Show me your Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry!

[KristinTech]

I am so happy! This gorgeous pendant showed up the day before the snowstorm hit our area…. I’ve been wearing pajamas for days …. And also this pendant! I tried to show how it looks against my skin in different lights. Part of my years-long waiting game was determining what metal color I should focus on for this first purchase. The guilloche was so striking to me from the time it was introduced, and I feel as though I have a miniature piece of art with the history of the 50th anniversary of Alhambra. It’s special! I plan to have it lengthened. Maybe when I visit a boutique and also bring home a bracelet.

 

[KristinTech]

We have playing cards that I had to feature in my post. I told the kids at Christmas that I was going to get my VCA necklace that looked like them… now they believe me, hah!

 

[yssie]

I am so happy! This gorgeous pendant showed up the day before the snowstorm hit our area…. I’ve been wearing pajamas for days …. And also this pendant! I tried to show how it looks against my skin in different lights. Part of my years-long waiting game was determining what metal color I should focus on for this first purchase. The guilloche was so striking to me from the time it was introduced, and I feel as though I have a miniature piece of art with the history of the 50th anniversary of Alhambra. It’s special! I plan to have it lengthened. Maybe when I visit a boutique and also bring home a bracelet.

Shiny…
Perfect little spot of sunshine to cheer you up on a grey snowy morning

How do you like the gold colour on you? I think it is very flattering.

 

[Cerulean]

they are here and I love them!

Wow - these are so sweet and look amazing on you! The perfect everyday studs

 

[KristinTech]

Shiny…
Perfect little spot of sunshine to cheer you up on a grey snowy morning

How do you like the gold colour on you? I think it is very flattering.

I love it! I think yellow gold or rose gold looks so much better on me as a necklace. For rings and bracelets, I prefer the platinum and white gold-but I am totally up for collecting them all, hah!

The lines of the guilloche contrasting with the polish of the rounded beads—they throw different light, and I am really able to appreciate that much more in real life than through pictures. One of my low-light pictures highlights that.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I love it! I think yellow gold or rose gold looks so much better on me as a necklace. For rings and bracelets, I prefer the platinum and white gold-but I am totally up for collecting them all, hah!

The lines of the guilloche contrasting with the polish of the rounded beads—they throw different light, and I am really able to appreciate that much more in real life than through pictures. One of my low-light pictures highlights that.

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AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks smashing on you! I know you said you'll probably have it lengthened, but I think it looks really contemporary and stylish just like that!

 

[yssie]

Guys
Package coming Tuesday (mailing Monday to skip the ice)
BEYOND excited to be getting some total holy grail pieces
Just had to share that

 

[yssie]

 

[yssie]

So... First let me reintroduce my letterwood 10 motif Definitively authentic and freshly shortened to double-wrap as a bracelet

 

[yssie]

Cosmos!! Finally!! Small WG pave

I met my match photographing these. Pave on white metal is beastly! So, sadly, my photos really don't do them justice - they're blindingly sparkly IRL!!

When I originally purchased I was told they'd probably take 6-9 months. Three weeks later my SA texted to let me know they'd come in But VCA took another month and change to adjust them (exchange the posts for longer versions, solder them in, and open the clips a bit), and then I got sick and couldn't pick them up for another couple of weeks... It's been an adventure. But they're home safe and sound in my covetous paws now












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[yssie]

And lucky last This is actually a copycat piece. @LLJsmom was looking at the Perlee single row diamond bracelet last year, and I tried it on a few times to take photos to send her... And somewhere along the line I fell for it too. So this one's me shamelessly copying her inspiration

RG, small size.















I love that these bangles can sit flush if you put them on so the latches are pointing in opposite directions. I want the Signature and the d'Or bangles as well but no rush on those. And... Stacking three wouldn't let them all sit flush...

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[chere]

@yssie looks great! but check your post and attachments

 

[yssie]

One more of the Cosmos just because

 

[m-2-b]

You look glorious in your new VCA pieces, @yssie ! I especially love all of the pave ones the best!!!

So its good to know the single row diamond pave bracelet stacks well with the perlee clover! I may have to copy you and @LLJsmom one of these days with this bangle as well!

Can't wait to see what is next on your VCA list now--this haul will be hard to top in the future!

Updated VCA family shots would be truly appreciated, too!

