Hi lovelies! I am thinking of purchasing my first long VCA necklace and I am curious to know your thoughts on this piece. I love the stone combination mixing chalcedony, white and gray mop. I also like that it isn't seen as frequently as vintage 20 motif, but I don't know if starting with a 20 motif is somehow wiser? I am torn. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Opinions on Magic Alhambra Long Necklace, 16 Motifs
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Thoughts on 16-motif sweet Alhambra long necklace?
Hello VCA lovers! For those who have the rose gold 16 motif sweet Alhambra necklace, what are your thoughts? pros/cons? For some reason I cant stop thinking about it, I think this will be my next splurge some day. Currently have MOP vintage earrings, lucky butterfly pendant, guilloche pendant...
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Thoughts on 16-motif sweet Alhambra long necklace?
Hello VCA lovers! For those who have the rose gold 16 motif sweet Alhambra necklace, what are your thoughts? pros/cons? For some reason I cant stop thinking about it, I think this will be my next splurge some day. Currently have MOP vintage earrings, lucky butterfly pendant, guilloche pendant...
Hi! Yes, saw this... similar title, but this member is asking about the delicate "sweet Alhambra." The necklace I am considering is the larger Magic size necklace with varied motifs which is completely different.
I've been asking myself the same question over the last year for the same reason. The classic or the less seen and more playful? I had the opportunity to try on both in NYC (seems like it was meant to be since they really had not much else to try on). It gave me a few things to think about.
First, consider your height. Do you have a magic pendant? Does its length annoy you? If you’re not near a store, use the measurements on the website to better understand where it will graze your body. When I first tried this necklace on, maybe 10 years ago, I thought it was too long for everyday.
Second, consider your wardrobe. Would a classic piece get more use? Do you wear studs a lot? Do you wear pearls? How frequently? Are you into sets?
For my decision, I think there’s room in my style and wardrobe for both. Too often my problem with limited funds.
Pre-pandemic, I work in a casual industry and never expected to wear anything looking like a suit. Some are dressing up slightly more now, or maybe they’re just not in PJs on a screen?
I’m only now wearing some button ups, but I dress them down with fun accessories and jeans. Very often I’m going for “the most dressed up” casual person.
I could never see myself wearing a 10. I still can’t get wear from the short chain necklaces I have.
I’m on the taller side and the magic hits me in a good place. I prefer a bit of whimsy, have several Lucky collection, and this would stack well with my Magic pendant if I wanted to pile it on. I am going to do the onyx non-diamond version as chalcedony washes me out. I was also surprised how much I liked the white 20 MOP. I tried a yellow MOP bracelet and it was a bit too pink on me. Since the white MOP reads white vs iridescent, it seems more versatile as it’s less pearly.
I’ll probably try it on once more before making a decision, but I’ll go most expensive first and get the Magic. Wish I’d knew that guidance from the start.
Which do you think looks better?
First, consider your height. Do you have a magic pendant? Does its length annoy you? If you’re not near a store, use the measurements on the website to better understand where it will graze your body. When I first tried this necklace on, maybe 10 years ago, I thought it was too long for everyday.
Second, consider your wardrobe. Would a classic piece get more use? Do you wear studs a lot? Do you wear pearls? How frequently? Are you into sets?
For my decision, I think there’s room in my style and wardrobe for both. Too often my problem with limited funds.
Pre-pandemic, I work in a casual industry and never expected to wear anything looking like a suit. Some are dressing up slightly more now, or maybe they’re just not in PJs on a screen?
I’m only now wearing some button ups, but I dress them down with fun accessories and jeans. Very often I’m going for “the most dressed up” casual person.
I could never see myself wearing a 10. I still can’t get wear from the short chain necklaces I have.I’m on the taller side and the magic hits me in a good place. I prefer a bit of whimsy, have several Lucky collection, and this would stack well with my Magic pendant if I wanted to pile it on. I am going to do the onyx non-diamond version as chalcedony washes me out. I was also surprised how much I liked the white 20 MOP. I tried a yellow MOP bracelet and it was a bit too pink on me. Since the white MOP reads white vs iridescent, it seems more versatile as it’s less pearly.
I’ll probably try it on once more before making a decision, but I’ll go most expensive first and get the Magic. Wish I’d knew that guidance from the start.
Which do you think looks better?
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Hi! I went through this exact dilemma, and here are my thoughts.
First, I have a WG MOP set (20 motif, VA earrings, and 2 bracelets). I love love love this matching set. The 20 makes a nice statement. I wanted to add the 16 motif, the same WG combo as you are considering. In the end, I decided against it.
