It's an old practice for jewelers to adhere stones using cement or concrete. It serves the same purpose as glue, but they don't use the typical Elmer's glue or Gorilla superglue. The jewelers also use the cement block to adhere the stones to the setting stick, so it helps them to set the stones into the right position. It's not anything crazy or uncommon, people just need know the basics of jewelry making. It depends on the settings, some glue/cement can really help the stones to stay secured for long period of time and withstand some minor impacts. The mystery setting does work, although it's not as strong and secured as using traditional prongs, but the stones are definitely not hanging onto their dear lives solely because of the adhesive agent. One way to look at it is putting a puzzle together, as long as you get the right pieces to fit they can hold up on its own into a frame, but if you want to hang it up as a painting on the wall you're best to reinforce the bind with some adhesive to withstand gravity and other impacts.
@@SibyllaMirageglad it helps to shed some light on the setting concerns 😊 It’s not ideal to some people as the idea of glueing stones can be off-putting, but it’s certainly a trade off if you desire a prong-less setting like the one offer at VCA.
Ok the cliffhanger is simply vicious 😂😂😂 I am in shock too I had no idea but also didn't look at Perlee because a lot of my Indian Jewelry has the shape and style. Have a great weekend🎉
About the mystery setting, I don't think they used glue because I saw in a video how they set the stones into the crack of the metal. However, mystery setting is not very secure. It's said that if the piece got hit onto hard surfaces, if one piece comes loose, it creates the domino effect and the rest becomes loose as well and starts falling.
I feel VCA still use special setting but some pieces may need their “special glue” 😂 to hold. If glue is necessary to make the stones secure, then I’m ok with it rather than having the stones fall out from a special setting that’s not secure. However I can understand how u feel seeing the glue on the pieces.
I honestly never thought about the use of glue because I don’t tend to buy VCA jewellery with stones, but it makes sense for pieces without prongs. I loved seeing footage of those Perlee earrings in Carnelian - so pretty! 😊 With that insect leg comment, I was cracking up so much… 😂 Perhaps a random piece of insect leg landed in the glue and it was missed before the stone was placed on top of it? I would also be wary of washing a Perlee earring with water too often knowing it was secured with glue… just in case the stone fell out 😮
Also don’t they let you know that to be extra careful when it comes to water as in don’t soak,shower,swim in them specially in the mother of pearl it can/has shrunk do to water usage.
That's scary. It seems like we are having a similar jewellery journey. I went to a store that sells pearls and came to find out that they used glue to secure the pearl onto a piece of metal and the SA told me that even for a piece that is auctioned at Sotheby's can have glue in it. It might be a common practice but I am not sure. This is so weird, I asked my SA just yesterday to prepare the perlee earrings in carnelian for me to look at later. Are we picking up each other's signal or what?
I saw someone once mentioning that her stones/flower petals fell out of the Rose de Noel earrings and I was shocked. I guess they are using glue for that. So when I saw your thumbnail, I immediately thought of those earrings. The amazing thing is those earrings are 28k.
can you please share how many VCA pieces you have in your collection? I think I have too many, but want to check in with you first and compare numbers. My collection is mostly earrings based, then necklaces, then bracelets. I own all Alhambra except for the newly purchased Perlee oversized hoops in RG.
I expect glue in costume jewelry but not fine jewelry. For some reason I thought it was like a bezel setting. Why couldn’t they do that instead of glue the stone.
@@SibyllaMirage I may be asking the obvious, but this would be in case your jewelry is stolen or dealing with authentication? Is it based on quality? I am new to this and would like to start investing on luxury jewelry❤️ Thanks so much for your help!
No, I like the fact that the history of every piece is in their system forever (repairs, cleaning, alterations, stone replacement, etc). I like all of my pieces to be one of a kind, and an individual serial number makes all of them unique in a way. Tiffany isn't good quality at all in my opinion, macys level. @@dmsilverthorne2021
@@SibyllaMirage I suppose the glue is absolutely necessary since there’s no prongs but for fine jewelry at these price range.. we should Not Be able to see the Glue with naked eye..Disappointed
No matter if it's the @ #lvguci or any other, my steadfast belief stands that only practitioners can perceive dissimilarities in the sack's looks or the metal constituents.
It's an old practice for jewelers to adhere stones using cement or concrete. It serves the same purpose as glue, but they don't use the typical Elmer's glue or Gorilla superglue. The jewelers also use the cement block to adhere the stones to the setting stick, so it helps them to set the stones into the right position. It's not anything crazy or uncommon, people just need know the basics of jewelry making. It depends on the settings, some glue/cement can really help the stones to stay secured for long period of time and withstand some minor impacts. The mystery setting does work, although it's not as strong and secured as using traditional prongs, but the stones are definitely not hanging onto their dear lives solely because of the adhesive agent. One way to look at it is putting a puzzle together, as long as you get the right pieces to fit they can hold up on its own into a frame, but if you want to hang it up as a painting on the wall you're best to reinforce the bind with some adhesive to withstand gravity and other impacts.
Wow, thank you very much, this was helpful
@@SibyllaMirageglad it helps to shed some light on the setting concerns 😊 It’s not ideal to some people as the idea of glueing stones can be off-putting, but it’s certainly a trade off if you desire a prong-less setting like the one offer at VCA.
