I love that you almost can't tell it's VCA. Rock it. Wear it 24/7. Bold and looks great on you.
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Congratulations! What an exquisite start to your collection!!!!
Gorgeous start to a beautiful journey! We are twins on the Pave necklace. That's such a timeless, versatile piece.
Wow! You have some gorgeous first pieces of VCA! You have great taste!
I have never seen this combo before either. I thought Pure only came in MOP or oynx. Is this vintage, or is this a new style that just came out? My thoughts... Pure is clean and crispy which is nice. However, if you want to match the beaded Alhambra more, guilloche will also give you that same gold bling look with no maintenance, and it will have the beaded edges which is classic Alhambra.
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Love the guilloche, I want the bracelet. Thanks for your advice, I think I’m not looking to match the earrings with this necklace - I want to get some pomellato nudo earrings to go with it. It’s vintage, I wanted the MOP, happy you like this, feeling better about the purchase thank you.
What is your doubt? You mentioned this was a big purchase for you. For me, I want zero doubt for my purchases.
Some additional thoughts to help out...
Pure is nice and clean if that's the look you want. It's a very contemporary look.
Keep in mind some may not recognize it as VCA as it is not an iconic design. Think if that would bother you.
For an all metal piece, for me, I would get the hammered or guilloche necklace. I think it goes much better with other VA pieces with the beaded edges. Also, while Pure gold on gold is nice and clean, I personally prefer more artwork for an all metal piece. To me, Pure lacks the artistic design of guilloche with its beaded edges & polished metal, or Vintage with its beaded edges & hammered gold. I like mixed metal work when it comes to all metal pieces.
Just my two cents to help you decide I would ask yourself why you're hesitating. If you are not sure, I would return it.
Of the three all gold necklaces, I would get the hammered gold or guilloche over this piece if it were me.
My personal favorite though is the YG MOP. To me, the YG MOP is the bomb! The MOP just makes your face glow.
It's a heavy necklace, and unless you are used to sleeping with heavy necklaces, my guess is you will take it off at night. So why not get the YG MOP? I think the YG MOP is stunning.
VCA is too expensive, and you need to love your piece. Hope this helps.
Thanks that’s really helpful and thoughtful advice. I looked at the return policy, I have 14 days so I won’t wear it unless I’m sure I want to keep it.
I’m 95% sure- I bought it because I was given money for a new Chanel bag, and couldn’t bring myself to spend that much money on a bag. I’ve fawned over the VCA vintage alhambra bracelet for years, and I had enough money to buy the necklace, so I went for it. I saw the pure Alhambra necklace on someone and couldn’t stop staring at it as it was so gorgeous.
I think the clean lines are more my style and I like that it’s not as in-your-face designer. But, it is annoying that it may look like a knock off.
I’ll sleep on it because of your advice, and especially because it won’t go as well with other VCA pieces that I have/ may get in the future… thank you!
I’m 95% sure- I bought it because I was given money for a new Chanel bag, and couldn’t bring myself to spend that much money on a bag. I’ve fawned over the VCA vintage alhambra bracelet for years, and I had enough money to buy the necklace, so I went for it. I saw the pure Alhambra necklace on someone and couldn’t stop staring at it as it was so gorgeous.
I think the clean lines are more my style and I like that it’s not as in-your-face designer. But, it is annoying that it may look like a knock off.
I’ll sleep on it because of your advice, and especially because it won’t go as well with other VCA pieces that I have/ may get in the future… thank you!
Wow....I never really got lapis until I saw this photo....is it really this bright in real.l life? It looks so vibrant! Amazing pairing.
Well, based on what you wrote... I say return it and here is why:
- Yes, people will think it's a knockoff design or even a fake. You rarely see Pure, it's not popular, and the all gold Pure design is not iconic. If this point bothers you, return it.
- You speak of the bracelet that you have loved for years, yet you went with this necklace. The necklace seems to an impulse purchase. Perhaps you bought it because it was used and within your budget to get a "necklace", thinking you would get more bang for the buck vs. a new bracelet. Maybe I am wrong, but think about why you bought this necklace when you've been dreaming of the bracelet. For me, I would only buy what I love, and I stick to my list.
- If you plan to collect other VA pieces, I would for sure return and get VA pieces. My gut feels says you may tire of this Pure all gold after a while, especially if you plan to get other Vintage Alhambra pieces.
If you poo poo-d what I wrote above and say no way, I love this necklace, then yes, you do... keep it!
For me, VCA is too expensive to settle or impulse buy based on getting a good deal for something you may not love. In the end, it's what you love, regardless of other's opinions, including mine. Jewelry is 100% personal preference.
Good luck in your decision! I am sure you will dream of VCA! I dream of VCA at night too... I think of other pieces that will fit in my collection, and it's so much fun!
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