As someone who worked with high end jewellery, warm water, blue dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush are your best friends for cleaning! Diamonds shine like crazzzy after
Only a little blue soap with mother of pearl and don’t get it very wet at all! It really is a delicate stone when you get it wet! I’ve had to send away for so so many repairs
Soap and water for sure. I actually use Reshoevn8r on my diamonds and other jewelry. It’s a premium gentle cleaner that rinses well. The diamond sparkle after drying with a soft cloth.
I also have the same necklace, but here are my extra thoughts about it: - The chain keeps rolling up and getting tighter on my neck, so I have to constantly unroll it or else it starts to choke me 😂 - The chain is a little too tight for me, but you can have it extended for free for up to 5cm, extra length will cost you and if you want to reverse it, it will cost you. So i got it extended and it took a week and I love it.
Same I just purchased the vintage onyx two months ago and I went in wanting the mother of Pearl and they convinced me to get the onyx. I will probably go back and get the mother of pearl because I like the color for spring and summer.
I keep thinking of trying an onyx piece. I am torn between that and the small frivole earrings. It looks great on you. I agree that VCA has the best customer service. I have been to almost everyone of their boutiques in Vegas and I have received great service every time.
@@mbelieve9919 Oops I just realized that you were talking about the earrings. I got the necklace in mini. I think mini is a good size for an everyday piece. It's almost as big as the Alhambra vintage size, as I have tried them side by side. If you want a statement, go for a larger size :)
Vca customer service is always great and helpful and I think the onyx choice or the guilloche necklace is the best choice. However, I love the carnelian and malachite as well.
Thank you! I wish they had an intermediate size between sweet and vintage^^ I also wish they made the sweet size in onyx 😔 I have the MOP in the sweet size (the same one as you want). It looks dull on my fair skin (still looks beautiful though). I don't like the rose gold from VCA. It looks way too coppery. I like it better when it looks softer
Omg I AGREE with the rose gold, it’s not my favorite because of the tone it has. I bet it does not look dull on you, sometimes we are too hard on ourselves 🤍 maybe do the stack I want to compliment them both onyx and mop, I’m just waiting for a special occasion to drop the money 😂 I have been wanting to save for the move and not spend that much
i learned that they recommend not letting the stone touch water because they put a thin layer of chemicals over the stone to keep it shiny and the hot water makes it more dull over time. i think it also depends on the stone too, malachite is very delicate so i wouldn’t recommend it for daily wear but onyx is super durable and you can’t tell the wear and tear 🥳
Thanks for doing this video because I have been on the fence about buying one of these for awhile!!! As always great video and have a fabulous week😍👌🏾👏🏾‼️
Love your review and honest opinion❤ I’m recently thinking of buying one, still debating among the onyx, full gold and mother of pearl… your review is certainly helpful 😊
Hello Je suis Lou, thank you for your honest review! I love and agree with what you mentioned about the VCA customer experience. We just passed by one of their boutiques in Vancouver, and they welcomed us with free drinks. However, the sweet Alhambra piece that I was hoping to try on was not available, and the jewelry specialist said that it might take 2-3 months if we place an order... If you have any more thoughts or similar experiences about placing an order, that would be greatly appreciated. Anyway, totally love your Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra; looks perfect on you 💕
I was surprised when I heard you say that the associates at VCA would say not expose “Any type of jewelry” to water? It would have to be poorly made or plated to have that concern. I haven’t had my Cartier bracelet, ring, necklace, and earrings off in years. No problem. 👌🏽 Interesting video. Thanks 😊
I enjoyed watching this video , you seemed very passionate about what you’re talking about so I decided to get me an onyx cross for my birthday. I was skeptical but you’ve sold me on it being sturdy I’m getting mine from David Yurman they make really nice jewelry for men and women they aren’t well known like Cartier and other brand but they are definitely up there like VC&A
I was contemplating between the sweet and vintage size and settled for the latter eventually. I also went for the onyx because I don’t really want to fuss over my necklace. No regrets so far!
I’ve been waiting for your thoughts on this necklace!! I got the same one, same colour, same size around the same time as you too 🖤 love it and wear it every day. Next on my list is the guilloché… what else would you get from VCA?
Do get the sweet alhambra in mother of pearl so we can get a review :) I could hardly decide but went with the carnelian in the end... Can't decide b/w onyx or MOP in the vintage size for my next piece!!
I adore this necklace and want to buy it in white or grey mother of pearl, it’s stunning ! However, if you do get the sweet size mother of pearl, you really shouldn’t shower with it as water takes out the luster of the pearl.
