I was recently in the boutique and could not decide between two 5 motif carnelian bracelets. They looked different then the same. I’ll try this next time.
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This look sounds adorable but I’d be afraid of a very long necklace on 5’3 me. I’d be constantly holding it for fear it would get caught on something as I’m inclined to have clutzy moments.
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Thank you! My mod shots are so lame compared to yours which look professional!Loving the entire look and my eyes are soooo drawn to your spectacular ring
This one photo took me like 5 minutes to do, and 5 minutes is a lifetime in one-second-iPhone Camera clicks! I kept trying to take a photo that included the necklace all the way down to my leggings. What a pain!
I have much more of an appreciation for your gorgeous photos!
I wear long necklaces all the time, with my longest being 52".
I learned a trick from the boys! My work environment is formal dress (e.g. suits) and male dominated. I noticed the men always use their hand to hold their tie whenever they bend over or have to grab something that makes their body tilt. They do it as if it were second nature.
After observing them, I learned to do the same thing with my long necklaces. I just now naturally do it too (I have had a few goofs of course, but that's just life). Maybe gve it a try with something not expensive... you might fall in love. I love long necklaces.
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Carnelian is tough if you are seeking a pure red. The best is not to expect and wish for a red red as it does not exist. WIth Carnelian, you need to pick your poison on the hue, and once you decide, love the hue you chose.
Carnelian is mostly either orange-red or brownish-red, never a true red as we envision it in our minds. Be sure to wear the bracelet on your wrist and go to a dark spot at the boutique without any direct light on the bracelet.
Lifting the piece up in the air, laying it flat on the tray, or seeing it under bright light is not real life. The stone is translucent, so it will take on the underlying color of the surface it is laying on, which in your case, is skin for a bracelet.
Good luck to you and congratulations on your soon-to-be new bracelet!
You are so right ! When i got my 6 motif i panicked that it would be too dark. Luckily it wasn't yet sent out to be adjusted, so i went back looked at myself in the mirror, near a window & not. Also had dh take photos to see how it looks.
Thankfully it's beautiful
You look so classic chic. Just beautiful@tenshix @880 @DS2006
Okay, here's my best shot at a mod shot. I stink with photos, so my apologies here, but you have to visualize a bit...
Here is my white cotton poplin oversized shirt, blue Pucci leggings, white Chanel espadrilles, and the 20+5.
I love the length of 20+5 on an oversized shirt. The shirt is long, 29", so the extra 7" from the bracelet makes the necklace 41" which really makes a difference. I must say though, I love the Puccis! I ordered them in every color and some repeats too.
For reference, I am not tall. If I stand up super straight, I am 5' 2", 108lbs, size 2. So yes... even "little people" can wear oversized shirts.
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Great outfit @BigAkoya! And that ring is so beautiful!@tenshix @880 @DS2006
Okay, here's my best shot at a mod shot. I stink with photos, so my apologies here, but you have to visualize a bit...
Here is my white cotton poplin oversized shirt, blue Pucci leggings, white Chanel espadrilles, and the 20+5.
I love the length of 20+5 on an oversized shirt. The shirt is long, 29", so the extra 7" from the bracelet makes the necklace 41" which really makes a difference. I must say though, I love the Puccis! I ordered them in every color and some repeats too.
For reference, I am not tall. If I stand up super straight, I am 5' 2", 108lbs, size 2. So yes... even "little people" can wear oversized shirts.
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Would like to get a 20motif soon but now debating between WG MOP or BA, I know it’s yellow gold but I like it better than YG Onyx combo! My SA thinks my chalcedony and MOP are too similar, and I tend to agree with her.
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You need post more outfit pics! Everything is so well coordinated! Pucci has had a resurgence this year and Im here for it!@tenshix @880 @DS2006
Okay, here's my best shot at a mod shot. I stink with photos, so my apologies here, but you have to visualize a bit...
Here is my white cotton poplin oversized shirt, blue Pucci leggings, white Chanel espadrilles, and the 20+5.
I love the length of 20+5 on an oversized shirt. The shirt is long, 29", so the extra 7" from the bracelet makes the necklace 41" which really makes a difference. I must say though, I love the Puccis! I ordered them in every color and some repeats too.
For reference, I am not tall. If I stand up super straight, I am 5' 2", 108lbs, size 2. So yes... even "little people" can wear oversized shirts.
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Ah, love this! The clover looks fabulous with the 20! And I love your ring with your colorful leggings!@tenshix @880 @DS2006
Okay, here's my best shot at a mod shot. I stink with photos, so my apologies here, but you have to visualize a bit...
Here is my white cotton poplin oversized shirt, blue Pucci leggings, white Chanel espadrilles, and the 20+5.
I love the length of 20+5 on an oversized shirt. The shirt is long, 29", so the extra 7" from the bracelet makes the necklace 41" which really makes a difference. I must say though, I love the Puccis! I ordered them in every color and some repeats too.
For reference, I am not tall. If I stand up super straight, I am 5' 2", 108lbs, size 2. So yes... even "little people" can wear oversized shirts.
