Question about sweet Alhambra rose gold ear studs - do I return?

I’ve just picked up a pair of sweet Alhambra earrings in rose gold in Paris - however I noticed that there’s two holes in the backing of the earrings and also an indent in the earring post (it’s on both earrings) - does anyone know what the wholes and the indents are? On the post i think it might be an inscription of some kind (it’s small so I can’t really tell if it’s suppose to be there?)

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Motorcycle Jacket Fit?

Hi all, I hope this is the best place for this question. I’m looking for advice on how a fitted leather jacket should fit.

I got a beautiful Tom Ford biker jacket that fits well but is a bit snug in the chest when fully zipped and creates a deep fold under the arms. I noticed the same folds on all of the models wearing it. I can size up to get more room in the chest but worry the shoulders and waist will be too loose since the jacket has a tapered design. Is some degree of folding or puckering by the armpits normal for a fitted leather jacket, or is it always a sign of being too small in the chest? Or maybe this is normal folding when wearing fitted leather with a fuller bust?

This is when fully zipped and belted tight — there’s no puckering when it’s unzipped or zipped not as high.

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Issey Miyake - How do I price this jacket?

Hi. I'm new to the forums and I would love some help. My wife has this Issey Miyake nylon jacket which she doesn't use and we're trying to sell it, I don't know how to price it so I'm hoping for some assistance. I believe it was originally purchased from Catawiki. If anyone has a better recommendation on where I can get the resell value of this please let me know.

And if this is the wrong place to ask this, I'm sorry.

Thank you

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Gucci bamboo shopper tote bag

Hi!

I'm searching for a tote bag that can be worn crossbody and came across aforementioned Gucci bag on a second hand site. What I can see from pictures it seems to be in a good condition and I do have the possibility to send it back.

Do you consider it to be a classic design or is it dated (I know that ultimately I should go for what I love regardless)? I tend to dress minimal and think the bamboo would add some fun 😁.

How is the leather and did it hold up well?

Thank you for reading:).

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Questions for newbie - white gold and Paris exclusives?

Hi everyone, you all very kindly talked me through my first purchase - a white gold guilloche bracelet, which I purchased in March in NYC. In May I visited two of the Vegas stores and purchased a white gold and pearl single motif necklace. I would love to keep growing my collection but am wondering how often they come out with new Alhambra pieces set in white gold? I love blue lapis, for example.

Second question - I have a trip to Paris next spring and while it doesn’t seem like there are any price advantages to purchasing there, are there any exclusive pieces? It looks like a thread from a few years ago that just popped up mentions a Vendome exclusive but didn’t see any recent mentions so wanted to see if there is anything to consider.

I have been so impressed with the service of the SAs and quality of their pieces, can’t wait to keep growing my collection!

Which bag Coach city or gallery tote?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking at getting a new tote bag for work. I’ve been drawn to the coach monogram canvas totes as I really like the pattern.

I’ve ordered the city and gallery totes from the outlet and currently waiting for them to arrive! It seems like the gallery is more structured and I like the zip top for security. The city seems slightly bigger?

I’m only planning on keeping one so my question is which one is better out of the two? Thank you 🙂

Monogram ink

I pre ordered an on the go pm in monogram ink Trianon gray. It’s taking way longer than I expected to arrive. In the meantime I found a woman on instagram saying she was having trouble with her Alma bb in the same color. It looked like the handles were indenting the sides during shipping. Has anyone had any issues? Just trying to figure out if this bag is even worth waiting for if people are having quality issues.

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  • Poll Poll
Cartier metal colors and diamond vs no diamond... what are you leaning towards these days?

What metal fan are you? do you opt more for diamonds or no diamonds (can select two)

  • rose gold

    Votes: 5 9.1%
  • yellow gold

    Votes: 17 30.9%
  • white gold

    Votes: 6 10.9%
  • platinum

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • diamonds

    Votes: 21 38.2%
  • no diamonds

    Votes: 6 10.9%

Hi all,

Thought this could be fun to see how our tastes have changed or stayed the same.

What metals were your preference when you first got into jewelry or Cartier? What do you prefer these days?

Do you prefer stacked or more minimalist these days?

