I love Chrysoprase, but upon looking closer I was a little curious about the new style clasp (could have been changed out) and the new-style prongs on the chrysoprase. I was going to bid, but now I think I will not.
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It’s so pretty. I’m trying to expand my knowledge base on VCA pieces. I looked at the listing and it indicated new COA from 2021. Maybe it went to workshop for overhaul maybe.
I was wondering the same thing, maybe it was approved as a special order for a VVVIP, or maybe the original metal was damaged and it was completely rebuilt. With auctions, I always get nervous about the disclaimers that the description and photos are just a guide, and you have to verify that you are happy with the item from inspecting it yourself. I wish that I could go in person!
Before my time; back when the stones were prong set in this style (the circle clasp era).
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Is it just me or do those motifs not look super secure haha
They are probably ok because these pieces are older than some of us. Personally, I do not find them as attractive necessarily, but they were all hand set and secured with prongs, very different than the current style for the past 20+ years.
Yes that makes sense that personal inspection is needed when dealt with rested pieces. I definitely don’t have knowledge about older pieces so it would scare me. It’s such a fabulous color palette.
For those like me interested in the two butterfly earrings my SA has said one can only buy a 3rd earring from the set they own. So if I want pink sapphire and yellow sapphire I need to buy 2 sets.
Well I guess you know what you have to do!!
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For those wondering about the size of the Frivole Very Large clip/pendant, here is a comparison photo. I put the Very Large clip/pendant next to my BTF ring and earrings.
I was recently able to try on the Very Large clip/pendant. For me, it was not quite “Very Large” enough when worn on the long chain, so I passed. I wanted to share the size differences of the flowers in the photo. It’s a beautiful piece; I just wish it were bigger, at least for me. Kind of bummed as this would have made my set of three, but at least I know now for sure.
I was recently able to try on the Very Large clip/pendant. For me, it was not quite “Very Large” enough when worn on the long chain, so I passed. I wanted to share the size differences of the flowers in the photo. It’s a beautiful piece; I just wish it were bigger, at least for me. Kind of bummed as this would have made my set of three, but at least I know now for sure.
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It looks so very large! Why are you passing?
I honestly think we need to stop torturing ourselves by using cost per wear as a justification. Scratch that from our vocabulary as it is doomed for failure and certain to bring guilt.
Many people take big, grand vacations every year which is a costly expense. Vacations are one-time events, so definitely not cost friendly. Oh... "but you have the memories" one might justify. Yes, you do, the memories are forever in your head.
Well, with bling, we can one-up that!
No memories needed... the bling is right here, forever in the present for us to keep staring at, every day, all day!
Just go for the bling you want and enjoy it. No guilt ladies. Men never have guilt over their expensive toys; we should not either.
I really needed to hear this! thank you!