Van Cleef in action!

[chiaoapple]

Oooh be my twin! I love the single row so much! More wearable on a daily basis for me although I won’t lie that three row is spectacular and knowing you, you will style it so well that all of us would be getting major bling envy

So it‘s the saddest thing ever (lol), but when I went to try on the diamond single row in YG, it just looked so unimpressvie on me! I don’t know what it is, but the piece just looked lost on my wrist and had very little impact — I was dreaming that it would pop as wonderfully as it does on you and a couple other TPF members that i have seen.
But then I tried on the 3 row, and it just looked right on me. After a couple of days delibration, I am so happy that it is mine =D

 

[glamourbag]

So it‘s the saddest thing ever (lol), but when I went to try on the diamond single row in YG, it just looked so unimpressvie on me! I don’t know what it is, but the piece just looked lost on my wrist and had very little impact — I was dreaming that it would pop as wonderfully as it does on you and a couple other TPF members that i have seen.
But then I tried on the 3 row, and it just looked right on me. After a couple of days delibration, I am so happy that it is mine =D
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I can see what you mean re: single vs. three row and agree that this three row makes such an impact. Its beautiful. I cannot wait to see your combinations, as you are one of the top members who inspire me here as you always go out of the basic box and end up with beautiful pairings.

 

[glamourbag]

I adore vintage deadstock pucci! I had this piece recut and pieced to fit me (I was larger than the size but the skirt was originally ankle length. Two tailors who were also pattern cutters pieced it together so the tuxedo band and side strip and flowers all met up apologies for the OT; I just got excited at the mention of vintage pucci
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Vintage Pucci designs are fabulous. Need we say any more - look at yours! This looks great. And there has been a serious upsurge in people embracing Pucci in the past six months or so. The benefit of vintage is the designs, in my opinion, usually are unmatched by patterns of late.

 

[nicole0612]

Especially love the malachite with the rock crystal. Super pretty yet the rock crystal makes it so casual and easy too.

Thank you! I was surprised, but I really like the combo also.

 

[nicole0612]

That malachite makes me consider getting a piece with malachite, it is so pretty! Normally I am not into coloured stones like carnelian, blue agate and malachite, but now I wanna get something in malachite

It is such a mesmerizing stone! I think you should go for it

 

[nicole0612]

Thank you for the idea, can definitely see it working! I have actually tried on the Perlee Coleurs open bangle in malachite and was quite intrigued by it. It‘s going to be fun fiiguring it out!

I love that open bangle also! It does not fit me well, unluckily or luckily. That open bracelet and the btf ring in malachite stole my heart.

 

[eternallove4bag]

So it‘s the saddest thing ever (lol), but when I went to try on the diamond single row in YG, it just looked so unimpressvie on me! I don’t know what it is, but the piece just looked lost on my wrist and had very little impact — I was dreaming that it would pop as wonderfully as it does on you and a couple other TPF members that i have seen.
But then I tried on the 3 row, and it just looked right on me. After a couple of days delibration, I am so happy that it is mine =D
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Omg many congrats! The three row is honestly stunning and I can see you styling it superbly with all your exciting pieces! Yay! Looking forward to your styling pics with this beauty @chiaoapple

 

[eternallove4bag]

I adore vintage deadstock pucci! I had this piece recut and pieced to fit me (I was larger than the size but the skirt was originally ankle length. Two tailors who were also pattern cutters pieced it together so the tuxedo band and side strip and flowers all met up apologies for the OT; I just got excited at the mention of vintage pucci
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I love the pattern on you

 

[BigAkoya]

Thank you for the idea, can definitely see it working! I have actually tried on the Perlee Coleurs open bangle in malachite and was quite intrigued by it. It‘s going to be fun fiiguring it out!

The open bangle below is a bit dainty for my liking, but this photo is to help you visualize.

My thoughts if I may...
I would make the bracelet itself a bit thicker so it has more presence. The width in the photo below is too thin.
Be sure to position the flowers a bit close, not too close. Because of this, you may need to ask your jeweler to put a hinge on the bottom of the open bangle so you can take it on and off. This is similar to the Perlee Couleurs bangle which is hinged at the bottom (I tried on the turquoise Couleurs set).

The most important part...
This is the key to making the bangle look good... it's not just about the Cosmos flowers, the design of the metal bracelet is as important as the flowers. It will make or break the look of the bangle. Be sure your jeweler makes the bangle to compliment the bezel edges of the Cosmos. The bezel edges of Cosmos is part of its look; embrace and highlight it.

