I have the wg/onyx Magic long pendant, and I think the onyx is the one color that I could wear the most. So it would be my choice if I could only have one! Certainly, the guilloche in gold would be versatile, too, if you wear YG often. I like the Dior rose de vents design, but their long pendant is only 20mm in diameter which is really small for a long pendant, in my opinion. I feel that a really long pendant needs to be an inch or more. Magic chain is also 2" longer and can be worn doubled.
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I have the wg/onyx Magic long pendant, and I think the onyx is the one color that I could wear the most. So it would be my choice if I could only have one! Certainly, the guilloche in gold would be versatile, too, if you wear YG often. I like the Dior rose de vents design, but their long pendant is only 20mm in diameter which is really small for a long pendant, in my opinion. I feel that a really long pendant needs to be an inch or more. Magic chain is also 2" longer and can be worn doubled.
I love that here on TPF, we are a friendly community with a common love of VCA bling.
Fall is here in the US... it's time to plan for upcoming holiday trips! What to do with our bling when we travel? We must not leave them behind, they will miss us. We must bring our loved ones along!
May Ienableshare how my little guys travel with me?
But of course... a Wolf travel case!
Most travel jewelry cases have built in compartments that are sectioned off so tiny, they do not fit anything. If you can put anything in them such as earrings, they bang around so you end up having to wrap them in Kleenex! No! No booger wraps for my babies!
The solution? For me, the Wolf Maria Cube! I like it because it's a big open square that you can use with your VCA (or Tiffany, Cartier, Mikimoto....) travel pouches. You can also use the removable zip compartments, but I do not. Here are some photos of how I take my little guys travelling with me... You can see the pouch at the very bottom is the medium size VCA travel pouch. It fits perfect. On top are the small pouches. Black cloth is the VCA polishing cloth which I lay on top. I just stack them on top, and since every piece is in a pouch, no banging around. The last photo is the removable zip compartment that comes with it. Here is the link: Maria Zip Jewelry Cube | WOLF (wolf1834.com)
I hope this might give some of you inspiration on packing your loved ones for travel.
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So i know that when traveling, never put jewelry into a checked bag.
But even so, i get so nervous when my carry-on with valuables goes thru security. Do you not get nervous about anything getting stolen?
In a busy airport sometimes i go thru security before/after my carry on.
Yes, I've been staring it. Hated it at first (that weird branch sticking out), but now it's love at second sight, even if only via modshots. For me, this ring has everything I'm looking for in a ring... bold statement (vs dainty), elegant (vs. sweet or cutesy) a colored stone (vs. more all-diamond rings), unique and different. This ring is me. I'm going to get, my SA is working on it.
Is this the hellebore ring? It's very pretty. I just love the big stripes of colour and diamond. Are you getting turquoise or lapis?
I always carry my little jewelry case in my carry-on which is a big tote. It sits next to my other valuable, my phone charger!
I do not get nervous at all. When going through security, the bag really just goes through the belt, and not one opens up your carry-on/tote. The only time my bag gets opened is when I forget to toss out my bottle of water (I seem to do that more often than not
).One thing I highly recommend is TSA PreCheck. With TSA PreCheck, this means you go through the special TSA PreCheck lane. This is a "fast lane" because you have already been prescreen and deemed not to be a security risk. No need to take off your shoes, and your bags zip right through. The TSA PreCheck line is also always short as few people seem to use this program.
Pre COVID, I used to to travel a lot, as in every week, Monday to Thursday. I am Platinum with American, which means I can use the Priority lane. However, all that means is that I am allowed to jump to the front of the regular line. The problem is still security check. The regular security check line has a higher level of scrutiny, and it can drag on. Hence, I really love TSA PreCheck. I always use it now vs. the Priority lane.
It's definitely worth it to get TSA PreCheck because it shortens your time so much! The cost used to be $85 valid for 5 years, but the government recently reduced it to $70 for 5 years.
My husband is not a big traveler and probably only travels 1-2 times a year, and I got him on TSA PreCheck. He says he feels so special zipping through.
It's totally worth it as you can go through security check very fast.
I also wear jewelry on my person when going through the airport... earrings, rings, necklace, watch...all that stuff. This is in addition to putting bling in my little travel jewelry case. It seems to work for me, and I go through security fine.
Hope that helps. I highly recommend getting TSA PreCheck. Here is the link in case you are interested:
TSA PreCheck® | Transportation Security Administration
Nice! What color did you get? I debated over the color as I did not love any of the three color choices, but I went with yellow as it was bright and happy for travel.Thanks for posting. Just ordered one.
I think you will love it. It's so cute too (it would have been cuter in pale pink!)
Yes, it is! I am getting the Hellebore Lapis. I love the lapis leaves with the edges trimmed with diamonds.
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Nice! What color did you get? I debated over the color as I did not love any of the three color choices, but I went with yellow as it was bright and happy for travel.
I think you will love it. It's so cute too (it would have been cuter in pale pink!)
I got the navy but wasn’t crazy about the color choices either. Plus, since I’m a white gold lover, I wish the case had a silver zipper, lol. So picky I know.
If I like the case I’m already thinking of ordering a second one for longer overseas trips. Like you I hate travel cases with tiny compartments because all the jewelry pieces inevitably get jumbled up.
Btw for anyone interested, Neiman Marcus has 20% off the Wolf cases right now.
Yes, it is! I am getting the Hellebore Lapis. I love the lapis leaves with the edges trimmed with diamonds.
Fabulous!! I can't wait to see what you wear it with!
Thanks for this review. It also seems like it would well with cuff bracelets due to the shape!I love that here on TPF, we are a friendly community with a common love of VCA bling.
Fall is here in the US... it's time to plan for upcoming holiday trips! What to do with our bling when we travel? We must not leave them behind, they will miss us. We must bring our loved ones along!
May Ienableshare how my little guys travel with me?
But of course... a Wolf travel case!
Most travel jewelry cases have built in compartments that are sectioned off so tiny, they do not fit anything. If you can put anything in them such as earrings, they bang around so you end up having to wrap them in Kleenex! No! No booger wraps for my babies!
The solution? For me, the Wolf Maria Cube! I like it because it's a big open square that you can use with your VCA (or Tiffany, Cartier, Mikimoto....) travel pouches. You can also use the removable zip compartments, but I do not. Here are some photos of how I take my little guys travelling with me... You can see the pouch at the very bottom is the medium size VCA travel pouch. It fits perfect. On top are the small pouches. Black cloth is the VCA polishing cloth which I lay on top. I just stack them on top, and since every piece is in a pouch, no banging around. The last photo is the removable zip compartment that comes with it. Here is the link: Maria Zip Jewelry Cube | WOLF (wolf1834.com)
I hope this might give some of you inspiration on packing your loved ones for travel.
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Which one are you thinking of getting?Yes, I've been staring it. Hated it at first (that weird branch sticking out), but now it's love at second sight, even if only via modshots. For me, this ring has everything I'm looking for in a ring... bold statement (vs dainty), elegant (vs. sweet or cutesy) a colored stone (vs. more all-diamond rings), unique and different. This ring is me. I'm going to get, my SA is working on it.
Yes yes, exactly! I wear bulky cuffs and bangles too, and this is perfect for that, it’s one big hole filled with jewelry travel pouches from all brands.
Found your response! This ring will look beautiful with the lotus earrings.Yes, it is! I am getting the Hellebore Lapis. I love the lapis leaves with the edges trimmed with diamonds.
I am getting the Hellebore Lapis ring.
Yes! That is what I was thinking too as there are no matching Hellebore lapis earrings. Even if there were, I think it would be too huge on me.