finally got my pink mother of pearl rose gold guilloche watch. Waited half a year for one with nice pink stones
So beautiful! Have been considering this watch! Is this one with the alternative pink MOP and guilloche motifs?
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So beautiful! Have been considering this watch! Is this one with the alternative pink MOP and guilloche motifs?
My birthday presents are always from me to me. My husband says, “It’s not part of my culture.” Ok, whatever! That’s what my fun money is for, sometimes I feel like I work more than required 1/2 for altruistic reasons and 1/2 just to add to the fun money fund. My feeling is that when I work more on top of my normal job expectations, then that money is mine to have fun with!
I was able to track down and add a 5 motif green chrysoprase bracelet to my 10 motif necklace and earrings set. The color of the bracelet and necklace match perfectly! They are a forest green color indoors and bright green in outdoor lighting. The earrings are a brighter shade, but I love that because it complements my coloring next to my face (cool toned, green eyes, light black hair).
The other purchase was totally accidental, but I thought, “Why not?!” (This is my usual jewelry motto, as those of you who know me already know). Sometimes that theory works out magically, sometimes it ends out to be an item that does not work for me at all. My only regrets are the items I missed out on. I never regret trying something and learning more about what works best for me. I have never though about sweets, but I this little sweet piece came up with the paperwork and receipt, and I though it would be a very cute layering item since I am not so into single pendants. I will send it into VCA this week for a second verification, so here is a quick photo for now.
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Oh my... your taste is always so impeccable, gf.
Happy belated birthday! I hope you had the most wonderful day! Congrats on these... how very, very special!
If you love it @Ylesiya an absolute yes but if you have doubts then I would say wait till you are 100% sure.
Thank you my lovely friend! A couple more pieces to add to our future shared closet!Oh my... your taste is always so impeccable, gf.
Happy belated birthday! I hope you had the most wonderful day! Congrats on these... how very, very special!
I missed this post and just wanted to say how happy I am for you and your DH! You both are blessed!Thank you! That is incredibly kind of you to say
My husband is incredibly generous, but something like a birthday gift just never crossed his mind. If he did buy me jewelry, I would probably want to choose it or at least give him a short list to choose from, so it works out OK that I just choose for myself. Also, since I gravitate towards discontinued or hard to find items, it is nice that I can purchase something immediately while it is available, instead of waiting for his gift timing. Honestly, the most amazing thing about my husband is that he is so respectful to my parents and so generous with them. My mom is extremely talkative and when she visits I just wander in and out of the room as I quickly reach my limit. He will listen to her stories for hours, and then I will come back upstairs an hour later and he is still listening and offering her more tea and sweets. My dad is weird and spontaneous and chooses to live about an hour outside of the city, but enjoys the social life of the city still. (Both of my parents are in their early to mid-70s). My dad is known to suddenly and randomly call at 11pm on a weeknight and say that he doesn’t feel like driving home… My husband is already halfway out the door to pick up some dinner for him, it doesn’t even cross his mind that my dad should not stay at our house for days on end with no warning and no plans at all. So, all in all, I don’t mind the lack of jewelry presents, what he offers is so real and precious!
Thank you my lovely friend! A couple more pieces to add to our future shared closet!
Have to love our future shared closet!
Thank you for that! I always enjoy hearing about your travel and shopping trips with your husband; it seems like you are best friends, which is so beautiful!I missed this post and just wanted to say how happy I am for you and your DH! You both are blessed!
Placed an order for Vintage Alhambra pendant (Guilloche) last month and received the item today.
It took almost a month because I wanted the extra length.
The original chain length is 16.54 inches, but mine came at 19.54 inches.
While I prefer purchasing in person, the alteration was well worth the wait!
First time receiving a giant pouch, I may use it to store my magic.
It took almost a month because I wanted the extra length.
The original chain length is 16.54 inches, but mine came at 19.54 inches.
While I prefer purchasing in person, the alteration was well worth the wait!
First time receiving a giant pouch, I may use it to store my magic.
