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sbelle said:
I'm curious how you feel about the frivole necklace now that you've had it for a bit. It is such a gorgeous necklace! Do you find you wear it often, or do you use it more as a special occasion piece?
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I really adore my gold frivole multistation necklace. This is a piece that is easily dressed up or down. It looks as great paired with a LBD as it does with plain white t-shirts.
Recently I wore the necklace with a fitted black single breasted blazer (no shirt) and skinny pants. While I do tend to shy away from matching the earrings I did wear the large gold frivole earrings that evening with my hair pulled back.
Finally, since I tend to buy in pairs it has crossed my mind how pretty two of these necklaces would look linked together.
One is enough for me this time:smile1:
 
#4,698
sbelle said:
Yes it is at the NY workshop.

I have found them to be unpredictable on timing of repairs/ adjustments. It took over a week to look at it and get back to me with the price. Based on my previous experiences I would guess it would take at least a month from the point that I approved the charge. Of course that is a pure guess . I had them adjust the tension on two pairs of earclips and after 6 weeks they still hadn't even looked at them.
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I just got a watch back that was sent to VCA at the beginning of October for sizing. I was told it would be sent to their workroom in New York. I was later told that it was in Texas, which is where all watch repairs are handled. Bottom line, it took three months to remove some links. Totally unacceptable, but I now know my store manager very well.
I would love to follow your lead and add some links, but I'm not willing to part with my necklaces if it means doing so for months at a time. If it's not too much to ask, I'd love to hear from you as to how long it takes NY to add the links.
 
#4,699
mamaluvsbags said:
I was hoping to get some help authenticating this piece bc I didn't have success on the
"authenticate this" thread and since you are all VCA lovers .....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VAN-CLEEF-A...S_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item5d392b735a

I think it looks good, but they have a bracelet on their site that I'm not sure about authenticity. Thanks in advance!!!
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I know these sellers very well and have bought a number of VCA and Cartier pieces from them over the years. They've very careful and will not sell anything without first authenticating it . Further, Susan collects VCA and is very knowledgeable. I can count on one hand the number of resellers I would comfortably buy from (on and off-ebay) and they're at the top of the list. That's not to say that mistakes aren't made. However, they allow no question returns. This affords you the opportunity to buy the piece, take it into a jeweler and check it out.
 
#4,700
POODLGRL said:
I know these sellers very well and have bought a number of VCA and Cartier pieces from them over the years. They've very careful and will not sell anything without first authenticating it . Further, Susan collects VCA and is very knowledgeable. I can count on one hand the number of resellers I would comfortably buy from (on and off-ebay) and they're at the top of the list. That's not to say that mistakes aren't made. However, they allow no question returns. This affords you the opportunity to buy the piece, take it into a jeweler and check it out.
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Thanks so much!! I heard from a TPF'er awhile back that they had heard of them, but before I purchased I just wanted to double check!!! :smile1:
 
#4,702
Hi ladies,

I have not posted here for a while even though I have been regularly following the thread :p

I am thinking about getting a 3 motif MOP, Chalcedony and Grey MOP WG. I have the YG vintage alhambra ear clips and the lotus earrings. i get good use out of both. I would like a different look, and when I tried the 3 motif earrings, I was really surprised how much I liked them. The concern is whether I will be able to wear them when I am older.

The only other earrings I would consider are the turquoise YG large earclips. So what do you ladies think? The 3 motif or the turquoise large?
 
#4,703
Dear Ryu_chan
If I may weigh in. Jewelry is timeless but styles and aging are not. There are things I wore in my '20's and '30's that I wouldn't wear now-not because they don't fit, but because they're either no longer au courant, e.g., in fashion or they don't suit me anymore. For instance, my large Chanel camelia hoops went by the wayside last year-suddenly they looked too JLo-a look that may have been good once, but not anymore--at least for me. I sold them and someone else is now wearing them and loves them as much as I did.
My recommendation: buy what you love, buy what you will wear today, wear it to death, and if one day you decide they're no longer "you," you'll certainly be able to sell them and given the price increases, get your money out of them.
 
