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[Deleted member 626500]

I haven’t jumped on the single magic pendant though ! My favorite is vintage size in 10 / 20 motif configuration ( malachite , mop and guilloche ) and soon to be 20 for MOP!
But will try my triple drop with the 20 motif and see how that will look !
QUOTE="BigAkoya, post: 35188953, member: 28869"]
OK, you like big Magic stuff. If you like Magic, and double motifs, I think for sure you will find Vintage too small.

That said, since you like Magic size, I love a 20 layered with a matching long Magic pendant. For this look, I would wear Vintage earrings as you may look like really logo-y with all those Magic pieces. However, that may be the look you want, and if yes, Magic earrings would be a bold, loud look.

Try a long Magic with the 20. I love love love this look.

Here is a photo of what I mean. I think the 20 with a Magic is gorgeous.

You can also see with a 20, the earrings you wear completely change the look. She is wearing a three motif. She is super logo-y to me and she screams Alhmbra (logo-y is not my look for jewelry), but for a person who loves that big logo-y look, I think this is really gorgeous.

More ideas for you! The possibilites are endless!
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My preference is for the single motif Magic earring. I don't have the double or the triple. I'm petite and given the proportions, the triple is too long and the double--while just right, elevates the look and draws too much attention.I find the two-motif screams, "Hey, I'm wearing Alhambra." I'm more comfortable with the single. But that's me. I've seen lots of screen-shots of people wearing the two and three-motif and they're gorgeous.

Another wonderful earring--if you can find it, is a Vintage piece called the Alhambra 2000. It's a small open hoop in the shape of the Alhambra. I have it and wear it a lot. I've seen it fully pave, with a sprinkle of diamonds and plain. Here's a photo.

 

[DS2006]

The hammered gold magic is being discontinued so don't put it off for too long.

I have heard the yg Magic pave earrings were being discontinued and now I see the hammered ones are, too. Do you know of other pieces that are being discontinued?

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I have heard the yg Magic pave earrings were being discontinued and now I see the hammered ones are, too. Do you know of other pieces that are being discontinued?

I was told by an SA at Neiman's that it applies to all the Magic. I don't know if that's correct. Indeed, I find it hard to believe. Not only is it a popular and coveted collection but to limit Alhambra to just the vintage and sweet sizes seems to be inappropriately (stupidly) limiting.

 

[EpiFanatic]

My preference is for the single motif Magic earring. I don't have the double or the triple. I'm petite and given the proportions, the triple is too long and the double--while just right, elevates the look and draws too much attention.I find the two-motif screams, "Hey, I'm wearing Alhambra." I'm more comfortable with the single. But that's me. I've seen lots of screen-shots of people wearing the two and three-motif and they're gorgeous.

Another wonderful earring--if you can find it, is a Vintage piece called the Alhambra 2000. It's a small open hoop in the shape of the Alhambra. I have it and wear it a lot. I've seen it fully pave, with a sprinkle of diamonds and plain. Here's a photo.

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Happyish, awesome that you have these. Would you mind taking a mod shot? I am so curious to know how those look on. I can’t visualize them but they are intriguing. Thank you so much.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

My preference is for the single motif Magic earring. I don't have the double or the triple. I'm petite and given the proportions, the triple is too long and the double--while just right, elevates the look and draws too much attention.I find the two-motif screams, "Hey, I'm wearing Alhambra." I'm more comfortable with the single. But that's me. I've seen lots of screen-shots of people wearing the two and three-motif and they're gorgeous.

Another wonderful earring--if you can find it, is a Vintage piece called the Alhambra 2000. It's a small open hoop in the shape of the Alhambra. I have it and wear it a lot. I've seen it fully pave, with a sprinkle of diamonds and plain. Here's a photo.

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Happyish, awesome that you have these. Would you mind taking a mod shot? I am so curious to know how those look on. I can’t visualize them but they are intriguing. Thank you so much.
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I don't have a mod-shot, but I do have this. They're just over 1" in diameter. Not too big. Not too small.

 

[DS2006]

@Happyish Thanks! Hopefully she is wrong and it is just those specific gold earrings! Although, I cannot understand discontinuing the gold pave Magic.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

@Happyish Thanks! Hopefully she is wrong and it is just those specific gold earrings! Although, I cannot understand discontinuing the gold pave Magic.

I don't either. When I was looking, the YG pave were not available (although they had been made in the past). Three years later, they were reintroduced. They seem to rotate some "standard," items. Maybe to increase demand?

