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drpn21 said:
A few years ago I bought my first 10 motif ( white mop) for my wedding. At the time, I expressed interest in grey mop with yg and was told that I could have it as a special order ( at a premium of course!). I went ahead and ordered it and thought I'd share what it looks like for those interested.
My third 10 motif was a gift, letterwood with pg. here they are!View attachment 2771508View attachment 2771509
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Wow!!! So gorgeous! You have a fabulous collection. :loveeyes:
 
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stephmorris11 said:
Can I ask that if you extend a 10 motif with a matching bracelet, would the spacing of the clovers still remain correct on the necklace that is created?
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It does bc the clasp is spaced like the other motifs. The side w the claw is slightly longer and the other side Is shorter. The only thing is you can see both clasps but you can rearrange them so they are closer to your neck and could be hidden under your hair if it's shoulder length.
 
#1,939
I love your DBTY, I tried to PM you, please is it Tiffany? How many carats. I also agree that both are lovely, but better worn separately.
I would really love to know about the DBTY. Thank you.
 
#1,940
drpn21 said:
A few years ago I bought my first 10 motif ( white mop) for my wedding. At the time, I expressed interest in grey mop with yg and was told that I could have it as a special order ( at a premium of course!). I went ahead and ordered it and thought I'd share what it looks like for those interested.
My third 10 motif was a gift, letterwood with pg. here they are!View attachment 2771508View attachment 2771509
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:woohoo:Amazing. They are all so beautiful together. Congrats, drpn! :woohoo:
 
#1,941
drpn21 said:
A few years ago I bought my first 10 motif ( white mop) for my wedding. At the time, I expressed interest in grey mop with yg and was told that I could have it as a special order ( at a premium of course!). I went ahead and ordered it and thought I'd share what it looks like for those interested.
My third 10 motif was a gift, letterwood with pg. here they are!View attachment 2771508View attachment 2771509
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Beautiful! Thx go sharing your pix, all 3 10 motifs are beautiful.


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#1,942
stylemechanel said:
Hi bougainvillier. I love that you are looking to purchase your first VCA piece and only in your 20's. So your smart and have great taste! I am a novice too (but found VCA much later than you). I thought you might like a perspective on how VCA can work for a woman of any decade (I really think the pieces are timeless). You and I have a few things in common - we are just stepping into the world of VCA, I am also petite and again like you I am a more casual person so most days I am understated in my clothing and jewelry.

I bought my first piece just this past Labor Day weekend and my second last week, so it is a slippery and easy slope to travel down. :D I bought the vintage alhambra 5 motif mother of pearl bracelet. I bought it because it completely captured my attention. It wasn't what I intended to purchase but it was what I walked out with. :smile1: My second piece is the vintage alhambra onyx earrings in yellow gold. I love both pieces but I can see wearing the earrings all the time - with jeans or a little black dress. I wore them yesterday to a football game and I thought it was the perfect accessory. They were completely comfortable - easy to wear all day long. The mother of pearl bracelet captured my heart but the earclips.....they make me do a happy dance.

I guess what I am trying to say is go see everything. Try on whatever your interested in - even what you think you are not interested. The SAs are amazingly helpful and patient. On my second trip I thought I was going to walk out with a pink gold vintage alhambra bracelet - once I put it on I knew immediately it was all wrong for me.

I would not want to be ordering pieces just to see if it might work. Is New York the closest place to actually try anything on without ordering it in advance? Is there a bigger Neiman Marcus closer to you that actually has some pieces in stock? If there isn't, you could make it a really fun day to take the train into New York, go to VCA, have a fabulous lunch, and maybe walk away with your first piece - doing your own happy dance.

I hope you have fun on this journey to find the piece that makes you smile, and hope you will share here when you do.
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Thanks stylemechanel for your kind words. To me, VCA is indeed timeless and can grow with a woman, a generation or more. I have collected a few Cartier pieces for the very same reason. I liked bags and was obsessed with shoes in my early 20s and that had slowed down since I got married. I still buy shoes once in a while but my last bag purchase was probably a year ago :)

I am glad you shared your VCA stories with me! You must be so happy with yours! I like the Alhambra bracelets on others, especially the Malachite. But personally I could not stand the fit of most link bracelets on me. They move around too much and get mess up when I stack. I am more of a bangle girl I guess :p

I agree with everything you have said about trying things on. I think there is an authorized seller in MA and it's close by. I may drop by, last time I went they were having construction. Otherwise let's just hope a trip to somewhere with a VCA is around the corner for me. Maybe Florida :cool:
 
#1,943
Onthego said:
I love your DBTY, I tried to PM you, please is it Tiffany? How many carats. I also agree that both are lovely, but better worn separately.
I would really love to know about the DBTY. Thank you.
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Hi Onthego. I think you are referring to me, if not I apologize to both you and whoever your message was intended to address. Yes my dbty is a Tiffany piece. I am hoping to have time tonight to send you a PM about the piece and how my family picked this particular stone.

Thank you for the compliment!
 
#1,944
stylemechanel said:
Hi Onthego. I think you are referring to me, if not I apologize to both you and whoever your message was intended to address. Yes my dbty is a Tiffany piece. I am hoping to have time tonight to send you a PM about the piece and how my family picked this particular stone.

Thank you for the compliment!
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That would be great, sorry for some reason I did not quote you the first time. I have a single motif in YG with MOP and I love it. But I can never do 2 necklaces at the same time, they get all tangled and can be a pain. So yes I would love specifics about the DBTY. Thank you.
 
#1,945
drpn21 said:
A few years ago I bought my first 10 motif ( white mop) for my wedding. At the time, I expressed interest in grey mop with yg and was told that I could have it as a special order ( at a premium of course!). I went ahead and ordered it and thought I'd share what it looks like for those interested.
My third 10 motif was a gift, letterwood with pg. here they are!View attachment 2771508View attachment 2771509
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Stunning! You are so lucky to have this piece. You did good, 30% a couple of years ago is today's price (or a little less, not sure of the 10 motif now). So gorgeous.
 
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drpn21 said:
A few years ago I bought my first 10 motif ( white mop) for my wedding. At the time, I expressed interest in grey mop with yg and was told that I could have it as a special order ( at a premium of course!). I went ahead and ordered it and thought I'd share what it looks like for those interested.
My third 10 motif was a gift, letterwood with pg. here they are!View attachment 2771508View attachment 2771509
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WOW!!!
I had no idea that you could order this!
 
#1,947
Had no idea there was a VCA thread on TPF. Some really beautiful collections pictured here.
I'd been coveting a Vintage Alhambra 20 motif MOP for years, so last fall while in New York, I took my husband into VCA showed it to him, and said, "This is what I would like for our 20th anniversary next year." He dutifully took the SA's card and info (but lost the card in the interim!) This came Friday. Pre-owned, but I don't love it any less. And now, of course, I want more:graucho:
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stjohnnut said:
Had no idea there was a VCA thread on TPF. Some really beautiful collections pictured here.
I'd been coveting a Vintage Alhambra 20 motif MOP for years, so last fall while in New York, I took my husband into VCA showed it to him, and said, "This is what I would like for our 20th anniversary next year." He dutifully took the SA's card and info (but lost the card in the interim!) This came Friday. Pre-owned, but I don't love it any less. And now, of course, I want more:graucho:
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Absolutely stunning!! OMG. Want...
 
#1,950
My VCA SA just texted to tell me Double Points for Incircle on the 14th. YaY - 😎😎
I've already got my purchase planned. 😇
Hope you gals that shop NM for your VCA can enjoy the double points day!


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