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am interested in Alhambra. anyone know what other semi precious stones or materials they come with (with rose gold) for pendants, besides mop onyx or turquoise? am after something durable I can bath, work, sweat in without taking off , am after 1 motif. thank u in advance. price would be appreciated too ;-)
 
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greenteawasabi said:
am interested in Alhambra. anyone know what other semi precious stones or materials they come with (with rose gold) for pendants, besides mop onyx or turquoise? am after something durable I can bath, work, sweat in without taking off , am after 1 motif. thank u in advance. price would be appreciated too ;-)
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only all gold but onyx, tigers eye and carnelian are fairly durable. check the websiite for prices
 
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beachy10 said:
You can take it to NM in SF. They will send it for you. Is there an SA you work with?
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You know what? I just called, and they said no. It would alter the original design. I guess I understand, but their chain is very unusual, and I wonder if I could find a local jeweler that could match the chain? I was dissappointed, but what can I do? Sadly, I do not have a fave SA there.
 
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Hi Ladies :) So it's long overdue, but here is my first VCA piece I got on October. It's the Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra pendant.
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darkangel07760 said:
You know what? I just called, and they said no. It would alter the original design. I guess I understand, but their chain is very unusual, and I wonder if I could find a local jeweler that could match the chain? I was dissappointed, but what can I do? Sadly, I do not have a fave SA there.
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I was thinking that they won't do it.... Basically their logic is that if u buy a bracelet but need a larger size bracelet - they will extend it for you to fit. If you buy a necklace and want it a little longer - they will extend it. But if you buy a bracelet but want a pendant, they want you to come back and buy a pendant from them :) it is not in their interest to turn your bracelet into a pendant.
 
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Hi Ladies :0) , now I have been offered a Magic Alhambra necklace in MOP, this was not my first choice, I was looking for the 20 motif vintage. This is a pre own piece and the person who is offering it to me is a very respetable jeweler. The asking price is $15,000. Now, Do you think that the Magic is more dressier than the vintage?, or, it can be used as an every day piece? What do you think of the price for a pre-own piece? Thanks!!
 
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Reinita said:
Hi Ladies :0) , now I have been offered a Magic Alhambra necklace in MOP, this was not my first choice, I was looking for the 20 motif vintage. This is a pre own piece and the person who is offering it to me is a very respetable jeweler. The asking price is $15,000. Now, Do you think that the Magic is more dressier than the vintage?, or, it can be used as an every day piece? What do you think of the price for a pre-own piece? Thanks!!
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Are we talking about a long Magic? I have the long one and I love it. It is on the dressier side but u can wear it casually as well. And the price sounds like a great deal! In my opinion
 
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aalinkaa said:
Are we talking about a long Magic? I have the long one and I love it. It is on the dressier side but u can wear it casually as well. And the price sounds like a great deal! In my opinion
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Yes, it have 16 motif and it is 50" long, by the way, I'm 5 4" and if I use it in a single strand it pass my button belly! Do you use yours a lot, or do you think that the 20 motif vintage is more handy?
 
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I love this piece and it was the neckalce that first attracted me to VCA.
Sadly, it is so long (and I am so short) that it hit me at a very unattractive spot. This is when I was introduced to the vintage alhambra line and I have been hooked ever since.

The magic piece is very special...truly beautiful, but I find the vintage alhambra a better every day piece.

The price on the pre-loved piece that you have found seems reasonable.


Reinita said:
Hi Ladies :0) , now I have been offered a Magic Alhambra necklace in MOP, this was not my first choice, I was looking for the 20 motif vintage. This is a pre own piece and the person who is offering it to me is a very respetable jeweler. The asking price is $15,000. Now, Do you think that the Magic is more dressier than the vintage?, or, it can be used as an every day piece? What do you think of the price for a pre-own piece? Thanks!!
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