Van Cleef in action!
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Gorgeous!! Every piece is a stunner!! Wear them in good health.
Going really neutral with outfit and accessories (including the lovely chalcedony that spends too much time in storage!), then added colour with a red bag.
I love this look - I wore my ten motif in yellow gold as a choker today.I had the idea to connect my two WG pave sweet alhambra bracelets today into a choker!It's the perfect length!
I might need to buy two more to wear as bracelets since I think I'm going to be wearing these as a choker from now on.....
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Alhambra Pave pendant
I finally bought it after years of contemplation but I am feeling a buyers remorse (due to the price tag and it is not as sparkly outside the VCA store )
Please tell me what you think
I finally bought it after years of contemplation but I am feeling a buyers remorse (due to the price tag and it is not as sparkly outside the VCA store )
Please tell me what you think
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I personally love the vintage alhambra pave, it's fantastic on it's own or layered...
Hi! I think it's nice, but it does not stand out which is what I think you feel is missing. There is too much metal and only a few tiny diamonds, to your point about it not being sparkly enough. The center metal dot has been my issue with the VA motif in pave.
That said, if you have loved this piece forever, then keep it. Anything VCA is going to be overpriced, so I would not be bothered by the price if that is your only issue with buyer's remorse. Nothing VCA is worth it, and you are paying for the name. For me, there is often much satisfaction in paying for brand names pieces, so I don't blink an eye when paying for overpriced branded items. Enjoy it if you love the VCA brand and piece.
However, if your buyer's remorse is because it's a bit underwhelming, I would agree with that. The pendant does not pack a punch. If you still want a pendant, I personally think getting a stone would make more of a statement. With a stone, you see that beautiful color, and it's one solid quatrefoil. Based on your outfit and jewelry, I think a YG oynx would look great and pop. I also think with your jewelry and other outfits, the YG MOP would look nice. YG looks great with all the stones.
If you are not in love with the pendant, I'd return it. For me, I have always felt the VA pave with that "dot" in the center kills the pave look (e.g. not enough bling to make it a true diamond piece).
Just my two cents for a different point of view. Hope that helps.
Rock crystal 20 motif with a very casual outfit of cream sweater, jeans and sneakers. Love how I can wear it for both casual and dressy occasions.
If you want something with a WOW factor, the diamond Vintage Alhambra is not the way to go.
You pendant is lovely and discreet, but won’t be noticed across a room. It’s also really wearable in professional situations.
I do think it looks lovely and appropriate with your white coat. I think you can wear it all the time. But if it does not spark joy, then I’d exchange it for something that will make you smile. VCA is too expensive to settle for something less.
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It is very elegant but very discreet. Definitely not a wow piece.
I would say to exchange it for something you love & won't regret
It looks very pretty on you! I had this on my wish list, finally got the call that my SA had one for me, and then ultimately turned it down. It’s a great everyday layering piece. If you don’t have another diamond pendant in mind and it fills a space in your wardrobe, that’s great, but if you’re not wowed, something else may wow you more.
I keep coming back to this photo. Love everything including your composition. Stunning!