Does anyone know if you have to be a VIP/have spent a lot at VCA to be able to do a special order? I just got my first piece this summer and it’s the vintage Alhambra pendant, so one of the less expensive items in their range.
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Hello, VIP is certainly not required, but a moderate purchase history is required. It depends on the piece and your location, but around $85k USD would be a starting point to keep in mind.
Hello, I am a new customer of VCA, and I plan to expend my collection and I was not aware about VCA special order. Do you know if everything from our dream is possible or you have to respect some categories impose by VCA ? (For example I would love a sweet Alhambra pendant in malachite but it doesn't exist)
Thanks a lot
Not everything is possible. In addition, some options are only possible for the very top clients. Special order requests are sent out for approval; we can guess if something will be approved for a certain client, but it also changes over time and various other factors.Hello, I am a new customer of VCA, and I plan to expend my collection and I was not aware about VCA special order. Do you know if everything from our dream is possible or you have to respect some categories impose by VCA ? (For example I would love a sweet Alhambra pendant in malachite but it doesn't exist)
Thanks a lot
Ok, got it.
Just a precision, I am from France, so it means that if the SA in Paris accept the demand, it not have to be approve again ?
And is there additional fees for special order or it is the same price as Hermès do it for their bags ?
In the US the client needs to have spent $85K to request a special order. The order is submitted to Paris and then they decide whether they will make it. It is not the SA that makes the decision whether to approve. I believe it’s an internal decision. If it gets approved, then you can decide whether you want it done. Most special orders necessitate a 30% premium but WG is higher and the additional amount can vary.Ok, got it.
Just a precision, I am from France, so it means that if the SA in Paris accept the demand, it not have to be approve again ?
And is there additional fees for special order or it is the same price as Hermès do it for their bags ?
Decided to skip the gray MOP and rose gold. I tried the one with diamonds and it did not stand out on my skin at all. So I pulled the trigger on the Agate bracelet. It looked to much better. Will plan a SO another time. Will look at their book calmly to pick something nice. Also, both my SA and my store manager did not recommend me to get the rock crystal bracelet
. She said it scratches like crazy after a few years of use and it looks like scratched acrylic bracelet after heavy use. So, no thank you! 
. She said it scratches like crazy after a few years of use and it looks like scratched acrylic bracelet after heavy use. So, no thank you! 
Love that shade of blue agate! Stunning! Enjoy your new piece!Decided to skip the gray MOP and rose gold. I tried the one with diamonds and it did not stand out on my skin at all. So I pulled the trigger on the Agate bracelet. It looked to much better. Will plan a SO another time. Will look at their book calmly to pick something nice. Also, both my SA and my store manager did not recommend me to get the rock crystal braceletView attachment 5825502. She said it scratches like crazy after a few years of use and it looks like scratched acrylic bracelet after heavy use. So, no thank you!
Thanks for sharing that educated opinion on rock crystal. I would never have thought of that but I can totally see that happening. So good to know.Decided to skip the gray MOP and rose gold. I tried the one with diamonds and it did not stand out on my skin at all. So I pulled the trigger on the Agate bracelet. It looked to much better. Will plan a SO another time. Will look at their book calmly to pick something nice. Also, both my SA and my store manager did not recommend me to get the rock crystal braceletView attachment 5825502. She said it scratches like crazy after a few years of use and it looks like scratched acrylic bracelet after heavy use. So, no thank you!
I think it is ok! It is most similar to blue agate of the current standard stones.
That color does pop on you and makes the hammered stand out as well when it could blend in aloneDecided to skip the gray MOP and rose gold. I tried the one with diamonds and it did not stand out on my skin at all. So I pulled the trigger on the Agate bracelet. It looked to much better. Will plan a SO another time. Will look at their book calmly to pick something nice. Also, both my SA and my store manager did not recommend me to get the rock crystal braceletView attachment 5825502. She said it scratches like crazy after a few years of use and it looks like scratched acrylic bracelet after heavy use. So, no thank you!
