I picked the size that, when worn not separated, the ring fits on my right hand ring finger. None of the sizes worked for me to wear on multiple fingers (like both middle or ring finger). So I chose which was my favourite finger to wear it on and went with that.
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I picked the size that, when worn not separated, the ring fits on my right hand ring finger. None of the sizes worked for me to wear on multiple fingers (like both middle or ring finger). So I chose which was my favourite finger to wear it on and went with that.
You know it... I am now in my "butterfly" phase ... I don't think I ever left it. If the global economic outlook is more certain, I will have grabbed everything butterfly - there is something so delightful and whimsical in VCA's butterfly.
Resharing some old photos - not all had been picked up by me yet ....
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These are all sooo gorgeous, and I am in love with all the lapis and turquoise !!! I hope we can wear butterflies after 50, because I am already past that and I love VCA butterflies, flowers, and clovers! If I am too old for them, I need to know before I spend more money!
In reality, I do sometimes think I am too old, however, I don't think anyone in my local life really cares that much about jewelry or even notices! So I guess I just collect it because I like it! (I just realized I need the blue agate which is a little more casual than the lapis bracelet, too!)
Speaking of lapis, here's my bracelet just hanging out this morning....
There is no such thing as too old for VCA or its butterfly. That is a myth people tell you so that you will sell your beauties.These are all sooo gorgeous, and I am in love with all the lapis and turquoise !!! I hope we can wear butterflies after 50, because I am already past that and I love VCA butterflies, flowers, and clovers! If I am too old for them, I need to know before I spend more money!
Totally love your lapis/pave bracelet. So rich and beautiful. So glad you are having fun. Enjoy and keep the photos coming!
There is no such thing as too old for VCA or its butterfly. That is a myth people tell you so that you will sell your beauties.
Totally love your lapis/pave bracelet. So rich and beautiful. So glad you are having fun. Enjoy and keep the photos coming!
Love the first comment!!! I hadn't thought of that!
Thank you! I love the bracelet so much!
Can I just say how gorgeous this is! Also that it decided to rest on colour matching bottle of perfume!
Do you wear the bracelet on its own or with a watch or stacked?
Grrrrr i don’t remember I am sorry I just looked at the ring and earrings and inside I see and A with a dot on top of it next to all hallmarks. I don’t remember the name from the top of my head
Thank you! Yes, it was attracted to something that matched it in color!
I love royal blue and gold! I thought the lapis and gold pave butterflies you tried on were gorgeous! I haven't been anywhere to wear it yet! But I will not stack it because the lapis is fragile and I don't want to put scratches and wear on the motifs.
By no means I wanted to offend any ladies who are in their 50s! I only referred to myself that I am not sure I will find the butterflies relevant when I reach that age. Maybe they will feel too young for me.These are all sooo gorgeous, and I am in love with all the lapis and turquoise !!! I hope we can wear butterflies after 50, because I am already past that and I love VCA butterflies, flowers, and clovers! If I am too old for them, I need to know before I spend more money!
I shut up now
By no means I wanted to offend any ladies who are in their 50s! I only referred to myself that I am not sure I will find the butterflies relevant when I reach that age. Maybe they will feel too young for me.
I shut up now
Oh, no worries!!! I was just kidding! Over time our tastes may certainly change. I have found that sticking with mostly classic jewelry has stood the test of time, and VCA certainly is classic and timeless! I hope I will have the chance to wear it at 80!
I’ve had so many bad experiences at Hermes
I’ve had so many bad experiences with Hermes, just bad attitude from SA’s and no customer service at all that I don’t even go anymore. I always feel so small when I go in coz they take one look at me and they do an about face.
Yeah, for some reason SAs here in london are very stuck up. I did receive a call apologising for the experience, but I’m still left with a bitter taste.
To cast your wondering aside, just put it on and let us see? It’s going to be easier to judge I think (at least for me who doesn’t know as much as other ladies here about VCA).
I tried to do this 15motive trick with agate yesterday and learnt something new for myself: 10 looks elegant on me, 20 looks (2 of them) looks fun wrapped or hanging, but 15 is the length I really didn’t like on myself, it finished on top of my breasts and looked strange (maybe because I’m tall? Or long body or whatever it is)
The blue agate is available both in Harrods and on the website, so no, it’s not harder to find but I agree, it would he my second purchase.
by the way I had a thought last night to order the CO Agate MA and hang it on the 10 necklace - I think it could look nice no? I love that you can play around with these pieces!
Re butterflies, I did love the pop of colour but the more I think of them, the more I am sure I will get tired of them. Truth be told, I had a crivelli butterfly large pace ring that moved when I walked and I sold it (partially because I am clumsy and it was too precious, but also because I got tired of it)!
And I’m definitely not going to be one of those wealthy regal old women you described probably living in mansions full of million dollar art pieces. I wanna retire in style somewhere in Barbados where I can drink rum and dance calypso when I’m 70!
i don't have the hammered gold to compare to, though. here is a photo of my old carnelian 10 (which i have since exchanged for the 20) linked to onyx just for reference.
I am not a huge fan of the 15 length either BUT i wanted the guilloche in all forms AND if you wear it as a lariat it looks awesome. meaning, clip the bracelet to the necklace but leave 5 motifs hanging. It adds a lot of interest without keeping it at an odd length.
kind of how she has it in this photo but front not back, although this way looks good as well.
also i wonder if having a 20 onyx and 10 onyx and 15 guilloche might be cool or is it boring??
do they make the 20 in hammered white gold? it could almost look like pave. see photo!
i agree, unless it's your "thing", butterflies may become tiring. if you love them, then you cant do better than a VCA butterfly!
i have one birkin, originally purchased on bond street in london, one kelly, and one evelyne. i would like a picotin. picotin is actually my dream bag for a long time. i tried to buy one in paris one year and they wouldn't show me any without an appointment! so i purchased a large cashmere shawl instead. my sister in law works for Hermes corporate. they are touch and go ...sometimes friendly, sometimes no.