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stephmorris11 said:
Bummer about the turquoise. Oh boy. I guess it's a waiting game. I am going to Vegas on Thursday so do you ladies think I can ask there for them to find one? Like do a company search or something? Or is that not how it works?

Any wishes from the VCA in Vegas? Pix of anything? Will they let me? I can't wait!!
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Mitchell told me in August no turquoise and none to be located. :(


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#2,357
stylemechanel said:
Thanks hopingoneday for all your intel info! As a novice I will be really excited to see what comes out. When I read that both you and PennyD think it means the larger motif and a longer chain that could be doubled I immediately started thinking about what tops I have or need for the new piece to come. Oh, and of course what stone or stones are offered :D Thanks so much for the info!!!
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I believe the chain on the Magic Alhambra pendants (letter wood & malachite) are 30".
Will be interesting to see what will be released.


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#2,360
stephmorris11 said:
Bummer about the turquoise. Oh boy. I guess it's a waiting game. I am going to Vegas on Thursday so do you ladies think I can ask there for them to find one? Like do a company search or something? Or is that not how it works?

Any wishes from the VCA in Vegas? Pix of anything? Will they let me? I can't wait!!
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Hi Stephmorris, Vegas is where I started to step into the wonderful world of VCA. The VCA store at Crystals is beautiful and has a great variety of pieces. I didn't see the vintage Alhambra mop 5 motif bracelet I wanted on display (well, I mean I wanted a real vibrant piece with lots of color play) - I asked and they brought out 3 more so I could pick.They let me take pictures, spent time with me, would have searched the company site if needed.
I hope you have a fabulous time and so much fun!!!!!

Make sure you show us when you get home!
 
#2,361
stylemechanel said:
Hi Stephmorris, Vegas is where I started to step into the wonderful world of VCA. The VCA store at Crystals is beautiful and has a great variety of pieces. I didn't see the vintage Alhambra mop 5 motif bracelet I wanted on display (well, I mean I wanted a real vibrant piece with lots of color play) - I asked and they brought out 3 more so I could pick.They let me take pictures, spent time with me, would have searched the company site if needed.
I hope you have a fabulous time and so much fun!!!!!

Make sure you show us when you get home!
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Thanks! Great to hear! I can't wait........
 
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I have posted a while ago debating between frivole large and small earclips and not yet decided... I searched back tpfers posted pics and discussed about frivole and started drawing attention to pave earrings and pendant... no good at all

Now while waiting till Dec. for my visiting vca trip (it will be 3hour flight at least), I am now thinking what to get between frivole pave and socrates pendant. Frivole pave pendant looks more blingy but socrates is mor sophisticated and understated. What you ladies think about these pendants? If you have one pls chime in and give your thoughts, it would be very helpful for me. Thanks a lot
 
#2,364
cung said:
I have posted a while ago debating between frivole large and small earclips and not yet decided... I searched back tpfers posted pics and discussed about frivole and started drawing attention to pave earrings and pendant... no good at all

Now while waiting till Dec. for my visiting vca trip (it will be 3hour flight at least), I am now thinking what to get between frivole pave and socrates pendant. Frivole pave pendant looks more blingy but socrates is mor sophisticated and understated. What you ladies think about these pendants? If you have one pls chime in and give your thoughts, it would be very helpful for me. Thanks a lot
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Your trip to VCA will be a lot of fun! For me personally, I would choose the frivole pendant over the socrate. I have the frivole pave earrings and I have a Socrate ring. I love them both, but if I had to choose between the two I think the frivole will be a useful piece for a longer period of time. I think this socrate has the potential look a little too "young" as one gets older (although it depends entirely on the woman and her personal style, of course). Just my two cents!
 
#2,365
stephmorris11 said:
So saaaad! :tdown::crybaby::crybaby::cry::rain::sad::shucks:
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There is a local jeweler that has a yg turquoise 10 motif necklace with the VCA box and papers. I don't know how much he is selling it for, but definitely more than retail. I told them it is $10,500 in the stores (I asked when I was there last week) and he seemed very surprised at the price, since he was under the impression that they weren't making it any more (I told him they are, but it is extremely hard to find). FWIW I got my 10 wg motif turquoise last year at the VCA boutique after a 1 month wait, so anything is possible (the local boutique currently has the sweet turquoise butterfly earrings, so pieces are being released).

If anyone wants his information, let me know.
 
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texasgirliegirl said:
I really do love mine. :smile1:
This is something I have wished for forever and I half hope that they never release a 20 motif in this combo because I have no business buying another one. I think that the initial lack of enthusiasm was due to the fact that it doesn't photo well. Since collecting the pendants really isn't my thing I nearly passed but once I saw it I realized that if ever there was one LE pendant I needed to have it was THIS one. It is subtle and sophisticated and literally goes with everything. LOVE IT. I'm curious what to engrave on the back. Has anybody done this before and does it take long? How many letters can they do?
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I have a single initial on the back of the my Carnelian LE Christmas pendant. I guess if it's smaller letters you can fit up to 3. There was no charge and I think it makes it that little bit extra special. :D
 
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hopingoneday said:
Your trip to VCA will be a lot of fun! For me personally, I would choose the frivole pendant over the socrate. I have the frivole pave earrings and I have a Socrate ring. I love them both, but if I had to choose between the two I think the frivole will be a useful piece for a longer period of time. I think this socrate has the potential look a little too "young" as one gets older (although it depends entirely on the woman and her personal style, of course). Just my two cents!
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I agree.
Despite the photos, the Socrate pendant IRL underwhelmed me. ( earrings and ring are a different story,,,,).
 
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stephmorris11 said:
Bummer about the turquoise. Oh boy. I guess it's a waiting game. I am going to Vegas on Thursday so do you ladies think I can ask there for them to find one? Like do a company search or something? Or is that not how it works?

Any wishes from the VCA in Vegas? Pix of anything? Will they let me? I can't wait!!
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Ooh exciting. I love the VCA at Crystals in vegas. have spent hours in that store. hee hee. Yes they can do company wide searches for you in the store if you are looking for a specific piece. Take plenty of pictures and have a great time :D
 
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