This combo has been on my wishlist forever! Maybe it is time to make it official!This is right up your alley, sis! And ehem... I think right up the alley of @Notorious Pink as well...
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Stunning!!! I have requested SO for 2 motif earrings in this combo! Great minds think alike
Stunning!!! I have requested SO for 2 motif earrings in this combo! Great minds think alike
No way!!
Great minds for sure babe!
I did babe! I also requested for Magic pave earrings in RG. Hoping both would show up in 2023!No way!!
Great minds for sure babe!
Hi innerpeace, your new SOs sound fabulous. Would you mind to share when your SO request for the 2 motif earrings (pave/MOP) was submitted?
I requested mine for a different 2 motif pave/MOP combo, still waiting for approval from Paris. TIA.
This is a really gorgeous combo! Thank you so much for posting these photos!
Hi! Thanks for tagging me... I've wandered lately and not following VCA as much, so thanks for bringing me back!
To put my thoughts in context, I think I need to share my personal preference on all-metal jewelry, and then, I'll share suggestions for you...
First, my thoughts on all-metal jewelry...
I am not a fan of fine jewelry that is all-metal, especially for a chain necklace such as a 20 motif. All-metal necklaces are not fine nor glamorous jewelry to me, it is just metal chain jewelry. As a recent example, I worked with my SA and really tried to love WG guilloche as I have been waiting on a new WG Alhambra collection. I decided no. We then talked about a SO WG hammered set, but again, to me... it's just metal chain jewelry, and that's not my style at all, regardless of the brand.
If you like shine... guilloche is a shiny metal.
If you like texture... hammered metal is a soft, hand-made look.
If you like sparkle... it is diamonds.
If you like pop... it is colored gemstones.
I know what I like, and for me, hands down, I like sparkle and pop. I am not a fan of only shine nor texture.
I dress super casual, but I like my jewelry to really stand on its own, each piece. I like each piece to either sparkle (diamonds) or pop (gemstones). When I see a metal chain worn on someone, my eye does not pause as chain jewelry is neither here nor there. That's just me of course, but jewelry is 100% preference.
With those thoughts, moving on to you...
My guess is you like sparkle (diamonds) and color (stones), and not so much shine (guilloche) or texture (hammered).
Assuming those were correct guesses... I honestly think you will not love a 20 alternating pave with a metal motif, whether it be hammered or guilloche. Why?
I think you will find it too much metal and not enough blingy sparkle nor colorful pop. The metal competes and overpowers the few tiny pave diamonds. Also, because there is so much metal, I find there is not enough contrast with the diamonds, so the necklace doesn't really stand out as something unique/special, like it's missing a wow factor. The eye has to really stare to find those diamonds through all that metal, and even then, it does not wow. Again, that's my opinion.
On an alternating necklace...
If you want an alternating pave & stone necklace, I think because the diamonds are so tiny, a strong stone is needed to first draw the eye to the necklace as something unqiue. I think an alternating necklace looks the most beautiful with a darker stone for contrast.
On alternating MOP...
MOP alternating is pretty, but the white MOP is competing with the white diamonds, and the diamonds will lose. Why?
Both are white/neutral stones, it's too much "white" and not enough contrast. The big flat opaque white suface of the MOP will win.
MOP has this allure in VCA speak, but pretend the stone is now white opal alternating. It's a similar white on white, and to me, while pretty, it doesn't quite have the wow factor. Classic yes, but if classic is what you want.
What alternating to get...
I am not sure what alternating necklaces you already have or what stones you like, but if you want another alternating necklace, the most beautiful alternating combo to me with PG is malachite & pave. Wow... it's stunning, and the PG against the green malachite & white diamonds is just magnificent.
That will also go fabulous with your PG magic pieces. I think you have the PG long Magic pave pendant. I would wear the PG 20 malachite alternating (34") and layer it with the PG long Magic pave (35"). The long Magic pave will land about an inch below the 20... so beautiful to me. The bold dark green stands on its own against the sparkly diamonds.
