Guilloche and diamond 5 motif bracelet wear and tear

[vko]

I recently purchased the 5 motif guilloche and diamond bracelet as I wanted it for a while and wanted to get my most expensive wish list item as I know price increases are inevitable. Now I’m a bit worried about how it will hold with time.
All my other VCA pieces are either hammered YG/ RG or diamond and this will be my first guilloche. What do you all think? Am I better off getting the 16 sweet motif hammered RG instead? I’m not keen on spending 14k on mother of pearl or malachite/ diamond combo so that is not an option (they are gorgeous but even less durable than gold). thanks ☺️

 

[tenshix]

I recently purchased the 5 motif guilloche and diamond bracelet as I wanted it for a while and wanted to get my most expensive wish list item as I know price increases are inevitable. Now I’m a bit worried about how it will hold with time.
All my other VCA pieces are either hammered YG/ RG or diamond and this will be my first guilloche. What do you all think? Am I better off getting the 16 sweet motif hammered RG instead? I’m not keen on spending 14k on mother of pearl or malachite/ diamond combo so that is not an option (they are gorgeous but even less durable than gold). thanks ☺️

I think it honestly depends on your lifestyle and how you wear bracelets. If you don’t stack and take them off when you’re at home I think it will be fine. If you’re worried about scratches I wouldn’t wear the guilloche stacked with anything else and I wouldn’t wear it 24/7 to do house chores either. Desk job might be ok depending on how your wrists are positioned, if you find your bracelet scraping against the laptop/computer or desk you could wear a sports tennis band around the bracelet to protect it (not glamorous or pretty I know).

For what it’s worth I don’t baby mine but I don’t wear it often either due to the weight and I don’t prefer to wear VA bracelets for long periods (my eyes tire of the size), but when I do wear it I still stack with my other bracelets and I shower and do chores with it on. Both my sisters have worn their guilloche and guilloche pave bracelets more than I do and theirs does look a bit more dull if you put it side by side with a new one if you look closely. And because they wear theirs to shower, lotion, work out, etc it doesn’t look as shiny as a brand new one but after a good cleaning it’s still very pretty IMO. They enjoy wearing it and don’t mind the wear and tear. If you prefer to keep yours looking pristine it would require a bit of effort to ensure it stays that way compared to a hammered or all pave, but I still find it more low maintenance than MOP/Malachite/stone based bracelets.

 

[vko]

I think it honestly depends on your lifestyle and how you wear bracelets. If you don’t stack and take them off when you’re at home I think it will be fine. If you’re worried about scratches I wouldn’t wear the guilloche stacked with anything else and I wouldn’t wear it 24/7 to do house chores either. Desk job might be ok depending on how your wrists are positioned, if you find your bracelet scraping against the laptop/computer or desk you could wear a sports tennis band around the bracelet to protect it (not glamorous or pretty I know).

For what it’s worth I don’t baby mine but I don’t wear it often either due to the weight and I don’t prefer to wear VA bracelets for long periods (my eyes tire of the size), but when I do wear it I still stack with my other bracelets and I shower and do chores with it on. Both my sisters have worn their guilloche and guilloche pave bracelets more than I do and theirs does look a bit more dull if you put it side by side with a new one if you look closely. And because they wear theirs to shower, lotion, work out, etc it doesn’t look as shiny as a brand new one but after a good cleaning it’s still very pretty IMO. They enjoy wearing it and don’t mind the wear and tear. If you prefer to keep yours looking pristine it would require a bit of effort to ensure it stays that way compared to a hammered or all pave, but I still find it more low maintenance than MOP/Malachite/stone based bracelets.

Thank you so much!
I am not planning to wear it 24/7 or to work for that matter. I also won’t stack it so based on what you are saying sounds like I’m playing it safe. I wouldn’t mind some scratches, I was just debating if that’s worth the money. I wish VCA would come out with hammered gold and diamond option!

Side note, sounds like you have a lovely collection

 

[tenshix]

Thank you so much!
I am not planning to wear it 24/7 or to work for that matter. I also won’t stack it so based on what you are saying sounds like I’m playing it safe. I wouldn’t mind some scratches, I was just debating if that’s worth the money. I wish VCA would come out with hammered gold and diamond option!

Side note, sounds like you have a lovely collection

In that case I think you’ll be totally fine then! Some people can’t stand that the guilloche sunburst pattern traps some oil or dust but because it’s solid gold and diamonds I just shower with it and pat dry with a towel and it’s all shiny and clean again. I haven’t babied mine and I don’t inspect closely enough to mind any hairline scratches, to my eyes they still look plenty shiny! Congrats on your bracelet and enjoy in the best of health!

 

[chicaboo]

I do agree it’s pricy for what it is given the additional cost for the diamonds vs non-diamond version. However, it is gorgeous and if it makes your heart sing, it is absolutely worth it!

 

[vko]

In that case I think you’ll be totally fine then! Some people can’t stand that the guilloche sunburst pattern traps some oil or dust but because it’s solid gold and diamonds I just shower with it and pat dry with a towel and it’s all shiny and clean again. I haven’t babied mine and I don’t inspect closely enough to mind any hairline scratches, to my eyes they still look plenty shiny! Congrats on your bracelet and enjoy in the best of health!

Thank you, sounds like I’m keeping it.
I have an appointment to get it resized too

I love the idea of actually showering with it and I know that like you, I wouldn’t t mind the hairline scratches!

 

[vko]

I do agree it’s pricy for what it is given the additional cost for the diamonds vs non-diamond version. However, it is gorgeous and if it makes your heart sing, it is absolutely worth it!

Yeah, so pricey now, and I do think the additional cost (9k more than the 5 guilloche?!) just for 2 diamond motif is crazy. But I guess given that the one motif necklace is already at 9k maybe it makes sense?

 

[Miss Nazli]

Thank you so much!
I am not planning to wear it 24/7 or to work for that matter. I also won’t stack it so based on what you are saying sounds like I’m playing it safe. I wouldn’t mind some scratches, I was just debating if that’s worth the money. I wish VCA would come out with hammered gold and diamond option!

Side note, sounds like you have a lovely collection

Hammered gold and pave is a great idea!!! Wear your beautiful new bracelet in great health.

 

[vko]

Thank you! ❤️

 

[lisang80]

Would it look good with my RG Perlee clover? I order MOP grey and diamond 5 motifs but for $800 +taxe more I can get the guilloche and diamond one. Please help me.