Beginner’s Guide To Van Cleef and Arpels | A Practical Guide
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- Hi Everybody!
I finally made time to film my Beginner’s Guide to Van Cleef and Arpels. It’s not a complete guide by any means as there are too many things to cover. However, I tried to point out the things that I found most relevant and useful to know when purchasing my first VCA pieces. I really hope you guys find this helpful and I will add time stamps below as this is a super long video! Please like and subscribe if you found it helpful and let me know if you have any questions!
Xoxo
Kim
Email: kklvscc@gmail.com
IG @kklvoescc
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:35 General Overview
01:34 Packaging and Inclusions
06:37 Where to Purchase (Online vs Boutique vs NM)
09:42 Purchasing Preloved
12:37 Benefits of Purchasing Through an SA
13:46 The Various Stones and Points to Look Out For
17:12 Air Gaps and Checking for Loose Setting (aka the Shake Test)
21:09 Cost of Replacing Stones and Other Alterations
24:10 Removing Links on the Vintage 5 Motif and the Definition of “Links” at VCA
27:56 Ending
Unboxing my sweet Alhambra bracelet
• My First Van Cleef and...
Unboxing my 5 motif bracelet in onyx
• Unboxing! Van Cleef & ...
Exchanging my 5 motif bracelet and checking for loose stones (shake test)
• Loose Stones? Exchangi...
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Very informative video. Awesome. I have one VCA piece that I got after my mom passed away 10 years ago. It's a single motif lapis and yellow gold Alhambra necklace that she got from my dad for Christmas when I was a kid. I have no idea how much he paid for it. However, it's probably going to be the only VCA piece I'll ever own. I'm happy to have it, even under sad circumstances, and wear it quite often, even to work. It had no packaging, COA, or any paperwork whatsoever. I understand it's not made any more, and probably worth a lot more than what dad paid for it. When I pass away, it's going to my best friend's granddaughter, since I have no heirs. (Jan Griffiths).
Wow! What a beautiful heirloom piece! It’s so wonderful you get to enjoy it then pass it on to someone who will cherish it. I hope some of my pieces will be loved by my daughters one day. Currently they like more trendy edgy pieces as they are teens.
The most informative VCA video ever. Thank you!
Wow, thanks! I’m so glad it helped! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for this detailed video! Super informative and super helpful! 🥰
Thank you! I thought your video was great too! Happy I found your channel! 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for this very detailed video Kim! Very helpful to those looking to buy into this brand for the 1st time. Great info 🙏🏻🌷💕💕
Thank you Flo! It turned out way longer than expected but I tried to go over everything and hoping people will find it helpful! 🥰🥰🥰
Really appreciate such a helpful video!! I learned everything I needed to know from you 😊
I’m so happy to hear it! Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
This is a FANTASTIC video. I just ordered the sweet Alhambra mother of pearl with white gold earrings. I'm a bit nervous about how fragile the stone is and the earrings are especially compared with my Cartier pieces but I can't resist. Love how feminine and beautiful vca is. Thank you for this informative video.
Omg! So excited you stopped by! I’ve been watching you for years! 🥰 I have been super rough on my mop and i think there has been some shrinkage but I only assume that as I did the “shake test”. Just looking at it, it still looks amazing and I would not hesitate to buy again. I think it would be a lot easier to keep earrings in pristine shape! Excited for you! Let me know how you like them! 🥰🥰🥰
Awesome video. Very informative. Definitely will help who want to start VCA collection 💕
Thanks for watching Irene! 🥰🥰🥰
Amazing video! Thank you for sharing the knowledge of the brand!
Thanks so much for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
Super informative! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! 😘😘😘
Wow! Thanks so much for the info. I really appreciate the info about the sizing. I wanted to order this online and wasn’t sure about the sizing process.
You can call customer service and they will have a boutique contact you for the adjustment. I got my 5 motif done and love it even more! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for sharing this detailed review. I don’t have VCA in my area so your video is very helpful.
I’m so happy it helped! Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for sharing this detailed review. Thank God I never have problems with my MOP Alhambra. Love your collection 🥰
Thank you so much! It’s nice to know that VCA will take care of you for minimal cost if anything happens. 🥰🥰🥰
This was so informative. Thank you.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
Really enjoyed your video!
Thank you! I really appreciate it! 🥰🥰🥰
Great video! Another benefit of having an SA is they can easily waive repair fees. I just lengthened my holiday pendant after owning for more than 6 mos.
Yes! I have heard that SAs can do that. It’s so nice to have good SAs trying to help you! And you always seem to meet the best ones! 😉😉😉
Wow Great information, thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching Grace! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for this informative video!!
I’m so happy you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Love love ur vid I've watched from beginning to the end jo pass, thank you very informative information
Omg! What an amazing compliment as it really is quite long! Super happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🥰🥰🥰
This was very helpful! I was curious if the all gold guilloche stations also have the issue of air gaps?
No the guilloche is a solid gold piece so no gaps. Just the ones with stones set inside have the air gaps. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks a lot for ur video! Very informative ♥️ I’ve been wanting to get myself my first VCA item for some time now and have been eyeing the malachite bracelet / necklace. I don’t know which one to go with first? I also wanted to ask u about ur thoughts on malachite! Is it really that delicate as some people say? Can’t i wear it while doing my home chores or at the gym?
