I know what you mean about the 10 motif. I started with one but it just felt more dressy than what I normally wear. I added another 10 and am addicted to long necklaces now. I just love the look. If it didn't sing to you then you made the right decision in returning it. I agree that trying them on does help. I do love the earclips and think onyx would be a lovely choice. I only own the sweets size so I cannot comment on the weight of the vintage but I do think they can be great for everyday.
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I know what you mean about the 10 motif. I started with one but it just felt more dressy than what I normally wear. I added another 10 and am addicted to long necklaces now. I just love the look. If it didn't sing to you then you made the right decision in returning it. I agree that trying them on does help. I do love the earclips and think onyx would be a lovely choice. I only own the sweets size so I cannot comment on the weight of the vintage but I do think they can be great for everyday.
I have exactly the same problem as you...not near a boutique to try on, 10 motif too short, 20 motif a bit out of my range now. However, I do have the YG/onyx ear clips. Since I normally wear small earrings, the ear clips were a bit heavy for me in the beginning. My ear lobes were sore and bleeding at the end of the day, but now they are fine for me. The ear clips are good for everyday wear.
Hope that helps.
Speaking for Beth, they are the small hoops!
Beth, they look great!
Ok I need hoops now for sure! I think medium or large though.
Not heavy at all.
Today I am wearing the mop/yg ear clips and my lobes are very small and thin.
Today I am wearing the mop/yg ear clips and my lobes are very small and thin.
Given the price point, I think it's well worth a field-trip to VCA. Make a day of it, and take yourself out to lunch. However, before you go, call ahead and make sure that they have the pieces in stock you want to try. More often than not, I pop in and nothing I want to see is there. They always offer to order it, but best to call so if it's necessary to do so, they can make sure to have it in anticipation of your visit. And don't feel pressured to buy. See it late morning, then go to lunch.
Mine are medium and I think they're the perfect size. The large are very big, IMO too big for everyday, but that's a question of preference and style.Speaking for Beth, they are the small hoops!
Beth, they look great!
Ok I need hoops now for sure! I think medium or large though.
Thank you so much! I know hoops are everywhere, but when I saw these, there was no comparison. Whatever size or style you get from VCA, I know you'll love them. The sting of the price will be far outweighed by the pleasure they give you.
Here's another view (medium size Perlee variation-e.g., they're slightly graduated)
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I think so too as I will probably wear them daily!
I am going to NYC soon and will try on and see what size suits me the best.
I almost got these huge Garrard hoops with black onyx, with the wing inside. Beautiful , but not classic.
Do you remember if these were 4 or 7k? I pray you say 4, but I know they are the ones around 7k.
Those are pretty, but no, not as classic. I love the perlee's-they're great on they're own and they also match the beadwork on the vintage alhambra w/o being matchy/matchy. While I have Alhambra earrings, the hoops change the whole look and give it a more casual vibe. It's kind of like buying separates in clothing, I can mix and match, but with Alhambra.
I hope I don't sound too spoiled or pretentious. With whatever I buy, I try to be practical and this was no exception. In other words, there was a method to my madness!
Do you remember if these were 4 or 7k? I pray you say 4, but I know they are the ones around 7k.
I hate to say yes, but yes. I bought them a few years back and even then the price was atrocious. With VCA you just have to grit your teeth and bite the bullet.
This is how I figure. If it was $5600 before the last price increase and for some bizarre reason that now sounds acceptable, I ask myself how can I get to $7200? That's a $1600 difference; not much when you think about it. It equates to a couple of Hermes silk scarves, about one Hermes cashmere scarf or a pair of Louboutins. If the money would be readily spent on something else, why not put it towards the earrings.
At the end of the day (or month) it does all add up and as much as I love clothes and bags, etc., still, I'd rather have jewelry.
These are really gorgeous!
Now I wish that I had not seen them because the small pg perlee hoops that I though I wanted seem skimpy by comparison.
I am so sorry sweetie. But don't say that until you try them. I know your taste in jewelry and I have a feeling you might decide they're too big. And if not, nothing wrong with adding them to the list!
This must be so frustrating for you! The right necklace will come along eventually.
I tried the large turquoise and YG but felt they were too big, but when I tried the super onyx, they were perfect. (I kick myself for not buying them, but I would be bankrupt now if I bought every piece of VCA that I loved. ) but you should definitely try them!
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