I shopped VCA domestic and internationally and Cartier in states and to me between the two, I felt the VCA craftsmanship is wroth more of its costs, because the peices are mostly hand crafted, yes some pre machine stamps for the stones but they are put together manually. Each stone is unique. Even the same color. If you see many of the same stone, they actually very unique. Vs the love bracelet it seems mostly machine made . In terms of popularity and market, I do feel the love bracelet has the win. Again, when you pay around $7k for a bracelet and gold worth is less than $2k worth, that's like $5k markup because of a brand. So Cartier to me has great marketing. However, durability as you said is Cartier as well. I prefer my wife wear what is brought more and not be 'afraid' to wear like the VCA peices. Like these you won't wear with young kids, gym etc. Personally, for me, I think I still prefer VCA. But I see the pro in Cartier as well. So I guess at least one of each right? haha. Pick9ng between one, I know my wife would say, it's like picking one favorite of our the two kids. Buy what you enjoy I would say.
Hii, I personally prefer jewelry over bags too, I have so many items on my wishlist. I currently own the love ring & bracelet, and I just had a birthday so I'm deciding between the small or regular juste un clou (so hard!!). I love the thickness of the juste un clou, but I do like to stack jewelry, so I have a little fear whether it would look kind of off. Also, I am someone who loves Cartier, because I adore that "industrial" and bold look :)
Happy belated birthday!! 💗💗 totally understand the decision between the thick and thin juc! I was deciding between the two before purchasing the thin with diamonds :) Cartier is definitely more of an industrial look vs VCA is more dainty!
Thanks for the comparison, very nice video!💖 I was into bag previously but I'm more into jewellery lately, appreciate the beauty of jewellery so much. I personally have more bias on VCA, in fact my first jewellery piece was from VCA (I chose the rose gold sweet alhambra pendant)💛 And now, I'm definitely saving up for Cartier pieces!!
Love and have both. I have to say I really like sooo much but know I have to be specific about my selections. My selections with Cartier were so lovey with no stress. VCA on the other hand was a bit stressful as the gemstones are so beautiful but delicate. Im the type that likes to keep my jewelry on ALL the time as I live a very active lifestyle. I purchased the Malachite vintage pendant from VCA as it is gorge. Bottom line it gave me so much anxiety that I returned it and got the Guilloche vintage pendant. Loveeee it!
I am now in VcA more..just bought my five motives malachite bracelet, already have vintage malachite earrings, and golf alhamabra pendant. I will finish my malachite collection then will go for mother of pearl set☺️
Love that! Yes I am definitely super happy with my Cartier collection only thing I want left is the amulette from Cartier. VCA on the other hand... Lol
VCA can be addictive that way, one ends up wanting the full set and then different stones... It definitely has got more appealing pieces for me personally.
Thank you so much Jerusha!! 😍😍 When I first started on my lux journey you were one of the first people I started watching! I am so happy you have found my channel 🥰 I love watching your videos! ❤️
always love your vids, especially w/jewelry! I think a more equal comparison would be the vca all gold bangle (think it's 6K or same as love now) but now you have me wondering what the gram weight is of each piece! there is def more workmanship w/vca so would have to add that! that would be a great video actually! also, would love a video on jewelry storage! I just bought the trinty cord but thinking could be used as bracelet or on a necklace, would have to remove cord entirely but if one like's dainty and already has necklaces. why not! still thinking of getting trinty ring instead, 10 days left to decide, love trinty bracelet over love, def in minority here! xx
Thank you so much!! 💗💗 Yes that one retails for the old love price (6300)! I am curious about the gold weight as well 🤔 I know Cartier is around 30g but unsure about perlee. Though by design perlee signature bangle looks less dense? I’ve never tried it on to see how it actually feels but love looks thicker? That would be a cute idea especially if you love dainty pieces! 😍
Love both of them 😍😍😍 the question of getting which first is always in my mind 😁 I was thinking of VCA first as it seems taking me like forever to save for the cartier 😂 specially that I am a person who always stresses afraid buying something fake so I am considering buying retail
Hi, I love your stack and want mine to look like that in a few years too! I currently have the cartier love bracelet and am debating between the Van Cleef MOP bracelet or the small Diamond JUC next but not sure which one I should get first! Do you have a recommendation? Thanks in advance :)
Also there is a rose gold and solid gold Alhambra bracelets, and the especial edition guiloche... Beautiful pieces that can be used everyday. Lovely review 😘
Yes I did briefly mention the gold options! I think I had originally wanted to put them in but I believe I forgot to put the visual when actually mentioning the gold options which is quite confusing!
