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BigAkoya said:
Thank you for sharing this. This is great insight and sort of tied to the "allocations by country" theory.

I live in the US and got rejected for a WG blue agate set. VCA approved the VA earrings and 5 motif bracelet, but they did not approve the 20 motif.

Based on your input regarding your experience in France, next time I travel international, I am going to ask.
I was in London several weeks ago, and the VCA boutique on NBS was dead. There was no one there. For me in the US, it's always busy, and you have to book an appt.
I never purchase fine jewelry outside the US, but this has given me a new perspective.

I agree with you that demand for jewelry is slowing down. Retailers are preparing for it by not overstocking. The last two years for jewelry sales were unprecedented, luxury and non-luxury brands, which to your point, this may open up more SOs bring approved.

Thanks again for your thoughts!
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Interesting point @BigAkoya - I actually contacted London NBS to help me out with the Pure Alhambra earrings I desperately was trying to source.
I managed to purchase a single piece at a good price and requested for a replication/restoration service due to missing piece. Effectively, this is a request to make a new pair for me at a discounted rate in exchange for that remaining earring. Waiting for an approval now. This is "kinda" SO, since pure earrings were discontinued quite a while ago. Really hope it will go through and I won't be stuck with a single old earring :smile: but oh boy, it's so gorgeous. It's sleek, size is excellent, there is substantial but not uncomfortable weight in it. I keep my fingers crossed for approval since I just purchased 14 motif necklace and I have a bracelet.
Not surprised NBS is quiet given the energy situation in the UK :sad:
 
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Ylesiya said:
Interesting point @BigAkoya - I actually contacted London NBS to help me out with the Pure Alhambra earrings I desperately was trying to source.
I managed to purchase a single piece at a good price and requested for a replication/restoration service due to missing piece. Effectively, this is a request to make a new pair for me at a discounted rate in exchange for that remaining earring. Waiting for an approval now. This is "kinda" SO, since pure earrings were discontinued quite a while ago. Really hope it will go through and I won't be stuck with a single old earring :smile: but oh boy, it's so gorgeous. It's sleek, size is excellent, there is substantial but not uncomfortable weight in it. I keep my fingers crossed for approval since I just purchased 14 motif necklace and I have a bracelet.
Not surprised NBS is quiet given the energy situation in the UK :sad:
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That was smart of you to contact London NBS. With your spend history, I am certain they will approve you! It could be the beginning of your boutique for all things Pure! :nuts: :heart:
 
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My wife wants a 6 motifs magic necklace in malachite but our SA told us that it's only available through SO. Anyone know if this is true?

We asked for a SO 11 motifs magic necklace in malachite but we're not able to get it approved. Any suggestions on a magic necklace with malachite besides the 1 motif?
 
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A.Ali said:
My wife wants a 6 motifs magic necklace in malachite but our SA told us that it's only available through SO. Anyone know if this is true?

We asked for a SO 11 motifs magic necklace in malachite but we're not able to get it approved. Any suggestions on a magic necklace with malachite besides the 1 motif?
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The 16 motif magic necklace should be a regular stock item if that appeals to her. I believe the others are indeed SO only.
 
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Orange Crush said:
The 16 motif magic necklace should be a regular stock item if that appeals to her. I believe the others are indeed SO only.
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We looked at the 16 one and it's gorgeous but it's more of a statement piece that my wife will not be able to wear that much. The 11 is the perfect one but unfortunately it's not possible for us to place a SO for it.

The good news is that our SA called us and said it's possible to place a SO for the 6.
 
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A.Ali said:
We looked at the 16 one and it's gorgeous but it's more of a statement piece that my wife will not be able to wear that much. The 11 is the perfect one but unfortunately it's not possible for us to place a SO for it.

The good news is that our SA called us and said it's possible to place a SO for the 6.
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It’s funny that your SA will allow a malachite 6 motif but not the 11 motif. They are both on the made to order list, so the same criteria for approval should apply. Perhaps bring this up with your SA just to make sure if your heart is more set on the 11 motif. Otherwise the 6 motif will be gorgeous. I have the malachite magic bracelet, and it is gorgeous!
 
