Late to reply but they absolutely allow it. there’s no limit.
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Hey Ladies,
Happy New Year! I just placed a 30% deposit for an onyx/gold single motif necklace and the matching 5 motif bracelet. How long does it usually take after placing a deposit to receive the items? Thank you~
Happy New Year! I just placed a 30% deposit for an onyx/gold single motif necklace and the matching 5 motif bracelet. How long does it usually take after placing a deposit to receive the items? Thank you~
Happy New Year! Some people have received orders in a couple of weeks and some having been waiting for several months. So unfortunately, it is impossible to give you a reliable timeline. We have heard that orders which are paid in full may be filled first, but that may not always be the case. The onyx pieces are very popular and I am sure VCA is working hard to restock popular pieces. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long!
I second that! I followed the wonderful and expert advice of the people on this forum and ordered my 5 motif hammered gold bracelet via a boutique. I paid full price and it was turned around in about 2-3 weeks. I guess you never know but I was pleasantly surprised to have it right before the holidays. Thank you everyone for your expertise. Happy 2022!
I’m so sorry this happened to you. What a shame! Hope you will be able to recover the funds. I’m also thrilled for you for getting a new one from a boutique. Enjoy it! I have it on my wish list for 2022 but was told that it’s not sold in the USA. Hope the travel one day will be more open and I could land one for myself as well. Happy New Year!
In addition to the other’s info, I think it also depends on your boutique location. For example, my fiancé and I made a 30% deposit on two onyx 5 motif bracelets at one of the Vegas boutiques (keep in mind Vegas boutiques of all brands/designers have always been known for carrying great stock) a few weeks before we were going to be there on vacation. We made the 30% deposit for both bracelets on 11/26/21 and they were in stock under our name 4 days later. Our vacation there was from 12/9-12/17 so I wanted to give them ample time to get them in so we could pick up in person and have them resized before we left. Plus, when we were walking around at the 3 other boutiques they have there we saw two onyx bracelets at other boutiques that were available. So it just depends on location, I think that makes a huge difference.
I third that! I've had to order several pieces as they were not in stock. I paid in full for all and received them in a few weeks.
My SA even commented he and the other SAs are seeing merchandise delivered quicker to clients that have been paid in full vs. a deposit. My SA said technically, there should not be a difference, but they are seeing otherwise.
I vote pay in full, especially during these times when inventory is low on everything, not just jewelry. You'll lock in and get it for sure.
Happy New Year!
In addition to what our ladies here have said, It could be sooner that what you expect as well. I just want to share my experience here in Singapore where stocks are lower/limited than in the US.
Dec. 5 - I messaged my SA that I would like to try a pair of sweet alhambra mop in yellow gold - no stock
Dec. 11 - she messaged me that one pair is available so I went to the boutique (ION Orchard) and tried, but my husband found it too small and he said to get the vintage instead but no stock, so I said to my SA to let me know once one is available, no deposit was made
Dec 31 - I visited another store (Marina Bay Sands) and asked for the vintage mop earrings but the SA there said all earrings in all materials and colors have been sold out (which my ION SA also said), he said I could put a 30% deposit and it could arrive in more or less 2 months, could be longer if I dont place a deposit, I did not place a deposit since I want to get it from my ION SA
Jan 1. - My ION SA called me around 11am to say that a pair is available for me to purchase, no deposit needed or prepayment but she said can only hold for me until 6pm so I went there and bought it
It really depends also on the store and I think I got lucky with my SA. This is my first purchase from her.
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soooo gorgeous on you!I am with you 100%. I don’t want to buy pieces just for the sake of buying or because it’s VCA. So time to diversify to other brands that tug at my heartstrings as well!
I have not checked out Tiffany’s Paraibas but now I will. Thanks for the reco.
I don’t shop at the NYC store but recently went there for an event and was blown away by how spacious the entire store was, especially given that it’s a temporary space Tiffany has occupied while their actual store is getting renovated. I was told the renovations will be completed in 2022. Excited to visit the store then. On the colored gemstones, for the event, they had flown in extraordinary pieces from around the world and I had a fun time trying them out not to mention drooling all over them… maybe I should post them on the Tiffany thread.
Here’s a mod shot of the 5 row metro bracelet. Fun story! It almost came home with us that day. I tried it and fell in love with it so hubby asked the SA how much it was. Somehow the price tag was wrong and the SA replied ‘4000’. My hubby (the value seeker that he is… hubby looks at me and asks if I still want it and of course I liked it but I was not ready to drop 5 digit figures for a piece I had just tried so I decided to wait. It’s gone on my WL but I need to try it a few more times at my store before I am ready to bring it home.
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Fun fact: just would like to let people know not to miss what Lady Fortuna gives you.I am with you 100%. I don’t want to buy pieces just for the sake of buying or because it’s VCA. So time to diversify to other brands that tug at my heartstrings as well!
I have not checked out Tiffany’s Paraibas but now I will. Thanks for the reco.
I don’t shop at the NYC store but recently went there for an event and was blown away by how spacious the entire store was, especially given that it’s a temporary space Tiffany has occupied while their actual store is getting renovated. I was told the renovations will be completed in 2022. Excited to visit the store then. On the colored gemstones, for the event, they had flown in extraordinary pieces from around the world and I had a fun time trying them out not to mention drooling all over them
Here’s a mod shot of the 5 row metro bracelet. Fun story! It almost came home with us that day. I tried it and fell in love with it so hubby asked the SA how much it was. Somehow the price tag was wrong and the SA replied ‘4000’. My hubby (the value seeker that he is
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If the shop puts on a price tag that is not the shop's intended price, they still need to sell it to you at their loss. If they refuse to do that, you can quote Trade Descriptions Ordinance.
They put on the wrong price tag, it's their fault. You might say how can you take advantage of that, well, rules are rules.
Oh how I wish I had known about the Trade Descriptions Ordinance then! Would have definitely used that
I think at “events like the above” that law doesn’t apply but I could be wrong. OT: I once was buying 18k hoops at Saks. They came in 3 sizes and I liked the small for my mother and the medium size on me. The prices though had been mixed up so that the medium size tag were the more expensive price, and the large size was marked with the medium’s price. The SA told me I should take the large size hoops because even though they were priced incorrectly she would have to sell them to me at the lower price. I didn’t care for the large size on me and purchased the medium size, but luckily she was able to sell the medium ones at the correct price!Oh how I wish I had known about the Trade Descriptions Ordinance then! Would have definitely used that
+ 1 definitely right choice IMO, specially with your beautiful your long fingers.Love this! Perfect decision! It looks fabulous and I am so happy for you!
@innerpeace85, I love your earrings and think they look great on you! ! I think honestly, you can wear them with anything. Just think of them like larger diamond Studs.
@kstropp, +1 with @innerpeace85, and I like that they are unique. But, of course, if it bothers you, exchange
Love the earrings as I recently acquired this pair as well. it will bother me as the two GMOP has two much deviation from each other.View attachment 5270247
I recently purchased the 3 motif gold earrings. I absolutely love them, however, the gray magic motif (left earring) has a dark inclusion on the stone. I asked my SA about it and he does not think it’s a big deal (he was kind about it).
Would this bother you? I’d love your perspective - Please help