Thank you!! You really do know how to put things in perspective. I think I've made my decision thanks to you.Okay... so... I did not want to assume it was YG, but I had a hunch which is why I brought it up. And yes, it looks 1980s to me which is why I made that comment about YG and diamonds.
I think any piece over $100K, all diamonds only, should be set in platinum. Otherwise, to me, it looks dated and a bit like costume jewelry set in YG which I know it is not. That's just me, and I want to share it for another point of view on choice of metal.
I think if you love the design, get it. But honestly, based on what you wrote, it sounds like you like it more because it's cheap. I think if you love it because it's a good price, I would not dive in. I honestly think the price is cheap because it is YG and 1980s, but some people like that look and you might love it. My honest opinion though... YG and all diamonds is not a great look for this type of necklace. WG is at least better, but platinum is the reference. Again... my opinion only to help see a different point of view. I am sure Joan Collins would disagree with me.
Can you splurge and go for the Snowflake?It is pure awesomeness and looks so good on... it's thick and bold, yet it is also airy and artistic. I have zero place to wear that necklace, and I am not shy about wearing blingy jewelry. But if I did have places where I would wear that necklace regularly (e.g. not just going to a show/play/symphony), I would sacrifice buying other pieces and get it.
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It sounds like Big Akoya helped you make a decision, but I was just going to say almost the same thing she did. I am sure the price is tempting since it is a vintage piece, but if I saw that out somewhere, I would not automatically know it was Cartier since it isn't a well known or iconic design. I agree with her that platinum with diamonds for a very formal piece like that would always be in style, but yg will not. Unless you go to a lot of formal events, I think you'd get so much more wear out of the Perlee Clover bracelet as well as the additional things you could buy at that price point.
This is soooo beautiful on you!! Are you considering getting it?
Snowflake is my ultimate VCA HG!! Where is my money tree?!! lol
I love the Snowflake collection too, and it's platinum (you know my pet peeve with VCA and WG
), but no, I passed on it. I didn't realize you are considering this too. I am sure you already tried it on, it's an amazing piece.I love the Snowflake collection too, and it's platinum (you know my pet peeve with VCA and WG
Lol about VCA and WG!!
I've been after this collection right from the beginning. But the price point!!
I would for sure get this and/or the bracelet and/or the pendant....if I ever came across them on the secondhand market at reasonable pricing.
Here's a pic of me "modelling" the small pendant. I seriously considered getting that vs the pave magic Alhambra. But the price difference is still too much.
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That pendant looks beautiful on you! It looks like the large size on you, a bonus!... you must be petite. It's gorgeous. Maybe get it for a big birthday.
If you wear short pendants, I think the pendant is so much more wearable as an everyday piece than the choker necklace. I can totally see you wearing that pendant with your outfits. Camilla is a fan of the Snowflake too, she has the pendant (I think she has the large one) and the matching drop earrings.
That pendant looks beautiful on you! It looks like the large size on you, a bonus!... you must be petite. It's gorgeous. Maybe get it for a big birthday.
If you wear short pendants, I think the pendant is so much more wearable as an everyday piece than the choker necklace. I can totally see you wearing that pendant with your outfits. Camilla is a fan of the Snowflake too, she has the pendant (I think she has the large one) and the matching drop earrings.
Yes, I am tiny. I've had a couple of big birthdays already, haha. But there is another one coming up in a few years' time. Thanks for enabling!
)I do agree with you, not that I think I'd ever be able to afford the choker necklace tbh, alas.
These two RdN beauties need to get out more often 
The gmop special order still has my heart
Dressing up with nowhere to go but a car ride due to the lockdown in my city. At least I got to take her out!
