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I've "decided" Blue is my colour and even almost all year round. I enjoy Lime but I can see myself with heavy coat, snow and holiday-like Lime. Barbiecore is done, I'd feel strange with pink tones but they can be cute. What are yours? I hope I'm not interrupting. I decided on dealing with what I love and colour is important at the end. Thinking about colors gave me new energy.

This afternoon I noticed it wasn’t on my finger. It’s been a little loose lately. I’ve looked everywhere in my house & went back to the gas station & grocery store which are the only places I’ve been today. Makes me sick to my stomach. At least I got almost 6 years of wear out of it. I probably won’t repurchase. It was a gift from my ex-husband (that I requested) but I don’t care about that. I did really like the ring & how it looked with my small Loves.

Now I’m really nervous about my Loves which I wear between one & all three daily. The yellow gold has come undone a couple of times. If I lose one of those I will positively die.

Just wanted to come here & mourn my loss. Thanks for reading.

Loving the teddy sherling flap from 24k. I typically opt for conservative and practical classics that will last so it's hard to take the plunge into something that seems more trendy. My sister has one on hold for me at the Chanel in our home country so I would be able to get VAT refund as well...

Another IG ad that struck me. The Clementine is gorgeous! The pricing looks reasonable/good as well.

The Horse

Has anyone purchased from here?

Came across a stunning necklace on Neiman Marcus called the Quetzal Necklace by
Alberto Milano. However the price is shocking to me, since it seems like it's mostly glass with some tanzanite and diamonds.
Will include a picture and the link

I saw these while looking at the Glamor Awards photos and I'm in love with these shoes. Any idea who makes them? Thank you.

Isnt she gorgeous. I’m still trying to decide if I should get it thoughts? It’s like a navy’s blue.

I am a US resident I am looking to buy LV bags in Aruba. Are the bags priced in USD or in Aruba’s currency? Also in addition to that or any type of taxes such as sales tax luxury tax any tax at all additional fees anything charged in addition to the price of the bag. Also when I arrive back in the United States will I have to pay any other types of taxes in import taxes luxury taxes custom taxes any fees for break to bring the bag back home into the states?

Launched in tandem with the reopening of the newly-renovated 57th Street boutique in New York City, the English fashion house pulls inspiration from its own archive for a new star-studded campaign.

The “It’s Always Burberry Weather” campaign was shot by famed British photographer, Alasdair McLellan, throughout London and the English/Scottish countryside.




The new storefront - this location first opened in New York in 1978! - Gorgeous! :

I just purchased a 2022 togo leather (mushroom) Kelly 25 and I have a return policy
I was wondering if you think these big holes for the stitching are ok...
I have other Hermes bags and none have any large holes like this. (see picture)

In your opinion. Should I be worried if it's real or not.
Of course I'm 99.99% sure it's real, but one can never be sure these days.
But if it IS real, should I be bothered by these large holes?

Thank you
Alena

Would anyone like to meet up in Taipei over the holiday this year? Thinking December 21-26th.

Just for fun, does anyone imagine a certain piece that VCA has never created (to your knowledge) with stones they have never used? Share your dream creation ideas!
I’ll go first: a 20 motif with amethyst and pave alternating (with matching bracelet and earrings obviously since this is all theoretical). And a Magic 16 necklace made with fire opal. 🤩 What creations can y’all dream up?

Hey all, I just wanted to ask how does Cartier's white gold JUC and Love bracelets age with time? Does it begin to look matte or grey and lose it's shine?

I typically wear white gold jewelry, but Cartier's yellow gold suits me too. I want to pick which ever will continue to look better over time.

Any photos of heavily used white gold pieces would help

Thanks!

For some time now I've been interested in trying the nail polish brand Nailberry. I got to try it on once, the color was callled Mystére and I lkinda liked it but where I live the price is a bit steep and I have quite a collection of nail polish bottles.

So the question is has anyone here tried it do you like it, is it worth the price and which colors do you like the most?Anything else about this brand you want to share?

I really like dusty pinks, purples and reds as well as dark reds.

- I could've sworn there was a section on here where people talked exclusively about a particular nail polish brand, but it looks like I might've been wrong...

Hi CC lovers
I’ve come across a chevron black mini o case from the 2018 cruise collection. It has some charms on the zipper pull which I’ve read that the collection was inspired by Greece (could be wrong on that). One of the charms looks like an owl head and the other one kind of looks like pillars. Does anyone have any info on these? Specifically the owl head, it seems so out of place lol.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!!

Hi- I was wondering if anyone has the Maison Margiela Tabi boot? I haven't seen them in person but I love the look! I'm just not sure what size I should order .? Do they run true to size, or need to go up a half size? I am US 7.5 and wondering if I should do a 37.5 or 38. The leather looks amazing. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated . Thanks!

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Has anyone gotten this bag yet? It looks stunning

Hermes Kelly Depeche 36 briefcase - anyone has any photo of comments on it?

Hope this is ok to ask here! I decided to have a small clear out and sell some items. I have a Sweet Alhambra bracelet, bought from Paris, it has French hallmarks as per usual. The eBay (yes, I know, I know) authentication has rejected it as the hallmarks aren’t “valid in the U.K.” They are suggesting having it hallmarked by the U.K. assay office before trying again! Is this usual? Does a piece get hallmarked again in the country it is sold in? I’m very confused.

