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Thank you @Happyish, it really is beautiful! Your photo is so helpful because I realized it would be very pretty worn with my solid YG as well. I have a pending order for malachite, so if it is approved I will probably decide on the hummingbird after all.
You're most welcome. I cannot take credit for the photo of the hummingbird on the chain, but I did download it! On the other hand, the two brooches (hummingbird and tortoise) are mine. I'm curious, isn't malachite part of the regular line?
 
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You're most welcome. I cannot take credit for the photo of the hummingbird on the chain, but I did download it! On the other hand, the two brooches (hummingbird and tortoise) are mine. I'm curious, isn't malachite part of the regular line?
Well your brooches are lovely. Vintage styles have always appealed to me (confusing terminology when discussing VCA…). Yes, malachite is part of the regular line, but I am interested in a different metal.
 
i’m not sure on either of those questions, but i know rock crystal was formerly offered on a limited basis!
How does VCA define a VIP? And is the only way to get rock crystal?
Rock crystal is at the top of my wish list. Sigh . . .
I believe a VIP is a high jewelry client, and yes it's the only way to get rock crystal. However, not every VIP client will be offered the opportunity to buy. According to my SA, Paris creates a list from some secret criteria (yes, that means Paris maintains a dossier on each of us) and the SA's don't have any input. Therefore, begging, pleading or bribing your SA won't help (believe me, I've thought about it.) It's entirely at Paris's discretion as to who gets offered the stuff (as if it's plutonium)! Nor can the rock crystal be special ordered. (I've asked) . . .
 
@sunnylovesjewelry @kstropp @Happyish I live in US and I shop remotely with my SA. I am by no means a VIP client. My SA offered me rock crystal bracelet and 20 motif in 2019 without me even asking for it. I am not the biggest fan of rock crystal and I didn't get them. I guess it depends on stock?!
I did ask ask for Lapis pave bracelet and my SA got me one few months down the line. Now that VCA stock is getting better(as per my SA), maybe let your SA you are interested?
 
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@sunnylovesjewelry @kstropp @Happyish I live in US and I shop remotely with my SA. I am by no means a VIP client. My SA offered me rock crystal bracelet and 20 motif in 2019 without me even asking for it. I am not the biggest fan of rock crystal and I didn't get them. I guess it depends on stock?!
I did ask ask for Lapis pave bracelet and my SA got me one few months down the line. Now that VCA stock is getting better(as per my SA), maybe let your SA you are interested?
Lucky you! Good to know.
 
@sunnylovesjewelry @kstropp @Happyish I live in US and I shop remotely with my SA. I am by no means a VIP client. My SA offered me rock crystal bracelet and 20 motif in 2019 without me even asking for it. I am not the biggest fan of rock crystal and I didn't get them. I guess it depends on stock?!
I did ask ask for Lapis pave bracelet and my SA got me one few months down the line. Now that VCA stock is getting better(as per my SA), maybe let your SA you are interested?
I think a few of us had a similar experience of being able to purchase RC in the past, but now it is truly down to none or perhaps a few left it seems. I have been told none available for regular clients as of 2021, but then we see that a distant acquaintance gets one… As with all things VCA, there is always a chance, and it really depends on if production of the stone resumes, or if it really was limited to the anniversary release. I thought it was the same for lapis and pave; strictly for the 50th anniversary? Are they still producing the combo in small amounts? Sometimes it is hard to know if one piece was being hidden away and then suddenly comes up for grabs again or if a tiny stream of new items are being produced.
 
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I think a few of us had a similar experience of being able to purchase RC in the past, but now it is truly down to none or perhaps a few left it seems. I have been told none available for regular clients as of 2021, but then we see that a distant acquaintance gets one… As with all things VCA, there is always a chance, and it really depends on if production of the stone resumes, or if it really was limited to the anniversary release. I thought it was the same for lapis and pave; strictly for the 50th anniversary? Are they still producing the combo in small amounts? Sometimes it is hard to know if one piece was being hidden away and then suddenly comes up for grabs again or if a tiny stream of new items are being produced.
Agree. I believe it more about whether it is being produced and luck.
I also don’t believe the high end jewellery buyers are buying up Alhambra.
 
I know a few friends who were offered RC before and declined. I asked my Paris Vendome SA recently on behalf of others (I have no interest personally) and he said there is currently no RC production and he will let me know if it restarts. He also checked and did not see any inventory in stores. Not sure if he checked worldwide or only EU for me. HTH. Edit - Oh and if I hear anything I will share it here of course.
 
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Trying to get VCA through Neimans seems next to impossible! Anyone else having this dilemma? My SA keeps telling me "not available" for anything I ask for. Also says that VCA has stopped them from taking any SO.
NM stock level is terrible at the moment. I couldn’t compare 10 motif onyx vs Magic onyx necklace and MOP RG butterfly earrings with other butterfly options and unfortunately had to return both onyx 10 motif and butterfly earrings. Now I have to pay increased price for both, I didn’t get these from stand alone boutique because I would only get store credit for return.
 
I had a dream the other night about the VCA Monkey brooch . . . so I called . . .

VCA created a Chinese New Year collection featuring Lucky animals matching astrological motifs. The collection was released in January but apparently it's only available as a limited edition. They are available only as a special order, and will not have a general release. . . Don't quote me on this, but I think the animals include the monkey, snake, rat, ox, rooster and maybe, the horse and pig.
Not sure if the horse and pig are part of the Chinese New Year Collection or the regular line . . . If I find out more, I will post!
 

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