I know I should've kept it - getting a couple of jumbos instead. We'll see how they turn out (bad batch the first time around). Did you see it in the stand-alone boutique?
I finally saw the lady pearly (the big square one, not the east-west that schmoo had gotten and returned), and here are my thoughts:
the purple has different color on both sides, so it does not look as classy. The black has all black on all sides, and it has that matte caviar but it looked and felt really good to wear. The chain hangs really well and comfortably on the shoulder, much better than the GST's straps.
For those looking for an alternative to the GST, this is close to the size and it wears well on your shoulder.