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I may or may not have bought them already....Aaah! Got it. Then, definitely a SO.
Are you tempted?
I will ask my SA how much she thinks these would be to SO. My guess is cost of RG GMOP 2 motif earrings (closest thing to these in normal collection?) + 40%, if it is approved and would take 6-12+ months.
Oooh I am so excited for you! Did you know that pave SO pieces don’t have the ‘usual’ 30% markup? I was pleasantly surprised when I learnt that. Both my pave SO pieces were quoted without the 30% markup!I may or may not have bought them already....
I will ask my SA how much she thinks these would be to SO. My guess is cost of RG GMOP 2 motif earrings (closest thing to these in normal collection?) + 40%, if it is approved and would take 6-12+ months.
Wait really? That is good to know. So is it done by the cost of them just making the item? I told her I wanted to maybe order a 10 motif RG GMOP alternating pave necklace and she said it should cost around how much the 10 motif alternating pave malachite necklace costs, but I didn't ask for an official quote.
Which SO pave pieces do you have?
I'll ask my SA about it then. Might be worth it to do do it via her even though it is a crazy wait...but it depends on the cost savings. I would have to get the posts on these changed anyways to the thinner option, traditional VCA posts are too thick and uncomfortable for me.
I also asked her to put me on the waiting list for the TE/wmop 2 motif version of these earrings and she couldn't as apparently the whole lucky collection is on the "no order list." I don't think I need those after this...
Though those might be a bit more casual.
Yes, I placed two SOs in RG - magic ring and 5 motif and I was quoted the same amount for them as the existing pieces in WG and YG respectively. I have yet to receive either of my SOs. ETA is next year in Jan.Wait really? That is good to know. So is it done by the cost of them just making the item? I told her I wanted to maybe order a 10 motif RG GMOP alternating pave necklace and she said it should cost around how much the 10 motif alternating pave malachite necklace costs, but I didn't ask for an official quote.
Which SO pave pieces do you have?
I'll ask my SA about it then. Might be worth it to do do it via her even though it is a crazy wait...but it depends on the cost savings. I would have to get the posts on these changed anyways to the thinner option, traditional VCA posts are too thick and uncomfortable for me.
I also asked her to put me on the waiting list for the TE/wmop 2 motif version of these earrings and she couldn't as apparently the whole lucky collection is on the "no order list." I don't think I need those after this...
My vote to place the SO through your SA just because it will give you peace of mind knowing that these are authentic. Every time I feel tempted to buy in the secondary market, I chicken out because with my luck I am afraid I would be saddlesd with a fake!
Interesting, good to know, thank you. How much time did it take to get an official quote from VCA/Paris?
These definitely look real to me based on what I can see on photos and comparing to my collections bought at the boutique. But, I am not an authenticator.
But regardless they are returnable so....
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Lucky Alhambra 2 Motifs Butterfly Earrings | FASHIONPHILE
This is an authentic pair of VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Lucky Alhambra 2 Motifs Butterfly Earrings. The earrings are crafted of 18 karat yellow gold and feature a hanging butterfly mother of pearl Alhambra motif below the signature Alhambra motif set with round...
This is very interesting, my understanding was that the no up-charge on SO pave pieces only applies to items currently in production when the only change requested for the SO is in the metal color. If you were approved for a 10 motif GMOP alternating pavé without an up-charge, that is very promising.Wait really? That is good to know. So is it done by the cost of them just making the item? I told her I wanted to maybe order a 10 motif RG GMOP alternating pave necklace and she said it should cost around how much the 10 motif alternating pave malachite necklace costs, but I didn't ask for an official quote.
Which SO pave pieces do you have?
I'll ask my SA about it then. Might be worth it to do do it via her even though it is a crazy wait...but it depends on the cost savings. I would have to get the posts on these changed anyways to the thinner option, traditional VCA posts are too thick and uncomfortable for me.
I also asked her to put me on the waiting list for the TE/wmop 2 motif version of these earrings and she couldn't as apparently the whole lucky collection is on the "no order list." I don't think I need those after this...
It seemed like forever for Paris to approve the SOs but in reality I believe it was more like 3 and half months?Interesting, good to know, thank you. How much time did it take to get an official quote from VCA/Paris?
These definitely look real to me based on what I can see on photos and comparing to my collections bought at the boutique. But, I am not an authenticator.
But regardless they are returnable so....
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Lucky Alhambra 2 Motifs Butterfly Earrings | FASHIONPHILE
This is an authentic pair of VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Lucky Alhambra 2 Motifs Butterfly Earrings. The earrings are crafted of 18 karat yellow gold and feature a hanging butterfly mother of pearl Alhambra motif below the signature Alhambra motif set with round...www.fashionphile.com
@nicole0612 I did not know that the 30% markup was waived only for change in metal color. Good to know for the future.
This is my understanding, but if it has changed in the past 1-2 months since I last asked, that would be wonderful. Another hopeful thought is that GMOP/pave will finally be released in a 10 motif as part of the regular line. I really want to add an alternating pave 10 motif, but my choice is not malachite since I would want to wear it into the ground.
I really think they need more alternating pave 10 motif necklaces. I personally prefer 10 motifs in general to 20 as the 20s sit weird on me. I saw on the SO thread a woman (dont remember who) with a rg gmop alternating 10 motif and it was stunning. I feel like they can be dressed up and down more easily...
I also heard recently that some UK locations don’t charge 30% markup for metal change combos as long as it’s on the MTO list. I haven’t confirmed this yet of course.
I hope VCA comes out with the GMOP and alternating pave 10 motif… I feel that it will be one of their most popular pieces. I really need to give 10 motifs a try again. Was always torn between the 10 or 20 motifs in RG hammered and then forgot all about it because I find pendants easier to wear during the summer when I reach out for necklaces the most.
I agree! So many things recommend it; the price point would be attractive, the 10 motif works so well for pavé, and it is easy to make a set out of the other items already available!
I agree with you, the 10 motif works so well in pavé! If all color formats were offered in the 10 as well as 20, I would start with two, one in white gold and one in rose or yellow gold.
would love to see you in 10/20 RG hammered. Have you tried? Did you not like it on you?