We were at Hudson Yards looking at a patek for DH at watches of Switzerland. We couldn’t get into Cartier bc we didn’t have an appointment. I didn’t think I was a VCA person, but VCA was across the corridor, and the VCA guard said we could just walk in. . . So after a very fun time in one of the rooms where they let me try on everything I wanted (I had called my Verdura SA to ask her for her VCA suggestions for me) and it turns out that the retail jewelry and watch world is small and all of the people who have helped us at Lange, Verdura and VCA all know each other well socially. everyone weighed in and decided this six motif dark grey, white and black magic necklace was the best first one for me. I find buying jewelry is a group effort, and I’m most comfortable when DH, Jewelry professional, and I all love the piece. It changes color in different light. My requirements for a piece of jewelry are : it has to go with jeans, a tshirt and sneakers; it has to mix well with my other jewelry but not match; and, it has to look like it could have always lived on my person, not look brand new). And, I ran it thorough @papertiger criteria too (your points re wearability, durability, non-starter, etc. from the designer jewelry thread). They also invited us to view this new collection up at the flagship (which is actually our neighborhood store) and said they would come uptown to show us stuff. So it was a really nice first experience.
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Well, I must say, for someone who didn't think they were a VCA person I think you look very 'at home' in that beautiful necklace - not that I want enable you
Stunn-i-n g. If I looked that good it would difficult to get out of my head. How did it feel? Yes, the luxury world is surprisingly small and I am so pleased they treated you so well. Good to know, service is so important.
