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I def do not like babying my bracelets …

from the website , it indicates mother of pearl as need more care. Can I ask ladies is it as ‘fragile’ as per website? can it withstand shower, gym and stuff? Anyone has experience with that , esp layering with other bracelets like perlee signature ?

MOP will lose their luster and shine if it comes into contact often with sweat or water. I should also note MOP could shrink over time if constantly in contact with water. I’ve worn my sweet MOP necklace & bracelet daily and wipe them dry immediately after a shower and I’m personally fine with losing some luster and shine knowing I can replace the motif (around $200 USD/motif) if I choose to down the line. That being said, I baby my VA GMOP alternating bracelet more than the sweets because the glow and iridescence from the VA size MOP is more obvious due to it being larger and darker (for GMOP). When the motifs are bigger it can also be more prone to scratching just because of the larger surface.

Personally I wouldn’t layer a chain bracelet with a bangle like the Signature as the chain bracelets will have tendency to slide under or over the bangle, consequently scratching both bracelets at once. A way to reduce this is by wearing the chain bracelet tight and snug around the wrist. Even stacking two or more chain bracelets can overlap and scratch each other at some point, so if you are fine with replacing motifs down the line from scratches it is fine to layer.

If you are ok with trading convenience (leaving it on at all times) for loss of some luster & knowing you’ll eventually replace each motif I think it’s also fine to wear for showers & low impact gym activities. I would not wear any fine jewelry especially with stones for swimming in a pool/ocean, I think it’s a bit too damaging.
 
I def do not like babying my bracelets …

from the website , it indicates mother of pearl as need more care. Can I ask ladies is it as ‘fragile’ as per website? can it withstand shower, gym and stuff? Anyone has experience with that , esp layering with other bracelets like perlee signature ?

The MOP in WG is what made me fall in love with VCA. I always knew the 5 Motif bracelet in MOP WG would be my first purchase.
But when I was finally ready to make my first VCA purchase, I realized MOP cannot get wet (it loses density over time. VCA can repair it, for a fee).
I wanted an easy to wear, low maintenance bracelet, so I ended up researching all the stones that VCA offered in the 5 Motif in 2018.

Other than Diamond and Gold, the Black Onyx would be the most durable.
Tiger’s Eye, Carnelian, and Chalcedony are also durable and can get wet. The Chalcedony is a great alternative to the MOP if durability and low maintenance are important to you.
The MOP and Malachite are the least durable and should not get wet.
 
The MOP in WG is what made me fall in love with VCA. I always knew the 5 Motif bracelet in MOP WG would be my first purchase.
But when I was finally ready to make my first VCA purchase, I realized MOP cannot get wet (it loses density over time. VCA can repair it, for a fee).
I wanted an easy to wear, low maintenance bracelet, so I ended up researching all the stones that VCA offered in the 5 Motif in 2018.

Other than Diamond and Gold, the Black Onyx would be the most durable.
Tiger’s Eye, Carnelian, and Chalcedony are also durable and can get wet. The Chalcedony is a great alternative to the MOP if durability and low maintenance are important to you.
The MOP and Malachite are the least durable and should not get wet.
This is so helpful . Thanks ! appreciate it
 
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I think this looks beautiful! I have only seen very thin Piaget bangles, what size is this one called? It is very reminiscent of the Perlee couleurs line, so I think it looks quite nice.
There’s the thin one and a thicker one . If I am not wrong , the thicker one comes with diamonds but not the thinner ones .

 
do you think the Piaget bangle stacks well with VCA piece ?
I actually like it better than the Perlee Couleurs bracelets. It goes very well with the signature!

I just looked and that entire line comes only in rose gold and a few pieces in white gold. I wish these jewelers would understand they need to also offer all three metals!
 
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I am thinking of adding to my WG, now that I have the large Magic pendant in WG, it needs a friend.

It may be awhile before I can do so, so I am thinking about Onyx in WG, MOP in WG, and Chaldedony in WG.

Does anyone have MOP and Chaldedony in WG to see how they go together?

Thank you

I am adding onyx with wg, i think it is so stunning, the contrast. I wished VCa did more onyx with WG pieces.

I think wg and mop would match wg and chalcedony very well. Very cool toned and airy.. i am unsure of onyx wg with wg chalcedony though.

Not sure if this pic would help you
 

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I am adding onyx with wg, i think it is so stunning, the contrast. I wished VCa did more onyx with WG pieces.

I think wg and mop would match wg and chalcedony very well. Very cool toned and airy.. i am unsure of onyx wg with wg chalcedony though.

Not sure if this pic would help you

Thank you. That is very helpful!

The MOP WG is the necklace, this would be a second piece to go with it. So it would either be Chalcedony OR Onyx or MOP with WG in a bracelet....
 
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Thank you. That is very helpful!

The MOP WG is the necklace, this would be a second piece to go with it. So it would either be Chalcedony OR Onyx or MOP with WG in a bracelet....
Actually i think either WG bracelet would match, depending on the look you want. To be matchy katchy, or some variation. For me i prefer variation, while keeping to WG, i will change up the stone/pave within
 
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