agree, I would never tire of looking at pics of those earrings sofya!! SO GORGEOUS congrats on getting them!
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OMGGGG these are soooooo fabulous on you!!!The day has come.... well these beauties were paid off a month ago but it is the first day I am wearing my new earrings! I chose
To wear it dressed down and realised that they are pretty dang easy to wear with just about anything! LoveView attachment 5191887View attachment 5191888
A lot of Milano women wear (quite a lot of ) VCA pave Pave PAVE hereIn the central part of Milan where we are, the Milanese are mainly in four inch heels (even with cobblestones?????), small hermes exotics, like mini kelly, and VCA and flowy long dresses like Zimmerman? (calling @Notorious Pink ) At breakfast, ive seen Milanese with bright colored 32 kelly retourne (i oddly have seen only one birkin, and that was a 35 orange on an American).
lol they sound like my people!!!
have a fabulous trip!
I totally called it in the spring - larger bags are coming back….
Thank you!!!! Honestly I feel butterflies when I wear them.... sorry hubby move over
A whole thread devoted to the launch here...
New Launch RG Guilloche & Carnelian
I don't know if it has been discussed here already but I heard there will be a new launch soon which will feature: rose gold guilloche alternating with carnelian motifs. Items in this collection: - 20 motif necklace - 5 motif bracelet - dangling earrings: top motif guilloche, bottom motif...
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@Lien @so_sofya1985 I am closely following your convo ladies. I have been on the fence with regards to the JUC for more than 4 years now. Everytime I am ready to get it, well… I don’tAwww. Thank you.
… something stops me!
Gosh I wish I looked even half that good and put together when my kids were younger. I was a hot mess and not in a good way
Hi all, I’m a new poster but have lurked here for a while and found this board super helpful as I’ve discovered VCA and started thinking about building a collection. I just got back from a few weeks in France where I did quite a bit of shopping in Paris, including acquiring a few new VCA pieces and am hoping this helps others who might be planning a similar trip. For background -I’m in the DC metro area, so my local VCA is a tiny NM location which I’ve not been impressed with at all…the SA’s have not been particularly helpful or knowledgeable, there’s almost zero stock, and putting your name on a wait list seems to do nothing - I know inventory is low but I put my name down for a MOP sweet Alhambra bracelet in April (after fending off a hard sell from the SA to just buy the rose gold/carnelian one they had in stock, which I was not interested in), was told at the time it would be a “few weeks,” and still have not been contacted about it…I ended up just buying the bracelet from VCA online a few weeks later.
I’d been planning to visit a VCA in Paris to hopefully try on a few pieces I was interested in that they hadn’t had in DC, and by chance my friend and I ended up at the VCA in Samaritaine on our first day in Paris. That boutique was a totally different experience from my local boutique - our SA was wonderful and super helpful, despite the fact that we were jet lagged and basically right off the plane. She spent a lot of time chatting and showing us not only the Perlee Perles d’Or bracelet I was interested in, but also the Perlee rings. I ultimately decided to buy one of the small Perles d’Or rings along with the bracelet, and my friend, who was not familiar with VCA/not planning to buy anything decided on two of the medium rings to stack (I am a terrible influence
).
The ring in my size needed to be couriered over from another boutique so we wandered around Samaritaine for about an hour (the renovation is stunning!) before returning to VCA - at that point, we enjoyed some champagne while our SA brought everything out (god, shopping in Paris is so civilized!). In addition, she’d also pulled the gold Perlee Clover bracelet in my size for me to just try on, based on an off handed comment I’d made when we were chatting and I’d mentioned that I preferred it to the new sweet version. I thought that was nice (and I was soooo tempted - that bracelet was just as gorgeous in person as I thought it would be and has officially gone on the wish list).
All in all, it was a lovely experience, especially since Samaritaine was running a promotion - our SA explained to us that if you signed up for the store’s loyalty program, in addition to the standard 12% VAT refund, purchases would earn an additional 4% of the purchase price back in points that could be redeemed immediately for other Samaritaine purchases. The only catch was that purchases at the luxury boutiques (VCA, Cartier, LV, Chanel, I think there was one more) would earn points, but points could not be used at them. She also mentioned something about purchases over €15k receiving a 15% VAT refund instead of the standard 12%, but since we weren’t spending over that threshold I didn’t get the specifics. Price, factoring in the VAT refund and points rebate turned out to be about 12% cheaper than the same purchases at my local boutique (with sales tax) would have been - the difference would have been less, but although we tried to declare our purchases at customs on arrival back home, apparently the U.S. government does not want our extra tax dollars, lol. I used the Samaritaine points rebate toward a Loewe mini puzzle bag (and that purchase earned additional points - it’s a vicious cycle!). I’m not entirely sure how long the 4% thing is going to last - it may be a special promo tied to the store’s reopening as it is not in the loyalty program’s sign up materials (which reflect earnings at a much lower rate), and I couldn’t find anything about it online, it if you’re planning a shopping trip to Paris soon it’s definitely worth checking on.