This is the one I am thinking of getting! Love it! It's sold out online in the US...where did you find one? TIA!
received them today!!! They’re surprisingly comfortable. Hardly notice I am wearing them. They’re absolutely stunning I haven’t taken the tags off yet because I want to make sure I can see enough long term use with these and items in my closet.
I haven’t taken the tags off yet because I want to make sure I can see enough long term use with these and items in my closet.Attachments
I placed an order with my SA on June 13. She told me it could take 6 months but to my surprise it came in the other day!
So gorgeous!!received them today!!! They’re surprisingly comfortable. Hardly notice I am wearing them. They’re absolutely stunning
I think this is very pretty! I like the thicker chain on pure alhambra. If this was your first 20 motif I would say get the classic but you already have multiple 20s in classic line. So… I would say if you like long necklaces why notplus it would fit very wellwith bracelet and you can make it longer or doubled up
Thank you @nightbefore! I don't even think it would be a bad idea even if it was my first piece
Thing is that I have never seen pure necklace in real life, only my bracelet. But no doubt it will be amazing.Thank you @eternallove4bag! I have yet to see it IRL because I am down with COVID at the moment and have to be isolated
. My SA texted me yesterday asking if I am interested. Of course I am, I told them I had an eye on pure line! I am not sure if I am making this up or whether anyone else has noticed but the lighting in the boutique is horrible actually. When I see the necklace on the mannequin with this harsh light from the top, it looks totally underwhelming to me with MOP being dull and boring, with a lot of shadows on bottom. I specifically requested to take it off and take pics of the necklace lying down flat and it looks so much better IMHO with the stones glowing and showing iridescence in the video she sent.They are kind enough to hold it until the next week when I am able to come and see it in person. What I must say that I love my pure bracelet more than the rest from vintage line... The curved polished stones have that depth that others just don't. Each time I look at these motifs I am hypnotised.
I did not plan another big purchase so soon, but I think I can squeeze it in and go on a ban island finally LOL!
Have to see it yet IRL as I can't even come out of the room at the moment
but based on my love for the bracelet I will most likely fall in love on the spot 
There is no reason why I can't get 20 MOP in future as well
This one is also on the list! By the way, pure long one is 14 only motifs, not 20 and bracelet is 4 instead of 5... Which I don't mind at all: I think it is difficult to produce as they have to put the stones on both sides of the motif and also polish them to obtain that smooth curved surface. Plus the motifs themselves are tiny bit larger than VA.
I don't think I would layer this necklace with the others: it feels to me that it is a statement piece in itself and should be worn alone. But I would add 5 cm to it to wear it double wrapped as well.
I can tell you about my evolution with the Pure line, I think you will understand me. Initially I thought this line is totally boring without the signature beading of the Vintage line, just by looking at the polished pics on the website mostly. My guess is that a lot of people think the same and this is why this line is quite unpopular. It has the same spirit and a shape of Alhambra but it's missing that recognisable look which makes people see immediately that this is Van Cleef. Also, with the higher price tag and these considerations it really makes consumers to vote for the VA line with their wallet.
With this line being so scarce, I have not seen many pieces in real life except for some pendants at the stores, so mostly I did my research online. What made me fall in love with it initially were really good pictures taken by some online sellers. I still remember a few WG GMOP necklaces and bracelets where they were photographed just lying down on the table or whatever it was and that GMOP, gosh, it was literally glowing and shining with this rainbow iridescence. Then I found similar pics of WMOP pieces just well taken in natural light and this is where I came to a complete appreciation of this line.
It is actually so well thought through that I would not change anything in it. If they were to add the beading around those curved motifs, it would look just silly and that sense of cleanliness and "purity" would be lost. 5 motifs instead of 4 on the bracelet would look very busy. I don't know how to explain it, but when I look at those pure motifs on my bracelet, it is like they have much more depth than the VA ones. I bought it pre-owned but frankly I love it to pieces
and so happy I also found it at a great price.These are my feelings about the Pure line in general. I haven't seen the necklace in person yet but will go next week when I am recovered. The only thing is that I did not plan such a big purchase right after TE necklace but I can try and squeeze it in but then will definitely have to go on a ban island