Regarding the turquoise Alhambra, ebay seems to have many of them in case anyone is interested.
Also, I love all the pieces everyone is posting
Also, I love all the pieces everyone is posting
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Regarding the turquoise Alhambra, ebay seems to have many of them in case anyone is interested.
Also, I love all the pieces everyone is posting
When I did a Google search for the turquoise I saw the ones on eBay. I don't buy things on eBay but I took a look at them. None of the ones I saw mentioned having the Certificate of Authenticity. So I guess it's buy at your own risk.
hoping - I just realized I quoted the wrong post when I replied to you. 😊
So I quoted my answer that was meant for you. 😀💜
For the engraving, do I need bring the LE necklace to VCA store ? or the VCA inside Neiman Marcus is ok?
TIA.
I am taking care of mine in the VCA in Neiman Marcus. I believe it will be shipped to NY where it will be engraved and lengthened. Can't wait!
I happened to see a YG clover pendant with 1 diamond in the centre, just like the LE holiday pendant but all gold and with a bail (just like sweet pendant). I have searched the vca website but could not find anything like this. Maybe it's a vintage piece from the beginning of alhambra line. Have anyone here see one like this irl? The size of the clover is 14cm, not sure it's a vintage or sweet size
There is a white gold five motif vintage alhambra on Ann's. It has been shortened though to 6.75.
Hello, Ladies!
This is my first VCA post and only my second ever TPF post! As someone said above: the gals in this thread all seem so lovely and kind to one another. Some of the other threads can get a bit snarky on occasion, which terrifies techno hermits like me, so I just tend to lurk. Lol
Anyway, I just ordered my very first VCA piece: the single motif Vintage Alhambra pendant in onyx. Now I'm worried that I won't love it when I get it (hopefully tomorrow). I tried searching here and elsewhere for modeling pics of this pendant, but the onyx doesn't seem to be as popular as the MOP. I chose the onyx because I wear a lot of black and I hoped the onyx would tie the pendant in with much of my wardrobe. If I don't like it once I receive it, does the online boutique allow exchanges? I have considered the single motif all-gold pendant and the Byzantine pendant as alternates, as I know these would coordinate with other jewelry I have and wear often. Thoughts? I wish I could consider the multiple motif necklaces and bracelets, but my budget is only around 3K this time. Maybe someday, though! Lol.
Again, thanks for being the best thread on TPF and always keeping it classy! Sorry this is so long-winded.
This is my first VCA post and only my second ever TPF post! As someone said above: the gals in this thread all seem so lovely and kind to one another. Some of the other threads can get a bit snarky on occasion, which terrifies techno hermits like me, so I just tend to lurk. Lol
Anyway, I just ordered my very first VCA piece: the single motif Vintage Alhambra pendant in onyx. Now I'm worried that I won't love it when I get it (hopefully tomorrow). I tried searching here and elsewhere for modeling pics of this pendant, but the onyx doesn't seem to be as popular as the MOP. I chose the onyx because I wear a lot of black and I hoped the onyx would tie the pendant in with much of my wardrobe. If I don't like it once I receive it, does the online boutique allow exchanges? I have considered the single motif all-gold pendant and the Byzantine pendant as alternates, as I know these would coordinate with other jewelry I have and wear often. Thoughts? I wish I could consider the multiple motif necklaces and bracelets, but my budget is only around 3K this time. Maybe someday, though! Lol.
Again, thanks for being the best thread on TPF and always keeping it classy!
Sorry this is so long-winded.
FYI: I was at a reception at the Neiman Marcus in Bellevue, WA and the Van Cleef and Arpels had some very beautiful museum pieces (and an unusual ballerina pin) that were shipped in. Not sure when they are going back, but wanted to alert any local gals that are fans who might want to see them.
Fancy jewelry is not really my thing, but it was fun to try on gorgeous pieces like this!
Fancy jewelry is not really my thing, but it was fun to try on gorgeous pieces like this!
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Hello, Ladies!
This is my first VCA post and only my second ever TPF post! As someone said above: the gals in this thread all seem so lovely and kind to one another. Some of the other threads can get a bit snarky on occasion, which terrifies techno hermits like me, so I just tend to lurk. Lol
Anyway, I just ordered my very first VCA piece: the single motif Vintage Alhambra pendant in onyx. Now I'm worried that I won't love it when I get it (hopefully tomorrow). I tried searching here and elsewhere for modeling pics of this pendant, but the onyx doesn't seem to be as popular as the MOP. I chose the onyx because I wear a lot of black and I hoped the onyx would tie the pendant in with much of my wardrobe. If I don't like it once I receive it, does the online boutique allow exchanges? I have considered the single motif all-gold pendant and the Byzantine pendant as alternates, as I know these would coordinate with other jewelry I have and wear often. Thoughts? I wish I could consider the multiple motif necklaces and bracelets, but my budget is only around 3K this time. Maybe someday, though! Lol.
Again, thanks for being the best thread on TPF and always keeping it classy!
Try not to worry. I think you are going too LOVE your onyx piece. How exciting!!!!!!
I have not looked at the turquoise on ebay but I hope everyone is cautious when buying off of ebay. I have recently seen many fake malachite and diamond alhambra pendants. They have boxes and paperwork so it is scary. There are good deals that are legitimate but if it is too good to be true it likely is.
there was a diamond alhambra pendant that only went for around 3k on ebay a few weeks back. i was tempted to bid but when a 8k pendant starts at 0.99 auction it rings alarms for me! i hope it was authentic as whoever one it got a great deal!
I am pretty sure that one was fake. It is awful for the person who spent so much on an item that is not what they thought it should be. There are a couple of lower feedback sellers selling these fake necklaces right now so it is always good to be careful.