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Oh, I wasn't aware that yg turquoise sweets have also disappeared from VCA'S ever shrinking repertoire! Thanks so much for clarifying.
Ps I don't think I'd ever pay double for VCA, especially for something they could easily produce but have chosen not to. .
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I only know because I was hoping there was one last pair somewhere, but had to get WG instead (which have grown on me). Now I don't even notice a difference, the pop of color is 99.9% of the effect and the metal is just that last little bit, so I think turquoise with WG is ok after all. Of course if VCA somehow decides to offer vintage size Turquoise for the anniversary year, I will but those immediately and I won't give the metal option a second thought
VCA has been disappointing as of late, so I try not to think about it. . It's all wishful thinking on (most of) our parts
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Yes, they have turquoise with WG online but unfortunately I haven’t been able to find YG anywhere except now. Out of principle I won’t pay more than retail (well not this much more) no matter how badly I want the item!
I only know because I was hoping there was one last pair somewhere, but had to get WG instead (which have grown on me). Now I don't even notice a difference, the pop of color is 99.9% of the effect and the metal is just that last little bit, so I think turquoise with WG is ok after all. Of course if VCA somehow decides to offer vintage size Turquoise for the anniversary year, I will but those immediately and I won't give the metal option a second thought
I had lost hope but then this summer one VCA employee (was new from the Middle East) had said she was pretty sure VCA still had some as she had recently seen a pair in Dubai- so I got hopeful again. But then of course she realized after contacting the Dubai store that she had been mistaken for the wg.
In any case I do also think the wg is beautiful so will likely get these
This is sad but true. VCA has not been showing us lately that they have any clue what we want. When more than 1/3 of the colored options offered are brown....
I had lost hope but then this summer one VCA employee (was new from the Middle East) had said she was pretty sure VCA still had some as she had recently seen a pair in Dubai- so I got hopeful again. But then of course she realized after contacting the Dubai store that she had been mistaken for the wg.
In any case I do also think the wg is beautiful so will likely get these
I think it makes sense to get the WG turquoise sweets and wear them and enjoy them, but keep your eyes open for the YG. Then if you see the YG next month, next year or 5 years from now from a reputable source for a reasonable price just buy the YG and sell your WG or give them as a gift.
Re: turquoise
I was told that they usually get their supplies from Iran (or other middle eastern countries), but had to stop resourcing because of the hostile political situation.
I would love to get the wg sweets butterfly earrings (I’m obsessed with butterflies) but just not dexterous enough to work out the alpha backing system [emoji37]
I was told that they usually get their supplies from Iran (or other middle eastern countries), but had to stop resourcing because of the hostile political situation.
I would love to get the wg sweets butterfly earrings (I’m obsessed with butterflies) but just not dexterous enough to work out the alpha backing system [emoji37]
I know it is not recommended, but I sleep in mine with no issues, so can avoid taking them on and off unless I am taking a shower or changing to a different pair of earrings. This size can be worn with less caution, which I love!
It is a pretty and more special shade for turquoise, but it is mostly because there are so few non-neutral colored VCA stones currently available in their regular jewelry line and it is currently being phased out.
Nicole, I have been thinking about the turquoise sweets but haven't seen them IRL yet. I kind of recall you posting a mod shot somewhere; would you mind reposting? I would love to see how they look on the ear to get a sense whether or not I can pull them off. I am not sure if I would do the butterflies or sweet alhambra. I do really love turquoise, so I am keeping fingers crossed that they might work for me.
