2018 - 50th ANNIVERSARY of the ALHAMBRA

[Stardust Andromeda]

Do you like it? I guess by “sharp” you mean the intense blue in the 3 motifs? Do you have any more pics?

What are the characteristics of this stone? Does it have striations or is just a flat colour? Is it translucent?

You need to ask your SA if it forms part of the permanent collection, because those of us in other markets wouldn’t be able to see in real life for another few months. You can hold off on your decision if it does.


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Based on my brief telephone call with VCA HK, the color is a solid blue (unlike chalcedony) and it is translucent. the blue agate is similar to carnelian.

Hopefully, tomorrow I can find some time to view and take pics. The bracelet is immediately available to any walk in customers - but the necklace is now out of stock.

 

[HADASSA]

Based on my brief telephone call with VCA HK, the color is a solid blue (unlike chalcedony) and it is translucent. the blue agate is similar to carnelian.

Hopefully, tomorrow I can find some time to view and take pics. The bracelet is immediately available to any walk in customers - but the necklace is now out of stock.

Thank you Star [emoji294]️ [emoji257]

Your description of the stone is exactly what most of us appreciate when we can’t see IRL [emoji1360][emoji1374]

Was hoping for some gorgeous striations but I guess that’s not going to happen for me [emoji20]


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[luvprada]

For my birthday this past week, I treated myself to the pink gold/pave earrings. Waiting to receive them after the tension is loosened. I cannot wait!

I think these will be an everyday piece and I also plan to wear them for my upcoming wedding in September! (Whatever it takes to justify a purchase!) [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

I hope VCA will continue to expand their rose gold offerings!

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I have them also and love them. Enjoy!

 

[Oleandered]

The color of blue agate is sharp, I took another photo to show the color from different angle.

should I take it? Pls give me some advice, thx

This looks incredible! You should definitely take it. I know I would *waiting game*

 

[Stardust Andromeda]

Reporting back from VCA HK - all agate bracelets (like the 10 motif necklaces) have now been sold. I think TPFers are somewhat responsible? wahaha. Anyhow, I did see the last bracelet which had been reserved - photos simply cannot capture the brilliance of its blue (think about turquoise). In the photos, the blue looks somewhat darker and lifeless. I liken it to a "blue" carnelian (not chalcedony, nor malachite) ... however, at night, the carnelian may appear somewhat black but the agate is still very obviously blue.

It will be launched worldwide in November. So stock will be replenished in Hong Kong in November. According to the SA, no news yet on whether the agate will form a permanent collection.

Since I like my pieces to be limited or no longer in production, I guess, I will wait and see.

 

[lynne_ross]

Reporting back from VCA HK - all agate bracelets (like the 10 motif necklaces) have now been sold. I think TPFers are somewhat responsible? wahaha. Anyhow, I did see the last bracelet which had been reserved - photos simply cannot capture the brilliance of its blue (think about turquoise). In the photos, the blue looks somewhat darker and lifeless. I liken it to a "blue" carnelian (not chalcedony, nor malachite) ... however, at night, the carnelian may appear somewhat black but the agate is still very obviously blue.

It will be launched worldwide in November. So stock will be replenished in Hong Kong in November. According to the SA, no news yet on whether the agate will form a permanent collection.

Since I like my pieces to be limited or no longer in production, I guess, I will wait and see.

Do you know if the price of the necklace and bracelet are comparable to other stones currently in collection (ie malachite)? Preparing my wallet for the launch here

 

[Stardust Andromeda]

Do you know if the price of the necklace and bracelet are comparable to other stones currently in collection (ie malachite)? Preparing my wallet for the launch here

The agate bracelet costs HK$34,000. The HK prices are not published on the VCA website but I would think this is about the price of a carnelian bracelet.

 

[valnsw]

To my understanding, the price for the blue agate will start from 4000 euros and range up to 14,000 euros. There will be the 10 motif necklace.

I was told it would be launched in November too.

Can’t wait for it to hit the boutiques!

 

[ShoooSh]

That blue agate has literally touched my soul [emoji170]

 

[HADASSA]

To my understanding, the price for the blue agate will start from 4000 euros and range up to 14,000 euros. There will be the 10 motif necklace.

I was told it would be launched in November too.

Can’t wait for it to hit the boutiques!

EUR 14,000 for what exactly? A 20-motifs perhaps?

Thinking EUR 8,250 is the price for the 10-motifs (pic previously posted by @Rami00), so when this is officially launched in November, it will include the 20-motifs [emoji1374]

 

[HADASSA]

The app never allows me to edit my post to add a pic. It just does not show up.

 

[ShoooSh]

Ladies reporting from Dubai ..
Bracelet is 16900 AED
Necklace (10 motifs) is 33700 AED

Preorder has started and you must pay 100% payment to guarantee obtaining your pieces, AND you cant place an order for either, you HAVE to go for both pieces (50,600AED)or else its not possible to get any piece from the blue agate .. wth?!
SA was like “VCA is treating their pieces like real estate & wont risk doing partial deposit with a maybe yes/no from end users” .. ☠️☠️☠️☠️

Im trying another store in AbuDhabi tomorrow & will c if its the case there also ..

 

[HADASSA]

Ladies reporting from Dubai ..
Bracelet is 16900 AED
Necklace (10 motifs) is 33700 AED

Preorder has started and you must pay 100% payment to guarantee obtaining your pieces, AND you cant place an order for either, you HAVE to go for both pieces (50,600AED)or else its not possible to get any piece from the blue agate .. wth?!
SA was like “VCA is treating their pieces like real estate & wont risk doing partial deposit with a maybe yes/no from end users” .. ☠️☠️☠️☠️

Im trying another store in AbuDhabi tomorrow & will c if its the case there also ..

Isn’t this like buying “cat in bag?” What if you don’t like the shade of blue that you get? Will you be stuck with it? Or worse, a credit note for that amount?

VCA is that cash strapped that they are taking 100% to put into production ? What happened to the 30% deposit to reserve?

 

[ShoooSh]

Isn’t this like buying “cat in bag?” What if you don’t like the shade of blue that you get? Will you be stuck with it? Or worse, a credit note for that amount?

Thats what i told him, VCA cant force us to buy pieces that we ONLY saw in pictures.. never checked it IRL or tried it on , i cant waste my money blindly ..
its the very same “theme” they lectured us last year when news of lapis/ turquoise was leaked, store manager was like “be ready to pay 500k AED” (full set) .. just trust me and ill guarantee you the ultimate pieces ,, based on ? “My word”

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[HADASSA]

Thats what i told him, VCA cant force us to buy pieces that we ONLY saw in pictures.. never checked it IRL or tried it on , i cant waste my money blindly ..
its the very same “theme” they lectured us last year when news of lapis/ turquoise was leaked, store manager was like “be ready to pay 500k AED” (full set) .. just trust me and ill guarantee you the ultimate pieces ,, based on ? “My word”

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Technically, this is being treated as a "Made to Order" item