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#421
Notorious Pink said:
I guess me saying it like that really does makes it seem that way(!), but in my mind the two pieces are a set...the dealer had both and I was always sure I’d pick these earrings up first, but it was tempting to take the other piece first instead. Actually, her having both pieces available made my decision to get these easier for me....so, it’s more like part one of two. :graucho::graucho::graucho: Yes, they sit higher!

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How’d I miss this?? Huge congratulations! They are beautiful. Looks perfect on you. :heart:
Excellent choice. :flowers:
 
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#422
Notorious Pink said:
I really love the classic size and sparkle of the Vintage Alhambra pave. It truly goes with everything, I had the single diamond onyx and they are beautiful, too, but I didn’t keep them. I don’t have unlimited funds so I have to make choices - it’s just that sometimes I have to live with something for a while first before I know whether (even if it’s something I love) it will get enough use to be worth keeping. Ultimately I would like to have a nice mix-and-match variety but not too much. (3-4 pair earrings, 5-6 necklaces, and 1 or 2 each of bracelets, rings and brooches...and maybe a watch!)
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They do go with everything! :heart: I will get a pair in rose gold since my NM VCA SA told me they likely could not make the pavée frivole earrings in rose gold because it’s not offered as a SO. :sad:
My base VCA collection is 7 earrings, 7 necklaces, 2 bracelets - everything else (more in each of those three categories plus rings, brooches) is extra - items that I may want after I get those. I definitely wish I had unlimited funds! However, like you, I’m really paring the collection down to things I will wear a lot versus things that are just pretty to me.
 
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#424
Mali_ said:
They do go with everything! :heart: I will get a pair in rose gold since my NM VCA SA told me they likely could not make the pavée frivole earrings in rose gold because it’s not offered as a SO. :sad:
My base VCA collection is 7 earrings, 7 necklaces, 2 bracelets - everything else (more in each of those three categories plus rings, brooches) is extra - items that I may want after I get those. I definitely wish I had unlimited funds! However, like you, I’m really paring the collection down to things I will wear a lot versus things that are just pretty to me.
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My impression is that NM SAs tend to think things cannot be done. Through my boutique SA, I ordered a SO that was not available on the list of pre-approved SO’s. So I think it’s worth asking a boutique SA. I but they would do a RG pave frivole. It would be a great opportunity for them to charge you a huge premium but if you love it go for it. And I do have a NM SA that I love but has told me certain pieces would not be possible. I don’t take that as fact.
 
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#425
Mali_ said:
How’d I miss this?? Huge congratulations! They are beautiful. Looks perfect on you. :heart:
Excellent choice. :flowers:
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thank you!

Mali_ said:
They do go with everything! :heart: I will get a pair in rose gold since my NM VCA SA told me they likely could not make the pavée frivole earrings in rose gold because it’s not offered as a SO. :sad:
My base VCA collection is 7 earrings, 7 necklaces, 2 bracelets - everything else (more in each of those three categories plus rings, brooches) is extra - items that I may want after I get those. I definitely wish I had unlimited funds! However, like you, I’m really paring the collection down to things I will wear a lot versus things that are just pretty to me.
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Exactly!!

jimmie staton said:
And who could blame you ?!?
"J!m"
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:drinks:
 
#429
rk4265 said:
Is it ok to not accept a special order after you place it? I’m dying over the new frivole collection coming out and now want to put my funds towards that instead.
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I mean - is it ok? Sure in that they’ll let you decline, but as another member here mentioned, it is significantly frowned upon. The new Frivole pieces will be here; accept your SO, wear it and love it, and buy a new piece later on.
 
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#432
EpiFanatic said:
My impression is that NM SAs tend to think things cannot be done. Through my boutique SA, I ordered a SO that was not available on the list of pre-approved SO’s. So I think it’s worth asking a boutique SA. I but they would do a RG pave frivole. It would be a great opportunity for them to charge you a huge premium but if you love it go for it. And I do have a NM SA that I love but has told me certain pieces would not be possible. I don’t take that as fact.
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Can NM SAs do SOs too? Is there a minimum purchase history before it’s done? Also, what is in the list of preapproved SOs?

thank you!
 
#433
sammix3 said:
Can NM SAs do SOs too? Is there a minimum purchase history before it’s done? Also, what is in the list of preapproved SOs?

thank you!
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There is a binder that has a list of pre-approved special orders, it came out last year or so. Neiman Marcus can get these approved, but in my experience they’re not great at getting things beyond this approved, I agree that the boutique is better in this aspect.
 
#434
nicole0612 said:
There is a binder that has a list of pre-approved special orders, it came out last year or so. Neiman Marcus can get these approved, but in my experience they’re not great at getting things beyond this approved, I agree that the boutique is better in this aspect.
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Gotcha. So what does it mean that it’s “pre-approved” SOs, meaning they will automatically approve?
 
#435
sammix3 said:
Gotcha. So what does it mean that it’s “pre-approved” SOs, meaning they will automatically approve?
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Basically, yes. I have posted the chart in several places in this thread, but there is one error - the chalcedony/RG combos should be chalcedony/WG. The actually booklet expands on this chart, but it shows the basics of what combos are automatically approved (~30% premium).
 
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