I do have a great SA, but isn't SO possible with any SA?
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Yes, there is a preapproved list of SO which any SA can process. It takes a bit more work for them the more unusual the combination is. Alternating pave and stone will usually be approved if the stone is one currently available for sale due to the higher price point. Alternating plain metal and stone is just a bit more difficult to be approved for. I’m sure everyone’s experience varies.
Hi everyone, I am just curious if you know which types of gold vancleef uses for their alhambra vintage bracelet? I am not sure if they are using 18k or 22k. I don’t see they disclose the information on their website
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VCA uses only 18k. Most french and american jewelers do. You find 22k and over from asian and middle eastern jewelers mostly.
Although I will say that a 22k vintage alhambra sounds quite lovely, wish they did a 22k version!
Has anyone experienced any issues with the perlee signature bracelet? I made an appointment to buy the medium YG one later this afternoon but saw some posts that the clasp isn't secure. any feedback/shared experiences would be great. thanks in advance!
I've had my perlee signature bracelet for a little over a month. I put it on and take it off daily. No issues with the clasp so far.
Does anyone have suggestions on the 20 motif alhambra and wearing it doubled up?
The motifs flip with every movement and it clacks around and needs to be adjusted frequently. Is there any devices or recommendations on how to prevent this? If it were all stone/gold it wouldn't matter but I have alternating pave. I don't mind the flipping so much wearing it long but it just doesn't sit right doubled up.
The motifs flip with every movement and it clacks around and needs to be adjusted frequently. Is there any devices or recommendations on how to prevent this? If it were all stone/gold it wouldn't matter but I have alternating pave. I don't mind the flipping so much wearing it long but it just doesn't sit right doubled up.
I totally agree! I have a 20 WG MOP and to me, it looks sloppy doubled-up. The chain moves around, one loop ends up long, the other loop ends up choking me... it’s a disaster. It looks great in still photos, but for me, it doesn’t work in real life.
I think if you like a short necklace, a 10 motif is much better. Or if you want the double-strand look, I would get two 10s, make one a little longer/shorter so it layers.
I prefer the lean long look of the 20 anyway so I never double mine up.