Here is why...
I love love love long necklaces. My longest long necklace is 52", so I am not afraid of length. I am 5' 2", 108lbs, so I am short. Length does not bother me at all.
I also love love love the 16 in theory. I thought it would be the perfect long necklace, and on days I want to pile it on, I was going to wear my WG MOP 20 with it.
I tried on the WG 16, and I did not love it. The number one reason is that there is too much space between the motifs. To me, it looks more like a long chain necklace with a few stations. I prefer the bold striking look of the 20. No doubt in my mind.
For you, if you are deciding on your first long necklace, I would get the 20.
Plus, I am not sure if you are used to wearing super long necklaces (e.g. necklaces longer than 36"). For me, any long necklace less than 36" is effortless. Anything longer, and I have to "watch" myself when I bend down to make sure it doesn't get caught in things or drops into food.
This is from experience as I have had my long necklaces get caught in my dishwasher door as well as my necklace "swing" into a birthday cake as I was blowing out the candles. It's not a big deal, but super long necklaces are not 100% effortless. The 20 motif is completely effortless. I love mine.
I vote get the 20. It's iconic and very versatile. Plus, I think the 20 pops. With the 20, all the eye sees are gorgeous motifs all lined up, so beautiful! With the 16, the eye sees chain first, then the eye has to roam to find motifs.
If you do math, the 16 motif is a lot LESS motifs per inch (47" chain). The 20 motif has a lot more motif per inch (35" chain).
I vote 20 for sure!
That's just me, I hope that helps. Good luck!
First, I have a WG MOP set (20 motif, VA earrings, and 2 bracelets). I love love love this matching set. The 20 makes a nice statement. I wanted to add the 16 motif, the same WG combo as you are considering. In the end, I decided against it.
Here is why...
I love love love long necklaces. My longest long necklace is 52", so I am not afraid of length. I am 5' 2", 108lbs, so I am short. Length does not bother me at all.
I also love love love the 16 in theory. I thought it would be the perfect long necklace, and on days I want to pile it on, I was going to wear my WG MOP 20 with it.
I tried on the WG 16, and I did not love it. The number one reason is that there is too much space between the motifs. To me, it looks more like a long chain necklace with a few stations. I prefer the bold striking look of the 20. No doubt in my mind.
For you, if you are deciding on your first long necklace, I would get the 20.
Plus, I am not sure if you are used to wearing super long necklaces (e.g. necklaces longer than 36"). For me, any long necklace less than 36" is effortless. Anything longer, and I have to "watch" myself when I bend down to make sure it doesn't get caught in things or drops into food.
This is from experience as I have had my long necklaces get caught in my dishwasher door as well as my necklace "swing" into a birthday cake as I was blowing out the candles. It's not a big deal, but super long necklaces are not 100% effortless. The 20 motif is completely effortless. I love mine.I vote get the 20. It's iconic and very versatile. Plus, I think the 20 pops. With the 20, all the eye sees are gorgeous motifs all lined up, so beautiful! With the 16, the eye sees chain first, then the eye has to roam to find motifs.
If you do math, the 16 motif is a lot LESS motifs per inch (47" chain). The 20 motif has a lot more motif per inch (35" chain).
I vote 20 for sure!
That's just me, I hope that helps. Good luck!
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Hi! This is my honest opinion, and I know jewelry is 100% preference.I've been asking myself the same question over the last year for the same reason. The classic or the less seen and more playful? I had the opportunity to try on both in NYC (seems like it was meant to be since they really had not much else to try on). It gave me a few things to think about.
First, consider your height. Do you have a magic pendant? Does its length annoy you? If you’re not near a store, use the measurements on the website to better understand where it will graze your body. When I first tried this necklace on, maybe 10 years ago, I thought it was too long for everyday.
Second, consider your wardrobe. Would a classic piece get more use? Do you wear studs a lot? Do you wear pearls? How frequently? Are you into sets?
For my decision, I think there’s room in my style and wardrobe for both. Too often my problem with limited funds.
Pre-pandemic, I work in a casual industry and never expected to wear anything looking like a suit. Some are dressing up slightly more now, or maybe they’re just not in PJs on a screen?
I’m only now wearing some button ups, but I dress them down with fun accessories and jeans. Very often I’m going for “the most dressed up” casual person.
I’m on the taller side and the magic hits me in a good place. I prefer a bit of whimsy, have several Lucky collection, and this would stack well with my Magic pendant if I wanted to pile it on. I am going to do the onyx non-diamond version as chalcedony washes me out. I was also surprised how much I liked the white 20 MOP. I tried a yellow MOP bracelet and it was a bit too pink on me. Since the white MOP reads white vs iridescent, it seems more versatile as it’s less pearly.
