[REAL vs. FAKE] VCA Vintage Alhambra Bracelet - Comparing SUPER-FAKE to Genuine | My First Luxury
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- Опубликовано: 26 янв 2021
- The VanCleef&Arpels Vintage Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet is without a doubt one of the most iconic jewelry piece from VanCleef&Arpels. Everybody wants one. The Vintage Alhambra bracelet in yellow gold with mother-of-pearl shown in the video comes in at $3,900 in the U.S. - cheap fakes can be found for less than $50, Super-Fakes will set you back more than $100. But how good are they?
Can you tell a Super-Fake from a Genuine VCA Vintage Alhambra Bracelet? The answer is yes!
There are certain criteria you can detect without magnification but if you want to make sure you get yourself a magnifier and you will see plenty of differences and giveaways.
Let’s take a close look at these two pieces and find the signs to differentiate a fake from a genuine Vintage Alhambra Bracelet.
Did the Super-Fake surprise you? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️⬇️
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If you read this then you deserve a short summary of the key points of how to tell the genuine VCA Vintage Alhambra bracelet from the Super-Fake. Most, if not all of these points, are valid for any of the VanCleef&Arpels pieces.
• check the French gold eagle hallmark on the closing hoop of the chain
• take a very close look at the clasp itself - the logo engraving, the edges and finish inside and out
• inspect the hoops of the Alhambra charm where the chain links attach
• inspect the beads on the Alhambra charms - VanCleef&Arpels finishes the beads on their Alhambra jewelry to perfection and you'll notice that it simply looks pleasant and worthy
• another clear giveaway are the prongs that are bend in to hold the centre gem of the Alhambra - since fakes won't use solid gold you can see the grey base material showing through here and there
Always watch out and never fall for fakes!
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Who cares wether you wear authentic or the fake one. People will always judge you by your looks, It is always how you carry it and how looks good on you. I know some people who wear the authentic one but always misjudged that they were wearing fake one because it doesn’t look good on them. But anyway the purpose of this video is really helpful especially to those people who always buy pre loved jewelry so we can avoid being deceived by other people. 👍
💯 agree
i mean it's a jewlery after all ... there was a tv series in korea .. singles inferno, and this contestant wore fakes bags outfits jewlerry all the program long, only after people find out, they cancelled her, and before it , they was all praising her style ..
I have a fake vca, real 18k gold and i love it♥️
You know it's fake.
@@ssfunvideos3525 girl where would you recommend buying such a bracelet 🤓🤗 thank you in advance
But at the same time the real one’s price is not just for craftsmanship and materials only, but the brand markup. I’d rather buy a $20 fake one because no one will look at my wrist with a magnifying glass :))
In Dubai there are plenty of super fakes using real gold & stones. Half price if not more from the brand. But go ahead, pay for the marketing.
This.
I went this route
Point me in the right direction
Actually went the similar route got them for 600 each
Which stores do you recommend? 😊
That’s why I prefer fine jewelry that is priced based on the actual materials included not a “brand” that impacts the cost so greatly. I’m fine with paying thousands for gold and precious stones but not for the brand name.
Same, I cannot bring myself to buy Chanel jewelry, it's all costume! Invest in fine metals, gemstones for the price!!
@@tigerlilly9038 Exactly. I’ve read so many reviews about the “pearls” falling out and sending Chanel jewelry back to be glued. Real jewelry isn’t glued.
Vancleef has a good resale value same as gold. So it can be an investment.
@@tigerlilly9038 if you read the chanel website it even says there that is made of steel, not even stainless steel or plated silver. Its the same material of jewelry that you get at f21 for 10$ but they just overpriced it to 700$.
Although, vancleef has a good resale value regardless of the material. It can be an investment. Its not for the people need to spend an entire paycheck just for jewelry. Its for people who has so much money that they dont know where to put it anymore.
@@janamagcanlas2397 TBH those who can afford it, are not really wearing the Alhambra.
