Hi - I'm new to this forum and so happy to have found it! I'm interested in a 20 motif YG vintage Alhambra necklace but wondering if doing a 10+10 or 10+5+5 would be more versatile. I know some have done 10+10 but has anyone done 10+5+5? I like the idea of possibly getting two bracelets or a double wrap bracelet out of it but worried about having too many clasps exposed. Can anyone advise?
VCA first purchase: 20 motif vs 10+10 vs 10+5+5?
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10+10 will be the most versatile. 10+5+5 is shorter than 10+10.
oh wow I didn't realize it would be shorter. thanks for the insight! I think that tips the scale toward 10+10 for me.
If you are thinking about a 20 motifs, definitely go 20 motifs. the clasps can add up to be pretty visible if you are planning to chain up especially 3 pieces together. Since it is something that you will own for a long time, get something that you really love and adore so that you will be happy about it. I have 3 20 motifs and I never look back and wish I did 10+10 or 10+5+5.
I have both the two 10’s options as well as the 20’s. I collected 20’s for stones that are difficult to match (turquoise and malachite) but I’m very pleased with the rest as two 10’s.
More options this way and no regrets.
More options this way and no regrets.
So for example you buy 2 yg 10 clover necklaces and then use them seperate or together?
Yes. A lot of people do this and that would be what I suggest as well, as it gives you more options (unless the extra clasp would really bother you).
Exactly.
This way you have a short necklace and a long necklace option.
With the 20’s you can only wear it long (or wrapped twice).
You can also connect the two 10’s and wrap them around your wrist. The extra clasp is not a big deal at all.
I went the two 10'-motif route and while I'm glad to have the single 10-motif necklace option, the clasp does moderately bother me when I connect the two, even though I agree it's barely noticeable.
In hingsight, I'd probably have gone with 20's, figuring if I wanted to wear it as a short necklace (which I do far less often), I could wear it doubled, as I frequently do anyway.
Someone once mentioned how nice it'd be if the clasp were invisible the way they are with the 11 and 16 motif necklaces. The downside is I think it'd be hard to use an extender.
One last point, in case it's relevant, is, at least from what I've noticed, 10-motifs tend to sell faster on the resale market.
In hingsight, I'd probably have gone with 20's, figuring if I wanted to wear it as a short necklace (which I do far less often), I could wear it doubled, as I frequently do anyway.
Someone once mentioned how nice it'd be if the clasp were invisible the way they are with the 11 and 16 motif necklaces. The downside is I think it'd be hard to use an extender.
One last point, in case it's relevant, is, at least from what I've noticed, 10-motifs tend to sell faster on the resale market.
I have a 10 and 5 in MOP and 5 in onyx .. I hid the 5 in onyx behind my neck and it looked "ok"... if money isn't an issue I would definitely get another 10 in MOP.. here's a pic of what it looks like on me.. it works for now until I have saved enough funds for another 10
Also note that the spacing for 5 and 10 are different and I had my 5s shortened as well ...
Also note that the spacing for 5 and 10 are different and I had my 5s shortened as well ...
I have 10 +5 in onyx and 10 + 5 mop. Its a beautiful combination....and so versatile!
You can pair up 10 onyx + 10 mop and looks amazing. Or you can extend the 10 with the 5 (and extender if you wish) and still have bracelets to wear.
You can pair up 10 onyx + 10 mop and looks amazing. Or you can extend the 10 with the 5 (and extender if you wish) and still have bracelets to wear.