Hi Lou! Love your videos, I was just wondering if the chain part of the necklace fragile? because it looks quite thin and I’m scared that if I wasn’t careful it’ll just snap off. Would love to hear from you!! 💕
*If you believe in seasons analysis (based on skin tone, hair color, eye color, etc.), you're a Spring. That means you suit the red carnelian and the off-white mother-of-pearl VCA Alhambra stones, not the black onyx which is for Winters.*
Not sure if you will see this but I have been wearing my sweet mop necklace for about 2 years now every single day. I dont take it off and I havent had any issues with luster or shrinkage.
Hi 👋 how’s the necklace holding up so far? Wanted to buy but I’m not sure if I get this or wait for the full yellow gold one to be instock. Thank you in advanced for the reply!
off topic but i wanted to purchase the oversized Toteme sweater on farfetch too, looks cute, but is it good quality? asking cause it's hard to find good quality wool or cashmere sweaters that don't pill..
Hey Lou! Had a question. Just got the vintage alhambra in onyx. As I took it out of the box I noticed space between the stone and the gold part surrounding the stone. Have you ever noticed this about urs or heard of anyone having this too?
I have been going between the Cartier Amulette in onyx and the VCA Alhambra in onyx for awhile now... I tried them both on last month & I think I liked the Amulette better?? I don't know, though. I love VCA as a brand. I'm thinking of getting the Amulette and then maybe the sweet Alhambra down the road to stack. Anyone else in the same boat? Edit: I am surprised you had a better experience at VCA than Cartier, because I found the opposite! It def made me like the Amulette more I think
I have the amulette in mop and the vintage Alhambra necklace in mop and grey mop. I like both but the Cartier feels more subtle, modern and chic. The alahambra is more feminine feeling, but has more presence in the vintage size. I layer my amulette but I prefer the vintage Alhambra size not layered.
Hi, I absolutely love your necklace and this video!! I don't have a VCA near me so I can only go based off of what I can find on the website. I was wondering though do you know if the alhambra necklace comes in the agate (blue) color? I see it on the bracelet and I can only find the long necklace one. But I was wondering if they showed you that color as well. Keep up the great content, thank you!!
I love onyx and really wanted to buy it but dont want to take it out for shower as i always forget to so thats why didnt buy it. After listening to you i think i can shower in it and i should go for it.
I wear my white gold vintage Alhambra all the time. I do take it off at night. I don't mind because I love MOP. I will add to my collection and love the Malachitea and other stones. I take very good care of it because it is fine jewelry. I prefer VCA over Cartier. In the luxury world, I think Cartier pieces are too common. I want something special and uncommon. Their online Customer Service is also incredible. I think the sweet size is nice. It's personally too small for my taste. I would definitely get a magic necklace.
Love this video. Im thinking of getting the vca-perlee clovers pendant necklace. I don’t see any of this pendant on RU-vid. But It’s really really beautiful,plz go take a look,maybe you will love it also😘
@@juiceeeebabe yes it’s lovely! And no I’ve not come across durability problems. But then again I don’t wear it swimming or showering. I do take care of it and consciously do take note of it there and try to be careful. This year is the year of the tiger! That’s why I thought to get it. And I truly love it! It’s unique too, very few people seem to have it. 😊
@@sophie3588 Yes very few people have it. I tried on the 10 motif and loved it but I already have a diamant necklace with cartier & thought about just stacking with 1 motif. I read it brings in energy and success. Do you have any experiences with that? :)
@@juiceeeebabe well I do feel successful in my life but I don’t attribute that to my necklace but to Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Without His grace, I am nothing no matter how many necklaces I have. I just bought it because it is beautiful and classic and adds a fabulous piece to anything I put on. It has truly done its duty in making me smile everytime I look in the mirror ✨😌
It’s so pretty but the chain is too short. I bought the bracelet but it was too small they need to have more lengths. Plus too expensive. I love your videos!!!! Take care of yourself
You hv the luck to experience the good customer service, but is not for me. I experienced the worst when come to luxurious piece. In short it was a sad and very bad memory 😢
English is not my first language, it’s specifically one of the words I struggle with because I learned it from reading not listening so it’s quite hard for me to fix it. But I’ll try, thanks
@@JesuisLou yes I know it’s not your first language, and you do a great job with English. I’m just trying to teach you to make it better. That’s why I correct it often and try different ways of spelling it out, so it will stick.
@@carol5107 there are only two ways to pronounce jewelry. “Jool ree” or “joo uhl ree”. Both end with ree, none ends with lee, she says lee. I’m just trying to let her know it’s ree not lee. This is not about accents.
