Van Cleef in action!

[sbelle]

Oh WOW!
Thank you so much ladies. You all are the best.

Which one would you choose? Seeing pictures did not make it easier. I had a chance tried magic on. But not the flowerlace. Decisions decisions....

I think you are going to have to try them both on to see what you think on you! Pictures are helpful, but seeing them on you own ear will probably make the decision easy for you.

I went through a phase about 5 years ago where I desperately wanted the flowerlace. I tried them on often and they were always on my mind. I have no doubt that I probably declared my love for them here on the forum! But as much as I loved them though I kept buying other pieces, and eventually moved on.

I think it came down to this.... daily wearability. I have a very casual lifestyle and have decided to generally only buy pieces that I could wear on a daily basis. I love wearing diamonds casually so I have been able to integrate most of my VCA wardrobe into daily wear. I have the Magic yg pave earrings and although they have a lot of flash, I find I can wear them very casually. I have no doubt I would do the same with the Magic wg pave. I easily wear the Frivole yg and wg paves casually and in fact the only VCA earrings I own that I haven’t been able to convince myself could be worn casually is my small yg Cosmos earring. Lol — they pack so much “wow” that I have only been able to bring myself to wear them in more dressy situations.

So the question for me is the everyday wearability of the flowerlace. When I tried them on last week I fell back in love with them. They are truly amazing, sitting up on the ear similar to the Frivole earrings. What I just don’t know is whether the size of them makes me rule them out for daily wear — I think it might, for me.

I’m interested to see where you end up — keep us posted!

 

[HADASSA]

@sbelle, I like the points you made about “daily wearability” and “casual lifestyle.”

But you know that may mean different things to different people in the scheme of things.

I know I CANNOT carry off the Flowerlace Earrings. I might be able to do the Pendant with the Fleurette Large WG Earrings, since the Flowerlace Pendant Centre is the Fleurette Design.

I still L[emoji173]️VE them though...

 

[sbelle]

@sbelle, I like the points you made about “daily wearability” and “casual lifestyle.”

But you know that may mean different things to different people in the scheme of things.
...

I totally agree - it is all about the individual ! What works for you might not for me and vice versa.

In today’s world I think one can easily wear earrings that would have been considered only for dressy ocassions in my mother’s day. But only if you feel comfortable and confident wearing them. So the fact the Magic pave work for me casually does not mean they would work the same for anyone else. And the fact the the small yg Cosmos don’t work for me casually doesn’t mean they wouldn’t work for someone else.

I just love that we have so much more freedom today in what we can wear than my mother did years ago!

 

[HADASSA]

I totally agree - it is all about the individual ! What works for you might not for me and vice versa.

In today’s world I think one can easily wear earrings that would have been considered only for dressy ocassions in my mother’s day. But only if you feel comfortable and confident wearing them. So the fact the Magic pave work for me casually does not mean they would work the same for anyone else. And the fact the the small yg Cosmos don’t work for me casually doesn’t mean they wouldn’t work for someone else.

I just love that we have so much more freedom today in what we can wear than my mother did years ago!

Life's too short to just wear things on special occasions but at the same time we have to very situationally aware.

I see a few pairs of earrings on your radar - new 3-Flower Frivole and the Magic WG

 

[texasgirliegirl]

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Funny, I was just thinking about the two of those earrings also and tried them on last week in London. I had the SA take pictures of them on me — the pics aren’t great but you’ll get a little bit of an idea.


ETA: WOW -- sorry for the enormous pictures. Since Photobucket kicked me off, I am not very good at uploading pics.

Are these the small FL earrings?
I am wondering of they have tweeked them since I tried them on years ago.
They seem less "loopy"....

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I think you are going to have to try them both on to see what you think on you! Pictures are helpful, but seeing them on you own ear will probably make the decision easy for you.