Do you opt for no diamonds or diamonds these days? Or other stones?


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For me I went from being obsessed with rose gold everything to being firmly seized by yellow gold. I find it so elegant these days, I think I hated it because I grew up with very yellow gold and everyone was into silver/white gold in those days! Now I wish I appreciated yellow gold because I've grown tired of the rose gold. I opt for white gold for diamond set pieces and that has never changed.

Help me to choose a summer evening clutch bag

Hi all, I’m going away on holiday next week and I want to purchase an evening clutch bag that will go with everything and can be pulled out every summer when I go on holiday. I don’t want to spend more than £500 so the two I have my eye on are the Loewe pouch and the Saint Laurent uptown raffia pouch. Please help me decide. I want something that won’t look dated in a few years. I’ll post in the YSL forum too. TIA.

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At a Cartier crossroads with my bangle stack… keep or sell?

Hi all,

I’m at a bit of a crossroads with two of my pieces after finally getting the panthere bangle.

I’ve had the rose gold love my entire adult life, it’s been with me through everything. They replaced the locks and I just got it back today and they polished it up good as new, making it look very rosy.

I grew out of rose gold years ago, and prefer yellow gold or white/platinum for diamonds. I originally wanted the half diamond love but the sales associate convinced me not to get it and I was so young I didn’t know any better.

Then I was nudged towards the yellow gold small love with 6 diamonds. I love the yellow gold and diamond part. The thin size looks good stacked with the panthere bangle, but I don’t know if that’s just how I feel right now.

I’m not in love (no pun intended) with the look of multiple loves stacked anymore. I think I prefer the look of one love, one panthere and one diamond type of bangle for everyday.

What would you do? Both bangles were for sentimental values, I never thought I would want to sell the regular love because I always intended for myself to wear it all my life until I pass it down, that was always the intention when I bought it. The 6 diamond was never on my list, but it’s the closest I can get to what I would have really wanted which was the regular size with half diamonds. If I didn’t have the 6 diamond, I would have never considered selling the regular. And if the regular love was yellow gold with diamonds, I would have been completely content. If I just wore the 6 diamond with the panthere now, it kind of defeats my whole “I’ve worn this all my life before I pass it down”. Because I really liked the fact that it’s been with me through all the big moments.

I want to have an idea of what to do sooner rather than later since the regular love was restored to its best condition and the yellow diamond love is brand new as well, so if I’m going to sell something, I’d want to know before I introduce wear to it.

What would you do? I don’t want to regret anything but I feel like I would regret something in either direction I go. And I want to wear the panthere daily, that I’m certain of.

Thanks for any sage advice and tips!!!

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Birthday reveal of two new bangles 😆

Hi all, I didn’t get to grab nicer photos because I ended up having to exchange my newest piece and waiting for it to be delivered, but I ended up finally getting the panthere bangle. It’s been on my list for so many years. Decided not to make the mistake of getting the ring at the cost of putting off the bangle.

But I kind of now want the pave panthere ring and eventually the half pave version of this! 😂😂 it never ends.

Pictured with my new 6 diamond bangle, they replaced it and my new and first Hermes purchase of a twilly. I kind of wish I asked for store credit but didn’t want to push my luck. I’ll post better pics when the new bangle comes in.

Sales associate who is a dream also included this candle.

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French actor, Alain Delon passes away at the age of 86

French legendary actor who worked with the best the very best French actresses has passed at the age of 86.
He was a heartthrob, embodied every image an actor could portray & as French as any actor
could be. He had it all including "looks" Wonderful exciting leading ladies, including Brigette Bardot, Jane Fonda
the likes of that chemistry will likely not be seen on the screen again & was a tower in the world of
film.. he was also honored at the Cannes Film Festival..

RIP Monsieur Delon.. you will be sorely missed

My First Hermes Constance!

Hi everyone, I’ve just picked up my first Hermes Constance 18 gold on gold. I love it so much so that I want more! I would love to add an Etoupe one to my collection next. The Constance is no longer a wish list handbag in the UK so when do you all think it would be an appropriate time to ask for my next one? Also, anyone that already has two or more Constance’s what was your wait time in between?

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