All that said... my honest opinion...
Go for broke and buy the SO piece you love. Is it the Liane in a special color combo? I recall you love love love the Liane.
I have on several occasions wanted a piece that was priced over the top. I was going to settle for something less.
My husband, the ever so smart dude (and big fan and supporter of my love of jewelry), said to me during those times when I hesitated... "Get it, you love it, you will always want it. We will forget the cost in a few years, but you will have the piece you truly love."
He was right every time. We splurged, and I have zero regrets having spent money buying those pieces. I still love them today. In a sense, it was money saved, as I did not buy other lesser pieces. Money always washes out evenly in the long run.
On spending big money on jewelry...
I've said this before, but I want to say it here again. People spend big on different things. Some people buy boats; others pay over $250K to get their perfect G-Wagon, only to sell it after a few years, without guilt. Jewelry is the same to me... it's all part of our enjoyment of things we personally love and appreciate in life. Buying jewelry is not a waste of money.
For your SO piece, if it's something you really love, I say go for it. The money spent will soon be forgotten , but now you have your beloved piece.
I sense you are trying to create another piece that is second choice, but you may not really love love love it. Or, you are just buying to buy (wild guesses, I could be totally wrong).
I almost did the same with WG guilloche. I did not love love love it, but I wanted another WG set, so this was second choice (probably more like last choice if I was honest with myself). I realized I just wanted to buy something. Bad reason to buy!
So... I smacked myself on the head, and said "stop, wait for the perfect WG Alhambra set that you truly love, and in the meantime, focus on other pieces you love from other brands."
If you love love love that SO piece, I would get it now, especially since it is approved! Big big plus here that it is approved!
It may not be approved for you in the future given how random VCA seems to be, and then you may truly regret not getting it.
The SO piece will also be unique to you, a really special piece I am sure.
For me, a jewelry collection is not about having a lot of average pieces. It is about having the best pieces you love, even if it's only a few pieces. Every time you wear it, and it can be daily, it will make a statement and give you an ear to ear grin.
That's what wearing jewelry is all about.
Hope this helps in your decision, and good luck adding to your already fabulous collection!
P.S. I would also add Noeud to your list of pieces. I think a nice bold ring completes a jewelry look. For you, sometimes, big earrings and a big ring are all you might need to make a statement. There is often beauty in a clean neck, exposing only skin.
This combo has been on my wishlist forever! Maybe it is time to make it official!
Uh, that’s a yes!
This sounds exactly like my SO and moving on to the high jewelry pieces! I completely agree with you re: grinning ear to ear. The packaging is exquisite and I LOVE opening those boxes. I've been trying not to collect other pieces at this point beyond the SO's I have in the works. My dream pieces are a mystery set ruby ballerina brooch and a Zipper in onyx/WG because it is how I learned about the brand many, many years ago. I also want the pink ombre version of the Palmyre earrings. Then there are pieces like this. My heart almost needed a defibrillator! Definitely do what makes your heart sing-- special order or not.
I think the pg hammered with alternating pave would be outstanding and classic...very wearable with almost everything you have! I think the alternating WMOP with pg pave is very beautiful, as well, but it would not be quite as versatile as the all pg with pave. I wear my WMOP mostly in the summer because it just goes with more things that I wear then.
I don't consider any of the alternating pave 20s as ordinary. I think they are treasured pieces!
I’ve missed you, sweetie!!! And while I don’t always agree with you immediately….I do seem to come around eventually
Let’s start with the piece I declined: yes, a Liane. There are several reasons why I declined:
1. I don’t have so many pieces in my collection that I could keep myself from buying anything new during the time I would need to save up for this piece.
2. I am not convinced that it is versatile enough for me to wear it frequently enough to make it worth the purchase. I’m actually concerned that once the honeymoon phase of having this piece wears off, I might regret it. Whereas with my PG 20, it’s so easy to throw on with anything.
