WHY YOU *SHOULDN'T* BUY THE VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 5 MOTIF VINTAGE ALHAMBRA GUILLOCHE BRACELET

There are a lot of reasons why you should think twice before buying the Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif Alhambra Guilloche Bracelet and I'm listing them here. I do like my bracelet, but I can't say there's no flaws with it and it's up to you to decide if the beauty of the bracelet itself can offset those negatives.
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[@nolvangenuchten1465]

I'm a baker and I wear my Guilloche everyday. It is not difficult to put on or take off. I wash it with warm dishwashing liquid and it shines good as new. PEOPLE: Wear your jewelry and enjoy it!

[@annaisapalindrome]

Thanks for leaving this comment! I’m a baker as well and have been wondering if a bracelet like this will still be ok with my work!

[@cindywollenschlaeger1073]

@@annaisapalindrome Get the bracelet!! It's the best. Don't listen to all the drama about the scratches and 'difficulty' of the clasp. This review is so stupid and she is annoying.

[@christallaktorides6904]

There are Reviewers who own certain items and tell people not to buy them. Does not make sense why they do it. There is a Reviewer who does nothing but complain- especially about the Lady Dior bag tell ms people not to buy them- owns at least 3 and recently bought a fourth! There is something going on with these Reviewers

[@cedrock08]

I honestly couldn’t finish this video. ALL of the cons seam to be uniquely specific to her. 18k fold is soft and it will all scratch unless you are comatose. Jewelry is made to be worn. I have many many luxury pieces every one has a scratch I wear them all the time and the oohs ahhs and questions about them have not diminished.

[@vanessalomeli1494]

@@cedrock08 I agree. These aren’t really cons in my opinion. Doesn’t seem like a fair review.

[@lilmae2136]

I understand you’re afraid of getting scratches on it but honestly, it’s fine. it gives it more character. My Cartier love bracelet has sooo many scratches on it but it looks better!

[@mrslavanderblu]

You can always polish that out. It’s not a big deal. If you are that concerned about scratches, then you can’t afford to wear it.

[@jaquanpowell4605]

I wear my moms love bracelets and the scratches make the bracelets look better imo

[@vanessalomeli1494]

I’ve had my Guilloche bracelet for a year and a half and I wear it every day. Honestly, I don’t see any cons to this gorgeous bracelet. The only time I take it off is to clean it and I have someone help me take it off and put it back on. I clean my bracelet with dawn soap and a baby toothbrush. My bracelet looks shiny and new just like the day I received it. No visible scratches either and I am a stay at home mom. I clean and cook everyday. To this day I am mesmerized by it 😊

[@reshmi_beautyaroundtheworld]

Do you stack it or do you wear it by itself?

[@ckmiffy]

Wow you seriously do the best and most thorough reviews as I was considering this bracelet but after all the cons you’ve helped me save so much $!

[@jessicacolonna1994]

This bracelet is stunning, this is my favorite alhambra bracelet with this gold color very shiny. I wanted to buy it but now I’m not sure anymore. Because if it is difficult to put it… I sold a Hermès necklace and a Fred bracelet because I couldn’t put it alone… thank you for this video !

[@orianthi_elys]

Thank you for listing the cons. I've been considering getting this for afew weeks and this video has really helped.

[@thuytramle5555]

Great video, Carol! That is a beautiful and dressier bracelet! Since I am not very careful with my bracelets, I chose the hammered rose gold instead. I don’t have to baby it. I love it so much. I also own the malachite bracelet. They are my favorite pieces.

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

I considered the hammered rose gold for the 6 motif sweet alhambra bracelet for a bit but I decided against it because of how hard these bracelets are to put on. But it seems like I could have VCA swap out the clasp for a bigger one so if that helps, I might have to revisit getting that bracelet 😆

[@BigBossIsBack]

Useful information! I'm a male client but I've been looking into one of these bracelets

[@eugeniea7219]

Thanks for the video, really helpful! I am thinking of a bracelet with stones and a lot of your points apply for the stone versions too. Your guilloche bracelet is beautiful!