I went through a phase about 5 years ago where I desperately wanted the flowerlace. I tried them on often and they were always on my mind. I have no doubt that I probably declared my love for them here on the forum! But as much as I loved them though I kept buying other pieces, and eventually moved on.

I think it came down to this.... daily wearability. I have a very casual lifestyle and have decided to generally only buy pieces that I could wear on a daily basis. I love wearing diamonds casually so I have been able to integrate most of my VCA wardrobe into daily wear. I have the Magic yg pave earrings and although they have a lot of flash, I find I can wear them very casually. I have no doubt I would do the same with the Magic wg pave. I easily wear the Frivole yg and wg paves casually and in fact the only VCA earrings I own that I haven’t been able to convince myself could be worn casually is my small yg Cosmos earring. Lol — they pack so much “wow” that I have only been able to bring myself to wear them in more dressy situations.

So the question for me is the everyday wearability of the flowerlace. When I tried them on last week I fell back in love with them. They are truly amazing, sitting up on the ear similar to the Frivole earrings. What I just don’t know is whether the size of them makes me rule them out for daily wear — I think it might, for me.

I’m interested to see where you end up — keep us posted!

I think that you can wear absolutely anything and can look fabulous.
Like you I was obsessed with the FL earrings years ago. Back then it was a choice between the pave frivole earrings and the FL. Ultimately I decided that the pave frivole earrings were the better choice for me based on my collection and lifestyle. I still love the FL earrings but personally would probably reserve them for special occasions and with a very simple outfit..like a LBD and with my hair pulled back so the earrings can be the star.
The only other drawback for me was seeing a photo of KK wearing them.
That sort of ruined it for me (at the time)....

 

[sbelle]

Are these the small FL earrings?
I am wondering of they have tweeked them since I tried them on years ago.
They seem less "loopy"....

I thought they looked a bit different too. Didn’t there used to be two sizes? The SA told me there is only one size now.

 

[HADASSA]

I thought they looked a bit different too. Didn’t there used to be two sizes? The SA told me there is only one size now.

That's correct - small and medium. Now it's just one size.

 

[4LV]

I think you are going to have to try them both on to see what you think on you! Pictures are helpful, but seeing them on you own ear will probably make the decision easy for you.

I went through a phase about 5 years ago where I desperately wanted the flowerlace. I tried them on often and they were always on my mind. I have no doubt that I probably declared my love for them here on the forum! But as much as I loved them though I kept buying other pieces, and eventually moved on.

I think it came down to this.... daily wearability. I have a very casual lifestyle and have decided to generally only buy pieces that I could wear on a daily basis. I love wearing diamonds casually so I have been able to integrate most of my VCA wardrobe into daily wear. I have the Magic yg pave earrings and although they have a lot of flash, I find I can wear them very casually. I have no doubt I would do the same with the Magic wg pave. I easily wear the Frivole yg and wg paves casually and in fact the only VCA earrings I own that I haven’t been able to convince myself could be worn casually is my small yg Cosmos earring. Lol — they pack so much “wow” that I have only been able to bring myself to wear them in more dressy situations.

So the question for me is the everyday wearability of the flowerlace. When I tried them on last week I fell back in love with them. They are truly amazing, sitting up on the ear similar to the Frivole earrings. What I just don’t know is whether the size of them makes me rule them out for daily wear — I think it might, for me.

I’m interested to see where you end up — keep us posted!

Thank you very much for your wise voice.
I tried the pendant and the ring in the boutique. They did not have the earrings in the store at the time. I think if I ever get anything from this line it will be the earrings. I also believe the Magic will be easier to wear also. I have the small frivole WG and vintage YG paves already, so I wonder the WOW might be the factor that I am looking for. I don't really have any fancy occasions to wear them to but I just want to wear whatever that makes me happy. Lol

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I thought they looked a bit different too. Didn’t there used to be two sizes? The SA told me there is only one size now.

Yes.
In fact, if you compare the pair in your photo to the pair in the other photo they are different.

