[REAL vs. FAKE] VCA Vintage Alhambra Bracelet - Comparing SUPER-FAKE to Genuine | My First Luxury

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.

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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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[janelee]

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. 👍

[lillylee]

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.

[marinavor]

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 :))

[nikkil]

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.

[alexadr]

I don’t care if it’s fake as long as it’s real gold and mother of pearl. 😜

[Cate]

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.

[luxpetite]

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 🥰

[helloxluxury]

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! 😘💕

[xeracalm]

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

[fabulousirene]

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 ❤️

[kazaabitboll]

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.

[melikeetoo]

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.

[billiexluxury]

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!

[annc]

Wow, the flaws on the super fake will be really hard to spot with just the naked eye😱

[vinesharlsibal]

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.

[BlackandGoldStyle]

I love it when you tried them with the closed eyes, this is so much fun

[Iihgyedvjiyfvbjgddn]

Well if the fakes are at this level, i would go with it😂 if its very much cheaper than the real one

[pinkbn]

❤️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.

[kklvoescc]

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! 🥰🥰🥰

[ashleywilson]

Where did you get the super fake from?