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hers4eva said:
Does anyone know the name of the Vintage Alhambra pendants chains name?
Just want to know if I decide on buying an extender for it. Would like the VCA chain and my extender to match.

thank you :heart:
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I also bought the 1.3mm cable chain extension from yok dee and was pleased with how well it matched. I ended up having my pendant permanently extended by VCA.

This is a good thread to read: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/vintage-alhambra-extender.1040670/page-3#post-34619742
 
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Lien said:
Yes, Cartier prices are absolutely ridiculous!! The Loves have gone up soooo much last few years! :sad: :tdown:

Why wouldn't you want a JUC pave? Why did you sell your 2? Do you not like how they look or is something wrong with the mechanism? I know the regular non-pave Loves are a real PITA to put on and take off.

I love love love the 3-row diamond Perlee. If you only want one to wear on its own and not for stacking, that'd be the one I'd get. Either that or the all pave WG Love. (I know, I am enabling you here, haha).
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I felt the end of the nail constantly digging into my wrist, not because it was the wrong size, but it was rather the design issue. I constantly had to pull it up so it didn’t bother the wrist bone. Then I got tired of that.
You are saying that the regular are difficult to take off and on, are the full diamonds clasp different???
I will be going back to VCA soon so will try them on.... tbc.... :whut:
 
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so_sofya1985 said:
I felt the end of the nail constantly digging into my wrist, not because it was the wrong size, but it was rather the design issue. I constantly had to pull it up so it didn’t bother the wrist bone. Then I got tired of that.
You are saying that the regular are difficult to take off and on, are the full diamonds clasp different???
I will be going back to VCA soon so will try them on.... tbc.... :whut:
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OMG. I am so glad you've told me this. So not buying the JUC anymore! Phew!

Yes, the pave Love's opening/closing mechanism is completely different to that of the non-pave. For a start, there is no screwdriver. The bracelet opens up into almost 2 halves which are held together by one fixed hinge. So the 2 halves don't come apart. Instead, it's a clasp not unlike that of a typical tennis bracelet. After you put the 2 halves together, there's another I-dunno-what-you-call-it thingy that completes the closing. Sooo much easier to put on and take off, which is a huge plus point for me.

Enjoy your VCA (and Cartier?) trips! Take loads of pics!
 
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Lien said:
OMG. I am so glad you've told me this. So not buying the JUC anymore! Phew!

Yes, the pave Love's opening/closing mechanism is completely different to that of the non-pave. For a start, there is no screwdriver. The bracelet opens up into almost 2 halves which are held together by one fixed hinge. So the 2 halves don't come apart. Instead, it's a clasp not unlike that of a typical tennis bracelet. After you put the 2 halves together, there's another I-dunno-what-you-call-it thingy that completes the closing. Sooo much easier to put on and take off, which is a huge plus point for me.

Enjoy your VCA (and Cartier?) trips? Take loads of pics!
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Good to know this! And will do!!! I just need to wax my arms quickly so y’all don’t think it’s a monkey modelling the jewels :facepalm::lol:
 
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Lien said:
OMG. I am so glad you've told me this. So not buying the JUC anymore! Phew!

Yes, the pave Love's opening/closing mechanism is completely different to that of the non-pave. For a start, there is no screwdriver. The bracelet opens up into almost 2 halves which are held together by one fixed hinge. So the 2 halves don't come apart. Instead, it's a clasp not unlike that of a typical tennis bracelet. After you put the 2 halves together, there's another I-dunno-what-you-call-it thingy that completes the closing. Sooo much easier to put on and take off, which is a huge plus point for me.

Enjoy your VCA (and Cartier?) trips! Take loads of pics!
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Also can I just say I think you are way too feminine for the JUC even pave...
 
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it just occurred to me that perhaps the reason why I’ve seen so many women (tourists and locals) in Milan wearing lots of pave VCA and exotic H etc etc. is the same reason as at home in NY. Everyone has been cooped up for a year bc of covid or SIP, so now that people can carefully go out (still with masks and such), they want to wear their nicest things including blingy jewelry. DH says it’s because of formula 1, but even afterwards people seemed to dress up. It’s fun to see everyone so nicely put together in public. :biggrin:

@so_sofya1985, I hope you will post many more action shots of your newest VCA! Do you still wear your de Grisognio (apologies, my spelling has gotten worse since covid). also, it’s so helpful re your observation about thr JUC, thank you for that!

I find many of @BigAkoya ‘s posts are very useful and informative (Not just on VCA, but on aesthetics and fit of other brands and on colored gemstones). I think the one she wrote on VCA earring fit is #19,121 here (scroll down to mid page)

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I know what you mean by onyx being "angry". I have had my 5 motif onyx YG bracelet for 4 years now . I like atleast 2 pieces in the same stone to form a set and I have been trying to find something to go with the bracelet for a long time. I have tried vintage and magic earrings onyx, 10 motif...
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880 said:
it just occurred to me that perhaps the reason why I’ve seen so many women (tourists and locals) in Milan wearing lots of pave VCA and exotic H etc etc. is the same reason as at home in NY. Everyone has been cooped up for a year bc of covid or SIP, so now that people can carefully go out (still with masks and such), they want to wear their nicest things including blingy jewelry. DH says it’s because of formula 1, but even afterwards people seemed to dress up. It’s fun to see everyone so nicely put together in public. :biggrin:

@so_sofya1985, I hope you will post many more action shots of your newest VCA! Do you still wear your de Grisognio (apologies, my spelling has gotten worse since covid). also, it’s so helpful re your observation about thr JUC, thank you for that!
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I absolutely will, I just hope it’s not too annoying posting pics of the same item over and over !!! Haha!

With regards to de Grisogono, I have sold the drop earrings (never wore them) and the brown diamonds ring but I kept my set of black and white diamond earrings and the ring as it’s a special set for me and also a gift from my mom:heart: which reminds me I need to wear it more often as i do love it!

as for the JUC - you know I realised I was holding on to it because it’s “cool” and it’s “Cartier” but truth be told, I did find them uncomfortable and when it Has got no pave it just looks lonely on the wrist (even two of them) - and I don’t wear stacks....
 
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