Yeah, I thought it was just me finding it too big. Good to know I'm not imagining things. Thanks
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Thanks! I have a few necklaces that are slightly longer than a choker. Eventually I want to add a DBTY to mix with it as well. Planning to have the Frivole on the longest length for all of these scenarios.
Because they tweaked the design. It is a flatter version, less 3D. I don't care about it really.
Agree, Stardust. Hadassa and TGG know their stuff. Thank you for the pics on tiger's eye Hadassa, I have also saved these.
I have quite a bit of VCA and have developed a wonderful relationship with my boutique manager over many years. She never pushes and tolerates my hours of being in the boutique contemplating my next purchases! So I know she will actually enjoy the "hunt" for my perfect malachite. Croissant, this is the way it should be at VCA so please do not give up on the brand. Perhaps a heart to heart chat will forge a new understanding or if you still don't feel it, find another salesperson. I live less than 5 minutes from my boutique and this is quite dangerous as I pop in often. I am always greeted warmly and it is my treat to look at all the wonderful pieces. It instantly improves my mood!
I have quite a bit of VCA and have developed a wonderful relationship with my boutique manager over many years. She never pushes and tolerates my hours of being in the boutique contemplating my next purchases! So I know she will actually enjoy the "hunt" for my perfect malachite. Croissant, this is the way it should be at VCA so please do not give up on the brand. Perhaps a heart to heart chat will forge a new understanding or if you still don't feel it, find another salesperson. I live less than 5 minutes from my boutique and this is quite dangerous as I pop in often. I am always greeted warmly and it is my treat to look at all the wonderful pieces. It instantly improves my mood!
Thank you! Other bracelet is the pave star bangle by Stephanie Gottlieb.
usually she is so great. the stone options she has given me are a disappointment. and this last push for the lotus ring left me with a bad taste in my mouth. she knows i usually jump right in so she probably assumed i really would go for the lotus but that's a big assumption given she knows about my expenses right now and with the pandemic i just want what i want. you're all right...thank you. will send her that text in a few hours!
That tiger’s eye pic was stunning 
. I started to notice this stone even though I usually don’t like brown. I notice it doesn’t get the same kind of love that other stones get.
. I started to notice this stone even though I usually don’t like brown. I notice it doesn’t get the same kind of love that other stones get.I have not seen malachite so pale. Not necessarily a bad thing if it was different kind of stone. I'm kind of digging it.
I agree. My sales is a straightforward personality and very mature. I have exchanged things a few times in the past, she never showed impatience. I was hunting for 3 motif grey mop earrings, she would present what she has in the store, if I don’t seem too excited about the options, she would recommend me to wait. She’s the one that tells me don’t settle, like a jewelry fairy godmother.
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Thank you for your kind compliment @911snowball
I have learnt quite a lot from our fellow members and through my own research and I love to share and give the best advice with my acquired knowledge.This is how your experience at ANY luxury house should be
And as I have said on this forum before, "The last time I checked, I hold the buying power in my hands."
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Well I spoke with my SA and she said that is what was available domestically so her plan is to reach out internationally and we will take it from there! I told her the color is beautiful but it’s a vacation shade, not for me. It’s a color meant to be worn on a trip to the Mediterranean and not something I’d wear everyday. I wish I could afford to have a 20 motif just for summer vacations but haha nope. I want to be able to wear mine in the winter and fall and spring. (Probably not summer as it’s too hot for malachite) I’ll keep you posted with what I eventually get. Actually I will probably post the photos I am sent to choose from and ask advice! The saga for the perfect 20 continues.
I’m sure you will find exactly what you’re looking for. It really is about your personal taste and what works for you, although I agree that your malachite doesnt seem to pop. I personally prefer a pop, although I also don’t like a very light or bright shade or very contrasting striations. My 20 is unique in that, when I wear it doubled, it seems to me that the “top” ten are lighter than the “bottom” ten but I like that. I didn’t even notice immediately, but since I love all the shades and none are too light or dark, and I wear a lot of shades of green, this will go with everything.
in this photo I emphasized the color differences so you can see. It’s not this obvious in person:
i can see ! it looks like exactly half are brighter and half darker. the one i currently have is really beautiful, almost like a pastel green/blue. the problem is that it isn't my style. i feel like for someone it would be a dream and for others it wouldn't live up to what they expect of a malachite stone. if i could have two versions of the same 20 i would have both a dark green and keep this one. but i really want something a bit darker