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cattttrannn said:
Except discontinued stones, I don't courage to buy VCA from Real Real, since the discount was not great, only $300-500 after tax. Do you know VCA doesn't collect tax for jewelry sent to a few states? So the different of VCA being without tax and second hand pieces is not much, but you get whole deal and know your pieces are authentic. I know for sure they sell fake Chanel handbags (The logo CC with left side C on the top), did a favor to call them letting them know, but they ignored and continued to display
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I have always paid tax for my jewelry so I havent saved that way so far. But I usually use credit cards that have good rewards program or buy through store card and get money back in gift cards. Because of these I dont find much savings from items listed on Ann's Fabulous finds or the Real Real. Also I am extremely scared of reseller market and it's not worth it for me.
 
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classicgirll said:
Just bought my holy grail and first VCA from fashionphile (with COA and box!) - sweet alhambra necklace in carnelian! I really really wanted a sweet onyx one but since they don't make it, I'm crossing my fingers and hoping the red is superrrr dark! According to the images on fashionphile, it is, but you never really know until you see it.

After seeing the heart version on Amelia Liana (youtuber), I knew I had to go for it... it looks positively stunning on her !

BUT i do feel sort of guilty for spending so much on jewelry that's not even diamond (my parents are asian so they're okay with investing in diamond but I love the shape of the VCA clover so much!)..... can anyone ease my anxiety haha??
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Do what you love and love what you do... do Van Cleef & Arpels... I do and so should you. Unapologetically and with no justification !
"J!m"
 
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Just browsing inside the store yesterday. I tried on the 16 motifs rose gold to see how it look on me. The last two pictures had an addition bracelet attached. I only have a small yg frivole and thought it would go well together. I am turning 49 and 5 2”, very casual. Let me know what you think what look better on me , should choose this or the yg/rose gold 10 motif vintage Alhambra (won’t be adding another 10 maybe just another bracelet ;). all comments welcome.
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Starvista said:
Just browsing inside the store yesterday. I tried on the 16 motifs rose gold to see how it look on me. The last two pictures had an addition bracelet attached. I only have a small yg frivole and thought it would go well together. I am turning 49 and 5 2”, very casual. Let me know what you think what look better on me , should choose this or the yg/rose gold 10 motif vintage Alhambra (won’t be adding another 10 maybe just another bracelet ;). all comments welcome.
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It's beautiful on you!
 
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Starvista said:
Just browsing inside the store yesterday. I tried on the 16 motifs rose gold to see how it look on me. The last two pictures had an addition bracelet attached. I only have a small yg frivole and thought it would go well together. I am turning 49 and 5 2”, very casual. Let me know what you think what look better on me , should choose this or the yg/rose gold 10 motif vintage Alhambra (won’t be adding another 10 maybe just another bracelet ;). all comments welcome.
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Both look stunning in you!
I like the presence of the vintage 10 motif. Good luck deciding!
 
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AllisonFay said:
I can’t believe the Real Real sold this “VCA” bracelet, which is obviously fake, for $7500! I am shocked! View attachment 4386944
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The prongs and the clasp are characteristic of the older (vintage) Vintage alhambra necklaces. It doesn't mean that it's fake, it just means that it's a heritage piece. The manufacturing techniques, beadwork, chain and marks have all changed over time. In order to really gauge the authenticity of a piece, you need to be familiar with those changes. Just because it's different, does not mean that it's fake.
 
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It's hard to tell . . .

On your daughter (the third picture) I like the rose gold. I don't like the necklace in YG on her. However, I don't find the length very interesting it's neither here nor there. Is that the 10 motif? (Maybe it looks longer b/c she's smaller?)

I think the necklace on you in the first photo is very pretty. I love the length and think it's very flattering.
Regarding color, I find that rose gold has a tendency to vanish against my skin tone, so before I can really form an opinion, I'd love to see another photo of the necklace in rose gold and yellow gold on you.
 
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Is anyone aware if the large frivole earclips have ever been produced in Rose Gold. As far as I can recall they have not. It is possible that it was a SO but I would think this is very unlikely. Which really puts into question a lot of other items that a certain auction house “Allure Antique Auction Company” from Boca Raton, Florida currently has in an upcoming auction on April 15th. They also have earrings, bracelet and necklace of the Guilloché which seems odd as it is a very new style. I guess buyer beware.
 
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tbbbjb said:
Is anyone aware of the large frivole earclips have ever been produced in Rose Gold. As far as I can recall they have not. It is possible that it was a SO but i would think very unlikely. Which really puts into question a lot of other items that a certain auction house “Allure Antique Auction Company” from Boca Raton, Florida currently has in an upcoming auction on April 15th. They also have earrings, bracelet and necklace of the Guilloché which seems odd as it is a very new style. I guess buyer beware.
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I have seen MANY questionable pieces offered from this auction house.
Buyer beware for sure.
 
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In a different auction on April 9th, Allure Antique Auction Company has a Yellow Gold pave Sweet 6 motif up for auction. Again, to my recollection it has never been released and I highly doubt that VCA would make a SO for an entry level piece which is also relatively new to their Sweet line even for a VVIP. So please be careful when purchasing from anywhere except direct from a boutique. It is a pity that there are so many obvious fakes out there which begs the question of how many normal fakes are on the market. Those starting out would be wise to buy direct even if it costs a bit more as you cannot put a price on piece of mind. Photos for perusal: IMG_5952.JPGIMG_5953.JPGIMG_5954.JPG
 
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Starvista said:
Thanks Lisawhit, padmaraman, and Happyish ..all your inputs meant a lot to me . So I decided to try the 10 motifs in rose gold today:smile: first pix has 2 “ extension. (Free if I get it done the first 3 months) last 2 pictures r my daughter modeling.should I go for 10 motifs in rose gold? View attachment 4390313View attachment 4390314View attachment 4390315
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Based on your photos so far, I feel the 10 motif rg necklace looks best on you (with you wearing the V neck top).

You can add the 5 motif bracelet later a casual look or get another pendant for that purpose.
 
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