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#14,251
surfer said:
Dear VCA lovers! I am hoping to ask some advice. Is VCA very precise about how the serial numbers is connected to the clasp? For example if the clasp is faced down is it always one side of the stamp that’s shown? Trying to figure out if the item I bought is authentic or not and this was a red flag. Heart broken already if it’s not authentic :sad: pic attached to better explain. The one I am after is from the top and the other two are from ann’s Fabulous finds. Not sure if this is the right place to ask this. Newbie here so any help would be appreciated thank you!
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This is not the place to seek authentication. Please consider posting in the authentication thread.
Additionally, by openly posting serial numbers you are potentially helping the counterfeitors.
That said, AFF is very reputable. I have not purchased from this reseller and only purchase directly from the boutiques.
Too many replicas to risk saving a few dollars.
 
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#14,252
texasgirliegirl said:
This is not the place to seek authentication. Please consider posting in the authentication thread.
Additionally, by openly posting serial numbers you are potentially helping the counterfeitors.
That said, AFF is very reputable. I have not purchased from this reseller and only purchase directly from the boutiques.
Too many replicas to risk saving a few dollars.
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Oh sorry I am really new to it. Trying to delete but can’t seem to do so :/
 
#14,259
Hi ladies!

I just purchased my first 5 motif bracelet in the YG black onyx, which I am very excited about as this is my second VCA piece (my first piece was vintage Alhambra MOP necklace in YG awhile back). However, I have a few questions/concerns that you may be able to help me with.

I wore it for a few hours, and occasionally felt an almost pinching or scratching feeling for some reason where the bracelet would lay on me. Has anyone ever had this happen to them? Do you think it could maybe be either the chain occasionally pulling on a piece of small piece of hair from my arm (even though there's really not that much hair there), the prongs not be pushed down enough on the bracelet, or maybe some area of the bracelet (such as the prongs) that does not have a smooth finish it? The lever that you push down on the lobster claw feels a little pointy and sharp, but that's not the part of the bracelet that is causing this pinching feeling.

I also noticed that the prongs were leaving small indentations when resting on top my wrist/arm. Is this also normal?

Also, while I was wearing it, I noticed that yellow gold had a lighter color to it. I then laid the bracelet down next to my necklace and noticed the YG on the bracelet looks much lighter than the YG on the necklace. Is this normal? Does the color of the YG differ on each piece or should it be the same? Does it make a difference my necklace is over 5 years old?

I also noticed that the lobster claw is different than some pictures of the bracelet that I saw on google images. Out of curiosity, did type of lobster claw change on these bracelets at some point?

I apologize for this being so long! I want to just enjoy my bracelet, but I feel like I can't until those 2 concerns are taken care.

Thank you!!!
 
#14,261
Hi hautestuff ! Congrats on your purchase.

The lobster claw did change fairly recently. It’s flatter and has the vca logo on it as opposed to the older pieces where the claw was rounder.

I have light indentations sometimes from the bracelets.

I haven’t felt any pulling or pinching from them however. Is there a piece that’s sticking out ? I have fairly hairless arms though.

Interesting point on the yellow gold color difference. I don’t know if the gold varies or darkens over time. I hadn’t thought to compare them ... maybe someone here w more experience can give advice on this.
 
#14,262
hautestuffx said:
Hi ladies!

I just purchased my first 5 motif bracelet in the YG black onyx, which I am very excited about as this is my second VCA piece (my first piece was vintage Alhambra MOP necklace in YG awhile back). However, I have a few questions/concerns that you may be able to help me with.

I wore it for a few hours, and occasionally felt an almost pinching or scratching feeling for some reason where the bracelet would lay on me. Has anyone ever had this happen to them? Do you think it could maybe be either the chain occasionally pulling on a piece of small piece of hair from my arm (even though there's really not that much hair there), the prongs not be pushed down enough on the bracelet, or maybe some area of the bracelet (such as the prongs) that does not have a smooth finish it? The lever that you push down on the lobster claw feels a little pointy and sharp, but that's not the part of the bracelet that is causing this pinching feeling.

I also noticed that the prongs were leaving small indentations when resting on top my wrist/arm. Is this also normal?

Also, while I was wearing it, I noticed that yellow gold had a lighter color to it. I then laid the bracelet down next to my necklace and noticed the YG on the bracelet looks much lighter than the YG on the necklace. Is this normal? Does the color of the YG differ on each piece or should it be the same? Does it make a difference my necklace is over 5 years old?

I also noticed that the lobster claw is different than some pictures of the bracelet that I saw on google images. Out of curiosity, did type of lobster claw change on these bracelets at some point?

I apologize for this being so long! I want to just enjoy my bracelet, but I feel like I can't until those 2 concerns are taken care.

Thank you!!!
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Did you purchase this bracelet from a VCA boutique? The lobster claw clasp has changed over the years. It used to be thicker and now it lies more flat. I do not know why the yellow gold would be a different color but the first question you need to answer is if you bought this piece at a boutique.
 
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#14,264
kimber418 said:
Did you purchase this bracelet from a VCA boutique? The lobster claw clasp has changed over the years. It used to be thicker and now it lies more flat. I do not know why the yellow gold would be a different color but the first question you need to answer is if you bought this piece at a boutique.
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Sorry, I should have mentioned where I purchased. I purchased it right from my local VCA boutique this past weekend.

Also, do you know by any chance if they are supposed to be bring the pieces out in sealed plastic when you buy them or how common of a thing that is?
 
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