Thanks ! 9 months !
I am guessing lockdown prolonged the wait.
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I am guessing lockdown prolonged the wait.
you’re so patient! I prepaid for a bracelet at NM and it’s been 3 months. The wait is killing me haha
Hi everyone! Long time lurker and admirer of everyone’s beautiful jewelry. Thank you for feeding my obsession with this brand 
I did a search and not much came up. Hope this isn’t a repeat question.
Looking to make my first VCA purchase. Saw the new lucky collection, fell in love with the plum blossom earrings. I tried reaching out to my closest VCA boutique which is in Atlanta NM and they were really quite rude to me over the phone.
I turned to VCA online and a really friendly ambassador got back to me. My questions:
1. I’m looking to build my VCA collection in the long run. Better to work and build a relationship with an SA or does it not really matter? Can you even build a relationship with an ambassador online?
2. If I purchase earrings online and the posts need to be altered can that still be done? How would that work- would I need to bring it in to my nearest VCA boutique?
Thanks very kindly in advance for helping this rookie out!
I did a search and not much came up. Hope this isn’t a repeat question.
Looking to make my first VCA purchase. Saw the new lucky collection, fell in love with the plum blossom earrings. I tried reaching out to my closest VCA boutique which is in Atlanta NM and they were really quite rude to me over the phone.
I turned to VCA online and a really friendly ambassador got back to me. My questions:
1. I’m looking to build my VCA collection in the long run. Better to work and build a relationship with an SA or does it not really matter? Can you even build a relationship with an ambassador online?
2. If I purchase earrings online and the posts need to be altered can that still be done? How would that work- would I need to bring it in to my nearest VCA boutique?
Thanks very kindly in advance for helping this rookie out!
Yes.. shorten it. It looks like it's too big (which it is it) and then cheapens the look of your gorgeous bracelet. The dangle is definitely not a charm as you can see the extra loop hanging. Similar to rolling up pants that are too long.. just hem them.
So yes... shorten to make it fit you. Jewelry is like clothing... it needs to fit correctly which is why VCA allows alterations. Jewelry lengths are not one size fits all.
Hi everyone! Long time lurker and admirer of everyone’s beautiful jewelry. Thank you for feeding my obsession with this brand
I did a search and not much came up. Hope this isn’t a repeat question.
Looking to make my first VCA purchase. Saw the new lucky collection, fell in love with the plum blossom earrings. I tried reaching out to my closest VCA boutique which is in Atlanta NM and they were really quite rude to me over the phone.
I turned to VCA online and a really friendly ambassador got back to me. My questions:
1. I’m looking to build my VCA collection in the long run. Better to work and build a relationship with an SA or does it not really matter? Can you even build a relationship with an ambassador online?
2. If I purchase earrings online and the posts need to be altered can that still be done? How would that work- would I need to bring it in to my nearest VCA boutique?
Thanks very kindly in advance for helping this rookie out!
Hello
I'm just starting my journey with VCA, too. I've had several conversations with an online sales associate. She was so welcoming, friendly, and very helpful! I've inquired regarding your earring post question (as I had the same concern). She said that if ordered online, and I realized the posts needed alteration upon receipt, they would send me a prepaid shipping label. The earrings would be sent to the appropriate VCA location for service, and then would be shipped back to me. Hope that helps!Hi everyone! Long time follower here and happy to finally join the VCA club. I recently purchased my first vintage Alhambra bracelet in grey mother of pearl and pavé. I’ve had it shortened by a lot as my wrists are around 13cm and just picked it up today. I wasn’t given the removed links - is this a mistake on their part? I assumed I would have been given them in case I ever want to adjust it again in the future. Thanks everyone!
I always get this links back together with the bracelet, so I think you should ask them about it
Did you thoroughly check the box or jewelry pouch they gave you back with the bracelet? The extra links might be tucked in there?
Congrats on your bracelet! Any chance you can share pictures? I'm interested in seeing how the bracelet looks after it's shortened. I also have small wrists!
So I’ve been thinking about the different 2 motif styles and I tried these today. I LOVE them. I initially didn’t want WMOP because I didn’t want to be matchy matchy with my bracelet. But feel like earrings and bracelet are far enough apart on the body where it may not come across as such, plus I stack the bracelet with other non-VCA pieces. What do you all think?
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I agree. Ears and wrists are far enough away from each other that it shouldn’t look too matchy esp if you are wearing other bracelets too. Did you try the 2 motifs earrings in other materials? They look great on you!
Thank you! I’ve tried the ones in rose gold with pave/GMOP but rose gold is not for me. I think I’d want more of a neutral color for these so only other one I’d try is probably onyx. Would have to go back to see if they have those! Was thinking of doing SO for all hammered gold, but not sure those would stand out enough to be worth the SO premium for me.
I also agree that they are far enough apart.
You’d have to try dangling a bracelet to ressemble the earrings in yellow gold to see if they show up against your blonde hair!