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#18,093
macarondreams said:
I’m glad to hear the cloudiness is normal and/or should come off with a gentle wipe using a cleaning cloth. I’m still a bit concerned about the rust/marks, and will be bringing in the bracelet for the SA to see at the end of the week. It’s finally a sunny day, so I’ve attached a photo collage that hopefully captures the marks more (once you click on the thumbnail). Thanks again everyone!
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Oh, now, this is not good(
 
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macarondreams said:
Thank you @nicole0612 @Candy_landy and @Bunny_in_Love. I’m glad to hear the cloudiness is normal and/or should come off with a gentle wipe using a cleaning cloth. I’m still a bit concerned about the rust/marks, and will be bringing in the bracelet for the SA to see at the end of the week. It’s finally a sunny day, so I’ve attached a photo collage that hopefully captures the marks more (once you click on the thumbnail). Thanks again everyone!
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Could the chemical composition of the WG be reacting with the natural stone? I think you need to take this back to VCA. This is definitely NOT normal.
 
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DS2006 said:
The only thing I have seen is that the Lucky animals are having a price increase. I don't think they'd have another across the board increase this soon since there was one at the end of Sept. Someone else said that some high jewelry and timepieces are going up.
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my SA confirmed price increase on 1/21. I was looking to purchase the frivole BTF ring later this month but he reached out to let me know. Not sure if it is across the board, but does seem that way, if frivole is increasing. Seems a bit crazy since they just had a price increase in September.
 
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#18,101
Metrowestmama said:
Considering some more VCA pieces but not 100% sure the direction to go.

I already have the vintage MOP vintage alhambra earclips and 10 motif necklace.

I'm considering getting the frivole pendant and small earrings, small perlee hoops and 5 motif vintage MOP bracelet. This 'collection' would give me sets, which is appealing. I could wear the perlee hoops with the 10 motif. I have pave studs that would be great with the frivole pendant. The bracelet I could use with the 10 motif to lengthen, or wear with my earclips, etc.

However, I'm wondering if I should skip all of it and put the money towards a diamond clover perlee. But I'd want to wear it everyday. Seems like I could.

I love the idea of having lots of VCA pieces to play with but on the other hand, I do typically like to wear the same jewelry everyday so it's appealing to have one fabulous piece I'd wear all the time.

I'm sure I'll get everything on my list at some point over the years but trying to figure out the next step. Appreciate your thoughts. Do you get compliments over a piece vs another? Do you wear certain pieces everyday?
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If you tend to wear the same thing day after day buy what you really like. I'm the same way sleep and eat in the same 3 Cartier love bracelets, bought the matching hoops they're in the vault not to be seen again since that's a trip to the bank.
 
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#18,102
Metrowestmama said:
Considering some more VCA pieces but not 100% sure the direction to go.

I already have the vintage MOP vintage alhambra earclips and 10 motif necklace.

I'm considering getting the frivole pendant and small earrings, small perlee hoops and 5 motif vintage MOP bracelet. This 'collection' would give me sets, which is appealing. I could wear the perlee hoops with the 10 motif. I have pave studs that would be great with the frivole pendant. The bracelet I could use with the 10 motif to lengthen, or wear with my earclips, etc.

However, I'm wondering if I should skip all of it and put the money towards a diamond clover perlee. But I'd want to wear it everyday. Seems like I could.

I love the idea of having lots of VCA pieces to play with but on the other hand, I do typically like to wear the same jewelry everyday so it's appealing to have one fabulous piece I'd wear all the time.

I'm sure I'll get everything on my list at some point over the years but trying to figure out the next step. Appreciate your thoughts. Do you get compliments over a piece vs another? Do you wear certain pieces everyday?
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But on the earings. I want the large pair of Byzantine Alhambra. Can't find them but keeping if I find them I'll be doing the happy dance best of luck so many choices
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#18,103
Fem1014 said:
my SA confirmed price increase on 1/21. I was looking to purchase the frivole BTF ring later this month but he reached out to let me know. Not sure if it is across the board, but does seem that way, if frivole is increasing. Seems a bit crazy since they just had a price increase in September.
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Look in the worldwide pricing thread and there is discussion on this (page 110). Others have been told it is only high jewelry and watches. I read that Lucky Animals increased on Tuesday. I hope they don't increase across the board this soon. If they do, I am likely going to stop buying.
 
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