and am hoping this helps others who might be planning a similar trip. For background -I’m in the DC metro area, so my local VCA is a tiny NM location which I’ve not been impressed with at all…the SA’s have not been particularly helpful or knowledgeable, there’s almost zero stock, and putting your name on a wait list seems to do nothing - I know inventory is low but I put my name down for a MOP sweet Alhambra bracelet in April (after fending off a hard sell from the SA to just buy the rose gold/carnelian one they had in stock, which I was not interested in), was told at the time it would be a “few weeks,” and still have not been contacted about it…I ended up just buying the bracelet from VCA online a few weeks later.I’d been planning to visit a VCA in Paris to hopefully try on a few pieces I was interested in that they hadn’t had in DC, and by chance my friend and I ended up at the VCA in Samaritaine on our first day in Paris. That boutique was a totally different experience from my local boutique - our SA was wonderful and super helpful, despite the fact that we were jet lagged and basically right off the plane. She spent a lot of time chatting and showing us not only the Perlee Perles d’Or bracelet I was interested in, but also the Perlee rings. I ultimately decided to buy one of the small Perles d’Or rings along with the bracelet, and my friend, who was not familiar with VCA/not planning to buy anything decided on two of the medium rings to stack (I am a terrible influence
).The ring in my size needed to be couriered over from another boutique so we wandered around Samaritaine for about an hour (the renovation is stunning!) before returning to VCA - at that point, we enjoyed some champagne while our SA brought everything out (god, shopping in Paris is so civilized!). In addition, she’d also pulled the gold Perlee Clover bracelet in my size for me to just try on, based on an off handed comment I’d made when we were chatting and I’d mentioned that I preferred it to the new sweet version. I thought that was nice (and I was soooo tempted - that bracelet was just as gorgeous in person as I thought it would be and has officially gone on the wish list).
All in all, it was a lovely experience, especially since Samaritaine was running a promotion - our SA explained to us that if you signed up for the store’s loyalty program, in addition to the standard 12% VAT refund, purchases would earn an additional 4% of the purchase price back in points that could be redeemed immediately for other Samaritaine purchases. The only catch was that purchases at the luxury boutiques (VCA, Cartier, LV, Chanel, I think there was one more) would earn points, but points could not be used at them. She also mentioned something about purchases over €15k receiving a 15% VAT refund instead of the standard 12%, but since we weren’t spending over that threshold I didn’t get the specifics. Price, factoring in the VAT refund and points rebate turned out to be about 12% cheaper than the same purchases at my local boutique (with sales tax) would have been - the difference would have been less, but although we tried to declare our purchases at customs on arrival back home, apparently the U.S. government does not want our extra tax dollars, lol. I used the Samaritaine points rebate toward a Loewe mini puzzle bag (and that purchase earned additional points - it’s a vicious cycle!). I’m not entirely sure how long the 4% thing is going to last - it may be a special promo tied to the store’s reopening as it is not in the loyalty program’s sign up materials (which reflect earnings at a much lower rate), and I couldn’t find anything about it online, it if you’re planning a shopping trip to Paris soon it’s definitely worth checking on.
Thanks! In Rome, no VCA in the wild sightings yet
steps outside hotel de russie, piazza del populo was relatively empty and deserted tonight, but during prime lunch and shopping hours, I saw ladies wearing some Pascuale Bruni (I’ve never seen anyone wear it IRL except for TPF and would not have recognized it except for your pics lol) and some vherniere (the latter of which I’ve never seen except in a magazine ad. So interesting, how peoples jewelry choices vary in different city centers. I don’t think I would know of either brand except for the collective knowledge of the members here. And some pomellato. Some ladies were wearing H Kelly’s open or with all the weight on the turnlock, sangliers dangling and loose, all of which made me wince. And, I saw few large white and white ans black chanel 19s. and, three ladies dressed in cotton eyelet. . . I had no idea that is back in style. At dinner, I saw a fake book tote.
