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You're telling me . . .
I have a one word response: Oy!
And if I pass, I'll be kicking myself, which generates a two words response: Oy Vey!
No, and I am so bummed! I think I posted my saga somewhere, but I'll summarize it here.
I tried on one that VCA just made for a client. The ring was in Europe somewhere, but VCA allowed for it to be shipped to my SA so I could try it on to order the correct size. I tried it on and loved it! I think I said in my post, it's so big, it's so bold, it's so me!
I ordered one in my size, 53. Paid in full. Two months later, VCA emails my SA and says they cannot commit to making it in lapis at this time. They said MOP was okay. "I don't want MOP, I want lapis, I'm going to have a temper tantrum."
Anyway, no lapis, so they refunded me. I am super bummed as I loved that ring.
Here is a photo of the ring I tried on that was made for a client.
So…. Strike while the iron is hot! I would for sure get a second matching piece. What a gorgeous set a ring would make!
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Oh my goodness--that's so beautiful. I knew you had ordered it but I didn't hear about the cancellation. How disappointing. All I can say is that it wasn't meant. The WMOP is also gorgeous, but I understand why you wouldn't want to pursue it after seeing the lapis.No, and I am so bummed! I think I posted my saga somewhere, but I'll summarize it here.
I tried on one that VCA just made for a client. The ring was in Europe somewhere, but VCA allowed for it to be shipped to my SA so I could try it on to order the correct size. I tried it on and loved it! I think I said in my post, it's so big, it's so bold, it's so me!
I ordered one in my size, 53. Paid in full. Two months later, VCA emails my SA and says they cannot commit to making it in lapis at this time. They said MOP was okay. "I don't want MOP, I want lapis, I'm going to have a temper tantrum."
Anyway, no lapis, so they refunded me. I am super bummed as I loved that ring.
Here is a photo of the ring I tried on that was made for a client.
So…. Strike while the iron is hot! I would for sure get a second matching piece. What a gorgeous set a ring would make!
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VCA does these big world-wide promotions, but then make very few pieces. I don't know about the Hellebore, but I do know that the large zodiac pendants had a limited distribution--most stores didn't get any, but they were heavily promoted. They had 100% sell-through and then were discontinued--this was just 6 weeks after being introduced.
Does that make sense?
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I agree. It's crazy. Therefore...
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to look on the website tonight and pick your second piece!
Ring or bracelet? Or go for broke and get the 3 piece set.
For me, I would skip the earrings, but that's because I'm not an earring person. I also feel the big pendant and big dangling earrings take away from the elegance a bit. I would prefer to let the big pendant be the star around the face... let the eye zoom right to that gorgeous pendant and stay there.
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I agree with you completely. I think the earrings would compete with the necklace. It needs something quieter. Also, I don't think the rectangular shape of the earrings compliments the circular pendant, not to mention that the earrings seem very formal. There are not many choices in this collection--which is good and bad. It's not like Alhambra where you can find almost any combination . . .I agree. It's crazy. Therefore...
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to look on the website tonight and pick your second piece!
Ring or bracelet? Or go for broke and get the 3 piece set.
For me, I would skip the earrings, but that's because I'm not an earring person and also feel the big pendant and big dangling earrings take away from the elegance a bit. I would prefer to let the big pendant be the star around the face... let the eye zoom right to that gorgeous pendant and stay there.
Did you ever order the WG/Onyx 20-motif necklace and/or bracelets? I know how much you loved that combination.
Going out wearing the butterfly today: I think I finally came to liking it 
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It's very pretty on you.
No, I didn't order it yet. I got pricing and almost ordered it, but that set is too complicated for me to build, so I put it on the back burner for now...
Long story short... you know how I like sets. My oynx problem...
Do I want get a full Alhambra four piece oynx set (20, VA earrings, two bracelets)? A perfect set (at least to me).
However, that is so much harsh black on me. Okay... how about Cosmos oynx/diamond earrings? That will soften it. Nice. But now, I want to get the matching Comos oynx/diamond BTF ring to make a set. Lovely, the Cosmos set looks nice. But oops.. now I only have a 20 oynx and two oynx bracelets, not a great Alhambra set. And... two oynx bracelets are harsh... do not like that look at all, especially since a big ring is my focus for my hand, not two harsh bracelets. Okay... then get one all oynx bracelet and oynx/diamond bracelet to soften it up. But then, horrors, the oynx/diamond bracelet is a loner, he has no buddy. Ok, get the VA pave earrings instead to pair him up. Oops... then Cosmos earrings are out.
See what I mean? If you read all that, isn't your head spinning?
I gave up for now. I was trying too hard and annoying myself. Jewelry shopping should be fun, not a job!
I decided what I want happy color Alhambra set for summer. I tried to order a WG blue agate set, but they could not commit to the 20 motif. For me, for an Alhambra set, the 20 is my base, so if I can't get a 20, I won't bother with the other pieces. I will probably come back to build my oynx set later. I'm hoping to see if there are any new WG pieces this summer.
