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I bought site unseen and they said there was only 2 available to purchase so he would choose the lighter one. :) Not sure if that was in all of NM but I know my NM does not carry VCA so it came from a "central" location.
 
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MYH said:
Hi everybody - I'm usually a lurker but immensely enjoy the discussions, support, and excitement over seeing everyone's pieces. I've been meaning to post a special little piece I just received and share the story behind it.

Many years ago, my husband bought me byzantine earrings in NYC as a spontaneous gift when we were walking past the store. I adored the earrings because they coordinated with a 10 motif onyx and 10 motif MOP necklace I had without being too matchy matchy. I also have a magic MOP ring and a byzantine necklace and I always saw the earrings as an essential part of my VCA "set". So we went on vacation to Italy one year and I took them off at night and put them on the nightstand next to me. The next morning,we set off for the day sightseeing and I forgot to put them back on. When we got back, they were gone. We were in a rental house and my friends and I turned the place upside down looking for these earrings. The owners said that nobody had been in the house that day but of course there were many people that had the key so I'll never know. When we got back to The states, I checked with every single VCA store and of course, the earrings had already been discontinued and nobody had any in inventory. So I was unable to replace them and always felt there was something missing whenever I would look in my jewelry drawer. I constantly looked for them on all the reseller sites, but they never popped up. Luckily, I had set it up as a search on evilbay and three years later, they showed up!! I showed them to my husband and he said you must buy those right away! We had just bought a new house and I was not feeling particularly flush but my hubby would not hear anything about that and said he insisted we purchase them. They were in mint condition and are now back in my drawer. They are not my original pair which have a lot of sentimental value, but they are identical to the ones I had and I am a happy girl again.
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Love your story & so happy you found another pair. ;););):smile1:
 
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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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Congratulations on your 20th anniversary and you 20 Motif MOP! It is beautiful!
 
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PennyD2911 said:
My SA is the manager of the largest VCA inside a NM, he texted me today to specifically tell me about the double points day on the 14th. He and I had discussed Incircle points not long ago and he said there were no double or triple points with VCA. That is what leads me to believe he had new info on the double points day or he would not have texted me. I will def speak with him tomorrow and confirm.
I def do not want to be spreading misinformation!!


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Please let me know what they say! I really want double points if possible. :)
 
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MYH said:
Hi everybody - I'm usually a lurker but immensely enjoy the discussions, support, and excitement over seeing everyone's pieces. I've been meaning to post a special little piece I just received and share the story behind it.

Many years ago, my husband bought me byzantine earrings in NYC as a spontaneous gift when we were walking past the store. I adored the earrings because they coordinated with a 10 motif onyx and 10 motif MOP necklace I had without being too matchy matchy. I also have a magic MOP ring and a byzantine necklace and I always saw the earrings as an essential part of my VCA "set". So we went on vacation to Italy one year and I took them off at night and put them on the nightstand next to me. The next morning,we set off for the day sightseeing and I forgot to put them back on. When we got back, they were gone. We were in a rental house and my friends and I turned the place upside down looking for these earrings. The owners said that nobody had been in the house that day but of course there were many people that had the key so I'll never know. When we got back to The states, I checked with every single VCA store and of course, the earrings had already been discontinued and nobody had any in inventory. So I was unable to replace them and always felt there was something missing whenever I would look in my jewelry drawer. I constantly looked for them on all the reseller sites, but they never popped up. Luckily, I had set it up as a search on evilbay and three years later, they showed up!! I showed them to my husband and he said you must buy those right away! We had just bought a new house and I was not feeling particularly flush but my hubby would not hear anything about that and said he insisted we purchase them. They were in mint condition and are now back in my drawer. They are not my original pair which have a lot of sentimental value, but they are identical to the ones I had and I am a happy girl again.
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Congrats on finding the earrings:cool: Thx for sharing your story, I'm so glad you had a happy ending. :smile1:
 
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PennyD2911 said:
I will def post after I speak with him tomorrow. He knew I was planning a purchase the end of the month so he wanted to tell me about the 14th incase I wanted him to pull my items and charge them to my NM card on the 14th.
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Please do let us know. I purchased a few items in April because I was told that was the last time VCA would participate in an NM Incircle event. You can still use your double points day of your choosing toward your purchase.



 
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texasgirliegirl said:
I think this pendant is close to being sold out.
Both my favorite VCA and even NM has sold all their pendants.
Did you order yours sight unseen? They are all different but all beautiful.
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Yes unfortunately I had to order sight unseen. I'm really hoping I love the shade of grey MOP I receive.

Wonder how many pendants NM has left of their 100
 
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allure244 said:
Yes unfortunately I had to order sight unseen. I'm really hoping I love the shade of grey MOP I receive.

Wonder how many pendants NM has left of their 100
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I was told they received a total of 70.
My store has sold out.
Last week I saw several pendants and quite honestly, it was nearly impossible to tell "light gray" from the darker gray. What did vary was the sheen...some are more pink/taupe and some are more green/ purple. They are all very similar...any differences are subtle.
All beautiful.
 
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pigleto972001 said:
Hope it works out so we get to see your purchase :)
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ChaneLisette said:
Please do let us know. I purchased a few items in April because I was told that was the last time VCA would participate in an NM Incircle event. You can still use your double points day of your choosing toward your purchase.







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@pigleto - I am definetly purchasing either way. I will be very excited to share pix. 😀

@ChanelLisette - I hope I don't have to use my double points day, but since I'm planning a large purchase I will do that.



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texasgirliegirl said:
I was told they received a total of 70.
My store has sold out.
Last week I saw several pendants and quite honestly, it was nearly impossible to tell "light gray" from the darker gray. What did vary was the sheen...some are more pink/taupe and some are more green/ purple. They are all very similar...any differences are subtle.
All beautiful.
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Good to hear. I think the pink/taupe would match well with the gold but I also love green and purple too. I'm hoping for a little bit of all the colors :D
 
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