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Thanks Eugenie! Which stones are you considering?

[@eugeniea7219]

@@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC I like malachite but it's a little too high maintenance for me! 😅 Am considering the MOP.

[@joyvillavicencio3501]

This gold VCA is so shiny and stunning! I hope you are getting more use of it! I am thinking of the black or mother of pearl one. I know I would be totally upset with any scratches on the pretty gold 😅

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Haha it’s strange how I don’t really care if I get scratches on my other bracelets but this specific one I’m babying like crazy 😅

[@nasattatsakhamtatnadjartat6892]

OMG just wear it darling, it's jewelry! ❤️

[@13-oct]

So helpful thank you❤, I am size 14 cm can you tell me after shorten what size it is in CM please ?

[@wahiba1951]

I get it this bracelet as valentines gift and I love it so much

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Yay congrats on your new bracelet! 🥳

[@kellystoner5195]

Hi Carol! Great video - thanks for being candid about the challenges you’ve had with it! Have you heard about the bracelet buddy? It’s a tool that helps you hold one end while you clasp the other - it’s a complete game changer for putting on your bracelets!!

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Yeah I’ve looked into that but I don’t think it would help for me because my issue with the bracelet is really the clasp. I’ll probably have to try replacing it with a bigger clasp to see if that helps.

[@milenac61]

Just don’t take it off! I never taken one off and it doesn’t bother me at all! This bracelet is gorgeous!

[@iwankascent6947]

Hello Your jewelry is beautiful I'm very curious how much your beautiful VCA bracelet weighs?

[@summerrye]

Hi Carol! I too find myself only reaching for my Alhambra bracelet for special occasions. Like you say, it is so difficult to put on that I always have to ask for help and it is not a comfortable piece to wear in my opinion. That being said, it is such a timeless bracelet and your guilloche version is particularly stunning! Have a great day ❤

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Why do you find it uncomfortable to wear?

[@summerrye]

@@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC I think more than anything I'm worried about it getting scratched 😅

[@min-gu1fp]

Love this video. But May I ask what did you think ab the guilloche necklace? R u plan to get one?? Thank you🙏🏻

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

I wanted it previously but not anymore. I don’t really like how the vintage alhambra pendant looks on me…I prefer the sweet size.

[@itz_zephyrx8974]

I own the guilloche bracelet and MOP bracelet. Love them. I have extended the length to 2cm for guilloche and 2 inches for Mop because I love to wear both of them as a necklace . A lot easier for me to put it on and off. However, VCA Earrings are very difficult to put in for me. Great review! ❤️

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

The earrings were a struggle for me originally too before I made some changes to them 😩

[@Summer_haiku]

How did u get it lengthened? The store or bespoke place

[@itz_zephyrx8974]

@@Summer_haiku @VCA boutique I bought the bracelets from.

[@Mami-Florida]

I have this bracelet and few more they are not hard to take on or off.

[@jennyzhang6027]

Hi, Carol. I am struggling of selecting my 20th birthday gift. Do you recommend Cartier Love Cuff or Guilloche?

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Happy early 20th birthday! 🥳 Honestly for me I eventually got a bit tired of my love bracelet but I still love my guilloche bracelet. Despite all the cons I even bought a second one. I think the guilloche bracelet is much prettier so if it’s purely in terms of looks I would say VCA is better. But the love cuff is more convenient and carefree to wear (although it would also get scratched). I think it comes down to how you intend on using it - if it’s an everyday piece then the cuff would make more sense but if it’s not something you’re going to wear all the time, I think the VCA will bring more enjoyment over time.

[@evelynmelian-glick436]

This is gorgeous. There’s no issues with it at all. It’s easy to clean and the way it’s made will not show scratches.

[@blancacoyne4107]

Hilarious :) , I can actually see the imprints on your arm. Thanks for letting us know.

