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You're right about the placement. However re Mariah Carey, it may have been borrowed and as a result, was not shortened for her torso, whereas Liz's was her own, and designed with her in mind specifications.I do always ask if I can take photos to be respectful, especially in these days of the social media wardrobing gals.
The one time I did not ask was when I saw the gorgeous emerald necklace that a client had commissioned. It was an Elizabeth Taylor multi-million dollar, one of a kind piece, and I did not want to create any awkward situation. I kind of regret it now because I am sure my SA would have said yes if I promised to not to share it with anyone (except hubby!)
I am really excited about the Hellebore ring, and I was talking to hubby last night. He thinks maybe the client decided against the ring or is not sure, hence it has not been picked up yet. I hope so! If the client changes her mind, I hope VCA can resize it (or if the size difference is too great, they can put on a new shank), and then the ring can be mine!
The best lapis comes from Afghanistan, but I would think VCA has a stash of lapis and creating a new piece would not be an issue.
On your necklace, because of how you described your physique, maybe skip the long necklace look and go for a bold pendant worn short, but not too short. For you, I am thinking, right at the flat bony part of the chest (you can feel your chest to find it), slightly lower than the hollow of your neck, but right above the part where your cleavage begins (squish your boobies to find the beginning of the cleavage crack!) I think something bold like that would be gorgeous on you. Not too short, not choker style for you.
Do you like lockets? In my YG days, I wore a big locket on a short necklace, and I loved the look. Not sure if you do, but here are some thoughts. I like the Dragonfly locket, but I like the chain on the Tree of Life locket more. Just some ideas:
18K Dragonfly Locket – Temple St. Clair (templestclair.com)
18K Tree of Life Locket – Temple St. Clair (templestclair.com)
Here is a photo of what I mean by the placement which I think makes such a different when wearing short necklaces. Liz Taylor nailed it on the exact perfect placement. It lays right at that bony part of her chest, elegant, yet teasing the eye that there are boobies below. But not obvious "look at my boobies, my necklace is falling into my boobie crack" like Mariah Carey (see second photo). Unless of course the "look at my boobies" is the message you want which some people like. I personally think Mariah's necklace would have been so much more elegant if she shortened it a bit and allowed it to lay 1" higher, in that flat, bony part of her chest. Liz Taylor could have easily dropped her necklace too, but she choose not to, and it's beautiful on her.
Anyway, this is all my two cents for some thoughts. Everyone has their own preference for where they want short necklaces to land. Hope this helps.
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Great advice!Hi! Here are my thoughts...
First, I would not get the HP. You're on the fence, so you don't love it. There is a lot of hype now around this pendant which adds to the allure of "I have to have it." Yet even with all the hype going on now, you're still on the fence and didn't drink the Kool-Aid. If there was no hype and the pendant was available anytime, my gut is you may not even be interested. On the color, the pink to me, does not work with GMOP. The HP pink is more casual fun/Barbie pink while GMOP is more softer/elegant iridescent stone. It's like putting a white porcelain motif with WMOP; it doesn't go even though both are in the white family. So, for me, I would pass on the HP unless you love the stone itself, but not to match your GMOP. You also mentioned you purchased smaller pieces that you grew tired of. I have a feeling the HP will be another one of these pieces.
Now... what to get to go with your earrings and GMOP bracelet.
I love GMOP and agree 100% with your idea to get more GMOP pieces to match I love sets, and one can be wearing shorts and still look chic because of nice matching sets. To me, matching set pulls any outfit together.
Here are my thoughts on the different types of pendants and necklaces. Necklaces and pendants are not the same, and each creates a different look and vibe. To me, a short pendant is more demure; it's basically a charm on a chain. Often times, short pendants disappear when seen on people in real life vs. looking at an online photo that zooms in right to the neck area, which is not real life. I think sometimes we stare online at mod shots all day long and forget how small a pendant really is. A necklace packs more of a punch, and since the 10 motif is on your list, I would get the 10 motif over a pendant. A 10 motif is gorgeous and has presence; you can't miss it. To your comment on smaller pieces you grew tired of, I think you will grow tire of VA GMOP pendant and find it lacking presence (just a gut feel here). Of course, you may love the single pendant demure look, so these are just my thoughts for you to consider. I think the 10 motif would be gorgeous with your earrings and bracelet. The one thing I will say about a 10 motif is it may be hard to wear. I think the 10 motif looks best with an open neckline and against skin. This is how you see most people model their 10 motifs in photos. But, that rules out round/scoop necklines, t-shirts, casual athleisure wear. Which then translates into the 10 motif looking best worn with "blouses," which means a 10 motif requires a bit dressier outfit than t-shirt/striped shirt with short/jeans.
For me, I like wearing my VCA with tshirts/striped shirts/scoop neck cashmere sweaters... very casual, all of which I think does not go well with a 10 motif as it competes with the neckline.
Which brings me to a suggestion..
On long necklaces... since you mentioned the long magic pendant, I assume you wear long necklaces.
May I suggest considering the 20 motif? For me, I would get a 20 motif RG GMOP. That would be my choice! I think a long necklace is such a versatile piece. When worn with a tee, it brings a casual elegance to the outfit. When wore with a nice outfit, it adds glamour. The 20 motif is fun yet it has a lot of presence. A 20 motif in RG GMOP... wow... that would be am amazing piece, one that can be worn casual or dressy, very versatile.
One final thought is buy what you really love, even though it may mean waiting to get it.
VCA is great in that there are so many options to mix and match. However, the downside is that sometimes, a person may purchase a piece just to have something now vs. wait a bit to have what they truly want. I say this because you mentioned you purchased smaller pieces that you tire of quickly. I sense you need pieces with more presence and make a statement.
For me, if I can't have it all (which I can't), I would rather have only one gorgeous piece of bling that I love and wear everyday as my signature look vs. many smaller pieces of bling that yes, I can rotate wearing, but none really pack a punch or make a statement. Just a thought.
Jewelry styles are all preference of course which is why Alhambra comes in so many options.
I wanted to share my two cents so you have other perspectives. All VCA is gorgeous. I hope this was helpful.
So now as an adult, I have no.... closet queens, I suppose? I figure everything is meant to be worn, loved, and enjoyed - and the cost per wear really does make me feel good about dropping insane sums of $$ on these things we love so much. 
