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marksuzy said:
I am having my initials engraved in script. You're right, it is such a tiny space!

I started talking to my SA about possible gifts for when my daughters turn 13. My older is 12 and I would love to start a tradition for them both. She suggested thinking about a white gold MOP pendant. Initially she suggested a Sweet bracelet, but I think they will be too small (my 12 year old is already taller/bigger than I am) in future years. Would love your input/thoughts please!
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I purchased the sweet carnelian bracelet for my daughter's 13th birthday in May (it's in the safe in the box). She already has the sweet yg butterfly necklace that we bought in Paris 2 years ago as her first piece. She is quite petite and small boned, so the sweet collection suits her nicely. I wore the butterfly necklace in the summer (when she was at camp as she doesn't want me to wear it) and I loved the look!

I already told her she will get DBTY as a 13th birthday gift, however if she would rather have something from VCA I wouldn't object. I think I prefer the timelessness of the DBTY for her 13th though!

I have never received a gift from VCA, though my friend got a bottle of perfume when she made a huge purchase!
 
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#2,582
marksuzy said:
I am having my initials engraved in script. You're right, it is such a tiny space!

I started talking to my SA about possible gifts for when my daughters turn 13. My older is 12 and I would love to start a tradition for them both. She suggested thinking about a white gold MOP pendant. Initially she suggested a Sweet bracelet, but I think they will be too small (my 12 year old is already taller/bigger than I am) in future years. Would love your input/thoughts please!
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I bought my daughters sweet pendants, one PG alhambra and one carnelian heart. I still think they could wear them when they get older too. I started buying them jewelry because I wanted them to have keepsakes instead of toys that end up unwanted 6 months later. I let them wear them now but tell them I am the only one who can take them off.



 
#2,583
simurgh said:
Hi Coconuts,
Thanks very much .... That's sort of what I'm afraid of ... Even if it doesn't need altering, if something happens and it needs a repair being covered would be important! Any thoughts or experiences from others would be much appreciated also!
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I broke the links on my daughter's yg sweet butterfly necklace last summer. It was dreadful. I was at our other home out of the country where VCA is sold through a large nationwide jeweler. They told me to bring the authenticity certificate with me when I dropped it off for repairs; they took a photocopy and gave me back the original. They told me they would not repair it without the authenticity certificate. I do not know if this is true for VCA stores or just their dealers. Incidentally, it cost $450 to repair the damage. It was a costly lesson for me. I try to be much more careful now.
 
#2,584
Coconuts40 said:
Wow that's a great price. I just went on the site, and it's not there. Wonder if it sold.

Honestly it's so very versatile, and much better in person. I have no doubt it will get good use this season!

Congratulations on your pendant. Such a treasure!
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Here is a screen shot of the Magic letterwood pendant from TRR.
 

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lara0112 said:
I thought I was all done and then I came across the posting of the Perlee Color rings - I can't decide whether I want yellow gold/ onyx or yellow gold/ tiger eye or pink gold/ red stone (can't remember).

I think I may prefer these to the Pomellato M'ama Non M'ama rings
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Lara0112, have you seen any of the Perlee Color rings in real time? I haven't, so I would love your impressions! I'm considering the gold with the onyx too. I like Pomellato as well, but I agree that these might just edge those out for me! :-)
 
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Hi VCA lovers! I have to go back so far to catch up on all these new pieces everyone has purchased lately :) Quick question for ladies that have had a single pendant lengthened by VCA. Do you tell the amount you want added or is there a standard they can add? I has thinking of1.5" or 1.75" but I still want a jump ring. Does anyone have any experience in dealing with this? And what VCA charges for lengthening? I own several pieces of VCA and never have had anything lengthened. I would love my new LE grey pendant a tad longer for when I wear sweaters or tops where I want it to come over my clothing. Any advice would be SO appreciated! Now I need a few days to catch up on all these new pieces you all have been purchasing! Thanks in advance for any info on lengthening. :)
 
