Okay, let’s talk about this VCA Guilloche necklace I’ve been messing around with. I got my hands on this piece, and it’s pretty, but taking care of it is a bit of a thing.
First off, I had to figure out what this thing even is. Guilloche, right? Sounds fancy. Turns out, it’s some old-school way of carving lines into metal, like how they used to do it way back when. VCA started using it like a hundred years ago, so it’s got some history. When I first got it, I was just admiring the craftsmanship, honestly. It looked way too delicate to handle roughly, so I took my time getting familiar with it.
Then came the cleaning part. I tried using a Q-tip to get into those tiny grooves. It kinda worked, but it took forever. I realized that using a Q-tip every now and then actually keeps it looking pretty good. And let me tell you, this guilloche thing is way cooler than those other stones they use. It’s got this shine that you just don’t see on regular jewelry. It was really annoying to get the Q-tip in there, but I did it.
Figuring Out How to Store It
Now, storing this necklace, that’s another story. I learned the hard way that you can’t just throw it in with your other stuff. After a few weeks of just leaving it out, I noticed it was starting to look a bit dull. I did some digging around and found out you gotta keep these things separate, protected. I ended up getting a special pouch for it, soft on the inside, so it doesn’t get scratched.
- Don’t mix it up: I started keeping it away from my other jewelry.
- Soft pouch: Got a little bag just for this necklace.
- Check on it: Every once in a while, I take it out, look it over, make sure it’s still good.
Wearing It Out
Wearing it is pretty straightforward. I don’t wear it every day, mostly ’cause I don’t want to mess it up. But when I do, I make sure I’m not layering it with a bunch of other necklaces. Learned that from trying to bundle up in the winter – too many layers and things get tangled. Same goes for rings and bracelets, don’t want them banging into each other. This was tough for me to do, but I started by wearing it only on weekends, which made it easier.
Keeping It Clean
I also found out that you can soak some jewelry in warm water to clean it. I haven’t tried that with this necklace yet, ’cause I’m a bit scared to. I stick to the Q-tip method for now. It’s slow, but it works. I did try the warm water thing with another piece though, and it did get some gunk off. It was satisfying to see the dirt come off, I’ve got to say. This weekend I’ll try using the warm water method on my necklace. I’ll just put it in for a few minutes.
So yeah, that’s my whole thing with this VCA necklace. It’s nice to have, a bit of work to take care of, but it’s worth it. You just gotta know what you’re doing, or at least be willing to figure it out. And honestly, it’s a pretty cool piece to have in my collection. I’m no expert, but to my eyes, it looks legit and well-made. I’m happy with it.