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Notorious Pink said:
I hope so regarding the MTO items.

To be honest, though, with regards to SO, I feel the opposite. At least where I am, they are getting stricter about SOs and it seems that they are not going to relax those SO rules and requirements anytime soon.

There is definitely a distinction between MTO (preapproved list) and SO (where the client creates the combination with later approval). While I love seeing all the amazing MTOs and SOss our members have been lucky to acquire, I’m concerned that while MTO may open up, the SO option may be increasingly harder to come by.

I am a bit concerned about the effect social media/public forums (such as ours) may be having on all of this. I know I’ve been lulled into a sense of security here - we are a “small group”, and I consider many of you to be friends, which is why I’m here almost every day - but I forget this is still a very public forum, and we do not know who is reading along with us. The Special Order is such an incredible service which I am grateful to have been able to utilize, but just with these new rules, the closing of MTOs and SOs for a while, and other issues, I think it wouldnt hurt, at least for me, to be a little more careful in posting the really unique stuff.
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I get it, I don't even post my things anymore. I used too years ago. i rather pm people with my pics.
I think SO will still go to high spend and or clients they feel deserve the pieces .( not necessary the 85k spend, but have a love for the brand). New boutiques trying to build a clientele will also be more accommodating.
 
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Hi! I love the Sweet Alhambra 6 motif bracelet but hate that it's in rose gold only. I have been waiting to get it for years hoping one day it would be available in yellow gold but it never happens LOL Does anyone know if it's possible to have a special order of the Sweet Alhambra 6 motif bracelet in yellow gold? Is this something that might be available to do? I can't wear the larger Alhambras because my wrist is really dainty and they don't look good. TIA
 
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liyaavuitton1 said:
ive just seen on facebook someone post a rose gold alhambra necklace with pink mop - will pink MOP be available for SO - i would love a white gold + pink mop bracelet
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I have an SO in the works with pink mop, but it's going to take 9 months.

That said, I decided I wanted a matching bracelet, and that has yet to be approved. My friend put in a request for pink mop months ago, and hasn't heard anything back.
 
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FashioniistaXO said:
Hi! I love the Sweet Alhambra 6 motif bracelet but hate that it's in rose gold only. I have been waiting to get it for years hoping one day it would be available in yellow gold but it never happens LOL Does anyone know if it's possible to have a special order of the Sweet Alhambra 6 motif bracelet in yellow gold? Is this something that might be available to do? I can't wear the larger Alhambras because my wrist is really dainty and they don't look good. TIA
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Submit the request to your SA and see! As it would just be changing the material on an existing design and is not a radical change at that, the chances may be good that it would be approved.
 
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Stephanie Shojaee just posted on her IG that she received a SO 20-motif & bracelet set with pink (raspberry?) porcelain. I wonder what her purchase history with VCA looks like...maybe a lot of high jewelry? I'm surprised they accepted her SO request. I heard many VIPs requested pieces made with pink porcelain over the years and nearly all have been rejected.


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Glitterbomb said:
Stephanie Shojaee just posted on her IG that she received a SO 20-motif & bracelet set with pink (raspberry?) porcelain. I wonder what her purchase history with VCA looks like...maybe a lot of high jewelry? I'm surprised they accepted her SO request. I heard many VIPs requested pieces made with pink porcelain over the years and nearly all have been rejected.


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Her husband, Masoud, is a huge real estate mogul in Miami. He is worth billions, and they spend big.
I recall reading for their 11th wedding anniversary, he drove her to an airport in a Rolls Royce and surprised her with her own private jet. Big money spenders for sure.
 
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Glitterbomb said:
Stephanie Shojaee just posted on her IG that she received a SO 20-motif & bracelet set with pink (raspberry?) porcelain. I wonder what her purchase history with VCA looks like...maybe a lot of high jewelry? I'm surprised they accepted her SO request. I heard many VIPs requested pieces made with pink porcelain over the years and nearly all have been rejected.


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I was just about to post this here lol but yes they are top 1% for sure. I just noticed her wrist too I only saw the necklace(s). Can’t tell if it’s multiple 10 motifs or a 20 motif or what lol.
 
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