My local boutique is in Neiman Marcus. I met with the SA and told her I was interested in purchasing the guilloche or perhaps hammered gold pendant, but wanted to try them on before deciding. She said the wait might be as long as 6 months. My question is whether the NM boutique inventory is more limited than the VCA boutiques. I would really hate to wait 6 months if I don’t have to.
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My SA in VCA NY boutique also told me the same thing. There's a 6 months wait time for some items.
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I prepaid for a 10 motif vintage Alhambra guilloche necklace in yellow gold on 5/28/21. I was expecting a long wait. But was surprised to receive it in just two weeks.
I prepaid for a pair of the YG Guilloche earrings on 1 May and my SA contacted me on 9 May to let me know they had arrived (perfect timing for my birthday!) - I couldn’t believe it! 
Same here!!!! I pre -ordered but no news on when I would get it.
I stopped by the NYC 5th ave store on Saturday 6/12 and asked about the guilloche bracelet (had no previous reservation because SAs said the list was closed). Was told that they are expecting a lot of guilloche shipments in upcoming weeks!
(Then miraculously got a call Saturday afternoon that a client cancelled their preorder, so I snagged that one)
(Then miraculously got a call Saturday afternoon that a client cancelled their preorder, so I snagged that one)
My SA texted me that the perlee clover bracelet I prepaid before the price increase has arrived in the store.
It helps to have an SA who is looking out for specific items. I snagged my vintage alhambra MOP earrings prior to a price increase a month ago and my NM store only received one pair.
I agree - if you let your SA know, they can help you out. Also helps if you prepay because you should get notified once a new piece arrives at the boutique 
That's so exciting to hear! I ordered the Lotus earrings on June 8th, so about a week after you ordered yours. I'm hoping my earrings will arrive soon too! I prepaid for mine also.
Based on what my SA told me, priority first goes to the VIPs, then the prepays, then those who just ask about it, but no prepay.
For prepays, the order is based on date of purchase (after the VIPs who get bumped up ahead of the prepays, regardless of the date they purchase).
Thanks for the info! I didn’t know how long it would take when I placed the order. It is supposed to be an anniversary gift which is in October so I was fine to wait for a couple of months. I was surprised to know that my bracelet has arrived the store and I am definitely not a VIP. I am sure you will receive your stunning earrings very soon!
Are online inventory different from in store? I asked about the plum blossom earrings and online says it’s sold out in the US. Wondering if stores will have it? Is it a limited collection or permanent collection?
I’m wondering if anyone knows anything about the plum blossom earrings and whether there will be more of them as well. I asked my SA about them in March before the collection even came out and have been following up ever since and still nothing … I know it’s a limited collection so I’m kind of worried …
In the past, I have purchased my 2 vintage Alhambra pendants from NM (MOP and 2019 bleu Sevres holiday pendant), along with a couple of bracelets. This store is 1 1/2 hours from me and this past year the SA I work with has been rather unresponsive. In all honesty, he is very kind, I am not a VIP and the inventory there has been bare bones due to the pandemic. I inquired a few months ago about the possibility of adding a pave Alhambra pendant in yg for my anniversary, which is next week and he said he didn't think it would be a problem, but his tone and lack of follow up didn't sit well with me. I am typically very loyal, but in this case I decided to call the Eboutique and I am so happy that I did!!! I ended up talking to a really lovely and helpful SA that listened, made note of my wishlist and she called last week with news that she located a pave Alhambra pendant in yg for me, just in time for my anniversary. I will be working with her, moving forward.