5 motifs bracelet resizing help

[kikirabbit]

I have an opportunity to get a preloved 5 motifs bracelet in carnelian at a great price. However the seller said that the length is 18cm and my wrist is only 13.5cm.

I know I'd have to get it shortened as I prefer a closer fit, maybe around 16cm. I'm assuming that VCA would remove the links closest to the clasp, would this spoil the symmetry of the bracelet since now the spacing between the motifs will be uneven?

If there's no way around this I may go for the single motif bracelet instead as it can be shortened without this issue.

Help please? Thank you!

 

[Toronto24]

Although I have not personally had a bracelet shortened, I believe VCA would remove links evenly between all motifs. Similarly when lengthening they add links evenly between all motifs

 

[LisetteEsq]

Yes, they remove links in between each motif to keep the symmetry. I have had all of my bracelets shortened and they give you the extra links with it.

 

[kikirabbit]

Although I have not personally had a bracelet shortened, I believe VCA would remove links evenly between all motifs. Similarly when lengthening they add links evenly between all motifs

Yes, they remove links in between each motif to keep the symmetry. I have had all of my bracelets shortened and they give you the extra links with it.

Thanks for the info [emoji2]

Hopefully I'll get to do a reveal soon.

 

[mimibee]

Yes, they remove links in between each motif to keep the symmetry. I have had all of my bracelets shortened and they give you the extra links with it.

How much does it cost to remove some links?

 

[LisetteEsq]

How much does it cost to remove some links?

It was free to remove the links when I purchased brand new. I am not sure if they would charge for a pre-loved piece but if they did I imagine it would not be that much.

 

[NikkisABagGirl]

Yes, they remove links in between each motif to keep the symmetry. I have had all of my bracelets shortened and they give you the extra links with it.

I wonder why they didn't give me the extra links. I had mine recently shortened right after purchase at Neiman's VCA. Oh well, probably to late to ask about it now. I had no idea. I will know for future though.

 

[LisetteEsq]

I wonder why they didn't give me the extra links. I had mine recently shortened right after purchase at Neiman's VCA. Oh well, probably to late to ask about it now. I had no idea. I will know for future though.

Ask your SA about this. I buy from NM too and you should receive them with the bracelet. They might still be able to easily get them to you.

 

[NikkisABagGirl]

Ask your SA about this. I buy from NM too and you should receive them with the bracelet. They might still be able to easily get them to you.

Thanks, will do. It would definitely be better to have them.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I wonder why they didn't give me the extra links. I had mine recently shortened right after purchase at Neiman's VCA. Oh well, probably to late to ask about it now. I had no idea. I will know for future though.

Might be worth asking for them.
In the future you might wish to add them back.

 

[NikkisABagGirl]

Might be worth asking for them.
In the future you might wish to add them back.

Definitely a good idea as all my jewelry will go to my daughter and her wrist size may be different once she grows more.

 

[partialtopink]

Reviving this post with a few questions:

1. What constitutes a link? My SA seemed to suggest a link is actually two segments together? It was suggested to me to take off two links, but I don’t know how that would look on my bracelet and worry about unevenness. Right now my bracelet hangs over my hand and can be slipped off with a lot of effort.
2. If I gain a lot of weight (God forbid) will VCA charge to put the links back on?
3. How long does the adjustment take?

 

[MYH]

Reviving this post with a few questions:

1. What constitutes a link? My SA seemed to suggest a link is actually two segments together? It was suggested to me to take off two links, but I don’t know how that would look on my bracelet and worry about unevenness. Right now my bracelet hangs over my hand and can be slipped off with a lot of effort.
2. If I gain a lot of weight (God forbid) will VCA charge to put the links back on?
3. How long does the adjustment take?

Yes a link is actually two segments

I had 2 links taken out too. They were taken out between the 2 clovers on the ends. I took a pic for you to see. It’s really not noticeable when worn that it’s not completely symmetrical.

If you have a good relationship with your VCA, I don’t think they will charge to put them back in later on. If you’re more of an occasional buyer, they probably will.

The adjustment takes about 1-2weeks.

 

[NM lady]

Reviving this post with a few questions:

1. What constitutes a link? My SA seemed to suggest a link is actually two segments together? It was suggested to me to take off two links, but I don’t know how that would look on my bracelet and worry about unevenness. Right now my bracelet hangs over my hand and can be slipped off with a lot of effort.
2. If I gain a lot of weight (God forbid) will VCA charge to put the links back on?
3. How long does the adjustment take?

"Links" are coupled. Two visible links are considered one link. Do get the best wearable fit. Your bracelet should be comfortable and bring you no worry of loosing it. YES! VCA will put the links back in for you in many cases complementary you keep up with them.

 

[partialtopink]

Yes a link is actually two segments

I had 2 links taken out too. They were taken out between the 2 clovers on the ends. I took a pic for you to see. It’s really not noticeable when worn that it’s not completely symmetrical.

If you have a good relationship with your VCA, I don’t think they will charge to put them back in later on. If you’re more of an occasional buyer, they probably will.

The adjustment takes about 1-2weeks.

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Thank you so much! This was so helpful! Beautiful bracelet and even more beautiful H Collection. I was considering the MOP, but ultimately went with the gold.