#4,704
POODLGRL said:
Dear Ryu_chan
If I may weigh in. Jewelry is timeless but styles and aging are not. There are things I wore in my '20's and '30's that I wouldn't wear now-not because they don't fit, but because they're either no longer au courant, e.g., in fashion or they don't suit me anymore. For instance, my large Chanel camelia hoops went by the wayside last year-suddenly they looked too JLo-a look that may have been good once, but not anymore--at least for me. I sold them and someone else is now wearing them and loves them as much as I did.
My recommendation: buy what you love, buy what you will wear today, wear it to death, and if one day you decide they're no longer "you," you'll certainly be able to sell them and given the price increases, get your money out of them.
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I know what you mean. I figured I can always sell the VCA pieces later on. I will take a look at them again, and see if I truly love them. I have this rule about buying jewelry. Since I do not have money tree :D, I have to be absolutely in love with the piece without any indecisiveness. Let's see if I still feel that way after looking at them again.
 
#4,706
mamaluvsbags said:
I was hoping to get some help authenticating this piece bc I didn't have success on the
"authenticate this" thread and since you are all VCA lovers .....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VAN-CLEEF-A...S_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item5d392b735a

I think it looks good, but they have a bracelet on their site that I'm not sure about authenticity. Thanks in advance!!!
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Do you mean the all gold Vintage Alhambra bracelet? http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-AUT...8686?pt=US_Fine_Bracelets&hash=item5d394764be This is a nice vintage piece and authentic. Originally the claps on the Alhambra (necklaces and bracelets) were made with a spring ring. This is was used in the '70's- '80's. Based on the design of the clover motifs and the satin finish, it's probably from the '80's. It's good to study older pieces. It's a big help when trying to distinguish vintage from counterfeit.
 
#4,707
Hi ladies,

This thread is like patato chips, can't stop eating until the whole bag is empty. I've been admiring all the eye candies for so long that i think i'm ready to dip my toe in the water sort of speak.

I'm thinking about a pair of Sweet Alhambra rose gold earstuds. I can't wear anything too big, just doesn't suit me. Would someone who has these kindly measure the diameter for me please? And how does VCA rose gold compare to Cartier? Lighter, darker and do you notice any fading?

The other piece i'm pondering about it the 5-motif onyx from the vintage collection. I see a number of ladies here pair their bracelets with the Love bangle. Do you think the Love gets scratched more easily with the the bracelet?

Another newb question, does the bracelet come in different sizes? (5.75" wrist)

Finally, does anyone have SA in Houston to recommend? That's the closest one to me.

Thanks in advance all!
 
#4,708
ryu_chan said:
Hi ladies,

I have not posted here for a while even though I have been regularly following the thread :p

I am thinking about getting a 3 motif MOP, Chalcedony and Grey MOP WG. I have the YG vintage alhambra ear clips and the lotus earrings. i get good use out of both. I would like a different look, and when I tried the 3 motif earrings, I was really surprised how much I liked them. The concern is whether I will be able to wear them when I am older.

The only other earrings I would consider are the turquoise YG large earclips. So what do you ladies think? The 3 motif or the turquoise large?
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Hi ryu chan- I love my 3 motif WG. Not too heavy or long, and are definitely a statement. I wear them way more than I ever thought I would.
 
#4,709
After spending three months (yes, three months) in VCA purgatory, I finally received my VCA Cadenas watch. I looked long and hard for something I could pair with my white gold/silver colored items including my Hermes cuffs. I wanted something atypical, bold and subversive, but at the same time classic. I've never anyone wearing the Cadenas and VCA didn't have any in stock I could try so this was truly a leap of faith . . .
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#4,710
BOP said:
Hi ladies,

This thread is like patato chips, can't stop eating until the whole bag is empty. I've been admiring all the eye candies for so long that i think i'm ready to dip my toe in the water sort of speak.

I'm thinking about a pair of Sweet Alhambra rose gold earstuds. I can't wear anything too big, just doesn't suit me. Would someone who has these kindly measure the diameter for me please? And how does VCA rose gold compare to Cartier? Lighter, darker and do you notice any fading?

The other piece i'm pondering about it the 5-motif onyx from the vintage collection. I see a number of ladies here pair their bracelets with the Love bangle. Do you think the Love gets scratched more easily with the the bracelet?

Another newb question, does the bracelet come in different sizes? (5.75" wrist)

Finally, does anyone have SA in Houston to recommend? That's the closest one to me.

Thanks in advance all!
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welcome to the addiction!

the earstuds are 5/8 of an inch. i think they are great for everyday wear.
the love will scratch over time whether you wear bracelets or not but yes it will scratch quicker as the bracelet will slide over the top of it.
the bracelet comes in one length but VCA can shorten it for you. several ladies here have had it done.
 
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