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#19,351
eternallove4bag said:
Great news? No markup on the perlee bracelet! It’s kind of frustrating that VCA does not have the small size in stock and we have to SO it but at least we don’t have to pay 30% more. My SA placed the request last year in November or December (I forget), it got approved mid April this this (looong time, right?) and it arrived last week. So, nearly 4 months which is not bad because when the order was approved, I was told it would arrive by November this year.
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That is great news!!! Back on the wL it goes :happydance: lol
 
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Chanelandco said:
Thanks a lot for your reply.
As always you take time to share your knowledge and kind advice. Very much appreciated.
It is indeed impulsive, wich I know is not always good.
But I am happy that at least I did not take it with me the same day, even though it was love at first sight.
I budgeted H bags because I have a
pending SO and would love a green or craie bag. Other than that I am content.

For a set, I am happy with two pieces but it does not have to be a set. I would eventually get earings if I get this necklace but I might get it in malachite or maybe guilloché. But I have others earings that could work well with it.
By the way I tried some earings, the gold hammered alhambra and it was hurting like ...!
Is this normal? Or is it just me ?

I will take some days to think about it.
Thanks again for taking the time to reply.
I will update regarding my decision.
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Congratulations on starting your own business! I just wanted to jump in and say that I think the YG would probably look stunning, glow against your complexion, especially the guilloche. However, if your heart got stolen by the malachite, those would look amazing on you too. I can totally see why you fell for it. And malachite earrings would be much easier to care for than a malachite magic pendant. Yeah, I guess it would take some time to consider how you want to build your collection, and in what order. The YG could go with anything else YG that you wear. On the other hand, malachite is stunning on you. Wait! You want to add a green H bag. Against prudence and reason, I'm leaning toward malachite, at least the earrings. Maybe even in magic size? :loveeyes: I can't wait to see what you choose!
 
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BigAkoya said:
On the earrings, no... it's not just Alhambra... I had to adjust my Alhambra and also the Frivole which is why I just knew I had to adjust the Lotus earrings too. You don't need to adjust because you most likely have the perfect ear for earrings! :smile:

Me too on the matchy matchy... I just do not like non-matching pieces... it looks like it's just thrown together.
I prefer to channel Elizabeth Taylor and her over the top matchy matchy sets... I loved her bling. :nuts:

Ooooh... I can't wait to see what you got! Aside from my oynx set (which next time I go to the VCA boutique, I'm just going to pick 3 and get it over with), I am thinking now I want to get the 16 motif WG with WMOP, chalcedony, and GMOP. There is not much else in Alhambra WG, but I think one might be a nice piece.

I tried on the WG 16 motif last time I was at the boutique. It didn't speak to me, as it did not pop, so I dismissed it. To be fair, I was mentally comparing the GMOP to oynx to make a decision on my set. But yesterday, (time to visualize here), I wore a pale pink scoop neck tee, white skinny Bermuda shorts, I put on my Alhambra WG MOP set (earrings, 20 motif, bracelet), and I really loved how soft the jewelry looked with my outfit. Soft, but not dainty as it stood out (I also had on my Lotus ring). That made think... hmmm... the WG 16 motif also has that soft dreamy look which sometimes I like.

I think you like long necklaces too, so maybe check out a 16 motif next time you're at the boutique. The YG 16b motif version has oynx which I actually prefer. My perfect 3 stones for a WG 16 motif are WMOP, GMOP, oynx.

