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#14,386
CHL said:
I’m about to buy VA pave earrings and I’m wondering whether I need to change the post to longer, thinner post.

I’ve been reading a lot of posts regarding this and found that some tpfers prefer to have longer, thinner posts even though they have thinner earlobes. Are any of you using the VA pave earrings as is without alterations? I already asked in my earlier post whether they soldered their earrings. And some of them said they soldered frivole pave earrings but they didn’t solder VA pave earrings. So I thought it’s okay for now not to have it soldered. But what about the post? I forgot to ask.

I have thin earlobes and probably the original setting might work for me. Although I’m not sure whether it will be comfortable after wearing it for a day. (But I cannot know this until I buy it.)

I have a baby (girl), and one day I’d pass this piece to her. It is highly likely that she will have thicker earlobes, since her ears look exactly the same with my hubby’s and his earlobes are quite thick. :smile: So, I’m a bit afraid if the original post might be too short for her later.

If I decide to solder it, I will probably request to replace the post to a longer version since i feel it’s a safer bet for her. But if I’ll not be soldering it, do you still recommend replace posts to longer thinner version?

This is my first non-sweet size earrings and I have no idea how the post will work for me btw. Also it will be one of the most expensive earrings pieces I own, so I’m trying to be careful. At the same time a bit afraid of permanently changing it. :smile:

However, it might be better requesting something at the time of purchase if needed.
I need advice! Thank you so much in advance!!
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Can you try them on? You need to try them as fit is personal.

For me it was immediately apparent the earrings were uncomfortable. My SA changed the post for a test and the longer thinner ones worked. If no, as TGG says, VCA can change them later just a bit more hassle. I vaguely recall it took an extra week? But I buy from Neimans.

PS I have no idea whether I have thin or thick lobes.

Good luck on your fun fun acquisition! I love my VCAs
 
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#14,390
BBC said:
STUNNING!!!! What an incredible color!
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Thank you @BBC and @Phoenix123 for your kinds words. I thought VCA no longer produces turquoise pieces (except high jewelery). This piece was unveiled at VCA on Friday morning and thank goodness there was a miscommunication between my SA and I about the extra length to be added to my LE pendant which resulted in me returning to the VCA store. It would not have survived the weekend!

With this piece, I look so “granny” now. Hahhaahaa :graucho::loveeyes::panic:
 
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#14,391
CHL said:
I’m about to buy VA pave earrings and I’m wondering whether I need to change the post to longer, thinner post.

I’ve been reading a lot of posts regarding this and found that some tpfers prefer to have longer, thinner posts even though they have thinner earlobes. Are any of you using the VA pave earrings as is without alterations? I already asked in my earlier post whether they soldered their earrings. And some of them said they soldered frivole pave earrings but they didn’t solder VA pave earrings. So I thought it’s okay for now not to have it soldered. But what about the post? I forgot to ask.

I have thin earlobes and probably the original setting might work for me. Although I’m not sure whether it will be comfortable after wearing it for a day. (But I cannot know this until I buy it.)

I have a baby (girl), and one day I’d pass this piece to her. It is highly likely that she will have thicker earlobes, since her ears look exactly the same with my hubby’s and his earlobes are quite thick. :smile: So, I’m a bit afraid if the original post might be too short for her later.

If I decide to solder it, I will probably request to replace the post to a longer version since i feel it’s a safer bet for her. But if I’ll not be soldering it, do you still recommend replace posts to longer thinner version?

This is my first non-sweet size earrings and I have no idea how the post will work for me btw. Also it will be one of the most expensive earrings pieces I own, so I’m trying to be careful. At the same time a bit afraid of permanently changing it. :smile:

However, it might be better requesting something at the time of purchase if needed.
I need advice! Thank you so much in advance!!
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Will the SA give you a grace period after the purchase, during which lengthening of posts is complimentary?

This will allow you to try wearing the earclips for those days and you can assess if they are comfortable enough for you. If they are, they can remain as is, else you can bring back for lengthening.

I’m probably in the minority but I have always lengthened the posts, despite my earlobes being thinner. I always felt the posts are a bit too short and not that secure (paranoia on my side).

Not sure but you can ask the SA whether after lengthening and soldering, if it’s possible to reverse this (should your daughter in future decides if she doesn’t want such long posts).
 
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#14,393
valnsw said:
The turquoise is so vibrant and pretty!
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Thank you!

etoupebirkin said:
I just found out I will be shopping by myself, which is a relief. DH will be meeting with clients; and our traveling companions will be going on a tour.

I will definitely look at both styles of necklaces side by side as well as layering them with other styles, onyx, MOP, carnelian, malachite.... I will try to post pics when I can.

But since I found out from here that the original style may be discontinued, that may be the leading contender. I just don't want to leave out the possibility that I'll see the Guilloche IRL and it will steal my heart.
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Wow. Trip to Paris sounds absolutely romantic! Post pics of any interesting finds.
 
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Thanks. I should say that my necklace is 3 years old. I asked about an extender and they said I could get one for 180 and to send it in. 10
Days later it’s back. I love this necklace. It is versatile - and having the extender is going to make it even more so [emoji173]️
 
#14,400
Stardust Andromeda said:
Thank you @BBC and @Phoenix123 for your kinds words. I thought VCA no longer produces turquoise pieces (except high jewelery). This piece was unveiled at VCA on Friday morning and thank goodness there was a miscommunication between my SA and I about the extra length to be added to my LE pendant which resulted in me returning to the VCA store. It would not have survived the weekend!

With this piece, I look so “granny” now. Hahhaahaa :graucho::loveeyes::panic:
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Not granny at all!!
My husband calls the RdN the "granny pin" and I hate that because its incredibly fabulous and iconic VCA.
Did you buy this turquoise version?? I hope that you did!!
 
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