Special Orders

[BigAkoya]

Thank you! I am always learning new things about VCA myself! And yes, MTO takes about 6 months time, and has a pre-approved list of items to choose from. It has a markup too, same as SOs. Around 30% I think. But, at least the price is quoted right upfront and no approval is needed from Paris. I saw onyx in different metals on the list too. Someone posted a picture of the list on the VCA forum a while back. The thread is called ‘Alhambra Made to Order’.
I just did a google search for it. Hope this helps.

Alhambra made to order

Made to order Alhambra that one of my SA told me about - it should be a faster and easier process.

forum.purseblog.com

Yes, my oynx quote was around 30% uplift. It was not bad at all as I was expecting 40-45% so a pleasant surprise for me.

Thanks for the link... a new thread to read!
I am going to get some cookies and make some hot chocolate and sit down and read this thread!

Thank you so much!
You are awesome! (that's hot chocolate in those mugs, with whipped cream of course, only the best for you!)

 

[EpiFanatic]

Thank you! I am always learning new things about VCA myself! And yes, MTO takes about 6 months time, and has a pre-approved list of items to choose from. It has a markup too, same as SOs. Around 30% I think. But, at least the price is quoted right upfront and no approval is needed from Paris. I saw onyx in different metals on the list too. Someone posted a picture of the list on the VCA forum a while back. The thread is called ‘Alhambra Made to Order’.
I just did a google search for it. Hope this helps.

Alhambra made to order

Made to order Alhambra that one of my SA told me about - it should be a faster and easier process.

forum.purseblog.com

Oh, ok. I guess I never paid attention. I see...the MTO is on the pre-approved list. When I ordered my WG and onyx and all WG, there was no pre-approved list yet and they told me those were special orders. The recent order was also not on the pre-approved list. I thought the pre-approved list was just a way for VCA to make the process to order the pieces that are not produced regularly more efficient and easier.

 

[innerpeace85]

Be my twin, well sisters, with option 2

My vote is for number one.

Have you tried the Magic? I'm a big fan and love it, but the Magic pendant does nothing for me. Even my SA had a big thumbs-down. If you haven't tried it yet, you should as it may not even be a debatable option.

Thanks for the replies!
I have 10 motifs in WMOP and Blue Agate YG and I want to get the Guilloche 10 motif in either YG or RG. I am thinking about getting GMOP in magic pendant so it would be different style in my collection. My GMOP magic pendant is coming in this week and I am hoping it works out.

 

[missie1]

Oh I hear you! This 30% and upward markup is just crazy! I believe MTO and SOs are two different things. The MTO was introduced I think couple of years back by VCA where they made only specific stones available for made to order in very specific categories. For example, GMOP is available as a 10 motif, 5 motif, 2 motif earrings, magic earrings etc. The stones included for MTO are limited. The price list is set for each thing you can made to order. Of course, the price goes up with each price increase VCA has! So annoying!

I asked for the price of GMOP 10 motif in RG and was told it was 10,900. I am doing GMOP magic earrings in RG and was quoted 6,850. I believe you have to pay 50% deposit for all MTOs and you get a receipt showing the balance left.
With SOs, Paris can accept or reject the SO and if they accept then they quote a price which the client can either accept of reject at that point. 30% is the down payment for the SOs. I did that with my perlee pearls of gold bracelet in small size earlier this year. Anyone can do MTOs so long as the choices are on the MTO list.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

Hi, For what your calling the MTO you are incorrect regarding the deposit amount. I have ordered 4 Alhambra bracelets this year from the list -mop,gmop & onyx in rg option I and onyx &wg and only ever had to put 30% down. Also my receipts never show the balance only the amount I paid.

 

[eternallove4bag]

Yes, my oynx quote was around 30% uplift. It was not bad at all as I was expecting 40-45% so a pleasant surprise for me.

Thanks for the link... a new thread to read!
I am going to get some cookies and make some hot chocolate and sit down and read this thread!

Thank you so much!
You are awesome! (that's hot chocolate in those mugs, with whipped cream of course, only the best for you!)

That’s some yummy chocolate .. thank you… did you already place your order for onyx? I did mine for GMOP day before yesterday so the 6 months wait begins!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Hi, For what your calling the MTO you are incorrect regarding the deposit amount. I have ordered 4 Alhambra bracelets this year from the list -mop,gmop & onyx in rg option I and onyx &wg and only ever had to put 30% down. Also my receipts never show the balance only the amount I paid.