Can't wait to see what you got! You have a beautiful collection. :nuts::heart:
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Had to share here! My GMOP magic earrings are here and I am in love! The most perfect shade of grey! I also picked up the matching GMOP magic pendant! We love our matching sets don’t we? :hbeat:
Off to ban island I go till spring next year but with a huge grin on my face :biggrin:F238FAF7-9023-4559-A012-86CD8E3CA858.jpeg
 
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#19,355
eternallove4bag said:
Had to share here! My GMOP magic earrings are here and I am in love! The most perfect shade of grey! I also picked up the matching GMOP magic pendant! We love our matching sets don’t we? :hbeat:
Off to ban island I go till spring next year but with a huge grin on my face :biggrin:View attachment 5159946
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LOL, Stop it! Could this whole collection and look you have going on here be any more beautiful!?!:love:
 
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#19,357
eternallove4bag said:
Had to share here! My GMOP magic earrings are here and I am in love! The most perfect shade of grey! I also picked up the matching GMOP magic pendant! We love our matching sets don’t we? :hbeat:
Off to ban island I go till spring next year but with a huge grin on my face :biggrin:View attachment 5159946
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So beautiful! And yes, the GMOP is the perfect shade. Congratulations!
 
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EpiFanatic said:
Congratulations on starting your own business! I just wanted to jump in and say that I think the YG would probably look stunning, glow against your complexion, especially the guilloche. However, if your heart got stolen by the malachite, those would look amazing on you too. I can totally see why you fell for it. And malachite earrings would be much easier to care for than a malachite magic pendant. Yeah, I guess it would take some time to consider how you want to build your collection, and in what order. The YG could go with anything else YG that you wear. On the other hand, malachite is stunning on you. Wait! You want to add a green H bag. Against prudence and reason, I'm leaning toward malachite, at least the earrings. Maybe even in magic size? :loveeyes: I can't wait to see what you choose!
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Thanks a lot for your reply.
I also think guilloche magic pendant will be beautiful but they did not have it for me to try on. Also some posts said it was quite blingy for daily wear. So I dont know.

Do you think it is difficult to maintain a magic pendant in malachite? I think I red somewhere earings are difficult to maintain becaise you touch them with your hands to put them on.

I am not yet clear what to do anyway so will pause some days to think about it.
Thanks again
 
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eternallove4bag said:
Had to share here! My GMOP magic earrings are here and I am in love! The most perfect shade of grey! I also picked up the matching GMOP magic pendant! We love our matching sets don’t we? :hbeat:
Off to ban island I go till spring next year but with a huge grin on my face :biggrin:View attachment 5159946
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Wow stunning! Your bag, bracelets & of course the new pieces!
 
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Chanelandco said:
Si I went back to the boutique to try on several pieces.
I was lucky they had stocks of what I wanted.
I purchased my first VCA.. so excited!
Will reveal in the correct thread.

I am very happy with my purchase BUT I am now obsessed with a magic necklace .

I am very tempted to get it But I am a bit afraid it is too soon . It sounds a bit strange I know but I normally take time to think about my purchase before getting it. Unless it a H bag where you need to decide when you get an offer and I have a budget for that.
In this case, it will anyway be my last jewellery purchase for this year, so I am like it is ok to get it .

Also I was an employee till now and I have decided to make my own business, wich means for the next two or 3 years , I will focus on that to make sure it works. No major distraction except for budgeted H bags. So if I dont take this necklace now, It will have to wait quite some times.

Lastly for those who have this piece is it worth it ? easy to wear the long necklace ? Malachite too delicate on a necklace ?

Sorry for all this , I am normally quite clear deciding but I was surprised beeing sooo obsessed with a necklace and will not have this kind of conversation with my friends.
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It looks amazing! Congrats on starting your own business! I vite that you should get whatever you love and smile every day that you are hard at work and wearing it! :biggrin: Please keep us all updated on your choice! P.s. I am not familiar with malachite, nor am I a pendant person, but I would assume, you could just put it on my e chain and minimize handling. I think a malachite bracelet would get more wear and tear than a necklace. JMO though!
 
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eternallove4bag said:
Had to share here! My GMOP magic earrings are here and I am in love! The most perfect shade of grey! I also picked up the matching GMOP magic pendant! We love our matching sets don’t we? :hbeat:
Off to ban island I go till spring next year but with a huge grin on my face :biggrin:View attachment 5159946
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Complete perfection! Love everything in the picture! :loveeyes: VCA/Hermes/outfit! Thanks for sharing!! I can’t stop going back to stare at your photo.:girlsigh:
 
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