This is the perfect combo!Van Cleef & Arpels Special Order 18K Rose Gold Pink MOP 5-Motif Vintage Alhambra Bracelet - Ann's Fabulous Finds
This Special Order Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a wowzer with five pink mother of pearl motifs! The 14-millimeter clovers have rose-gold beaded edges and are joined by a fine chain with a lobster clasp. New and never worn, it comes with a special box and...www.annsfabulousfinds.com
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Van Cleef & Arpels Special Order 18K Rose Gold Pink MOP 5-Motif Vintage Alhambra Bracelet - Ann's Fabulous Finds
This Special Order Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a wowzer with five pink mother of pearl motifs! The 14-millimeter clovers have rose-gold beaded edges and are joined by a fine chain with a lobster clasp. New and never worn, it comes with a special box and...
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Good lord...Van Cleef & Arpels Special Order 18K Rose Gold Pink MOP 5-Motif Vintage Alhambra Bracelet - Ann's Fabulous Finds
This Special Order Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet is a wowzer with five pink mother of pearl motifs! The 14-millimeter clovers have rose-gold beaded edges and are joined by a fine chain with a lobster clasp. New and never worn, it comes with a special box and...
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Pink on pink!!
Was casually browsing on FP for some LE pieces & holy moly at the listing price 
Who needs a house when you can have a RG carnelian/guilloche 5 motif bracelet 
I'm sure it's just an error though.
Who needs a house when you can have a RG carnelian/guilloche 5 motif bracelet I'm sure it's just an error though. 
Hi all! I have a silly question. When I first visited the VCA store, I tried on the vintage VCA necklace, 1 motif guilloche, YG. I instantly fell in love with it, the necklace is so elegant and shiny. I didn't intend to buy so I didn't carefully examine it. A month later when I came back to make a purchase, this time I examined it very closely. I noticed there are some scratches on the motif when I tilted around. There's still a price tag on the necklace so I assume it's brand new. I asked SA to bring out another one but they look the same, both have some scratches, minor and still noticeable if you look at it closely. At first, I thought they're specks of dust but after rinsing it and wiping it, it's still there. This is my first VCA purchase so I want it to be close to perfect 
. I'm debating whether I should contact my SA to come in and take a look at another one but I'm afraid it might be the same case and waste a trip to the city. Am I a little too picky on things like this? I know that jewelry are handmade, I wonder what was your experience like? is it normal that the motifs still have some scratches even if it's brand new from the store? Thank you for your response in advance
. I'm debating whether I should contact my SA to come in and take a look at another one but I'm afraid it might be the same case and waste a trip to the city. Am I a little too picky on things like this? I know that jewelry are handmade, I wonder what was your experience like? is it normal that the motifs still have some scratches even if it's brand new from the store? Thank you for your response in advance
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I am not sure if this is the case in your situation, but with guilloche pieces, the reflection of a prong sometimes will look like a scratch radiating across the Guilloche lines. I noticed this with a brand new never worn piece as well.Hi all! I have a silly question. When I first visited the VCA store, I tried on the vintage VCA necklace, 1 motif guilloche, YG. I instantly fell in love with it, the necklace is so elegant and shiny. I didn't intend to buy so I didn't carefully examine it. A month later when I came back to make a purchase, this time I examined it very closely. I noticed there are some scratches on the motif when I tilted around. There's still a price tag on the necklace so I assume it's brand new. I asked SA to bring out another one but they look the same, both have some scratches, minor and still noticeable if you look at it closely. This is my first VCA purchase so I want it to be close to perfect
Thanks for your response! At first I thought it's peck of dust, so I cleaned it with water, wipe it using cloth and Q tips but it's still there. I just want to make sure that I'm not getting a used necklace and want to confirm that it's normal for never worn piece to look like that.
Yes, if it is a reflection radiating, then the line will move as you move the motif. If it is just in one spot no matter how you move the motif, then it may be a scratch.
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Verdict : this necklace is going straight back to my aunt. I’ve been wearing for 2 days and it gave me neck ache and headache. I just can’t handle it.
I think they're scratch for sure because we have a macro scope at work so I was able to examine them. Just wonder if everyone has minor scratch on their brand new motif as well.
You are lucky that your aunt has a whole
Treasure trove of VCA for you to test drive before committing $$$. Try them ALL!!!
As well as at least a couple of Cartier pieces that are on my wishlist! This Aunt is also a fairy godmother!
You are so cute! Sounds like you might have a quick weekend trip across the ocean coming up!
