happening-with-van-cleef-arpels-prices/

 

[OdetteOdile]

@LLJsmom and @RosieR thank you for your replies!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I enjoy catching glimpses of VCA out in the world. Here's a Magic pendant on a lady in the background of a Martha Stewart IG post. This is in a hair salon in LA.

(And doesn't Martha look fabulous? I love her "cat-thats-eaten-the-canary" smile.)

 

[RunningwithScissors]

And whenever I see Rochelle Walensky (CDC Director) on the news, she is always wearing VCA! Either a Sweets necklace or Magic earrings. Go Rochelle!

 

[LLJsmom]

I enjoy catching glimpses of VCA out in the world. Here's a Magic pendant on a lady in the background of a Martha Stewart IG post. This is in a hair salon in LA.

(And doesn't Martha look fabulous? I love her "cat-thats-eaten-the-canary" smile.)

That kinda looks like WG and onyx. Am I right?

 

[RunningwithScissors]

That kinda looks like WG and onyx. Am I right?

That would be my guess too but I don't know for sure.

 

[carbonfan]

I enjoy catching glimpses of VCA out in the world. Here's a Magic pendant on a lady in the background of a Martha Stewart IG post. This is in a hair salon in LA.

(And doesn't Martha look fabulous? I love her "cat-thats-eaten-the-canary" smile.)

I have been noticing more VCA out in the world as well! I have also recently noted that Alison Victoria (of HGTV's Windy City Rehab) sports a vintage Alhambra bracelet quite often, and it is a fixture in most of her bracelet stacks! I think it is either MOP or chalcedony; I am not sure which, but she rocks it!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I have been noticing more VCA out in the world as well! I have also recently noted that Alison Victoria (of HGTV's Windy City Rehab) sports a vintage Alhambra bracelet quite often, and it is a fixture in most of her bracelet stacks! I think it is either MOP or chalcedony; I am not sure which, but she rocks it!

Cool! I've seen the show but hadn't noticed her VCA before. Now I'll be on the watch for it.

 

[nala]

 

[yssie]

My SA let me know that my letterwood necklace has been shortened. So it was authentic, no worries!! What a relief

And still waiting to pick these pretties up too… Video from my SA that I’ve rewatched a couple hundred times now…

 

[RunningwithScissors]

My SA let me know that my letterwood necklace has been shortened. So it was authentic, no worries!! What a relief

And still waiting to pick these pretties up too… Video from my SA that I’ve rewatched a couple hundred times now…

Woah! Those are killer! And also a big hooray on the letterwood necklace!

 

[hers4eva]

VCA group shot in action…



Woah! Sorry that pic turned out so big!

@m-2-b your photo is beautiful

 

[pearaffair]

My SA let me know that my letterwood necklace has been shortened. So it was authentic, no worries!! What a relief

And still waiting to pick these pretties up too… Video from my SA that I’ve rewatched a couple hundred times now…

Wow good news! And those earrings are going to be stunning on you!

 

[KristinTech]

I can’t believe it, but the vintage guilloche pendant became available online tonight and I went for it! My first piece. It seems so special, I couldn’t pass it up. I have been thinking about many pieces, but I kept coming around to this one. I can’t wait for it to arrive! Many pieces have been popping in and out of online inventory, so be sure to keep checking if you are looking for something!

Vintage Alhambra pendant - VCARP4KL00 - Van Cleef & Arpels

Vintage Alhambra pendant, guilloché 18K yellow gold.

www.vancleefarpels.com

 

[hers4eva]

I can’t believe it, but the vintage guilloche pendant became available online tonight and I went for it! My first piece. It seems so special, I couldn’t pass it up. I have been thinking about many pieces, but I kept coming around to this one. I can’t wait for it to arrive! Many pieces have been popping in and out of online inventory, so be sure to keep checking if you are looking for something!

Vintage Alhambra pendant - VCARP4KL00 - Van Cleef & Arpels

Vintage Alhambra pendant, guilloché 18K yellow gold.

www.vancleefarpels.com

Oh my gosh this is wonderful to hear!

Congratulations to you

 

[OdetteOdile]

That necklace is gorgeous @KristinTech ! I'm so excited for you!

 

[FL_runner]

I can’t believe it, but the vintage guilloche pendant became available online tonight and I went for it! My first piece. It seems so special, I couldn’t pass it up. I have been thinking about many pieces, but I kept coming around to this one. I can’t wait for it to arrive! Many pieces have been popping in and out of online inventory, so be sure to keep checking if you are looking for something!

Vintage Alhambra pendant - VCARP4KL00 - Van Cleef & Arpels

Vintage Alhambra pendant, guilloché 18K yellow gold.

www.vancleefarpels.com

Congrats! Of all the motifs I think the Guilloche is my favorite! I’m excited for you!

 

[canuk-gal]

Congrats! Of all the motifs I think the Guilloche is my favorite! I’m excited for you!

+ a billion. White, yellow or rose gold....yumyumyum............

 

[yssie]

I can’t believe it, but the vintage guilloche pendant became available online tonight and I went for it! My first piece. It seems so special, I couldn’t pass it up. I have been thinking about many pieces, but I kept coming around to this one. I can’t wait for it to arrive! Many pieces have been popping in and out of online inventory, so be sure to keep checking if you are looking for something!

