Damage with VCA Stack

[daisyheadlights]

Hello! I purchased the Vintage Alhambra 5 motifs bracelet recently and would love to stack it with my Cartier Love Bracelet (pictured) regularly but noticed both bracelets would “hit” into each other, particularly, the VCA would tangle into the Cartier. I know this stack is really common but wondering if anyone would advise against this due to damage (more to the VCA) or can provide assurance that it doesn’t damage either bracelets! I have been obsessively checking the VCA after I stacked it today and it seems to have some scratches but not sure if I am overthinking it! ‍ I am also thinking of stacking with a tennis bracelet but that might be riskier given how hard diamonds are!

appreciate all help - thank you!

 

[DS2006]

Those will definitely scratch each other. Many people love to stack and do not care about scratches. Others do care about keeping pieces in excellent condition and do not stack bracelets. You just have to decide which of those suits you best.

 

[mikimoto007]

When you stack, you're always going to have scratches -it might just be harder to see on the VCA because of the beadin. Scratching will immediately be obvious on the love because of the flat shiny surface. I wouldn't stack personally, but lots do because they love the look and the scratches don't bother them.

 

[EpiFanatic]

Yeah. It’s gonna scratch. The love will get scratched. It’s a matter of if you care and how closely you inspect your love bracelet, and your vca. If you take a loupe to it, for sure you will find lots of scratches. If just viewing with the naked eye then it depends.

 

[missie1]

To minimize scratches to your love you will need to wear your bracelet snug so that it really doesn’t move. It’s not for everyone though

 

[daisyheadlights]

thank you everyone! I am more concerned about the VCA scratching and getting damaged since it’s more delicate, the Cartier is very scratched up already!

 

[Yodabest]

thank you everyone! I am more concerned about the VCA scratching and getting damaged since it’s more delicate, the Cartier is very scratched up already!

Can you wear it on the opposite wrist?

 

[mikimoto007]

thank you everyone! I am more concerned about the VCA scratching and getting damaged since it’s more delicate, the Cartier is very scratched up already!

Are you more concerned about the mop? That can be replaced. If you're happy to pay to replace the motifs in a few years, then go for it. The scratches won't be that noticeable on the VCA because of the beading texture and the links. Of course, as someone noted above, you will always see damage with a loupe.

In essence, if you're concerned about damage, then don't stack.

 

[lialia03]

Hi there, would love to know about your experience with stacking? Has the MOP held up? Thanks kindly

 

[OrchidLVE]

Any updates on how it’s held up?

 

[lialia03]

Any updates on how it’s held up?

I’m not the OP but responded to this in July 2023 as I was considering buying a MOP. I bought one shortly after responding to this post and both my love and MOP have been ok - they sort of ‘stay in place’ on my arm rather than falling down and bumping each other if that makes sense. I haven’t noticed any scratches on mine. Hope that helps if you’re in the boat of currently considering.

 

[OrchidLVE]

I’m not the OP but responded to this in July 2023 as I was considering buying a MOP. I bought one shortly after responding to this post and both my love and MOP have been ok - they sort of ‘stay in place’ on my arm rather than falling down and bumping each other if that makes sense. I haven’t noticed any scratches on mine. Hope that helps if you’re in the boat of currently considering.

This has been helpful. Thanks for replying!

 

[Chloe1004]

I am about to purchase the 5 motif Alhambra to stack with my thin love. To prevent scratching/damage, should I wear the Alhambra closer to my body and love closer to my hand like the original picture here or does it make a difference? If I put my hand down towards the floor, I think Alhambra would look better if it was dangling closer to my hand but it I raise my hand, it will look better the other way. I am trying to figure out the sizing of the bracelet…Thank you!