3. The requested colors would basically match my PG onyx set and again I’m not sure this is the best option right now, especially as I am transitioning away from YG to WG. Will I want a piece that matches my PG set?
4. I’m really not ready to spend that much on one piece. I think both my kids need to be out of college before I am personally comfortable at that point, and I’d like to have more pieces in my collection first.
Now, here are my concerns.
You are right, I love bling. However, I am also getting to a place where I’d like some more versatility in my pieces; moving away from colored stones. I do love the idea of Malachite, but all the pieces you mentioned are YG, unfortunately not PG (am I right on that?).
Although PG Malachite Pave would be gorgeous, I am not sure it’s versatile enough…although you’ve got me intrigued. My Magic earrings and pendant are YG and you’re absolutely right, an alternating YG Malachite Pave set would look perfect, but if I am ever approved, I would get the Magic earrings and pendant in PG and let go of the YG set, so this should be PG as well.
The Pave/WMOP set is stunning, but for me it is too much contrast. I suppose I could just avoid the SO route and get the GMOP alternating, but that’s probably too similar to the PG onyx.
Lol, I considered just a 20 PG pave, but that‘s probably the same price as the Liane.
I’m concerning your concept of texture/sparkle/pop/shine. Of course I love sparkle, and I do like pop, but maybe the issue is that I don’t think Pop works so well in an alternating piece? Im typing this, looking at my PG onyx/pave bracelet and I LOVE this combo (I think my SA would kill me if I tried to order the PG Onyx alternating 20, too redundant! But I really love it). I am trying to figure out why I love this combo, but not so much for the others…maybe there is no good alternating PG 20 option for me right now, and I should order a WG alternating instead…or table the 20 motif idea and focus on wg magic pave pieces…
…off to research…
Oh, BTW you are 10000% right about the Noeud. It’s absolutely near the top of my list, along with the Magic 3 motif!!!
The PG/WMOP/Pave 10 motif is out of this world beautiful. I cannot get it out of my head. Love the pink gold w/ this combination.
I die @jenayb Gosh girl, can you be more gorgeous
.. I have been thinking of doing the white mop/pave 5 motif on and off and this picture made my decision so much harder to say no to!You have so many options! Love it!I’ve missed you, sweetie!!! And while I don’t always agree with you immediately….I do seem to come around eventually
Let’s start with the piece I declined: yes, a Liane. There are several reasons why I declined:
1. I don’t have so many pieces in my collection that I could keep myself from buying anything new during the time I would need to save up for this piece.
2. I am not convinced that it is versatile enough for me to wear it frequently enough to make it worth the purchase. I’m actually concerned that once the honeymoon phase of having this piece wears off, I might regret it. Whereas with my PG 20, it’s so easy to throw on with anything.
3. The requested colors would basically match my PG onyx set and again I’m not sure this is the best option right now, especially as I am transitioning away from YG to WG. Will I want a piece that matches my PG set?
4. I’m really not ready to spend that much on one piece. I think both my kids need to be out of college before I am personally comfortable at that point, and I’d like to have more pieces in my collection first.
Now, here are my concerns.
You are right, I love bling. However, I am also getting to a place where I’d like some more versatility in my pieces; moving away from colored stones. I do love the idea of Malachite, but all the pieces you mentioned are YG, unfortunately not PG (am I right on that?).
Although PG Malachite Pave would be gorgeous, I am not sure it’s versatile enough…although you’ve got me intrigued. My Magic earrings and pendant are YG and you’re absolutely right, an alternating YG Malachite Pave set would look perfect, but if I am ever approved, I would get the Magic earrings and pendant in PG and let go of the YG set, so this should be PG as well.
The Pave/WMOP set is stunning, but for me it is too much contrast. I suppose I could just avoid the SO route and get the GMOP alternating, but that’s probably too similar to the PG onyx.
Lol, I considered just a 20 PG pave, but that‘s probably the same price as the Liane.
