Thought - Van Cleef Vintage 20 vs Magic 16 or 11

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hi everyone!

As our family prep for the holidays, I find myself obsessing over my next potential purchase- choice is either a 10+10 vintage MOP vs the 16 or 11 Magic MOP necklace.

Are there any recommendations that you might have or pros or cons for either option? I want to be able to wear them both daytime and evening. If I get the vintage - it allows me to get the 2 MOP magic earrings as well.

Thankyou and Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays to all!
 
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If I were taller I would get the 16 - no question. But it hangs below my belly button [emoji45]

I vote for the 20, which you can wrap as a 10. For myself don’t see the point of two tens as I like the short necklace doubled.

Either way can’t go wrong!
 
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doloresmia said:
If I were taller I would get the 16 - no question. But it hangs below my belly button [emoji45]

I vote for the 20, which you can wrap as a 10. For myself don’t see the point of two tens as I like the short necklace doubled.

Either way can’t go wrong!
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Thanks Doloresmia! At 5ft 5, I am worried about length - my kind SA told me that the Magic would have to be worn double and is more appropriate for the evening.

I feel I’m ready to pull the trigger on something from VCA - but choosing pieces to build a family of items is tough! I’ll go to the boutique and try a few magic pieces , the 20 MOP and also the perlee bracelet once more.
 
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Hobbiezm said:
Thanks Doloresmia! At 5ft 5, I am worried about length - my kind SA told me that the Magic would have to be worn double and is more appropriate for the evening.

I feel I’m ready to pull the trigger on something from VCA - but choosing pieces to build a family of items is tough! I’ll go to the boutique and try a few magic pieces , the 20 MOP and also the perlee bracelet once more.
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I’m 5’4 but definitely buying a 16: the yellow gold onyx, white/gray mop. I’m wearing it long and doubled. Good luck.
 
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I love the 16 but am too short to wear it.
Not a huge fan of it doubled. Too busy looking on my 5’1” frame.
If you get the two 10’s you will have many options. A single 10 (short) the look of a 20 (long), and should you like the look of the 20 wrapped twice, wearing two 10’s won’t shift.
You can wrap them around your wrist several times and have s bracelet.
Very versatile.
 
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VCA21 said:
Hi, i have 16 and i must agree with texasgirliegirl, two 10's will be more versatile.
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Dear Texasgirliegirl ( how awesome is that name especially when I live in HTown) and VCA 21- thanks for your feedback. I am leaning towards the 10+10 combo for many reasons... the versatility, the price and also if I ever want to pass on to children it’s easy to have multiple pieces. I must try on the 11 though before I decide - I see the post below and it’s incredible as well!
 
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Hobbiezm said:
Ok NakedMosher- these pics are enablers indeed!!! It’s stunning especially looped twice. Reason I am hesitant- I attended the year end dinner by VCA and most of the lovely ladies were showcasing Magic collection. I was in love and my SA told me for evening wear , the magic is eye catching but versatility might be at the vintage. I love how it showcases your highlights and it looks lovely on you. I have dark hair - and am thinking of pulling the plug and investing in 2 or 3 pieces all together. Another lovely
Person on the forum said - in buying shoes or bags, the money spent could have easily gone towards jewelry that lasts a lifetime!

Thanks again - taking Mod shots is always appreciated by not just me but by so many on the forum!
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nakedmosher2of3 said:
The 11 motif magic is one of my favorite VCA pieces and will be my next purchase for sure. To me it looks a bit more contemporary but is extremely wearable either Long or doubled. Happy to add these enabling pics too! Good luck with your decision!

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This is a tough one, as don't think you can go wrong. I love, love, love my 16 tricolor and am only 5'4". It's definitely more dressy. I have a 10 and a 5 that I usually wear together, but I often wish it was a 20. I'm OCD so the clasp showing always drives me a little batty internally.
I love the 11, and nakedmosher2of3 wears it so beautifully! I also wish I'd bought that instead of my 10. I guess it's a sure sign I'm getting older: I love longer necklaces now and the bigger the stones, the better LOL!
 
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If you are only going to get one set, get the two tens.

But there is something to be said for the 16-motif. I have it in the YG, gray/white MOP with onyx combo and it makes me smile every time I wear it. I even wear it with my YG MOP 10-motif or my YG Onyx 20-motif. I’m 5’1.5”. When I do this, I wear very simple clean lined clothing, e.g. The Row, Brunello Cuccinelli sweaters or dresses.
 
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purseinsanity said:
This is a tough one, as don't think you can go wrong. I love, love, love my 16 tricolor and am only 5'4". It's definitely more dressy. I have a 10 and a 5 that I usually wear together, but I often wish it was a 20. I'm OCD so the clasp showing always drives me a little batty internally.
I love the 11, and nakedmosher2of3 wears it so beautifully! I also wish I'd bought that instead of my 10. I guess it's a sure sign I'm getting older: I love longer necklaces now and the bigger the stones, the better LOL!
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Thanks so much for your input- the 11 is something I haven’t had the opportunity to wear or try on but when making the final decision I’ll def take it into account.
 
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etoupebirkin said:
If you are only going to get one set, get the two tens.

But there is something to be said for the 16-motif. I have it in the YG, gray/white MOP with onyx combo and it makes me smile every time I wear it. I even wear it with my YG MOP 10-motif or my YG Onyx 20-motif. I’m 5’1.5”. When I do this, I wear very simple clean lined clothing, e.g. The Row, Brunello Cuccinelli sweaters or dresses.
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There is something so uniquely beautiful about layering pieces on a simple background. I prefer neutral colors and lines - so your advice is greatly appreciated
 
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