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#20,209
Happyish said:
These are amazing omg. I love how the simple solitaire rests in hollow of the collarbone btw. This entire look is effortless chic all the way.
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Thank you so much. The solitaire was my grandmother's engagement ring. My mother converted it into a necklace and wore it every day. Now it's mine. I too wear it with everything. I feel like they're both with me.
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Beautiful sentiment and photo. Perfect Grace Kelly look.
 
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Has anyone tried to replace the old lobster clasp with the new ones? I have a necklace that was purchased in 2015 with the old clasp, it was okay at first but over the time it seems to become loose, and now I can see a little gap on it. I’m afraid that one day it will fall off :hrmm: I’m not sure if VCA offers the service on replacing the clasp as it might encounter authenticity issues? If anyone has experience in this - please let me know! Thank you xoxo:heart:
 
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Hi everyone! I"m new to VCA and I'm really eyeing the sweet alhambra bracelet in the MOP butterfly motif. I currently wear my rose gold cartier love cuff and another rose gold bracelet and thought it would look good in this stack. Any thoughts? I also like the sweet heart bracelet....
 
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Chanbal said:
US. I was not aware of the price increase in June. I noticed an increase on the magic pendants since my last purchase >6 months ago. Also, I paid $3,700 for vintage earrings, which cost now $3,850. I know that VCA increases every year, but I always forget when…
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VCA prices have not increased every year. In 2016, there was a price decrease in the US. Then there was not another increase until fall of 2020. There was a very small increase in May or June of this year, and that may have been a currency issue, not sure.

BigAkoya said:
My MOP bracelet arrived. Wow, it was fast, and that included sending it out to shorten. I think VCA is picking up the pace!
I love this "two exact same bracelet" look, and I will do that from now on with other Alhambra sets. For me, it gives it a bit more presence that I was looking for. Here is a mod shot if any of you are considering doing the same. I also took this with my Lotus ring worn close. I am beginning to like it worn that way more. It gives more of a one big flower impact, so I wanted to share that as well for those thinking of getting the Lotus. A 2-in-1 photo! The second photo is my updated MOP set with the second bracelet added.

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Love your double bracelets and the wg wmop is just gorgeous! It's on my list, but my SA says she expects no more this year. One question. I wondered what size your wrist is since it appears you had one link taken out between each motif. My bracelets are too long, but I don't want them to be too short, either. I may have already asked you this, so please forgive me if it's a repeat!
 
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mgoch said:
Hi everyone! I"m new to VCA and I'm really eyeing the sweet alhambra bracelet in the MOP butterfly motif. I currently wear my rose gold cartier love cuff and another rose gold bracelet and thought it would look good in this stack. Any thoughts? I also like the sweet heart bracelet....
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I adore both of those sweet bracelets. My sister has the sweet butterfly, never removes it and it looks spectacular still after years. I wore my RG sweet heart alone, never took it off, for years, then added a couple of other similar size heart bracelets for a while (including a chopard one that is :love:) until I finally got the RG love bracelet I always wanted a few months ago. I wear them together often but do think that the sweet heart bracelet is a little bit too petite with my love bracelet and usually just prefer to wear my love alone, or with a more substantial bracelet, like my lucky motif one.

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DS2006 said:
VCA prices have not increased every year. In 2016, there was a price decrease in the US. Then there was not another increase until fall of 2020. There was a very small increase in May or June of this year, and that may have been a currency issue, not sure.



Love your double bracelets and the wg wmop is just gorgeous! It's on my list, but my SA says she expects no more this year. One question. I wondered what size your wrist is since it appears you had one link taken out between each motif. My bracelets are too long, but I don't want them to be too short, either. I may have already asked you this, so please forgive me if it's a repeat!
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On the bracelet, I just text my SA three weeks ago, and he got me one the same day. Maybe check again? Not sure how recently you asked, but maybe a new shipment came in.

I removed two links. Full size is a bit too big on me. Most people wear it tighter on this forum, so my true size according to the norm on this forum would be to be remove four links. The photo makes the bracelet look tight as it's hanging on my wrist, but there is a lot of space especially when my arms at down. My SA originally said if I want a more fitted look, take out four links. I tried on those tester bracelets, and I prefer a looser look, so I only removed two links. My SA was actually worried I would think it's still too loose, but I told him I love it. The bracelet is still loose and has movement. I do not like tight bracelets. Plus, I can put the bracelet on and off myself very easily.

