Gray mother of pearl wear and tear?

Does anyone have any pictures or insights on gray mop being used daily or very frequently? For the first time, I am noticing how limited the RG options are in the Alhambra collection. The GMOP/pave bracelet is so beautiful (I greatly prefer it to the hammered RG). I just worry about the GMOP for daily or frequent wear. I have WMOP Alhambra pieces and don’t wear them even close to everyday, so I wouldn’t know how they wear when worn more often. I also wipe them down with a microfiber cloth after each wear and never wear them if I think there’s even a slight chance of rain lol. I definitely wanted a new bracelet for a much more carefree pave set, but I keep finding that practicality and what my eyes are drawn to don’t always seem to be in synch! It’s an expensive piece and I worry one that may not be worth it in the long run if the GMOP motifs will dull and scratch very quickly. I’ve even heard GMOP is more fragile that WMOP which scares me more… Any info is greatly appreciated! What are your experiences with GMOP (especially on the wrist)?

Different Shades of Craie

I’d like to add a white/off-white togo birkin to my collection so I’ve been looking at a lot of Craie (and other color) togo bag photos online.

I’ve noticed that some Craie togo bags look a lot lighter and closer to white (usually bags from several years ago) than other Craie togo bags that look a lot darker, like beige (usually bags from more recent years).

Example of the dramatic differences in shades of togo Craie that I’m seeing:
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(Top image color looks like a lot of recent years bags I’ve seen. Whereas, bottom image bag is from 2017).

Perhaps H has slightly darkened the Craie color in more recent years to distinguish it from newer similar shades it has released like Mushroom and Gris Pale. I’m not sure what to make of the color discrepancy.

Am I “seeing things” or has anyone else noticed that Craie seems to be getting gradually darker over the years and appears darker in more recent years than it did in older bags from a many years ago?

For comparison purposes, as a reference for anyone interested, it would be lovely if folks would be kind enough to share photos of their Craie bags (togo or any leather) with the leather type and the year the bag was made.

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Vintage Louis Vuitton Vavin PM - ForgottenLuxuries. Thoughts?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been eyeing a Goyard Mini Anjou for awhile but couldn’t justified the price so I found a vintage style from an online consignment store that sells a style very similar to it from Louis Vuitton called the Vavin PM (it seems as though a current style from LV shares the same name).
Does anyone own this bag?

I love the look of it and the canvas looks very durable based on the photos and video: https://www.forgottenluxuries.com/products/louis-vuitton-vavin-pm-monogram
If you own this style, I’d love to get your opinion on it before I pull the plug and purchase it!

Thanks in advance❤️

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Guilloche-hammered-MOP all in one piece — counterfeit?

I saw this interesting combination of hammered-guilloche-hammered-MOP on the internet and wondered if this is a replica or does it actually exist?!

We can only see the item partially, but I don’t think you can fit a 5-motif bracelet around an ankle, so perhaps they’re two different items attached? Though that’s unlikely because I can’t see any chain hanging.

Anyhow, I think it’s an interesting combination for VCA. VCA experts, please shed some light. Much appreciated!

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The “Slouchy” Bag Club

Post your new Slouchy bags here! MM & PM! After searching the internet for a real life photo of the new Slouchy bag in the wild, I decided to start the club for this soon to be iconic bag and kick it off with my own online order. This bag can only be purchased online for now, and will launch in US stores on August 30. My delivery date is between September 3-4, so I will be patiently awaiting my new Fall bag! I can’t wait to post pictures when she arrives!!!

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T1 question

Looking for advice on my narrow T1 bracelet size medium. I have had it a couple weeks now and twice it has slid over my 17cm thin love. The medium is suppose to pair well with the 17 love. Anyone had experience with this? Am I doing something wrong? I should also say this is how I am wearing it and it’s moved to the other side of the love IMG_1374.jpeg

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Mikimoto Tahitian Pearl Ring Thoughts?

Should I buy this Mikimoto Tahitian pearl ring?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 10 66.7%
  • No!

    Votes: 3 20.0%
  • Get a pearl solitaire but not this one

    Votes: 2 13.3%
  • Other

    Votes: 0 0.0%

Also posted on another jewelry forum....

I just had a super fun Mikimoto "Milano Collection" ring transferred into the local TheRealReal office and got a chance to see it today. I'm wondering if it's "too much". I would love any thoughts! For context, I'm a casual dressing 30-something in a casual city, but I don't feel like this ring is dressy necessarily (just big!). My other rings are a lot smaller in scale.

I'm guessing it's from between 2000 and 2010 but I don't know for sure. It looks unworn or basically unworn to me, the bottom of the shank and the hallmarks were basically perfect.

Here's the listing: https://www.therealreal.com/product...ikimoto-18k-pearl-diamond-cocktail-ring-l0x5b
Listing photo since I didn't get a good photo from the side:
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Ideally it would be a half size or so larger -- it's currently very comfortably wearable on both index fingers and I can just squeeze it over the knuckle on both middle fingers, but a hair more room would make it a lot easier to get on and off. There isn't a Mikimoto boutique in my city but there is a dealer who would send it in for sizing. They didn't have a sense of what that would cost and said they wouldn't until it arrived to Mikimoto. Does anyone have any idea? It seems silly to pay potentially hundreds of dollars for such a small change....

As for the pearl, it's super smooth and I didn't see a single flaw with my naked eye. It definitely passes the "how many fingers am I holding up" test. Not a lot of interesting overtone that I could see, though, it looks mostly smooth grey. Unfortunately I couldn't take it out of the office lighting.

First few photos are trying to show luster and the surface:
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And on me. I've never worn any jewelry this big but I do have big hands so maybe it isn't unreasonable? What do you all think? It's obviously thick in between my fingers but the ring itself was so smooth that it wasn't uncomfortable. These photos are more accurate to the color I saw in person, it's a medium-dark grey.
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Thoughts on wearing two panthere pieces at the same time?