It was not confusing, you were perfect! On a side note, did you considered getting it in gold? I am wondering if I should get my second VCA bracelet in another precious stone or go for yellow or rose gold. What do you think about the gold ones? Thank you! 😘
I think they are great if you love the style of the 5 motif but don’t want the hassle of taking it on and off! I thought the RG looked gorgeous but when I was initially buying I wanted something to break up my stack (so that it was not all gold) and I decided to go for the MOP as it was a nice neutral that complemented all my outfits vs the others colors which might clash for daily wear.
The holiday pendant is gorgeous!! 😍 It is so shiny! I have never tried the magic size on only vintage but definitely want to start trying more VCA pieces on to see how they look in person! And yes will never turn down any jewelry gift haha
That’s a tough question! Just the bracelet? Probably love as it’s really such a nice bracelet by itself or stacked. I prefer the juc bracelet stacked vs by itself. They are both industrial pieces but I consider the love more feminine and elegant vs the juc due to the design. I think love just looks really nice by itself and I love the juc paired with the love vs by itself in the bracelet version. If I was choosing a ring I would choose JUC before love for rings!
Very great comparison. Thanks so much for your realistic approach on things. Love! Definitely a Cartier lover. Also love the Tiffany T collection since it is a bit similar to Cartier - streamline, structured, and minimal line. I think it works well with suits or casual outfits. But love the VCA as well! You have a gorgeous collection and love your personality!
Also, where did you attended/are attending university or college? And how is New York as your living environment, making friends, studying there, etc? I am looking to study there and would love some advice.
hi, I am thinking of buying my wife a rose full oave love ring, but i can gey it pre ownes for 60% cheaper.. do you think a pre owned one is still worth getting? what i kean ks do you think the diamonds still sparkle as they would brand new??
If it’s an authentic piece the diamonds shouldn’t be dull unless they just need a cleaning. I would just make sure it’s 100% authentic before purchasing :)
Yes i don’t believe they will service anything that is not there’s but I’m not sure if every boutique does polishing (might need to send it in) but not 100% sure.
I just found your channel and YAY. :) Love your videos!! I have to ask where you got your top! I saw that you have the same one on in another vca video in a different color and I have to have it!!
I shopped VCA domestic and internationally and Cartier in states and to me between the two, I felt the VCA craftsmanship is wroth more of its costs, because the peices are mostly hand crafted, yes some pre machine stamps for the stones but they are put together manually. Each stone is unique. Even the same color. If you see many of the same stone, they actually very unique. Vs the love bracelet it seems mostly machine made . In terms of popularity and market, I do feel the love bracelet has the win. Again, when you pay around $7k for a bracelet and gold worth is less than $2k worth, that's like $5k markup because of a brand. So Cartier to me has great marketing.
However, durability as you said is Cartier as well. I prefer my wife wear what is brought more and not be 'afraid' to wear like the VCA peices. Like these you won't wear with young kids, gym etc.
Personally, for me, I think I still prefer VCA. But I see the pro in Cartier as well. So I guess at least one of each right? haha. Pick9ng between one, I know my wife would say, it's like picking one favorite of our the two kids. Buy what you enjoy I would say.
That's great information about both brands. Didn't know that VCA was handmade. Thank you for sharing.
Cartier classic love bracelet and van cleef and arpels guilloche necklace is comfortable daily wear. I wear them 24/7 for a year now.
Hii, I personally prefer jewelry over bags too, I have so many items on my wishlist. I currently own the love ring & bracelet, and I just had a birthday so I'm deciding between the small or regular juste un clou (so hard!!). I love the thickness of the juste un clou, but I do like to stack jewelry, so I have a little fear whether it would look kind of off. Also, I am someone who loves Cartier, because I adore that "industrial" and bold look :)
Happy belated birthday!! 💗💗 totally understand the decision between the thick and thin juc! I was deciding between the two before purchasing the thin with diamonds :) Cartier is definitely more of an industrial look vs VCA is more dainty!
Thanks for the comparison, very nice video!💖 I was into bag previously but I'm more into jewellery lately, appreciate the beauty of jewellery so much.
I personally have more bias on VCA, in fact my first jewellery piece was from VCA (I chose the rose gold sweet alhambra pendant)💛 And now, I'm definitely saving up for Cartier pieces!!
Thank you for watching! 💗 That is a great first piece! You can’t go wrong with either brand!! 😍
Love and have both. I have to say I really like sooo much but know I have to be specific about my selections. My selections with Cartier were so lovey with no stress. VCA on the other hand was a bit stressful as the gemstones are so beautiful but delicate. Im the type that likes to keep my jewelry on ALL the time as I live a very active lifestyle. I purchased the Malachite vintage pendant from VCA as it is gorge. Bottom line it gave me so much anxiety that I returned it and got the Guilloche vintage pendant. Loveeee it!
