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Does anyone know if vca would let you replace a bracelet stone with a different one? It does it have to be the same
I don’t believe they would as it would change the integrity of the original design. They even have rules as to how links can be removed to shorten a piece to maintain the intended look. Maybe you can also ask if possible to do a new piece with mixed stone as a special order?
 
Hi there! Are the 2 motif earrings heavy at all? I'm thinking about purchasing the RG pave and grey MOP ones so I was wondering. Txs!
I’ve tried on these same earrings and I did not find them heavy. But, I was comparing them to the buton d’or which are next on my future VCA shopping list. Compared to the buton d’or, the two motif pave ans GMOP were lightweight.
 
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Hi. My husband bought me vintage Alhambra 5 motif bracelet in Mother of pearl. It was too large so they sent it to New York tonhave links taken out. I just received it back and I’m in love. However I’ve worn it for two days only (put it on after perfume) take off before bed and won’t wear in shower or pool. However, it occurred to me that I self tanned the day before I received my bracelet. I usually self tan during spring/summer (I’m a California girl) and it occurred to me that I should check to see if this will stain or ruin the mop. I usually apply it at night and shower first thing in the am so it’s not exposed to direct wet tanner, but o know sometimes sweat can make the color to clothing so I worry about my bracelet. I plan to wear my bracelet daily. Shall I give up my glo? Also, I’m new to VCA, I intend to care for my jewelry but if the MOP should ever get damaged, is this an extremely expensive fix or is it something that’s possible to be replaced?
 
Hi. My husband bought me vintage Alhambra 5 motif bracelet in Mother of pearl. It was too large so they sent it to New York tonhave links taken out. I just received it back and I’m in love. However I’ve worn it for two days only (put it on after perfume) take off before bed and won’t wear in shower or pool. However, it occurred to me that I self tanned the day before I received my bracelet. I usually self tan during spring/summer (I’m a California girl) and it occurred to me that I should check to see if this will stain or ruin the mop. I usually apply it at night and shower first thing in the am so it’s not exposed to direct wet tanner, but o know sometimes sweat can make the color to clothing so I worry about my bracelet. I plan to wear my bracelet daily. Shall I give up my glo? Also, I’m new to VCA, I intend to care for my jewelry but if the MOP should ever get damaged, is this an extremely expensive fix or is it something that’s possible to be replaced?
I think it runs between $150-$200 to get a motif replaced. It cost me $180 for a turquoise butterfly. So to me, reasonable. I don't know what to say to self tanner. I know for sure I wouldn't wear my MOP if I use self-tanner, even if its a day after. But I'm paranoid about stuff like that. Maybe after enough time it's fine. But I also would not know what is "enough time". Of all the stones, MOP is on the more delicate side, maybe a bit less than malachite but more than onyx, carnelian and agates. Depends on if you're fine replacing motifs over time.
 
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not sure if this has been discussed elsewhere in other forum or this thread...what are everyone's thoughts on this new bracelet to be released in summer?
 
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It has already been launched in UAE as pre Ramadan release. Check UAE VCA website. Roughly USD.17K
We, in the rest of the world will receive them later.
 
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not sure if this has been discussed elsewhere in other forum or this thread...what are everyone's thoughts on this new bracelet to be released in summer?
I feel like there is no comparison between this bracelet and the regular perlee clover in terms of look for the price. This should be priced about 7k lower than it is.
 
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