If you look at the bracelet below... the bangle has what appears to be a rounded top and then it clips off to a flat edge, a la wedding band style. It's a cheap look to be frank. It's great for the wedding band look (I had that exact shape for my original YG wedding band), but it is not the look one would use for a high end bangle. Imagine putting your Cosmos flowers on that bangle shape below; it cheapens your glamorous Cosmos. I am sure your jeweler has ideas to complement the bezel edges of the Cosmos, but this integration of the bracelet to the flowers is paramount.

One final thought... You are not just sticking two flowers on a plain metal bangle to make it a bracelet (anyone can do that). You are creating a custom work of art.

You had a great idea doing this.. I love it, and your bangle will be magnificent! Hope that helps.

 

[nightbefore]

It is such a mesmerizing stone! I think you should go for it

Actually I was wondering if there were more people like me… I feel like I am cursed with MOP. I finally started to like bracelets and I would like to order another 5 motif with a different stone but I can’t bring myself to like any other stone. I love the iridescent and colour play on MOP, I know I could get great use from onyx but it doesn’t make me as excited as MOP. So, MOP lovers which other stone makes you excited?

 

[BigAkoya]

Actually I was wondering if there were more people like me… I feel like I am cursed with MOP. I finally started to like bracelets and I would like to order another 5 motif with a different stone but I can’t bring myself to like any other stone. I love the iridescent and colour play on MOP, I know I could get great use from onyx but it doesn’t make me as excited as MOP. So, MOP lovers which other stone makes you excited?

How about a second YG MOP bracelet? I have two WG MOP bracelets and love them together (I think I posted a photo somewhere). They pack such a punch and still say clean and not busy. You love MOP., and there is nothing wrong with getting a second MOP for a bolder presence.

There is nothing wrong with buying repeats of the exact same item if you love it. I do that often with clothing and shoes, exact same item. Why compromise and pick a second best that you love less? With those thoughts, I would say to you to help you decide...

"You love MOP, it's the best stone for you, why settle for something else when you can have more of the best!"

 

[DS2006]

Actually I was wondering if there were more people like me… I feel like I am cursed with MOP. I finally started to like bracelets and I would like to order another 5 motif with a different stone but I can’t bring myself to like any other stone. I love the iridescent and colour play on MOP, I know I could get great use from onyx but it doesn’t make me as excited as MOP. So, MOP lovers which other stone makes you excited?

I love both onyx and white mop! There are certainly times my clothing needs the black rather than white...such as through the fall and winter. I think you'll love onyx when it is worn with an outfit that it compliments! Someone complimented me today on my long Magic onyx pendant and I am 100% sure she didn't know it was VCA!

 

[missie1]

Actually I was wondering if there were more people like me… I feel like I am cursed with MOP. I finally started to like bracelets and I would like to order another 5 motif with a different stone but I can’t bring myself to like any other stone. I love the iridescent and colour play on MOP, I know I could get great use from onyx but it doesn’t make me as excited as MOP. So, MOP lovers which other stone makes you excited?

GMOP has amazing saturation and color play. It can go from light to dark depending on what it’s paired next to. It’s my absolute favorite stone

 

[Yssie]

Actually I was wondering if there were more people like me… I feel like I am cursed with MOP. I finally started to like bracelets and I would like to order another 5 motif with a different stone but I can’t bring myself to like any other stone. I love the iridescent and colour play on MOP, I know I could get great use from onyx but it doesn’t make me as excited as MOP. So, MOP lovers which other stone makes you excited?

A strand of top-shelf akoya pearls would give you a classic piece that fits the pearls theme without matching exactly. Akoya are the ball bearings of the pearls world, shiny and sharp.

A strand of top-shelf white south sea pearls would be more challenging to find, but nice white south seas have incredibly beautiful (and strongly-coloured) iridescence. VCA’s white MOP actually comes from Australian white south sea oysters.

Nacre is magical, you have so many options

 

[saligator]

GMOP has amazing saturation and color play. It can go from light to dark depending on what it’s paired next to. It’s my absolute favorite stone

What an amazing collection! That one from dark to light MOP... was that a Special Order? i love grey MOP and have been wanting a VA YG bracelet of it -- but they stopped making it as regular inventory in my part of the world.