Ok the cliffhanger is simply vicious 😂😂😂 I am in shock too I had no idea but also didn't look at Perlee because a lot of my Indian Jewelry has the shape and style. Have a great weekend🎉
Haha ;)
About the mystery setting, I don't think they used glue because I saw in a video how they set the stones into the crack of the metal. However, mystery setting is not very secure. It's said that if the piece got hit onto hard surfaces, if one piece comes loose, it creates the domino effect and the rest becomes loose as well and starts falling.
oh wow, thank you for sharing this!
The “insect leg” would freak me out too 😭😭 you remind me of my Polish best friend, the way you describe things
lol thanks :)
I feel VCA still use special setting but some pieces may need their “special glue” 😂 to hold. If glue is necessary to make the stones secure, then I’m ok with it rather than having the stones fall out from a special setting that’s not secure. However I can understand how u feel seeing the glue on the pieces.
lol thank you
Loved the video ❤
Thank you
The tiger eye earrings are gorgeous - I want.
They were!!!
I honestly never thought about the use of glue because I don’t tend to buy VCA jewellery with stones, but it makes sense for pieces without prongs.
I loved seeing footage of those Perlee earrings in Carnelian - so pretty! 😊
With that insect leg comment, I was cracking up so much… 😂
Perhaps a random piece of insect leg landed in the glue and it was missed before the stone was placed on top of it?
I would also be wary of washing a Perlee earring with water too often knowing it was secured with glue… just in case the stone fell out 😮
Haha thank you ;) Those earrings were stunning
Also don’t they let you know that to be extra careful when it comes to water as in don’t soak,shower,swim in them specially in the mother of pearl it can/has shrunk do to water usage.
Gal, I am visiting my goldsmith soon. Let me ask his opinion if glue is commonly used.
Thank you!!!
That's scary. It seems like we are having a similar jewellery journey. I went to a store that sells pearls and came to find out that they used glue to secure the pearl onto a piece of metal and the SA told me that even for a piece that is auctioned at Sotheby's can have glue in it. It might be a common practice but I am not sure. This is so weird, I asked my SA just yesterday to prepare the perlee earrings in carnelian for me to look at later. Are we picking up each other's signal or what?
Omg, this is weird ;) I think it's common to use glue, but I didn't know..
Invisible setting is haute jewellery … not the mass made pieces
Correct.
I saw someone once mentioning that her stones/flower petals fell out of the Rose de Noel earrings and I was shocked. I guess they are using glue for that. So when I saw your thumbnail, I immediately thought of those earrings. The amazing thing is those earrings are 28k.
Oh wow, what a bummer :(
can you please share how many VCA pieces you have in your collection? I think I have too many, but want to check in with you first and compare numbers. My collection is mostly earrings based, then necklaces, then bracelets. I own all Alhambra except for the newly purchased Perlee oversized hoops in RG.
I don't know honestly lol
There is no such thing as too many
@JLOinthecity - We need to see your VCA collection!
I was thinking the same thing!!
sometimes I really want to show it too thank you for the sweet comment xo@@linziibinzii
I expect glue in costume jewelry but not fine jewelry. For some reason I thought it was like a bezel setting. Why couldn’t they do that instead of glue the stone.
You're reading my mind. Ever since I filmed, I regretted not saying it. It's exactly like costume/fashion jewelry..
Hi!❤ I have been watching your channel and love it! Would you do a review on Tiffany & Co.? Thanks for your content💖
Aww, thank you very much!! I actually don't like jewelry that doesn't have individual serial number to each piece.
@@SibyllaMirage I may be asking the obvious, but this would be in case your jewelry is stolen or dealing with authentication? Is it based on quality? I am new to this and would like to start investing on luxury jewelry❤️ Thanks so much for your help!
No, I like the fact that the history of every piece is in their system forever (repairs, cleaning, alterations, stone replacement, etc). I like all of my pieces to be one of a kind, and an individual serial number makes all of them unique in a way. Tiffany isn't good quality at all in my opinion, macys level. @@dmsilverthorne2021
@@SibyllaMirage Wow! Good to know! I truly appreciate your feedback!❤️🙏🏻 Thanks so much😊
You're welcome.@@dmsilverthorne2021
Glueing stones and pearls in is a normal practice in jewelry making. But I 100% understand your disappointment. I would also not buy a glues piece.
Thanks :)
Porsche roof is glued with resin, it is unbelievable too
WHAT?! lol
I can’t with the glue…. I think you’ve got me almost completely not wanting to buy anymore VCA pieces. This is not good…
I agree, it should be, like one of my subscribers pointed out, this way only with costume jewelry and not fine jewelry..
@@SibyllaMirage I suppose the glue is absolutely necessary since there’s no prongs but for fine jewelry at these price range.. we should Not Be able to see the Glue with naked eye..Disappointed
Under a magnifying glass you can clearly see, but only on one, now I wonder why they aren't even the same..
@@SibyllaMirage I’m super ocd so that would bother me too …. Quality issues all the way I m sure.. inconsistent
yes :(@@liliz003
No matter if it's the @ #lvguci or any other, my steadfast belief stands that only practitioners can perceive dissimilarities in the sack's looks or the metal constituents.