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#586
Hi all, spoke to SA today who confirmed the following whilst checking on the system and in their reference book, not going to mention which store but a good source in case they read this thread:

GMOP 20 motif/pave diamonds in PG (no ten motif in this!)
GMOP 5 motif/pave diamonds in PG bracelet
GMOP motif/pave diamond earrings
And confirmed there will be no ring as yet

Along with the above and launching at the same time next month will be:
Rock crystal (transparent stone) 10 motif in YG (not paved as above)
Rock crystal ". ". 5 motif in YG (not paved)

SA also mentioned that later in the year but before the LE holiday pendant comes out, there will be another 10/20 motif necklace with matching bracelet and paved with alternating diamond motifs but the stone is yet to be confirmed. I got a little excited because the SA mentioned it may be blue stone but definitely not turquoise. So I can only imagine that it could be lapis or a ceramic stone version.

GMOP or lapis either way I would be happy
 
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#587
Forgot to mention, the GMOP and rock crystal with not be limited and will join the current lines in the Alhambra range, unlike the watches which are limited to 50 pieces each.

Though if later on in the year they do a blue coloured stone it can't be lapis as they're already produced this. I just hope it's some other semi pres. stone!

It's a real same that they only use turquoise and coral in the high end pieces, would love to purchase a 20 motif in either one!
 
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#588
VCAforever said:
Hi all, spoke to SA today who confirmed the following whilst checking on the system and in their reference book, not going to mention which store but a good source in case they read this thread:

GMOP 20 motif/pave diamonds in PG (no ten motif in this!)
GMOP 5 motif/pave diamonds in PG bracelet
GMOP motif/pave diamond earrings
And confirmed there will be no ring as yet

Along with the above and launching at the same time next month will be:
Rock crystal (transparent stone) 10 motif in YG (not paved as above)
Rock crystal ". ". 5 motif in YG (not paved)

SA also mentioned that later in the year but before the LE holiday pendant comes out, there will be another 10/20 motif necklace with matching bracelet and paved with alternating diamond motifs but the stone is yet to be confirmed. I got a little excited because the SA mentioned it may be blue stone but definitely not turquoise. So I can only imagine that it could be lapis or a ceramic stone version.

GMOP or lapis either way I would be happy
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Thank you so much for the update! At last some clarity..... can’t wait to hear about the blue that’s expected later this year.
I’ve only seen rock crystal once in combination with turquoise and diamonds which I assume was a special order for Liz Taylor
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I really don’t understand why they can find another mine for turquoise, obviously the one in Arizona was really unique, but now so many other jewelry houses are bringing out turquoise... surely they can find something suitable. Even back in the day when it was still available there was a big difference in shade just like there is now with carnelian, so it’s never been 100%perfect .
 
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#590
VCAforever said:
Hi all, spoke to SA today who confirmed the following whilst checking on the system and in their reference book, not going to mention which store but a good source in case they read this thread:

GMOP 20 motif/pave diamonds in PG (no ten motif in this!)
GMOP 5 motif/pave diamonds in PG bracelet
GMOP motif/pave diamond earrings
And confirmed there will be no ring as yet

Along with the above and launching at the same time next month will be:
Rock crystal (transparent stone) 10 motif in YG (not paved as above)
Rock crystal ". ". 5 motif in YG (not paved)

SA also mentioned that later in the year but before the LE holiday pendant comes out, there will be another 10/20 motif necklace with matching bracelet and paved with alternating diamond motifs but the stone is yet to be confirmed. I got a little excited because the SA mentioned it may be blue stone but definitely not turquoise. So I can only imagine that it could be lapis or a ceramic stone version.

GMOP or lapis either way I would be happy
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The YG and Rock Crystal is intriguing....do you know if it will be alternating with solid YG or just all pieces as Rock Crystal?
 
#592
rhm said:
This is another one of Elizabeth Taylor's rock crystal 20 motif necklace.
Sold for $47.5K at the Christie's auction......

Frow afar, they look like MOP but I'm sure on skin, it will be 100% transparent.
I don't know how I feel about that.... I don't know if people who already own MOP would actually buy these?
Isn't rock crystal fragile as well?
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https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-rock-crystal-alhambra-necklace-by-van-5502438-details.aspx
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Exactly, it’s practically completely transparent like glass. I suppose a lot will depend on the skin tone, dont think it would do much for anyone with a pale complexion.
And anyways, I think that all these translucent stones look best when there is light coming through them, as with green chrysoprase.... so a pair of dangling earrings with the motifs could look very interesting, but that’s never going to happen.
 
#593
VCAforever, I was stunned to read there will be no 10 motif Gray MOP/pave pink gold! That was the piece I had kind of put into my budget anticipating that it would be offered. I am so looking forward to anything with Gray MOP- I am so gratified to learn they may be incorporating gray moving forward as a regular offering. I just wish they would offer it without the pave, I would buy a 10, 20 and earrings!
 
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#594
klynneann said:
Isn't Rock Crystal quartz? I'm not sure how I feel about paying VCA prices for quartz...
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All Alhambra stones are semiprecious or porcelain and on their own are not very expensive...
But there is a very big difference in the quality that VCA source for their designs and what is available elsewhere, VCA only use the best, hence the lack of turquoise.....
 
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#595
911snowball said:
VCAforever, I was stunned to read there will be no 10 motif Gray MOP/pave pink gold! That was the piece I had kind of put into my budget anticipating that it would be offered. I am so looking forward to anything with Gray MOP- I am so gratified to learn they may be incorporating gray moving forward as a regular offering. I just wish they would offer it without the pave, I would buy a 10, 20 and earrings!
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+1 million!
 
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911snowball said:
VCAforever, I was stunned to read there will be no 10 motif Gray MOP/pave pink gold! That was the piece I had kind of put into my budget anticipating that it would be offered. I am so looking forward to anything with Gray MOP- I am so gratified to learn they may be incorporating gray moving forward as a regular offering. I just wish they would offer it without the pave, I would buy a 10, 20 and earrings!
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My guess is that the gray that becomes part of the permanent collection will not have pave....only the LE items.
Just a guess....
 
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lovevca said:
Onyx and chalcedony are both part of the quartz family. In my mind, VCA's supreme hand craftmanship and elegant style is what makes it expensive....and timeless.
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You are exactly right.
Take mother of pearl, for example. You can find bathroom tiles created from mother pearl.....
For some strange reason I still have a hard time paying $$$ for porcelain, however. Perhaps because it is man made.
 
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