I’m concerning your concept of texture/sparkle/pop/shine. Of course I love sparkle, and I do like pop, but maybe the issue is that I don’t think Pop works so well in an alternating piece? Im typing this, looking at my PG onyx/pave bracelet and I LOVE this combo (I think my SA would kill me if I tried to order the PG Onyx alternating 20, too redundant! But I really love it). I am trying to figure out why I love this combo, but not so much for the others…maybe there is no good alternating PG 20 option for me right now, and I should order a WG alternating instead…or table the 20 motif idea and focus on wg magic pave pieces…
…off to research…
Oh, BTW you are 10000% right about the Noeud. It’s absolutely near the top of my list, along with the Magic 3 motif!!!
You know I can't resist sharing my thoughts, so here goes! Take it for what it's worth, which might not even be worth two cents!
On Liane...
I personally have never been fond of Liane. It's a "metal chain" to me, a Mr. T necklace. I personally think you will tire of it as it's really nothing special. Said another way... would you love wearing it if it were a thick no-name rope chain?
VCA always makes their pieces look more glamorous with their outfits and surrounding background.
However, for me... it would be me wearing a thick rope necklace wear a striped sweater and jeans. Definitely too boring and plain for me. I do think you will feel the same way, especially since you are already thinking it.
On alternating...
I think you know by now I am not a fan of alternating. I love the beauty of 20 same colored motifs that pop. I think with alternating you neither get the full pop of color nor do you get the full sparkle of diamonds. That's just me.
On color...
I think you like the PG onyx pave combo because it is a bold stone next to the diamonds. This is exactly what I meant by needing a strong stone when you do alternating. I don't think for you, WMOP and pave will do much for you.
If you want a 20 PG alternating, the malachite alternating would be a SO as it only comes in YG.
I would definitely not buy anymore YG as you are moving away from it.
All that said...
Since I sense you are serious about moving to WG... skip anything else in PG and dive into WG pave.
It is you, it goes with everything. WG against diamonds sparkle like mad! WG works with any skintone, and platinum & diamonds is the choice of high jewelry. Yes... dive in!
Yet even with all that diamond sparkle, you can wear it as everyday pieces. Everyone wears diamonds now; real or fake. Teenagers wear big fake diamonds. Diamonds are not so "evening only" as they once were. So yes, you can wear you WG pave pieces all the time! Yippee!
Knowing you love bling so much and want a 20, here are the four pieces I would get...
- WG Magic Earrings
- WG Long Magic pave pendant
- WG 20 MOP or WG 20 MOP onyx alternating (to wear alone or layer with the Long Magic pendant)
- Noeud (to wear with your WG or PG)
A comment on the WG 20 MOP...
Before you poo-poo it... No, it's not color. Yes, it's a classic, and yes, it's a bit boring. However, a WG MOP 20 has a lot of presence, and it goes with everything. When you throw on a WG MOP 20, it just glows and the motifs pop.
On layering a 20 with a Magic pave...
I really really love the layered look of a Magic pendant with a 20. It gives that pendant much more presence vs. worn on its own. A Magic long by itself is a bit plain to me, super long chain with a single pendant near the torso. I think it needs something to add more punch.
I posted this for inspiration...
This is my favorite look of all. Perhaps one day if I start to like Magic and get over it being too logo-y, I will get the Magic pave pendant as I truly love this layered look.
Imagine this as a WG MOP 20 and a WG pave... This will give you the two things I think you like... bling and logo! It blingy and screams VCA. In the photo below, I actually do not like it with the 20 pave. It looks like the model is trying too hard to wear all her VCA bling. I think it looks more non-chalant, “I just tossed on my pieces” with a WG MOP 20.
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@Notorious Pink I absolutely love hammered RG and the alternating pave will make it really pop but after seeing @jenayb white MOP and pave combo, I would say that would be the bomb as a 10 or 20 motif piece.