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[BigAkoya]

thank you!!! they’re so stunning in person. I worry they may not age well (may be too young-looking) but I cannot stop staring at them, also they are amazingly light and comfortable (important!)

I am going to Paris in a few weeks and have asked my SA there to pull some things for me there: 3 motif vendome edition earrings (i have the bracelet and pendant, so a nice set), 3 motif chalcedony/wmop/gmop earrings (have the 16 motif so a nice set as well, even though I would probably wear them separately), the tigers eye 2 motif lucky butterfly earrings (maybe redundant with these?) and the YG lucky bracelet. Depending on how that haul goes will impact my budget and how comfortable I would be spending on the ring as well.

When I lie the earring on my finger to mimic a BTF, I like it, but I think I would actually prefer a dual stone situation (wmop/gmop or maybe gmop/onyx, onyx/wmop, or the tigers eye version?)

My honest thoughts....
I think they are very pretty, but I also think they are very "cute & young" looking. It's the dangling butterfly that makes it look cute & young vs. the stud butterfly version. This is not a bad thing. There is no such thing as a bad jewelry design, it's more if this design is the look you want.

I see you are hesitating which is why I am sharing my thoughts...
I personally think you might tire of them after a while because cute may not really be your look. For me, cute is definitely not my look, and especially for jewelry, I prefer a more elegant look.

Jewelry is 100% preference, so yes, buy what you love. However, I think jewelry is also very tied to one's personal style and look.
If your take off the VCA logo on these earrings, I see these earrings as something from Claire's that a teenager would buy. For me, I would feel a bit childish wearing these. For a butterfly earring, I would choose the classic studs over these dangling one. That's just me.

Again though, it's 100% preference which is why there are infinite styles of jewelry. I would think about your look and if these earrings are really you.

Just my two cents for what it's worth. Hope this was helpful for something to think about it. Good luck in your decision.

 

[glamourbag]

My honest thoughts....
I think they are very pretty, but I also think they are very "cute & young" looking. It's the dangling butterfly that makes it look cute & young vs. the stud butterfly version. This is not a bad thing. There is no such thing as a bad jewelry design, it's more if this design is the look you want.

I see you are hesitating which is why I am sharing my thoughts...
I personally think you might tire of them after a while because cute may not really be your look. For me, cute is definitely not my look, and especially for jewelry, I prefer a more elegant look.

Jewelry is 100% preference, so yes, buy what you love. However, I think jewelry is also very tied to one's personal style and look.
If your take off the VCA logo on these earrings, I see these earrings as something from Claire's that a teenager would buy. For me, I would feel a bit childish wearing these. For a butterfly earring, I would choose the classic studs over these dangling one. That's just me.

Again though, it's 100% preference which is why there are infinite styles of jewelry. I would think about your look and if these earrings are really you.

Just my two cents for what it's worth. Hope this was helpful for something to think about it. Good luck in your decision.

@kelsenia I love them to look at but I think @BigAkoya makes a good point here. Put it this way: if there is any hesitancy on these - back they go. They are too pricey to question. I like the design concept but if you plan for these to be long term Im not sure these are it. Keep in mind that is my personal opinion and I never want to make anyone feel they should not keep what they love. If you are after earrings, personally, I think the 3 motif may be a bit more of an elegant, long term investment.

 

[eletons]

My honest thoughts....
I think they are very pretty, but I also think they are very "cute & young" looking. It's the dangling butterfly that makes it look cute & young vs. the stud butterfly version. This is not a bad thing. There is no such thing as a bad jewelry design, it's more if this design is the look you want.

I see you are hesitating which is why I am sharing my thoughts...
I personally think you might tire of them after a while because cute may not really be your look. For me, cute is definitely not my look, and especially for jewelry, I prefer a more elegant look.

Jewelry is 100% preference, so yes, buy what you love. However, I think jewelry is also very tied to one's personal style and look.
If your take off the VCA logo on these earrings, I see these earrings as something from Claire's that a teenager would buy. For me, I would feel a bit childish wearing these. For a butterfly earring, I would choose the classic studs over these dangling one. That's just me.

Again though, it's 100% preference which is why there are infinite styles of jewelry. I would think about your look and if these earrings are really you.

Just my two cents for what it's worth. Hope this was helpful for something to think about it. Good luck in your decision.

How about the pave VA with GMOP magic two motif dangling earrings?

The stud butterfly looks nice but do you think it's strange that they are not as a pair because one is pave while the other one is in lapis lazuli or turquoise or MOP.

 

[BigAkoya]

How about the pave VA with GMOP magic two motif dangling earrings?

The stud butterfly looks nice but do you think it's strange that they are not as a pair because one is pave while the other one is in lapis lazuli or turquoise or MOP.

Yes, for me, I would choose the classic two motif or three motif dangling earrings over the butterfly dangling earrings for sure.
I would go for the two motif earrings myself if I wore dangling earrings. I no longer wear dangling earrings (I used to love them), but for dangling earring lovers, I think the two motif earring is fabulous. You get the swing movement, and it is bold.

