My first vca piece ever, thanks for letting me share 
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Congratulations on your very first VCA piece! So pretty!
I know you, and Perlee will be too boring for you. There is not enough bling, and based on what you buy, I think you need diamonds in every piece.
For me, I find the Perlee beads boring also. In addition, I feel your stack now has too much metal with the Perlee beads added, especially with the Love (more metal!) That’s me though and it’s all preference.
I think the Tiffany Metro bangle is a perfect solution. It’s clean, simple, and the diamonds are super sparkly.
The only downside to the bangle is it is only a half circle diamonds, but I don’t think that is a show stopper for you.
There are several variations, and if you plan to stack and use it as a barrier bangle, the one-row is perfect. Here it is. Maybe try it on. You can search on Metro bangle to see the wider ones. I tried on the 5-row, and it is so sparkly and gorgeous. It’s still only a half circle though, but I love how sparkly it is.
Also, for what it’s worth, the Clover and Love are iconic, gorgeous and luxury brands. For me, I would stay with a luxury brand to keep the theme and quality.
@Notorious Pink
Here are all the variations of the Tiffany Metro. They are super gorgeous on. My favorite is the 5-row full circle bangle (non-hinged). In case you wear slip ons, try that one on too. Super gorgeous, and I love how the diamonds are laid out in a honeycomb pattern. I would not poo poo it because it’s Tiffany (I know some people do not like Tiffany). For me, when it comes to certain diamond pieces, Tiffany is top notch. Metro is not just another diamond bangle. When you see the sparkle and the diamond layout design, I hope it will speak to you!
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@Notorious Pink i love the idea of the perlee d’or cause it’s so easy. Don’t even have to think hard. But if you want more bling, how a custom diamond bangle. Whichever you choose it has to prevent the love and clover from overlapping. So the shape matters. Im sure your favorite jeweler can design a simple bangle in the exact shape as your love to prevent the scratching. In the end I bet that would be cheaper than Tiffany but at least have bling. Or …splurge on the single row
Yes, yes yes, you guys are spot on!
That’s it. It will have to be a diamond bangle. I’m not the biggest fan of Tiffany, but I’m not against it either. I will try them on to see in person. I’m so glad you know me so well - I DO have to have bling. These wont compete yet will hold their own in the stack. I will look through the Tiffany site @BigAkoya - it doesn’t have to be big, but it does have to be sparkly and a bangle. You’re also right I don’t mind halfway or full - I changed my wedding ring from halfway to full and honestly diamonds all around on a ring are less comfotrable. I would go all the way around if the cost isn’t prohibitive, just because the bracelets I’m wearing them with do. Yes, the single row perlee would be optimal, but $40k for two is not happening anytime soon when that sort of money could go to the Noeud (I drool every time, @lynne_ross !!!) @EpiFanatic I will look into a custom-made one as well, although TBH I would just get it at London - they probably have some already, and if I want something more specific they have a wide variety of diamonds available. Remember, they own the Manhasset and the Short Hills VCA boutiques and the Manhasset Cartier, among other lines.
Have you tried these yet??? I honestly LOVE them if they'd work with the shape of your others. I definitely like them more than the ones at Tiffany. I'd be very interested to know if they work with VCA bangles.
Aura Diamond Bangle
An ellipsoidal Aura Diamond Bangle featuring natural round brilliant diamonds hand-set in bezel mountings finished with a hinge closure system. 18 karat gold Approximate total diamond weight: 1.90 carats F-G color, VS-SI1 clarity
brionyraymond.com
ÉTOILE DIAMOND BANGLE
A hinged, ellipsoidal Étoile Diamond Bangle featuring natural round brilliant diamonds graduating in size hand-set in French cut mountings finished with a safety closure system. 18 Karat Gold F-G color, VS-SI1 clarity
brionyraymond.com
Out enjoying a beautiful sunny day here in FL. Don’t mind my harsh self tanner on my hands, it needs to fade a bit 
I had placed SO for 5 and 10 motif RG Guilloche in October 2021 and my bracelet came in February 2022. My MTO for WG hammered 10 and 5 motif was placed in January and the 10 motif came in this week. Still waiting on 10 motif RG Guilloche and 5 motif WG hammered.
Sharing pics from my SA since u am terrible at taking pics
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Absolutely stunning @innerpeace85 … you know how much I love these on you!
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Scroll way down this page and you'll eventually see this style:
Alhambra Watches - Watches - Van Cleef & Arpels
Created in 1968, Van Cleef & Arpels' Alhambra® motif has become a timeless symbol of luck. It is honored in this watch collection through a range of precious materials, colors and sizes and perfectly matches Alhambra jewelry creations.
www.vancleefarpels.com
I’ve never worn these together although I do combine blue and black a lot in other contexts and decided to try it out running errands today. I thought I’d give a Magic pendant a chance and was pretty shocked at the color difference. They were purchased a few years apart and I’ve never tried to wear them together because i wear the magic so little so I’d never noticed they basically look like different stones. I’d read about this in other threads before but was still surprised to see it. Another strike against the magic, maybe. Certainly don’t see myself wearing it with the BA 5!
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You are so funny about your dislike for Magic. I do agree the two blues do not go together. I'd wear them separate. Or, if you don't think you will wear the Magic, maybe just get rid of it.
This is a great time to sell. Inventory is low, and demand is high. The resell market is flourishing because of this imbalance. It will not be like this forever. You'll get a very good price.