I just received bad news. Monday I placed an order for the 10 motif hammered gold necklace with full payment and today was advised that the piece is no longer in production.
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Was it just for the 10-motif or all hammered gold VA?I just received bad news. Monday I placed an order for the 10 motif hammered gold necklace with full payment and today was advised that the piece is no longer in production.
SA confirmed that production has been stopped on all hammered gold.
well damn. that's unfortunate. hammered gold 5-motif is on my wishlist. good thing it's far down the list.
I have worn my MOP sweet earrings and necklace almost daily since 2018!!I mean dailyyyy..no issues YET!
Wow everyone says the stone will shrink over time the more water gets on it! I’m surprised you can wear the earrings with bo issues. Do you sleep as well as shower with MOP on for the sweet earrings? Tia!
There is always a bright side to everything. Hmm... what is the bright side to this?
Given the finite amount of VCA staff jewelers creating pieces, VCA is probably redirecting them to create other pieces.
Could it be?
Oh, I hope!
Is what my SA said he heard true?
Is it finally time for WG to have its day in the sun?!
Oh no! That is one of my favorite pieces in my collection (2/10 motifs). I wonder why they are not making it anymore? I wonder if you can have your SA call around to other VCA Boutiques to see if anyone has stock of the hammered gold?I just received bad news. Monday I placed an order for the 10 motif hammered gold necklace with full payment and today was advised that the piece is no longer in production.
I don't think this is permanent, it's likely production will resume when more backorders are fulfilled.I just received bad news. Monday I placed an order for the 10 motif hammered gold necklace with full payment and today was advised that the piece is no longer in production.
Slight update. I wanted to order by today but was still playing dress up with my bracelets and it was too late to order so I get one more day to decide lol.
I'm pretty sure I don't like the look of the two different 5 motif bracelets put together as a necklace. I tried using a dainty gold chain bracelet as the back part of the necklace (I would want to get a chain that matches though so it won't look as obvious). I'm not sure how I feel about it. My husband said he doesn't see the point of having the motifs in the back so he likes this option the best. Any thoughts?
I'm pretty sure I don't like the look of the two different 5 motif bracelets put together as a necklace. I tried using a dainty gold chain bracelet as the back part of the necklace (I would want to get a chain that matches though so it won't look as obvious). I'm not sure how I feel about it. My husband said he doesn't see the point of having the motifs in the back so he likes this option the best. Any thoughts?
That sounds fishy…does your SA mean they are not taking deposits for hammered pieces?
Get the necklace. I personally think this looks ‘make-shift’ and almost cheapens the look. Plus you are looking at it still. If you wear all day it will shift around and look off centre and I bet you will spend all day fixing it. If you get the necklace you can wear it without ever worrying about how it lays. P.s. don’t listen to husbands they are clueless and are just thinking about how to save $.
I agree with @lynne_ross
I don't like it. To me, it looks cheesy, like you are trying to wear a bracelet as a necklace, which you are.
You will see the clasp and the thin chain. I think it takes away from the true beauty of a VCA piece.
Your husband probably is thinking of saving money. However, VCA is not about saving money, it's about the gorgeous look.
I would get the 10 motif and be done with it.
Also, I think the fact you are still trying to make this work yet are not happy, to me, it says it's not working.
Just my two cents.
Thanks for the input!
When I had the two bracelets together I didn't look at it from the side, so I hadn't noticed the awkwardness of the mop front and guilloche back. I don't fully disagree with my husband though, I don't think I need the motifs in the back. I figured if I could find a way to not have them then I could get 2 bracelets (he knew it was either 1 10 or 2 5's, so sameish price). I'm definitely in "trying to find a way to make it work" mode, but you're right it's just not. I think I have to pull the trigger on the 10!
Do it, order it, you won't regret it! You'll love it, and stare at the beauty of the piece.
There are high jewelry pieces that cost $1M+ and you never see the back.
Fine jewelry is not just about the "front" to show others. Fine jewelry is about the art of the entire piece in all its glory, including the back and even the underside. You will have such a beautiful piece... you'll love your 10!
Congratulations on your soon-to-be necklace!