To add, my SA said only 33 pieces are impacted. They are in the high jewelry, watches, and select bridal categories. I live in the US.
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Just a question regarding the clasp on the 5 motif bracelet and vintage Alhambra pendant:
For those of you who do not wear your pieces 24/7 (take them on and off each morning and evening), have you experienced any issues with your clasp? Eg. Clasp becoming loose
Thanks in advance
For those of you who do not wear your pieces 24/7 (take them on and off each morning and evening), have you experienced any issues with your clasp? Eg. Clasp becoming loose
Thanks in advance
Hi! I take off all my jewelry every night, and I rotate wearing my pieces (20 motif, 5 motif bracelets) along with my other jewelry.Just a question regarding the clasp on the 5 motif bracelet and vintage Alhambra pendant:
For those of you who do not wear your pieces 24/7 (take them on and off each morning and evening), have you experienced any issues with your clasp? Eg. Clasp becoming loose
Thanks in advance
I have never had a clasp come "loose." The secret is to ensure you have secured the clasp correctly. I always do a visual look at the clasp after I have put on the piece to make sure it's correctly in.
Be sure the loop is actually inside the clasp as one can accidentally incorrectly/partially hook it. This is not for just VCA pieces, but any jewelry piece you put on.
If you do a visual check after you hook each piece to make sure it's secure, I think you will be fine.
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I am still having trouble putting on my bracelet by myself. Any tips?
Personally, I haven't had any issues with my pendant (purchased in 2018 and worn regularly) or 5 motif bracelet (purchased in 2020 and worn regularly) ever coming loose when worn. No problems here with the similar clasps on other pieces, either.Just a question regarding the clasp on the 5 motif bracelet and vintage Alhambra pendant:
For those of you who do not wear your pieces 24/7 (take them on and off each morning and evening), have you experienced any issues with your clasp? Eg. Clasp becoming loose
Thanks in advance
I used to have problems too, so you are not alone!
This takes a little bit of practice, but what I do is with my left hand, I first open up the clasp wide and keep it open.
I then wrap the bracelet over and under my right wrist. This means the dangling loop is on the top, and my hand is now at the bottom of my right wrist. My left hand (the one holding the bracelet), gently touches the chain to keep it in place and stabilize it.
As the clasp is still wide open, I just hook it through the loop.
You have to keep your right hand still until your left hand can touch the chain to keep it in place.
It takes practice at first, but after a few times, you'll get your rhythm and will do it in the first shot.
Plan B...
You can always use the paper clip trick. That works also. Here is a video of the paper clip trick.
I actually find this a bit more difficult though vs. the "wrap around, stabilize the chain" method I do.
I also think it depends on how tight your bracelet is. I took out two links, and my bracelet is still loose.
If your bracelet is tight, the paper clip might be more stable and work better for you.
Try the first method though. I kind of find it annoying to need a tool to help put on jewelry, which is why I really wanted to put it on with my own hands.
I think you will master it after several practice sessions. Good luck!
I take off my 5 motif & sweet pendant daily for showering, so far no problem with the clasp becoming loose. I suspect it wouldn't be too difficult and costly to replace the clasp if something does happen, so I'm not going to worry too much about itJust a question regarding the clasp on the 5 motif bracelet and vintage Alhambra pendant:
For those of you who do not wear your pieces 24/7 (take them on and off each morning and evening), have you experienced any issues with your clasp? Eg. Clasp becoming loose
Thanks in advance
My friend has her pendant's clasp replaced a few years ago and it was free of charge, not sure if that's still the case since VCA is becoming so greedy with packaging and after sale services.OK… I need help.
I only have budget for one piece this year. I was pretty set on getting the TE 10 motif. Why? I love TE, I love the 5 motif bracelet and the rabbit clip, plus I think the 10 or 20 motif is a staple VCA item.
Then there is the Frivole pave pendant. They are about the same price (pendant is a little more because it would be in WG). I love pave Frivole and I do eventually want to start a WG collection. Last year’s HP made me fall in love with WG.
I have been wearing pendants a lot lately (almost daily) and this Frivole piece is less “VCA!!!!!” since it is not as recognizable. But I do have a few pendants already (though only one in WG so far, so I do think one more pendant in WG would complete my pendant family).
If you were me, would you get the more expensive item first (but the price difference is not too substantial) or get the 10 motif this year?
I only have budget for one piece this year. I was pretty set on getting the TE 10 motif. Why? I love TE, I love the 5 motif bracelet and the rabbit clip, plus I think the 10 or 20 motif is a staple VCA item.
Then there is the Frivole pave pendant. They are about the same price (pendant is a little more because it would be in WG). I love pave Frivole and I do eventually want to start a WG collection. Last year’s HP made me fall in love with WG.
I have been wearing pendants a lot lately (almost daily) and this Frivole piece is less “VCA!!!!!” since it is not as recognizable. But I do have a few pendants already (though only one in WG so far, so I do think one more pendant in WG would complete my pendant family).
If you were me, would you get the more expensive item first (but the price difference is not too substantial) or get the 10 motif this year?
@snnysmm I was in the same position as yourself but rather my stone is MOP. I ended up getting the 10 motifs vs the Frivole WG pendant first to complete my set. I would get the TE 10 motifs and then add the WG pieces after.
I would get the TE 10 motif first, because this stone is sometimes hard to find, especially if you have a preferred color tone or striation pattern. It would be unfortunate if the perfect piece suddenly became available and you had already spent the yearly budget on a pendant that looks the same from one to the next.
agree with Nicole above that you should get the TE first since it's one of the stones that's hard to come by. and even if you find one, you might not like the chatoyancy, or the dominance of blackness over the gold stripes, etc.
I've been looking at the TE bracelet on the European website and I think I've only seen it available once, back in Sept-Oct, and never again.
Hi! I agree with the others TE is harder to get vs. Frivole pave, so based on that criteria alone, I would get TE.
That said...
I do want to mention wearing a 10 motif is very different than wearing a pendant.
I am not sure if you already have 10 motif necklaces or wear other choker-length necklaces vs. pendants.
If not, before you dive into a 10, I would think about what tops you would wear with it.
I personally find 10s hard to wear as they compete with my tops. I love it on others, but it's not for me, so just think about your wardrobe and how often you will wear a 10. You may already have other 10s and love that look which is great!
Since you mentioned the 20, it seems you are open to this length. TE in a 20 would be so gorgeous as you can see so many unique TE motifs. Between the 10 and 20, I vote the 20. Maybe try on any 20 to see if you like this look. I love the look of a 20.
Either way, I agree to finish up your TE set and then move to Frivole WG pave.
By the way, I am so excited for you on Frivole! I think Frivole WG pave is beautiful. It is gorgeous design and super blingy in WG. It's my favorite VCA collection. A Frivole pave pendant will be so beautiful on your neckline.
Congratulations on your soon to be new piece!