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kstropp said:
Happy Friday lovely ladies and gents !
Question for this group - I am quarantining in Florida, where I started my VCA obsession and purchased my first pieces. I plan to purchase another few items and continue down the wishlist. Should I wait a few months until I return home to NYC in order to establish a long-term relationship with an SA at the flagship? This is a new world for me, so trying to get clarity if it makes sense to hold off on revving the engines ;)
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It’s so fun to go to the Flagship if you can - the boutique is historical & sort of magical. The SAs are so kind and knowledgeable - it will make your next purchase an event on to itself. Just my .02
 
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Aghhh a price increase!!

I was thinking/debating over the yg guilloche 5 motif bracelet, should I get it or should I go for something else...like the Cartier Love bracelet. Ahhhh I’m confused. Can anyone who has both advice on what to get first?

and if not the guilloche bracelet what is a first VCA piece to get??
 
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I'm curious...I checked my receipt right now for the deposit I made last week for my item and it does not indicate anything about the item I put a deposit for (5 motif hammered YG alhambra bracelet)??? No remaining balance or anything on it??? I paid $2500 and that's all the receipt shows...

I hope that is not a way for them to charge me the newer increased price when I placed my order well before the price increase...
 
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Chanellover2015 said:
Aghhh a price increase!!

I was thinking/debating over the yg guilloche 5 motif bracelet, should I get it or should I go for something else...like the Cartier Love bracelet. Ahhhh I’m confused. Can anyone who has both advice on what to get first?

and if not the guilloche bracelet what is a first VCA piece to get??
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I would bypass the Cartier Love--everyone has it. The guilloche is elegant and not as common.
And if not the guilloche, you ask, what is the first piece to get? The answer: Something you love!
 
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Happyish said:
Years ago (10 to be exact) I bought the RG Sweet Alhambra bracelet and repurposed it to wear as an anklet. I've worn it every day since (just like the Love and the JUC). I shower, sleep and work-out in it. I never take it off. I can't believe how sturdy this is (watch, I'll probably lose it tomorrow [please no!!!!]).
With that being said, I would never wear it this way if it were made with one of the stones: e.g., MOP, carnelian, turquoise, etc. as all are fragile and would show signs of wear if not irreparable damage from this kind of daily use. Remember, stones are porous and hot water, chlorine, soap or whatever, will all take their toll--the stones can become brittle and crack, the color can fade and the shiny surface will dull over time. I don't know what your bracelet is made of, but you may want to keep this in mind when deciding whether to wear it or take it off for certain activities.
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I LOVE this idea!!!
 
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Guilloche bracelet!! :biggrin:
im going on Sat to Birks here in Vancouver to try it out. Well the SA I had first spoken to called me and when I said what I was looking for she said they didnt have it but then called me back and said they have the one that has diamonds so I could try for the look of it and to also see the other pieces that I’m interested in :)

wonder what the difference is between buying from vancleef directly as opposed to buying it from another high end jeweller...??
 
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Chanellover2015 said:
Guilloche bracelet!! :biggrin:
im going on Sat to Birks here in Vancouver to try it out. Well the SA I had first spoken to called me and when I said what I was looking for she said they didnt have it but then called me back and said they have the one that has diamonds so I could try for the look of it and to also see the other pieces that I’m interested in :smile:

wonder what the difference is between buying from vancleef directly as opposed to buying it from another high end jeweller...??
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Return policy? Financing?
 
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