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#46
DS2006 said:
I have thought the same about both RC bracelets. The fact that they are a fraction of the price causes me to really think!
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Hold out my friend! Don’t settle! You already have a nice VCA collection.
Pay the price and get the real deal! You will always still want the original as RC looks like a copycat design.

There is nothing wrong with copycat designs, but if I am true to myself, I will be the first to admit it...I like name brands. I like those iconic VCA quatrefoils, I like my CC logo.

I know not everyone cares about brand names, but I do, and I would rather have one branded luxury piece I love than an armful of regular jewelry.

So... if you like branded jewelry which I would think people in this VCA forum do, hold out!

No need to collect a ton of VCA, just save for the few pieces you truly love.
 
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#48
BigAkoya said:
Hold out my friend! Don’t settle! You already have a nice VCA collection.
Pay the price and get the real deal! You will always still want the original as RC looks like a copycat design.

There is nothing wrong with copycat designs, but if I am true to myself, I will be the first to admit it...I like name brands. I like those iconic VCA quatrefoils, I like my CC logo.

I know not everyone cares about brand names, but I do, and I would rather have one branded luxury piece I love than an armful of regular jewelry.

So... if you like branded jewelry which I would think people in this VCA forum do, hold out!

No need to collect a ton of VCA, just save for the few pieces you truly love.
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Oh, I do agree! Thank you! I have more jewelry than I wear as it is! So I definitely want to only add special pieces I really LOVE at this point! I can't say that I love any brand as much as VCA. However, I really want a select, cohesive set of VCA pieces that I'll really wear and not just buy pieces to collect and sit in boxes. I think of each piece I buy as a future heirloom, so I really have stopped buying random jewelry pieces. Seeing the RC is more of a reality check on prices than anything! :lol:Even though I am not sure I'll ever buy the Perlee Clover bracelet (the current one, not that new thin one), nothing else comes close, as far as I am concerned. (edited to add, I do have a few RC pieces from the past, but they are RC designs and not influenced by a major branded designs)
 
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I was truly surprised to see how similar the Roberto Coin pieces are. It’s kind of a shame, because his more unique designs are really nice and I like them for what they are, not for what they may be similar to.

I have one of his necklaces, a chunky pg necklace with pave links. It’s kind of a generic design but it goes with a lot so I enjoy it, and every once in a while I look at the new pieces. Seeing these bracelets was a bit disappointing.
 
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#50
BigAkoya said:
I would say this... buy the piece you love, regardless of price point.
If the thin appeals to you because it is cheaper, you will still wish for the iconic wider classic Clover.
I plan to get the classic Clover, but I will try on this thin one when it arrives just to say I've tried it on.

I tried on the single row diamond Perlee and it's a bit underwhelming to me. I had to "look" for it.
I also tried on the three row diamond Perlee and it was bit to much bling for me. This is because I wear always wear some type of a big blingy gemstone ring on the same right hand, so add a blingy ring to a blingy bangle and I look like I have something to prove. It's too much, even for me! :biggrin:

So, for me... the classic Clover is just right. Nice and wide, it makes a statement, stands on its own, but you can also wear it with other bling.

If you prefer thin, I think the single row has more wow factor than this new thin clover which seems to be more of a gold bangle vs. a diamond one.

So imagine if they were all the same price... which gives you an ear to ear grin? Or get two!

Hope this helps.
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Well said....i feel your points are very valid and appreciate the advice. I love the regular perlee clover. But just when i think i will pull the trigger, I second guess if I can justify the price for something I won't wear daily.

It will be really interesting to see how they price this one though. I agree that getting a different version because it is cheaper may not satisfy my craving for the original but if this one is significantly cheaper and looks nice in real life , it will be tempting for me.
 
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I hope it’s March... don’t know if I can hold out for the summer lol. I was initially looking at the small JUC with diamonds and stacking with another Cartier or VCA, but I might just put it all towards this new thin perlée. I’m so curious what the price point will be. It does looks like RC but VCA is unmistakable with the exquisite beadwork :love:
 
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#55
mmgoodies said:
I love all Roberto Coin designs, unfortunately their bracelets only come in one size, I wear size 15 in Cartier, so none of RC's bracelet fit. Even VCA and Tiffany's small size are often too big for me....
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I was told by a RC boutique that they can make custom sizes for bracelets - you can even bring your Love or other bangle bracelet and they will match the RC design to that bracelet. I am thinking that the pave Verona RC design is a much better value than the Perlee, yet am still kind of loving the Thin Perlee for the edge design. Will definitely have to see this one in person.
 
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kohl_mascara said:
I hope it’s March... don’t know if I can hold out for the summer lol. I was initially looking at the small JUC with diamonds and stacking with another Cartier or VCA, but I might just put it all towards this new thin perlée. I’m so curious what the price point will be. It does looks like RC but VCA is unmistakable with the exquisite beadwork :love:
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I do not think that you will be satisfied with the small diamond JUC, if I'm being quite honest. I have the full size in both (diamond JUC and Perlee) and they do not compare... the Perlee is striking! If the thin Perlee has even a small amount of the sparkle & wow factor that the full size does, I would suggest you definitely put your money toward this piece when it arrives, hopefully in March. :flowers:

Pictures honestly do the Perlee line as a whole zero justice. :yes:
 
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