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lulu-47 said:
Thank you Yoshi1296! I got the hammered gold and I love it :smile:
I can’t believe how well it catches the light. The single motif pendant is sparkly but there’s something about the 5 motifs together in the bracelet which is extra special :love:
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Yay congrats! Enjoy the bracelet! It is so lovely and easy to wear! I never take mine off, so special to me <3
 
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innerpeace85 said:
Hi,
I tried MOP 2 motif recently and I returned it since it didn’t work out for me. I don’t know if it was the color or style itself. I wanted to try the other 2 motif options before I make a decision on this style. Grey MOP/pave 2 motif is not an option since I don’t grey MOP on my tan skintone. My SA is shipping me these two options. Does anybody have these? What do you think is a better choice between the two? Thanks :heart:

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I think the two-motif carnelian/TE is stunning. I am olive-complected. I tried these years ago and they were very flattering. I like the combination, the carnelian enhances the TE, the TE enhances the carnelian, and both enhance the gold and vice versa.

I personally do not care for the MOP/TE Butterfly motif. First, I would never pair these two stones together. Second, I'm not enamored with the flat butterfly. Third, I don't understand these earrings at all--they're neither alhambra nor fauna--to me they're a bizarre and unappealing-as if someone at VCA had the stones left over and said, "hey, let's do something with these". I'm expect some people love them, but I'm not a fan . . .

HOWEVER, this is my personal opinion so take it with a grain of salt . . .
 
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innerpeace85 said:
Hi,
I tried MOP 2 motif recently and I returned it since it didn’t work out for me. I don’t know if it was the color or style itself. I wanted to try the other 2 motif options before I make a decision on this style. Grey MOP/pave 2 motif is not an option since I don’t grey MOP on my tan skintone. My SA is shipping me these two options. Does anybody have these? What do you think is a better choice between the two? Thanks :heart:

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I prefer carnelian and TE. I haven’t tried them on because they’ve never been in stock when I’m in store ... but one day.
 
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innerpeace85 said:
Hi,
I tried MOP 2 motif recently and I returned it since it didn’t work out for me. I don’t know if it was the color or style itself. I wanted to try the other 2 motif options before I make a decision on this style. Grey MOP/pave 2 motif is not an option since I don’t grey MOP on my tan skintone. My SA is shipping me these two options. Does anybody have these? What do you think is a better choice between the two? Thanks :heart:

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I know these are WG, 2082046.png.transform.vca-w820-2x.pngbut I think they are gorgeous!
 
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Yoshi1296 said:
Yay congrats! Enjoy the bracelet! It is so lovely and easy to wear! I never take mine off, so special to me :heart:
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Thanks, I love it! Quick question- do you sleep with your bracelet on? I never take off my Cartier Love or JUC even to sleep but because of the chain and (maybe?) more fragile nature of the Alhambra I’m wondering whether or not it’s ok to keep it on 24/7...?
 
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lulu-47 said:
Thanks, I love it! Quick question- do you sleep with your bracelet on? I never take off my Cartier Love or JUC even to sleep but because of the chain and (maybe?) more fragile nature of the Alhambra I’m wondering whether or not it’s ok to keep it on 24/7...?
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Hi! I don't take mine off to sleep, but only because I have a thin chain bracelet paired with it, so there isn't anything that may cause damage to my VCA. Although, these bracelets are quite sturdy. I pretty much never take mine off unless when I'm moving something heavy or doing heavy cleaning.

I even shower or do the dishes with it on and it has held up just fine.
 
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Yoshi1296 said:
Hi! I don't take mine off to sleep, but only because I have a thin chain bracelet paired with it, so there isn't anything that may cause damage to my VCA. Although, these bracelets are quite sturdy. I pretty much never take mine off unless when I'm moving something heavy or doing heavy cleaning.

I even shower or do the dishes with it on and it has held up just fine.
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Ok thanks :smile:
 
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PC1984 said:
I like the one with the tiger eye and carnelian Alhambra! I tried it in the magic Alhambra 6 motif necklace and it’s a beautiful combo in person.
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+1 for the same reason :D Also agree with @Happyish re the colors and the butterfly mixed with clover. And with @911snowball re the singular appeal of this two motif
Congratulations @lulu-47 on your new bracelet!
@BigAkoya, thank goodness; I thought I was the only one who took some time and effort into finding the ear piercing and getting the earring in place :D
 
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lulu-47 said:
Thanks, I love it! Quick question- do you sleep with your bracelet on? I never take off my Cartier Love or JUC even to sleep but because of the chain and (maybe?) more fragile nature of the Alhambra I’m wondering whether or not it’s ok to keep it on 24/7...?
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Years ago (10 to be exact) I bought the RG Sweet Alhambra bracelet and repurposed it to wear as an anklet. I've worn it every day since (just like the Love and the JUC). I shower, sleep and work-out in it. I never take it off. I can't believe how sturdy this is (watch, I'll probably lose it tomorrow [please no!!!!]).
With that being said, I would never wear it this way if it were made with one of the stones: e.g., MOP, carnelian, turquoise, etc. as all are fragile and would show signs of wear if not irreparable damage from this kind of daily use. Remember, stones are porous and hot water, chlorine, soap or whatever, will all take their toll--the stones can become brittle and crack, the color can fade and the shiny surface will dull over time. I don't know what your bracelet is made of, but you may want to keep this in mind when deciding whether to wear it or take it off for certain activities.
 
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Happyish said:
Years ago (10 to be exact) I bought the RG Sweet Alhambra bracelet and repurposed it to wear as an anklet. I've worn it every day since. I shower, sleep and work-out in it. I never take it off. I can't believe how sturdy this is (watch, I'll probably lose it tomorrow) [please no!!!!]. With that being said, I would never wear it this way if it were made with one of the stones: e.g., MOP, carnelian, turquoise, etc. as all are fragile and would probably show signs of wear if not damage from this kind of daily use. Remember, stones are porous and hot water, chlorine, soap or whatever, will all take their toll--the stones can become brittle and crack, the color can fade and the polished surface will dull over time. I don't know what your bracelet is made of, but you may want to keep this in mind when deciding whether to take it off for certain activities.
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What a totally cute idea! I have not worn an anklet in years. Sweet is the perfect size. Love this idea.
 
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ThisVNchick said:
I got to try these on today and am so in loveeee. I’m currently waiting to add either a 20 carnelian or a 20 BA (pending color saturation and evenness throughout) but these...would be an instant gratification purchase :P so torn on what to do but DH told me to be patience and wait for my original WL items LOLView attachment 5081092
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Omg - love these on you -
The coloring/flash of the MOP is gorgeous
You have more will power than I would have had
 
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