 

[diamondyes]

And lucky last This is actually a copycat piece. @LLJsmom was looking at the Perlee single row diamond bracelet last year, and I tried it on a few times to take photos to send her... And somewhere along the line I fell for it too. So this one's me shamelessly copying her inspiration

RG, small size.















I love that these bangles can sit flush if you put them on so the latches are pointing in opposite directions. I want the Signature and the d'Or bangles as well but no rush on those. And... Stacking three wouldn't let them all sit flush...

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Your cat is stealing the spotlight! What a beauty! What’s her name? (Assuming because calicos are almost always girls! And because diamonds are a girl’s best friend- and this cat likes your bling!!)

 

[yssie]

You look glorious in your new VCA pieces, @yssie ! I especially love all of the pave ones the best!!!

So its good to know the single row diamond pave bracelet stacks well with the perlee clover! I may have to copy you and @LLJsmom one of these days with this bangle as well!

Can't wait to see what is next on your VCA list now--this haul will be hard to top in the future!

Updated VCA family shots would be truly appreciated, too!

Thank you!! You’re sweet And no, I’m not a bit surprised you like the pave best

I did decide I *needed* the clover after you got yours… I decided I needed the single row after another friend zeroed in on it… The trend is bright and clear…

I can see you really enjoying this skinny diamond bangle! It packs a punch. For something as petite as it is - it sparkles more than it has any right to, it really catches the eye!! And it feels sturdy, too, everything clicks into place tightly and smoothly - it’s solid and well-made. Like the clover.

For now… I think I’m genuinely happy to just enjoy these new pretties for a while and see what might or might not be approved in future! Which is a convenient way to be feeling because it’s also necessary, the bling fund is empty But I do feel very “complete” with these pieces

And yes!! I need to take an updated family photo!

 

[yssie]

The story behind the Cosmos earrings… I had originally planned to get the pave Frivole earrings. But when I tried them on they didn’t fit me well at all, they looked really outright *bad* on me.

My SA explained that the small Frivole earrings (the pave is the small size) are designed to sit on the earlobe, whereas other lines (Vintage, Cosmos, even the large Frivole) are designed to sit half-on-half-below the lobe. So for anyone with fleshy earlobes like me - definitely need to try the small Frivole on before committing!! On me the clip was clearly visible face-up and it hugged the bottom of my ear very tightly - and #TrussedUpEarlobe is not a look anyone's ever going for

I do love that VCA has options for people with different earlobe shapes!! Granted, I wouldn’t have objected to a more monetarily-equitable floral option But no real gripes, I do love the Cosmos for myself. I think the four petals work nicely with my face and ears.






@diamondyes LOL! That one's Ren. She got the beauty, her sister got the brains, and together they bookend the household crittery intelligence scale - the others all fall somewhere between

 

[LLJsmom]

One more of the Cosmos just because

These earrings give me the chills in the best way. Here's what weird about these earrings. On the website and sitting out, they never really struck me as anything that special. Yes, blingy, bright, pave but not "special". One look at this picture, I GET it. The subtle differences from the frivole and other pave earrings make allllll the difference. I love the "dimension". It sinks in a tiny bit in the center, but not too much, like the Pasquale Bruni's I had for a second. And, that metal bezel is perfect on it. IT WORKS. I soooooo love the bezel in fact. Like it takes it to the next level. It highlights the whole piece, draws your attention to it, and makes it...important. That's the only word I can find in my limited vocabulary. And the four clovers sooooooooo satisfies my OCD. Like one of the things I did not love about the Frivoles is that there are 3 petals. But I'm considering it now because I love how the pave is so beautiful on you. Buuuuuut, with your side by side pic with the Frivole, the Frivole just pales in comparison. So now maybe I don't really want the Frivole. (UGH...how did this become about me? Sorry!) Ugh, ugh, ugh.....it's so beautiful on you. Of all your VCA pieces, nothing works on you like this one does, in my opinion. And it's small enough that you can wear it casually. Ok, you just made an excellent call. You really did. Congratulations. This is just the best. I feel so done. I feel done for you.

 

[LLJsmom]

So... First let me reintroduce my letterwood 10 motif Definitively authentic and freshly shortened to double-wrap as a bracelet

Love this letterwood. So cool. So French... A limited edition piece made of...wood. Love it. Gives the finger to everyone's idea of fine jewelry. Love it!!!

