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nicole0612 said:
It will probably be ok, but probably will have a little wear over time from 24 hour use. I would try getting a tool online to help with putting on a bracelet (many versions, but usually they look like small pliers with a clip on the end, which holds one end of the bracelet in place while you clasp the other end).
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Any links for this device? I have been holding mine down with tape and then fastening…my hubby also pouts when I ask him to help!
 
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DivotDiva said:
Any links for this device? I have been holding mine down with tape and then fastening…my hubby also pouts when I ask him to help!
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This is the one I purchased, at this price I didn't really compare options but it has almost 5 stars. I keep one at home and one in my car.
MauSong Jewelry Pliers Bracelet Buddy Jewelry Fastening Helper Arthritis Aid, Silver https://a.co/d/bnDKQuo
 
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potatoagogo said:
I'm somewhat busty and tried on both the 16 and 20 motif necklaces recently (in NYC actually). Depending on how tall you are and how long your torso is, that might impact where the necklace falls on you and might help/not help with the "valleying" of the motifs so to speak :lol:. I didn't move around a ton while trying on the necklaces but I definitely felt like the 16 motif already took on a V shape rather than the U shape of the 20 motif, which might be better for someone bustier. Even if the 16 motif were to get "valleyed," I think the hammered metal would stand up to that better than the stone/guilloche 20 motif necklaces.

Sorry for the potato quality pictures but hope they help.
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I’m busty and love wearing 20s and 16s. They probably get valleyed but I don’t care!
 
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Hi everyone just a quick question, have they stopped giving out the green box? I got my Alhambra necklace the other day and my SA said they are no longer giving out the boxes as they are saving on plastics (im based in Uk)
She only gave me a pouch and then placed into a white box with a ribbon?
Please let me know , I’m thinking I should give them a call to question this!
 
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Fluna said:
Hi everyone just a quick question, have they stopped giving out the green box? I got my Alhambra necklace the other day and my SA said they are no longer giving out the boxes as they are saving on plastics (im based in Uk)
She only gave me a pouch and then placed into a white box with a ribbon?
Please let me know , I’m thinking I should give them a call to question this!
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It varies by the boutiques and locations, as well as the packaging they have in stock. I just came back from a boutique in the US today and got the green box for my 6 motif but no travel pouch. My friend who shopped at a new boutique a few months ago they only have the eco-friendly packaging, just like yours.
 
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Fluna said:
Hi everyone just a quick question, have they stopped giving out the green box? I got my Alhambra necklace the other day and my SA said they are no longer giving out the boxes as they are saving on plastics (im based in Uk)
She only gave me a pouch and then placed into a white box with a ribbon?
Please let me know , I’m thinking I should give them a call to question this!
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I believe vca is pushing for “eco friendly” packagings going forward. :( honestly, the new packaging still has too much packing (and at the cost of striping the luxury notion of the brand).
 
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saligator said:
I just got my beautiful MOP WG Magic pendant back from the complimentary 2" extension and it is AWFUL.
They used different size chains.
They squished links and didn't polish them.
The whole piece twists around on my neck.
I'm distraught over this.
I called and they said I have to send it back through the boutique, but the brand has really tanked with this lack of quality control and care. It's shocking.
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UPDATE

It has been sent back for a supervised repair. Fingers crossed!
 
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