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[I'll take two]

All the talk about how delicate malachite is going to be has me re-thinking the bracelet my DH paid for. My favorite color is green and I have been anticipating malachite for this reason. But I do want to wear my jewelry and not freak if it gets wet for heavens sake.

I am now considering the single magic motif but don't think I'll wear it long ever due to the thin chain (I've had longer thin chains get caught on things and break in the past). I am wondering if I should just ask my DH to order a 10 motif in onyx or carnelian instead (I do not have a 10 motif yet and would love one at least one day). Please give your opinions ladies

Totally agree with this. I bought a shiny croc bag from Hermes thinking it was like patent leather but unfortunately that isn't the case and I soon found out you can't get any water on it at all. Needless to say I didn't enjoy the stress of that at all so replaced it with a matte black one . After this experience I am not going to buy anything knowing it is fragile.
Beautiful things still need to be practical to some degree.
Difficult to decide about the ten motif as carnelian and onyx are both beautiful however I have found that I do wear the onyx a little more than the carnelian because it goes with more of my outfits . I layer the onyx with my MOP quite a bit .
In fact her's a quick as I haven't posted my onyx yet . I have added a bracelet to the 20 motif MOP and the special order 15 motif onyx .

 

[Suzie]

Totally agree with this. I bought a shiny croc bag from Hermes thinking it was like patent leather but unfortunately that isn't the case and I soon found out you can't get any water on it at all. Needless to say I didn't enjoy the stress of that at all so replaced it with a matte black one . After this experience I am not going to buy anything knowing it is fragile.
Beautiful things still need to be practical to some degree.
Difficult to decide about the ten motif as carnelian and onyx are both beautiful however I have found that I do wear the onyx a little more than the carnelian because it goes with more of my outfits . I layer the onyx with my MOP quite a bit .
In fact her's a quick as I haven't posted my onyx yet . I have added a bracelet to the 20 motif MOP and the special order 15 motif onyx .


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Just gorgeous I'll Take Too, you are my VCA hero!

 

[tae]

Totally agree with this. I bought a shiny croc bag from Hermes thinking it was like patent leather but unfortunately that isn't the case and I soon found out you can't get any water on it at all. Needless to say I didn't enjoy the stress of that at all so replaced it with a matte black one . After this experience I am not going to buy anything knowing it is fragile.
Beautiful things still need to be practical to some degree.
Difficult to decide about the ten motif as carnelian and onyx are both beautiful however I have found that I do wear the onyx a little more than the carnelian because it goes with more of my outfits . I layer the onyx with my MOP quite a bit .
In fact her's a quick as I haven't posted my onyx yet . I have added a bracelet to the 20 motif MOP and the special order 15 motif onyx .


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Have said it already, but this all matches so perfectly; Love this, dear!

 

[Suzie]

Don't VCA know that they could sell so many more necklaces etc if they offered white gold as an option? How hard can it be, they offer MOP and turquoise but not onyx etc, I just don't get it?

 

[lubird217]

Totally agree with this. I bought a shiny croc bag from Hermes thinking it was like patent leather but unfortunately that isn't the case and I soon found out you can't get any water on it at all. Needless to say I didn't enjoy the stress of that at all so replaced it with a matte black one . After this experience I am not going to buy anything knowing it is fragile.
Beautiful things still need to be practical to some degree.
Difficult to decide about the ten motif as carnelian and onyx are both beautiful however I have found that I do wear the onyx a little more than the carnelian because it goes with more of my outfits . I layer the onyx with my MOP quite a bit .
In fact her's a quick as I haven't posted my onyx yet . I have added a bracelet to the 20 motif MOP and the special order 15 motif onyx .


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This is why I love VCA! Any outfit = elevated chic!

You look great!

 

[texasgirliegirl]

All the talk about how delicate malachite is going to be has me re-thinking the bracelet my DH paid for. My favorite color is green and I have been anticipating malachite for this reason. But I do want to wear my jewelry and not freak if it gets wet for heavens sake.

I am now considering the single magic motif but don't think I'll wear it long ever due to the thin chain (I've had longer thin chains get caught on things and break in the past). I am wondering if I should just ask my DH to order a 10 motif in onyx or carnelian instead (I do not have a 10 motif yet and would love one at least one day). Please give your opinions ladies

Since you love green, why don't you consider the malachite in a ten motif?

 

[kimber418]

I'll take two-
Your photo awesome. It is fun to see how others pair their vintage alhambra. Is that
onyx white gold? Beautiful! So is that a 20 MOP and a ten in Onyx?

 

[Junkenpo]

In fact her's a quick as I haven't posted my onyx yet . I have added a bracelet to the 20 motif MOP and the special order 15 motif onyx .


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Soooo pretty! Those look amazing on you.