[@je-suis_Tati]

Hi Carol, I love my guilloché bracelet, for the clasp, you could request VCA to change the clasp for a bigger one and they will do it complimentary. I did that to both of my bracelets and it is a game changer 😉. Also, just my humble opinion, things are meant to be loved, wear your bracelet and make yourself happy looking at your piece every day. Last but not least, ask them to resize it differently, for me they took out more at the end so it looks symmetrical 😊

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

I don’t usually worry about getting scratches on any of my jewelry except this one strangely enough. Maybe it’s one of those things where I need to get one scratch on it before I loosen up 😅 And I say this after having dropped my phone earlier today and getting a bunch of scratches/chips on two of the corners. I managed to keep it free of scratches for 10 months too LOL And when you say VCA took out more links at the end, do you mean the parts of the chain by the clasp? Because I asked if I could make changes to that part and they said no. I had suggested they take out 2 links between each motif and then just add 2 back by the clasp so it’s still 6 links removed in total and they refused.

[@je-suis_Tati]

@@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC yes at the end by the clasp. Maybe because yours was six? Mine were four though, unfortunately that’s something they decide base on his that is going to affect the overall design.

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Ahh I see. Maybe I’ll try asking someone else next time I’m at the boutique and see what they say.

[@jazzed2002]

Gosh I agree - the bracelet is soooo hard to put on. I swear there have been occasions where I just gave up putting it on after trying 10 times. Not happening that day!

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Exactly! 😩

[@summerliu3394]

Thanks for sharing. Which style and branch is your green color ring?😅

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

The green color on the ring is a piece of oval shaped jade with two small round diamonds as accents on both sides of the jade. Unfortunately it was purchased from a local jeweler and I think it was the only one they had 😞

[@anarodriguez1787]

Great review, Carol. I’ve admired this bracelet forever. The fact that it’s difficult to put on is definitely a deal breaker for me. It is truly a gorgeous piece though. Honestly, it would drive me nuts - I’m always in a hurry! 😂

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Same! Where does all the time go 😂 It seems like it’s possible to get the clasp switched out for a bigger one and that might help so I’ll have to ask my SA about that.

[@pristymo]

I totally agree with the number of links removed should be customer’s preference

[@blackdragon482]

Hi!!! Can you please tell me the length of your bracelet end-to-end?? My wrist is 14.2cm and the perfect length for me is between 6.25 to 6.5 inches when I compare to one of my chain bracelets. That said, the motifs are thicker so I just want to know how to compensate prior to ordering a preloved, preshortned piece :)

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Mine is just under 6.5 inches long and I got 6 links removed on it. I think that should be the size you go for also because our wrists are very similar sizes and the next size down on the bracelet would probably be too small.

[@Liz86000]

Well, I have the 5 motifs bracelet in mother of pearl and I love it. It’s my precious, lol ! I wear it everyday but it IS a pain to put it on if you’re alone, that’s true.

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Do you keep it on 24/7 or put it on and take it off daily?

[@Liz86000]

@@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC Oh no, I never sleep with my jewelry. I put it on in the morning and take it off in the evening, clean it with a soft cleaning cloth before putting it in my jewelry box.

[@lovelysecretboxes8173]

Thank you sooo much I have 5 motifs in Onyx and MOP and I was regretting to not get this one against MOP but dust and scratches bother me 😅 sooo thank you so much thanks of you I saved 6000€ 😂🙏🏼

[@SarahCheshire-gc4fe]

Are you pleased with your onyx one ? Do you wear it daily showering etc etc as I want something I don’t need to remove and I wear a lot of gold so prefer the onyx as it stands out

[@lovelysecretboxes8173]

@@SarahCheshire-gc4fe I never ever removed it, I swim, shower, sleep, sport… everything with it since 3 years and still in perfect condition almost like new. It’s really a strong gem.

