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Congrats! You'll have to post pictures. You have to pinch both sides of the backs to get them loose. I think they take a little getting used to.
ah-hah! I think I have figured out my 10 motif problem. It really is an issue of length; I just don't like the 16 inch length. I put one of my 2 inch extenders from another necklace on it and I wore it like that all day without a problem. In fact, I attached one of my other bracelets (slightly shorter than the smaller loop on a sweet) and found that to be almost perfect!
What would have made it perfect would be a detachable extender from VCA, but my understanding is that they don't do that anymore?
I think I'm keeping it.
What would have made it perfect would be a detachable extender from VCA, but my understanding is that they don't do that anymore?
I think I'm keeping it.
ah-hah! I think I have figured out my 10 motif problem. It really is an issue of length; I just don't like the 16 inch length. I put one of my 2 inch extenders from another necklace on it and I wore it like that all day without a problem. In fact, I attached one of my other bracelets (slightly shorter than the smaller loop on a sweet) and found that to be almost perfect!
What would have made it perfect would be a detachable extender from VCA, but my understanding is that they don't do that anymore?
I think I'm keeping it.
I think it actually looks lovely on you and I think that if you return it, you may regret it. Once you get the length that suits you, you will wear it so much more.
And in the mean time use that other bracelet in the back and attach the VCA bracelet were you can see it. So, you can enjoy and wear it now! I would inquire again about an extentsion. Try the privately owned Las Vegas VCA at I believe the Bellegio, but I could be wrong. They are crazy expensive too. Mine was $325 for an inch and a half if memory serves me. Knowing now what I know I would just go to my wonderful jeweler and ask him to make it. It doesn't have to be designer for me as it is in the back and you don't see it. A few people on this forum have done this with great success. HTH.
I was told recently by VCA NYC that the only lengthening they do is adding the two inches evenly throughout the necklace. (I wasn't asking for a detachable extender, it just came up in conversation.)
For me, I would never wear the standard length necklace because it makes me feel claustrophobic. Adding length is a must. I really love that they can add length throughout the necklace and much prefer that to a removable piece. I currently have a necklace being lengthened and if I remember correctly the cost is around $250. I think if the necklace is newly purchased you can still ask them to do it with no charge.
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Ladies, love your collections! I am In a dilemma here. I am having difficulty choosing between
option 1:two 10 yg mop motif,
option 2:one yg 10 mop motif and one yg 10 onyx motif,
option 3
ave frivole earrings
option 4:lotus earrings.
I love them all, but only one piece at a time, so Please help!
I currently have the medium size yg mop ear clips, yg small frivole earrings and yg frivole necklace.
option 1:two 10 yg mop motif,
option 2:one yg 10 mop motif and one yg 10 onyx motif,
option 3
ave frivole earrings option 4:lotus earrings.
I love them all, but only one piece at a time, so Please help!
I currently have the medium size yg mop ear clips, yg small frivole earrings and yg frivole necklace.
It's not the earrings per se, it's the french backs. They are secure, but they're not the easiest to maneuver. I had Chanel earrings with the same backs, on request they substituted the butterfly backs. VCA might do the same on request.
Depends on why you're buying-to complete a set or buy something new?Ladies, love your collections! I am In a dilemma here. I am having difficulty choosing between
option 1:two 10 yg mop motif,
option 2:one yg 10 mop motif and one yg 10 onyx motif,
option 3
option 4:lotus earrings.
I love them all, but only one piece at a time, so Please help!
I currently have the medium size yg mop ear clips, yg small frivole earrings and yg frivole necklace.
If the later, I would suggest you get something different. More frivole might feel like you haven't bought anything new. But ask yourself, what is it you're craving for?
Thanks poodlgrl, I crave for all of them, lol..sooner or later, will try to get all, but which one should I get first?
Since your having a hard time deciding, think which you would wear most/get the most use out of. Then you won't have any regrets. If it were me with the collection you already have, I'd get either 2 10 motifs of onyx or MOP (not one of each) so you can wear alone or connected for more uses. Let us know what you decide-happy shoppingLadies, love your collections! I am In a dilemma here. I am having difficulty choosing between
option 1:two 10 yg mop motif,
option 2:one yg 10 mop motif and one yg 10 onyx motif,
option 3
option 4:lotus earrings.
I love them all, but only one piece at a time, so Please help!
I currently have the medium size yg mop ear clips, yg small frivole earrings and yg frivole necklace.
Thanks cateyes! I'm leaning toward two 10 motifs of mop since I already have the earrings, really love the frivole earrings too, maybe for later, the list is never ending, isn't it?
Ladies, love your collections! I am In a dilemma here. I am having difficulty choosing between
option 1:two 10 yg mop motif,
option 2:one yg 10 mop motif and one yg 10 onyx motif,
option 3
option 4:lotus earrings.
I love them all, but only one piece at a time, so Please help!
I currently have the medium size yg mop ear clips, yg small frivole earrings and yg frivole necklace.
I tried on the pave frivole earrings and absolutely LOVE them. But do you think you could wear them as day to day earring, or are the nighttime /special occasion only?
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