Maybe the deposit amount differs from one store to another and one client to another? I was told 50% was the usual deposit amount but because of my long standing relationship with the store, I paid less (very grateful for that), and how strange that my receipt shows the total, how much I paid, and the balance I owe. One of the many mysteries of VCA, I guess? Oh and I don’t think I should get the credit for calling it MTO or made to order. That’s pure VCA’s call

 

[missie1]

Maybe the deposit amount differs from one store to another and one client to another? I was told 50% was the usual deposit amount but because of my long standing relationship with the store, I paid less (very grateful for that), and how strange that my receipt shows the total, how much I paid, and the balance I owe. One of the many mysteries of VCA, I guess? Oh and I don’t think I should get the credit for calling it MTO or made to order. That’s pure VCA’s call

It’s very strange indeed but I’m so grateful that I only need to put 30% as well even though I’m a Newbie.

 

[BigAkoya]

That’s some yummy chocolate .. thank you… did you already place your order for onyx? I did mine for GMOP day before yesterday so the 6 months wait begins!

Not yet Long story short, I am still debating between an oynx set and GMOP set. I was so sure on oynx, got my quote, was ready to order, but now I think it might be too harsh on me.. an angry stone as I have called oynx.

I went to the boutique a couple weeks ago, specifically to try on GMOP. In my mind, I thought for sure GMOP would be a "no" which would confirm my oynx choice. I tried on WG GMOP by way of the 16 motif (which I really like as it turns out). Of course the GMOP did not pop as much as oynx, but the GMOP iridescence was so beautiful. More importantly, I felt the GMOP was softer and more refined, not "harsh and angry" like oynx. So now I am leaning toward GMOP!

My set would be WG motif, 5 motif bracelet, VA earrings. Hence my hesitation on the oynx that it would be too harsh against my face. So, I did not order anything yet (well, except still waiting on the Lotus earrings that I ordered earlier). If I do get the 20 motif oynx, other options to avoid the "all oynx" look would be to get VA pave pieces. So much drama, but I do want to look at these options and then order the set, whatever that "set" may be.

That's my dilemma. Did you order YG or WG? I forgot what metal you wanted. What pieces did you get? I am so excited for you!

 

[eternallove4bag]

It’s very strange indeed but I’m so grateful that I only need to put 30% as well even though I’m a Newbie.

30% is not bad at all! Did you already get your pieces? The pieces you ordered will look beautiful.

 

[eternallove4bag]

Not yet Long story short, I am still debating between an oynx set and GMOP set. I was so sure on oynx, got my quote, was ready to order, but now I think it might be too harsh on me.. an angry stone as I have called oynx.

I went to the boutique a couple weeks ago, specifically to try on GMOP. In my mind, I thought for sure GMOP would be a "no" which would confirm my oynx choice. I tried on WG GMOP by way of the 16 motif (which I really like as it turns out). Of course the GMOP did not pop as much as oynx, but the GMOP iridescence was so beautiful. More importantly, I felt the GMOP was softer and more refined, not "harsh and angry" like oynx. So now I am leaning toward GMOP!

My set would be WG motif, 5 motif bracelet, VA earrings. Hence my hesitation on the oynx that it would be too harsh against my face. So, I did not order anything yet (well, except still waiting on the Lotus earrings that I ordered earlier). If I do get the 20 motif oynx, other options to avoid the "all oynx" look would be to get VA pave pieces. So much drama, but I do want to look at these options and then order the set, whatever that "set" may be.

That's my dilemma. Did you order YG or WG? I forgot what metal you wanted. What pieces did you get? I am so excited for you!

You are doing the right thing in taking your time! Gosh, you used the right words to describe onyx - ‘angry stone’! Haha, I have also been on the fence with onyx for that reason! I feel it may seem too harsh on my skin tone. I do hope though one day VCA comes out with onyx RdN mini pendant in onyx. Right now it comes in small which is too big on me. I would totally do it but the onyx 5 motif is not that flattering on me. That’s why I feel the GMOP is a nice alternative. It’s got a softer look.

I wear mostly YG and RG. WG looks harsh on my darker skin tone I feel so I try and avoid it. I have been wanting to add the GMOP pave 5 motif for quite a while now so finally decided to take the plunge this year. Hopefully it should come in a month or two. The order has been placed. Initially I was thinking of pairing it with the GMOP magic pendant in rose gold but I love magic earrings so instead went with the MTO magic GMOP earrings in RG. If the 6 month period wait time is accurate I should get it by mid February as VCA Paris workshops are closed for the month of August.

Your GMOP set will be incredible in WG! Excited to see what you decide. And you have a lot to look forward to with the lotus earrings coming soon hopefully!

 

[jenayb]

Not yet Long story short, I am still debating between an oynx set and GMOP set. I was so sure on oynx, got my quote, was ready to order, but now I think it might be too harsh on me.. an angry stone as I have called oynx.

