My SA was able to find the 16 motif sweet Alhambra necklace. What do you all think? Form me, this is more dressy than the vintage RG pave pendant I have but casual enough for me to wear to work.
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I would personally go with Vintage. The Sweet motifs are a bit small for me and do not pack the same punch as Vintage. Keep in mind Sweets was made for children hence everything is kid-size. When you wear the strand long (not doubled), the motifs disappear even more.
Vintage is the classic size, and it's iconic. I really think you could pull off Vintage for sure.
Also for me... I plan to wear my Vintage motif pieces well into my older years. I worry you might find Sweets too tiny as you get older.
On casual vs. dressy, I think both your choices can be casual, not dressy at all. If you are deciding between the pendant and this Sweets 16, I vote Sweets 16. I think the pendant is small and can get lost. The Sweets 16 makes more of an impact. I also do not think the Sweets 16 is dressy at all. It's basically a gold chain with a few four leaf clovers/quatrefoils, very casual. It's just a lot of chain which might cause you to think it's more dressy, but many people wear long chains daily, with jeans, shorts, etc.
Just my two cents. Good luck on what you decide.
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Thank you for the reply!
I have 10 motif onyx and 10 motif MOP necklaces. In terms of pendants, I have RG pave vintage Alhambra Pendant, YG Guilloche pendant, MOP mini RdN pendant and Magic Malachite pendant. I wear them all equally and cant pick a favorite!
I got the 16 motif RG necklace with the idea that it would be my hammered gold/causal piece and I would add 10 motif RG Guilloche necklace as a dressy option if and when VCA releases it.
Thanks for that update on what you have.Thank you for the reply!
I have 10 motif onyx and 10 motif MOP necklaces. In terms of pendants, I have RG pave vintage Alhambra Pendant, YG Guilloche pendant, MOP mini RdN pendant and Magic Malachite pendant. I wear them all equally and cant pick a favorite!
I got the 16 motif RG necklace with the idea that it would be my hammered gold/causal piece and I would add 10 motif RG Guilloche necklace as a dressy option if and when VCA releases it.
With that in mind... ooh ooh ooh... you need a 20 motif Vintage hammered gold! The most classic, original piece of all! It screams VCA, and I say that in a good way!
Thank you for the reply!
I have 10 motif onyx and 10 motif MOP necklaces. In terms of pendants, I have RG pave vintage Alhambra Pendant, YG Guilloche pendant, MOP mini RdN pendant and Magic Malachite pendant. I wear them all equally and cant pick a favorite!
I got the 16 motif RG necklace with the idea that it would be my hammered gold/causal piece and I would add 10 motif RG Guilloche necklace as a dressy option if and when VCA releases it.
Rose gold looks so pretty on you! I think I'd have to agree with Big Akoya, though, that a 20 hammered gold is going to be a better long term purchase than sweet.
Beautiful!
I suddenly come up with an idea as to how to wear it in different way. Since you have the RG pave vintage pendant. You can wear the 16 motif long in a single strand and then also wear the RG pave pendant. This way, there are two layers. One acts like a chocker then 16 motif adds the swinging effect.Thank you for the reply!
I have 10 motif onyx and 10 motif MOP necklaces. In terms of pendants, I have RG pave vintage Alhambra Pendant, YG Guilloche pendant, MOP mini RdN pendant and Magic Malachite pendant. I wear them all equally and cant pick a favorite!
I got the 16 motif RG necklace with the idea that it would be my hammered gold/causal piece and I would add 10 motif RG Guilloche necklace as a dressy option if and when VCA releases it.
Thank you! If I was choosing between 10 motif vintage and 16 motif sweet, my choice would have definitely been the 10 motif. 16 motif and pendants are casual and they would get more wear for my lifestyle. Also I want a stone or Guilloche 10 motif in RG and 16 motif sweet hammered.
Just wow! So beautiful, it looks great on you I think you can also layer it with the vintage pave pendant I saw it on forum somewhere it looked so effortlessly chique! I love 16 motif and I don’t agree on being too small with age, it depends on your style and You already have 10 motif so this would be a different style, personally I would choose this necklace over 10 or 20 because layering is possible. You could even layer with magic pendant, I am biased though but I love this necklace
Thank you!
Because of 16 motifs, I think this is still a substantial piece and a different look to 10 motif. I don’t think this will look small with age. My mom is in her 60s, she has always preferred minimal jewelry and for her even this 16 motif would be a special occasion piece.
This looks lovely doubled and your RG VA Pavé pendant will add some MORE sparkle.
How does the weight compare to your 10-MOP?
VCA plays a relatively smaller role here, but I did buy the rose gold perlee bracelet just to match with the RG serpenti...
Love your Dior topVCA plays a relatively smaller role here, but I did buy the rose gold perlee bracelet just to match with the RG serpenti...
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