Congrats on your gorgeous new pieces and thank you for sharing your experience. That perlee clover bracelet is seriously stunning in pics and in person so I am happy it went on your WL. Btw I love the perlee d’or bracelet so much! It’s so easy to pair up with other bracelets. Enjoy your goodies in great health. I hope you find a great VCA SA here in US because honestly, the level of customer service you got in Paris, is what you should get here too.Hi all, I’m a new poster but have lurked here for a while and found this board super helpful as I’ve discovered VCA and started thinking about building a collection. I just got back from a few weeks in France where I did quite a bit of shopping in Paris, including acquiring a few new VCA pieces
I’d been planning to visit a VCA in Paris to hopefully try on a few pieces I was interested in that they hadn’t had in DC, and by chance my friend and I ended up at the VCA in Samaritaine on our first day in Paris. That boutique was a totally different experience from my local boutique - our SA was wonderful and super helpful, despite the fact that we were jet lagged and basically right off the plane. She spent a lot of time chatting and showing us not only the Perlee Perles d’Or bracelet I was interested in, but also the Perlee rings. I ultimately decided to buy one of the small Perles d’Or rings along with the bracelet, and my friend, who was not familiar with VCA/not planning to buy anything decided on two of the medium rings to stack (I am a terrible influence
The ring in my size needed to be couriered over from another boutique so we wandered around Samaritaine for about an hour (the renovation is stunning!) before returning to VCA - at that point, we enjoyed some champagne while our SA brought everything out (god, shopping in Paris is so civilized!). In addition, she’d also pulled the gold Perlee Clover bracelet in my size for me to just try on, based on an off handed comment I’d made when we were chatting and I’d mentioned that I preferred it to the new sweet version. I thought that was nice (and I was soooo tempted - that bracelet was just as gorgeous in person as I thought it would be and has officially gone on the wish list).
All in all, it was a lovely experience, especially since Samaritaine was running a promotion - our SA explained to us that if you signed up for the store’s loyalty program, in addition to the standard 12% VAT refund, purchases would earn an additional 4% of the purchase price back in points that could be redeemed immediately for other Samaritaine purchases. The only catch was that purchases at the luxury boutiques (VCA, Cartier, LV, Chanel, I think there was one more) would earn points, but points could not be used at them. She also mentioned something about purchases over €15k receiving a 15% VAT refund instead of the standard 12%, but since we weren’t spending over that threshold I didn’t get the specifics. Price, factoring in the VAT refund and points rebate turned out to be about 12% cheaper than the same purchases at my local boutique (with sales tax) would have been - the difference would have been less, but although we tried to declare our purchases at customs on arrival back home, apparently the U.S. government does not want our extra tax dollars, lol. I used the Samaritaine points rebate toward a Loewe mini puzzle bag (and that purchase earned additional points - it’s a vicious cycle!). I’m not entirely sure how long the 4% thing is going to last - it may be a special promo tied to the store’s reopening as it is not in the loyalty program’s sign up materials (which reflect earnings at a much lower rate), and I couldn’t find anything about it online, it if you’re planning a shopping trip to Paris soon it’s definitely worth checking on. View attachment 5194080View attachment 5194081
Lol. Frequency marketing is indeed a vicious cycle. You get rewarded to buy more and then you use your reward points to buy even more and then get even more rewarded.. you see where it’s going
… and round and round we go!!Keep posting your photos! I love to see them!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
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....
Congratulations on your VCA pieces; they look beautiful together.Hi all, I’m a new poster but have lurked here for a while and found this board super helpful as I’ve discovered VCA and started thinking about building a collection. I just got back from a few weeks in France where I did quite a bit of shopping in Paris, including acquiring a few new VCA pieces
I’d been planning to visit a VCA in Paris to hopefully try on a few pieces I was interested in that they hadn’t had in DC, and by chance my friend and I ended up at the VCA in Samaritaine on our first day in Paris. That boutique was a totally different experience from my local boutique - our SA was wonderful and super helpful, despite the fact that we were jet lagged and basically right off the plane. She spent a lot of time chatting and showing us not only the Perlee Perles d’Or bracelet I was interested in, but also the Perlee rings. I ultimately decided to buy one of the small Perles d’Or rings along with the bracelet, and my friend, who was not familiar with VCA/not planning to buy anything decided on two of the medium rings to stack (I am a terrible influence
The ring in my size needed to be couriered over from another boutique so we wandered around Samaritaine for about an hour (the renovation is stunning!) before returning to VCA - at that point, we enjoyed some champagne while our SA brought everything out (god, shopping in Paris is so civilized!). In addition, she’d also pulled the gold Perlee Clover bracelet in my size for me to just try on, based on an off handed comment I’d made when we were chatting and I’d mentioned that I preferred it to the new sweet version. I thought that was nice (and I was soooo tempted - that bracelet was just as gorgeous in person as I thought it would be and has officially gone on the wish list).
