Omg thank you so much for the detailed analysis. My initial thought was to get the onyx 5 motif bracelet to match my necklace too actually. It’s just that the more I look at the blue agate the more I want it too lol. After reading your post I think I should go with my initial gut feel. The blue agate probably can come later and will wear it with other types of necklace.Hi! Congratulations on your onyx necklace!
I am a matchy matchy person, so for me, I would get a matching bracelet for sure, no doubt in my mind. It creates a beautiful set.
I dress super casual, and I feel matching sets help me look put together, even when dressed like a slob.
That said, there are lots of people who prefer not to match and like to toss on different colors, so this is 100% personal preference.
I love love love blue agate, so if you do not need to match, and want blue agate, I would get it.
My thoughts on non-matching stones to share...
I personally think MOP works better with onyx, they complement and do not compete. MOP also glows on the skin; it's such a gorgeous stone. If you want a color though, MOP can be boring as it's not a "color."
My second choice to complement onyx would be carnelian. Both are bold and stand on their own, yet they are strong enough to work with each other without one getting lost.
My last choice is actually blue agate with onyx. Onyx is a stark intense black, but I see blue agate as a happy bright blue. I am not fond of the intense black and bright blue combination together. It may not compete that much because the bracelet and pendant are far away, but even so, I personally do not like this color combo. For me, the lightness of the blue agate gets lost a bit next to the heaviness of black onyx. The intensity of the black onyx then is also softened next to the bright happy blue, so the look together for me is neither bold black nor happy bright blue. The blue agate to me is a happy summer color and should not be weighed down with black. That's just me though, and again, the two pieces are far away, so it might not bother you or you might even like it.
I just want to share my thoughts for another point of view.
As I said earlier, if you don't mind not matching and you don't feel a off when you wear it, go with what you love.
I think once you try on a few bracelets, your gut will tell you if it works.
I hope you try the matching on the onyx too. I personally think your pendant and a matching bracelet would be perfect. It's the perfect amount of that harsh black to make a statement, but not too much black to make it look somber or too goth. Plus, you can wear the oynx set all the time with your outfits. Blue agate to me does not work with everything and for me, definitely not in the winter.
In the end, it's 100% preference. There is no right or wrong, but I think it's always good to hear different points of view so you can decide what works best for you.
Hope this was helpful. Good luck to you!
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Your onyx set will be super gorgeous! I vote yes!
You look FABULOUS!!! I need the details on those last two outfits.VCA as the perfect travel jewelry
Istanbul, Bosphorus. First pic from the hotel room balcony. Third pic is from the restaurant Mikla. last pic is of a wedding from the balcony of the hotel restaurant. Several patrons including me were captivated by the fairytale sight and took pics from afar. I include it bc VCA would have been perfect for the bride
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Thank you! Although I always start with YG, I will follow up with WG!
Thank you! I have been posting to the casual VCA thread that I think you started? Love that thread — have found a couple more pics in my photoroll and will post
edit to say that the casual VCA thread was started by the lovely @etoupebirkin Sorry for the mistake!
Thanks @marbella8 and @Notorious Pink for your kind words!
@Notorious Pink , the blue techno fabric short sleeved jacket and matching skirt as well as the techno palm skirt, elastic waist, are both dior from 2021. The black tank is wolford and the techno tie front cardigan is chanel 2021. When I am traveling, I carry a lot of synthetic pieces that I can tightly roll up without fear of wrinkles. Hugs
@Notorious Pink , the blue techno fabric short sleeved jacket and matching skirt as well as the techno palm skirt, elastic waist, are both dior from 2021. The black tank is wolford and the techno tie front cardigan is chanel 2021. When I am traveling, I carry a lot of synthetic pieces that I can tightly roll up without fear of wrinkles. Hugs
I hope you won’t be mad, I’ve been absolutely obsessing over that Dior Palm Techo skirt since you posted it. I just happened to do a search online and found it online in my size, so I bought it. We’ll see how it works.
I am sure the skirt will look fabulous on you. You can wear it with you gorgeous Magic 16, and 20 motif too. Pile it on! The skirt will look great with the long necklace swing. Congrats on the skirt... lucky you!
Thanks so much for the compliment! It’s one of my favorite skirts bc 1. It’s techno fabric so doesnt wrinkle much and seems impervious to rain etc; and, it’s elastic waisted. I have a large waist relative to my size, and I personally believe the small waist of dior sizes is exclusionary and somewhat anti feminist. JMO. I hope it works for you, and I hope you post action pics with your amazing jewelry. I was told dior does very few elastic bands bc MGC thinks it looks cheap.
HugsETA: I found the Christian Dior label down the entire side too obnoxious, so I had my tailor take out some fabric to render it illegible (I wanted there to be a little writing left visible , since it’s a design element for better or worse. Of course keeping the pockets. But that’s just me. Tailor did the same to a white reverse TDJ hoodie dress.
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Your skirt really is a gorgeous skirt as are your other outfits.
You are so cute on the elastic waist... I recently convinced my husband to wear stretch clothing. Previously, he was a purist with 100% natural fibers only. Now he wants to convert his entire wardrobe to stretch, especially his pants!
The elastic waist is the reason why I jumped to buy it. As a not young anymore woman, my waist isn’t what it used to be, and I’ll leave it at that. I will only wear skirts with elastic waists. Thanks for the tip on the Dior logo on the side too.Thanks so much for the compliment! It’s one of my favorite skirts bc 1. It’s techno fabric so doesnt wrinkle much and seems impervious to rain etc; and, it’s elastic waisted. I have a large waist relative to my size, and I personally believe the small waist of dior sizes is exclusionary and somewhat anti feminist. JMO. I hope it works for you, and I hope you post action pics with your amazing jewelry. I was told dior does very few elastic bands bc MGC thinks it looks cheap.
ETA: I found the Christian Dior label down the entire side too obnoxious, so I had my tailor take out some fabric to render it illegible (I wanted there to be a little writing left visible , since it’s a design element for better or worse. Of course keeping the pockets. But that’s just me. Tailor did the same to a white reverse TDJ hoodie dress.
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ETA, I also ordered a The Row, cream silk crew neck sweater. Yesterday, I got cream colored Jimmy Choo loafers. I am going to wear it with a denim jacket.
Last weekend, I did get the Magic 16 motif in WG/Chalcedony, so I think it will work well.
I need to take more pics of it, but I can’t wear it out until my birthday/35th anniversary later this month.
The Magic 16 motif is such a dream piece! I can't wait to see modeling shots soon!
Congratulations, this piece is so stunning! Now you have two colorways of this necklace I believe? I love how you gravitate towards beautiful and unique pieces.
Yes. This is my second Magic 16 motif. It’s so playful. And I love the color combos in the Magic. I wear a lot of grays, blues, and blacks. I’ll wear this with my Lotus earrings or my diamond studs.