I’ll probably try it on once more before making a decision, but I’ll go most expensive first and get the Magic. Wish I’d knew that guidance from the start.
Which do you think looks better?
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I love the WG MOP 20 on you. It is elegant and iconic. The look I see is chic luxury!
The 16 is nice, and I like the oynx as it pops. I have not seen the oynx version tried on before.
However, here's where my honest opinion comes in, so don't shoot me please...
If I cover my hand and only look at one photo at a time, the 16 to me has too much chain and not enough motifs. The look I see is not elegant. Yes, it is playful/bohemian, but to me, it is on the edge of mall jewelry, like one of those long colorful station necklaces you commonly see . I know it's VCA, but most people don't know VCA, so I am looking at it from a pure aesthetic perspective, not from a VCA or price perspective. The 16 to me definitely has too much chain, especially in the upper right photo.
Hands down, to me, the WG MOP 20 looks super glamorous on you. Casual luxury! For me, I would get the WG MOP. If you want to bling it out, you can layer it with a Magic long pendant. The Magic will hang right below the 20; it will be so beautiful.
Again though, jewelry is all preference. I just want to share a different point of view. Hope that helps.
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Found a good photo of a 20 and a long Magic. I love this look if you want to bling out in VCA logo motifs.
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Very often I’m going for “the most dressed up” casual person.
agree with all of this 1000%
Agree in principle to purchase most expensive item first. but I think @BigAkoya has a practical point about too much chain. On what you are wearing now, it’s great, but it will get lost on another top. I wanted some whimsy but less chain, so thought about a dior long necklace but it was 76K USD, and overpriced for what it was (mix of pave, onyx, wg etc etc.
To your point of getting lost with another top...
Yes, you are 100% correct and that is exactly what happened to me. I was wearing a striped top (is there any other kind of top?
), and the 16 motif has so much chain, I had to "look" for the motifs. When I wear my 20 motif, you can't miss it, even with stripes! You are spot on with this point. The chain will get lost, and there is a lot of chain. The Dior necklace sounds lovely, but yes, $76K for chains seems a bit much.
I love this but would wear the magic pendant closer to the neck (just my preference)
D’oh! I’m the dummy who failed reading comprehension this morning. I’m blaming it on my 16 year old who got home at 4:45am (!!!) this morning. Everything will be his fault today.Hi! Yes, saw this... similar title, but this member is asking about the delicate "sweet Alhambra." The necklace I am considering is the larger Magic size necklace with varied motifs which is completely different.
My apologies!
The 16 looks so whimsical on you, i love it!I've been asking myself the same question over the last year for the same reason. The classic or the less seen and more playful? I had the opportunity to try on both in NYC (seems like it was meant to be since they really had not much else to try on). It gave me a few things to think about.
First, consider your height. Do you have a magic pendant? Does its length annoy you? If you’re not near a store, use the measurements on the website to better understand where it will graze your body. When I first tried this necklace on, maybe 10 years ago, I thought it was too long for everyday.
Second, consider your wardrobe. Would a classic piece get more use? Do you wear studs a lot? Do you wear pearls? How frequently? Are you into sets?
For my decision, I think there’s room in my style and wardrobe for both. Too often my problem with limited funds.
Pre-pandemic, I work in a casual industry and never expected to wear anything looking like a suit. Some are dressing up slightly more now, or maybe they’re just not in PJs on a screen?
I’m only now wearing some button ups, but I dress them down with fun accessories and jeans. Very often I’m going for “the most dressed up” casual person.
I’m on the taller side and the magic hits me in a good place. I prefer a bit of whimsy, have several Lucky collection, and this would stack well with my Magic pendant if I wanted to pile it on. I am going to do the onyx non-diamond version as chalcedony washes me out. I was also surprised how much I liked the white 20 MOP. I tried a yellow MOP bracelet and it was a bit too pink on me. Since the white MOP reads white vs iridescent, it seems more versatile as it’s less pearly.
I’ll probably try it on once more before making a decision, but I’ll go most expensive first and get the Magic. Wish I’d knew that guidance from the start.
Which do you think looks better?
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This is very insightful! I’d likely have to always wear a neutral top whereas the 20 gives you more versatility.To your point of getting lost with another top...
Yes, you are 100% correct and that is exactly what happened to me. I was wearing a striped top (is there any other kind of top?
The Dior necklace sounds lovely, but yes, $76K for chains seems a bit much.