Help with last-minute replica Van Cleef onyx heart necklace

[KristinTech]

This is an add-on “just because” gift for my Mom for sentimental reasons— I will include the full story tomorrow when I have more time! I need it in time for actual Christmas Day. (If I can’t get it in time, I can always give it later).

Looking for the onyx heart in yellow gold. Gold fill is preferable, just since it will sit in her jewelry box and she’ll never wear it, but I’d also consider gold!

Thank you for any ideas!

 

[KristinTech]

Just wanted to add that it has to be the heart and has to be yellow gold due to sentimentality!

 

[baby monster]

How about this one?

Gold Plated Brass Heart Pendant Black Onyx Pendant Necklace for Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JV82QLN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RFvfCbJCCE938

 

[the_mother_thing]

No idea about this seller, but here’s another one: http://www.ladybelle.co/van-cleef-arpels-sweet-alhambra-heart-necklace-yellow-gold-black-onyx.html

Not feeling the warm fuzzies that they seem to be full-on knocking off the original with the stamp.

 

[yssie]

No idea about this seller, but here’s another one: http://www.ladybelle.co/van-cleef-arpels-sweet-alhambra-heart-necklace-yellow-gold-black-onyx.html

Not feeling the warm fuzzies that they seem to be full-on knocking off the original with the stamp.

Wow. Goodness, yes, that's appalling

On the upside VCA does not make a Sweet onyx heart pendant, and I've yet to hear of a single successful Sweet SO request, so at least everyone who knows anything at all about the brand will know it's fake...

 

[KristinTech]

How about this one?

Gold Plated Brass Heart Pendant Black Onyx Pendant Necklace for Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JV82QLN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RFvfCbJCCE938

This is a great option! I would like to hunt a bit more to see if another vendor can get me one by the 24th... thank you for this link!

 

[KristinTech]

No idea about this seller, but here’s another one: http://www.ladybelle.co/van-cleef-arpels-sweet-alhambra-heart-necklace-yellow-gold-black-onyx.html

Not feeling the warm fuzzies that they seem to be full-on knocking off the original with the stamp.

Geez, bit to mention that their code doesn’t work for me, and their minimum cart amount is $90. Blah, that vendor is out for me. I’m searching eBay now. @Bron357, interested in an eBay hunt?

 

[Bron357]

Reporting for duty.
Had a look around, the copy ones are pretty awful quality to be honest. I think if you love the original, a replica is going to disappoint. Why spend $100 or so on junk? Don’t forget it will be yours eventually I’m not being morbid, I make all my mothers jeweller gifts with my taste is mind
I found this, on eBay in the style, but 14kt solid yellow gold AND diamonds with gold chain. Maybe a bit high for you at $599 (new) business seller has “make offer” option free shipping and in the US. I’d try $550.

 

[KristinTech]

Reporting for duty.
Had a look around, the copy ones are pretty awful quality to be honest. I think if you love the original, a replica is going to disappoint. Why spend $100 or so on junk? Don’t forget it will be yours eventually I’m not being morbid, I make all my mothers jeweller gifts with my taste is mind
I found this, on eBay in the style, but 14kt solid yellow gold AND diamonds with gold chain. Maybe a bit high for you at $599 (new) business seller has “make offer” option free shipping and in the US. I’d try $550.

You are right, of course, they are all poor quality I’m sure. I just know my mom won’t wear it.

Backstory: My dad passed away five years ago. In about 1980, he bought mom the black onyx and yellow gold Alhambra replica necklace. It definitely wasn’t VCA, but it was solid gold and onyx. I had no idea about the VCA brand when I was young. I just loved that necklace, and so did my sister. My mom let us wear it. One of my high school pictures is me wearing it! Peeking out of my floral turtleneck, lol.

This summer, I really got into the idea of saving for a VCA bracelet. I “discovered” the brand through PS years ago, but this summer I really got into the research. I asked my mom about that necklace. I hadn’t seen it in almost 20 years. She said it was lost back in those high school/college years. My sister laughed and said it was probably her who lost it. It made me sad to think of that necklace being lost, especially since we lost Dad and he’s obviously not buying her more jewelry.

My mom never really wore the necklace, I KNOW she will not wear a new one, but I’d like to have a trinket to represent that gift from my dad way back when.

The necklace you linked is very pretty! But I need the yellow gold braid.

You do have me thinking that I should take Mom on a VCA trip for this necklace!

 

[KristinTech]

You are right, of course, they are all poor quality I’m sure. I just know my mom won’t wear it.

Backstory: My dad passed away five years ago. In about 1980, he bought mom the black onyx and yellow gold Alhambra replica necklace. It definitely wasn’t VCA, but it was solid gold and onyx. I had no idea about the VCA brand when I was young. I just loved that necklace, and so did my sister. My mom let us wear it. One of my high school pictures is me wearing it! Peeking out of my floral turtleneck, lol.

This summer, I really got into the idea of saving for a VCA bracelet. I “discovered” the brand through PS years ago, but this summer I really got into the research. I asked my mom about that necklace. I hadn’t seen it in almost 20 years. She said it was lost back in those high school/college years. My sister laughed and said it was probably her who lost it. It made me sad to think of that necklace being lost, especially since we lost Dad and he’s obviously not buying her more jewelry.

My mom never really wore the necklace, I KNOW she will not wear a new one, but I’d like to have a trinket to represent that gift from my dad way back when.

The necklace you linked is very pretty! But I need the yellow gold braid.

You do have me thinking that I should take Mom on a VCA trip for this necklace!

@diamondseeker2006 — I thought I remember reading that you had a source for solid gold, quality replica VCA?

 

[chappy]

https://poshmark.com/listing/Black-...ntgold-tone-necklace-5a9f1d97077b97b8e3b3e04d

I saw this just uploaded today and it's only $14!

 

[the_mother_thing]

Just a thought ... would it be possible to commission one to be made, maybe by DK, if you cannot find one that is like what you’re looking for?

 

[KristinTech]

https://poshmark.com/listing/Black-...ntgold-tone-necklace-5a9f1d97077b97b8e3b3e04d

I saw this just uploaded today and it's only $14!

Okay, for $14 I nabbed it. Not exactly what I want, but waaaay too good to pass up! Still on the hunt.

 

[yssie]

@KristinTech Love the idea of a VCA shopping trip And maybe the experience will inspire your mum to wear her commemoration piece

Whilst you're at VCA... you might ask about a special order - you have a unique story and a unique reason for wanting this specific Sweet + onyx + heart combination. It can't hurt to ask!

 

[chappy]

http://nicolerosejewelry.com/yellow-gold-onyx-diamond-initial-heart-pendant/

Oooh there's also this! You can probably request it without any initials.

 

[KristinTech]

Look at my beautiful mama! @chappy She loved the sentiment and was so happy when she opened this gift this morning! And @Bron357 and @yssie — I told her that we need to go to VCA to get the “real deal” sometime soon. “An offer’s as good as a buy,” she said.