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I'm heading to vca and buying my first vca. I think I am going to get the mop vintage alahambra necklace and maybe earrings. Can't wait! Do you recommend that the earrings size should also be vintage size? Are the earrings heavy? I have very thick earlobes and some times the posts on earrings are too short. Any comments and feedback would really help as I have set up only an 1 hour appointment and want to be prepared.
 
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jsmile said:
I'm heading to vca and buying my first vca. I think I am going to get the mop vintage alahambra necklace and maybe earrings. Can't wait! Do you recommend that the earrings size should also be vintage size? Are the earrings heavy? I have very thick earlobes and some times the posts on earrings are too short. Any comments and feedback would really help as I have set up only an 1 hour appointment and want to be prepared.
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You can always ask VCA to change longer and thinner posts for you, I do that all the time :)
 
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jsmile said:
I'm heading to vca and buying my first vca. I think I am going to get the mop vintage alahambra necklace and maybe earrings. Can't wait! Do you recommend that the earrings size should also be vintage size? Are the earrings heavy? I have very thick earlobes and some times the posts on earrings are too short. Any comments and feedback would really help as I have set up only an 1 hour appointment and want to be prepared.
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The posts for the vintage should be long enough, but if you prefer them longer vs shorter or thinner vs thicker there are other posts they can swap then out for. The posts just screw out and they will usually have some alternate sets on hand. This also comes in handy for “first aid” if you bend a post and need a quick fix :)
 
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fice16 said:
I would recommend you to give a call to the VCA call number on the webpage; it will connect you to a VCA ambassador who has visibility on the product availability. Two years ago, I purchased my Alhambra WG paved bracelet watch through VCA website with the help of VCA ambassador . The watch was not listed as available on the website, however, the VCA ambassador placed the order for me and I received order confirmation & the watch shortly after. Hope it helps, and wish you will receive them for your birthday soon.
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Thank you! That is a great idea.
 
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jsmile said:
I'm heading to vca and buying my first vca. I think I am going to get the mop vintage alahambra necklace and maybe earrings. Can't wait! Do you recommend that the earrings size should also be vintage size? Are the earrings heavy? I have very thick earlobes and some times the posts on earrings are too short. Any comments and feedback would really help as I have set up only an 1 hour appointment and want to be prepared.
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I have thick lobes too and thought the standard posts would be too short. But they're ok. The omega backs really help to support the earrings and keep them in place.
 
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Israeli_Flava said:
Thrilled to finally receive my grey MOP rose gold Vintage Alhambra!!!!! I couldn't get to NYC to pick in person due to pandemic but SA Facetime me and she selected the most beautiful piece! I died! The colors are amazing on both sides!!!
I am over the moon!!!!!!!!!!!!



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This is absolutely stunning!
Would you mind posting in the GM0P pendant thread so all the beautiful pics are together and easy to find.
 
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Phoenix123 said:
I think it depends on how much you fancy the look of diamonds over solid gold.
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I wear a lot of diamond pave but never mixed. I just like pure diamond pave. My only non-diamond bijoux are from VCA. But the guiloche calls to me...I tried the full pave white gold last year but it looked underwhelming on me...
I think the guilloche is more blingy than the diamond motifs though... Solid gold I don't really wear...but the guilloche is not like any solid gold jewelry I have seen...Screenshot_20200629-173944_Instagram.jpg
 
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Alena21 said:
I wear a lot of diamond pave but never mixed. I just like pure diamond pave. My only non-diamond bijoux are from VCA. But the guiloche calls to me...I tried the full pave white gold last year but it looked underwhelming on me...
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I think you've just answered your own question.:-)
 
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Phoenix123 said:
I think you've just answered your own question.:smile:
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Haha. I'm still in doubt. I'm not used to no bling at all.
Shall make a separate thread before I buy. The opinions of the ladies here has given me valuableninsight...
By the way tried the guilloche earrings. The right one was lopsided on me. I don't have single motif earrings. My piercings are super even on both ears.... what is going on??
 
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