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#18,301
Hi. I'm wearing the two motif earrings now. My ear piercing is also high which is problematic. In addition, I have one chunky ear lobe. I recently purchased the small frivole in YG. Because of the location of the clip and the tension on the chunky earlobe, I felt like the earrings were strangling my earlobe and like you, my ear was jammed into the clip. They are doing two things: loosening the tension of the post and moving the post up (that earring has two locations the post can sit in).

Since you have a high piercing, can they move the post up?

I think the both pairs look good on you. I've come to terms that the two motif don't sit perfectly centered on me.
 
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shere3n02 said:
Vintage vs Magic earrings

Hi fellow VCA lovers :smile:
I’d love some advice on the next items on my list - the 2 & 3 motif earrings (attached mod shots for reference).

I have a pair of Magic Malachite earrings, and the Magic size sits perfect on my ears. However, I’ve steered away from the Vintage size ones because they’re not as comfortable - I have big earlobes and unfortunately my piercing is also quite high. Do you think the earrings are sitting weird / not cantered on my ears? (If I centered it, too much of my earlobe gets sqooshed in the earclip lol)

But I absolutely love the 2 & 3 motif earrings and I’m considering them seriously. My SA did say they can do two things - 1) change the earring stick to a longer one & 2) loosen the earclip so it’s more comfortable. I wouldn’t know if these changes would help ultimately, and they can only make these changes after I purchase the item (presumably non-exchangeable once I move forward with these adjustments).

Have any of you experienced something similar? Please do share your thoughts with me! Thanks so much! :heart:View attachment 4992647View attachment 4992648View attachment 4992649
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Hi! I think both pairs look great on you! You have lovely earlobes! I am the opposite, I have small earlobes, so big earrings don't quite work for me in many ways, and I can't wear dangling earrings. Bummer. So no... your earlobes look fine!

I think if you add a longer post, unless you have thick earlobes, it may be too long in the back. Have a your significant other/friend take a photo of the back of your earrings and see how far the post sticks out. I asked my husband to do that, and mine were fine as the post still went past the omega clip. I did not need a longer post which I was totally convinced I did, but the photo proved me wrong. On loosening... I would only do it if after wearing them for a day and if they hurt your ears. I think if you loosen them too much, they will droop. So wear them for a whole day and see if they hurt. Visually, I think they look great on you and only you will stare at the exact positioning of how they lay on your earlobe. Everyone else will see the dangles and be mesmerized.

I like both on you.. the two motif is a bit more casual. The oynx in the 3 motif makes those earrings really pop. You can't go wrong with either! If you can both, I vote yes as they are very different. If you can only get one, and assuming your everyday look is dangling earrings, I would get the 3 motif... those really pop on you!
 
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shere3n02 said:
Vintage vs Magic earrings

Hi fellow VCA lovers :)
I’d love some advice on the next items on my list - the 2 & 3 motif earrings (attached mod shots for reference).
Both are pretty but I like the 3 motif more on you
I have a pair of Magic Malachite earrings, and the Magic size sits perfect on my ears. However, I’ve steered away from the Vintage size ones because they’re not as comfortable - I have big earlobes and unfortunately my piercing is also quite high. Do you think the earrings are sitting weird / not cantered on my ears? (If I centered it, too much of my earlobe gets sqooshed in the earclip lol)

But I absolutely love the 2 & 3 motif earrings and I’m considering them seriously. My SA did say they can do two things - 1) change the earring stick to a longer one & 2) loosen the earclip so it’s more comfortable. I wouldn’t know if these changes would help ultimately, and they can only make these changes after I purchase the item (presumably non-exchangeable once I move forward with these adjustments).

Have any of you experienced something similar? Please do share your thoughts with me! Thanks so much! <3View attachment 4992647View attachment 4992648View attachment 4992649
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shere3n02 said:
Vintage vs Magic earrings

Hi fellow VCA lovers :smile:
I’d love some advice on the next items on my list - the 2 & 3 motif earrings (attached mod shots for reference).

