We’re lastly getting the deets on that notorious lightning bolt necklace!
ICYMI, this week’s episode of Vanderpump Rules noticed Raquel Leviss becoming a member of Charli Burnett for some “retail therapy” at a West Hollywood retailer referred to as Polkadots and Moonbeams. During their procuring spree, one piece of jewellery all of a sudden caught the SUR waitress’ eye – a gold lightning bolt necklace. She requested the salesperson on the episode:
“Ooh, can I see that little lightning bolt?”
At first, the 28-year-old was hesitant about buying the merchandise because of the worth – which was round a whopping $780. DAMN?! But Charli saved pushing Raquel to get it because it was her birthday on the time:
“Just do it. You’re never gonna regret buying good jewelry. You’re never gonna regret buying those types of things.”
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When Raquel questioned if it ought to be a “birthday gift to myself,” Charli nonetheless refused to take no for a solution, telling her that “it’s an investment.” Ch-ch-check out the second (beneath):
Yikes. Charli have to be kicking herself proper now!
Bravo followers, after all, freaked out over this scene this week! Why is that? When the information of Raquel and Tom Sandoval’s affair broke, web sleuths discovered that she started carrying a lightning bolt necklace final yr – much like the one which Sandoval has lengthy worn round his neck! Now, the lightning bolt is the brand for Sandoval and Tom Schwartz’s restaurant TomTom. However, many believed this was not solely a clue about their entanglement, however that it additionally symbolized their love for one another. Ugh. So the very fact there’s footage of Raquel buying the necklace is wild! And there’s extra to the story than what we noticed on the display!
According to Page Six on Thursday, the necklace is from the model Caitlin Nicole and truly retailed for $765. However, an insider revealed that Raquel “got a huge discount” for the piece and even wore different kinds from the corporate to the upcoming reunion and one-on-one dialog with Andy Cohen.
And she didn’t simply stroll away with the one jewellery merchandise! A supply advised the outlet that she additionally left the shop on September 15 with two different necklaces and a diamond-and-blue-topaz evil eye safety necklace. Hmm. Was she getting ready for when her illicit affair with Sandoval was inevitably going to be revealed and slammed by the VPR crew?
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