I went to the boutique a couple weeks ago, specifically to try on GMOP. In my mind, I thought for sure GMOP would be a "no" which would confirm my oynx choice. I tried on WG GMOP by way of the 16 motif (which I really like as it turns out). Of course the GMOP did not pop as much as oynx, but the GMOP iridescence was so beautiful. More importantly, I felt the GMOP was softer and more refined, not "harsh and angry" like oynx. So now I am leaning toward GMOP!

My set would be WG motif, 5 motif bracelet, VA earrings. Hence my hesitation on the oynx that it would be too harsh against my face. So, I did not order anything yet (well, except still waiting on the Lotus earrings that I ordered earlier). If I do get the 20 motif oynx, other options to avoid the "all oynx" look would be to get VA pave pieces. So much drama, but I do want to look at these options and then order the set, whatever that "set" may be.

That's my dilemma. Did you order YG or WG? I forgot what metal you wanted. What pieces did you get? I am so excited for you!

I have both RG/GMOP and WG/Onyx SO pieces. I find the Onyx, especially with WG, to be very edgy and avant garde - not necessarily angry, but certainly not soft nor feminine. But I have other pieces that more than tick the feminine, soft, and whimsical boxes, so this is ok for me to have different things to play around with. Maybe you would feel the same as well depending on your other pieces..?

I am also thinking specifically about your panda and how great it would be for you to have a "panda set."

 

[missie1]

30% is not bad at all! Did you already get your pieces? The pieces you ordered will look beautiful.

Yes I received the rg MOP, rg GMOP & wg onyx. I just ordered rg onyx last month so I won’t receive until December

 

[eternallove4bag]

Yes I received the rg MOP, rg GMOP & wg onyx. I just ordered rg onyx last month so I won’t receive until December

Would love to see pics so we can all drool over here!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Not yet Long story short, I am still debating between an oynx set and GMOP set. I was so sure on oynx, got my quote, was ready to order, but now I think it might be too harsh on me.. an angry stone as I have called oynx.

I went to the boutique a couple weeks ago, specifically to try on GMOP. In my mind, I thought for sure GMOP would be a "no" which would confirm my oynx choice. I tried on WG GMOP by way of the 16 motif (which I really like as it turns out). Of course the GMOP did not pop as much as oynx, but the GMOP iridescence was so beautiful. More importantly, I felt the GMOP was softer and more refined, not "harsh and angry" like oynx. So now I am leaning toward GMOP!

My set would be WG motif, 5 motif bracelet, VA earrings. Hence my hesitation on the oynx that it would be too harsh against my face. So, I did not order anything yet (well, except still waiting on the Lotus earrings that I ordered earlier). If I do get the 20 motif oynx, other options to avoid the "all oynx" look would be to get VA pave pieces. So much drama, but I do want to look at these options and then order the set, whatever that "set" may be.

That's my dilemma. Did you order YG or WG? I forgot what metal you wanted. What pieces did you get? I am so excited for you!

I know you have gone back and forth on this. I know this is crazy, but if you can, why not buy both? You clearly love the onyx and you love the GMOP. You'll wear both, and both can be combined with your WMOP and hey, if you want to go really bold, wear all three together. That's what Princess Grace did. Then you have the long necklaces you love and the stone choices you love and without torturing yourself. You don't have to do it all at once, but it could be a long term plan. Otherwise I fear that whatever you order, you'll always be second-guessing yourself, thinking you made a mistake and should have ordered the other one . . .
You love both. Put yourself out of your misery, order one of each and enjoy. Life is short.

 

[BigAkoya]

I have both RG/GMOP and WG/Onyx SO pieces. I find the Onyx, especially with WG, to be very edgy and avant garde - not necessarily angry, but certainly not soft nor feminine. But I have other pieces that more than tick the feminine, soft, and whimsical boxes, so this is ok for me to have different things to play around with. Maybe you would feel the same as well depending on your other pieces..?

I am also thinking specifically about your panda and how great it would be for you to have a "panda set."

You are spot on! Okay... I did not want to expand on my drama and annoy everyone (I'm gonna zip it after this post), but you hit it on the nail.
One of the reasons why I want the oynx is for my panda! He would be totally cute and look so feisty hanging on an oynx chain.

The other reason why I want oynx is because it's the roaring 20s, and I want to channel art deco!
Art deco... long oynx necklace, emeralds, and diamonds. I have an emerald and diamond set that I plan to wear with it, and I love emeralds, diamonds, and oynx together.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts... you are now swaying me back over to the oynx side!