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PennyD2911 said:
My Vintage Alhambra 10 Motif Onyx YG also arrived yesterday. 😍
The standard length is 42cm/16.5 inches. I had the complimentary 2" added plus my SA had an additional inch added for me.
VCA actually added a tad more to the length because it measures 20" from end to end. This is the perfect length for my wardrobe. I can add my 5 motif bracelet and have 27". I've posted pix showing the 10 and 5 added together. Since I was not dressed for a modeling pic today, (the blessing of working from our home office instead of our office in town 😀) I hung the 10 and 5 added together over one of my silk tunics to give you an idea of the 27" length. View attachment 2799574View attachment 2799579View attachment 2799580View attachment 2799582View attachment 2799583


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First off, the name Ryker is perhaps the cutest name ever for a pup! Love it!


Second of all, that necklace is SPECTACULAR! I love how it looks with the tunic! For those of us that wear a lot of black, onyx/yg is the most dreamy combination for accessories. Cannot get enough of it! :-)
 
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hopingoneday said:
I know, it's so annoying, isn't it? I even asked if a hidden clasp could be done as a special order and I was told no. I don't understand why, since they use them on the lucky Alhambra necklaces!
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I totally agree, I have asked for this at several different boutiques and was always told the same thing that it would change the integrity of the piece.
 
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kimber418 said:
Yes, I can answer your question regarding turquoise color variations. I have the single turquoise pendant (my first piece of VCA) and it is a medium turquoise color ---very vibrant but not as bright turquoise as my YG 20 motif. I also have the vintage alhambra earrings (ear clips) which I bought a few years after my 20 motif and the turquoise is almost a match which is hard to do if you are buying two tens separately. I will see if I have a photo of only my turquoise pieces. Just remember there is a variation in turquoise but they are all gorgeous.
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Thank you for the picture, your collection is so pretty :love:

After looking at a lot of pictures, I know I want my first piece to be a sweet necklace, and have three final contenders:smile1:
- carnelian/pink gold clover (in a deep dark bright burgundy-red tone) : I really like this one
- turquoise butterfly (in a deep dark bright blue tone :laugh:) : I really like this too but have a harder time accepting the price
- solid pink gold clover (i'm not sure if there are differences?) : I really like this too :laugh: but also like the sweet pg earrings and definitely don't want to purchase both down the line

It's hard to tell from pictures what vca pink gold is like. Could anyone tell me in comparison to Tiffany rose gold, which I have, the difference ?
 
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cvalier26 said:
Thank you for the picture, your collection is so pretty :love:

After looking at a lot of pictures, I know I want my first piece to be a sweet necklace, and have three final contenders:smile1:
- carnelian/pink gold clover (in a deep dark bright burgundy-red tone) : I really like this one
- turquoise butterfly (in a deep dark bright blue tone :laugh:) : I really like this too but have a harder time accepting the price
- solid pink gold clover (i'm not sure if there are differences?) : I really like this too :laugh: but also like the sweet pg earrings and definitely don't want to purchase both down the line

It's hard to tell from pictures what vca pink gold is like. Could anyone tell me in comparison to Tiffany rose gold, which I have, the difference ?
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Unless you have actually seen these in person I wouldn't rely on the pictures because Turquoise and Carnelian vary significantly. Of course, if a SA told you this that is a completely different story.
 
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tbbbjb said:
Unless you have actually seen these in person I wouldn't rely on the pictures because Turquoise and Carnelian vary significantly. Of course, if a SA told you this that is a completely different story.
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I meant online pictures from various sources, that give an idea of the different tones. These are the tones I would like to find, but I haven't been to or contacted a store yet. I do plan on going at the end of this year, I just wanted to have an idea of what I would be looking for.
 
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cvalier26 said:
Thank you for the picture, your collection is so pretty :love:

After looking at a lot of pictures, I know I want my first piece to be a sweet necklace, and have three final contenders:smile1:
- carnelian/pink gold clover (in a deep dark bright burgundy-red tone) : I really like this one
- turquoise butterfly (in a deep dark bright blue tone :laugh:) : I really like this too but have a harder time accepting the price
- solid pink gold clover (i'm not sure if there are differences?) : I really like this too :laugh: but also like the sweet pg earrings and definitely don't want to purchase both down the line

It's hard to tell from pictures what vca pink gold is like. Could anyone tell me in comparison to Tiffany rose gold, which I have, the difference ?
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Oh I forgot, this plan is unless I happen to be very lucky and find sweet yellow gold turquoise clover studs in december :laugh:, because then these would be my first choice :hugs: and I would get the pendant this summer
 
#2,801
HeidiDavis said:
First off, the name Ryker is perhaps the cutest name ever for a pup! Love it!


Second of all, that necklace is SPECTACULAR! I love how it looks with the tunic! For those of us that wear a lot of black, onyx/yg is the most dreamy combination for accessories. Cannot get enough of it! :-)
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I agree with both of these comments--- totally. LOVE the name Ryker!
 
#2,802
Suzie said:
Wow, so gorgeous, congrats. As everyone has to extend their necklaces why oh why don't they make them longer?
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Thanks Suzie. 😊
My SA encouraged me to link the 5 motif to my 10 motif to further extend the length. Because of his encouragement I thought this was an acceptable way of wearing the Alhambra, apparently it is the consensus of members here that it is not.
I don't plan to wear the bracelet attached, as I would miss wearing it.
As you said in another post the 42cm length is a bit snug for you, it is for me as well. I can wear the 10 motif at 42cm, but I don't like anything tight around my neck, not even turtlenecks. 😀


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#2,803
HeidiDavis said:
First off, the name Ryker is perhaps the cutest name ever for a pup! Love it!


Second of all, that necklace is SPECTACULAR! I love how it looks with the tunic! For those of us that wear a lot of black, onyx/yg is the most dreamy combination for accessories. Cannot get enough of it! :-)
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Thank You Heidi. 😊
Yes, the onyx and YG is a beautiful combination.


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#2,805
cvalier26 said:
Oh I forgot, this plan is unless I happen to be very lucky and find sweet yellow gold turquoise clover studs in december :laugh:, because then these would be my first choice :hugs: and I would get the pendant this summer
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I hope you find exactly what you are looking for cvalier. I'm obsessive about details, so I understand your need to weigh all your options. 😀


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