I don’t care if it’s fake as long as it’s real gold and mother of pearl. 😜
same, i have one 18 karat gold mother of pearl it even has the VCA stamp, but it was not made by van clef, who cares, it's gold and mother of pearl same material... just as food
@@melodiechartier5173 where’d u buy it, I’m trying to get one
The worse part when u pawn them the price is the same😂😂 they pay the weight of the gold and they don’t care the brand. If the real vca is 12g and the inspired vca is 12g the original price vca is 5000, the copy is 1500 u get the same amount in the pawn shop maybe 600$😂😂😂 gold is gold with brand or no brand as long as it is 18k gold same weight they are the same😝
@@noelleshalash1234 try to get the hongkong setting it’s a copy of the original. 18k gold
y’all are so slow. you can sell the original for close to its original price. you can’t do that with a fake. you are also paying for craftsmanship and the best of the materials they are using. nothing wrong with wearing fake stuff if that’s your style, but there is indeed distinct differences
This scares me to buy jewelry not directly from the store at the risk of getting a super fake. It’s great to see the craftsmanship of VCA up close. Love the comparison Vivian 🥰
I completely understand and am scared of buying jewelry at the after market myself, so! let's continue do what we know the best, shop from the boutique 😆💖
The real stuff looks just as cheap to me.
If someone is wearing a super fake. I wouldn’t even notice these details mentioned. No one ever looks that closely to someone’s bracelets. But this video is super helpful for those buying second hand.
Get the fake and save money😘
You are the queen of the details mama!! Honestly your close up shots are the absolute best! I always say a fake is only good for a test run. I purchased an inspired piece from Amazon, mine had no box no special markings.
That detail though 👌🏻 I love how detailed your camera shots are ✨ thank you for sharing and comparing the two - it’s always super helpful and really makes you appreciate the craftsmanship behind genuine pieces ☺️
P.S. your hair and makeup is on point! 😍 gorgeous babe! 😘💕
Appreciate you watching & sharing my dearest 💗 on the other hand, i hope this video makes us who own the genuine pieces feel special & happy, because how perfect they are made!
❤️Thanks for the video, I love how you zoomed in to show every details of the bracelet also, the box! I feel like I can find out counterfeit piece going forward. Hope you can upload more videos like this.
Wow your camera is sooo clear, once you zoom in you can definitely see which one is fake but otherwise you absolutely cannot tell. That’s crazy! I only buy my jewellery from the store as this really freaks me out 😮 thank you for your detailed comparison and showing everyone what to look out for when purchasing!
Girl!! I love your video’s!!!!! So in depth!! Really does allow us to see the differences to look out for! Thanks so much for sharing!! Keep them coming 😍 xx
Hey big salute to you. As a VCA vip for the last 40 years with vintage Alhambra from Paris I am so happy to see this.
40 years wow! I’m looking to buy my first piece but after watching this I’m just going to have to order directly from them since I’m no where near a store. Idk why I even debated going another route 😅
I love it when you tried them with the closed eyes, this is so much fun
🤪 thanks for that love! I try 😂
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m so afraid to buy jewelry from preloved, because I had no clue to see if it is authentic or not. Awesome video darling ❤️
Never buy preloved from chinese sellers.... all the super fake products come from china factories
Always ask for their receipts
Also shop with vendors who stand behind authentication 100% only.
Always on point with the details mama!! Even with the boxes 😱😱😱😱😱😱
Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos. You have been a blessing. You’re awesome. Thanks again. 👍🏾
Your words are so sweet & kind, Tonya 💖 thank you for watching
One thing you need to understand that if you are getting a true super fake - they will use 18k gold and not just silver plated. those fakes will cost you far more than 100USD. It is incredible how even this one looks against the real one
Where?
whats do you get it, ive looked everywhere.
@@user-qs2gm9wt6mI ordered mine from Miss Chen Bespoke. It cost me 980 USDA they use real gold
Such a great video! Love the closeups you provided.
I don’t think I could buy pre-loved.. would rather know my piece is genuine from the boutique :)
That’s the best way to go 😉 thank you for watching!
Your comparisons are just super. I wish I can like your video more than once … great video 👏🏻👏🏻💖
💜 your comment is super! Thank you! I appreciate it ❣️
Now where can I buy the fake
I got a good one from etsy. It's made from gold plated silver and the stones are real as well, so the quality is of course not comparable to the authentic one but not bad at all considering the price (I paid 50€) I really like the way it looks and can not afford the authentic one, that's why I bought the fake one
@@juju4027 I have found where to buy the superfake it cost about a thousad dollars.Its real 18k gold and real gemstones.They copy everything to a T ,the craftmanship is almost identical to the authentic ones.Amazing.I only bought 1 as I cannot still afford the price even if it is fake:))
I bought a fake one but still 18k. I love it♥️
@@maggie19ful from where?
