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ChaneLisette said:
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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SA who said can be done has to have item sent to his store from another NM since they do not carry (Beverly Hills doesn't carry-who would have thought). Then I can't see a few 10 motifs to compare which color I prefer....:(
 
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CATEYES said:
SA who said can be done has to have item sent to his store from another NM since they do not carry (Beverly Hills doesn't carry-who would have thought). Then I can't see a few 10 motifs to compare which color I prefer....:(
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Wow! That is crazy. My local NM does not have VCA either so I always order over the phone from another one. I am usually pretty sure though. Do you think they would send over a few for you to choose from?



 
#2,043
ChaneLisette said:
Wow! That is crazy. My local NM does not have VCA either so I always order over the phone from another one. I am usually pretty sure though. Do you think they would send over a few for you to choose from?
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I will have to find that out. I thought he would say I had to pre-pay but not for three! Ha ha ha! I am thinking carnelian but a deep red that's why I need to see a few. Or malachite-saw one at boutique recently and it had a few dots along with lines which didn't look too appeasing to me as others I've seen only had striation lines. I will ask and let you know what I am told:)
 
#2,044
stmary said:
I tried on this bracelet a couple of weeks ago and love it. It's next on my list. Too bad the earring is discontinued. I wonder why they did that? Because to me the earrings are gorgeous and practical.
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Were the motifs on the Byzantine bracelet as small as the motif on the Sweet Alhambra bracelet? There is no info on the website about size and my SA is sold out so I'm trying to make a decision. Thank you for the reply!!:smile1:
 
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PennyD2911 said:
@hopingoneday - I vote traditional E-Ring there is just nothing that takes the place of a beautifully set diamond solitaire. :tender:
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Thank you Penny! It is so helpful to be able to ask you all about these things since I know everyone on this forum is a big lover of VCA. I am now starting to think about settings for e-rings... that's the next big question! :-)
 
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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 stjohnnut! The necklace is beautiful with your skin tone. And the story is great!

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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MYH ,I am a little late to respond but talk about patience and focus and good luck in the face of a heart break at losing the earrings to begin with., I am so glad they found you ( I always believe if its meant to be it will be)! It is a great story. Congratulations!
 
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PennyD2911 said:
Does anyone own the Byzantine bracelet? Thinking about adding this to my purchase fir Double Points Day. 😜


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Hi PennyD! I do not personally own this bracelet but a very good friend of mine does. She stakes with her Cartier love bracelet and it looks amazing. She wears the two all the time - never takes them off and I always admire how they look on her wrist. In fact it was my staring at them for years that finally pushed me into stepping into VCA. It s a beautiful piece! Hope you get it!!!

You also asked "Were the motifs on the Byzantine bracelet as small as the motif on the Sweet Alhambra bracelet? There is no info on the website about size and my SA is sold out so I'm trying to make a decision. Thank you for the reply!!"

The answer is the Byzantine bracelet motifs are bigger than a Sweet. To me the Sweet - is, well Sweet. :D But the motifs on Byzantine are bigger - I just not exactly sure how much bigger - but noticeable. Sorry I hope this helps.

PS I am working on a PM to you - I haven't forgotten!
 
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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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Hoping, I am focusing on this part because you seem to have some reservations. I did not get a ring when I got "engaged" because I felt that after we were a little bit more established, we would be able to get a ring that I would have/love/wear for a lifetime. And that I did get for my 5th Wedding Anniversary - a gorgeous emerald cut solitaire.

However, after seventeen (17) years of marriage, my casual lifestyle does not require the addition of an engagement ring any more. I much prefer to see my very plain wedding band symbolizing that eternal love with all the life's journeys etched into it.

If I did have to choose though, I would get the solitaire. I do actually like the Cartier Destinee - I think it can incorporate the two looks perfectly :smile1:
 
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