5 motif in blue agate

[rikkuex]

I placed an order for my 5 motif BA bracelet on June 27th last year. I paid a full deposit so full price. I am in NYC and my SA is at the 5th Avenue flagship, which is where I do all of my purchasing. It arrived on July 10th. I went to the store so I could see it in person and be measured for sizing. I loved the color so we moved forward. It took 10 days for resizing and then I went back to the boutique to have a special unboxing moment with my SA.

All in I ordered and paid on June 27th and had my altered bracelet ready to come home with me on July 20th. Hope this is helpful.

Thank you for sharing! Seems like the lead time has increased compared to earlier last year

I put down a full deposit on a BA 5 motif toward late October 2024 (based in the US) and just got it earlier this week! I am so glad it's a darker shade because that's what I was secretly hoping for, hehe. I love the discontinued lapis lazuli and I think this one is as close as I can get for now!

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Beautiful colour!! Congratulations! I'm also hoping for a darker blue, to match with the Vendome Blue Sevres pendant I have

 

[tjkcrs]

Thank you for sharing! Seems like the lead time has increased compared to earlier last year


Beautiful colour!! Congratulations! I'm also hoping for a darker blue, to match with the Vendome Blue Sevres pendant I have

Thank you! Hope the right shade of blue finds its way to you soon!

 

[auditgirl3456]

Just paid a deposit on the BA bracelet and was quoted 4-6 month wait. Hoping for 4… would be great to have for summer!

 

[BagLover21]

Just paid a deposit on the BA bracelet and was quoted 4-6 month wait. Hoping for 4… would be great to have for summer!

Fingers crossed for you!

 

[Chopan]

Well folks - I was so excited to pick it up but ended up passing. The colors didn’t match across the motif and it bothered me.

Wait was short too - only a month vs my quoted time. The SA said they probably tried to deliver by valentines.

And the shade of blue was blah on my wrist by natural light - it just looked kinda murky. wish the boutique didn’t have such terrible lighting. It looks a lot brighter and prettier in photo for some reason.

Here’s to another wait and hoping for a pretty shade.

 

[tenshix]

Well folks - I was so excited to pick it up but ended up passing. The colors didn’t match across the motif and it bothered me.

Wait was short too - only a month vs my quoted time. The SA said they probably tried to deliver by valentines.

And the shade of blue was blah on my wrist by natural light - it just looked kinda murky. wish the boutique didn’t have such terrible lighting. It looks a lot brighter and prettier in photo for some reason.

Here’s to another wait and hoping for a pretty shade.

Sorry to hear! Getting the right shade you want and having them all be uniform is definitely tricky with these natural stones but I hope you find the shade you like soon. It sucks that supply has been so low lately, I miss the days where we were able to choose which shade we wanted from multiple bracelets/pieces. To put down a deposit for a shade you don’t like is very disappointing but once you find your shade I’m sure the wait will be worth it.

 

[Chopan]

Sorry to hear! Getting the right shade you want and having them all be uniform is definitely tricky with these natural stones but I hope you find the shade you like soon. It sucks that supply has been so low lately, I miss the days where we were able to choose which shade we wanted from multiple bracelets/pieces. To put down a deposit for a shade you don’t like is very disappointing but once you find your shade I’m sure the wait will be worth it.

Thank you! I’m a bit worried that the next one will be worse lol. How did you decide which shade you liked? The fact that these stones change color under different lighting makes it challenging to pick as well for me.

 

[Sophie0121]

Thank you! I’m a bit worried that the next one will be worse lol. How did you decide which shade you liked? The fact that these stones change color under different lighting makes it challenging to pick as well for me.

I think that the day you meet your shade you will know. I never was so fond on BA but I bought earrings in 5 minutes 😝 because I just loved the shade I met that day. I wouldn’t hesitate to wait for the right one …

 

[tenshix]

Thank you! I’m a bit worried that the next one will be worse lol. How did you decide which shade you liked? The fact that these stones change color under different lighting makes it challenging to pick as well for me.

Years ago BA wasn’t even on my radar but I was just trying on for fun and immediately fell in love. My personal preference is a darker saturated blue. I was able to choose from 3 bracelets which shade I liked most. The BA pieces in stock I’ve seen recently leaned more yellow and a bit murky/too see through which isn’t my cup of tea. I think it would be difficult to find one where all the stones are completely uniform but just trust your eye and go for the one that looks most pleasant to you and more importantly makes you feel happy when you wear it!

I wear a lot of blacks and dark colors so I wanted a darker shade in natural lighting (it still looks bright in daylight or stark lighting) to match what I wear and I’m very happy with my decision, I find the BA very wearable with my outfits. I forgot where I posted it before but here’s a collage of the stone under different lighting for me. I love that it changes based on lighting!

 

[Chopan]

Years ago BA wasn’t even on my radar but I was just trying on for fun and immediately fell in love. My personal preference is a darker saturated blue. I was able to choose from 3 bracelets which shade I liked most. The BA pieces in stock I’ve seen recently leaned more yellow and a bit murky/too see through which isn’t my cup of tea. I think it would be difficult to find one where all the stones are completely uniform but just trust your eye and go for the one that looks most pleasant to you and more importantly makes you feel happy when you wear it!

I wear a lot of blacks and dark colors so I wanted a darker shade in natural lighting (it still looks bright in daylight or stark lighting) to match what I wear and I’m very happy with my decision, I find the BA very wearable with my outfits. I forgot where I posted it before but here’s a collage of the stone under different lighting for me. I love that it changes based on lighting!


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The images were so helpful - I wouldn’t have believed they’re all the same bracelet!

I think you’re right that the BA I saw today was quite translucent because it looked very warm once I tried it on vs. when it was on the tray.

On a different note, I remember your diamond tennis bracelet and chalcedony 5 motif. I thought the pairing was beautiful! May I ask how many cts it was if you don’t mind? Thank you!

 

[tenshix]

The images were so helpful - I wouldn’t have believed they’re all the same bracelet!

I think you’re right that the BA I saw today was quite translucent because it looked very warm once I tried it on vs. when it was on the tray.

On a different note, I remember your diamond tennis bracelet and chalcedony 5 motif. I thought the pairing was beautiful! May I ask how many cts it was if you don’t mind? Thank you!

I had my tennis bracelet shortened a couple diamond links after I received them so I don’t remember the exact but I believe they’re about 10 pointers each and my wrist size is about 13.5-14cm I hope that helps!

 

[Chopan]

Thank you for deets

 

[Chopan]

I got my blue agate today! Another quick delivery from VCA which makes me wonder whether markets softening for luxury items.

I knew the moment I saw the bracelet on my wrist that this one was a pass! Thank you for advice and input everyone

Now another question, how much air gap is normal? My previous Mop didn’t have much gaps if any but this one has more gaps for sure.

 

[auditgirl3456]

I got my blue agate today! Another quick delivery from VCA which makes me wonder whether markets softening for luxury items.

I knew the moment I saw the bracelet on my wrist that this one was a pass! Thank you for advice and input everyone

Now another question, how much air gap is normal? My previous Mop didn’t have much gaps if any but this one has more gaps for sure.

Was a pass like yes you kept it? I was wondering why the top one looks spotty, curious as I am waiting for mine!

 

[Chopan]

Was a pass like yes you kept it? I was wondering why the top one looks spotty, curious as I am waiting for mine!

By pass I meant keep lol. Sorry for the poor English The spots are actually just grease(?) or finger prints. This thing is a finger print magnet.