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Love knots are always so nice. I think I see the type pendant you like...
I have always loved the Cartier Trinity collection, especially for its meaning, but I can't seem to find a piece I really like (I almost once purchased the large all pave ring).

I'm not sure if you're a fan of Trinity, but this necklace is so pretty to me. The chain is in RG though which I'm sure they can switch out the chain to WG (or they can just sell you a WG chain), but the bail is also in RG, and I'm not sure how great that will look in real life. A WG chain may actually make it pop more and look okay as the whole point of Trinity is Tri-Color, so the WG chain may actually bring out the WG pave.

Anyway, I just wanted to share as you keep thinking of what piece you want to get...
I just love Trinity, it's also a softer look than Love which has harsh edges, vs. Trinity is all rounded edges.
CRB7224586 - Trinity necklace - White gold, yellow gold, rose gold, diamonds - Cartier

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You are very perceptive!

I am not a huge fan of cartier, but I do love the trinity collection. That pendant is beautiful - I wasn't aware they did a pendant of it.
 
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You are very perceptive!

I am not a huge fan of cartier, but I do love the trinity collection. That pendant is beautiful - I wasn't aware they did a pendant of it.
I'm not a Cartier fan anymore either, except Trinity, which of course the Trinity design is unique and iconic. It is, though, the symbolism and meaning, which can be interpreted by the wearer, that somehow speaks to me. Yet, I don't even own one piece. :shocked:
Now you have me on a Trinity kick again to see if I can find something. :biggrin:
 
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Since we all love our bling, we must take them with us when we travel so they don't get lonely at home. Which means... travel jewelry cases! :nuts: :heart:

Here is the one I use... the Maria Cube. I'm a road warrior (well, I used to be pre-COVID), and I have tried a billion jewelry travel cases (hard cases, soft cases, bags, wallet zips), and this one is my favorite. What I love about this one is that it's a big empty case which makes it so versatile, especially if you have chunky pieces.

I put my jewelry pieces in their little travel pouches and just stack them inside. You can also use the detachable storage compartments too, that's also quite nice. I prefer to go with their own pouches as it seems to lay flatter with individual pouches.

Travel cases with cubby holes are cute, but so limiting. Plus, the piece bangs around in the cubby hole, so you either have to wrap tissue around them or put them in a pouch anyway.

I hope this inspires some of you... travel jewelry cases for everyone! :hugs:

I love this Maria Cube: Maria Zip Jewelry Cube | WOLF (wolf1834.com)
Is the zipper easy to close and open? I have some from other brands and became frustrated by the zipper.

Love the yellow color. Bright and happy but will we ever travel freely again? Sigh.

Anyone watching The White Lotus? I liked Nicole’s leather catch all tray that she put her jewelry in in the safe.
 
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Is the zipper easy to close and open? I have some from other brands and became frustrated by the zipper.

Love the yellow color. Bright and happy but will we ever travel freely again? Sigh.

Anyone watching The White Lotus? I liked Nicole’s leather catch all tray that she put her jewelry in in the safe.
Yes, it zips up very smoothly. I bought the yellow for the exact reasons you stated... bright and happy!
Ooohh.. I need to check out The White Lotus... never heard of it but always looking for a good series to watch. Thanks!
 
Since we all love our bling, we must take them with us when we travel so they don't get lonely at home. Which means... travel jewelry cases! :nuts: :heart:

Here is the one I use... the Maria Cube. I'm a road warrior (well, I used to be pre-COVID), and I have tried a billion jewelry travel cases (hard cases, soft cases, bags, wallet zips), and this one is my favorite. What I love about this one is that it's a big empty case which makes it so versatile, especially if you have chunky pieces.

I put my jewelry pieces in their little travel pouches and just stack them inside. You can also use the detachable storage compartments too, that's also quite nice. I prefer to go with their own pouches as it seems to lay flatter with individual pouches.

Travel cases with cubby holes are cute, but so limiting. Plus, the piece bangs around in the cubby hole, so you either have to wrap tissue around them or put them in a pouch anyway.

I hope this inspires some of you... travel jewelry cases for everyone! :hugs:

I love this Maria Cube: Maria Zip Jewelry Cube | WOLF (wolf1834.com)

LOL I can't imagine what you would say if you saw how I travel with my jewelry. I wear it for as much as I can, and for when I'm not wearing it, the jewelry is physically on my person 100% of the time. I sewed special traveling pouches for when I am skiing so everything is on me, protected and secure.
 
LOL I can't imagine what you would say if you saw how I travel with my jewelry. I wear it for as much as I can, and for when I'm not wearing it, the jewelry is physically on my person 100% of the time. I sewed special traveling pouches for when I am skiing so everything is on me, protected and secure.
You are too cute! I can visualize your outfit, like the Romanovs, with all those secret pouches in your ski outfits... your 5 necklaces, 6 rings, 8 earrings, 4 bangles. You probably jingle. :nuts: :heart:

And back at the hotel room...
You probably sleep with your pieces on. :smile:
My pieces are very organized and disciplined, and they like to snuggle at night in their cute little pouches. My pieces will not want to be buddies with your gypsy-roaming-everywhere pieces.
Nope... we can't ever be roomies. :biggrin::hugs:
 
The inventory seems to be getting better and better! I received news couple of days back that both my SO for perlee pearls of gold bracelet in small size (due to arrive in November according to Paris) and my MTO (made to order) GMOP magic earrings have arrived! What had me going ‘wait, what???’ was the fact that it’s been a little more than 3 weeks since I placed my MTO for the GMOP earrings! Looks like VCA may be amping up their production!

Congrats on your earrings! Can’t wait to see your complete Lotus set!
I got my GMOP Magic earrings after only a month wait when i was originally told a year. I was expecting a rejected pair due to a flaw but they were perfect! I hope you love them as much as i do!
 
LOL I can't imagine what you would say if you saw how I travel with my jewelry. I wear it for as much as I can, and for when I'm not wearing it, the jewelry is physically on my person 100% of the time. I sewed special traveling pouches for when I am skiing so everything is on me, protected and secure.
You are all making me feel disorganized!
 
I got my GMOP Magic earrings after only a month wait when i was originally told a year. I was expecting a rejected pair due to a flaw but they were perfect! I hope you love them as much as i do!
Omg I thought the same thing at first and even asked my SA if it was someone else’s order and it got rejected :biggrin:… it did give my SA a tickle though. Like yours, mine is perfect too and can I just say I am so totally in love with GMOP with RG combo right now! 5 minutes before coming on the forum, I was actually admiring my jewelry box and my GMOP pieces just popped! Happy to be twins with you and to know u love urs as much as I do mine.
 
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