$6k to spend at BV; advice

Andiamo $4.5k in the mini size so you can wear it day to night and hands free with the shoulder strap that can double up and crossbody. Or if you’re feeling extra fancy the Andiamo with the metal and leather chain. Then add a pair of shoes or a belt for fun! Boom. $6k gone 😭❤️
I’m not a huge Andiamo fan for some reason. I like the clutch and am into the large a bit slouchy but not excited by the more regular sizesz

Trinity Mini Earring - new?

Here are the love hoops for comparison. Not the best pic, and the studs don’t look right with them proportion wise, but it might be helpful to see the hoop sizes on the same person. These are much lighter than the Trinity ones. The Trinity feels more substantial. I wasn’t planning on getting the D’amour studs, but the SA was doing her job too well!!
I’ve been debating between these single love hoops and the new mini trinity. Do you prefer one over the other?
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VCA Magic

I have the gmop and as mentioned, the versatility is fantastic. With just the jump loops, you get 6 different lengths.
I’m 5’9” and my go to is doubled up on the last or second hole, or long on the second hole. (Full length is too long for me as I an short waisted)

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How can I order the attentive tabby? Is that an SO? 😻
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Pre-spend history necessary for holiday pendant?

What my SA previously advised is that each SA may be allotted 2-5 pieces pieces depending on their own status in the store based on their sales. Some SAs who are superstars can get 30-50 necklaces to give out to their clients as they please. I'm not a huge spender by any means but have an amazing relationship with my SA and she always allots one for me each year. It's sort of like hermes where you need to build a relationship with your SA. If they like you, they'll try harder to get you what you want.
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Authenticator - pre-loved VCA jewelry?

The longer you wait, I think the harder it will be to dispute the charges. However, I have never done this, so I don’t know from personal experience.

If the earrings are an exact CAD replica, it may be difficult to judge

@kashmira, if carnelian from the boutique is another option for you, I would recommend that route. Esp. Bc I believe that what you want is a very popular , often replicated, combo. I personally would not want to risk an external authenticater with even a prominent auction house. But, of course everyone’s tolerance level is different, and this is simply my own opinion :smile:

The reason why Briony Raymond is so trusted is bc she may have personal knowledge of the seller in addition to her own professional expertise

Good luck
I have decided not to place a bid! When I received more information there are some issues that is not right and without any logic explanation there is no way I will bid on them. I never got a reply regarding what to do if they turn out to be fake and when I highlighted the "differences" I don't feel I was taken really seriously.

Really dark carnelian (like bordeaux) certainly could be an option but there is no VCA store where I live and I cannot visit one often so I am not sure that is even possible. I don't think buying from a seller in the US is a good option unfortunately as I am in Europe and would have to add on 25% VAT (plus possible customs charges).
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