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#76
Hello,

Since the thread is here I thought my question could be answered

For the between the finger rings, in this case, the butterfly. Does anyone know how durable the ring is? I’m not worried about the stones, more so the setting and it’s fragility. I’m going on a long trip in the summer and I wondered if it would be a good idea to take the ring with me or not.
 
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#77
LanaA said:
Hello,

Since the thread is here I thought my question could be answered

For the between the finger rings, in this case, the butterfly. Does anyone know how durable the ring is? I’m not worried about the stones, more so the setting and it’s fragility. I’m going on a long trip in the summer and I wondered if it would be a good idea to take the ring with me or not.
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Hi Lana - I have the MOP and Pave Butterfly ring, and I've worn it all day every day for over a year. I have no issues with the ring at all, and it's still as beautiful as the day I got it.

I don't think you'll need to be worried about the durability, unless you're going to be extensively working out or doing activities where you could scratch your ring up (rock climbing, swimming, etc). I do not wear it during these types of activities as I do not want to take the risk of it knocking or scratching into a hard surface.

If you're comfortable bringing it and wearing it from a safety standpoint, I do not think you need to worry about it from a durability standpoint. Enjoy your trip!
 
#78
Thank you! I love hearing from someone who has the same type of ring. I feel better taking it with me but will be careful since I do tend to be a bit clumsy, Ive already hit the ring on my computer ‍♀️:shocked:
 
#79
HeidiDavis said:
I would definitely ask your SA for one. I didn't get a polishing cloth the first time I purchased something, but I received one (without asking) the second time I bought a piece. I don't think there's any rhyme or reason to it. I think they include one if they think of it. I wouldn't expect it to be a problem for VCA to give/send you one.
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How about ordering online? Do online people get one too I wonder?
 
#81
Are there any cautions we know for the sweet butterfly turquoise bracelet? If it is worn with a Love bracelet, could it get scratched? (I guess if it slides over or under?) And if worn when washing up some dishes is it really bad if it gets a little wet? (Obviously not trying to soak it but almost impossible to never touch water.) Thanks in advance!
 
#82
Hi guys. I love the vintage earrings but I’m afraid they are too heavy for my earlobes. Has anyone ever had the clasp in the back removed for it to turn into a stud? Just to make it lighter in weight
 
#84
MamaOfA said:
Hi everyone, wondering about the durability of wearing the Guilloche collection daily and how to take care of it?
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Me too! One SA advised it will patina but I can’t imagine what that looks like. I wear the VA YG bracelet 24/7 and it’s beautiful and very low maintenance. I want to purchase a pendant and cannot decide on Guilloche or Rose Gold.
Is the VCA Rose Gold plated?
Thanks in advance for any replies!!!
 
#86
jhs001 said:
Me too! One SA advised it will patina but I can’t imagine what that looks like. I wear the VA YG bracelet 24/7 and it’s beautiful and very low maintenance. I want to purchase a pendant and cannot decide on Guilloche or Rose Gold.
Is the VCA Rose Gold plated?
Thanks in advance for any replies!!!
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No, the rose gold is solid 18k rose gold.
 
#87
I just got my first VCA piece and it's the holiday pendant (white gold guilloche with a diamond) and I was wondering how often I should consider having it cleaned ? I want the white gold to keep it's shine and I picked it over the grey MOP since its more durable for every day wear but having read all the comments about tarnishing... I'm kind of nervous now.
 
#88
celeanonme said:
I just got my first VCA piece and it's the holiday pendant (white gold guilloche with a diamond) and I was wondering how often I should consider having it cleaned ? I want the white gold to keep it's shine and I picked it over the grey MOP since its more durable for every day wear but having read all the comments about tarnishing... I'm kind of nervous now.
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The higher the karat of jewelry, the less likely it will show any tarnish. In general, tarnishing is mostly seen in jewelry that has lower gold karat and is usually seen in items that have less than 14 karats of gold. Little tarnishing may be observed in 14 karat gold jewelries and very seldom in 18 karat gold.
You'd have to be pretty rough with your 18kt jewelry for it to get tarnished.
 
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#89
Bisoux78 said:
The higher the karat of jewelry, the less likely it will show any tarnish. In general, tarnishing is mostly seen in jewelry that has lower gold karat and is usually seen in items that have less than 14 karats of gold. Little tarnishing may be observed in 14 karat gold jewelries and very seldom in 18 karat gold.
You'd have to be pretty rough with your 18kt jewelry for it to get tarnished.
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Good to know - I tend to be a little rough on jewelry that I don't take off but I should be okay. I've had a love ring for 4 months and it's pretty scratched up already... my fault for keeping it on during a rock scramble section of a hike haha. But as a necklace it's exposed to less than my ring so that's good, I think the only thing I get concerned about is running and sweat, should be fine right?
 
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