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AmorNChanel said:
Hello VCA ladies! Firstly, I must say that all of you ladies have such incredible taste! Your collections small and large are tdf. I recently wanted to pick up a piece of designer jewelry to wear as my statement piece. I was contemplating between the love bracelet and the vintage Alhambra. Still like the love but felt the alhambra was more my style and would prefer that over the love (at this time). It's pretty, feminine and classic.

I have been reading up on VCA and this thread has been extremely helpful. Love all those mod pics.

I was contemplating either a 5 motif bracelet or the single pendant. I tried the sweet bracelet but on me I decided it was too petite to wear on its own (which is my intention at this time). I love it stacked with another sweet or with the Cartier love.

Long story short I ended up getting the 10 motif onyx necklace. I never considered the necklace because I thought that would be too pricy for my first piece and no diamonds at that price point. The necklace is currently in NY getting another 2 inches added on. On my neck, not all the motifs would lay flat when I tried it on with the standard length (16"?) and that bothered me. Guess my collar bone or neck was in the way. Lol... I think the extra 2 inches will help keep the motifs flat (at least that was the case in the store).

I am anxiously awaiting for my piece to arrive. Sorry for the long story but thanks for letting me share.
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Congratulations on joining the VCA club. These pieces are classic and can be worn with t-shirt and jeans and LBD. So versatile and elegant. And as you'll see by the frequent price increases -- a good investment to boot! I love the onyx and I think you will enjoy a bracelet at some point (this is an addiction after all so trust me--you'll want more! What I love about the bracelets is that unlike a bangle it doesn't bang on the desk for those of us who have to work for a living! In addition, I've found out that VCA Alhambra bracelets vary in length. My first one was sized so that I need to unclasp it to put on and off, yet two other (onyx and gold) I can just slide over my wrist which I actually prefer. Enjoy your new purchases in good health!
 
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phillj12 said:
It has never turned around. I find that the necklace doesn't move much because of the weight. I had long hair so there's absolutely no way to see it. I like that it's not a permanent fix because I can take it off when I add the 5 motif to the 10 motif...although sometimes I add it even then. It was the best $10 I've spent because it makes the 10 motif so much more wearable for me!
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Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. The extender Jinsun posted looks like a good option.
 
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NYTexan said:
Post a pic when you get it back. Congrats on your purchase :) I started with a VCA bracelet and the necklace is next on my list. Really trying to learn as much as I can from the forum about the 10 motif and any feedback or advice you have to share is appreciated.
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Thank you so much. Definitely will post when I receive it. I really was intending to get the bracelet first as it's less of a commitment. The selling point was the SA showing me the different ways I could play and ADD to the necklace making it quite versatile. And the ADD was buying more pieces. Lol...I am sure the other ladies have more info but glad to share if I can remember
 
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Ok VCA fans...does anyone know if it is possible to add motifs to a necklace instead of adding the links to extend a necklace? Will they accommodate by adding 1 or 2 motifs instead. Just curious.
 
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hermes_fan said:
Congratulations on joining the VCA club. These pieces are classic and can be worn with t-shirt and jeans and LBD. So versatile and elegant. And as you'll see by the frequent price increases -- a good investment to boot! I love the onyx and I think you will enjoy a bracelet at some point (this is an addiction after all so trust me--you'll want more! What I love about the bracelets is that unlike a bangle it doesn't bang on the desk for those of us who have to work for a living! In addition, I've found out that VCA Alhambra bracelets vary in length. My first one was sized so that I need to unclasp it to put on and off, yet two other (onyx and gold) I can just slide over my wrist which I actually prefer. Enjoy your new purchases in good health!
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Thank you, hermes-fan, for the warm welcome and the warning of the pending addiction and my future need for a bracelet. Haha... Your comment about being classic and versatile is exactly the reason I wanted to get the Alhambra. Thanks for confirming that and easing my mind. So true about the banging of bangles. I will be sure to keep the bracelet length in mind going forward. Can't wait till my package comes...
 
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AmorNChanel said:
Hello VCA ladies! Firstly, I must say that all of you ladies have such incredible taste! Your collections small and large are tdf. I recently wanted to pick up a piece of designer jewelry to wear as my statement piece. I was contemplating between the love bracelet and the vintage Alhambra. Still like the love but felt the alhambra was more my style and would prefer that over the love (at this time). It's pretty, feminine and classic.

