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[BigAkoya]

I love the look of chalcedony, onyx, and MOP earrings and necklace on the tray and on the VCA model, just so stunning. So I tried them last year in Vegas, I love it at that time, but didn’t dare to pull the trigger as I always thought white gold doesn’t look on me, so I contemplated overnight, and went back next day to try again, and it was gone.
I wondered what you ladies think what kind of skin tone will chalcedony look good on.

Hi! My thoughts on chalcedony and white metal...

My opinion is not so much if it matches your skin tone; it's more about the look you want with a piece of jewelry.
An example is high jewelry which nearly high jewelry uses platinum, a white metal. Hence, with high jewelry, it's pretty much platinumWG or nothing. I don't know anyone who looks "bad" in a million dollar piece of bling. Is it their look? Perhaps not, but the piece itself I am sure makes a statement.

On one's fashion look...
Each metal gives a different look. The beauty of white metal is that it is a neutral. Diamonds are often paired with white metal (e.g. platinum/WG) as the white metal takes a backseat, and all you see are the diamonds. YG is bold and highlights beauty of the warm metal. RG is soft, and it can sometimes disappear next to skin for a gentle look, which is why some love RG.

Stones are the same. There is no such thing as a bad stone. Rather, it's the look you want to achieve with that stone.
Chalcedony is a mellow stone. It's ethereal, a 20 motif is like clouds floating on a chain. Each motif is unique as each cloud is unique, one of a kind, created by nature.

Chalcedony has a quiet elegance to me. Chalcedony whispers, like a siren calling, slowing pulling the eye in to pause and stare. It does not pop or scream, but once you see it, the eye cannot let go.

The question is more if you want a mellow and dreamy look vs. a bright color that pops like blue agate.
I would think not so much about how it looks on your skin, but rather, I would think more about the look you want to portray as everyone has a look.

Maybe think about it in that perspective to see if it changes your view on chalcedony.
Just my two cents for another point of view. Hope this helps.

 

[BigAkoya]

Yep that's the 6 motif i have!

This is not posted enough! Super super gorgeous, and you look fabulous!

 

[BigAkoya]

Here it is glowing in the fall sun

Even more gorgeous when it glows like a fiery red sunset! Beautiful piece!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I think if you are very, very fair it can be a very subtle stone and it looks almost icy and if that is what one is after, perfect. Alternatively I think for it to "pop a little" then a light tan+ always works. My mother has deeper skin tone than I do (I inherited my father's skin) and the color always looks lovely on her. I think it really is different for each person because ,within each shade, we have to take into account the warm, neutral or cool undertone of our skin.

Or . . . wear black! Chalcedony against black is quite striking.

 

[BigAkoya]

You are so sweet!! It’s no problem at all, I really do love these H polishes because of the fat wide brush for easy self-application & the unique colors they offer. They dry fast & lasts a good while even without a top coat (I can be lazy ). Ok enough nail polish plug from me but they really are fabulous.

I remembered you saying you were going to the UK in the spring but wasn’t sure if you’d already gone! Bummer that you could’ve seen them in person but I’m glad you were able to order these shades after all. Once you try them I would love to know which shade you like most and if any of them become the holy grail mannequin hand look you’ve been searching for! If so I think all of us would love modshots of your fabulous rings with the mannequin hand look, pretty please with carrots on top!

It's been two weeks, so time for my mani/pedi. I took one of the Hermes colors to my manicurist. Guess which one? I took the one you liked the most... Rose Baltique!

Rose Baltique was my least favorite in the bottle. It looked so dark; it was my last choice of the three you listed. Rose Porcelaine was the prettiest to me in the bottle. However, because you loved Rose Baltique so much, I wanted to try it first.

Oh my... it is gorgeous! I love love love it. It has that drop of pinky peach that I have not been able to find. It is mannequin hands, only better.

I have this reference in my mind of beautiful young looking clean hands.. It is that of front desk receptionists at Parisian hotels. These young ladies must all go to the same manicurist. Honestly, every time I go to Paris, I am mesmerized by their manicures. The look is very clean, a blush peachy pink, radiant, like a child's fresh dewy nails, the innocence of youthful hands, unscarred by life. I want that!

The nail polish these hotel receptionists wear is as light as air, not the thick opaque nudes you often see, yet you can definitely see color. The color almost has a three-dimensional luminescence to it. It's hard to describe, but Rose Baltique is the closest I have come! The only thing I would change is to make Rose Baltique a tiny bit more opaque, but not solid opaque to lose that radiance.

I think next time, I will ask my manicurist to put on three coats of Rose Baltique to see if I get it a tiny bit more opaque, but not too much. Even if that does not change the color, Rose Baltique is my top choice! I keep staring at how clean my nails look, not the color of my nail polish, which is exactly what I was trying to achieve. I want it to be about creating the long line of youthful hands, not about the dots of color on my finger.

I have not yet tried the other two colors you recommended, Rose Porcelaine and Rose Coquille. They are next in my queue. I am certain they will be lovely in their own way. I shall report back and post photos once I get through all three and make my final assessment.

I love love love Rose Baltique! Thank you so much for recommending it.

 

[A bottle of Red]

Even more gorgeous when it glows like a fiery red sunset! Beautiful piece!

Thank you so much!

 

[tenshix]

It's been two weeks, so time for my mani/pedi. I took one of the Hermes colors to my manicurist. Guess which one? I took the one you liked the most... Rose Baltique!

Rose Baltique was my least favorite in the bottle. It looked so dark; it was my last choice of the three you listed. Rose Porcelaine was the prettiest to me in the bottle. However, because you loved Rose Baltique so much, I wanted to try it first.

