2020 Holiday Pendant

[mikimoto007]

Hi all! Loving the mod shots! It's a beautiful piece. Is anyone concerned about maintenance? I know it's all gold, no stones, but I understand the guilloche can't be restored if it's scratched. I'm thinking that as its a necklace, scratching isn't a major concern? Especially given that I won't be stacking it. I'm guessing it won't be possible to keep the lovely mirror shine? I'm worried about how it will look once the mirror shine is gone.

Also, am I correct in thinking that white gold will need to be re-dipped? I wonder how that will impact the guilloche

Sorry for so many questions! I'm hoping to make this my first VCA piece! It's so much harder when buying online.

 

[Onthego]

Comparison pic!
2020 holiday pendant vs new release YG guilloche

Until recently, I only wore gold jewelry. Then I started slowly mixing WG & YG rings. This is my first WG necklace! It’s so beautiful in person— EXTRA SPARKLY.

I posted videos on my IG

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Thank you for the comparison pic.
I have wanted the GMOP pendant for the longest, so when I knew it was coming in magic size I jumped at it. I was asked to pay the full amount to avoid price increase and that is exactly what happened. Picked it up yesterday and put a deposit for the HP. Now to start saving up for the magic guilloche for next year. Both look gorgeous on you.

 

[sunnylovesjewelry]

Thank you for the comparison pic.
I have wanted the GMOP pendant for the longest, so when I knew it was coming in magic size I jumped at it. I was asked to pay the full amount to avoid price increase and that is exactly what happened. Picked it up yesterday and put a deposit for the HP. Now to start saving up for the magic guilloche for next year. Both look gorgeous on you.

i’m considering the gmop pendant, but i feel like (i’ve only seen pictures, have yet to see in person), that set in pink gold, it’s too brownish. do you find that to be a problem irl?

 

[fashionelite]

Hi all! Loving the mod shots! It's a beautiful piece. Is anyone concerned about maintenance? I know it's all gold, no stones, but I understand the guilloche can't be restored if it's scratched. I'm thinking that as its a necklace, scratching isn't a major concern? Especially given that I won't be stacking it. I'm guessing it won't be possible to keep the lovely mirror shine? I'm worried about how it will look once the mirror shine is gone.

Also, am I correct in thinking that white gold will need to be re-dipped? I wonder how that will impact the guilloche

Sorry for so many questions! I'm hoping to make this my first VCA piece! It's so much harder when buying online.

I have this same question. I just put it on after showering yesterday but I’m too afraid to shower with it today. Will the clasp get loose if I keep taking it off and putting it on again daily?

 

[Frenchart88]

Hi all! Loving the mod shots! It's a beautiful piece. Is anyone concerned about maintenance? I know it's all gold, no stones, but I understand the guilloche can't be restored if it's scratched. I'm thinking that as its a necklace, scratching isn't a major concern? Especially given that I won't be stacking it. I'm guessing it won't be possible to keep the lovely mirror shine? I'm worried about how it will look once the mirror shine is gone.

Also, am I correct in thinking that white gold will need to be re-dipped? I wonder how that will impact the guilloche

Sorry for so many questions! I'm hoping to make this my first VCA piece! It's so much harder when buying online.

I own the 5-motif guilloche yg bracelet and find it super easy to care for - and I went for that one in all gold so it could get wet etc. I’ve had it for a year now and wear it pretty often and it hasn’t lost its shine one bit. So I would say it’s not as delicate as you may think. I’ve definitely banged it and can’t visibly see scratches because the mirror finish and way it reflects light hides everything.

I love the center diamond in the 2020 hp and did ask my SA about redipping since I had the same concern as you. He’s been with vca for quite some time and said he’s never seen a client have to redip a wg piece as it’s not really expected that they will lose their shine. I do think it’s a hardy piece and I personally would prefer it to any stone, but that’s because I wear a lot of lotions and sunscreens on my body (skincare junkie lol) and gold is just easier to work with in that situation.

I do think the yg guilloche pendant looks mature on me (but the bracelet is fun), so the chrome look to the 2020 hp is younger and more modern!

 

[Emily1830]

I have this same question. I just put it on after showering yesterday but I’m too afraid to shower with it today. Will the clasp get loose if I keep taking it off and putting it on again daily?

I have never had an issue with a clasp from a fine jewelry house, but I imagine if it were to have an issue, it would be easily fixed. I would be more concerned about damaging the actual item in the shower all the time. Honestly I don’t understand why people shower with fine jewelry; it really does not help in terms of maintaining its beauty and it takes minimal effort to take it off each day. The idea of soap scum, dirt, chemicals, etc. getting into my nice stuff grosses me out personally.

