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Paola1976 said:
I have been waiting for a rock crystal bracelet for years. Hoping to get an offer.
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I would love also to get offered RC ... Did you try to ask ? I asked at the beginning of my experience at VCA for lapis but didn't know at this time it was only VIP 😆. I got varied answers at this time as "it cannot be ordered for now" to "only possible to get it rarely and only in set as 20 motif and 5 motif"...
 
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cmatus7 said:
Hello Everyone,
I’m new to this forum. I need expert advice from VCA collectors!

I recently purchased the 5 motif bracelet in Rock Crystal. Although I’m very happy to own it I’m on the fence because of the quality of the stone. My bracelet has a cloudy/milky stone not clear stone. I tried on a rock crystal bracelet in February 2024 which had very clear stone but I could not buy it because it was for another client. My SA was able to order another one for me and I picked it up on Sept 15th. I immediately noticed that the stones weren’t as clear as the bracelet I tried on back in Feb. My SA has assured me that the milky grain was normal for rock crystal but I still feel like it’s off. Before I take it back to VCA has anyone else experienced this?
I’ve attached photos. The first photo is of the bracelet I tried on in February but could not buy.
The second and third photo is of the bracelet I just bought.


This is the bracelet I tried on
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this is the bracelet I own

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They’re not going to have the same degree of translucency. That’s the nature and the beauty of rock crystal. The slight milkiness and visual texture tells you it’s there. Otherwise it may as well be plexiglass. Enjoy the variation. And if you can’t you should sell it. There are lots of people that would love it.
 
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cmatus7 said:
Hello Everyone,
I’m new to this forum. I need expert advice from VCA collectors!

I recently purchased the 5 motif bracelet in Rock Crystal. Although I’m very happy to own it I’m on the fence because of the quality of the stone. My bracelet has a cloudy/milky stone not clear stone. I tried on a rock crystal bracelet in February 2024 which had very clear stone but I could not buy it because it was for another client. My SA was able to order another one for me and I picked it up on Sept 15th. I immediately noticed that the stones weren’t as clear as the bracelet I tried on back in Feb. My SA has assured me that the milky grain was normal for rock crystal but I still feel like it’s off. Before I take it back to VCA has anyone else experienced this?
I’ve attached photos. The first photo is of the bracelet I tried on in February but could not buy.
The second and third photo is of the bracelet I just bought.


This is the bracelet I tried on
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this is the bracelet I own

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I have both the 20 motif RC necklace and 5 motif RC bracelet; they arrived at different times in the boutique so I think they are made from different batches of RC stones. My 20 motif RC necklace has completely clear stones which look great when wearing it with clothing. On the other hand, my 5 motif RC bracelet has a cloudy look. Honestly, I would wish that my 5 motif RC bracelet would be clear like my 20 motif, but I keep it anyway as I don't want to miss the opportunity to have them as a set.
 
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fice16 said:
I have both the 20 motif RC necklace and 5 motif RC bracelet; they arrived at different times in the boutique so I think they are made from different batches of RC stones. My 20 motif RC necklace has completely clear stones which look great when wearing it with clothing. On the other hand, my 5 motif RC bracelet has a cloudy look. Honestly, I would wish that my 5 motif RC bracelet would be clear like my 20 motif, but I keep it anyway as I don't want to miss the opportunity to have them as a set.
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I must be the only crazy one. I love the cloudiness of rock crystal.
 
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