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Hehe you are too sweet @BigAkoya but I absolutely loved ur mod shot so now you have to post more for us, especially your colored gems! I am dying to see which ones made it to your collection and how you style them!Thank you! My mod shots are so lame compared to yours which look professional!
This one photo took me like 5 minutes to do, and 5 minutes is a lifetime in one-second-iPhone Camera clicks! I kept trying to take a photo that included the necklace all the way down to my leggings. What a pain!
I have much more of an appreciation for your gorgeous photos!
Thank you!
Yes, I agree MOP and chalcedony are too close. That is the reason why I do not have a chalcedony set. I have tried on chalcedony several times thinking I would get the set, but it looks too close to MOP, so I pass. But... that's because I wear only 20s, unlike you who also wears 10s.
My thoughts if I may...
I love blue agate, and if you wear YG, it's beautiful. I tried to order a blue agate set back in Nov 2021, and all pieces were approved (e.g. VA earrings, 20 motif, bracelet) except for the 20 motif which is the base for my set. Hence, I passed because I didn't want just earrings and bracelets.
If you wear YG and love blue agate, I say go for it! It's beautiful; the stone is absolutely stunning and pops. However, it seems you are unsure because it is YG.
Here are some thoughts that might help you decide...
1) Blue agate and YG in that necklace will come across very "yellow." This is because YG is already yellow, and the blue agate hue VCA uses has a drop of yellow in it, which makes it very warm (vs. a drop of red in the blue agate which would make it cool). This is different than say, onyx with YG, or MOP with YG, as these stones do not have "yellow" in them.
Hence, the blue agate necklace will be a very "yellow and warm" necklace.
2) From what I have been told, VCA will no longer make blue agate earrings, even via SO. My SA said they received too many complaints from past SOs on blue agate earrings (e.g. too translucent, the hue did not match their other pieces), so VCA stopped. Think about what other jewelry you plan to wear with it this blue agate 20 as well as what outfits.
If you are ok with the two above and have other pieces to wear with it, I say go for it!
If not, and you are only choosing from what's available because you are itching to buy a 20, for me, I would wait.
I am a white metal gal, so only platinum or WG for me. I know myself, and no matter how much I love blue agate, if it's YG, I might wear it a few times and not truly feel great when I wear it.
I am not sure if you know this, but VCA is coming out with WG guilloche this fall. It's a lot of shiny metal, so you might not like it, but I wanted to share that with you as an option. I'm not sure if it's coming out in a 20 though, but my SA told me it's coming and he knows I like 20s, so my guess is yes.
This brings me back full circle to you...
Since your chalcedony is a 10, a WG MOP in a 20 is a different look, so that's something to consider. I didn't purchase both as I only wear 20s, but you also wear 10s. For me, if I had your combo, I would get the WG MOP 20 and matching earrings. It's a different look with your chalcedony 10 and earrings.
I personally do not like warm metal (e.g. YG or RG) against skin. I like cool metal (platinum or WG) that pops, as you can see in my photo. My ring is in platinum and I love the coolness of platinum. That's just me though, and I know everyone has their preferences.
I hope this was helpful, and good luck in your decision!
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OMG! If you like Pucci and think you might like these leggings, they are on sale now!You need post more outfit pics! Everything is so well coordinated! Pucci has had a resurgence this year and Im here for it!
I got them when they first came out back in Nov 2021 as part of the Spring 2022 collection. They are now on sale, so if you are interested, your timing is great.
They come in pink, green, and blue. I purchased my pink and green ones on NetAPorter, and I see there are still some left.
I purchased the blue ones on Pucci.com, but they sold out super fast. I bought two of the pink as I love that pale pink (it pops with a blue top). I only purchased one blue legging, but it has turned out to be my favorite color of the three, and I want a second pair.
(if anyone sees the blue color in XS, please holler!) Here is the link to NetAPorter: Pink Printed stretch leggings | EMILIO PUCCI | NET-A-PORTER
I thought about getting more as they are on sale now and super cheap, but I think I have enough, and I am just being greedy!
I hope you decide to get a pair. They are super comfy too! You will feel so groovy and space age!
I know this is the VCA thread, so we whip out our VCA for mod shots.
However, my true love is colored gemstones with Colombian emeralds and Burma rubies at the top! I do love others as well.
My next gemstone I am working on buying is a Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline set (ring and earrings), but the set hasn't quite found me yet! It will I am sure. The stone always finds you!
I do love diamonds, and they are nice and blingy, but after a while, it all looks the same to me. Colored gemstones just make me perk up, and my eye always goes to a colored gemstone!
I was in the car headed out to lunch when I took the mod shot (hubby was driving). I was almost going to redo my mod shot and put on my Lotus ring to keep it all to VCA pieces as this is a VCA thread. However, it took me so darn long to take a good mod shot, I said forget it, I'm keeping the photo! I can't deal with more mod shot clicking!
I think if you are working on your colored gemstone collection, I vote Colombian emerald. That stone has an inner glow like no other.
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