Hi all, as you may have noticed, been going through a bit of a conundrum after I got my small diamond love and panthere bangle. I am leaning towards selling my rose gold love to put towards the pave panthere ring. For someone who has a small cartier collection, do you think I shouldn't get two from the same collection? I know the love is difference since that collect lends itself to multiple stacking. But with the other collections I feel like its a little different?

I was thinking of the bangle on my left arm (I am thinking small love x panthere x resetting my diamond bangle into a bezel setting...) but the ring for my right to wear with a (potential) watch and a bracelet. On that hand I was thinking of doing an emerald ring too to play up the eyes of the panthere/emerald is my favorite and i've wanted an emerald piece for quite some time.

I hate buying and reselling so whatever I sell my love bangle for, I would expect to keep the ring life long. any advice you can offer or mod pics if you have both would be most helpful thank you!!

INSANE deals at Burberry outlet!

I just got back from a trip to the Burberry outlet and was so shocked at the amazing deals that were there! I have never seen discounts like this at the outlet that I visit!

I picked up a beautiful brown small Lola for £552, down from £1550 :eek:I actually had to double check with the SA that the price was correct, as I have never seen a Lola this discounted before. The store price was at £789, which then had a further £30% off. I am still in shock that I’ve picked up a classic colour Lola for 1k less than retail :no:

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They also had some great deals on some classic check bags. I picked up one of these camera bags for my SIL for £270 :drool:

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If you’re able to visit/contact an outlet, now is the time to do it! They also had new Burberry in at 30-40% off retail! RTW had up to 40% off the already discount retail prices.

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Help me choose! Multi pochette or pochette metis or croisette or Oxford?

Help me choose! Multi pochette or pochette metis or croisette or Oxford?

  • Multi pochette (mono khaki strap)

    Votes: 5 14.7%
  • Pochette metis (reverse mono)

    Votes: 6 17.6%
  • Pochette Métis (black empreinte)

    Votes: 8 23.5%
  • Oxford (black)

    Votes: 9 26.5%
  • Croisette (DE)

    Votes: 9 26.5%
  • Other (please specify in comments)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

I need help choosing a crossbody bag. I have “narrowed” it down to multi pochette (mono khaki strap) or pochette metis (reverse or black empreinte) or Oxford (black) or croisette (DE).

I am a mom to a 5 year old boy with special needs so I do need my hands free and a bag that is durable. It needs to fit my essentials plus a bit more (Victorine wallet, 6 ring key holder, phone, key pouch, tissues, AirPods, sanitizer, lip balm, mints). I carry a separate backpack for my child’s stuff.

I dress very casual (lululemon joggers, tshirt, hoodie/parka in winter) but would like to start taking care of my appearance more and look more put together with the aid of a nice bag.

I just purchased a speedy 20 DE but would like something else. I live somewhere that rains a lot and some snow so getting something rain resistant would be great.

Thanks in advance!

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Birthday Goodies Reveal 🎁

Hi everyone! Popping in to share my birthday goodies!

Went in to get a couple of rings (Clash and Juste un Clou) but they didn’t have what I wanted in my size. The wonderful SA asked if I have considered any love bracelets. I have large wrists and always assumed Love wouldn’t fit or would look bad on me. Well, that all changed once I started trying stuff on! :P

Went with rose gold Love and Juste un Clou. The two look great together! I had a wonderful experience in the boutique and am really happy with my purchase.

And now that I’m addicted im going to order a white gold small Love to complete the stack. And I’ll probably get the Clash ring, too.

Thanks for letting me share!

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Need Help Deciding - Celine Triomphe or Romy

Which should I go with?

  • Celine Classique Triomphe in Chestnut

  • Celine Large Romy in Chestnut


Results are only viewable after voting.

With Fall upon us here in the states, I’ve decided something in brown will be my next purchase; however, I cannot decide which to go with. I’ve wanted to add another Triomphe to my collection for some time now, but know I will get more use out of the large Romy. I’m truly torn between the two. Would love and appreciate everyone’s thoughts :heart:

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Waterproof?

Hello! I am looking at the re-edition 2005 saffiano leather bag and the re nylon version as well. I am wanting a cute bag to take to Disney World that can withstand some rain and water rides. If in the rain, I would obviously do my best to stay under an umbrella or keep my bag under the poncho and dry it asap but I don't want anything too delicate that not a drop can get on it without ruining it. Does anyone have any experience or insight on how water resistant these bags are? TIA!

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Updated: Trying to choose a jewelry tone (opinions? advice?)

Which gold tone suits me best?

  • Rose

    Votes: 5 38.5%
  • Yellow

    Votes: 5 38.5%
  • White

    Votes: 5 38.5%

I’ve been having a very hard time choosing a direction to go in as far as tone! Majority of my pieces are yellow gold and recently added my first rose gold piece. I have a couple of plat/WG pieces as well, but nothing compared to YG. I worry that YG is very yellow on my skin tone even after wearing it for all this time. I think all tones are pretty, but am trying to pick a general direction to head in for the future of my collection. I really want a VCA pendant and bracelet matching set in pave, but unsure which gold tone to go for and would like to make the best choice possible!

Reference pics:

Rose:
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Yellow:
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White/Plat/SS:
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ELSA PERETTI BEAN KEY RING - > NECKLACE DIY

Hi ladies! I Saw something cool on tiktok!


Has anyone purchased the bean key ring and made It into a necklace? I read they sell the 16" at the store for $30 and 18" for $50 ... I would love to see your DIYS because im dying for the bean necklace but if I can make the same for $350 I would prefer to do that... is the bean keyring and bean large necklace the same size?
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