 

[fashionelite]

I have never had an issue with a clasp from a fine jewelry house, but I imagine if it were to have an issue, it would be easily fixed. I would be more concerned about damaging the actual item in the shower all the time. Honestly I don’t understand why people shower with fine jewelry; it really does not help in terms of maintaining its beauty and it takes minimal effort to take it off each day. The idea of soap scum, dirt, chemicals, etc. getting into my nice stuff grosses me out personally.

Thanks for the response. This is my second fine jewelry item after getting a Cartier love bangle earlier this year. Since I wear it 24/7 it lost some of its shine already and I don’t want that to happen to this pendant. I’ll be taking it off for workouts and showers then

 

[Emily1830]

Thanks for the response. This is my second fine jewelry item after getting a Cartier love bangle earlier this year. Since I wear it 24/7 it lost some of its shine already and I don’t want that to happen to this pendant. I’ll be taking it off for workouts and showers then

My SA said that you shouldn’t use anything abrasive, like a toothbrush, to clean Guilloche. Just water. (I got the YG earrings recently and am planning on getting the holiday pendant too.) If you take care of it, I’m sure the shine will still be there for a long time.

 

[mikimoto007]

I own the 5-motif guilloche yg bracelet and find it super easy to care for - and I went for that one in all gold so it could get wet etc. I’ve had it for a year now and wear it pretty often and it hasn’t lost its shine one bit. So I would say it’s not as delicate as you may think. I’ve definitely banged it and can’t visibly see scratches because the mirror finish and way it reflects light hides everything.

I love the center diamond in the 2020 hp and did ask my SA about redipping since I had the same concern as you. He’s been with vca for quite some time and said he’s never seen a client have to redip a wg piece as it’s not really expected that they will lose their shine. I do think it’s a hardy piece and I personally would prefer it to any stone, but that’s because I wear a lot of lotions and sunscreens on my body (skincare junkie lol) and gold is just easier to work with in that situation.

I do think the yg guilloche pendant looks mature on me (but the bracelet is fun), so the chrome look to the 2020 hp is younger and more modern!

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Thank you so much for your response! Your bracelet is divine - such a stunning stack.

That's reassuring to know he hasn't had a client need to re-dip a white gold piece. I'm a bit of a skincare nerd as well, hence why I would prefer not to get a piece with a stone. And I haven't heard of anyone from here having to re-dip a piece either - I must do a search.

 

[mikimoto007]

I have this same question. I just put it on after showering yesterday but I’m too afraid to shower with it today. Will the clasp get loose if I keep taking it off and putting it on again daily?

I typically don't shower and sleep in jewellery, so I'm always taking it on and off and I haven't had problems with a clasp before, but I think that would be largely fixable?

 

[JewelryLover101]

VCA uses Fedex Express delivery. Is your incompetent Fedex delivery guy handling FedEx Ground Shipment or FedEx Express shipment?

In my area, the FedEx Express deliveries are handled by different FedEx Sort facility than the FedEx Ground shipments. And, yes, signature upon delivery is required.

Same - deliveries are by FedEx Express with a different delivery person than Ground shipments. My Express delivery guy is very competent and friendly. He knows me by name now and always stops to chat...probably a sign I buy too much VCA They are not requiring signatures now, but they have to make sure someone answers the door before they leave the package.

 

[fice16]

Same - deliveries are by FedEx Express with a different delivery person than Ground shipments. My Express delivery guy is very competent and friendly. He knows me by name now and always stops to chat...probably a sign I buy too much VCA They are not requiring signatures now, but they have to make sure someone answers the door before they leave the package.

Yes, you are right. FedEx Express nowadays ensure that someone is answering the door and inside the house before leaving package, in lieu of physically signing for the package as COVID safety Precaution.

 

[Onthego]

i’m considering the gmop pendant, but i feel like (i’ve only seen pictures, have yet to see in person), that set in pink gold, it’s too brownish. do you find that to be a problem irl?

I have the Magic GMOP ring set in yellow gold. I love it. The grey mother of pearl has hints of green and I would say maybe bronze and grey. Not brown really. On my skin I prefer YG but I really am loving the GMOP in the magic size with the PK. So it does have some hints of bronze, but not a problem for me at all. I love it.

 

[sunnylovesjewelry]

I have the Magic GMOP ring set in yellow gold. I love it. The grey mother of pearl has hints of green and I would say maybe bronze and grey. Not brown really. On my skin I prefer YG but I really am loving the GMOP in the magic size with the PK. So it does have some hints of bronze, but not a problem for me at all. I love it.

would love to see some mod shots if possible!

 

[kimber418]

Does VCA ship via Fedex or UPS in the U.S? I dislike my incompetent Fedex delivery guy immensely so I'm hoping they use UPS. Also, do they require signature upon delivery?

My VCA has always been FedEx.