 

[am2022]

Gorgeous - thanks for sharing @Happyish!
Since stock is low all around - called and asked my SA what is available right now for Alhambra earrings ?

She says all gone except for wMOP 4 motif !
Does anybody own this ?
A friend of mine does and she absolutely adores it !

Happyish, awesome that you have these. Would you mind taking a mod shot? I am so curious to know how those look on. I can’t visualize them but they are intriguing. Thank you so much.

I don't have a mod-shot, but I do have this. They're just over 1" in diameter. Not too big. Not too small.

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[glamourbag]

Gorgeous - thanks for sharing @Happyish!
Since stock is low all around - called and asked my SA what is available right now for Alhambra earrings ?

She says all gone except for wMOP 4 motif !
Does anybody own this ?
A friend of mine does and she absolutely adores it !


I don't have a mod-shot, but I do have this. They're just over 1" in diameter. Not too big. Not too small.

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Wow those earrings have been essentially non-existent in store for so long! If they have them and they are of interest you should give them a try. Definitely a statement earring.

 

[880]

My wg mop set is complete! I got the earrings the morning. I look forward to using these pieces a lot this summer!

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I am catching up! Congratulations on your set! I have been following the points everyone has made re vintage and magic, single and multiple motif earrings. I agree that these almost look like magic size and they are perfect on you. IMO there is another factor for people to consider beyond one’s preference for earring size; proportion of the set; where the eye is drawn; and what the dominant piece is (Whether the emphasis is on the earring or the 20).

That factor is the shape, length, and overall scale of ones face and jaw and the thickness and shape of the ear lobe. In the pic here, it seems like you have slender, feminine ear lobes, so the size you chose is perfect for you. I have a big head (literally my hat size is really large for my height) and chunky earlobes (to the point where all of the VCA earrings pinch and almost curl upward (like a shoe that is too tight, so often the larger sizes like Magic are best. (hope im not being too graphic lol).

In addition, my mom had my ears pierced when I was very young, and she clearly wasn’t paying attention lol, so my original piercings are too high and askew. I had my ear piercings redone decades later, and now they are a bit low for some styles (Which requires posts to be moved lower). It’s a Goldilocks situation). Whether to choose double or triple motif also depends on the length and proportion of one’s neck, so a full length pic is essential. Someone also mentioned age as a factor for larger earrings. I always admired my GM’s style; she wore big gems and huge pearls every day, (and lots: earrings, rings, bracelets, watches - either PP old style WG with diamonds or YG with diamonds) for casual or dressy. They suited her. In my twenties, thirties, and forties, big jewelry looked weird, like I was trying too hard. All of a sudden, I’m 54, and big suddenly works. An advantage to growing older lol.

i believe that anyone who is debating vintage versus magic will immediately know once they go to try them on in person. Something in your head will click and it honestly will be a moment of earring epiphany. It’s almost like the earring size ans shape will choose you. @amacasa, I envy anyone like your friend who can carry off the four motif earring with grace and aplomb. I also have the issue that lots of jewelry tends to look fake or plastic on me, so I cannot carry off jewelry with a big sweep like the 4 motif easily. very grateful we all have these first world problems

 

[am2022]

Hello GB ! This pair will probably be too heavy for me ! I hesitated with the triple drop because of the weight ! So I think that’s the most I can muster !

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Wow those earrings have been essentially non-existent in store for so long! If they have them and they are of interest you should give them a try. Definitely a statement earring.
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[am2022]

Hi 880 ! Thanks for your insightful contribution !
I always love happy debates like this - educates everyone !
And sounds like we’re both born in the 70’s. Turning the big 50 next year !
And yes love magic size earring ( own single motif and triple motif )but wondering if I should get a vintage for my next ! I guess I shall skip vintage and wait for my Frivole ! QUOTE="880, post: 35190247, member: 148115"]
I am catching up! Congratulations on your set! I have been following the points everyone has made re vintage and magic, single and multiple motif earrings. I agree that these almost look like magic size and they are perfect on you. IMO there is another factor for people to consider beyond one’s preference for earring size; proportion of the set; where the eye is drawn; and what the dominant piece is (Whether the emphasis is on the earring or the 20).

That factor is the shape, length, and overall scale of ones face and jaw and the thickness and shape of the ear lobe. In the pic here, it seems like you have slender, feminine ear lobes, so the size you chose is perfect for you. I have a big head (literally my hat size is really large for my height) and chunky earlobes (to the point where all of the VCA earrings pinch and almost curl upward (like a shoe that is too tight, so often the larger sizes like Magic are best. (hope im not being too graphic lol).

