I haven't tried this with the Clover quite yet. I had tried the Clover on at my boutique months back and definitely liked the way the medium fit versus the small, so I'm thinking that you are absolutely right -- the XS/S would not really align with that piece as well as the medium.
Honestly, my plan is really to stack the Pearls with the Clover daily, and then probably add my WG thin pave Love on occasion. So seems like you really hit the nail on the head above, girl - compare sizing with the planned stack moving forward, not the current which I'll be sunsetting.
Interesting to hear that you are also going through the same debate, and your Cartier sizing is the same as mine. I think that people automatically assume that VCA and Cartier sizing is 1:1, but it certainly is not! The various sizes for the Clover are not necessarily akin to any specific Cartier size, and the fit is very different. I kind of like VCA to be a little more loose & casual than Cartier..... the VCA stacks I really love feel a little more fun and eclectic based on the different sizing, versus Cartier which truly looks best flush as mentioned above. Very different aesthetic & feel!
Beautiful stack!!
Would love to see a stack of Perlee clover+ thin clover+ Pearls! I think it will look stunning. Excited for the new release!