First off, let’s be real, Van Cleef ain’t exactly cheap. We’re talking serious moolah here. I saw someone complaining about a $27 transfer fee for a sweet size heart necklace! Like, dude, if you’re sweating the $27, maybe Van Cleef isn’t your *thing* right now, ya know? Just sayin’.
But okay, back to the point. What *makes* something “the best” anyway? Is it the quality? Obvi, Van Cleef bangs on about “highest quality diamonds and gemstones” and all that jazz. They’re all about being fancy and picky with their materials, sourcing only “the best-quality gemstones.” Which, yeah, that’s probably true, they’re not gonna slap some cubic zirconia on a million-dollar necklace, right?
Then there’s the whole rep/dupe thing. I saw someone say “the rep feels more…” More *what*?! They just leave you hanging! But it makes you wonder, right? Are the real Van Cleefs *really* worth the price tag? Or are the dupes close enough that only a trained eye (or a super judgmental rich lady) could tell the difference? I mean, there are some good Van Cleef necklace dupes for like $15… but like, would you *really* feel the same wearing it? Probably not.
And let’s not forget the air gaps! Apparently, even Van Cleef can have “significant air gaps.” Seriously? For that price? You’d think they’d have some like, I dunno, magical air-gap-eliminating elves working overtime. LOL.
I think, honestly, “the best” Van Cleef depends on *you*. If you’re all about bragging rights and name recognition, you gotta go for the real deal. The association with royalty and style icons is a big flex. Plus, Richemont owns a big chunk of ’em now, so they’re definitely doing something right.
But if you just want something pretty and sparkly, and you’re not too fussed about the label, maybe a really good dupe is the way to go. Just… maybe don’t brag about it being real, ya know? Awkward.