In addition, my mom had my ears pierced when I was very young, and she clearly wasn’t paying attention lol, so my original piercings are too high and askew. I had my ear piercings redone decades later, and now they are a bit low for some styles (Which requires posts to be moved lower). It’s a Goldilocks situation). Whether to choose double or triple motif also depends on the length and proportion of one’s neck, so a full length pic is essential. Someone also mentioned age as a factor for larger earrings. I always admired my GM’s style; she wore big gems and huge pearls every day, (and lots: earrings, rings, bracelets, watches - either PP old style WG with diamonds or YG with diamonds) for casual or dressy. They suited her. In my twenties, thirties, and forties, big jewelry looked weird, like I was trying too hard. All of a sudden, I’m 54, and big suddenly works. An advantage to growing older lol.

i believe that anyone who is debating vintage versus magic will immediately know once they go to try them on in person. Something in your head will click and it honestly will be a moment of earring epiphany. It’s almost like the earring size ans shape will choose you. @amacasa, I envy anyone like your friend who can carry off the four motif earring with grace and aplomb. I also have the issue that lots of jewelry tends to look fake or plastic on me, so I cannot carry off jewelry with a big sweep like the 4 motif easily. very grateful we all have these first world problems
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[DS2006]

I am catching up! Congratulations on your set! I have been following the points everyone has made re vintage and magic, single and multiple motif earrings. I agree that these almost look like magic size and they are perfect on you. IMO there is another factor for people to consider beyond one’s preference for earring size; proportion of the set; where the eye is drawn; and what the dominant piece is (Whether the emphasis is on the earring or the 20).

That factor is the shape, length, and overall scale of ones face and jaw and the thickness and shape of the ear lobe. In the pic here, it seems like you have slender, feminine ear lobes, so the size you chose is perfect for you. I have a big head (literally my hat size is really large for my height) and chunky earlobes (to the point where all of the VCA earrings pinch and almost curl upward (like a shoe that is too tight, so often the larger sizes like Magic are best. (hope im not being too graphic lol).

In addition, my mom had my ears pierced when I was very young, and she clearly wasn’t paying attention lol, so my original piercings are too high and askew. I had my ear piercings redone decades later, and now they are a bit low for some styles (Which requires posts to be moved lower). It’s a Goldilocks situation). Whether to choose double or triple motif also depends on the length and proportion of one’s neck, so a full length pic is essential. Someone also mentioned age as a factor for larger earrings. I always admired my GM’s style; she wore big gems and huge pearls every day, (and lots: earrings, rings, bracelets, watches - either PP old style WG with diamonds or YG with diamonds) for casual or dressy. They suited her. In my twenties, thirties, and forties, big jewelry looked weird, like I was trying too hard. All of a sudden, I’m 54, and big suddenly works. An advantage to growing older lol.

i believe that anyone who is debating vintage versus magic will immediately know once they go to try them on in person. Something in your head will click and it honestly will be a moment of earring epiphany. It’s almost like the earring size ans shape will choose you. @amacasa, I envy anyone like your friend who can carry off the four motif earring with grace and aplomb. I also have the issue that lots of jewelry tends to look fake or plastic on me, so I cannot carry off jewelry with a big sweep like the 4 motif easily. very grateful we all have these first world problems

Thank you! I agree so much with what you wrote about earring size. I am a few years older than you and absolutely can handle single Magic earrings just fine! I can see myself having both sizes other than there are so few options in Magic. The other bit of information I have read about earrings and aging is that drop earrings, such as 2 and 3 motif aren't the best in our older years because they call attention to the lower part of our face or upper neck which tend to show aging. So I will personally stick with the single motifs whether Vintage or Magic. I am just so casual the majority of the time (since I no longer work) that the vintage are easier for me to wear. I actually like Magic on me more, though! But as you said, it is absolutely something people need to try on and see what works best on them.

 

[Notorious Pink]

I have heard the yg Magic pave earrings were being discontinued and now I see the hammered ones are, too. Do you know of other pieces that are being discontinued?

I was told by an SA at Neiman's that it applies to all the Magic. I don't know if that's correct. Indeed, I find it hard to believe. Not only is it a popular and coveted collection but to limit Alhambra to just the vintage and sweet sizes seems to be inappropriately (stupidly) limiting.

Asked my SA. Not true. Thank goodness!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Asked my SA. Not true. Thank goodness!

I truly hope this is correct. I love the Magic . . .