I wanted to share my experience with this seller before anyone else decides to order. I reached out to him several times before and after placing my order because I wanted a true one-to-one replica of the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra earrings. I mentioned that the clover in his photos looked more narrow than the authentic version and asked for that to be corrected. He told me they were fine and did not make any adjustments.

When I received the earrings and compared them to my authentic pair, I was really disappointed. The replica clover is more elongated and narrow, while the authentic one is wider and has that perfect round balance. When placed side by side, the proportions are off and the replica looks thinner and less symmetrical.

Looking from the side makes the differences even more noticeable. The clasp on the authentic pair is thicker and sits closer to the motif. The replica clasp is thinner and positioned farther away, which throws off the overall look. There are also missing stamps and no interior engraving that should be there on a quality piece.

The milgrain beading around the edge is bulkier and uneven, unlike the delicate, precise texture of the authentic ones. The gold tone is also different. The real earrings have a richer and softer gold hue, while the replica looks more yellow and reflective in a way that feels off.

I reached out to him again after receiving them and explained everything, but he insisted the earrings were good. After going back and forth, I can confidently say that these are about 80 percent accurate, not the 95 to 100 percent accuracy he claims. With how much he has recently increased his prices, the quality does not justify the cost.
I will not be ordering from him again. I gave him every chance to make it right, but he ignored my concerns and the final product simply does not meet the standard he advertises.


Disappointed after receiving purchase from AC