I love the VCA necklaces but prefer Cartier for bracelets.
I love jewelry too. I just don’t have much lol. I will be buying Cartier first though then maybe VCA. Love them both ❤️
Yes definitely recommend Cartier as a first choice!! 💗💗
I am now in VcA more..just bought my five motives malachite bracelet, already have vintage malachite earrings, and golf alhamabra pendant. I will finish my malachite collection then will go for mother of pearl set☺️
Love that! Yes I am definitely super happy with my Cartier collection only thing I want left is the amulette from Cartier. VCA on the other hand... Lol
@@NewYorkSensation oh I have amulette cartier mother of pearl bracelet but honestly I never wear it..thinking of selling it 😒
VCA can be addictive that way, one ends up wanting the full set and then different stones... It definitely has got more appealing pieces for me personally.
Do you recommend the Alhambra 5 motif or the juste in clou to pair with the love bracelet?
I just love your channel babe 😍
Thank you so much Jerusha!! 😍😍 When I first started on my lux journey you were one of the first people I started watching! I am so happy you have found my channel 🥰 I love watching your videos! ❤️
Habe you notice that cartier yellow gold is more rose than VA? Or even compared to tiffany’s yellow gold
always love your vids, especially w/jewelry! I think a more equal comparison would be the vca all gold bangle (think it's 6K or same as love now) but now you have me wondering what the gram weight is of each piece! there is def more workmanship w/vca so would have to add that! that would be a great video actually! also, would love a video on jewelry storage! I just bought the trinty cord but thinking could be used as bracelet or on a necklace, would have to remove cord entirely but if one like's dainty and already has necklaces. why not! still thinking of getting trinty ring instead, 10 days left to decide, love trinty bracelet over love, def in minority here! xx
Thank you so much!! 💗💗 Yes that one retails for the old love price (6300)! I am curious about the gold weight as well 🤔 I know Cartier is around 30g but unsure about perlee. Though by design perlee signature bangle looks less dense? I’ve never tried it on to see how it actually feels but love looks thicker? That would be a cute idea especially if you love dainty pieces! 😍
@@NewYorkSensation ?
Love both of them 😍😍😍 the question of getting which first is always in my mind 😁 I was thinking of VCA first as it seems taking me like forever to save for the cartier 😂 specially that I am a person who always stresses afraid buying something fake so I am considering buying retail
Yes the price point is definitely vastly different for the bracelets! You can’t go wrong with either one though :)
Hi, I love your stack and want mine to look like that in a few years too! I currently have the cartier love bracelet and am debating between the Van Cleef MOP bracelet or the small Diamond JUC next but not sure which one I should get first! Do you have a recommendation? Thanks in advance :)
VCA is much more stylish for me✨
I’d prefer Cartier Panthère collections, but I can only afford love and JUC bracelet 😂
That collection is also amazing!! Hehe
VCA is next on my list! And I hope the it’s growing on you because the necklace is so beautiful on you! Love your wrist stack too
Yes!! It definitely is growing on me ❤️❤️ definitely want to look into bleu agate 5 motif as my next hahah
@@NewYorkSensation Yesssssss!! 🙌🏽
Also there is a rose gold and solid gold Alhambra bracelets, and the especial edition guiloche... Beautiful pieces that can be used everyday. Lovely review 😘
Yes I did briefly mention the gold options! I think I had originally wanted to put them in but I believe I forgot to put the visual when actually mentioning the gold options which is quite confusing!
It was not confusing, you were perfect! On a side note, did you considered getting it in gold? I am wondering if I should get my second VCA bracelet in another precious stone or go for yellow or rose gold. What do you think about the gold ones? Thank you! 😘
I think they are great if you love the style of the 5 motif but don’t want the hassle of taking it on and off! I thought the RG looked gorgeous but when I was initially buying I wanted something to break up my stack (so that it was not all gold) and I decided to go for the MOP as it was a nice neutral that complemented all my outfits vs the others colors which might clash for daily wear.
I LOVE the holiday wg vca pendant! with vca, love magic size or sweet the most but would not turn down any jewelry gift of any size! lol
The holiday pendant is gorgeous!! 😍 It is so shiny! I have never tried the magic size on only vintage but definitely want to start trying more VCA pieces on to see how they look in person! And yes will never turn down any jewelry gift haha
Which do you prefer the love first? Or the nail first ? For ur first bangle?
Or maybe if you will get only one Cartier love or nail would u choose?
