My latest earrings! I have been thinking on these for last 3 years and finally got it.
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I know what you mean! In the past I have known to say no to certain pieces only to come back to it later! I might try the earrings a few more times just to see. It was not love at first sight but then I had such high expectations from it, maybe that’s why I feel a little let down!Great photos! I love the earrings on you as I like bling. Yes I plan to get the same earrings, but in the WG diamond pave. I like the 9 flowers, but it's too short. I don't wear short necklaces as my tops are mostly round/scoop necks, so I feel short necklaces/pendants compete with the neckline and looks sloppy on me. That's just me. I prefer long necklaces such as the 20 motif, and I asked the SA if VCA could make a long version of the 9 flowers necklace, make it like a 20 motif long necklace. VCA said no.That's when my SA suggested the Very Large Pendant/Clip to try. I will try it, but I know myself, and it's not going to be a big enough statement piece as a lone pendant.
I think the earrings are so beautiful, and they really sparkle, different than Alhambra which shows more gold material especially with the center dot. But I certainly get it if you don't like it. But... are you sure? Try them on again?
After seeing your post, I can't wait until next month myself to get the earrings! Then I need to decide on what other piece to get to make my trip worthwhile... the clover bangle was at the top of the list for me, but I recently saw the movie Crazy Rich Asians as I heard there is a lot of bling in that movie. There sure is! Eleanor (the mom) wears a Lotus ring in the final scene, and that did it for me. That ring just popped on her. Now I want one.
Congrats again! I am sure you are so excited get these pieces!
Okay, I totally understand your feelings on short necklaces. Would adding two 9 flowers put together look weird? I wonder. Maybe you can try that out in April when you go to the store?
Oh, I love the Lotus ring! It’s such a statement piece! If it came in rose gold I would have honestly been all over it but somehow white gold looks horrible on me! My only platinum piece is my celebration Tiffany ring. Everything else is either rose or yellow gold.
Please post pics of everything you try at the store in April! I am looking forward to admiring them
I am so glad you got these! You know I am a fan and now I feel enabledMy latest earrings! I have been thinking on these for last 3 years and finally got it.
Can’t wait to get the Frivole ring! It’s so gorgeous in person! I feel pictures don’t do it justice!Stunning!
i’d love to see pics of the very long frivole pendant if you get a chance to try it on — i’m considering it as well
Lucky on Lucky paired with a light maxi skirt and plain yellow tank top because it is 80 degrees out today.
Since we're talking Frivole here for the moment, here are some photos I dug up of my WG version. The first photo is a selfie, so it's flipped. I actually wear it on my right ring finger like the second photo. The last photo is one my SA sent me of the Very Large pendant. It's the same photo as on the website, but I posted it here with the other photos so you can see the size. It's not as big as I would like for a long pendant, so I worry it will kind of just fade into the background.
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You should ask them to change out the existing post for a longer post and screw the post onto the top hole. I had the same issues as you. I was really annoyed by the bottom showing so my SA told me to extend the post and move it up so the flower isn’t sitting so high up, showing the bottoms. Now my Frivoles are slightly lower (but not drooping) and you can hardly see the bottom attachment. The longer post also helps to not pinch my ears as much.
Please would you be so kind as to show more photos of you wearing long necklaces just to give me some ideas of how it can be styled? Thank you
That’s a great idea! Thank you so much for letting me know. I am going to ask my SA!
Absolutely stunning! The Frivole BTF ring looks phenomenal on you! The pairing with earrings and the long pendant in my opinion would look amazing. I feel the pendant has a great presence. I have not seen it person but it looks pretty substantial not to mention gorgeous. I am looking forward to pictures of you trying everything at the store in April!
Hi! I've always shyed away from the camera, and a hand shot is probably the extent of my photos.
But I would be happy to share ideas...
To me, a long necklace (not a long pendant) is a super versatile piece of jewelry. You can wear a long necklace such as a 20 motif everywhere. I work in corporate, so when I was flying, I was wearing business suits to meet with clients. Off hours, I am the complete opposite of my stiff suit look. I dress super casual, think round neck top, skinny jeans, and Chanel ballets flat. For summer, round neck tops, skinny white Bermuda shorts, and Chanel espadrilles. Very very casual.
I am short and small boned, 5' 2", and 108 lbs. All my friends are amazons compared to me. I have a friend that is 5' 10" and one that is near 6' tall.
I am not model tall, but I am of the mind that small petite women look great in bold jewelry. They almost need it as it pops and makes a presence. Dainty jewelry does not do it for me.A long necklace works with everything... you can wear it with a round neck, vneck, collared shirt, turtleneck, long flowing tunic, t-shirt, belted top. I cannot say the same about a short necklace or pendant. Short necklaces or pendants look beautiful against bare skin (e.g. think vneck or open collar). But to me, they compete and look sloppy/messy with round/scoop/ballet necklines.
For you, since we are on the VCA forum here, I think you are asking about the 20 motif as I am wearing one in my first photo (good eye!). You can see how casual I wear it. My top is a striped top. I was also wearing skinny jeans and red Chanel ballet flats (my wanna be French look
). Very casual. What you don't see is I am also wearing my matching Alhambra MOP earrings and bracelet with the 20 motif.One other comment I want to add, high price does not mean formal wear. It is the design that dictates formality. A 20 motif is nothing more than a quatrefoil/four leaf clover station necklace at it's purest. A Frivole ring is nothing more than a diamond flower ring. Station necklaces and flower rings can be found in all price points, including costume jewelry. These are simple classic designs and can be worn casual.
That's just my point of view, and I hope it was helpful. If you are considering a 20 motif, I would highly recommend it. It is a very wearable piece.