 

[CATEYES]

Totally agree with this. I bought a shiny croc bag from Hermes thinking it was like patent leather but unfortunately that isn't the case and I soon found out you can't get any water on it at all. Needless to say I didn't enjoy the stress of that at all so replaced it with a matte black one . After this experience I am not going to buy anything knowing it is fragile.
Beautiful things still need to be practical to some degree.
Difficult to decide about the ten motif as carnelian and onyx are both beautiful however I have found that I do wear the onyx a little more than the carnelian because it goes with more of my outfits . I layer the onyx with my MOP quite a bit .
In fact her's a quick as I haven't posted my onyx yet . I have added a bracelet to the 20 motif MOP and the special order 15 motif onyx .


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These two look amazing on you! The layering affect is something I hope to be able to obtain one day too. I'm glad you understand my practical side of luxury items (I am a true Taurus!) After reading on the VCA website about the care of different stones, I have been looking at both onyx and carnelian pieces today along with solid gold. I just found out we are expecting another baby so I definately won't be adding pieces that are more easily damaged (malachite. I will keep thinking about my first 10 motif purchase more before I make my move.

 

[CATEYES]

Since you love green, why don't you consider the malachite in a ten motif?

I had considered this but I want to be able to hold my new baby (in Oct) and not freak out if some liquid substance (ha ha) gets on it. I read on the VCA website that malachite is very delicate and if it comes in contact with water, can take off the protective polish and that starts the damage. I will think about if I want solid gold, onyx, or carnelian a bit more......

 

[CATEYES]

Don't VCA know that they could sell so many more necklaces etc if they offered white gold as an option? How hard can it be, they offer MOP and turquoise but not onyx etc, I just don't get it?

I agree. With all the requests here alone, they would surely sell enough to justify. Maybe one day soon your wish will come true.

 

[CATEYES]

If you see a piece that you really love you should get it and only wear it on special occasions (like the spectacular three motif drop earrings 628628 has.) Find another piece for every day wear.

I agree Florasun. My lifestyle doesn't call for many special nights out right now so I need to focus my money on a more wearable piece.

 

[CATEYES]

Hi CATYEYES! I have been drooling over everyone's new pieces, especially the green, malachite! But, if its that delicate, might be not good for bracelets. Yes! 10 motif in onyx or carnelian!!! Love my 10-motif in onyx!!

Yesterday I visited the VCA store because my SA called me that they found two matching 10-motif in carnelian! But, unfortunately, they are brownish red. I want the orange one!!! I will wait until I find the right one. (BTW, I may be purchasing RG Love - rainbow or full diamond!)

Hi einseine! I've been seeing you again (you were out for a while) in the Love discussion threads. I think either would be a nice addition to your existing bracelet collection.

I'm surprised your sa didn't realize what shade of red you had expressed.... maybe they forgot. For me, I wouldn't be able to carry off an orange-toned carnnelian as I am very pale and do not look good in orange colors but I also would not want a brownish-red color either. My pickiness may be hard to come by I need to really think about if I want carnelian, onyx or solid gold. I looked at my wardrobe and honestly all three go well with almost everything. The red will look good with more than I thought but.....idk. I have been looking back through this thread at the lovely photos to try to help me.

 

[Cavalier Girl]

All the talk about how delicate malachite is going to be has me re-thinking the bracelet my DH paid for. My favorite color is green and I have been anticipating malachite for this reason. But I do want to wear my jewelry and not freak if it gets wet for heavens sake.

I am now considering the single magic motif but don't think I'll wear it long ever due to the thin chain (I've had longer thin chains get caught on things and break in the past). I am wondering if I should just ask my DH to order a 10 motif in onyx or carnelian instead (I do not have a 10 motif yet and would love one at least one day). Please give your opinions ladies

Cateyes, given your love of green, and I'm betting the malachite is going to be stunning, I'd stick with the bracelet. I wash my hands frequently, and never take my watch with croc strap off. It's none the worse for wear after literally thousands of hand washes.

 

[einseine]

Hi einseine! I've been seeing you again (you were out for a while) in the Love discussion threads. I think either would be a nice addition to your existing bracelet collection.

I'm surprised your sa didn't realize what shade of red you had expressed.... maybe they forgot. For me, I wouldn't be able to carry off an orange-toned carnnelian as I am very pale and do not look good in orange colors but I also would not want a brownish-red color either. My pickiness may be hard to come by I need to really think about if I want carnelian, onyx or solid gold. I looked at my wardrobe and honestly all three go well with almost everything. The red will look good with more than I thought but.....idk. I have been looking back through this thread at the lovely photos to try to help me.

My SA too much focused on finding the "matching" two, and forgot about my colour preference... I've changed my strategy. I'll buy one by one when I find the right one. My pickiness is hard to come by,too. The problem is I have seen the best carnelian once in Monaco....

(I did not think I would learn to want another Love again, after selling my YG plain one. But, someone's rainbow Love really caught my eyes. I saw it irl. Actually, coloured stones in RG was very chick!!!)

What about solid YG/RG 5-motif?? I really love my solid PG pieces. They don't get dirty, meaning I don't notice when they get dirty!!! It is easy for the motifs of vintage alhambra necklaces, so I would not choose other materials than hard stones, perhaps.