That’s a tough question! Just the bracelet? Probably love as it’s really such a nice bracelet by itself or stacked. I prefer the juc bracelet stacked vs by itself. They are both industrial pieces but I consider the love more feminine and elegant vs the juc due to the design. I think love just looks really nice by itself and I love the juc paired with the love vs by itself in the bracelet version. If I was choosing a ring I would choose JUC before love for rings!
@@NewYorkSensation nice! Thanks for your advice il definitely get the Love first. Tnx for your advice love your Collection😘
Thank you!! Glad I could help :)
You are absolutely a sweetheart 💕thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much!! 💗💗
Very great comparison. Thanks so much for your realistic approach on things. Love! Definitely a Cartier lover. Also love the Tiffany T collection since it is a bit similar to Cartier - streamline, structured, and minimal line. I think it works well with suits or casual outfits. But love the VCA as well! You have a gorgeous collection and love your personality!
Yes I like the Tiffany t diamond and MOP bracelet! It’s gorgeous! Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️❤️
Amazing review Thanks ❤️
VCA always >>>> 😍
Yes!!!
As a first purchase from vancleef which to choose, bracelet or pendant? Can’t decide. Thank youuuuu ❤️🙈😭
Bracelet hands down!! I think more bang for your buck!
Hi, thanks for sharing. I hv both brands but I am more attracted to gold pcs so I will go with Cartier.
Thank you for watching!! 💗
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Great informative video ❤️ I love both and would love to add a VC&A to my collection one day! The vintage Alhambra necklace looks so elegant on you 😍✨
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Love your stack. I love both. I started with Cartier before VCA. Great video. 😍
Thank you so much!! Yes both are great brands 😍😍
Can you wash your hands with this one? Do you still love it ?
Also, where did you attended/are attending university or college? And how is New York as your living environment, making friends, studying there, etc? I am looking to study there and would love some advice.
Definitely message me on Instagram! I can definitely give you more details regarding my experience :)
They are all grossly overpriced!! ..And VC design is NOT made with precios stones !! ( diomond ,rubis, emerald ,sapphire)
hi, I am thinking of buying my wife a rose full oave love ring, but i can gey it pre ownes for 60% cheaper.. do you think a pre owned one is still worth getting? what i kean ks do you think the diamonds still sparkle as they would brand new??
If it’s an authentic piece the diamonds shouldn’t be dull unless they just need a cleaning. I would just make sure it’s 100% authentic before purchasing :)
@@NewYorkSensation yes, i am planning to go with the seller to Cattier yo see if they will polish it.. i am assuming if its fake they will not
Yes i don’t believe they will service anything that is not there’s but I’m not sure if every boutique does polishing (might need to send it in) but not 100% sure.
@@NewYorkSensation thank you beautiful
Does your juc and love bracelet scratch each other ??
They I would say the juc could end up scratching the edge of the love but I usually don’t mind!
You should look at the lens instead of the screen/yourself on your camera so it feels like you are talking to the viewer :)
I tried but failed to choose one brand. Haha both are awesome and i have a wishlist items from both brands 😍
Yes they are both such great brands!! 😍😍 I think they serve different purposes and different styles!
I just found your channel and YAY. :) Love your videos!! I have to ask where you got your top! I saw that you have the same one on in another vca video in a different color and I have to have it!!
Aw thank you!! It is from Vince! They are so pretty and silky!! Not sure if they have any left though but definitely try and see!
@@NewYorkSensation You are so welcome. And omg great. I think I found it on sale at Nordstrom Rack!! Thank you so much, you’ve made my day! :)
Woo!! You will love it!! ❤️❤️
Van cleef is just too high maintenance for me
Totally understand that!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for watching! 🥰
Really good video. I really appreciate both brands. VCA is better priced in my opinion, even the full gold pieces.
I love all those jewelry. Plans to get them all 😉
Thank you!! ❤️❤️
@@NewYorkSensation 🌸🌸🌸
I have both brands and I totally agree with everything you said! Great video xx would love to see your entire jewelry collection
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️ yes definitely will have to film that also was planning on making a how I clean my jewelry video as well ☺️
@@NewYorkSensation can’t wait!!
Just discovered your channel and joined. i wanted to ask you if you resized your VCA 5 motif bracelet. thanks ;)
Yes I did resize my 5 motif! I took our 4 links and wear a 16 love and 15 juc :)
Thank you for sharing ❤️
You’re welcome!! ❤️❤️
Love your smile.
Thank you!!
Where do you find pre-loved Cartier at $1000 off?
I have a jeweler I go to!
Solid gold....no lol 😝