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#2,928
Good Morning, Ladies!


I have a few quick questions for those of you who have been collecting VCA for a long time.


First off, how often do they change or add to their selection? For example, on the e-boutique right now, there is a place that features the "Autumn Selection." Will there be a "Winter Selection" as well? Or do they only introduce new items very infrequently?


Second, have they ever done the Sweets in yellow gold and onyx (other than the earstuds)? I would love to see the Sweet Alhambra bracelet in that combo....but it doesn't look like that has been offered before. Maybe as a LE piece at some time?


Last, is anyone a big fan of VCA fragrances? I won't delve into that topic too deeply as I know this isn't the place for that. I just wondered if their fragrances were as impressive as their jewelry. If so, which ones are the standouts?


Thanks in advance! Have a great day! XOXO
 
#2,929
samiii said:
Though when the SA put on both socrate btf& frivole ering i felt there was some thing not connecting. Maybe because the huge difference in diamond?

So it got me planning maybe buy her two sets, one simple for daily use and one luxurious I'll keep for our first anniversary.

This is what am thinking of:

Beautiful simple set:
1.frivole erings + frivole rings or perlee plain ring.
2. Plain or 3 diamond Love ring with small frivole,3 diamond frivole or any other simple ering.
3. Any other recommendation for a simple set to go with vca mop.

Luxurious set:
1. Socrate BTF ring. Socrate ering looks good but it's a little bit over my budget (was not intending to pay more than 10k $ for erings)

2. Maybe vca offers a new set cheaper than socrate in the first quarter of 2015? (Hopefully they don't increase prices)

Or maybe pass the simple set wait for my next month salary , and get both socrate pieces?

Thanks alot!
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Prices increase every year.
Your intentions are good but it seems as though you continue to seek advice here then become more confused at the boutiques.
The beauty of VCA is that you can mix and match it. It doesn't have to be an exact set on fact, some of us here feel that an unmatched set is more interesting.
It sounds like both you and your wife are young..you haven't even celebrated your first anniversary so you have years to help your wife cultivate a wonderful collection.
You have received plenty of advice here from true collectors.
Perhaps what you need to do it take your wife to the boutique and see what SHE likes.
 
#2,930
Ok guess ill do that. I'll let the surprise be in how I'll give her the gift.

If there is any admin plz remove my post so no one troubles him self to reply on that long text.

Thanks alot for everything all!
 
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#2,931
samii, i love the idea of an "everyday" jewelry set and "dressy" jewelry set...so sweet and thoughtful of you to spend so much effort on her.

i also have to agree with TGG - maybe she should visit the boutique and see what she likes. part of the fun is trying on the pieces, and for me, building a collection gradually so you can enjoy each piece!
 
#2,932
Does anyone know what's in store for 2015 ?
Any hope for pg/mop, lapis or pave sweets ?
Is anything new planned at all in the lower price range ?
Oh and I'll be adopting a kitten in february and my siblings suggested I name him Clover since I'm so obsessed with them these days :laugh:
 
#2,933
cvalier26 said:
Does anyone know what's in store for 2015 ?
Any hope for pg/mop, lapis or pave sweets ?
Is anything new planned at all in the lower price range ?
Oh and I'll be adopting a kitten in february and my siblings suggested I name him Clover since I'm so obsessed with them these days :laugh:
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i would love a pave sweet!!! this is the last item from VCA i'm holding out for :D i wanted a grey MOP single motif- check! now VCA just needs to produce a YG or PG pave sweet bracelet and i'll be the happiest person in the world :graucho:

I think Clover is a super cute name for a kitten :) post pics of your kitten when you get him/her!!
 
#2,935
I haven't posted in awhile because I've been working my tail off so I can purchase some more VCA goodies! And I just got a call from my SA that my pieces are in and coming in a couple of days! :yahoo:

I got my existing WG MOP Vintage Alhambra earrings fixed. They were too tight and I never wore them so they made the adjustment! Same with the bracelet. Too loose so they removed two links. So even though I already own those, it will seem like new additions! Then I sent my 10 motif WG MOP necklace to be matched with another 10 motif so I can now make a 20! (Or 25 when matched with the bracelet too!) :happydance:

Then I picked up the small WG frivole earrings, small WG perlee hoops and a plain WG perlee band ring. :loveeyes:

I am on VCA ban-island until next summer when I hope I have enough for my WG Perlee Clover! :drinks:

In the meantime, I know I am going to have fun with my new pieces! Can't wait to show a picture of the family!
 
#2,936
Metrowestmama said:
I haven't posted in awhile because I've been working my tail off so I can purchase some more VCA goodies! And I just got a call from my SA that my pieces are in and coming in a couple of days! :yahoo:



I got my existing WG MOP Vintage Alhambra earrings fixed. They were too tight and I never wore them so they made the adjustment! Same with the bracelet. Too loose so they removed two links. So even though I already own those, it will seem like new additions! Then I sent my 10 motif WG MOP necklace to be matched with another 10 motif so I can now make a 20! (Or 25 when matched with the bracelet too!) :happydance:



Then I picked up the small WG frivole earrings, small WG perlee hoops and a plain WG perlee band ring. :loveeyes:



I am on VCA ban-island until next summer when I hope I have enough for my WG Perlee Clover! :drinks:



In the meantime, I know I am going to have fun with my new pieces! Can't wait to show a picture of the family!
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WoW - that will be some VCA delivery!!😀
Congratulations!
I've been thinking about the YG Perlee Hoops.
 
#2,938
purseinsanity said:
I'm also torn on the 20 motif Malachite. I think Malachite is absolutely stunning but is it versatile enough? I have the 10 motif Onyx and MOPs, so I don't really want to do 20 motifs in either of those. Kind of wish I'd done a 20 in Onyx. And I wish they'd bring back Lapis LOL.
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When malachite was re-introduded there were many people saying the same thing, but in my opinion malachite is the most gorgeous stone of all. It can't be worn with everything, but I do wear my malachite pieces regularly. I also have the LE blue porcelain 20 motif from Paris (which is similar color-wise to lapis), and I do not find it any more wearable than the malachite. For me, they can both be worn easily.

Even though I have the LE malachite 20 motif I have often thought about buying the 16 motif Magic necklace. Every time I see one in a boutique my heart beats a little faster.

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