I have a pair of Magic Malachite earrings, and the Magic size sits perfect on my ears. However, I’ve steered away from the Vintage size ones because they’re not as comfortable - I have big earlobes and unfortunately my piercing is also quite high. Do you think the earrings are sitting weird / not cantered on my ears? (If I centered it, too much of my earlobe gets sqooshed in the earclip lol)

But I absolutely love the 2 & 3 motif earrings and I’m considering them seriously. My SA did say they can do two things - 1) change the earring stick to a longer one & 2) loosen the earclip so it’s more comfortable. I wouldn’t know if these changes would help ultimately, and they can only make these changes after I purchase the item (presumably non-exchangeable once I move forward with these adjustments).

Have any of you experienced something similar? Please do share your thoughts with me! Thanks so much! :heart:View attachment 4992647View attachment 4992648View attachment 4992649
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ok...I love both earrings on you....however, if you are totally OCD, well, honestly the earrings are not centered on you.

However however, I would not have noticed that if I wasn’t looking - it’s not obvious. They don’t look weird, just not centered, which isn’t unusual. I agree it’s easy enough to move the posts to the other hole (they could probably even do that before you purchase them so you can see how it will look) and that might work better. Unless your ear is really uncomfortable,I don’t know if you need longer posts.
 
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shere3n02 said:
Vintage vs Magic earrings

Hi fellow VCA lovers :smile:
I’d love some advice on the next items on my list - the 2 & 3 motif earrings (attached mod shots for reference).

I have a pair of Magic Malachite earrings, and the Magic size sits perfect on my ears. However, I’ve steered away from the Vintage size ones because they’re not as comfortable - I have big earlobes and unfortunately my piercing is also quite high. Do you think the earrings are sitting weird / not cantered on my ears? (If I centered it, too much of my earlobe gets sqooshed in the earclip lol)

But I absolutely love the 2 & 3 motif earrings and I’m considering them seriously. My SA did say they can do two things - 1) change the earring stick to a longer one & 2) loosen the earclip so it’s more comfortable. I wouldn’t know if these changes would help ultimately, and they can only make these changes after I purchase the item (presumably non-exchangeable once I move forward with these adjustments).

Have any of you experienced something similar? Please do share your thoughts with me! Thanks so much! :heart:View attachment 4992647View attachment 4992648View attachment 4992649
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I just LOVE the 3 motif on you. You are lucky that your neck and ears carry them perfectly!
 
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Notorious Pink said:
ok...I love both earrings on you....however, if you are totally OCD, well, honestly the earrings are not centered on you.

However however, I would not have noticed that if I wasn’t looking - it’s not obvious. They don’t look weird, just not centered, which isn’t unusual. I agree it’s easy enough to move the posts to the other hole (they could probably even do that before you purchase them so you can see how it will look) and that might work better. Unless your ear is really uncomfortable,I don’t know if you need longer posts.
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I agree that they go a bit low, but you might want to ask what could be done if you really love them. For example, some of the earrings can be modified to be clips--would that be an option you'd consider? They are both lovely, I hope you find something that works for you. Also, with your longer hair and all, it could be covered, too, which would minimize the effect. Mostly, I'll say that wear what you love and who cares how it looks, really? I mean, you're alive, you know? Enjoy!
 
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I am new to this forum ,I have the sweet mop necklace and bracelet .Should I go for the earrings or will it be too matchy .I like dainty pieces and hence the sweet range .Was wondering if I should get a carnelian bracelet instead to match my love bracelet .TIA
 
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umamanikam said:
I am new to this forum ,I have the sweet mop necklace and bracelet .Should I go for the earrings or will it be too matchy .I like dainty pieces and hence the sweet range .Was wondering if I should get a carnelian bracelet instead to match my love bracelet .TIA
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Hi! Welcome to this forum! We are friendly bunch with lots of opinions to help you make up your mind.

My opinion...
I am a total matchy matchy person. I think a matched a set puts any outfit together.
I wear the Vintage Alhambra size, MOP... earrings, 20 motif, and bracelet all at the same time.

For you.. I vote yes! For sure get the earrings! They will go great with your other two pieces!
Hope that helps!
 
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caelumxcv said:
Going for my second VCA piece in less than 6 months because I’m obsessed with my sweet carnelian necklace and how dainty it is, but torn on which stone better suits me between the 5 motif agate or malachite —any suggestions?
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Both! :biggrin:

They complement your skin nicely. If I have to choose, I’d say agate for durability since it’s a bracelet. It goes with a lot more colors as well ... a bit easier to style.
 
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