Vintage Alhambra pendant - VCARP4KL00 - Van Cleef & Arpels

Vintage Alhambra pendant, guilloché 18K yellow gold.

www.vancleefarpels.com

Beautiful! The guilloche is so eye-catching - can’t wait for your thoughts when you get it!!

And yes it really does seem like the online inventory shuffles in and out. Definitely worth keeping an eye on!

 

[yssie]

So VCA publishes these shorts on their various stones and some of them have some interesting little nuggets!!

Turquoise - looks like VCA uses Zachery processed stuff? Good for longevity if true! I doubt they’re using actual resin “stabilizers”.

Turquoise - Van Cleef & Arpels

Characterized by an intense blue color, turquoise is among the first stones to be mined during Antiquity. Collections such as Alhambra®, Perlée™ and Bouton d’or feature turquoise in delicate harmonies of color, set off by white or yellow gold. Turquoise’s azure hue also features in the Maison’s...

www.vancleefarpels.com

MOP - sounds like white and gold MOP come from south sea pearl oysters (Pinctada maxima) and grey MOP comes from Tahitian pearl oysters (Pinctada margaritifera) -

Mother-of-pearl - Van Cleef & Arpels

A material dear to the Maison, mother-of-pearl is produced naturally in certain shells. It illuminates jewelry creations with its glistening reflections, imparting a spirit of femininity, softness and protection. Particularly prominent in the Alhambra®, Deux Papillons and Rose de Noël™ jewelry...

www.vancleefarpels.com

VCA white gold is a palladium alloy and is rhodium plated -

White gold - Van Cleef & Arpels

Characterized by an earnest yet radiant aesthetic, white gold imparts a timeless elegance to the Maison’s creations. Its unique gleam enriches several Van Cleef & Arpels collections, including Socrate™ and Lotus for jewelry, Palmyre for High Jewelry, and Cadenas® for watches.

www.vancleefarpels.com

 

[pearaffair]

So VCA publishes these shorts on their various stones and some of them have some interesting little nuggets!!

Turquoise - looks like VCA uses Zachery processed stuff? Good for longevity if true! I doubt they’re using actual resin “stabilizers”.

Turquoise - Van Cleef & Arpels

Characterized by an intense blue color, turquoise is among the first stones to be mined during Antiquity. Collections such as Alhambra®, Perlée™ and Bouton d’or feature turquoise in delicate harmonies of color, set off by white or yellow gold. Turquoise’s azure hue also features in the Maison’s...

www.vancleefarpels.com

MOP - sounds like white and gold MOP come from south sea pearl oysters (Pinctada maxima) and grey MOP comes from Tahitian pearl oysters (Pinctada margaritifera) -

Mother-of-pearl - Van Cleef & Arpels

A material dear to the Maison, mother-of-pearl is produced naturally in certain shells. It illuminates jewelry creations with its glistening reflections, imparting a spirit of femininity, softness and protection. Particularly prominent in the Alhambra®, Deux Papillons and Rose de Noël™ jewelry...

www.vancleefarpels.com

VCA white gold is a palladium alloy and is rhodium plated -

White gold - Van Cleef & Arpels

Characterized by an earnest yet radiant aesthetic, white gold imparts a timeless elegance to the Maison’s creations. Its unique gleam enriches several Van Cleef & Arpels collections, including Socrate™ and Lotus for jewelry, Palmyre for High Jewelry, and Cadenas® for watches.

www.vancleefarpels.com

Would palladium alloy white gold not have the yellow tone that I’m used to seeing with unplated white gold? Or would it just be less?

 

[lovedogs]

Finally got my bday present! VCA was having a bunch of delivery delays due to COVID, so it tooks about 6 weeks to come. But so worth it!!

https://imgur.com/a/YZVnotQ

 

[pearaffair]

Finally got my bday present! VCA was having a bunch of delivery delays due to COVID, so it tooks about 6 weeks to come. But so worth it!!

https://imgur.com/a/YZVnotQ

It looks awesome! Are you in love with it?

 

[lovedogs]

It looks awesome! Are you in love with it?

Completely! I was really hesitant because of the price (so $$ for 18k gold!), but the guilloche pattern is truly unlike anything I've ever seen. It was a very special bday present and I am very grateful

 

[yssie]

Would palladium alloy white gold not have the yellow tone that I’m used to seeing with unplated white gold? Or would it just be less?

I’ve not seen any VCA WG without the plating but all the palladium-WG I’ve seen is pretty white! But not *rhodium white*, still!

 

[Paisley2628]

Finally got my bday present! VCA was having a bunch of delivery delays due to COVID, so it tooks about 6 weeks to come. But so worth it!!

https://imgur.com/a/YZVnotQ

Beautiful! The guilloche has such a magical quality to it!

I have the WG guilloche pendant, and I wear it very often.

 

[yssie]

Two new guilloche pieces in two days on here

Finally got my bday present! VCA was having a bunch of delivery delays due to COVID, so it tooks about 6 weeks to come. But so worth it!!

https://imgur.com/a/YZVnotQ

That’s a long time to wait!! Happy late birthday lovedogs!

Please share some action shots!! I think a pendant is perfect for this design, or earrings - bracelets and necklaces will scratch more. But a pendant should stay shiny for a looooong time