Oh my... it is gorgeous! I love love love it. It has that drop of pinky peach that I have not been able to find. It is mannequin hands, only better.

I have this reference in my mind of beautiful young looking clean hands.. It is that of front desk receptionists at Parisian hotels. These young ladies must all go to the same manicurist. Honestly, every time I go to Paris, I am mesmerized by their manicures. The look is very clean, a blush peachy pink, radiant, like a child's fresh dewy nails, the innocence of youthful hands, unscarred by life. I want that!

The nail polish these hotel receptionists wear is as light as air, not the thick opaque nudes you often see, yet you can definitely see color. The color almost has a three-dimensional luminescence to it. It's hard to describe, but Rose Baltique is the closest I have come! The only thing I would change is to make Rose Baltique a tiny bit more opaque, but not solid opaque to lose that radiance.

I think next time, I will ask my manicurist to put on three coats of Rose Baltique to see if I get it a tiny bit more opaque, but not too much. Even if that does not change the color, Rose Baltique is my top choice! I keep staring at how clean my nails look, not the color of my nail polish, which is exactly what I was trying to achieve. I want it to be about creating the long line of youthful hands, not about the dots of color on my finger.

I have not yet tried the other two colors you recommended, Rose Porcelaine and Rose Coquille. They are next in my queue. I am certain they will be lovely in their own way. I shall report back and post photos once I get through all three and make my final assessment.

I love love love Rose Baltique! Thank you so much for recommending it.

Ah that is the perfect description of fresh mannequin hands! I too admire that clean youthful dewy look. I’m so honored you decided to give Baltique a try first despite it being your last choice of the 3 based off the bottle color, and I’m so happy to hear it was a hit for you too! I love the shade so much, I think it translates better in real life than photos due to how nude it looks. Like “my nails but better” to the point it’s not so obvious. See if 3 coats will give you the extra opaqueness you like. I look forward to your photos, updates, and thoughts on all the shades. I love how thorough and descriptive you always are. So glad you love the polish too, the pleasure is all mine!

 

[EpiFanatic]

Hi! My thoughts on chalcedony and white metal...

My opinion is not so much if it matches your skin tone; it's more about the look you want with a piece of jewelry.
An example is high jewelry which nearly high jewelry uses platinum, a white metal. Hence, with high jewelry, it's pretty much platinumWG or nothing. I don't know anyone who looks "bad" in a million dollar piece of bling. Is it their look? Perhaps not, but the piece itself I am sure makes a statement.

On one's fashion look...
Each metal gives a different look. The beauty of white metal is that it is a neutral. Diamonds are often paired with white metal (e.g. platinum/WG) as the white metal takes a backseat, and all you see are the diamonds. YG is bold and highlights beauty of the warm metal. RG is soft, and it can sometimes disappear next to skin for a gentle look, which is why some love RG.

Stones are the same. There is no such thing as a bad stone. Rather, it's the look you want to achieve with that stone.
Chalcedony is a mellow stone. It's ethereal, a 20 motif is like clouds floating on a chain. Each motif is unique as each cloud is unique, one of a kind, created by nature.

Chalcedony has a quiet elegance to me. Chalcedony whispers, like a siren calling, slowing pulling the eye in to pause and stare. It does not pop or scream, but once you see it, the eye cannot let go.

The question is more if you want a mellow and dreamy look vs. a bright color that pops like blue agate.
I would think not so much about how it looks on your skin, but rather, I would think more about the look you want to portray as everyone has a look.

Maybe think about it in that perspective to see if it changes your view on chalcedony.
Just my two cents for another point of view. Hope this helps.

That’s almost poetic @BigAkoya.

 

[EpiFanatic]

I love the look of chalcedony, onyx, and MOP earrings and necklace on the tray and on the VCA model, just so stunning. So I tried them last year in Vegas, I love it at that time, but didn’t dare to pull the trigger as I always thought white gold doesn’t look on me, so I contemplated overnight, and went back next day to try again, and it was gone.
I wondered what you ladies think what kind of skin tone will chalcedony look good on.

Chalcedony is my favorite stone. It’s easy, casual yet interesting. Makes me lean in to study it. It also happens to work with my complexion.

 

[glamourbag]

Or . . . wear black! Chalcedony against black is quite striking.

Yes

 

[Yodabest]

Yep i wear it to the grocery & to an elegant dinner out. It looks beautiful with a black dress but also a t shirt (both pics i posted was w a cotton t shirt).
Come show us what you end up with

Just want to mimic what was said here about the 6 motif! I have it in yg with MOP/onyx and since my style is strictly casual, that is how it’s worn. I saw this piece in the case for years before owning it, thinking it was too much for my casual lifestyle. Turns out it’s surprisingly versatile!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Chalcedony is my favorite stone. It’s easy, casual yet interesting. Makes me lean in to study it. It also happens to work with my complexion.

It absolutely pops on you @EpiFanatic … so darn pretty!

 

[glamourbag]

Chalcedony is my favorite stone. It’s easy, casual yet interesting. Makes me lean in to study it. It also happens to work with my complexion.

This is so beautiful on you. You are a bad influence - making it tempting get a Chalcedony piece. After you posted the Rose Gold MOP Butterfly pendant I tried it on in store and its been added to the wishlist - I hope perhaps later in the year or winter. LOVE!

 

[eternallove4bag]

Neutral jam … Happy Friday everyone

 

[EpiFanatic]

Neutral jam … Happy Friday everyone
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Such warm and inviting colors. Lovelovelove