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HeidiDavis said:
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
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With respect to the fragrances, I have 4 different scents and love them. I have 3 different variations of Feerie and the Oriens. My favorite right now is the Feerie spring blossom.






 
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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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I.Can.Not .Wait!!!! Sounds like one big amazing day when it arrives at your door and I really hope you will share with us!! Modeling pictures for sure! So great that you can wear it all now and be comfortable with how it fits. :woohoo:

Congratulations on the old pieces made new and the new pieces all together!
 
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kim_mac said:
i was searching "van cleef" online and stumbled across these two limited edition pendants -

rose gold mop alhambra pendant

http://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/article/7032/special-edition-vintage-alhambra-pendant-1

and white gold onyx magic pendant

http://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/article/7803/limited-edition-magic-alhambra-pendant

wasn't sure if this is old news...
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I bought the breast cancer pendant for my daughter. I'm saving it for when she's old enough to enjoy it.
 
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sbelle said:
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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You need to add this to your perfect collection!!
It will be gorgeous with your vintage malachite earrings.
 
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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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Hello-You mentioned that you sent off your 10 motif MOP to be matched did you send it to VCA? I thought the MOP was easier to match than other stones. Is that important? Mine has a lot pink. I am also considering getting a second 10 MOP for the versatility and would love feedback. In addition, are you having the 10 and 10 added together to make a 20 permanently or do you plan on just clasping the two together? Thanks
 
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Do you think the pink gold clover pendant is worth it in the sweet size ? Is the design the same as the vintage but smaller ? From the online pics it looks a little more clustered to me but idk if it's my imagination, the "waves" seem softer and more flowing in the vintage size - except for the sweet studs, so maybe it varies between the individual items rather than the size? I'm not sure this is making sense:laugh:
 
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ChaneLisette said:
With respect to the fragrances, I have 4 different scents and love them. I have 3 different variations of Feerie and the Oriens. My favorite right now is the Feerie spring blossom.






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Thank you so much, ChaneLisette! I ordered a set of three "trial" sizes that includes Oriens, Feerie, and First to see if I like them. I also thought a few fragrances included in the Collection Extraordinaire looked interesting (Orchidee Vanille and Lys Carmin, I think). I read that VCA was the first jewelry house to create a fragrance years ago (not sure if this is true). :-)
 
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Regarding Alhambra collection here, the vintage seems the most popular, then then the sweet and the magic. I have not seen many pure alhambra in this vca thread. Why the ladies here, true collectors of the maison, don't prefer those pieces? vca does not offer a lot of pieces in that line too, maybe because it's not popular here :confused::p
 
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