#2,587
kimber418 said:
Hi VCA lovers! I have to go back so far to catch up on all these new pieces everyone has purchased lately :) Quick question for ladies that have had a single pendant lengthened by VCA. Do you tell the amount you want added or is there a standard they can add? I has thinking of1.5" or 1.75" but I still want a jump ring. Does anyone have any experience in dealing with this? And what VCA charges for lengthening? I own several pieces of VCA and never have had anything lengthened. I would love my new LE grey pendant a tad longer for when I wear sweaters or tops where I want it to come over my clothing. Any advice would be SO appreciated! Now I need a few days to catch up on all these new pieces you all have been purchasing! Thanks in advance for any info on lengthening. :)
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Hi, Kimber418! I just sent mine in to be lengthened. They will add up to 2 inches complimentary. Yes, you specify how much you want added. I chose to have the chain extended 1" for my pendant. I was told it takes about 2 weeks or so. Waiting to get mine back (it's my one and only VCA piece) is killing me! Lol.
 
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HeidiDavis said:
Hi, Kimber418! I just sent mine in to be lengthened. They will add up to 2 inches complimentary. Yes, you specify how much you want added. I chose to have the chain extended 1" for my pendant. I was told it takes about 2 weeks or so. Waiting to get mine back (it's my one and only VCA piece) is killing me! Lol.
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Just took my LE in to add 2" and have it engraved--complimentary.
 
#2,590
texasgirliegirl said:
This may seem like a strange question but do those of you who collect VCA find that you continue to love it or do you feel that you might ultimately feel satisfied and move onto something else ?

I feel like I have a very nice collection but I never grow tired of this line. Perhaps this is why I have continued to collect pieces. True addict?

I'm beginning to feel like one....
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I bought my first VCA (YG 10 station necklace) in 2003 and I have never ever gotten sick of it -- I wear it every week at least one or two days, the only reason I don't wear it every day is because I have since gone on to buy a horrifying amount of other VCA jewelry!! It took a long time to amass my vca "family" but I love it all so much. My affection for this jewelry brand has not diminished in the slightest – if anything it has increased! It is indeed an addiction.
 
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texasgirliegirl said:
Hello!!

We share the same thought process. I purchased single mop pendants for each of my daughters. My eldest ijust turned 13 and is over 5'7". I'm 5'1". I gave her the pendant when she turned 12. My younger daughter's pendant is mop set in pg. It was a breast cancer awareness pendant. It will stay in the safe until she turns 12. I bought both pendants way in advance because van Cleef continues to have price increases.

I had originally considered the sweets for them but decided to get the full size pendants because they are small enough not to be overpowering for now and they can enjoy the piece forever. The sweets are cute but I wanted to give them something more substantial/ enduring. I might still get my older daughter the sweet earrings , however.

My children are so used to seeing me wear clovers that it feels very special to give my daughters their first clover. I love traditions!!

Hope this helps.
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How funny that so many of us have chosen the same beautiful piece to give our daughters. I also have a white MOP pendant for my daughter. She is 15 now, but still not very trustworthy with precious items, so when she is not wearing the necklace, I keep it in my jewelry box. I think it is the perfect gift for any young woman, and will stand the test of time & be something they can wear forever.
 
#2,593
hopingoneday said:
Candice, if you do decide that you wanted engraved I believe you have three months from the date of purchase to do this complimentary. It is such a sweet touch!
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I might! i have to ship it back to Florida or have it done from Toronto- only downside is from Toronto i was told the wait to get it back is 4-6 months...ridiculous! if i ship it back to my florida boutique i'll have it back within 1-2 weeks :D
 
#2,594
HeidiDavis said:
Hi, Kimber418! I just sent mine in to be lengthened. They will add up to 2 inches complimentary. Yes, you specify how much you want added. I chose to have the chain extended 1" for my pendant. I was told it takes about 2 weeks or so. Waiting to get mine back (it's my one and only VCA piece) is killing me! Lol.
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Thanks for the info Heidi! Hope you get yours back soon~ Congrats on your first piece of VCA!
 
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