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Mira · Feb 23rd, 2009, 09:56 AM

I love VCA

Yesterday in QATAR Jewelry exhibition.. VCB had amazing pieces from the new collection
I’m in love with the Perlée Collection
I bought two bracelets, one is pink gold and the other one is white gold… I have my name in the waiting list for the matching ring …

LOVE IT!

Sammyjoe · Feb 23rd, 2009, 10:41 AM

^^ Now, that I

!!

graycat5 · Feb 23rd, 2009, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by classicsgirl

Thanks for the advice. Do you have any modelling pics? I really do like onyx/YG but would love to see your action shots and maybe change my mind.

Here you go classicsgirl - a quickie modeling pic of the 20-motif all-gold. The diamond pave is also in the pic...

Onyx or gold - either is great and you really can't make a wrong call. Am just happy to enable, er, uh, I mean help.

graycat5 · Feb 24th, 2009, 12:18 AM

Ladies, I'm feeling the urge to help stimulate the economy with a new VCA purchase! I'm torn between the 20-motif YG/turquoise vintage Alhambra and the long YG/MOP Magic necklace - the one with the large "pendant" at the bottom...

They're both gorgeous - what do you think?

mishaagui · Feb 24th, 2009, 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by bagsforme

My alhambra necklace. I feel like I should wear this for dressy events. I'd like to get a 20 motif for more casual wear. I have a single motif I wear almost everyday.

I love it! Looks good on you!

Sammyjoe · Feb 24th, 2009, 05:19 AM

This is stunning!

I love the ring in the back that Mira posted with the motifs on it.

meghankkg · Feb 24th, 2009, 08:51 AM

Graycat5,

I adore the turquoise and gold vintage alhambra! You should totally get it, its perfect for spring/summer!

classicsgirl · Feb 24th, 2009, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by graycat5

Here you go classicsgirl - a quickie modeling pic of the 20-motif all-gold. The diamond pave is also in the pic...

Onyx or gold - either is great and you really can't make a wrong call. Am just happy to enable, er, uh, I mean help.

Thanks so much for the pics! These really look amazing on you. I am not sure though if the gold wouldn't be too formal to wear everyday with a pair of jeans or a suit though...I can see the onyx being a bit more versatile that way...

graycat5 · Feb 24th, 2009, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by classicsgirl

Thanks so much for the pics! These really look amazing on you. I am not sure though if the gold wouldn't be too formal to wear everyday with a pair of jeans or a suit though...I can see the onyx being a bit more versatile that way...

LOL! I see an onyx neck in your future...

shu · Feb 24th, 2009, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by graycat5

Ladies, I'm feeling the urge to help stimulate the economy with a new VCA purchase! I'm torn between the 20-motif YG/turquoise vintage Alhambra and the long YG/MOP Magic necklace - the one with the large "pendant" at the bottom...

They're both gorgeous - what do you think?

I would definitely give my vote to the turquoise/YG strand. Love, love the vintage Alhambra!

cowbelle · Feb 28th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by graycat5

Here you go classicsgirl - a quickie modeling pic of the 20-motif all-gold. The diamond pave is also in the pic...

Onyx or gold - either is great and you really can't make a wrong call. Am just happy to enable, er, uh, I mean help.

Graycat, what perfection! i can tell by the photo that you are lovely and you are wearing my grail necklace.

I am agonizing over whether to buy this necklace or not. Do you wear it often? Do you find that it complements most outfits?

Which of your necklaces do you wear the most?

Also, are you wearing two necklaces in the photo above, or do you just have the 20 motif wrapped around your neck twice?

Graycat, you are my Alhambra hero.

graycat5 · Feb 28th, 2009, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by cowbelle

Graycat, what perfection! i can tell by the photo that you are lovely and you are wearing my grail necklace.

I am agonizing over whether to buy this necklace or not. Do you wear it often? Do you find that it complements most outfits?

Which of your necklaces do you wear the most?

Also, are you wearing two necklaces in the photo above, or do you just have the 20 motif wrapped around your neck twice?

Graycat, you are my Alhambra hero.

Thanks for the kind words cowbelle!

Jokes about "enabling" aside, I would tell you in all seriousness that the 20-motif gold is one of my favorite and most frequently worn pieces of jewelry.

I consider it a total classic that can be dressed up or down, which for me hugely important.

For me, real investment pieces have to be "everyday." I just don't do "dress up" enough. Of course it's easy to dress this up - with a dress or suit for example. But actually, IMHO, one of the keys to this particular neck is to not regard it as too "precious." Take it out and wear it casually. Not with, say, a Juicy track suit!

But with jeans and a tee. Or a J. Crew cardigan. Or a little cashmere. Or a Tory Burch tunic. When you wear it with gold hoop earrings it makes it kinda groovy/swanky/chic. You just kinda need to forget about the price tag...

I think most people opt to start with either the MOP or onyx versions, which are also great choices. I actually don't actually see the gold around as much. But for me, gold was the way to go and I've never regretted the choice.

Again, this is all strictly my POV, but I hope it's helpful to you.

PS: the short neck in the photo is the 10-motif diamond pave, not the long one just wrapped around.

cowbelle · Feb 28th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Graycat, thank you for your advice.

By the way, I love all of your jewelry!!

graycat5 · Feb 28th, 2009, 03:08 PM

"Baby did a bad, bad thing."

So to my post earlier in the week about a new VC&A purchase, stimulating the economy, torn between turq & Magic, yada, yada, yada...

I finally decided on...both!

Of course, I am now SOOO banned!

Here are quickie pics of the new family members:

cowbelle · Feb 28th, 2009, 03:27 PM

[QUOTE=graycat5;9970386]"Baby did a bad, bad thing."

No, Graycat did a good, good thing.

Both necklaces are fabulous, and I think the Magic one is my favorite of these two.

Remember, buying both necklaces is cheaper than therapy, plus you have something great to show for the money!

Feb 23rd, 2009, 10:41 AM	#32
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,789	^^ Now, that I !!
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Feb 24th, 2009, 05:19 AM	#36
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,789	This is stunning! I love the ring in the back that Mira posted with the motifs on it.
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Feb 28th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#43
cowbelle Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 139	Graycat, thank you for your advice. By the way, I love all of your jewelry!!
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Feb 28th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#45
cowbelle Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 139	[QUOTE=graycat5;9970386]"Baby did a bad, bad thing." No, Graycat did a good, good thing. Both necklaces are fabulous, and I think the Magic one is my favorite of these two. Remember, buying both necklaces is cheaper than therapy, plus you have something great to show for the money!
cowbelle Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 139

Feb 24th, 2009, 12:18 AM	#34
graycat5 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 499	Ladies, I'm feeling the urge to help stimulate the economy with a new VCA purchase! I'm torn between the 20-motif YG/turquoise vintage Alhambra and the long YG/MOP Magic necklace - the one with the large "pendant" at the bottom... They're both gorgeous - what do you think?

Feb 24th, 2009, 08:51 AM	#37
meghankkg Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 142	Graycat5, I adore the turquoise and gold vintage alhambra! You should totally get it, its perfect for spring/summer!

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