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cafecreme15 said:
Question for all the experts here! While I know most of VCAs stones (e.g. MOP, malachite, etc) can't be worn every day/while showering/various other activities that are harsh on jewelry, is this year's porcelain holiday pendant similarly delicate? Was hoping it was maybe a heartier material, but wanted to check with you all for your thoughts.
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I’ve honestly washed my MOP necklace MANY times with soap and water and have never damaged it. One time I even accidentally left it in a bowl with soapy water for cleaning and forgot about it for several hours. Still gorgeous and looking like the first day I bought her.
 
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Bisoux78 said:
I’ve honestly washed my MOP necklace MANY times with soap and water and have never damaged it. One time I even accidentally left it in a bowl with soapy water for cleaning and forgot about it for several hours. Still gorgeous and looking like the first day I bought her.
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It didn't shrink? I read that MOP tends to have an airline gap if it's been exposed to water for too long.
 
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Phoenix123 said:
It didn't shrink? I read that MOP tends to have an airline gap if it's been exposed to water for too long.
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None that I’ve noticed. I’m OCD about my jewelry and out of my 4 single motif pendants, this one doesn’t have any gaps what so ever. I don’t shower with it on or go swimming...I clean it only if I know I’ve been sweating (usually in the summer) or if I’ve been wearing it non stop for several weeks.
I have a friend who never takes off her onyx pendant...daily showers, perfume, etc and hers STILL looks brand new. I guess there’s another reason why we pay the big bucks for VCA: the quality! :yes:
 
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Bisoux78 said:
None that I’ve noticed. I’m OCD about my jewelry and out of my 4 single motif pendants, this one doesn’t have any gaps what so ever. I don’t shower with it on or go swimming...I clean it only if I know I’ve been sweating (usually in the summer) or if I’ve been wearing it non stop for several weeks.
I have a friend who never takes off her onyx pendant...daily showers, perfume, etc and hers STILL looks brand new. I guess there’s another reason why we pay the big bucks for VCA: the quality! :yes:
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I'm happy to hear that.

Also, I think onyx is supposed to be quite hardy.
 
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diane sun said:
https://www.vogue.com.tw/luxury/article/vca-lucky-animals-2020?amp
saw this article...the pictures look like there may be new lucky animal clips coming out in 2020! ...but i can’t read chinese so i’m not sure... if it’s true i’m incredibly excited
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Wow! There will be 5 new lucky animals - tortoise, horse, duck, panda and piglet. The rest is description of stones used to make these:
Onyx for the eyes to depict curiosity of the animals *LOL*
Duck is inlaid with malachite, LL and GMOP etc etc.
 
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i did a search throughout the forum, and the sweet effeuillage earrings were so rarely mentioned. wondering if anyone owns these and can speak to how you feel about them?
 
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Sakong said:
Hi all,

I was checking VCA website and noted guilloche 10 motif necklace is no longer posted. Does it mean “out of stock (temporary)” or not available any more since it was limited edition?

Thanks in advance for your input.
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I just got one 2 weeks ago at my Chicago boutique.
It was not posted online then even.
It may be available in some boutiques.
 
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