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Since VCA is releasing small RG pavé Frivole, does that mean that the pink sapphire was truly limited production? Does anyone know? Also, I’m overjoyed with all of these RG additions as it’s really the only metal I’ve been wearing lately. So, I’ve been holding off on buying anything unless it’s in RG. Now I really need RG Guilloché to happen!
 
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MyDogTink said:
Hi. I'm wearing the two motif earrings now. My ear piercing is also high which is problematic. In addition, I have one chunky ear lobe. I recently purchased the small frivole in YG. Because of the location of the clip and the tension on the chunky earlobe, I felt like the earrings were strangling my earlobe and like you, my ear was jammed into the clip. They are doing two things: loosening the tension of the post and moving the post up (that earring has two locations the post can sit in).

Since you have a high piercing, can they move the post up?

I think the both pairs look good on you. I've come to terms that the two motif don't sit perfectly centered on me.
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Thanks babe for sharing your experience! Yes whenever I try on the Vintage earrings, I’d request for the post to be on the first one - helps a wheee bit! I love the 2 & 3 motif earrings and might just make do :smile:
 
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BigAkoya said:
Hi! I think both pairs look great on you! You have lovely earlobes! I am the opposite, I have small earlobes, so big earrings don't quite work for me in many ways, and I can't wear dangling earrings. Bummer. So no... your earlobes look fine!

I think if you add a longer post, unless you have thick earlobes, it may be too long in the back. Have a your significant other/friend take a photo of the back of your earrings and see how far the post sticks out. I asked my husband to do that, and mine were fine as the post still went past the omega clip. I did not need a longer post which I was totally convinced I did, but the photo proved me wrong. On loosening... I would only do it if after wearing them for a day and if they hurt your ears. I think if you loosen them too much, they will droop. So wear them for a whole day and see if they hurt. Visually, I think they look great on you and only you will stare at the exact positioning of how they lay on your earlobe. Everyone else will see the dangles and be mesmerized.

I like both on you.. the two motif is a bit more casual. The oynx in the 3 motif makes those earrings really pop. You can't go wrong with either! If you can both, I vote yes as they are very different. If you can only get one, and assuming your everyday look is dangling earrings, I would get the 3 motif... those really pop on you!
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thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! You made so many good points I didn’t even think of! Especially the part where no one would really even notice if the motif is centered or not. I love this enabling community!!
 
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Notorious Pink said:
ok...I love both earrings on you....however, if you are totally OCD, well, honestly the earrings are not centered on you.

However however, I would not have noticed that if I wasn’t looking - it’s not obvious. They don’t look weird, just not centered, which isn’t unusual. I agree it’s easy enough to move the posts to the other hole (they could probably even do that before you purchase them so you can see how it will look) and that might work better. Unless your ear is really uncomfortable,I don’t know if you need longer posts.
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you’re absolutely right! I went to try them on again this weekend and the post does still stick out at the back of the clip when I have them on so that won’t do much for me! I’m a tad OCD but I think for VCA I’ll compromise lol
 
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Hello beauties, I’m looking to get the Magic Alhambra gold ring with grey MOP. I asked my SA about it and there aren’t any available at the moment. I’ve never seen it in person and was wondering if any of you had it by chance; Would love to see mod shots of it. I think I’m desperate enough to special order it, but just a bit concerned it may not look good on my skin tone (may blend too much). Do you know if special orders are returnable/ exchangeable?
 
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Hi guys I want to buy my second piece of VCA for graduation in June and I’m trying to decide which vintage Alhambra single necklace to go for, I really love the tigers eye because it’s so unique but the guilloche is also screaming my name and then there the gmop which I originally wanted until I check out the other two! Can some please tell me what the maintenance is like if you have any of these three? I’m a olive medium skin tone.
 
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RA_gucci said:
Hi guys I want to buy my second piece of VCA for graduation in June and I’m trying to decide which vintage Alhambra single necklace to go for, I really love the tigers eye because it’s so unique but the guilloche is also screaming my name and then there the gmop which I originally wanted until I check out the other two! Can some please tell me what the maintenance is like if you have any of these three? I’m a olive medium skin tone.
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Ok, first be aware that I don't have any of these.

However, my first VCA piece was a mop single motif pendant and I found it extremely easy to wear and care for - goes with everything and does not seem to show dirt and smudges as other stones may. Official care is that you don't get it wet (and by that I mean don't wear it to swim or shower). Guilloche tends to be delicate with regards to scratching, but unless you're layering necklaces it's not really going to hit anything (just maybe be careful if you're zipping up a jacket). I have no experience at all with Tiger's Eye; on the right person it is just stunning and will go with everything; for most of us, the use is a little more limited compared to your other two options. JMO.
 
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amywong1 said:
Hi everyone!

I am looking to add this vintage alhambra bracelet to my collection as an everyday piece.

As the motifs are textured, has anyone experience dirt getting trapped or any dullness happening because it might be hard to clean etc?

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I had this in a 10 motif and wore with lotion on my neck/chest, perfume, etc. never ever looked dirty, opposite of my onyx that looks dirty very quickly. You have to examine it for see any dirt-it’s a wonderful piece and is just stunning!
 
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Careykids said:
Hi I would love some help styling my VCA Vintage Alhambra earrings. I wear MOP or malachite daily although I probably wear the malachite 70% of the time,I just think it looks better on my skin. I want to get a VCA necklace but I’m not sure what to pick. Do I get a solid yellow gold so that I can wear it with both or just stick to the malachite? Maybe both? Please share any inspiration pics or stack ideas. I wear a YG love bracelet and rose gold jus in clous daily if that helps! Busy mom not much time to change jewelry.
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Solid gold pendant would look amazing paired without being too matchy matchy. Plus it would match both sets of earrings you own. Love the malachite on you-making me want a pair very bad seeing your photo!
 
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caelumxcv said:
Going for my second VCA piece in less than 6 months because I’m obsessed with my sweet carnelian necklace and how dainty it is, but torn on which stone better suits me between the 5 motif agate or malachite —any suggestions?View attachment 4995366
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Both look amazing on your skin tone! but I agree, the blue agate would be less worrisome for a bracelet that’s exposed to more hitting, hand washing, etc. Post what you get plz!!
 
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