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KittyCattt said:
May I follow up on this statement please - does the purchase history accumulate globally and not by each SA or store? Thank you very much!
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It depends. It seems like some countries count global history, though some independent stores or stores within department stores may or may not be excluded - it seems to vary depending on the location. In the USA, from my SAs at stand alone boutiques, they only count my purchases from any stand alone boutique within the USA.
 
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Honestly, right now, even in markets/countries that are not considered as competitive, the prespend requirements are... high.

I don't really want to post many details, but basically even those with SEVEN figure existing spend amounts - not six, but SEVEN - are having difficulty being approved for pieces that are truly SO versus MTO. And I mean not just barely 1m... much more. The production capabilities are so limited right now, it sems to have really just halted a lot of SOs...
 
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A.Ali said:
We looked at the 16 one and it's gorgeous but it's more of a statement piece that my wife will not be able to wear that much. The 11 is the perfect one but unfortunately it's not possible for us to place a SO for it.

The good news is that our SA called us and said it's possible to place a SO for the 6.
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You could also consider getting the 16 motif and dividing it into an 11 motif necklace and a 5 bracelet (they might go for that), if you were thinking about getting a set at some point. It is much easier than getting them separately and trying to pair the stones later, and most likely would be more cost effective esp with price increases. Just a thought.
 
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A.Ali said:
My wife wants a 6 motifs magic necklace in malachite but our SA told us that it's only available through SO. Anyone know if this is true?

We asked for a SO 11 motifs magic necklace in malachite but we're not able to get it approved. Any suggestions on a magic necklace with malachite besides the 1 motif?
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Hi! Since your wife wants a bold look of the 11 motif, I would suggest two stock pieces.
I would suggest getting the VA Malachite 20 AND the Magic Malachite long pendant. I would wear them together, and you get the similar bold look.

If you wife likes the 6 motif look, I would also purchase a 10 motif and then add the Magic malachite worn doubled. You also then get a similar bold short necklace look. This version is a busy look, but so is the 6 motif, which is the point of this look.

I personally love love love a 20 motif with a single Magic long pendant. It's super fabulous to me.
Here is a photo for inspiration. Imagine all green clovers... wow... super super stunning!

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Violetsandcoco said:
Did you every post a pic of this???? I love onyx and have never seem it in sweet alhambra!
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Sorry! Just saw this. Here is a photo of the SO Sweet onyx in WG with my MTO Magic in onyx/WG. I have two pairs-- well, 3 earrings of the Magic as I lost one. The first set took about 6 months, the replacements took maybe 3 weeks. The Sweets took a good 6-7 months plus I waited about a month for approval. Super obsessed with this set as I collect everything Onyx/WG. unnamed.jpg
 
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8seventeen19 said:
Sorry! Just saw this. Here is a photo of the SO Sweet onyx in WG with my MTO Magic in onyx/WG. I have two pairs-- well, 3 earrings of the Magic as I lost one. The first set took about 6 months, the replacements took maybe 3 weeks. The Sweets took a good 6-7 months plus I waited about a month for approval. Super obsessed with this set as I collect everything Onyx/WG. View attachment 5606361
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This is soooo cool! I also love Onyx/WG!
 
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8seventeen19 said:
Sorry! Just saw this. Here is a photo of the SO Sweet onyx in WG with my MTO Magic in onyx/WG. I have two pairs-- well, 3 earrings of the Magic as I lost one. The first set took about 6 months, the replacements took maybe 3 weeks. The Sweets took a good 6-7 months plus I waited about a month for approval. Super obsessed with this set as I collect everything Onyx/WG. View attachment 5606361
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This is super cute! I've seen VA and Sweets paired together, but I love your Magic and Sweets combo.
The "big & small" contrast is more obvious, and ooks great, like a true "Mini-Me" of the Magic.
 
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