@@ssfunvideos3525 from where?
Thanks for the comparison video! It helps a lot! I was wondering if you can do a Real vs Fake for the Vintage Alhambra Gullioche pendant in YG? It would be great to see a comparison of my favorite piece from VCA
Where to get the fake one from?
Such a great reference video!!! 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
Scary to think that these are out there. Your detailed shots are amazing. When you do the closeups it really makes you appreciate the craftsmanship of the original. Great video! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank YOU so much dear 💕 filling these details have definitely made me appreciate the original piece I own and the design details so much more. I hope this helps those who buy from outside the boutique who seek a peace of mind.
Those who are buying fakes really know it all that they're buying fake because of the very big price difference. And it's not an issue to them since they chose to buy the cheaper fake version. But also real gold and real mother of pearl.
On the other hand, it's a different story when you thought you bought the real one and paid the amount or price of the real ones, then you'll find out you're being scammed.
So true
OMG. Thank you so much ❤️ I almost got caught on a deal that was too good to be true😅
Wow, the flaws on the super fake will be really hard to spot with just the naked eye😱
💔 it breaks my heart
Wow ITS Look Like Same Hmmm Scarrry Thank You for Your Sharing God Bless You Always More Power From the Philippines
Thank you for this video! Very helpful when buying pre-loved items
Thank you for such a lovely video. It is so informative. I am an ardent fan of van cleef and this is really nice to know .
Thank you for your lovely comment!
Wow, amazing work! Love it.
Such a great comparison video!
Appreciate you so much!
I am super scared to buy jewellery pre-loved because I worried that I will be sold a fake and I won't even know it.
🥵 I know babe, it’s a stressful thing to buy outside the boutique due to lack of authentication. Luckily all my jewelry came from the boutique with the exception of a few which I borrowed from friends for videos.
Well if the fakes are at this level, i would go with it😂 if its very much cheaper than the real one
Ok but where can I get the fake one?
DHgate
That is still quite a good job with the counterfeit. I hate to think of how many have sold it to a unsuspecting customer knowing such a thing 😕 and even more so I hate to think who bought them unknowingly. Just terrible.
So where can I get the fake one??
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing 💕
Awesome! This is very informative
God, they look indentical! I mean obv far from being the same quality but to wear occasionally, wow!
Yeah they really identical same au750 the only difference is the weight and the price when u bring it to the pawnshop they will only pay the gold in it they don’t care if the other one is a copy and the other one is original. Maybe the original is 2g more then the fake the the price is way to different. But if u look on mirror copy the hk setting it’s 12g. So when u sell it the copy is u get more money then original coz weight is less 😂
I got one, with a green motif. Smaller size, tho. Planning to put it into an auction, but having a hard time getting a professional appraiser since I don't have the box and POP anymore. Some local appraiser told me, that what I have is fake. But, they want to take the gold. So, I ask if they knew the brand - when they can't even define what VCA logo stands for, I just walk away instantly.
LOVE WATCHING UR VIDEO♥️
Super helpful video!! Thank you so much 😍
Thank YOU for watching 💕
If you need a microscope to see a difference between a 100$ piece and a 10000$, I think the choice is easy... Spend the remaining 9900$ on a first class ticket, nobody will doubt your bracelet is real 😂
I hv a few authentic bracelets from VCA even wearing them daily I can’t tell the fake one, I know some jeweller will do copy of designer jewellery with real gold and great quality diamonds, I can’t tell it’s fake unless I’m like you holding it to inspect it up close with magnifying glasses, otherwise if it’s worn by a random woman I guess she can safely walk inside any VCA store without the SA noticing, but you can’t let them clean your piece as they can easily check up the ID on the piece when you request for cleaning service
Can anyone tell me where to get this fake one??
That’s an extremely good super fake. Of topic..your voice is soothing 😅
You did a great job! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing...great videos as always.
Thank YOU V. Much for watching 💕
What about comparisons of gold content?
And price comparisons?thanks. Great video.
