This is sound advice and why I've always stayed away from MOP. I really should not be exposed to any sort of water.
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Hi, is anyone still waiting for their paid in full pre-order from Neiman’s? I ordered a bracelet at the end of May and still no stock. 
I ordered (paid in full) earrings on June 9 from a boutique, not NM, and I got a text just yesterday they arrived. Maybe yours are coming soon!Hi, is anyone still waiting for their paid in full pre-order from Neiman’s? I ordered a bracelet at the end of May and still no stock.
Si I went back to the boutique to try on several pieces.
I was lucky they had stocks of what I wanted.
I purchased my first VCA.. so excited!
Will reveal in the correct thread.
I am very happy with my purchase BUT I am now obsessed with a magic necklace .
I am very tempted to get it But I am a bit afraid it is too soon . It sounds a bit strange I know but I normally take time to think about my purchase before getting it. Unless it a H bag where you need to decide when you get an offer and I have a budget for that.
In this case, it will anyway be my last jewellery purchase for this year, so I am like it is ok to get it .
Also I was an employee till now and I have decided to make my own business, wich means for the next two or 3 years , I will focus on that to make sure it works. No major distraction except for budgeted H bags. So if I dont take this necklace now, It will have to wait quite some times.
Lastly for those who have this piece is it worth it ? easy to wear the long necklace ? Malachite too delicate on a necklace ?
Sorry for all this , I am normally quite clear deciding but I was surprised beeing sooo obsessed with a necklace and will not have this kind of conversation with my friends.
Here is a pic
I was lucky they had stocks of what I wanted.
I purchased my first VCA.. so excited!
Will reveal in the correct thread.
I am very happy with my purchase BUT I am now obsessed with a magic necklace .
I am very tempted to get it But I am a bit afraid it is too soon . It sounds a bit strange I know but I normally take time to think about my purchase before getting it. Unless it a H bag where you need to decide when you get an offer and I have a budget for that.
In this case, it will anyway be my last jewellery purchase for this year, so I am like it is ok to get it .
Also I was an employee till now and I have decided to make my own business, wich means for the next two or 3 years , I will focus on that to make sure it works. No major distraction except for budgeted H bags. So if I dont take this necklace now, It will have to wait quite some times.
Lastly for those who have this piece is it worth it ? easy to wear the long necklace ? Malachite too delicate on a necklace ?
Sorry for all this , I am normally quite clear deciding but I was surprised beeing sooo obsessed with a necklace and will not have this kind of conversation with my friends.
Here is a pic
The inventory seems to be getting better and better! I received news couple of days back that both my SO for perlee pearls of gold bracelet in small size (due to arrive in November according to Paris) and my MTO (made to order) GMOP magic earrings have arrived! What had me going ‘wait, what???’ was the fact that it’s been a little more than 3 weeks since I placed my MTO for the GMOP earrings! Looks like VCA may be amping up their production!
Congrats on your earrings! Can’t wait to see your complete Lotus set!
First of all congrats on your first VCA piece AND starting your own business. How exciting! If it helps, I am obsessed with my malachite magic pendant and earrings too
… I have had mine for a few years now and can I just say everytime I wear it or even look at it, I let out a soft gasp at its beauty! No other stone has that reaction from me! Both my malachite pieces have been getting a lot of use lately and I have had no issues. Just make sure that you don’t touch them if you have lotion or water on your hands. I always wipe down my jewelry with the soft cleaning cloth VCA gives. To my eyes, my malachite pieces look brand new as the day I got them!So, in essence, my vote is to get them as a little present for yourself to commemorate the start of your new business and then wear the heck out of it! Wishing you the very best and success in your new business.
BTW, the malachite looks stunning on you!
Wow three weeks! That’s amazing! It took them 2 months to repair one of the motifs on my bracelet. This has me hopefully for my special order earrings that I’m NOT so patiently waiting for! Did you post the earrings anywhere? Would love to see them!!
I was so shocked when my SA texted me! Here I was thinking I would get them next year in February!
I am picking them up tomorrow and will post pics of it. Super excited!
I hope your SO earrings come soon too! Did you also do GMOP?
Wow... 3 weeks! I can't wait to see them. I want to see more GMOP. There is something about GMOP to me that I really like.
My earrings are being adjusted now. I told the SA to just send them and not waste time sending them me and me sending them back.
I am getting the clips loosened and swapping out the post for the thinner post. I've done that for mu past two earrings, and I'm certain I'll have to do it for this one, so off it went.
I think I should get them back in 2-3 weeks. Yes, I'm happy I finally have a Lotus set (you know how single, lonely pieces really bug me)
Are you picking yours up as-is, or do you also have to send in to adjust? Post pics please! GMOP is so beautiful. Congrats!
Thank you so much! Haha yes, you and me both need to have our sets! I know a lot of people don’t like matchy matchy but I do and I am unapologetic about it! Hehe!Wow... 3 weeks! I can't wait to see them. I want to see more GMOP. There is something about GMOP to me that I really like.
My earrings are being adjusted now. I told the SA to just send them and not waste time sending them me and me sending them back.
I am getting the clips loosened and swapping out the post for the thinner post. I've done that for mu past two earrings, and I'm certain I'll have to do it for this one, so off it went.
I think I should get them back in 2-3 weeks. Yes, I'm happy I finally have a Lotus set (you know how single, lonely pieces really bug me)
Are you picking yours up as-is, or do you also have to send in to adjust? Post pics please! GMOP is so beautiful. Congrats!
My GMOP earrings will hopefully not be lonely for too long
… will post pictures tomorrow!I haven’t got the earrings adjusted before. They are pretty comfortable the way they are on me but maybe that’s because I have all Alhambra ones? I know that the posts on the Frivole and Alhambra are a little different. 2-3 weeks is not bad and hopefully, you may have them with you even before, judging by how fast VCA is working right now on turnaround time.
Congratulations on your first VCA pieces!
Also, congratulations on your new startup; I am sure it is exciting.
If I were in your shoes, I would enjoy your new set. Enjoy the moment. I would not get the malachite Magic pendant.
For me, I like sets, therefore I like to plan. I do not impulse buy. To me, this malachite Magic feels like an impulse buy. Since you like sets, I would recommend you take time to plan out a second set.
I would focus on your business, and as a distraction/chill time, I would surf the VCA website to build out your next set.
On your new business, it does not sound like you need to watch your spending as you are still buying H bags. If you can still buy H bags, then this pendant is certainly in your price point, so whether you buy it today or 6 months from now, it doesn't matter. If you have to watch your spending as a result of your startup, then no no no, don't buy it. Jewelry is not a necessity; income & savings for a rainy day & retirement are necessities and must take first priority above all else.
For me, even if money were no object, I would take my time, surf the website, and build out a complete set. Rushing and impulse buys are what creates regret, and this stuff is too expensive for regrets. The website is stuff to make one dream and go their happy place. Will you get malachite earrings? VA size? Magic size? Or maybe you prefer a 20 motif malachite instead of one big charm? I love 20 motifs, and in a colored stone, it pops! Or, you may decide you love Carnelian more.
By the way, I think a 20 motif Carnelian would look totally amazing on you. Looking at your photo, if you asked my two cents... I would vote to get Carnelian on you... that red would pop and be so stunning on you. Malachite can also be a sensitive stone, so you will need to care for it a bit more, so that's another factor to consider as you asked about the care of malachite.
I vote wait. Enjoy your new set, wear it all the time, get your ear-ear-smile when you wearing it.
Part of the fun of collecting is the planning and anticipation. VCA will be around.
Just my two cents, and I hope this was helpful. Congrats again!
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