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sbelle said:
Gorgeous modeling picture!

I have these in the regular Vntage Alhambra although I debated for quite some time about getting the Supers. I do wear mine often and -- I've said this before and it is still true-- people notice them and compliment me on them more than any other earring I wear.
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Amazing!!! Your collection is really dreamy!:love: Your new Cosmos earclip looks great on you! Congratulations! Are they small??? Really substantial size on you. I am happy to know that you often wear your "regular" Vintage Alhambra earrings among your super gorgeous VCA earrings. Yes! I purchased mine inspired by your pics!!! Love my regular! I did not know that there are the super/larger, so I did not notice graycat5's are not regular ones. :shame: The large size looks gorgeours!
 
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#10,115
These increases make my mind explode!

I remember before the last increase I thought "never again" and how VCA was getting out of hand. If only I knew what was coming... this after gold has held its value for awhile now!

I still bought a MOP/WG bracelet and 20 motif onyx before the increase!! I still remain in an Alhambra-only collection.
 
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Does anyone know if the (formerly-named, modern) alhambra is still available in WG/grey MOP?
A couple of years ago my lovely DH bought me a bracelet and was going to buy me a matching 14 motif necklace for our wedding anniversary later that year. Unfortunately, when that time came around we couldn't find one and all the stores we tried said it was discontinued, but it still seems to show up on their website. Does anyone know if it is still available?
Can't be too sad, as aforementioned lovely DH bought me a 20 motif WG/MOP last year, but I really do love the alhambra version. Why are these things so darn irresistible?!!
 
#10,117
I'll take two said:
I remember you saying last year and Kim Mac said the same .
It sounds silly but I have always wanted to go since watching Magnum and Hawaii five O when I was younger .
:-)
Just out of interest what do you think between the cosmos pendant in rosé gold or the new rose gold Magic pave long pendant ?
TIA
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Hi there :smile1: Can you share more details about the new rose Magic pendant? I love the long pendants but haven't added one - do you know about pricing, etc? Thanks so much!
 
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JulesB68 said:
Does anyone know if the (formerly-named, modern) alhambra is still available in WG/grey MOP?
A couple of years ago my lovely DH bought me a bracelet and was going to buy me a matching 14 motif necklace for our wedding anniversary later that year. Unfortunately, when that time came around we couldn't find one and all the stores we tried said it was discontinued, but it still seems to show up on their website. Does anyone know if it is still available?
Can't be too sad, as aforementioned lovely DH bought me a 20 motif WG/MOP last year, but I really do love the alhambra version. Why are these things so darn irresistible?!!
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I have just been asking this same question! I have had a 9 motif grey mop (Modern) Alhambra necklace for a few years -- for those who aren't familiar with the design I've attached a picture below.




I never wore it because I am really more comfortable in the longer necklaces (18 inches of less makes me feel claustrophobic :laugh: ). When I saw the grey mop (Modern) Alhambra on the website recently I figured they had brought it back. I tried to order another one (to attach to my necklace) through NM three weeks ago and they told me that it is absolutely retired and cannot be ordered.

There is a happy ending to my story though. :yahoo: A sweet tpfer told me that Beladora had one and I was able to order it through them. The nice thing about attaching two (Modern) Alhambra necklaces together is the clasps are hidden so it it virtually impossible to tell that it isn't one necklace.
 
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einseine said:
Amazing!!! Your collection is really dreamy!:love: Your new Cosmos earclip looks great on you! Congratulations! Are they small??? Really substantial size on you. I am happy to know that you often wear your "regular" Vintage Alhambra earrings among your super gorgeous VCA earrings. Yes! I purchased mine inspired by your pics!!! Love my regular! I did not know that there are the super/larger, so I did not notice graycat5's are not regular ones. :shame: The large size looks gorgeours!
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Thanks for the sweet thoughts! Both of my Cosmos earrings are the smalls. I think the mop Cosmos only comes in two sizes which I am assuming are the small and medium. The diamond Cosmos comes in small, medium and large.

When I opened the package with my small diamond Cosmos earrings I really thought for a moment they had sent me a pair of mediums! They looked larger than I remembered.
 
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sbelle said:
I have just been asking this same question! I have had a 9 motif grey mop (Modern) Alhambra necklace for a few years -- for those who aren't familiar with the design I've attached a picture below.




I never wore it because I am really more comfortable in the longer necklaces (18 inches of less makes me feel claustrophobic :laugh: ). When I saw the grey mop (Modern) Alhambra on the website recently I figured they had brought it back. I tried to order another one (to attach to my necklace) through NM three weeks ago and they told me that it is absolutely retired and cannot be ordered.

There is a happy ending to my story though. :yahoo: A sweet tpfer told me that Beladora had one and I was able to order it through them. The nice thing about attaching two (Modern) Alhambra necklaces together is the clasps are hidden so it it virtually impossible to tell that it isn't one necklace.
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You lucky, lucky girl! Congratulations! If you ever get bored of it...:graucho:
 
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JulesB68 said:
Does anyone know if the (formerly-named, modern) alhambra is still available in WG/grey MOP?
A couple of years ago my lovely DH bought me a bracelet and was going to buy me a matching 14 motif necklace for our wedding anniversary later that year. Unfortunately, when that time came around we couldn't find one and all the stores we tried said it was discontinued, but it still seems to show up on their website. Does anyone know if it is still available?
Can't be too sad, as aforementioned lovely DH bought me a 20 motif WG/MOP last year, but I really do love the alhambra version. Why are these things so darn irresistible?!!
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It is too bad. Just so you know, the large earrings, bracelet and 9-motif necklace were still available when I inquired a few weeks ago.
 
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JulesB68 said:
Ooh, you've got my hopes up! May I ask where? I've asked in several places in Europe and there wasn't anything available.
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I didn't get the name of the specific boutique, but my SA said they were available here. I don't know how many pieces were left at the time.

Do you have a family member or friend in the US? If so, maybe they could help you locate one through the online store representative.
 
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