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POODLGRL said:
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.
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You know what? I re-read her post on ebay and saw "vintage" and thought "ohhhh, VINTAGE!" As, opposed to Vintage Alhambra. Thank you so much for pointing that out to me!! Great information! I love to collect vintage pieces. Perhaps, I will consider that one, as well...
 
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mamaluvsbags said:
You know what? I re-read her post on ebay and saw "vintage" and thought "ohhhh, VINTAGE!" As, opposed to Vintage Alhambra. Thank you so much for pointing that out to me!! Great information! I love to collect vintage pieces. Perhaps, I will consider that one, as well...
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I had to laugh when I read your post . . . It is confusing. It's vintage Alhambra as opposed to Vintage Alhambra!
 
#4,803
Junkenpo said:
How often have you ladies had an anticlimactic moment?

I picked up a preowned 10 motif onyx recently with the intention of saving up for another 10 in a couple of years.... and while I love my bracelet, I'm surprised at how little I'm enjoying the necklace. Granted, what I thought I really wanted was to wear it longer as 2 tens, but even with that goal in mind, I'm not as excited about being halfway there as I thought I would be.

I do have the option of returning it, and I think I might. So weird to be contemplating this after thinking I wanted one so much. I love the way 10 motif looks on everyone here, and 20 has been my HG since I picked up my bracelet.... but I'm no where near as thrilled as I thought i'd be.
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That's a lot of money to be tied up in something you are unsure of. Can you get to a store where you can try on a 20 motif? If you still don't love it then return the 10. If you do love it, then hang on!
 
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POODLGRL said:
I love, love, love my Perlee hoops. They're not too JLo, but big enough to see. My hair is chin length so studs, such as the Alhambra can get lost-not that I don't have a few pair-I love them for everyday when I want to feel understated.
For comparison, I also took a shot of the earrings with some of my Alhambra. Although the perlee are rose gold, they're very subtle and I think blend beautifully with the yellow gold. They're not as pink as the rose gold used by Cartier.
Anyway, happy birthday and happy birthday shopping. We're always happy to enable and I know everyone has suggestions based on pieces they love.
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You're killing me, Poodlgrl ;)
 
#4,807
einseine said:
I got sweet alhambra in onyx!!!:D Love them!
(But, it took me some time to get used to taking them off.:sweatdrop:)
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Verry beautifull. As i was in London they shown me 2 sices of earrings. Is these the little (Child) sice?
 
#4,808
Florasun said:
I have always thought the black onyx and YG is such a classic and elegant combination. Your set is lovely! (I know what you mean about getting the sweets on and off - those backs are killers.)
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Thanks Florasun!:D I did not know that getting the sweets on and off is this hard...:smile1:

628628 said:
einseine, I had no idea onyx came in sweet. It looks gorgeous on you.
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Thanks 628628!:D I really love them!! Very versatile like diamond studs!:p

sbelle said:
So pretty on you!
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Thanks sbelle! My next earrings should be WG vintage alhambra dimamond ones!!!:D;)

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Verry beautifull. As i was in London they shown me 2 sices of earrings. Is these the little (Child) sice?
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Thanks Majara! Yes, those are small ones. Have you tried both sizes on? Getting small ones on/off is a bit difficult...:amuse:
 
#4,809
Thanks einsein

No i hold them only on my ear. The sales assistent said these are not so beautifull on me because the are for children but i thought the are beautifull.
I think they want sell the expencive one
 
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Majara said:
Thanks einsein

No i hold them only on my ear. The sales assistent said these are not so beautifull on me because the are for children but i thought the are beautifull.
I think they want sell the expencive one
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I hate when they say the sweets are for children. I am sorry but I would not spend $1.5-2K on earrings/bracelets for kids that will either get lost or ruined.

I never ask SAs for their opinions because they always try to get me to spend more money. Afterall, I am the one who has to wear them and has to pay for them!
 
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beachy10 said:
I hate when they say the sweets are for children. I am sorry but I would not spend $1.5-2K on earrings/bracelets for kids that will either get lost or ruined.

I never ask SAs for their opinions because they always try to get me to spend more money. Afterall, I am the one who has to wear them and has to pay for them!
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Thanks for your opinnion, you are so right! It is my money and next time in a store i will remember your answer!. :smile1:
 
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Majara said:
Thanks einsein

No i hold them only on my ear. The sales assistent said these are not so beautifull on me because the are for children but i thought the are beautifull.
I think they want sell the expencive one
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Well that's news to all of us women older than 12 who have purchased them!
I think you're right they just want to get you to buy a more expensive pair.
 
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Is anybody wearing their VCA today? If yes, what?

I am wearing my turquoise earclips for the first time in months. They were hiding in the safe and I had forgotten how beautiful they are....
 
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