I don’t own malachite but I have heard it is quite delicate. I’ve read that it can not contact water at all. Also, I hear it can break and most people use it as an occasional piece. But it’s stunning and if your heart is set on it, maybe try the pendant first since there is only 1 motif to worry about and then decide if you can handle it. You would definitely have to take it off in the shower or gym. Hope this helps! 💚💚💚💚
Thanks a lot for taking the time to reply to me ♥️ it definitely helped and i like the idea of trying with the pendant first
Great information. Very helpful since there are differences between the store and online. Takes a lot of homework for these expensive items. I wonder if their authentication fee is that high to deter people from purchasing preowned? I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the case. That’s pretty steep. That’s the price of a single Alhambra or what’re the single stone in the setting is called. I’m not as familiar with VCA but am learning :)
Yes the authentication fee is crazy high! I wouldn’t be surprised if it was to deter from purchasing elsewhere. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for sharing! I booked my birthday VCA boutique appt at Beverly Hills. It will be my first VCA piece and am beyond excited! Anyone know of SA’s there you recommend? I don’t ever go on Facebook.
I’m not familiar with any SAs there but I will let you know if I am able to find any! 😘😘😘
Hi! Do you highly recommend one to purchase MOP despite the fact that it'll shrink if it comes in contact with water/usage over a period of time? Thanks in advance :)
Personally the shrinkage is not visible to the naked eye so I would still buy it. However, I would definitely be more careful and avoid water whenever possible. Hope this helps! 🥰🥰🥰
Hello really nice video do u have any video about the Byzantine bracelet how long it is what size wrist it can fit ? Thankyou ❤️
Unfortunately I am not familiar with the Byzantine line but I will let you know if I find any information. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰
Nice to know the cost to replace the stone is only a fraction of the original cost! Ive been so darn careful with my Malachite. Now i think im going to really "wear" it😂 Your onyx is so stunning😍 Great video!!
Yes!! It makes it easier to really enjoy the piece. Your malachite is SO stunning!!! Wear it! 🤩🤩🤩
Does the sweet Alhambra motif stay on top of wrist or flips / slides to the bottom of wrist? Does it get tangled with JUC and other bangles? TY!
It does move to the bottom of the wrist but its up top a lot of times too. And sometimes it will “stick” to a spot (I guess from the oils of your skin) and stay there for a while. The juc will roll over it but they don’t ever really get tangled. It actually gets more tangled up with my 5 motif than my bangles which is why I usually don’t wear them together. Hope this helps! 🥰🥰🥰
Great very helpful video, darling.😍👍 I enjoyed watching. I love VCA pieces, would love to buy the earrings in the future. Thanks for the share.❤️
Thank you Sabina! I would love to add the matching earrings someday too! 🖤🖤🖤
Great video babe!!!!💕💕💕💕
Thanks Dawn! 😘😘😘
Thank you so much for such a detailed review. Before driving a few hours my neighbor state in order to visit a VCA boutique store, it’s definitely very helpful to me with research homework done before any purchase. With that being said, I think I’ll prefer onyx if purchased online…
Yes, onyx is definitely one of the safer ones to purchase online. The only thing is you won’t be able to try on the different length models to decide if you want the size reduced. Which one are you looking to get? I would love to try on different ones but unfortunately no store near me.
@@kklvoescc I’ll probably buy a pair of earrings from online for which I don’t have to worry about the size fitting issue. I learnt from some online CZcams videos that the onyx is porous so that it cannot contact with water? Is it true? I really don’t like taking off-on my earrings very often, except for outfit match.
Are the jump rings soldered on yours? Mine are. I guess that was done back in the day. (Jan Griffiths).
Yes they are! No gaps.
I just checked my necklace for air gaps and the rattle. Gaps are almost non existent, and no rattle. I've never had it tightened, and I don't know if mom ever did either. I guess my piece is good, at least for now. I'll check it from time to time. hanks for this info. I never knew this. (Jan Griffiths).
I think sometimes with use the prongs can get loosened. Doesn’t necessarily mean the motif has shrunk. But it’s a good way to check as a tighter fit means it will stay securely in there longer.
Hello! Help! I bought my Alhambra on fifth avenue. Like a couple days ago. The SA never provided me the certificate of authentication. They also forgot to extend the 2 inches. - What should I do? Do you know if they are still adding the 2 inches for free. Also I would rather not go back to that specific boutique since it’s extremely tiny, I would rather go to the Hudson Yards location. Do you think they would provide me the certificate of authentication if I went to a different boutique and add the 2 inches to the necklace
So sorry I only just saw this!!! I think you need to go to the original boutique for the certificate. But extension you could probably get done anywhere. They do still add inches free of charge within a 3 month period. However I hear some SAs will still do it for you complimentary even past that time period. I hope you were able to get everything resolved! 🥰🥰🥰
@@kklvoescc thanks for your response! I was able to get everything resolved at my local boutique, instead of going back to the boutique I purchased from. thank goodness certificate of authentication and the lengthening!
Any info on the pure Alhambra onyx?
Unfortunately no as it’s not a design I have ever been interested in. It’s gorgeous though! 🖤🖤🖤
Hi can you tell me what was the tax on each one?
Tax varies by state and where I live it’s 9.8% so quite a lot. Hope this helps!
Is it true mother of pearl can't be in contact with water?
They say it shrinks. I haven’t been careful with my sweet alhambra in mop and I do think it has shrunk a tiny bit although its hard to say for sure. That said, I don’t think a little water hurts it but you definitely don’t want to keep it in constant contact (ie swimming, showering, doing dishes etc). Personally I am too rough on my jewelry so I don’t think I would get a bigger piece like the 5 motif in mop. Hope this helps! 🤍🤍🤍
How much is the onyx bracelet?
The onyx is currently $4k before tax here in the USA. 🥰
Beginning guide for VCA: 1. Have a mim of $5000 or go home.