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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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I love your earrings and the sentiment they represent. I can't believe it took three years for them to show up on ebay, but all good things come to those who wait! Enjoy your beautiful earrings.
 
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Ok VCA peeps, I have a question for you… please answer honestly.

This will come as no surprise to anyone, but I am a little obsessed with VCA - I love so many things they make. That said, I really do not need any more jewelry, but…
my DH would like to get me a new ring. Many years ago, my engagement ring was stolen. At that time we were in the midst of building our house and we decided that we could better use the insurance money towards our house costs and always get a new ring down the road. That was many years ago, and somehow we've never gotten around to it.

Since then, I've amassed some beautiful things I love: alhambra necklaces in several different colors as well as VCA earrings (pave frivole, YG frivole, pave alhambra, fleurettes and sweets). I have the socrate BTF ring as well. I wear all of these things and love them all. I do have jewelry from some other houses but really what I love and wear most for the past 5-10 years is from VCA.

Here's where we come to the question - DH has asked, for my next purchase, would I like to get a traditional engagement ring to replace the stolen one (probably a round brilliant H&A solitaire in a good size, 2 - 3 carats) OR would I prefer to get a Lotus ring?

What would you all do? There's no doubt that I'd get more "use" out of an engagement ring, but the fact of the matter is that I am pretty casual most of the time. It has been so many years since I've worn an engagement ring, I'm not sure if I would want to wear one as an everyday thing or not. I'd probably wear it a few days a week though - I think.

Now for the alternative - the Lotus ring. I think it is simply stunning. BUT while I think the Lotus ring is a knockout, I would definitely not wear it during the day - I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that and it wouldn't be appropriate to my lifestyle. Instead I would likely wear it on Saturday nights, going out to parties, etc etc.

What would you all choose? Thanks in advance for your replies!!!
 
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hopingoneday said:
Ok VCA peeps, I have a question for you… please answer honestly.

This will come as no surprise to anyone, but I am a little obsessed with VCA - I love so many things they make. That said, I really do not need any more jewelry, but…
my DH would like to get me a new ring. Many years ago, my engagement ring was stolen. At that time we were in the midst of building our house and we decided that we could better use the insurance money towards our house costs and always get a new ring down the road. That was many years ago, and somehow we've never gotten around to it.

Since then, I've amassed some beautiful things I love: alhambra necklaces in several different colors as well as VCA earrings (pave frivole, YG frivole, pave alhambra, fleurettes and sweets). I have the socrate BTF ring as well. I wear all of these things and love them all. I do have jewelry from some other houses but really what I love and wear most for the past 5-10 years is from VCA.

Here's where we come to the question - DH has asked, for my next purchase, would I like to get a traditional engagement ring to replace the stolen one (probably a round brilliant H&A solitaire in a good size, 2 - 3 carats) OR would I prefer to get a Lotus ring?

What would you all do? There's no doubt that I'd get more "use" out of an engagement ring, but the fact of the matter is that I am pretty casual most of the time. It has been so many years since I've worn an engagement ring, I'm not sure if I would want to wear one as an everyday thing or not. I'd probably wear it a few days a week though - I think.

Now for the alternative - the Lotus ring. I think it is simply stunning. BUT while I think the Lotus ring is a knockout, I would definitely not wear it during the day - I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that and it wouldn't be appropriate to my lifestyle. Instead I would likely wear it on Saturday nights, going out to parties, etc etc.

What would you all choose? Thanks in advance for your replies!!!
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PennyD2911 said:
@tgg - yes, the bracelet is still available.

@MYH - I understand that the bracelet is light weight. I want something to wear all the time with my Cartier LOVE bracelet, so I need all gold no stones. Do you think the Byzantine bracelet is a good choice and worth the $2800.00 price point?😃


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Yes, I do! As long as you don't mind a dangly motif (I think there is one) I think it would look great!
 
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hopingoneday said:
By the way love your avatar Steph. Is that your dog? What a sweetie!
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Thank you yes, that is my 3yo Golden. :) Such a ham!

The color is gorgeous. I love this pendant. I am still shocked I was able to get it. LOL. It all happened so fast!

Do you know if I can get it extended? Would it cost me something? It is a good length but I may want to add a bit to it if possible, just in case.

Not sure what the options are. I got it from Neiman's.
 
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stephmorris11 said:
Thank you yes, that is my 3yo Golden. :) Such a ham!



The color is gorgeous. I love this pendant. I am still shocked I was able to get it. LOL. It all happened so fast!



Do you know if I can get it extended? Would it cost me something? It is a good length but I may want to add a bit to it if possible, just in case.



Not sure what the options are. I got it from Neiman's.
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VCA does 2" complementary.
 
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