On the stud butterfly being a mismatch, that is what I love about it. I think it gives the earring character. Otherwise, it's just "another butterfly earring," and you can buy butterfly earrings everywhere (google "butterfly earrings", they are a dime a dozen). Also, for me, because butterfly jewelry is everywhere, I like that is one is pave as it adds a touch of elegance and gives it a unique character.

 

[nicole0612]

Nicole Love the gmop wg. It takes such a cool tone. Now I’m wondering how it will work with turquoise. Can you please take pic next to a piece. Thanks

Of course I will! I was also wondering if you had heard back about the SO fee for pave pieces in the UK. I would love to order the GMOP and pave alternating in WG to match this piece, and it would be incredible if there was no SO fee!

 

[nicole0612]

thank you!!! they’re so stunning in person. I worry they may not age well (may be too young-looking) but I cannot stop staring at them, also they are amazingly light and comfortable (important!)

I am going to Paris in a few weeks and have asked my SA there to pull some things for me there: 3 motif vendome edition earrings (i have the bracelet and pendant, so a nice set), 3 motif chalcedony/wmop/gmop earrings (have the 16 motif so a nice set as well, even though I would probably wear them separately), the tigers eye 2 motif lucky butterfly earrings (maybe redundant with these?) and the YG lucky bracelet. Depending on how that haul goes will impact my budget and how comfortable I would be spending on the ring as well.

When I lie the earring on my finger to mimic a BTF, I like it, but I think I would actually prefer a dual stone situation (wmop/gmop or maybe gmop/onyx, onyx/wmop, or the tigers eye version?)

I think that is a great plan. I know what you mean about rings being more striking when there is more to catch the eye - different colors or the non-flat rings. The earrings are stunning though and so pretty on you. I don’t think they are childish at all, they are playful and whimsical. I agree that it will be best to see what Paris has to offer first. Would you indulge me in trying on the Paris alternating pave bracelet if they have it? I keep that one in the back of my mind to add at some point.

 

[nicole0612]

Wow @nicole0612 you are so right about green hues. I like how white gold highlights those! I would have never imagined that. Thank you so much for sharing!

You are welcome! I hope it helps with your decision about the earrings.

 

[kelsenia]

I think you should keep them. Worst case scenario you can always sell them away - I think they would be snatched in a blink of an eye. I like this version more than the tiger eye one - maybe due to the subtlety of the MOP and pink gold combo it does not look the same way. I decided to pass on the TE-MOP version precisely for the same reason (too young-looking, more for girls) but one feels very refreshing.
I advice to keep it and enjoy it. It's gorgeous.

I definitely think that these will go with more outfits than TE/MOP…but the TE/MOP are more casual.

My honest thoughts....
I think they are very pretty, but I also think they are very "cute & young" looking. It's the dangling butterfly that makes it look cute & young vs. the stud butterfly version. This is not a bad thing. There is no such thing as a bad jewelry design, it's more if this design is the look you want.

I see you are hesitating which is why I am sharing my thoughts...
I personally think you might tire of them after a while because cute may not really be your look. For me, cute is definitely not my look, and especially for jewelry, I prefer a more elegant look.

Jewelry is 100% preference, so yes, buy what you love. However, I think jewelry is also very tied to one's personal style and look.
If your take off the VCA logo on these earrings, I see these earrings as something from Claire's that a teenager would buy. For me, I would feel a bit childish wearing these. For a butterfly earring, I would choose the classic studs over these dangling one. That's just me.

Again though, it's 100% preference which is why there are infinite styles of jewelry. I would think about your look and if these earrings are really you.

Just my two cents for what it's worth. Hope this was helpful for something to think about it. Good luck in your decision.

Thank you always for your advice…you always give the most detailed and thoughtful responses.
I have tried the butterfly studs in lapis/YG pave, WG pave, WG pave/RG pink sapphire. I dont know why, but they don’t speak to me in the same way that the butterfly BTF rings do in the same combinations. Of those I preferred the pink sapphire the most, however i feel like my pink sapphire small frivole studs are too similar to those to warrant their purchase/I would rather spend the money on the WG/pink sapphire ring.
But I definitely agree that those are more likely work for more age-groups.…

@kelsenia I love them to look at but I think @BigAkoya makes a good point here. Put it this way: if there is any hesitancy on these - back they go. They are too pricey to question. I like the design concept but if you plan for these to be long term Im not sure these are it. Keep in mind that is my personal opinion and I never want to make anyone feel they should not keep what they love. If you are after earrings, personally, I think the 3 motif may be a bit more of an elegant, long term investment.

I agree that they are definitely too pricey to question—I am not sure if my hesitancy is about the earrings itself or more so me trying not to like them so that my wallet doesn’t suffer I love the MOP. I love the diamonds. I think they’re a bit more casual than 3 motifs, so they might be more wearable for me long-term for more occasions.
I want to get the vendome-edition 3 motif alternating pave earrings to match my bracelet…it is such a pretty blue and it really makes me smile every time I look at it (and the matching pendant). However, their color could limit which outfits I could wear them with (unlike the MOP).