 

[LLJsmom]

And lucky last This is actually a copycat piece. @LLJsmom was looking at the Perlee single row diamond bracelet last year, and I tried it on a few times to take photos to send her... And somewhere along the line I fell for it too. So this one's me shamelessly copying her inspiration

RG, small size.















I love that these bangles can sit flush if you put them on so the latches are pointing in opposite directions. I want the Signature and the d'Or bangles as well but no rush on those. And... Stacking three wouldn't let them all sit flush...

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Nahhh...now I'm copying you. You KWIM. . Feeling strongly influenced...

 

[Ally T]

@yssie Your new pieces are absolutely stunning & you completely rock them

And also, you should moonlight as a jewellery photographer because your pictures are always just perfect.

 

[OdetteOdile]

@yssie Oooh - all beautiful pieces! I especially love the Cosmos on you!!

 

[diamondyes]

The story behind the Cosmos earrings… I had originally planned to get the pave Frivole earrings. But when I tried them on they didn’t fit me well at all, they looked really outright *bad* on me.

My SA explained that the small Frivole earrings (the pave is the small size) are designed to sit on the earlobe, whereas other lines (Vintage, Cosmos, even the large Frivole) are designed to sit half-on-half-below the lobe. So for anyone with fleshy earlobes like me - definitely need to try the small Frivole on before committing!! On me the clip was clearly visible face-up and it hugged the bottom of my ear very tightly - and #TrussedUpEarlobe is not a look anyone's ever going for

I do love that VCA has options for people with different earlobe shapes!! Granted, I wouldn’t have objected to a more monetarily-equitable floral option But no real gripes, I do love the Cosmos for myself. I think the four petals work nicely with my face and ears.






@diamondyes LOL! That one's Ren. She got the beauty, her sister got the brains, and together they bookend the household crittery intelligence scale - the others all fall somewhere between

Just a heads up that your eyes are not blocked out in the attachments, and I think you meant them to be.

Ren is a beauty!!!!

 

[eh613c]

I love all your new pieces @yssie I’m a bit hesitant to get a 10 motif because I mainly wear crew neck or boat neck. I’m on the fence about it but whenever I see pics of @LLJsmom and her chalcedony 10 motif, OMG I want one but I just don’t think it will look nice on me. Would love to see some pics of your letterwood worn as a necklace.

By the way the pave cosmos earrings…*chef’s kiss*

 

[RosieR]

And lucky last This is actually a copycat piece. @LLJsmom was looking at the Perlee single row diamond bracelet last year, and I tried it on a few times to take photos to send her... And somewhere along the line I fell for it too. So this one's me shamelessly copying her inspiration

RG, small size.















I love that these bangles can sit flush if you put them on so the latches are pointing in opposite directions. I want the Signature and the d'Or bangles as well but no rush on those. And... Stacking three wouldn't let them all sit flush...

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Sweet baby Jesus! It’s the bracelet stack for me! Just gorgeous!!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Oh my goodness, that's the delivery to end all deliveries!!!!

So gorgeous. I really have no words and am in awe. I hope as you wear these beauties out and about you'll take some outfit pics so we can see how you style them.

Enjoy!

 

[Phoenix]

@yssie , I pondered about these earrings for the longest time!! They are super super super sparkly!!

Congrats on this and many of your recent acquisitions! You've been on an absolute SPREE!! What's next? I am super excited for you!!

Yes yes, family shots pleeeease!!

 

[Ally T]

And lucky last This is actually a copycat piece. @LLJsmom was looking at the Perlee single row diamond bracelet last year, and I tried it on a few times to take photos to send her... And somewhere along the line I fell for it too. So this one's me shamelessly copying her inspiration

RG, small size.















I love that these bangles can sit flush if you put them on so the latches are pointing in opposite directions. I want the Signature and the d'Or bangles as well but no rush on those. And... Stacking three wouldn't let them all sit flush...

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@yssie Do you stack the bangles on your left or right hand? I was just wondering if you would wear them next to a watch on your non dominant hand, or would you wear them alone on your dominant hand & hammer them around a little more?

 

[DorotheaBrooke]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!

@yssie I can't believe this amazing reveal has been here for days and I missed it! Your collection is truly one of my dreams and becomes even more so with each new piece. Seeing your photos is such a treat for me; this totally brightened my Thursday morning. Please do post more photos. I'd especially love to see the letterwood as a necklace, if you plan to wear it that way.

 

[SandyK]

@yssie if this is not a mic drop moment I don't know what is!! I'm dead for real.