All in all, it was a lovely experience, especially since Samaritaine was running a promotion - our SA explained to us that if you signed up for the store’s loyalty program, in addition to the standard 12% VAT refund, purchases would earn an additional 4% of the purchase price back in points that could be redeemed immediately for other Samaritaine purchases. The only catch was that purchases at the luxury boutiques (VCA, Cartier, LV, Chanel, I think there was one more) would earn points, but points could not be used at them. She also mentioned something about purchases over €15k receiving a 15% VAT refund instead of the standard 12%, but since we weren’t spending over that threshold I didn’t get the specifics. Price, factoring in the VAT refund and points rebate turned out to be about 12% cheaper than the same purchases at my local boutique (with sales tax) would have been - the difference would have been less, but although we tried to declare our purchases at customs on arrival back home, apparently the U.S. government does not want our extra tax dollars, lol. I used the Samaritaine points rebate toward a Loewe mini puzzle bag (and that purchase earned additional points - it’s a vicious cycle!). I’m not entirely sure how long the 4% thing is going to last - it may be a special promo tied to the store’s reopening as it is not in the loyalty program’s sign up materials (which reflect earnings at a much lower rate), and I couldn’t find anything about it online, it if you’re planning a shopping trip to Paris soon it’s definitely worth checking on. View attachment 5194080View attachment 5194081
It sounds like you had a wonderful time in Paris... I love the city too, it's just so amazing, not just for shopping but for the atmosphere, food, the people watching. Having purchased your VCA in Paris makes it all the more special when you look it.
Congrats again! I am sure of course, you have been surfing the VCA website thinking of your next piece.
Love saving money on pieces! Your ring and bracelet look beautiful with your other pieces. Thanks for sharing.Hi all, I’m a new poster but have lurked here for a while and found this board super helpful as I’ve discovered VCA and started thinking about building a collection. I just got back from a few weeks in France where I did quite a bit of shopping in Paris, including acquiring a few new VCA pieces
I’d been planning to visit a VCA in Paris to hopefully try on a few pieces I was interested in that they hadn’t had in DC, and by chance my friend and I ended up at the VCA in Samaritaine on our first day in Paris. That boutique was a totally different experience from my local boutique - our SA was wonderful and super helpful, despite the fact that we were jet lagged and basically right off the plane. She spent a lot of time chatting and showing us not only the Perlee Perles d’Or bracelet I was interested in, but also the Perlee rings. I ultimately decided to buy one of the small Perles d’Or rings along with the bracelet, and my friend, who was not familiar with VCA/not planning to buy anything decided on two of the medium rings to stack (I am a terrible influence
The ring in my size needed to be couriered over from another boutique so we wandered around Samaritaine for about an hour (the renovation is stunning!) before returning to VCA - at that point, we enjoyed some champagne while our SA brought everything out (god, shopping in Paris is so civilized!). In addition, she’d also pulled the gold Perlee Clover bracelet in my size for me to just try on, based on an off handed comment I’d made when we were chatting and I’d mentioned that I preferred it to the new sweet version. I thought that was nice (and I was soooo tempted - that bracelet was just as gorgeous in person as I thought it would be and has officially gone on the wish list).
All in all, it was a lovely experience, especially since Samaritaine was running a promotion - our SA explained to us that if you signed up for the store’s loyalty program, in addition to the standard 12% VAT refund, purchases would earn an additional 4% of the purchase price back in points that could be redeemed immediately for other Samaritaine purchases. The only catch was that purchases at the luxury boutiques (VCA, Cartier, LV, Chanel, I think there was one more) would earn points, but points could not be used at them. She also mentioned something about purchases over €15k receiving a 15% VAT refund instead of the standard 12%, but since we weren’t spending over that threshold I didn’t get the specifics. Price, factoring in the VAT refund and points rebate turned out to be about 12% cheaper than the same purchases at my local boutique (with sales tax) would have been - the difference would have been less, but although we tried to declare our purchases at customs on arrival back home, apparently the U.S. government does not want our extra tax dollars, lol. I used the Samaritaine points rebate toward a Loewe mini puzzle bag (and that purchase earned additional points - it’s a vicious cycle!). I’m not entirely sure how long the 4% thing is going to last - it may be a special promo tied to the store’s reopening as it is not in the loyalty program’s sign up materials (which reflect earnings at a much lower rate), and I couldn’t find anything about it online, it if you’re planning a shopping trip to Paris soon it’s definitely worth checking on. View attachment 5194080View attachment 5194081