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Pitu said:
Here are some pic to share. See if you do agree with me.
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Wow, the Tiger Eye stone is a winner. I like you had been hesitant with the GMOP and TE because I thought they would blend into my brown skin tone. Thank you for providing the photos with the side by side. I started down the rabbit hole in June with the Vintage pendant and earrings in Malachite and am now looking to add my next necklace (quickly added a pair of sweet MOP earrings and Gold frivole mini earrings after my store visit). You’ve given me something else to consider with the TE!
 
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Hello VCA lovers. I enjoy looking at your beautiful pieces and now I would like to get a small piece, I really like the alehambra sweet, pendant and earrings, just not sure which one should I go for, the black onyx? The mother of pearl or red?
Would really appreciate your input. I would love to wear the pendant to layer, I just want it to be a little carefree. This would be my first pieces of VCA.
Thanking you all n advance.
 
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chanelchic2002 said:
I wish they would stay in VA I hate going in to DC. Stopped going to Hermès because of that. Too much of a hassle to go down there and with uptick in crime not the place to be to walk out with a shopping bag that says look what I bought.
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I wish they would stay in VA, too... I no longer feel safe shopping in CityCenter. I haven't been to Hermes there in ages. That being said, Chanel just opened in CityCenter, so it would not be a stretch if VCA was looking to move there, as well.
 
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#19,296
Pitu said:
#missie1, you are so right. I think I may have fallen into the rabbit hole. Went into a VCA boutique the other day and came out with my 1st purchase!. I think my tennis bracelet will hv to wait.

They don’t have the Vintage Alhambra in gold that I want and so I try on my next choice which is the gray MOP. The SA bought out the tiger eye as there are 2 newly arrived pieces.
I really had zero knowledge of this stone and I don’t even have the intention to try it on as I thought the brown/yellow tone might not suit my skin colour.

Oh, I’m so wrong. I try on the gray MOP and somehow it don’t give me any sort of wow factor. Since the tiger eye is eying on me, I just put it on. Oh my, I am just so stunned. The stone really stand out on me as a whole and look so classy and elegant and yet so neutral that can allow me to wear it everyday. The chatoyancy effect of the stone was just so amazing. Mine had gold/brown/yellow colour tone. As compare to the gray MOP which since a little dull.

I knew later that tiger eye had some sort of healing and protection power. Well, probably I may hv found some connection to it cos I try on the other piece but don’t prefer as it looks more brown.

Here are some pic to share. See if you do agree with me.
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OMG you went and tried on few pieces…..welcome to Wonderland. Ok so I love them both as IMO they provide different pops and it depends on how you plan your VCA pieces. If your considering adding a matching piece to coordinate with necklace you should consider which pieces are offered in permanent collection vs ones that require MTO/SO which have around a 30% markup. The GMOP is more subtle and a true chameleon stone(I’m biased here because it’s my absolute favorite stone that’s currently offered. The TE is such a bold stone and definitely stands out more. How do you invision these two pieces working with your existing jewelry?
 
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Hi lovely people!I am doing my research on whether to opt for VCA all gold hammered allhambra or the Cartier JUC, does any of you have a preference. If I prefer durability what would you reckon!
by looks I love VCA but can’t decide on durability, chain strength and losing shape etc are criteria I am considering ..
 
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missie1 said:
OMG you went and tried on few pieces…..welcome to Wonderland. Ok so I love them both as IMO they provide different pops and it depends on how you plan your VCA pieces. If your considering adding a matching piece to coordinate with necklace you should consider which pieces are offered in permanent collection vs ones that require MTO/SO which have around a 30% markup. The GMOP is more subtle and a true chameleon stone(I’m biased here because it’s my absolute favorite stone that’s currently offered. The TE is such a bold stone and definitely stands out more. How do you invision these two pieces working with your existing jewelry?
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Hi missie1, thks for your advice. Indeed, the TE was a bold stone that maybe why I had vision it all along. I may start my wish list now, oh no…. At this moment, I love and like how the TE can be carry alone by itself. Probably I may add on a Sweet piece to layer. I do agreed that the GMOP was a beauty that’s why its my next pick but the TE seem to be too overpower, haha. Every stone is different so I will definitely give it a try if another piece came along. Onyx maybe next too, I try on and it was a beauty.
 
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BBINX said:
Wow, the Tiger Eye stone is a winner. I like you had been hesitant with the GMOP and TE because I thought they would blend into my brown skin tone. Thank you for providing the photos with the side by side. I started down the rabbit hole in June with the Vintage pendant and earrings in Malachite and am now looking to add my next necklace (quickly added a pair of sweet MOP earrings and Gold frivole mini earrings after my store visit). You’ve given me something else to consider with the TE!
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Hi BBINX, thks for your comments. Its interesting to try on the different colour stone. You really had to be at the store to try it on. If you are considering the TE, maybe they can hv at least 2 pieces for you to try on as the concentration of the gold/brown tone really makes a lot of different. I’m eying the Onyx next and may add a Sweet WMOP bracelet later on. On dear, got to watch out and spend wisely.:P
 
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eternallove4bag said:
Thank you so much for sharing my excitement regarding the different GMOP and pave combos! I am looking forward to having all my pieces next year so I can start experimenting with combinations!

I hear you on that metal dot in the middle of the VA pave pendant and earrings! VCA could have easily removed it and made it pave all the way like they do with WG magic pave earrings and pendant!

Okay, so not the best pics (and I promise to take better ones of these earrings), but here’s a couple of pics of me wearing the earrings. My favorite earrings by far! View attachment 5152378View attachment 5152379
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You look so fabulous! and of course the VCA you’ve picked looks fabulous too! Wow!

@Notorious Pink, I love the onyx and the RdN on you! Stunning!
 
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Pitu said:
Hi missie1, thks for your advice. Indeed, the TE was a bold stone that maybe why I had vision it all along. I may start my wish list now, oh no…. At this moment, I love and like how the TE can be carry alone by itself. Probably I may add on a Sweet piece to layer. I do agreed that the GMOP was a beauty that’s why its my next pick but the TE seem to be too overpower, haha. Every stone is different so I will definitely give it a try if another piece came along. Onyx maybe next too, I try on and it was a beauty.
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Sounds like you have decided on the TE. Beautiful choice and TE layers so well with various stones. can’t wait till your reveal.
 
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Cams said:
Hello VCA lovers. I enjoy looking at your beautiful pieces and now I would like to get a small piece, I really like the alehambra sweet, pendant and earrings, just not sure which one should I go for, the black onyx? The mother of pearl or red?
Would really appreciate your input. I would love to wear the pendant to layer, I just want it to be a little carefree. This would be my first pieces of VCA.
Thanking you all n advance.
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All three - white mop, onyx and carnelian - are beautiful choices. However, I would suggest trying all three at the store first. Each of these pieces can appear a bit different on different individuals. Plus, playing with all three at the store will give you a better idea regarding which appeals to you more once you put them on.
 
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