I have been reading up on VCA and this thread has been extremely helpful. Love all those mod pics.

I was contemplating either a 5 motif bracelet or the single pendant. I tried the sweet bracelet but on me I decided it was too petite to wear on its own (which is my intention at this time). I love it stacked with another sweet or with the Cartier love.

Long story short I ended up getting the 10 motif onyx necklace. I never considered the necklace because I thought that would be too pricy for my first piece and no diamonds at that price point. The necklace is currently in NY getting another 2 inches added on. On my neck, not all the motifs would lay flat when I tried it on with the standard length (16"?) and that bothered me. Guess my collar bone or neck was in the way. Lol... I think the extra 2 inches will help keep the motifs flat (at least that was the case in the store).

I am anxiously awaiting for my piece to arrive. Sorry for the long story but thanks for letting me share.
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Hello and welcome :) VCA is definitely addictive and soon you will make plans for future pieces, starting with a 10 motif is great as I m thinking you might wear it around your wrists too. I look forward to see it on you :)
 
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Do you ladies think VCA has a good selection of wedding bands for men? I like the options for women, but I didn't really see much variety for men unless I missed it. I'd like a set that matches or at least coordinates, but the rings I saw for men were basically plain- could get that anywhere and pay less I'm sure.
 
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monidda said:
Hello and welcome :) VCA is definitely addictive and soon you will make plans for future pieces, starting with a 10 motif is great as I m thinking you might wear it around your wrists too. I look forward to see it on you :)
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Hi monidda! So glad to be part of such a great thread. I am going to try and manage my obsession so my intent is to go slowly. The question is what is " slow" and it may be redefined as time passes. :graucho:

I can understand the addiction. The SA that helped me said the Alhambras are like "Legos for girls." She showed me how I can attach the bracelet to the necklace (which many of the ladies do here already), attach the pendant to the necklace and attach two bracelets to make a necklace. I didn't think about wrapping the necklace around my wrist which is a GREAT idea. And best of all I don't even need another piece to start playing. :woohoo::woohoo:

Now I just need to get my package. Hopefully in another week...
 
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OMG - I did an incredibly impulsive thing today! I was picking up my malachite bracelet (which I was told was the ONLY) one that came in (oh please, that seems a bit daft). And I asked to try on the malachite Magic pendant -- always thinking ahead to my next dream purchase. But I bought it! Yikes! My pathetic logic was, well I 'm going to get it someday and we all know how the prices keep going up, right? Ha! Why postpone joy, right?
 
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hermes_fan said:
OMG - I did an incredibly impulsive thing today! I was picking up my malachite bracelet (which I was told was the ONLY) one that came in (oh please, that seems a bit daft). And I asked to try on the malachite Magic pendant -- always thinking ahead to my next dream purchase. But I bought it! Yikes! My pathetic logic was, well I 'm going to get it someday and we all know how the prices keep going up, right? Ha! Why postpone joy, right?
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Oh my! How exciting! Congratulations! I'd love to see your malachite magic pendant and how you wear it.

Can you share generally how often VCA does price increases and by how much if you know? Thank you.
 
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AmorNChanel said:
Oh my! How exciting! Congratulations! I'd love to see your malachite magic pendant and how you wear it.

Can you share generally how often VCA does price increases and by how much if you know? Thank you.
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I think it's about once a year. my SA mentioned that last year the price of gold was so high but it has come down since so hopefully no price increase soon. But it's a given that they creep up. for example I think a 20 motif was about 12K around 4 years ago and now I think it's around 17K. Who needs money market funds when you can buy VCA?
 
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hermes_fan said:
OMG - I did an incredibly impulsive thing today! I was picking up my malachite bracelet (which I was told was the ONLY) one that came in (oh please, that seems a bit daft). And I asked to try on the malachite Magic pendant -- always thinking ahead to my next dream purchase. But I bought it! Yikes! My pathetic logic was, well I 'm going to get it someday and we all know how the prices keep going up, right? Ha! Why postpone joy, right?
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Oh my goodness !!! We NEED to see it pretty pleeeeease. It sounds amazing I have been thinking about malachite in my future too :)
 
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