Whether starting a new collection for the first time or curating an existing collection, we could all use some help! Most of us have a working budget that we keep aside for our discretionary purchases. I wish I could say I had unlimited funds but truth of the matter is I don’t. So I earn, save and then spend on things I love! And, REPEAT!

I thought it would be nice to have a separate thread to share our ideas on what works and what doesn’t work for everyone when curating their individual collections!

I can start off with things I have learnt:

1. When starting a collection, identify a piece that you know you wear the most! It could be a pair of earrings or a ring or bracelet or necklace. Research, research, research! Whether by looking at mod shots, going into the store to try in person or researching on the longevity of the piece in terms of durability and wearability. When I started my collection, I wanted it ALL! I got a ring, then a bracelet and then a pair of earrings within a span of 3-4 months! I was like a Cookie Monster that could not be stopped! Bad strategy! I was everywhere and frankly, nowhere at the same time! Fast forward to today, most days I wear a pair of earrings, a watch and rings. Those are my favorite pieces!
2. Start slow and steady! Give yourself time to realize whether you actually like the piece before adding another. Over time I realized I am not even a necklace person! Then why was I buying necklaces like I had half a dozen necks to wear them? 😂 My sweet spot is the four necklaces I currently own - a 10-motif, 16-motif and two pendants. I rotate and wear them a lot. I love having the flexibility that I can add up to 4 more necklaces (2 RG/YG and 2 WG) but just because I can , I won’t do it because I know I won’t wear them and end up rehoming or gifting them! Buy what you love works in theory but buy what you love and will actually wear a lot is how I am now able to keep my monstrous wishlist in check!
3. You don’t need ‘complete’ sets! What? This coming from a die-hard matchy-matchy gal! But, hear me out. People often think sets mean having the entire set of earrings, necklace, ring and bracelet! Not really, for me two pieces make a set! So, I am happy if I can find sets of two but it’s not a deal breaker! The beauty of VCA pieces is that we can mix and match, and still look put together!
4. Organization keeps me sane and on target! I am a data girl through and through! I have a working excel sheet with everything I own broken down by each category (e.g. Necklaces, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings and Watches) and also by design (Alhambra, Perlee, Frivole etc.). This helps me get a visual layout of my collection and identify any gaps that exist. Oh, and I also update the current prices next to each piece.
5. No matter how carefully we curate our collections, our tastes evolve over time and what looks like a perfect collection at one point in time may not always be true! Modifications and adaptations are the true rules of the game! Case in point, I started with VCA stone pieces because I was enamored by the vivid colors. Nearly 7-8 years later I find they no longer work in my collection. I want pieces that I can wear and travel with without caring about whether it’s snowing, raining, humid etc. I love and appreciate the durability of solid gold and pave pieces so my current collection reflects that. My biggest irk is owning and not using something! I am NOT a collector! So my collection only includes pieces I wear a lot. I don’t hold on to pieces I have outgrown because they are a reminder of my ‘mistakes’. I would rather cut my losses and re-home them or gift them. I do a lot of the latter to close family members. They are happy and so am I seeing them wear those pieces!

In the end, it’s important to stay true to yourself! Not being swayed by what’s ‘popular’, ‘trending’ or ‘splashed’ on social media is so important! Never try to keep up with the Joneses. In fact the best thing you can do is gladly let your friends, neighbors and everyone else pass you in the race to accumulate material things! It’s not the quantity that matters but how well-loved your collection is.

Phew, I wrote a story, didn’t I? Call it the perils of my job!

Since this is a VCA forum, would love to know how you curate your VCA jewelry collection but honestly, this can apply to any collection in general! We could all benefit from each other’s learnings and experiences! And, add pictures of your favorite pieces please for us to drool over

Sharing a few pieces from my current collection. Still waiting for a few more pieces to join before I am ready to share a complete ‘family’ pic! 😝

Hey everyone!

Are there any shopping websites you can recommend? Trustworthy of course.

Maybe also third party authenticators?

Do you know the online Shop "A Retro Tale"?

Can anyone speak to durability of the lambskin or any other bags? I'm interested in the Wander and the Arcadie. I've noticed in store the Wanders have very worn looking leather near the zipper. And the Arcadie has piping that could be a problem.

So I already have at least a couple of pieces from both brands which I adore! Now i am itching for another piece and it has been years. So my favorite pieces are my two Cartier love bracelets in the classic size. I wear them every day and they are apart of me. I would like to add a third bracelet and so that would be:

Cartier Santos link bracelet

Or the

Van Cleef & Arpels vintage Alhambra bracelet in onyx

I would probably wear then opporsite wrist and maybe occasionally pair them with the loves. I have tried both on in store (well VCA didn’t have the exact one but a similar peice) and i am still not 100% on which to get. Each has their pros and cons. So i would like other people’s opinion.

I've never bought anything from Van Cleef & Arpels, but after saving for over a year, I'm just about ready to buy a 20 motif vintage Alhambra MOP necklace. I know these are hard to come by. I've gone into the stores several times asking to see one, and have always been told they're not available. So how does one get one? Is a buying history required like at Hermès?