The van cleef bracelet on the video. can you tell me where you purchased it
This is a great video and will help someone who may accidentally buy a fake online.
that’s my goal 🤓 thank you for this ;)
Wow another amazing video love! Yes, VCA have that beautiful rose yellow gold tone which I love so much! I always enjoy your macro shots :D
I share the same view. Microscopic details aside, beautiful jewellery crafted from real materials is preferable to paying a substantial 'brand name' premium. The logos of brand names don't necessarily represent who you are. She always emphasizes 'super fake,' but in reality, it's just a slight departure from authenticity when you're paying 2% instead of 100% solely for their logos.
Very helpful!! Thank you!
doesn’t matter. You’re paying for the brand as with everything else. As long as it’s real gold you can sell it.
Excellent video. Thank you!
🙂 glad you enjoyed it!
Wow these were so helpful thank u
would love another video for the necklace too!!!!!!
Love the comparison
👏👏👏👏👏 Fantastic video! 💜💜💜
Thank you for this ✨💖
This was so great…so detailed
very helpful video,, thank you so much 💙
Hi do you have the link for the fake one?
What about of opposite side of lock?
Imagine… as the years go by the fakes get better and better!!
Thanks for sharing and very informative video💖
Thanks for watching!
Hello, if i may ask, where did you buy this fake one?
😂😂😂😂😂
Where do i get this fake ?
Really great video, but I must say the replica isn't that amazing of quality. There are replicas which use the exact same materials as the original, not fake gold. Pretty scary.
Exactly! This is not even close to a super fake
Hi whats the motif size of the ones you used ? the 12mm or 15mm ?
I’m surprised a lot of people in the comment section doesn’t seem to care much. There is an enough difference between fake one and real one. For example, the round balls on the edge for the fake one is so rough and uneven.
Where did you get the super fake from?
WOW! Thanks for sharing such information. Hugs
Any time! Thank you for watching✨
Hi can i ask the fake alhambra bracelete dont have serial number
Also. Curious to know how much you paid for the fake?
Whats the best websites for online shopping u use it ?
So the only way to fit this is to add a gold ring to clasp shorter or remove links? Does the company offer shorter ones? I don't see anything mentioned online.
I believe the eagle stamp on the end hoop is the jeweller’s hallmark.
No I think it has do with the gold. I believe the jeweler's hallmark is made of letters!
Great video.
Hi! I just purchased a bracelet, but wanted to ask if you could help take a look to see if you can spot it being real or fake? Please let me know. Much appreciated!
If you gotta ask it’s fake
Wow! Shocking!
Where can I buy the "super fakes"??? I'm no goody 2 shoes so I will wear "fake jewelry" long as its cuteee!
I would love a dupe if it’s not expensive because I would wear it as “travel jewelry” and not be concerned if it’s stolen
Exactly ! People really will spend 4k on a bracelet, lose it and cry a river. Materials are not that serious ! This was a great dupe
That’s what I did. There’s no way I’m going on a cruise with an $80k necklace.
If that Fake vca with real 18k gold and real mother pearl then I don’t mind buying them , that’s save a lot of $$$ gold is gold no matter what.
I wish she'd tell us where to get it
I got mine and its 18k Gold.i don't want to know if it's fake or not I tested the gold and it's real gold.
@@staceyb.5878 I can tell you where to buy, I got mine it’s 18k gold , real mother of pearl, it’s called inspired vca hongkong setting
@@oladotunolaniji2131 was it hongkong setting ?
I just wanna know where you got the fake one from 😆
Best comparison. Thank you for detailed info.
disappointed, there is no link for the fake one 🥺
Ewwwwwwwww
@@ShweMyaukMyauk 🙄
Thank you for this video.
My pleasure!
I’ll take the fake one, for obvious reason😂🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this video is very helpful 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Magnifying glass 🔎 needed haha
Thank you for this very informative video. It's very helpful for people who want to make sure they're buying the genuine piece of VCA jewelry.
Woah, where did you find the super fake tho?
please someone let me know what the superfake is called
cant find it anywhere!
So good video. Thanks you
Fake it till you make it 😂
Kindly I want address to buy fake one
The difference in the pearl beading is such an obvious giveaway
YES! I’m so in love with the perfectly rounded pearls 🤍