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#18,496
SouthTampa said:
I am trying to decide one my first VCA piece. I would like to get a bracelet to wear with my watch. I have several watches but mainly wear two watches. The first is a platinum diamond watch, and while a ‘bit much”, I wear it quite a lot. I wear with jeans, anything, I just love the watch. The second is a white gold rolex Cellini. I love that I can switch out the View attachment 5059187View attachment 5059185View attachment 5059187bands. I have so so many bands for this watch. I actually think it is a man’s watch, but I fell in love with it and have had it about 10 years. Clearly two different looks. I am thinking of a simple white gold Alhambra one motif bracelet. What do you guys think?

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Your watches are beautiful but they are almost the exact opposite in terms of style! My first inclination is that these watches are stand alone pieces and won't be enhanced by a bracelet. But I do agree with @BigAkoya that possibly the best option to wear with both watches would be a diamonds by the yard (diamond station) bracelet. I think the sweet Alhambra single motif bracelet is too dainty and small for the Rolex.
 
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#18,498
BigAkoya said:
Hmm... both watches are two different looks, but if I could only have one VCA bracelet to work with both watches, I would choose a WG Vintage 5 motif.

Here is why:
I think the single motif will rotate to the bottom (unless you wear it super tight). I also think the single motif will get lost next to your Rolex on top of rotating to the bottom, so it will then look like you're wearing just a chain, no bling.

I think the 5 motif will look great next to your Rolex. For your platinum watch (has a Victorian vibe to me), depending on how big the dial is, I am thinking you might be able to wear it with a 5 motif and create a look as if it were two stacked bracelets, not so much a watch and a bracelet look. It's hard to see though, and I think you would need to wear your platinum watch to try it on. The problem is the Alhambra motif is bold, and the piece itself is thick and your watch is very dainty (the dial looks really tiny). I worry the 5 motif will take away from the delicate look of your platinum watch, so I really think it's a stretch and probably will not look good.

Does the bracelet have to be VCA? Seeing you like the dainty look, how about a Tiffany DBTY bracelet? It has diamonds stationed around, so it's not just one motif that will rotate to the bottom. I think it's delicate enough to go with your platinum watch, yet classic enough to go with your Rolex... little sparkles of light all around your wrist.

Here is the bracelet I am talking about. The diamonds come in different sizes, but here is an example:
Elsa Peretti® Diamonds by the Yard® bracelet in platinum. | Tiffany & Co.

Just my two cents for some ideas... good luck!
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You are so kind to have written out such a thoughtful reply. You are correct. I think a diamond by the yard would be better suited. I think I was just so anxious to purchase my first VCA that I lost sight of the three varying styles. I am thinking my first VCA should be a simple pendant. Again, thank you. I so admire your style. I was thrilled when you responded .
 
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#18,499
DS2006 said:
Your watches are beautiful but they are almost the exact opposite in terms of style! My first inclination is that these watches are stand alone pieces and won't be enhanced by a bracelet. But I do agree with @BigAkoya that possibly the best option to wear with both watches would be a diamonds by the yard (diamond station) bracelet. I think the sweet Alhambra single motif bracelet is too dainty and small for the Rolex.
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You are absolutely correct. I am so happy that I posted here before really thinking this through. You ladies have such exquisite taste. I think it says so much regarding the brand and why you ladies are drawn to the VCA style.
 
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#18,502
Hi VCA lovers,

I bought my first pendant necklace. The Alhambra sweet necklace, the pendant clover seems a bit round bended. Is this normal to not be clear straight? I might over exaggerate, its only a slight bit bend. Having a bit of OCD with new pieces and have been worried about it a bit (thinking all the same, can it shrink or bend by wearing the first day with a bit of lotion?).

Also the closure seems a tiny bit bended but bothers me less.

help me out!
 
#18,503
LondonCitygirl5a said:
Hi VCA lovers,

I bought my first pendant necklace. The Alhambra sweet necklace, the pendant clover seems a bit round bended. Is this normal to not be clear straight? I might over exaggerate, its only a slight bit bend. Having a bit of OCD with new pieces and have been worried about it a bit (thinking all the same, can it shrink or bend by wearing the first day with a bit of lotion?).

Also the closure seems a tiny bit bended but bothers me less.

help me out!
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Can you share a photo?
 
#18,506
nycmamaofone said:
Someone in the VCA FB forum said she heard there is a price increase soon. I’m going to the boutique tomorrow and I’ll ask my SA, but does anyone know if this is true??
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8seventeen19 said:
I was just at my boutique a week or so ago trying on RG pieces and my SA never mentioned it.
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Several people in that group have confirmed and one shared a text message from their SA that the price increase will happen on non-high jewelry next month
 
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