[@SarahCheshire-gc4fe]

Thankyou im going to get it xxx

[@lovelysecretboxes8173]

@@SarahCheshire-gc4fe you will never regret still my favorit bracelet with my Guilloché (because yes finally I got the guilloché one 🙈)

[@mkx1967]

Hi Carol! I too use to really struggle with putting on my Alhambra bracelets until it was suggested that I could change out the clasp to a bigger one. This has really helped me out quite a bit. There is no extra charge when purchasing and shortly after purchase ( I forget how long you have do it after the purchase). Great video! I wanted this exact piece but decided against when I was told I should not stack it because of how easily it scratches and that it can't be repaired

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

I believe the standard aside from earrings is 3 months. Unfortunately I’m past that already 😩 I don’t mind scratches on certain pieces of jewelry but this isn’t one of them so I’ll have to be extra careful 😆

[@cindywollenschlaeger1073]

Leaves imprints!?!? Ridiculous.

[@lovepeaceto]

I love my 5 motif guilloche. I want the 10 motif

[@hiravsonani4590]

How many grams gold ?

[@lanafeulner4083]

My Pure Alhambra does not fasten that way. You might want to look into it, it's much easier. I have white gold, but it comes in yellow gold.

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Ooh I’ve never seen the Pure Alhambra in person before. I’ll have to ask about it next time I’m at the boutique.

[@hesterprynne5965]

Carol, VCA extended the adjustment period from 3 months to one year.

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Oh good to know! Thanks!

[@josephanish3902]

How mach Price

[@momjid]

To me it’s very easy to put on and take off, guess everyone is different

[@knowingluxe]

Agree that the beauty outweighs the negatives. But unfortunately I can’t stack mine for these same reasons. It ends up being something I rotate out and wear alone.

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Yeah the guilloche bracelet is the least worn in my collection because of that…😞

[@cindyl3842]

Sorry to hear about your struggles with the 5 motif bracelet. I've always wanted one because it is so darn pretty, but the difficulty of putting it on is a deal breaker for me. Have you considered their bangle styles instead? I have 3 of them and they are super easy to put on and wear comfortably.

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Yes I’m considering the thinner Perlee bracelet with the diamond clovers or the one with the single row of diamonds (don’t know the official name for either 😅). Which ones do you have?

[@cindyl3842]

Your selections sound nice! I have the single row perlee bracelet in yellow gold, the 5 row perlee bracelet in white gold which I heard they no longer make, and the perlee clover bracelet in rose gold.

[@ericachan1.0]

hi where is your necklace from?

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

I’ve had the necklace since I was a child and unfortunately I don’t know any details about it 😞

[@reta6796]

I would wear it all the time. Is there an issue to shower in this bracelet?

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

No, aside from having to clean it more often.

[@reta6796]

@@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC thank you

[@zavtrakpo]

Какая цена браслета?

[@lifewithmissmc]

How many links did you get removed? :)

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

I had 6 links removed.

[@yungcc10]

Very helpful review! I would love it if you do a roundup of all your bracelets and rank them on how easy they are to get on.

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Sure! 😊

[@yungcc10]

@@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC yay, thanks!

[@topsi91]

biggest con for me is the insane price lol i can literally buy a huge diamond for this amount of money

[@Yumtastetv]

Nice Bracelet, I have a Necklace easier to put on.

[@SA-vt5dq]

This is 18 karat gold. It should be much more durable than other sorts of gold like 21K or 22K.

[@maricanoemi2574]

Hi! Do you have an Instagram account ?

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

Yeah it’s carol.x.chan

[@jackiehumphery2445]

I would never pay that much for a Bracelet

[@christallaktorides6904]

You have the bracelet but you are telling people not to buy it! Really!

[@CAROLCHANNELINGCHIC]

How else would I do a review? 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️

[@erandinn8780]

Yeah, it’s ridiculous to say negative things while u own one. Why not sell it, I think might be very happy not wearin More than wearing it.omg 🤦‍♀️

[@mayalopez8958]

@@erandinn8780 👌🙌

[@wangxiyang91]

dont take it off so wont have the prob

[@mayalopez8958]

Negative? scratches is all about history. You complain to much I have 2 bracelets and I love, love it I don’t mind the scratches at all. It’s 18k and gold ofcourse it will scratches easily.

[@keyonnawarren9396]

Anybody else think she talks too much 😂

[@VeryCoolAlan]

L video Carol 👎

[@BaoNguyen-ol1ow]

Need to go easy on the under eye makeup very distracting.