I agree with the advice above, as an engagement ring just seems to symbolize so much more, plus you said you would wear that more than the VCA ring.
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Hi PennyD! I do not personally own this bracelet but a very good friend of mine does. She stakes with her Cartier love bracelet and it looks amazing. She wears the two all the time - never takes them off and I always admire how they look on her wrist. In fact it was my staring at them for years that finally pushed me into stepping into VCA. It s a beautiful piece! Hope you get it!!!
You also asked "Were the motifs on the Byzantine bracelet as small as the motif on the Sweet Alhambra bracelet? There is no info on the website about size and my SA is sold out so I'm trying to make a decision. Thank you for the reply!!"
The answer is the Byzantine bracelet motifs are bigger than a Sweet. To me the Sweet - is, well Sweet.But the motifs on Byzantine are bigger - I just not exactly sure how much bigger - but noticeable. Sorry I hope this helps.
PS I am working on a PM to you - I haven't forgotten!
smc - Thank You SO much!! 💜
That's exactly the info I needed. I could not find any google pix of the bracelet being worn.
I plan to do exactly like your friend. Wear the Byzantine all the time on the same wrist as my LOVE bracelet.
One more question 😃, does the chain look thin? In the VCA website pic the bracelet Byzantine chain looks lighter weight than the chain on the pendant.
Look forward to your PM, but take your time, no worries.
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Hi PennyD! I will see my friend tomorrow. She is my cycling and Pilates buddy. How about I take a picture and post it some time tomorrow?
As for the chain, I'm not sure if it's thinner than the pendant. It is definitely thin looking but it is obviously sturdy. Those two bracelets really hold up - no matter what activities she does - zip lining, horseback riding, swimming.
I am really excited for you!!
Hoping, I am focusing on this part because you seem to have some reservations. I did not get a ring when I got "engaged" because I felt that after we were a little bit more established, we would be able to get a ring that I would have/love/wear for a lifetime. And that I did get for my 5th Wedding Anniversary - a gorgeous emerald cut solitaire.
However, after seventeen (17) years of marriage, my casual lifestyle does not require the addition of an engagement ring any more. I much prefer to see my very plain wedding band symbolizing that eternal love with all the life's journeys etched into it.
If I did have to choose though, I would get the solitaire. I do actually like the Cartier Destinee - I think it can incorporate the two looks perfectly
Hadassa, Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I've been married a long time too (22 years now!) and I've never really felt the need for a big blingy ring, even though I love them on other women. I do enjoy wearing beautiful jewelry but a lot of the things I own are not immediately recognizable as valuable unless you "know" jewelry - like the VCA alhambra necklaces. Most people have no idea of what they are - they just think they're pretty. So although there is part of me that would love a beautiful e-ring, I'm just not sure if I'd wear it or not. Could you share with me some of the reasons you no longer feel the need to wear yours much? Is it simply because your lifestyle is very casual?
I know what you mean
I don't like being a walking advert for any brand and it is only I know the cost of my jewellery 
I think at the stage of married life we are at, we don't need a ring to define who we are. I don't like wearing rings much - my absolute favourite pieces of jewellery are earrings and watches. Besides my lifestyle being more casual, I have also grown to love the understated, elegant look. I love to see French women go about their everyday lives with minimal makeup and simple jewellery, which can just be a statement piece. To me, it translates into a very clean, sleek look.
I think if you feel now you will not get much wear out of the e-ring, then know that it will just sit in its box. As much as your husband feels the need to replace your stolen e-ring, maybe you can suggest another piece of jewellery that you would absolutely love and wear. Have you considered a diamond eternity band if DH is insistent on a ring? I think it will still be beautiful without being too blingy. KWIM.
Hadassa, I love the way you describe your "relationship" with your wedding band. A beautiful sentiment.Hoping, I am focusing on this part because you seem to have some reservations. I did not get a ring when I got "engaged" because I felt that after we were a little bit more established, we would be able to get a ring that I would have/love/wear for a lifetime. And that I did get for my 5th Wedding Anniversary - a gorgeous emerald cut solitaire.
However, after seventeen (17) years of marriage, my casual lifestyle does not require the addition of an engagement ring any more. I much prefer to see my very plain wedding band symbolizing that eternal love with all the life's journeys etched into it.
If I did have to choose though, I would get the solitaire. I do actually like the Cartier Destinee - I think it can incorporate the two looks perfectly
Hadassa, I love the way you describe your "relationship" with your wedding band. A beautiful sentiment.
P, with all my DH and I have been through, it feels more like 70
P, with all my DH and I have been through, it feels more like 70
But wasn't it comforting that God AND your wedding band went through all those times with you. 😊❤️
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OK girls, I need opinions, please and thank you - -
I'm finalizing my VCA list I'll be texting to my SA tomorrow afternoon. I want to add a Magic Alhambra Ring. Which of the following would you choose:
💠 Gray MOP
💠 White MOP
💠 Malachite
All are in YG ⚫️ PIC OF EACH RING IN THE NEXT POST
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I'm finalizing my VCA list I'll be texting to my SA tomorrow afternoon. I want to add a Magic Alhambra Ring. Which of the following would you choose:
💠 Gray MOP
💠 White MOP
💠 Malachite
All are in YG ⚫️ PIC OF EACH RING IN THE NEXT POST
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White mop! Goes with every thing, but then again the gray mop goes with all neutrals.....any chance you can buy two?????
WOW! Those rings are gorgeous. I guess I would go for something totally wild for me and get the Malachite. That way you don't feel matchy matchy with any jewelry unless you own a Malachite set. It's def a statement piece.
It's def a statement piece.