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Thank you for the pic!! Your VCA collection is TDF
I thought Frivole large would be same size as Socrates earrings but I am surprised that it is bigger.
This is a subjective statement as some people wear their bling with shorts while others think a 10 motif stone necklace is too dressy. Hence, this is really about you.
My thoughts...
It's a beautiful necklace, but it seems it's not practical for you. You have not worn it since the wedding. You are thinking of wearing it out to dinner, but you have not, and it's been a year. Odds are, you won't wear it to dinner as you would have done so already.
My vote then is to sell it, take the money and buy something you will love and will wear. It's just sitting now, a waste.
Also, forget about keeping it to pass to down to your kids... that's one of the great romantic marketing myths to justify buying a big ticket item. This necklace is a piece the owner has to love and want; this necklace is not for everyone. If this necklace is inherited, my guess is the person will just sell it for the cash.
That's just my two cents. I hope it helps in your decision. Good luck!
Thank you very much for your advice. I will think about it. The question is that I adore the necklace and it's a pity to get rid of it. Selling it is an option, on the other hand I can try to wear it often, not only for "dressy events" and forget all about. I will think and make a decission. Thank you very much for your help.
My vote is wear this necklace with everything ! And why not?? .....unless it’s unsafe to do so.
You’ll no doubt lose money if you sell it- and if you still love it then wear the heck out of it. Don’t save it - save it for what? Life is short.
Love the idea of styling it with denim and a crisp white shirt or even white t shirt. Are you a career woman ? Wear with a dark suit. There was a magazine spread/ article a few years again in CS Chicgo that showed this exact necklace with with a white shirt on a local business women- I was so taken with the look I cut it out to save for inspiration.
It didn’t look fussy or over the top - it looked wonderful. Perfect really.
The nice thing about diamonds is they match anything -
As this five motif sometimes is partially hidden by a blouse or shirt when worn, it wont always show in its full glory anyway.
And besides I’ve found when I wear my pave necklaces or pendants no one thinks they are real anyway.
So there is that
Make it your signature jewelry. Like a uniform - wear it so much people who know you will hardly notice it because it’s just part of your look.
My vote is wear this necklace with everything ! And why not?? .....unless it’s unsafe to do so.
You’ll no doubt lose money if you sell it- and if you still love it then wear the heck out of it. Don’t save it - save it for what? Life is short.
Love the idea of styling it with denim and a crisp white shirt or even white t shirt. Are you a career woman ? Wear with a dark suit. There was a magazine spread/ article a few years again in CS Chicgo that showed this exact necklace with with a white shirt on a local business women- I was so taken with the look I cut it out to save for inspiration.
It didn’t look fussy or over the top - it looked wonderful. Perfect really.
The nice thing about diamonds is they match anything -
As this five motif sometimes is partially hidden by a blouse or shirt when worn, it wont always show in its full glory anyway.
And besides I’ve found when I wear my pave necklaces or pendants no one thinks they are real anyway.
So there is that
Make it your signature jewelry. Like a uniform - wear it so much people who know you will hardly notice it because it’s just part of your look.
I simply adore your explanation "life is short". I've always considered diamonds as an evening item, but it's about time to think about them as a part of a "work uniform", not every day but from time to time. Thank you very much for the idea. Part of it hidden in a white blouse. That sounds a good option. Thanks!
Yes, some of you have told me to do so! That makes me think you are right! Thanks!
Well, I never thought about this jewellery worn with casual wear, but all of you make me change my mind. It's great to share other's points of view. Thanks!
Do you still have this? Care to share?
I am trying to get greater wear for everything, especially nicer clothes. No longer separating work and weekend clothes. Trying to do diamonds everyday!
Since COVID, I am in a striped tee, skinny Bermuda shorts or skinny jeans all day, but I always wear my bling. Recently, I've been into loose linen sweaters. I used to wear stiff suits when I was travelling weekly, but no more.
For casual clothes, I think of jewelry as playful, a big pop of bling, the blingy-er, the more playful.
I think we get overly sensitive when we see photos on Instagram and even on this forum when people are dressed so nicely wearing their bling.
For me, Alhambra, Frivole, Lotus... they look great with my striped tee and shorts... it pulls an outfit together and looks so casual chic.
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Wear it! Dress it down. It goes everywhere! I would wear it everyday, even with a t-shirt and jeans. It's stunning.