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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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I would choose the traditional ring! Would get lots more wear from it :)
 
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drpn21 said:
A few years ago I bought my first 10 motif ( white mop) for my wedding. At the time, I expressed interest in grey mop with yg and was told that I could have it as a special order ( at a premium of course!). I went ahead and ordered it and thought I'd share what it looks like for those interested.
My third 10 motif was a gift, letterwood with pg. here they are!View attachment 2771508View attachment 2771509
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I can't believe I almost missed seeing this! What lovely colors!!! :love::love:
 
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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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I haven't bought VCA from Neiman's (I should, given the point promotion coming up!), but at the VCA boutique they've always told me that you can lengthen (at least an inch, maybe more) OR shorten for free within 90 days of any purchase. It wouldn't be fair if Neiman's didn't honor that too, would it?
 
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texasgirliegirl said:
The traditional ring 100%
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Candice0985 said:
the traditional diamond ring for sure, the lotus while a masterpiece will not get 1/8th the wear a traditional 2-3 carat diamond ring will!
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Hermesaholic said:
Second this. Further, the Lotus ring while stunning is not in my opinion a place to put a ton of money. Its more of a (very pricey) fashion piece.
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BBC said:
I have to agree...but also, for whatever reason, Lotus is not my taste.
Now, if you were looking at one of the Folies des Pres rings, I would have a different answer - and they can be worn during the day...
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NikkisABagGirl said:
+1000 :p
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PhoenixH said:
I would choose the traditional ring! Would get lots more wear from it :)
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Thank you SO much TGG, Hermesaholic, BBC, Candice, Nikki and Phoenix!
You have helped me so much with your replies. Sometimes it is easy for me to get carried away with jewelry purchases, especially when I'm eyeing these gorgeous things from VCA - I start to want *everything* which is neither smart nor realistic :-).

@BBC - Yes, the Folie des Pres ring is simply stunning, but I fear that is a little more than DH wished to spend - LOL! :-). The SM was wearing it in the store the other day and it took my breath away. Then she told me the price and it REALLY took my breath away!!!
 
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Just heard back from my SA at NM. She said no NM is allowed to give double points on VCA any longer. I told her a different SA emailed me saying he could if we hadn't used our double points for the year yet. She said he is mistaken but that customers can do 6 months equal payments if they want to and still get points but not doubled anymore. Anyone else hear from their SA's at NM regarding this?
 
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CATEYES said:
Just heard back from my SA at NM. She said no NM is allowed to give double points on VCA any longer. I told her a different SA emailed me saying he could if we hadn't used our double points for the year yet. She said he is mistaken but that customers can do 6 months equal payments if they want to and still get points but not doubled anymore. Anyone else hear from their SA's at NM regarding this?
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My SA said same thing here...
 
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I was told in April that VCA will not participate in the Incircle events any longer. I did just receive double points on my VCA purchase because I had not used it yet. Purchase from the SA who said it could be done.
 
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