Permanent, just limited availability (though isn’t everything these days?)
RG Guilloche & Carnelian
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I managed to secure a bracelet to be collected on the 1st of September - just decided to risk it and what the hell. My SA said it is so problematic that he does not even know whether he would be able to show the necklace and earrings. At the very least I will show the real bracelet 
Nice ~~~ I was urged by my SA to pay full or deposit to secure one but knowing color of carnelian varied a lot and I just like bright red shade I turned it down, I was “offered” the lady bug single flying motif a few days earlier which I turned down just by looking at the vid my SA sent me, entirely not the fan when carnelian is orange brown, now she said I need to “queue” again cuz they just hv one such bracelet back in stock….. I mean one ?! Really?!I managed to secure a bracelet to be collected on the 1st of September - just decided to risk it and what the hell. My SA said it is so problematic that he does not even know whether he would be able to show the necklace and earrings. At the very least I will show the real bracelet
Is it just me or the way the lux market has changed and everyone seem to start copying H selling strategy of us customer being “offered” sth???? Kinda annoying actually -.-
Yeah, thankfully I didn't pay any deposit, just gave a verbal confirmation to reserve, so if it doesn't come up with the proper shade of red or has any other defects, I will turn it down like the pair of earrings I refused to buy before.
If I was asked to pay for something I don't even know how it's going to look like, I would have refused. I remember how I was excited about lucky spring collection but was rather disappointed in person and still haven't warmed up to it at all.
My SA says they have a very long waiting list for this collection but I'm nowhere near being excited about it
I have the same feeling that VCA is adopting this very limited strategy which I really don't appreciate.
If I was asked to pay for something I don't even know how it's going to look like, I would have refused. I remember how I was excited about lucky spring collection but was rather disappointed in person and still haven't warmed up to it at all.
My SA says they have a very long waiting list for this collection but I'm nowhere near being excited about it
I have the same feeling that VCA is adopting this very limited strategy which I really don't appreciate.
What colour shade are you ladies looking for? I can not decide if I like dark red or lighter/brighter red, either with no brown/orange, for these pieces
The deposit is fully refundable in the USA, so there is not really a problem here. If needed, one can either be refunded, apply the deposit towards another item or wait until another batch comes in with a preferred shade. I do agree that a marketing strategy based on scarcity and SA connections does not feel as fun and lighthearted by any means, but clearly it works. I know for myself even, I desire something more if I know there are not overflowing baskets of the item for sale. That is why even for normal stock they keep most items in a back room with only a small selection on display.Yeah, thankfully I didn't pay any deposit, just gave a verbal confirmation to reserve, so if it doesn't come up with the proper shade of red or has any other defects, I will turn it down like the pair of earrings I refused to buy before.
If I was asked to pay for something I don't even know how it's going to look like, I would have refused. I remember how I was excited about lucky spring collection but was rather disappointed in person and still haven't warmed up to it at all.
My SA says they have a very long waiting list for this collection but I'm nowhere near being excited about it
I have the same feeling that VCA is adopting this very limited strategy which I really don't appreciate.
I want deep blood red with a tinge of ruby. As an unpopular opinion, I also like orange red, but only a bright coral red-orange, not brownish.
I’m the same way! Thankfully got my carnelian piece when options were plentiful.
I desire the dark blood red also and agree with nicole that the rg would be wonderful to enhance this shade. I really don't care for the shade shown in the VCA product shots that have been posted for this new launch so I am trying not to get my hopes up too high. There is huge variation in the product pics on the website even on the standard carnelian pieces.
My SA has known me for years and can basically read my mind at this point so I know she knows exactly what I want. This is just one of those stones that you need to see in person. Just a few more days ladies- if the color is right this is going to be a knockout set!
I must admit when the guilloche was first introduced awhile back, I was a bit slow to warm up to it. The traditionalist in me resisted the design. But my SA persisted and persuaded me to keep an open mind. I tried on the 10 motif yg and liked it. My SA smiled and said "wonderful, I knew you would like it but I am not going to let you buy it. There is something coming that I know you will prefer even more" and that was the yg alternating pave 20 which I bought and LOVE. That is why I know I would really enjoy this new limited edition.
My SA has known me for years and can basically read my mind at this point so I know she knows exactly what I want. This is just one of those stones that you need to see in person. Just a few more days ladies- if the color is right this is going to be a knockout set!
I must admit when the guilloche was first introduced awhile back, I was a bit slow to warm up to it. The traditionalist in me resisted the design. But my SA persisted and persuaded me to keep an open mind. I tried on the 10 motif yg and liked it. My SA smiled and said "wonderful, I knew you would like it but I am not going to let you buy it. There is something coming that I know you will prefer even more" and that was the yg alternating pave 20 which I bought and LOVE. That is why I know I would really enjoy this new limited edition.
These pics are more like renderings. They are so enhanced
that they don't really show the real colour.
I wish we can see real life photos soon!