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[Stardust Andromeda]

I was offered this one today - yay or nay???
I have pure alhambra bracelet and love it completely!

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It's is gorgeous. So it is a yes! Is this very limited in production?

 

[Ylesiya]

It's is gorgeous. So it is a yes! Is this very limited in production?

Thank you @Stardust Andromeda!

Yes, I understand this is very limited production line but not discontinued and my SA said there are no such plans to stop it completely. I have been researching on the pure line and a lot of models were discontinued from what I understand but who knows, maybe they are available as MTO?..

What I know was previously available in Pure line (if anyone has any more intel please add!)

WG (1, 9 ans 14 motif necklaces, 4 motif bracelets, rings)
- GMOP
- Onyx
- No stones, metal only
- Diamond pave

YG (1, 9 ans 14 motif necklaces, 4 motif bracelets, rings)
- MOP
- Onyx
- Metal
- Diamond pave

Right now what I see offered in the stores are: MOP and onyx pendants in YG, occasionally I see onyx studs and only once I saw a bracelet. Coming across a 14-motif necklace is quite a find. I think I even know how it happened: I mentioned to my SA I love this line and interested in the necklace and here we go. Maybe it was sent from some other store as I mentioned before this is quite undervalued line and people probably go for VA line instead of pure in general as it's less recognised.

I am going to go and see this necklace next week in person as I want to make sure it is in excellent condition before I place any deposits

 

[eletons]

Thank you @Stardust Andromeda!

Yes, I understand this is very limited production line but not discontinued and my SA said there are no such plans to stop it completely. I have been researching on the pure line and a lot of models were discontinued from what I understand but who knows, maybe they are available as MTO?..

What I know was previously available in Pure line (if anyone has any more intel please add!)

WG (1, 9 ans 14 motif necklaces, 4 motif bracelets, rings)
- GMOP
- Onyx
- No stones, metal only
- Diamond pave

YG (1, 9 ans 14 motif necklaces, 4 motif bracelets, rings)
- MOP
- Onyx
- Metal
- Diamond pave

Right now what I see offered in the stores are: MOP and onyx pendants in YG, occasionally I see onyx studs and only once I saw a bracelet. Coming across a 14-motif necklace is quite a find. I think I even know how it happened: I mentioned to my SA I love this line and interested in the necklace and here we go. Maybe it was sent from some other store as I mentioned before this is quite undervalued line and people probably go for VA line instead of pure in general as it's less recognised.

I am going to go and see this necklace next week in person as I want to make sure it is in excellent condition before I place any deposits

The most important thing is that whether the items can make you have a feeling of contentment or not. If yes, then go for it.

 

[EpiFanatic]

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

@Ylesiya, I totally get and agree with you about the shape and intention of the pure motif. Curved MOP is incredibly beautiful and magical. And VCA does an incredible job of shaping these motifs perfectly. And the sleek and bold YG border is outstanding. I like my pure pendant more than any Alhambra pendant. If it’s possible for you and you love it, it would be a dream to have that in a 20. What a statement. Crossing fingers for you.

 

[Ylesiya]

@Ylesiya, I totally get and agree with you about the shape and intention of the pure motif. Curved MOP is incredibly beautiful and magical. And VCA does an incredible job of shaping these motifs perfectly. And the sleek and bold YG border is outstanding. I like my pure pendant more than any Alhambra pendant. If it’s possible for you and you love it, it would be a dream to have that in a 20. What a statement. Crossing fingers for you.

@EpiFanatic Thank you love

It's so nice to see someone sharing that admiration for the pure collection!
I think one has to see it in person to appreciate how magical it is! Even onyx looks different in this setting and cut.
The pure line long necklace has 14 motifs, not 20 by the way. Just realised it should be heavier than a regular 20, maybe this is why as well. But I am perfectly fine with 14 for sure. Just did an experiment and weighed both bracelets: PA is heavier than MOP VA bracelet by almost 5 grams.
I am going to go there next week and if it has no defects, I will place that deposit for it just scared it has been travelling around the world for a while before coming here.

I remember I once tried a bracelet but did not pull the trigger because it already looked quite used. Again these are downsides of being underappreciated, I guess so many people tried it before so it no longer looked brand new. But if I am pulling the trigger on that piece I want it to be perfect without any flaws!

 

[EpiFanatic]

@EpiFanatic Thank you love

It's so nice to see someone sharing that admiration for the pure collection!
I think one has to see it in person to appreciate how magical it is! Even onyx looks different in this setting and cut.
The pure line long necklace has 14 motifs, not 20 by the way. Just realised it should be heavier than a regular 20, maybe this is why as well. But I am perfectly fine with 14 for sure. Just did an experiment and weighed both bracelets: PA is heavier than MOP VA bracelet by almost 5 grams.
I am going to go there next week and if it has no defects, I will place that deposit for it just scared it has been travelling around the world for a while before coming here.

I remember I once tried a bracelet but did not pull the trigger because it already looked quite used. Again these are downsides of being underappreciated, I guess so many people tried it before so it no longer looked brand new. But if I am pulling the trigger on that piece I want it to be perfect without any flaws!

Yes. I agree that you will want as pristine a piece as possible, especially when any flaw will be highlighted due to the dome shaped MOP. It is heavier. But I even love the heft of it. And yes, even the onyx is more gorgeous and appealing in the pure version, to me anyway. My old SA wore a onyx and YG nine motif pure necklace that looked absolutely jaw dropping on her porcelain complexion. I really hope it is perfect enough to bring home. Let us know how it goes!

 

[valerie_hh]

Amazing!! Love pink MOP! Yours is very pink. I wish they would release it in their normal jewelry collection for the non-watch forward people too.

I actually rejected 2 other pieces before getting this one. Cos I want a more pink one yeah wish they would release in more collections but I think pink mop is quite rare that’s why they can’t release in the regular collection

 

[valerie_hh]

So beautiful! Have been considering this watch! Is this one with the alternative pink MOP and guilloche motifs?

yes it is!

 

[sammix3]

I actually rejected 2 other pieces before getting this one. Cos I want a more pink one yeah wish they would release in more collections but I think pink mop is quite rare that’s why they can’t release in the regular collection

I tried on this watch and the shade of the pink mop was definitely much lighter than yours. Did you remove any motifs?

 

[eternallove4bag]

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.

So sorry to hear you have COVID @Ylesiya I hope you feel better soon. It’s makes absolute sense to add the pure MOP 20 motif given that you love your pure MOP bracelet. It will make for the perfect set.

 

[eternallove4bag]

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.

So pretty @kelsenia they look stunning on you.

 

[EpiFanatic]

finally got my pink mother of pearl rose gold guilloche watch. Waited half a year for one with nice pink stones

I just saw pink MOP IRL and now I get the hype. It’s stunning. Congratulations!

 

[EpiFanatic]

So sorry to hear you have COVID @Ylesiya I hope you feel better soon. It’s makes absolute sense to add the pure MOP 20 motif given that you love your pure MOP bracelet. It will make for the perfect set.

So sorry you have Covid @Ylesiya. Hope you recover quickly and don’t feel it too badly. Again I agree with you about the lighting at the stores. Looking at necklaces is especially difficult because the overhead lights cause your face to shadow the necklace. So glad they will hold the necklace for you. Keep us posted.

 

[EpiFanatic]

Dubbed the bubble ring by my SA. Discontinued but I got lucky and found one unsold at a boutique. Simple, low key and easy to wear. No complaints.

 

[EpiFanatic]

And I had a chance to try on a bunch of rings this week. Lots of fun. Will share my favorite at the end.