I ordered the WG Clover, so that's coming. I want to get a 3rd piece for my beloved Frivole set, so now I'm back to the Very Large WG diamond clip/pendant which I'll probably get. I need to get it in person though as I want the clip/pendant changed to a permanent pendant. I've got other ideas too, so I'm waiting for inventory to come back and perhaps new summer pieces before I make a trip to the boutique.
You are so lucky you live near a VCA. You get to see all the goodies!
Good luck in your decision on what piece to add.
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Well, you can only see the goodies if they have the goodies . . .No, I didn't order it yet. I got pricing and almost ordered it, but that set is too complicated for me to build, so I put it on the back burner for now...
Long story short... you know how I like sets. My oynx problem...
Do I want get a full Alhambra four piece oynx set (20, VA earrings, two bracelets)? A perfect set (at least to me).
However, that is so much harsh black on me. Okay... how about Cosmos oynx/diamond earrings? That will soften it. Nice. But now, I want to get the matching Comos oynx/diamond BTF ring to make a set. Lovely, the Cosmos set looks nice. But oops.. now I only have a 20 oynx and two oynx bracelets, not a great Alhambra set. And... two oynx bracelets are harsh... do not like that look at all, especially since a big ring is my focus for my hand, not two harsh bracelets. Okay... then get one all oynx bracelet and oynx/diamond bracelet to soften it up. But then, horrors, the oynx/diamond bracelet is a loner, he has no buddy. Ok, get the VA pave earrings instead to pair him up. Oops... then Cosmos earrings are out.
See what I mean? If you read all that, isn't your head spinning?
I gave up for now. I was trying too hard and annoying myself. Jewelry shopping should be fun, not a job!
I decided what I want happy color Alhambra set for summer. I tried to order a WG blue agate set, but they could not commit to the 20 motif. For me, for an Alhambra set, the 20 is my base, so if I can't get a 20, I won't bother with the other pieces. I will probably come back to build my oynx set later. I'm hoping to see if there are any new WG pieces this summer.
I ordered the WG Clover, so that's coming. I want to get a 3rd piece for my beloved Frivole set, so now I'm back to the Very Large WG diamond clip/pendant which I'll probably get. I need to get it in person though as I want the clip/pendant changed to a permanent pendant. I've got other ideas too, so I'm waiting for inventory to come back and perhaps new summer pieces before I make a trip to the boutique.
You are so lucky you live near a VCA. You get to see all the goodies!
Good luck in your decision on what piece to add.
I don't have any of the Alhambra bracelets, but as you know, I do have the Alhambra necklaces. I wear them with my perlee bangles.
I would forget about the Alhambra bracelets and instead wear your gorgeous WG on-the-way perlee clover. That's stunning and matches without being overly matchy/matchy. And it softens the look. (Somehow the inclusion of two onyx Alhambra bracelets makes it harsh.) Later, you could fill-in with the one row WG perlee bracelet if you're so inclined. I think that would be tres chic without trying to hard. And the WG Clover/Perlee could also be worn with your pearls . . .
I think this is a beautiful look but standing alone, the Clover is more than enough.
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I am second guessing myself and need some help.
Earlier this week I received the Bouton d'Or pendant necklace in the rose gold/white gold combination. It's gorgeous. But . . . I already own other yellow gold necklaces which are the same length. And pearls. So now I'm thinking, what was I thinking?? Instead, perhaps I'd be better off with the Chrysophase/Onyx/YG pendant necklace which represents a combination of stones different from anything else I own, and which can be worn short or long . . . (not that I don't already own other long necklaces . . .)
I don't have any photos of the chrysophase/onyx pendant on me, just the RG/WG pendant necklace so I've attached stock photos.
I can exchange one for the other . . .
I would appreciate your thoughts and few two cents!
Earlier this week I received the Bouton d'Or pendant necklace in the rose gold/white gold combination. It's gorgeous. But . . . I already own other yellow gold necklaces which are the same length. And pearls. So now I'm thinking, what was I thinking?? Instead, perhaps I'd be better off with the Chrysophase/Onyx/YG pendant necklace which represents a combination of stones different from anything else I own, and which can be worn short or long . . . (not that I don't already own other long necklaces . . .)
I don't have any photos of the chrysophase/onyx pendant on me, just the RG/WG pendant necklace so I've attached stock photos.
I can exchange one for the other . . .
I would appreciate your thoughts and few two cents!
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Does the green & black one make your heart sing ? Does this one?
Which one can you see yourself wearing more often- both because you love it & because of your clothing colors/styles?
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They're great questions and I have no answer. Because I have other choker length yellow gold necklaces (which I don't wear, and not for any discernible reason--they're all fabulous) I'm thinking the longer may be the more prudent choice.