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Violetsandcoco said:
Definitely white gold! I'm 99% a white gold gal....I only just recently caved and got the onyx Alhambra's in yellow gold, and only it's really because I'm getting older and I think it's a mature look for work. In the past, I had gotten pieces and had them rhodium plated to turn yellow gold into white gold. Did that with the Byzantine Alhambra, and an onyx charm from a long time ago. I actually would highly recommend it for anyone who doesn't want to wait the 6m for a special order in WG. I know it makes some people nervous, but I've done it quite a few times with some pieces that just weren't being offered in WG and it's been fine.
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Who did you trust with this process? I've often wondered if this was possible without the crazy worry about the piece being ruined.
 
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Comfortably Numb said:
I've seen you reference this "other forum" a few times and wondering about it... :confused1:
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Phoenix123 said:
I am not sure I'm allowed to mention the name (within forum's rules or not?).
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Is it the main jewelry forum online? If so, I have stumbled across it many times accidentally with google search queries about jewelry (particularly specific searches for a certain diamond cut/size combination). I suggest a google search for “jewelry forum” and you should find it if it is the one I am thinking of.
 
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Comfortably Numb said:
Who did you trust with this process? I've often wondered if this was possible without the crazy worry about the piece being ruined.
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Yes, it totally works - but the rhodium does wear off a little vs. a piece that started off in WG which you would re-rhodium as well if you wear it a lot. I attached some pics of the VCA pieces I did (yes, I had the Byzantine bracelet turned into a necklace, lol), it works perfectly fine for all gold pieces, and also gold with onyx. You probably don't want to do it with any of the MOP's though. You can see in the second pic that the backing of the ear piece started to wear off. Last piece is a ring, which I think wears away faster as well, but it's not so bad. I wore the ring I'm showing pretty religiously for 5 years and it's only slightly worn and I haven't replated it ever.

As for who did it, I asked the boutique to do it for me. I believe these days, they might not do it because so many WG pieces are offered, but you could ask them to recommend someone to you.

Hope this helps!



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I was thrilled to pick up my SO Magic Alhambra Pave pendant in YG this week! It’s a gift from my husband for our anniversary. Its so wonderful to finally have this set! I love the details like the diamonds on the bail, and even though it doesn’t flip, the back is beautiful too. I have worn it every day since I bought it - not the long way yet, but I have used both ring lengths worn doubled.

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Notorious Pink said:
I was thrilled to pick up my SO Magic Alhambra Pave pendant in YG this week! It’s a gift from my husband for our anniversary. Its so wonderful to finally have this set! I love the details like the diamonds on the bail, and even though it doesn’t flip, the back is beautiful too. I have worn it every day since I bought it - not the long way yet, but I have used both ring lengths worn doubled.

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This is stunning. Congratulations on your anniversary!! Your set is just gorgeous.
 
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