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You will ruin it. You shouldn't buy this type of jewelry if you are going to shower. Get the diamond pendant or all gold. Then use a polishing cloth to wash it.
All high end jewelry should not be showered in since soaps can damage the patina of gold. But if you must do it, then get all gold or gold/diamonds. All of the stones such as onyx, MOP, etc can be badly damaged with daily showers.
Ladies, just wanted to ask your opinion. I know we should not shower with mother of Pearl. But I’m thinking if I wear it daily (say the pendant), and if it cost about 200-300usd to change one MOP say after x years, it’s worth it right? I don’t have problem removing it, but I am always in a hurry and I forget to wear them. So thinking to wear it daily and if I need to replace it after some years I will just do it.[/
 
I just went on the VCA website & noticed the new Alhambra guilloche with diamonds. Had no clue this was out! Has anyone bought it yet? Thoughts?

I think it is readily available, so you may be able to see it at your boutique. It was offered to me and I usually have to wait for items that are in short supply.
I know that the necklace has been available for a couple of months, at least. My boutique had a handful available. So beautiful but out of my current price range! I believe that the bracelets are more limited. I paid for one and it will be available on September 2nd. I am having it sized and then it will be sent to me. I will post pictures once it arrives!
 
I know that the necklace has been available for a couple of months, at least. My boutique had a handful available. So beautiful but out of my current price range! I believe that the bracelets are more limited. I paid for one and it will be available on September 2nd. I am having it sized and then it will be sent to me. I will post pictures once it arrives!
I agree, I think the necklaces are quite available. The necklace is out of my price range as well, but I am considering the bracelet. Congratulations on your incoming bracelet, it’s going to be so beautiful!
 
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VCA White gold owners please chime in! I’m considering a pave vintage Alhambra pendant in white gold. From the info provided on vca site, the gold is mixed with palladium and coated with rhodium. Has anyone had to re dip their white gold items due to color change/ coating wearing off? If so, how long after wear did you see the change? Thanks!
 
VCA White gold owners please chime in! I’m considering a pave vintage Alhambra pendant in white gold. From the info provided on vca site, the gold is mixed with palladium and coated with rhodium. Has anyone had to re dip their white gold items due to color change/ coating wearing off? If so, how long after wear did you see the change? Thanks!
My Mom wears mine 24/7 probably for two years now. No issues. No Changes.
 
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