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perleegirl said:
Hey girls, how has everyone been? I need your help: I am considering selling my

R/G Perlee clover bracelet that I got last year in July as I am not wearing it as much as I

thought I would. I actually bought it as an everyday piece, but I find myself wearing it

only on special occasions. Any suggestions on how to go about selling it to get a fair

price? I appreciate your input.
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eBay! All Alhambra items have been going for just under retail. I am sure perlee will go for a fair price!
 
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#4,173
MsJones said:
I just heard from my SA regarding the lapis...and sure enough, she did confirm that Paris has (probably more likely HAD) a few pieces. Just wanted to give you ladies the update!
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Really?! Are/Were they new pieces or from stock?! I'm so excited. :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: haha... Hopefully, they will sell it in the States. I'm patiently waiting...
 
#4,174
sbelle said:
You're right TGG




Van Cleef & Arpels present Vintage Alhambra collections in letterwood

July 2012 – Van Cleef & Arpels, during the recent refurbishment of their Atelier on Place Vendôme in Paris, discovered some planks of letterwood in a hidden cupboard which had been untouched for 25 years.

This unusual discovery has inspired the luxury jeweller to use this wood to create new pieces to complement their quintessential Vintage Alhambra collection.

Precious South American letterwood was so named because the speckled patina of black spots on the wood bears some resemblance to hieroglyphics.

The first collection, a limited edition of pieces, is to launch in September 2012, and will be created with alternating motifs of the original letterwood and pink gold.

Each piece will be one of a numbered edition; in the UK one of no more than 20.

These limited pieces are strongly linked to the jeweller’s heritage, symbolising the continuing expression of Van Cleef & Arpels’ knowledge and use of audacious materials.

The organic differences of this precious wood mean that each jewel is one-of-a-kind.

The second collection will be a permanent addition to the Vintage Alhambra range, and is created solely from letterwood set in pink gold.

The range will be available in boutiques from November 2012.

Both collections feature a 20 motif sautoir, a 10 motif necklace, a bracelet, pendant and earstuds.

Only the most exceptional craftsmen are commissioned to carve Van Cleef & Arpels’ letterwood into the lucky Alhambra four-leaf clover shape.



http://www.jewelleryoutlook.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1037
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OMG my DH are going to get me for XMas the limited numbered edition of the Alhambra necklace in Bois d'Amourette, pink gold and diamond!
Soo happy!!
 
#4,175
kat99 said:
Thanks! It does come in sizes - there is M and L and there is also a rare small size. I have quite a small wrist (Cartier Love size 16 is still a little loose) but the M fits well on me. The small is super duper small.
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Thanks alot for the reply! It does look perfect on you!

Do you know if the signature bangle also comes in sizes or not? I am eyeing one of those in wg!!!

TIA!
 
#4,176
xactreality said:
Thanks alot for the reply! It does look perfect on you!

Do you know if the signature bangle also comes in sizes or not? I am eyeing one of those in wg!!!

TIA!
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Hi xactreality! I purchased PG Signature one last month. I want to add WG one, too. Yes, they come in three sizes - small, medium & large. I wear M.:D It seems a bit more difficult to find small & large ones.
 
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Hello fellow TPF-ers! I have never posted in the VCA subforum, but am excited to do so.

I am looking to make my first VCA purchase, the Magic Alhambra necklace with the white, Tahitian/grey mop, and black onyx combination. There is a store near me that has a pre-owned piece. I went to try it on, and couldn't see the authentication mark, the VCA and numbers, but the man selling it showed it to me, you had to use the jeweler's loop. So, my first question is- does that sound right? I could kind of see the VCA, but definitely not the serial numbers without the loop.

My second question is this- all this information was on the lobster clasp. Is that correct?

I have seen pieces on this VCA subforum where the numbers are on the clovers or on a plate, but not on the lobster clasp?

Lastly, I would love to hear your opinions on the Magic Alhambra necklace itself, pros and cons, and specifically the specific color combination I have chosen. TIA!
 
#4,180
Is this the long magic necklace?
My impression is that the long necklace has a hidden clasp...not a lobster clasp.


marbella8 said:
Hello fellow TPF-ers! I have never posted in the VCA subforum, but am excited to do so.

I am looking to make my first VCA purchase, the Magic Alhambra necklace with the white, Tahitian/grey mop, and black onyx combination. There is a store near me that has a pre-owned piece. I went to try it on, and couldn't see the authentication mark, the VCA and numbers, but the man selling it showed it to me, you had to use the jeweler's loop. So, my first question is- does that sound right? I could kind of see the VCA, but definitely not the serial numbers without the loop.

My second question is this- all this information was on the lobster clasp. Is that correct?

I have seen pieces on this VCA subforum where the numbers are on the clovers or on a plate, but not on the lobster clasp?

Lastly, I would love to hear your opinions on the Magic Alhambra necklace itself, pros and cons, and specifically the specific color combination I have chosen. TIA!
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#4,182
What are the top three items on your VCA wish list?
Here's mine-
-Small gold frivole earrings (already have the large but can't stop thinking about the small)
-Another letterwood 10 motif
-Small pg perlee hoops
OK- one more....vintage alhambra earrings in onyx.
DREAM item- Rose de Noel earrings in MOP
 
#4,183
I went to VCA yesterday to look for my first piece (big birthday coming up). I really liked the mop Super single pendant. I am not familiar with the Super size. Des anyone have this size? I was disappointed that it doesn't come in YG, only WG.
 
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texasgirliegirl said:
What are the top three items on your VCA wish list?
Here's mine-
-Small gold frivole earrings (already have the large but can't stop thinking about the small)
-Another letterwood 10 motif
-Small pg perlee hoops
OK- one more....vintage alhambra earrings in onyx.
DREAM item- Rose de Noel earrings in MOP
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hmmmmm. not sure honestly. its kind of tough--the things i think about with lust often arent very practical! (like a rose de noel clip)
 
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