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Love it on you so much!
I'd like to hear your opinion on this necklace and the bracelet (pave and GMOP in RG), if i'm correct, you own both
Which one you enjoy more? I'm debating between these two. Necklace i plan to purchase, but bracelet is so beautiful too 
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For me personally the bracelet is a piece I wear everyday. The necklace is something I wear when I would go out and is spectacular but it’s still to me it’s not a piece I would wear on a daily errand. I got the bracelet first personally.Love it on you so much!
I'd like to hear your opinion on this necklace and the bracelet (pave and GMOP in RG), if i'm correct, you own both
I saw on Pinterest that it was worn the other way: so as long as I get a bigger size I think it might work.
now I have a serious question: is this ring worth it? Ihave been in love with it for over fifteen years and finally want to get it. But I see second hand pieces selling 10k less (not my size otherwise I’d get it) - and I can’t claim a vat here in the U.K., so is this ring absolutely worth £28.5k? I got the large diamond Alhambra pendant and barely worn it... so I’m on the fence. My loving it is 10/10, but just trying to be realistic??? Please help me
This is, hands down, my favourite piece of jewellery - even more so than my 5.318ct ering and any of my other VCA pieces. I used to wear it a lot, like most days, even to go grocery shopping! lol. I don't wear it as much now, but still look at it or at least pics of my hands wearing it when it's in the vault. It's soooo beautiful and I ADORE it.
I also paid full price for this piece, inclg sales tax. I have zero regret getting it.
15 years is a long time to want something. But only you can decide if you're gonna be in love with it, and whether it'd be worth it for you.
The only thing I'd caution you on is that this ring is larger-than-life. It's super blingy and super showy. Is that something that would resonate with you? Put it another way: what is the reason(s) for you not to wear your Alhambra pave pendant? Might the same reason(s) be applicable in the case of the Lotus ring too? Personally, I don't find the Alhambra pave pendant too loud or too blingy and it's actually on my wishlist. But if this is the reason for you not wearing the pendant, I'd think twice about the Lotus ring.
I really like your answer and your reasoning! So my lifestyle has changed quite dramatically since I left my ex husband (not because of less money or something like that) but I have shifted my view on the world and also left Dubai and back in London where anything expensive automatically stands out! When I go out I still wear my full on bling, my rose gold Rolly and I have quite a collection of Cartier panther, De Grisogono pieces (stupid decision of 20s to fall in love with the brand that is now bankrupt) and many more. But during the day I’m at the office working in finance and I noticed even simple Clour I’m doing sports and chilling with my fam, so I’d only wear it when I go out.... Which I think will be less as I’m pregnant with my second child....
the reason why I don’t wear my Alhambra is because I am kind of used to my diamond cross and going to the vault changing my pieces I find tiresome also ideally I want to change the chain as the one it was sold with is just soooo long!
Finally, I have so much jewellery that by the time the turn gets to the Alhambra - time passes!
the beauty of VCA is that it makes very classical timeless pieces (not like de grisogono - shade I know) so I can pick it up whenever and it will still be relevant!
I love the concept of the two finger ring - I have always been a punk at heart and anything different always grabbed my attention. I have checked other rings on VCA and I find them a bit too girly...
So what do you reckon? Yay?
If nay, what would you suggest I take a look at? I want to celebrate my 35th and the birth of my second kid so I want something special....
Hmm...I am from London originally and have been back there almost every year. I don't usually wear expensive stuff while I am there, opting for more casual items like VCA MOP or other less showy pieces of jewellery, though I did once wear my Cartier ceramic pave Love and people didn't seem to recognise it which was good! lol
35th b'day and the birth of your 2nd child are both memory occasions and worth celebrating! {{notice I am enabling you, lol}}.
If you don't like girly, I would NOT get the Lotus ring. I find it ultra-feminine and being a super girly girl, I fell in love with it the very first time I laid my eyes on it. How about the Socrate btw ring which is far more wearable. I also like Plume for its understated elegance but since it's now discontinued, you might have a hard time finding it. Or Contes d'Hiver which is new-ish but something different.
Oh btw, the chain on your pendant, can't you wear it doubled up?
ETA: if I ever come across a Plume in my size on the secondhand market, I'd snap it up in a heartbeat!
Really!???? I find lotus less girly than the other ones you mentioned! What a difference in views!
the moment you gave me a green light with enabling i started skimming the rest of your post problem is - that ring has been in my mind forever and it is not going anywhere.... so I think I just need to bite the bullet and dive in!
you see, you get what I mean re London - it’s NOT the place for bling. I am originally from Russia and I lived in Dubai / there whatever you have - the girl next to you can easilytop it up!
After our conversation I’m tempted to order online as I see size 55 (and that’s my index size) but at same time I’m thinking I only have few days to wait until harrods opens and at least get some loyalty points for that bad boy (if I can’t get VaT) ridiculous I know, to splash 28.5k and still shop around for loyalty points...
where do you live? USA?
Do you like the Cerf volant in between fingers ring? There’s one on VC size 51. Gorgeous
Lol. Very different POVs indeed!!
I adore Dubai, for many reasons and being able to bling it up there is amongst them!
CONGRATS on the making the decision!! I'd would definitely go try the Lotus ring on. Sizing can be a bit tricky. My ring finger size is 46 and I had to take the 47 (well, that was the smallest they had at that time). I wear it open on my left hand and on my right closed. If I'd bought 46, it wouldn't fit on my right hand, and even at 47 I can't wear it open on right hand.
Thanks for the tip re the Cerfs Volants. Not my cup of tea, I am afraid. Sacrilege, I know!
Oh your fingers are teeeeny. My ring finger is 51/52 and I assume 55 for index! I am left handed and I feel my right hand is thicker so yeah you are right I must try it out first!
Plus points!!!!
I can’t wait...
My favorite and most used VCA piece:
