advice on hammered gold 5 motifs bracelet and quartz crystal 5 motifs bracelet
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yes I did and they are not taking deposits at this moment. That's why I'm considering buying preloved
Given the proliferation of reproduction (with VCA logo) and dupes (without), i strongly suggest waiting for the list to reopen.
This piece has been widely reproduced, as VCA failed to take steps to protect the Alhambra intellectual property decades ago. It also lost its legal case in international courts more recently. Recent CAD technology enables exact reproduction. And, VCA paperwork is even easier to replicate.
if a person wishes to purchase an authentic alhambra bracelet, I would only recommend boutique.
the rock crystal, I believe, as per an IRL friend who is a VIP VCA client, is offered to established clients of the house.
should you wish to purchase legitimate secondary market VCA, you might try Briony Raymond, who worked for VCA for years. She has her own atelier, and she does sell some rare vintage pieces, like turquoise. The reason why I suggest her is not only bc of her expertise, but it’s likely that she can also get the provenance as she may source from former VCA clients.
however, i have only purchased VCA from the boutique.
This piece has been widely reproduced, as VCA failed to take steps to protect the Alhambra intellectual property decades ago. It also lost its legal case in international courts more recently. Recent CAD technology enables exact reproduction. And, VCA paperwork is even easier to replicate.
if a person wishes to purchase an authentic alhambra bracelet, I would only recommend boutique.
the rock crystal, I believe, as per an IRL friend who is a VIP VCA client, is offered to established clients of the house.
should you wish to purchase legitimate secondary market VCA, you might try Briony Raymond, who worked for VCA for years. She has her own atelier, and she does sell some rare vintage pieces, like turquoise. The reason why I suggest her is not only bc of her expertise, but it’s likely that she can also get the provenance as she may source from former VCA clients.
however, i have only purchased VCA from the boutique.
Thank you for your comments, I'll contact Brinoy Raymond to ask about the rock crystal. I would prefer to get VCA from the boutique as well but feel so unbearable to have to wait a year for the items:,( I felt it's harder and harder to get an item I desire now. I might still wait for a while to see if I can find a hammered one in store since I live right by 5th ave, but I heard a rumor about the rock crystal is not in production this year.
Yes I would definitely try Briony Raymond as I got vintage turquoise earrings from her.
I would wait for the list to reopen as the superfakes are too good to take a chance. I always say that VCA collection building requires patience.
I emailed her earlier today and hopefully hear back soon
I wish I can be more patient but it's also about if there is any availability for crystal ones again (also it's for vip)