The 5 motif is usually better for day to day, but it really depends on your lifestyle. For example, I work remotely and on a computer, so I don’t have any issues wearing it “to work”. However, I won’t be wearing it when I’m cooking or cleaning. It’s definitely something I take off everyday since it’s MOP.
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I just heard VCA will be implementing a new policy on how many purchases one can make per year - a max of 3. Does anyone know anything about this?
Lol? I hope this aint true. Isnt it trying to be like Chanel but to what end and purpose..?
Although, sounds like good news for my wallet.
Wow, I don’t understand that! Unless maybe it’s purchases within a certain line..? Still seems strange.
Oh my god! That would be awesome. My wallet would be so happy!
I love the look of wearing these 10 motifs together but concerned about scratching. Does anyone have 1st hand experience? Did you notice any damage to the stones after wearing?
I have been getting the sense that they cannot keep up with demand. This way, they avoid the entire back ordering nonsense and also can justify more rapid price increases. If this becomes another marketing ploy to raise prices aggressively, then I’m out.
OT, but do you have any recommendations re a home safe like specs, brands, or configuration ( I don’t think it will be a real deterrent to a professional thief, but I think insurance co recommends) thanks
I don’t see how VCA will realistically implement a policy of three purchases per year, but perhaps as @caffelatte says, on certain lines. . .
I agree that they are going thru a trend phase now but it seems all around regular Alhambra stock. I haven’t heard anything about three item limit per year. What does that even look like? A person can only get 1 set per year. I don’t believe it.
I am an expat and move around so I have not been able to get a crazy safe. I would look at heaviest one possible and bolt down or small one you can bolt down and hide. Brown makes beautiful jewelry safes. There are a lot of options on market, depends on what you want in it.OT, but do you have any recommendations re a home safe like specs, brands, or configuration ( I don’t think it will be a real deterrent to a professional thief, but I think insurance co recommends) thanks
I don’t see how VCA will realistically implement a policy of three purchases per year, but perhaps as @caffelatte says, on certain lines. . .
I mentioned previously our apartment next door was robbed. I still don’t understand how they got in through windows as we live on a mountain, but it was targeted. Person spent an hour opening the safe, took contents (expensive jewellery and cash) and left. The apartment was being renovated. Clearly inside job. I agree a safe is more a deterrent for day to day possible theft. It is good if you have people coming and going and want your stuff secure.
Thank you! Will look at Brown.
I am so sorry about the apt next door. That is such a violation
Hi ladies! Pinging @BigAkoya also since you are the Wolf storage expert here. I just got the Caroline jewelry portfolio to try out for my upcoming trip and I was wondering how one would stop the rings from rolling on/scratching each other with the long ring roll/tube? Is it even possible?
Previously I would put each ring in a travel pouch and put them all in a bigger pouch which is more protection but definitely more hassle. Given all the shortages with pouches since Covid I also haven’t been able to get as many of the small ring/earring pouches as I like so out of habit I traveled with very little jewelry. However it is nice to be able to see all of them in one roll/tube and travel with more but I don’t like how they touch each other and will likely scratch when moving around during transit. Should I still just get more pouches and travel with the Maria cube after all?
Any advice or tips is much appreciated! Thank you in advance
Previously I would put each ring in a travel pouch and put them all in a bigger pouch which is more protection but definitely more hassle. Given all the shortages with pouches since Covid I also haven’t been able to get as many of the small ring/earring pouches as I like so out of habit I traveled with very little jewelry. However it is nice to be able to see all of them in one roll/tube and travel with more but I don’t like how they touch each other and will likely scratch when moving around during transit. Should I still just get more pouches and travel with the Maria cube after all?
Any advice or tips is much appreciated! Thank you in advance
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there are so many things VCA hasn't achieved as a business/brand to warrant this kind of strategy