I think my wrists are 5 3/4" at it's smallest. I'm on the road now and won't fly home until Sunday, but I will measure for you to be exact, but I recall my wrist is 5 3/4." I really love the way it fits. For me, full length at 7.5" was a tad large. especially when my arms were down. The bracelet hung a bit too low for me. Two links off is perfect for me.
As FYI, my SA said full length is 7.5" and two links removed is 7." My SA also said most people do size down. If you feel it's a bit loose now, I am sure you will love it with two links removed. It will fit better, especially if you wear two together

As FYI, it did not take long to service. The bracelet only took 1.5 weeks to shorten. VCA seems to be picking up the pace on their servicing. My Lotus earrings took 8 weeks to adjust when I first purchased them. They were still not right. I wanted the clips loosened an additional 1mm, so I sent it back. The second time, it only took two weeks to adjust. Wow!

Maybe check with your SA again on the WG MOP bracelet, and tell her you want to buy one. I'm not sure how long ago you asked her, but I text my on Sep 28, and he got one that same day.

I am sure your SA can find the WG MOP... maybe stock just came back since you asked.
The bracelet will go great with your other bracelets to mix and match. Or, if you like the two exact bracelet look, get two WG MOPs.
I really love WG MOP; can't get enough of it. I think you will love it too.
 
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BigAkoya said:
On the bracelet, I just text my SA three weeks ago, and he got me one the same day. Maybe check again? Not sure how recently you asked, but maybe a new shipment came in.

I removed two links. Full size is a bit too big on me. Most people wear it tighter on this forum, so my true size according to the norm on this forum would be to be remove four links. The photo makes the bracelet look tight as it's hanging on my wrist, but there is a lot of space especially when my arms at down. My SA originally said if I want a more fitted look, take out four links. I tried on those tester bracelets, and I prefer a looser look, so I only removed two links. My SA was actually worried I would think it's still too loose, but I told him I love it. The bracelet is still loose and has movement. I do not like tight bracelets. Plus, I can put the bracelet on and off myself very easily.

I think my wrists are 5 3/4" at it's smallest. I'm on the road now and won't fly home until Sunday, but I will measure for you to be exact, but I recall my wrist is 5 3/4." I really love the way it fits. For me, full length at 7.5" was a tad large. especially when my arms were down. The bracelet hung a bit too low for me. Two links off is perfect for me.
As FYI, my SA said full length is 7.5" and two links removed is 7." My SA also said most people do size down. If you feel it's a bit loose now, I am sure you will love it with two links removed. It will fit better, especially if you wear two together

As FYI, it did not take long to service. The bracelet only took 1.5 weeks to shorten. VCA seems to be picking up the pace on their servicing. My Lotus earrings took 8 weeks to adjust when I first purchased them. They were still not right. I wanted the clips loosened an additional 1mm, so I sent it back. The second time, it only took two weeks to adjust. Wow!

Maybe check with your SA again on the WG MOP bracelet, and tell her you want to buy one. I'm not sure how long ago you asked her, but I text my on Sep 28, and he got one that same day.

I am sure your SA can find the WG MOP... maybe stock just came back since you asked.
The bracelet will go great with your other bracelets to mix and match. Or, if you like the two exact bracelet look, get two WG MOPs.
I really love WG MOP; can't get enough of it. I think you will love it too.
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Okay, I am glad I asked you! My wrists are about 6", so close to yours. I agree that I want this style bracelet to dangle a little, but the 7.5" is just too big! I can slip it on and off with it clasped. I guess that's an advantage, but on the other hand (haha!), I just think they are too big. The thing that has held me back on removing 2 links is that then the lengths won't be the same between all motifs. Obviously that must not bother you, so I may consider doing that. I just wish they made them a standard 7" and then some of us wouldn't have to size them!

I think I asked my SA specifically about the wg mop Magic pendant first, but from what she said, I had the impression they were out of all wg mop. But I will ask again, because I could get the bracelet for Christmas if they do have those. WG mop truly is a beautiful combination! Thanks!
 
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