Love your malachite! But that Frivole, it's just gorgeous. I can never get enough!
Your outfits are pretty as well.
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Your outfits are pretty as well.
(To our mods) I know the pic wasn't really an "In Action" shot (as per the thread title) but I wanted to respond to the series of the discussion here earlier so I hope its ok I add this below...Thank you for sharing this! I really appreciate you taking the time to try this on!
After seeing it, I think Cosmos oynx is pass for me.
The WG bezel as I mentioned is what really annoys me when I saw it in on the website. I can clearly see it in the photo. Quite frankly, for me, as I stated in the other post... I was a bit worried the ring would like a oynx sterling silver ring, and to me, it does. Not to mention, this ring does not wow me at all. Not enough bling, not big enough, no elegance, no pop. That's me of course, but I'm the type that likes really blingy and big rings.
I agree the ring is aging. My words would be harsh and angry.
It's the black oynx. Black can be very aging with certain styles. Yes, black can be edgey, but that ring is heart-shaped flowers, so definitely NOT an edgey theme. Alhambra is more architectural and can have the edgey vibe. But not Cosmos. It's my opinion of course, and everyone has their preferences.
I have the Tiffany Elsa Peretti large black jade cabachon ring, and that ring is big, but the line is very clean which makes it look nice and edgey if you want to use those words. This Cosmos black oynx ring doesn't quite work for me.
Ugh... so much for the Cosmos oynx set idea I think I am running out of pieces to get at VCA. It's certainly for not lack of trying. Maybe it's a sign to move on.
Thank you so much for posting this! This was super helpful! Thank you, thank you!
@BigAkoya I really wanted to see the btf version for you but I took what I could considering stock levels and Im glad to hear this helped. If you have the option, still try it on, but I think it would have even been a lot better if the onyx to diamond ratio was flipped (for both the single and btf versions) with the larger flower on the btf having 3 petals of diamonds, one of onyx). If it had more sparkle at least then perhaps we could see past the wg bezel. Have you tried the full pave version? I know it won't help with the onyx /wg combo but I know you like bling.
I tried the Frivole in RG (WG wasn't in stock) and love it. I see the obsession. I think Im (once I decide the bracelet vs ring dilemma) going to go for the 2 butterfly first (I think I wrote elsewhere that, from a design perspective, the wings act almost like arrows which offer a lengthening effect). I tried almost all butterfly versions and I find it flattering on my digits so Ill start there. Then Frivolve. Its a close, close second!
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I feel like Malachite acts almost like a neutral and like you said, it can be paired with other colors beautifully. Someone once aptly pointed out to me that it’s like the greens in mother nature. That’s the background and the different colors of flowers go so well against that background.
Thank you so much! I am so in love with the Frivole BTF ring like you! The 3D design has been brilliantly executed in all Frivole pieces.
Feeling Frivolous today… Happy Tuesday everyone! 
Be still my heart!!
Is that Chevre? gorgeous!
Love your pics - your jewellery and bags are exquisite!
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@Sparkledolll and I met up to discuss our love of food, bling and Hermés.
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Haha I wish it was chèvre! It’s actually Togo but really lush Togo!Be still my heart!!
Is that Chevre? gorgeous!
Love your pics - your jewellery and bags are exquisite!
Thank you so much! Love both Hermès and VCA, unfortunately for me
You know my thoughts on this....but I'll say it again: totally love
Thanks love!!!
I saw the Cosmos all pave, and it does not speak to me. The reason is because the design is flat, the ring is four heart shaped petals on a flat setting with a bunch of melee diamonds in a pave setting. Frivole is so different, it's three-dimensional, very artistic.(To our mods) I know the pic wasn't really an "In Action" shot (as per the thread title) but I wanted to respond to the series of the discussion here earlier so I hope its ok I add this below...
@BigAkoya I really wanted to see the btf version for you but I took what I could considering stock levels and Im glad to hear this helped. If you have the option, still try it on, but I think it would have even been a lot better if the onyx to diamond ratio was flipped (for both the single and btf versions) with the larger flower on the btf having 3 petals of diamonds, one of onyx). If it had more sparkle at least then perhaps we could see past the wg bezel. Have you tried the full pave version? I know it won't help with the onyx /wg combo but I know you like bling.
I tried the Frivole in RG (WG wasn't in stock) and love it. I see the obsession. I think Im (once I decide the bracelet vs ring dilemma) going to go for the 2 butterfly first (I think I wrote elsewhere that, from a design perspective, the wings act almost like arrows which offer a lengthening effect). I tried almost all butterfly versions and I find it flattering on my digits so Ill start there. Then Frivolve. Its a close, close second!
I agree with you on the oynx pave. I could live with the WG bezel if it were reversed and the ring had more diamonds. There is too much oynx for me, especially against that thick WG bezel.
I am so glad you liked the Frivole BTF. Frivole is super casual to me, I wear my BTF ring and earrings with a striped tee and shorts. It's just a fun ring! Lotus is fun too as you know. I am sure you will love the butterfly ring! Please post pics! Maybe I'll get inspired and fall in love with the butterfly BTF. I can be easily influenced and enabled.
I give @glamourbag full responsibility for the butterfly ring being on my WL…I saw the Cosmos all pave, and it does not speak to me. The reason is because the design is flat, the ring is four heart shaped petals on a flat setting with a bunch of melee diamonds in a pave setting. Frivole is so different, it's three-dimensional, very artistic.
I agree with you on the oynx pave. I could live with the WG bezel if it were reversed and the ring had more diamonds. There is too much oynx for me, especially against that thick WG bezel.
I am so glad you liked the Frivole BTF. Frivole is super casual to me, I wear my BTF ring and earrings with a striped tee and shorts. It's just a fun ring! Lotus is fun too as you know. I am sure you will love the butterfly ring! Please post pics! Maybe I'll get inspired and fall in love with the butterfly BTF. I can be easily influenced and enabled.
