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AmorNChanel said:
Looking for some advice as I am a vca newbie. I have a YG onyx 10 motif. I am planning my next purchase. I think a 5 motif bracelet is a good choice so I can wear alone or attach to the necklace. One option is to get the matching onyx bracelet but I wanted to explore other options and a different color bracelet is more appealing to me. But will it look odd when attached with my 10 motif onyx. Options I am considering are yellow gold, mop, carnelian or stick with onyx?

All thoughts welcomed. Thanks.
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Hmmm if you already have a 10 motif onyx, a 5 motif in onxy will give you the versatility of wearing it as a set (necklace and bracelet), as well as attach it as a longer necklace. I am not sure if it would look weird attaching another color. I was wondering that myself as I am considering either another 5 motif malachite to add to my existing 10 + 5 to make a 20, or perhaps a 5 motif MOP. I believe it may only work if you have long hair and wear your hair down most of the time? So that the different color stone is towards the back of your neck. It would be great to hear what the other experts have to say!
 
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ncch said:
Thanks for your reply! For some reason, I didn't think to choose the carnelian that looks best next to my face..I was just trying to find a match! I also didnt think carnelian could look that dark at night, thats good to know. Thanks for pointing that out! Hope you're enjoying your turquoise pieces!

Are some pieces in carnelian almost see through? As in kind of translucent? I saw a lady with a pair of earrings and it looked like i could almost see the outline of her earlobe through the stone in the light?
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Yes. Carnelian can be very translucent.
One of my pieces is more translucent than the other but you can't tell a difference when they are worn together.
 
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PhoenixH said:
Hmmm if you already have a 10 motif onyx, a 5 motif in onxy will give you the versatility of wearing it as a set (necklace and bracelet), as well as attach it as a longer necklace. I am not sure if it would look weird attaching another color. I was wondering that myself as I am considering either another 5 motif malachite to add to my existing 10 + 5 to make a 20, or perhaps a 5 motif MOP. I believe it may only work if you have long hair and wear your hair down most of the time? So that the different color stone is towards the back of your neck. It would be great to hear what the other experts have to say!
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Oh, I hope others will chime in... Your malachite pieces sound gorgeous!! I am thinking that if the gold is the same color and the stones are complimentary, it might work. It won't be a match like onyx necklace and onyx bracelet, but maybe.... I personally would prefer some variety rather than getting a total match.

Am I crazy to mix and match??? Experts, please help....
 
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AmorNChanel said:
Looking for some advice as I am a vca newbie. I have a YG onyx 10 motif. I am planning my next purchase. I think a 5 motif bracelet is a good choice so I can wear alone or attach to the necklace. One option is to get the matching onyx bracelet but I wanted to explore other options and a different color bracelet is more appealing to me. But will it look odd when attached with my 10 motif onyx. Options I am considering are yellow gold, mop, carnelian or stick with onyx?

All thoughts welcomed. Thanks.
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How about tigers eye? There are some black streaks in it that will compliment the onyx. I have an onyx and tigers eye bracelet I wear together.
 
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bagsforme said:
How about tigers eye? There are some black streaks in it that will compliment the onyx. I have an onyx and tigers eye bracelet I wear together.
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I did not think of that combo. It sounds like that would be really pretty and the motifs are in a similar color family. The SA told me that I could link two bracelets together to make a necklace though it sounds like it might be a bit tight. Have you done that before?
 
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AmorNChanel said:
Looking for some advice as I am a vca newbie. I have a YG onyx 10 motif. I am planning my next purchase. I think a 5 motif bracelet is a good choice so I can wear alone or attach to the necklace. One option is to get the matching onyx bracelet but I wanted to explore other options and a different color bracelet is more appealing to me. But will it look odd when attached with my 10 motif onyx. Options I am considering are yellow gold, mop, carnelian or stick with onyx?

All thoughts welcomed. Thanks.
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An onyx would give you great versatility and not have to always have your hair down if you didn't want to because of not matching 10 motif. I can understand your wanting a new stone as well though. If only you could get two bracelets-lol! I love malachite too!! But when I really looked at my wardrobe, not much would go with it. But when it is worn would look just stunning! But maybe a solid gold, or tigers eye like others are suggesting would be good addition. Are you able to go into a VCA and try on with your ten motif?
 
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Got my necklace today...here it is with the bracelet :) Very excited! Making sure the MOP matches. Had to buy it before the increase! Still contemplating one more piece. Hmmm...
 

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bagsforme said:
^No, I have not. There's no way it would fit around my neck. The bracelets are about 7" long if not shortened. So unless you have a 14" neck or smaller, that wouldn't work.

Most choker necklaces are 16".
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Yeah, understand. I added two inches to my necklace to be more comfortable on my neck. Maybe the SA is selling to a lot of very petite ladies or had no idea what she was saying.
 
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CATEYES said:
An onyx would give you great versatility and not have to always have your hair down if you didn't want to because of not matching 10 motif. I can understand your wanting a new stone as well though. If only you could get two bracelets-lol! I love malachite too!! But when I really looked at my wardrobe, not much would go with it. But when it is worn would look just stunning! But maybe a solid gold, or tigers eye like others are suggesting would be good addition. Are you able to go into a VCA and try on with your ten motif?
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I agree an onyx bracelet will be beautiful. Personally, I'd prefer to not match exactly when wearing them separately. I will need to try this out at the boutique and see if I like it. I think maybe all gold would be the way to go if I don't get the onyx. Yeah two bracelets would be even better but my wallet is screaming with DH not far behind. Lol...
 
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