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chaneljewel said:
G&SMommy, your ring and necklace are fabulous!

I put my 10 motif MOP and MOP bracelet together to make a longer necklace when I need it. I don't think I even worry about the clasps as I don't think they're that noticeable.
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Thanks! The Magic pave pieces are my favorites! I love them and wear them daily along with my 2 vintage Alhambra bracelets in MOP and Chalcedony. Now if I could only find a money tree to add the Perlee bangles I want!
 
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PhoenixH said:
Ladies, I am currently torn in trying to decide my next purchase before the price increase and would appreciate some advice please. I am considering between one of the following:
1.) Magic pave Alhambra ring
2.) Pave vintage Alhambra earrings in WG
3.) Pave frivole earrings
4.) 10 motif mop YG Alhambra

I currently have the following in my humble collection:
1.) small YG frivole earrings
2.) magic size MOP YG Alhambra earrings
3.) 5 + 10 motif malachite Alhambra bracelet and necklace set

I wear earrings daily and think I get good mileage from them. On the other hand, I have also fallen in love with the size and sparkles of the magic pave ring! Just not too sure if I will get as much mileage it? So tough to decide!
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My vote is for the pave frivole earrings.
The cost savings will be more substantial if you buy these now...plus they are just absolutely beautiful.
 
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Metrowestmama said:
I'm one of many that wants to take the plunge before the increase! And I have been reading and reviewing for a long time now. Yet, I haven't seen anything on this particular topic (though if there is and especially with pictures, please direct me!)

I was thinking about getting the WG MOP Vintage pendant, 5 motif bracelet and ear clips. But I keep thinking about the 10 motif and 20 motif. I know the 20 motif you can double so you can get two looks in one (which appeals to me) But I have also read about being able to add the bracelet to the 10 motif and maybe even getting another 10 motif down the road and making the two 10s into a 20. Then I thought it may work where you can wear one 10 motif, then add the bracelet to the other 10 motif to make it longer and wear both at the same time (getting the double look.) (Has anyone done that???)

So here are my questions.

1. Does adding the bracelet to a 10 motif or the two 10 motifs together look bad (since you'll see the clasps?)
2. Should I forgo the pendant or do you think there is enough solo use for that in addition to the 10 motif.
3. If enough use, should I still get the MOP pendant or a different color?
4. Anyone ever wear the pendant with a 10 motif?

Sorry for the long post! But really appreciate the feedback!
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Get two ten motifs in MOP and then get a pendant in either a pretty pop color (turquoise, carnelian or malachite, or onyx) or the pave pendant....
The clasp is not very noticeable and its wonderful to have the option to wear just a 10 motif.
 
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Metrowestmama said:
@tbbjb Thanks for commenting! I know. I'm joining the addict group! Great points you make on all of my questions. I'm picky too so great to know you are similar and the clasps don't bother you. So, I'd probably get the 10 motif now, with the bracelet and skip the pendant.

I love the ear clips. I'd just wear them on their own when I wouldn't wear the necklace. But I'll seriously consider the frivole earrings instead. They would go great with the necklace like you said. How big are the hoops?
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The frivole earrings are a GREAT compliment to the vintage alhambra.
The perlee hoops come in several sizes...I have the small and they are a very nice size. Not too large, not too small.
 
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G&Smommy said:
Here are some pics. I really love the Magic ring and also have the matching necklace:
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So beautiful!!! I adore the magic pave ring and that necklace. How wonderful! Don't think I can swing it before the increase but still toying with an earring choice. I know many of you suggested the Frivole earrings to wear with the vintage Alhambra necklace. I am just going to have to try them on and see.
 
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tbbbjb said:
1) I would chose 2 10s over a 20 because you have more choices. I thought the clasps would bother me but they really don't and I am VERY OCD about things like that. I also notice that I rarely wear them as a 20, just seem to get more use out of the 10. I also got one of my 10s lengthened for options. I also got an extension made, but that was a couple of years ago and according to several ladies on this thread they do not do it anymore.
2) I think the 10 motif gives you the most bang for your buck and I would suggest saving the money you would put towards a pendant to another 10 in Onyx for example.
3) No
4) No, I personally find it to be too gaudy, but that is my personal opinion. I once saw an older lady at Place Vendôme and she had on EVERY conceivable combination in MOP all at once and it was really overkill in my humble opinion. HTH

If you are matchy matchy or just like to buy in sets (I am guilty of this), I would suggest the earclips, one 10 motif and the bracelet (which really gives you a nice length when combined with the necklace). If you can swing it I would get 2 10s. But variety is nice as well. I *love* my frivole earclips with my vintage alhambra necklace. A good friend recommended this and it really compliments it nicely, so do the perlee hoops. I know I am adding to your list, but I am an addict after all ;-)
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I think we need to form another subgroup of "matchy matchy" VCA gals! I sometimes feel guilty about it but I just love everything looking like it's pulled together. Oh I even match shoes to bags... Is this such a bad trait?!!!
 
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texasgirliegirl said:
My vote is for the pave frivole earrings.
The cost savings will be more substantial if you buy these now...plus they are just absolutely beautiful.
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They are really beautiful aren't they? And I love the 3 dimensional look with the sparkles of the pave. It is the most expensive piece though! Quite a fair bit more than the rest. Such a tough decision.... If only I had a money tree!!!
 
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PhoenixH said:
They are really beautiful aren't they? And I love the 3 dimensional look with the sparkles of the pave. It is the most expensive piece though! Quite a fair bit more than the rest. Such a tough decision.... If only I had a money tree!!!
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You are so right.
Look at it another way..(assuming you plan to eventually buy these)...
8 percent of 14K is a lot more than 8 percent of 6K....this is your savings if you buy them now.
I can rationalize just about anything when it comes to VCA.
 
#9,630
Ok, what is everyone getting? Anything?
I need to decide .

For me it is 10 motif onyx
Magic 3 motif magic earrings
MOP Magic ear clips
Letterwood Long pendant. This is coming out in OYNX and MOP btw! ;)

I wish I could get all, but only can get 1. I wear Rings, earrings and bracelets all of the time. Necklaces I don't wear as much. But would if i had a few 20's! lol
 
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