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alo6 · Apr 29th, 2009, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by butterfly36029

alo6! those are the studs I want!! h ow much where they if you don't mind me asking? Thanks!! I want them sooo bad in turquoise!!

You must get them. I love love love them. They are so great for everyday and go well with jeans. I got the last pair in London too! I got them for 1300gbp (tax inc). Unfortunately I am a resident here and couldn't get the VAT back!

butterfly36029 · Apr 29th, 2009, 05:46 PM

thanks alo6 for the info!!!

mrb4bags · Apr 29th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Supergirljen your bracelet is gorgeous. I love turquoise with wg.

Alo6 the turquoise studs look beautiful.

calisnoopy · Apr 29th, 2009, 10:27 PM

wow love your studs alo6 are those the mini or the small stud size?

calisnoopy · Apr 29th, 2009, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by La Vanguardia

Hi everyone! I finally couldn't resist the urge to enter our local VC&A dealer so ... I got these pieces this week. I've always loved the Alhambra collection in YG with white mother of pearl and I finally surrendered to its calling lol!

- Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 motif, in YG
- Vintage Alhambra ear studs ... they're really tiny but super duper cute

Well, I just got hit by the price increase but I only had the urge to buy them now lol! Love them to bits and next, I'm thinking of either getting the Vintage Alhambra 10 motif necklace or just the simple necklace with a clover pendant. I'm debating over being "decorative" or "practical" lol!

looks gorgy!!!

are yours the mini or the small studs? i have the mini studs which are tiny but cute :)

La Vanguardia · Apr 30th, 2009, 03:40 AM

alo6 - Love your new studs! Glad I could inspire you!

calisnoopy - My studs are the same size as alo6. I don't know if they're mini or small. So far, I've only seen two sizes at the boutique -- one which is the same size as the clover on the bracelets and the other is this smaller size.

Kamilla850 · Apr 30th, 2009, 12:26 PM

I have recently been bitten by the Van Cleef bug.
Will you VC experts please tell me if anyone's had success with negotiating a price at jewelry stores or are these pieces always sold at full retail? I have an opportunity to buy some pieces at 40% off but not sure if that's a standard discount offered at stores.

meghankkg · Apr 30th, 2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Kamilla850

I have recently been bitten by the Van Cleef bug.
Will you VC experts please tell me if anyone's had success with negotiating a price at jewelry stores or are these pieces always sold at full retail? I have an opportunity to buy some pieces at 40% off but not sure if that's a standard discount offered at stores.

I had no luck negotiating a discount at the Van Cleef store...

Kamilla850 · Apr 30th, 2009, 01:38 PM

^^Thanks for your input. I wouldn't expect to receive a discount at the VC&A boutique since since they must follow corporate pricing.
My question is more so for those that have purchased at jewelry stores (not VC&A boutiques) that are authorized dealers.

Sammyjoe · Apr 30th, 2009, 03:03 PM

I think part of the problem with VCA is that they have very few AD's, most of their stock is contained with the VCA Boutiques. Someone may know an AD though.

In the UK, they are sold mainly in VCA directly or you could try to find a secondhand piece through different stores.

Hopefully someone can jump in with more ideas.

Sammyjoe · Apr 30th, 2009, 06:08 PM

I found out that sometimes a website called Signed Pieces gets VCA items in, these are pre owned.

Hopefully someone can chime in with other ideas.

Kamilla850 · May 1st, 2009, 02:46 PM

I took advantage of the discount for this Magic Alhambra necklace. I am still hyperventilating from this but knowing now that getting VC&A at discount is next to impossible makes it a little easier to breathe.
I sure hope that VC&A isn't addictive because then I'm in trouble.

jayjay77 · May 1st, 2009, 02:51 PM

Kamilla -- that is stunning! ... and I can't believe you got a 40% discount!! It would be a crime not to get some VCA at that price!

Kamilla850 · May 1st, 2009, 02:53 PM

Thank you jayjay! It was actually 60% discount.

Queenie · May 1st, 2009, 03:12 PM

Wow Kamilla, this is so amazing!!

Apr 29th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#152
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Apr 30th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#157
Kamilla850 Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,715	I have recently been bitten by the Van Cleef bug. Will you VC experts please tell me if anyone's had success with negotiating a price at jewelry stores or are these pieces always sold at full retail? I have an opportunity to buy some pieces at 40% off but not sure if that's a standard discount offered at stores.
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Apr 30th, 2009, 03:03 PM	#160
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,819	I think part of the problem with VCA is that they have very few AD's, most of their stock is contained with the VCA Boutiques. Someone may know an AD though. In the UK, they are sold mainly in VCA directly or you could try to find a secondhand piece through different stores. Hopefully someone can jump in with more ideas.
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Apr 30th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#161
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,819	I found out that sometimes a website called Signed Pieces gets VCA items in, these are pre owned. Hopefully someone can chime in with other ideas.
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,819	__________________ 1 Cabat Noce ( Thx Doloresmia and TankerToad!)

Apr 29th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#153
mrb4bags Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 413	Supergirljen your bracelet is gorgeous. I love turquoise with wg. Alo6 the turquoise studs look beautiful.

Apr 29th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#154
calisnoopy HK, LA and DC now =) Joined: Apr 2006 Location: HK, LA, DC Posts: 3,410	wow love your studs alo6 are those the mini or the small stud size?

Apr 30th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#159
Kamilla850 Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,715	^^Thanks for your input. I wouldn't expect to receive a discount at the VC&A boutique since since they must follow corporate pricing. My question is more so for those that have purchased at jewelry stores (not VC&A boutiques) that are authorized dealers.

May 1st, 2009, 02:51 PM	#163
jayjay77 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,616	Kamilla -- that is stunning! ... and I can't believe you got a 40% discount!! It would be a crime not to get some VCA at that price!

May 1st, 2009, 02:53 PM	#164
Kamilla850 Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,715	Thank you jayjay! It was actually 60% discount.

May 1st, 2009, 03:12 PM	#165
Queenie {Heart} My KP! Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,870	Wow Kamilla, this is so amazing!!
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