 

[txrosegirl]

Not really an action pic. My small VCA fam of two pieces Took the shot just before slipping them on me.

i would love to have either one some day so beautiful!!

 

[TankerToad]

I totally agree - it is all about the individual ! What works for you might not for me and vice versa.

In today’s world I think one can easily wear earrings that would have been considered only for dressy ocassions in my mother’s day. But only if you feel comfortable and confident wearing them. So the fact the Magic pave work for me casually does not mean they would work the same for anyone else. And the fact the the small yg Cosmos don’t work for me casually doesn’t mean they wouldn’t work for someone else.

I just love that we have so much more freedom today in what we can wear than my mother did years ago!

Wonderful discussion here
But also wondered what did you decide on the new perle bangle
Not a lot of love for it here but I tried it on recently and really really liked it.
Wondered if you purchased one and how do you like it ?

 

[sbelle]

Wonderful discussion here
But also wondered what did you decide on the new perle bangle
Not a lot of love for it here but I tried it on recently and really really liked it.
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I am not a bracelet person so I don't often see bracelets that tempt me, but for some reason I just loved this one.

I did end up purchasing it and am very happy I did. I love its simple elegance. I don't wear it a lot - because I don't wear bracelets a lot. Typically I just wear a watch as jewelry.

I think you'd like it!

 

[hopingoneday]

I am not a bracelet person so I don't often see bracelets that tempt me, but for some reason I just loved this one.

I did end up purchasing it and am very happy I did. I love its simple elegance. I don't wear it a lot - because I don't wear bracelets a lot. Typically I just wear a watch as jewelry.

I think you'd like it!

I think this bracelet is terrific and seems easy to wear. A lovely piece, congrats!!!

 

[TankerToad]

I think you are going to have to try them both on to see what you think on you! Pictures are helpful, but seeing them on you own ear will probably make the decision easy for you.

I went through a phase about 5 years ago where I desperately wanted the flowerlace. I tried them on often and they were always on my mind. I have no doubt that I probably declared my love for them here on the forum! But as much as I loved them though I kept buying other pieces, and eventually moved on.

I think it came down to this.... daily wearability. I have a very casual lifestyle and have decided to generally only buy pieces that I could wear on a daily basis. I love wearing diamonds casually so I have been able to integrate most of my VCA wardrobe into daily wear. I have the Magic yg pave earrings and although they have a lot of flash, I find I can wear them very casually. I have no doubt I would do the same with the Magic wg pave. I easily wear the Frivole yg and wg paves casually and in fact the only VCA earrings I own that I haven’t been able to convince myself could be worn casually is my small yg Cosmos earring. Lol — they pack so much “wow” that I have only been able to bring myself to wear them in more dressy situations.

So the question for me is the everyday wearability of the flowerlace. When I tried them on last week I fell back in love with them. They are truly amazing, sitting up on the ear similar to the Frivole earrings. What I just don’t know is whether the size of them makes me rule them out for daily wear — I think it might, for me.

I’m interested to see where you end up — keep us posted!

So it’s funny I see these earrings in sort of the opposite way:
The Flowerlace earrings feel casual for my lifestyle right now- they wouldn’t be appropriate (IMO) with a business suit - fabulous as they are, to me they read: whimsical and summery -
Can see them worn with soft blue denim cropped pants and a crisp white shirt,
or with white pencil jeans, blue and white striped t shirt- or worn with summer dresses - solid cotton swing skirt or floral in flowing silk.
To me they don’t feel serious or evening at all, but instead charming -
Maybe worn on a summer evening in a garden or to a wedding or an outdoor ball with a filmy chiffon gown.
The Flowerlace are (for me) something to look forward to when I retire and the sun is always shining and my life and wardrobe are both more relaxed -
Isn’t it wonderful how we are all can have different impressions of the same jewelry?
That’s what makes this forum fun [emoji274]