How about the pave VA with GMOP magic two motif dangling earrings?

The stud butterfly looks nice but do you think it's strange that they are not as a pair because one is pave while the other one is in lapis lazuli or turquoise or MOP.

I actually have wanted to always try these, Ive never seen them in person...I believe they are pretty hard to find at the moment.

I think that is a great plan. I know what you mean about rings being more striking when there is more to catch the eye - different colors or the non-flat rings. The earrings are stunning though and so pretty on you. I don’t think they are childish at all, they are playful and whimsical. I agree that it will be best to see what Paris has to offer first. Would you indulge me in trying on the Paris alternating pave bracelet if they have it? I keep that one in the back of my mind to add at some point.

I actually already have this bracelet! Attached are some pics.

 

[missie1]

Of course I will! I was also wondering if you had heard back about the SO fee for pave pieces in the UK. I would love to order the GMOP and pave alternating in WG to match this piece, and it would be incredible if there was no SO fee!

That will be amazin…esp without the markup price. I haven’t heard back yet….my friend lives in Paris and is going to check on it for us…..I’m thinking few weeks before she goes to London

 

[nicole0612]

That will be amazin…esp without the markup price. I haven’t heard back yet….my friend lives in Paris and is going to check on it for us…..I’m thinking few weeks before she goes to London

Thank you! Fingers crossed

 

[nicole0612]

I definitely think that these will go with more outfits than TE/MOP…but the TE/MOP are more casual.


Thank you always for your advice…you always give the most detailed and thoughtful responses.
I have tried the butterfly studs in lapis/YG pave, WG pave, WG pave/RG pink sapphire. I dont know why, but they don’t speak to me in the same way that the butterfly BTF rings do in the same combinations. Of those I preferred the pink sapphire the most, however i feel like my pink sapphire small frivole studs are too similar to those to warrant their purchase/I would rather spend the money on the WG/pink sapphire ring.
But I definitely agree that those are more likely work for more age-groups.…


I agree that they are definitely too pricey to question—I am not sure if my hesitancy is about the earrings itself or more so me trying not to like them so that my wallet doesn’t suffer I love the MOP. I love the diamonds. I think they’re a bit more casual than 3 motifs, so they might be more wearable for me long-term for more occasions.
I want to get the vendome-edition 3 motif alternating pave earrings to match my bracelet…it is such a pretty blue and it really makes me smile every time I look at it (and the matching pendant). However, their color could limit which outfits I could wear them with (unlike the MOP).


I actually have wanted to always try these, Ive never seen them in person...I believe they are pretty hard to find at the moment.


I actually already have this bracelet! Attached are some pics.

Thank you for the photos! The deep blue is very pretty and would match my wardrobe colors well. I would like to add another alternating pave in YG, and I think I could wear this much more than the malachite.

 

[kelsenia]

Thank you for the photos! The deep blue is very pretty and would match my wardrobe colors well. I would like to add another alternating pave in YG, and I think I could wear this much more than the malachite.

I really love it. It looks like different colors depending on the lighting. The pictures I showed of me wearing it are about as bright as it ever looks, it can even look black sometimes.
It is darker and less consistent of a color compared to lapis (which i think looks relatively the same in different lighting).
The porcelain is a lot sturdier than malachite too.

 

[nicole0612]

I really love it. It looks like different colors depending on the lighting. The pictures I showed of me wearing it are about as bright as it ever looks, it can even look black sometimes.
It is lighter and less consistent of a color compared to lapis (which i think looks relatively the same in different lighting).
The porcelain is a lot sturdier than malachite too.

I love all blues and greens! I had a little hope for lapis, but that has passed, and since I want carefree stones for pave combos, this one is a beautiful option. I still wish they would release more 10s in alternating pave! Why only malachite!?

 

[kelsenia]

I love all blues and greens! I had a little hope for lapis, but that has passed, and since I want carefree stones for pave combos, this one is a beautiful option. I still wish they would release more 10s in alternating pave! Why only malachite!?

I know… i still want that alternating pave/gmop 10 motif! Never ending wishlist

I also just realized I wrote it was lighter than lapis when i meant darker

In the theme of special orders, do you follow blessvch on instagram? She has the most amazing SO 2-motif blue agate/pavé earrings that I think you would love considering you love blue. These are from her instagram.

 

[nicole0612]

I know… i still want that alternating pave/gmop 10 motif! Never ending wishlist

I also just realized I wrote it was lighter than lapis when i meant darker

In the theme of special orders, do you follow blessvch on instagram? She has the most amazing SO 2-motif blue agate/pavé earrings that I think you would love considering you love blue. These are from her instagram.

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Thank you! Yes I do see her posts on IG and envy quite a few items! Sadly I never wear my 2 motif earrings, they are just too heavy for my thin earlobes, but I do enjoy seeing hers. I will probably SO the earrings at some point since I have the long necklace.