Anyone shop in Japan recently?
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Thanks for that update! I really had hopes of finding the 5 motif guilloche bracelet but now it looks I might have better chances of winning the lottery lol. Do you remember where you saw the mop bracelet? Also, do you have a contact that you can share?
I am searching for the contact information of a Van Cleef sales associate in Osaka to buy our wedding rings. If anyone has a contact, would they please share? Would be very grateful! Thank you.
Stopped by all 3 Ginza locations yesterday looking for either a basic 5-motif Vintage Alhambra or 6-motif Sweet Alhambra bracelet. Ginza Maison showed me the rose gold diamond 5-motif Vintage Alhambra, Ginza Six offered a Lucky Spring 5-motif rose gold with carnelian, mother of Pearl, and onyx.
Basically was told that there were none of the basic vintage Alhambras as they were sold out in Japan currently.
Basically was told that there were none of the basic vintage Alhambras as they were sold out in Japan currently.
Thanks for the update. Been eyeing on any updates for Japan stock. I'm off to Japan in couple of weeks & managed to book online appt at Ginza Maison. I've also reached out to a SA based in Kyoto & he was kind enough to reply me & said that all 5 motif Alhambra bracelets no stock 😢 but if happen to have 1 by miracle he'll let me know. I am looking for Guilloche, Carnelian or Onyx in YG, IF anyone have came across any.
I was in Tokyo last month. Mitsukoshi Nihombashi has MOP and Carnelian 5 motif VA bracelets.
Be prepared that the inventory will be very spotty in the next few weeks because of cherry blossom season. As long as you keep in contact with the SA's and let them know how long you'll be around Japan, they're usually pretty good at keeping you posted on the pieces you're interested in. Last time I inquired about the VA malachite earrings which they didn't have, but the SA was able to help me track down a pair within several days before I return to the US, but sadly the color/patterns didn't work so I passed up on them. The SA I worked with told me they don't do transfer between boutiques anymore because of the crazy high demand, all the popular pieces just get snatched up by the tourists in the matter of hours. With guilloche and onyx will be much easier to shop for, carnelian can be tough since they don't always come in the color you prefer so it's a luck of the draw. Good luck shopping!
Hi all, I visited the VCA Ginza Maison yesterday. They did not have any 5 motif bracelets. There was only one pair of vintage alhambra earrings in YG MOP.
Did you happen to see if they have the new mirror frivole in rose gold? Thanks
Is it easy to get the Alhambra Coffee Book with purchase in Japan?? Not able to get one in Melb Australia yet 
Yes they did have frivole rose gold on the display; could possibly be offered for sale too.
I've booked appointments in two of the Ginza boutiques for my trip in April. I'm hoping against hope that I might luck out and get the limited edition Ginza pendant. Dare to dream...