Hi, I posted some photos in the other thread in response to your question. The earrings are on my list, but I also tried on the necklace (though not in WG).
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Hi, I posted some photos in the other thread in response to your question. The earrings are on my list, but I also tried on the necklace (though not in WG).
Sooooo stunning though! I’m sure the profit off of this one piece would be better than how ever many Alhambras they could make, and certainly more of a showpiece. Perhaps meant more to be a display piece or attract people in the door rather than to sell it even.
I would guess that they'd have to have a very large quantity to reintroduce turquoise in the vintage or Magic Alhambra line to have an adequate number of pieces to sell. I am guessing that necklace above is one-of-a-kind. I thought the same about the perlee pieces with turquoise and just assume that the demand for Alhambra would be sooo much higher, whereas they can supply enough for perlee demand.
My sentiments exactly!
So true ... I would not know where to wear this ... but that is just me ... LOL!
More pics from the recent boutique visit 
I think they will close soon as well so I got there just in time to see the Frivole launch
Has anyone else had that dream where you're locked in a department store overnight and get to play with everything? Those pics look like the next level up!View attachment 4695044 View attachment 4695045 View attachment 4695046 View attachment 4695047 View attachment 4695048 View attachment 4695049 View attachment 4695050 View attachment 4695051 View attachment 4695052 View attachment 4695053 View attachment 4695054 More pics from the recent boutique visit
It certainly was nice! We definitely were safe alone up there but I feel for the staff- they feel scared I am sure but they also don’t want to lose their jobs. It’s such a hard time for everyone now. My SA was saying though that the us clients are buying a lot now due to the weak exchange rates. Australian price is so competitive now.
Has anyone else had that dream where you're locked in a department store overnight and get to play with everything? Those pics look like the next level up!
Is everyone still wearing their jewelries? I work in health care so I can’t work from home. Recently, we ditched wearing suits to scrubs at work, then change back to street clothes before going home. I still wear my watch and wedding ring but I might stop wearing those too. This pesky virus can live up to 2-3 days in steel so wearing jewelries might not be occupationally safe very soon. I am feeling a bit desolate, my VCA babies are now tucked away! Stay safe everyone! x
Now that I’ve finally got some time on my hands, I’m thinking through some jewelry storage solutions since my current arrangement is not very sustainable! Was wondering how you all store the VCA (and your other jewelry) that you reach for on a daily basis? Was thinking of ordering some lidded stacker trays from Container Store or a multilevel jewelry box from West Elm, but so many of these seem to have so many dead space useless compartments. Appreciate any tips!
Beautiful pictures! How I wish I could visit and play with the new releases. But I’ve been home with the kids since school closed and moved on to online learning. Tell me, how did you find the frivole pave bracelet? Do they flip a lot?
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I use these trays I found on Amazon. Below is a link to the necklace tray but they also have bracelets, rings, earrings, etc. They are great quality for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071D8PTX7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?
Hi dear! I love the bracelet but honestly haven’t been able to test it properly so I can’t tell you about the flipping. They are soooo pretty though. I tried on the yg version as well. Highly recommend the pink gold sapphire Frivole. I know my SA has another pair of earrings if anyone is looking!
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I prob wouldn’t wear it to work either but maybe you can enjoy them during the (probably short) time you have off? So much respect and thanks to you dear for your frontline work. You are making us proud!
Thank you, dear! We now have 30 Covids in our hospital, 7 in ICU and it keeps creeping up by the day. I have decided not to wear any jewelries starting Monday. I tucked all of my VCA away. In the meantime, I will enjoy ogling yours and others amazing pieces here! Thanks as well for all the beautiful photos! Makes me so happy and eases the stress looking at them
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I can totally relate as I work in health care as well. For years I have been wearing a pendant to the hospital. It’s usually my onyx holiday pendant and it’s my little piece of happiness at work. However given the current situation, and because I intubate patients and am close to their airway, I am at a higher risk of exposure to the virus. Therefore, I decided last week to remove anything I cannot fully sanitize at the end of my work day including the vca pendant. I know some of my colleagues have even stopped wearing their wedding bands. The only thing I wear now is my love bracelet but I wipe it down very carefully before I leave the hospital. My vca pieces and H bags are tucked away for now. Other than work, I just go to the grocery store or target. I don’t even want to carry nice leather bags there. I have been using a coated canvas LV pouchette I can wipe down instead. I feel like it’s better to be safe at this point. I can still admire my babies once I’m home but only after I change out of my scrubs and decontaminate myself by taking a long shower. Seeing the eye candy posts here also brings me some joy during these uncertain times. Please stay safe everyone. We will get through this. Thank you for everyone who is staying home when they can.
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