Dear @BigAkoya, I am so grateful for your wisdom and guidance. You are too right about the yellow gold, I definitely prefer the white gold. Thanks again for keeping me in line, it seems you know my mind better than myself
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Dear @BigAkoya, I am so grateful for your wisdom and guidance. You are too right about the yellow gold, I definitely prefer the white gold. Thanks again for keeping me in line, it seems you know my mind better than myself
Hehe taking those mod shots can be darn irritating but I have found that when the light is right, it’s easier to take those. I hope you will continue to post them because I can’t get enough of your colored gems. I can see why you would love them more than diamonds.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.
I am so happy you said Colombian Emeralds because in my research and talking to a few people in the know-how, they suggested the same thing. Thank you so much to adding to my knowledge
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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.
I do like where the 20+5 lands; it's much better than just wearing the 20 alone. I drank the Kool-Aid; I like connecting! (as long as the clasps stays hidden).
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Gorgeous!!! This is such a beautiful summery feel and packs a punch. Love the whole look, especially your ocean blue-ish teal ring to match the leggings, just wow!
Please keep posting more combo looks, we’d love to see it!!Off top
Off topic again : uphill walking for same time as running burns loads more calories!!Off topic lol: Walking is less stressful on the body so there is a tendency not to raise cortisol as much as strenuous running sessions can, which in turn affect water retention, weight loss, etc. Esp if you have been a long time runner. Have a fun walk
True, colored stones are worth it.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.
For the price of a clover perlee bangle, just adding a little bit more, one can actually get a jadeite bangle but of course, jadeite bangle can be broken.
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Plus your mod
Dear @BigAkoya, I am so grateful for your wisdom and guidance. You are too right about the yellow gold, I definitely prefer the white gold. Thanks again for keeping me in line, it seems you know my mind better than myself
Dear@BigAkoya, thank you for your help. Today I stayed strong, didn’t purchase but tried these, no 20 MOP but she connected 10+2-5.
Here are my thoughts, I fancy blue agate but probably won’t reach for it much because it is not my vibe. The WG MOP is so beautiful and love the way it reflects light.
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I personally love the WG MOP 20 on you! And yes, that is what I love about MOP... it glows like no other stone.
For me, I would get a WG MOP 20. A 20 is a very different look from the 10 in my opinion. A long 20 is a very casual chic look in my opinion.
By the way, did you notice how all the MOPs in the 20 and bracelets match? When I purchased my set, I purchased it all at the same time (VA earrings, 20, and one bracelet). I asked the SA to bring in two of each piece so I can be sure they matched, and I would pick the pieces that matched the most. I was surprised, but all the pieces matched. It was really a waste to bring in all those pieces.
When I purchased my second WG MOP bracelet, I just told my SA to order it and send it right in to take out two links. I was so sure the MOPs would match, I had VCA alter it sight unseen. Sure enough, my second bracelet matched my set perfectly. VCA's matching of MOP for WG is spot on.
Can’t remember if this has been addressed in another thread, but has anyone had a clover come spontaneously undue? This happened to me TWICE today and it freaked me out. I caught it before it fell on my arm. Weirdly the top clip/snap was still in place but the metal tongue was detached and the bracelet was standing open. New for me, I forget if others have experienced
Yikes how scary! If I remember correctly @Happyish had a loose clip on her bangle and was able to get it repaired. I think that’s why they have the two mechanisms so that if one of them fails it should still hang on with the other one. But sounds like yours came off completely? I hope you can get yours repaired soon!
The blue agate pops so beautifully on your skin & white top!
Both look nice. It's just that blue agate's blue is the moroccan blue that's often seen in Arabic architecture.
Chardonnay 's blue gray liliac is special too. It's there but not in your face there. It's a sweet dream blue. Thanks for the mod shots.
oh what an interesting idea! I think it might look very nice since much of the magic line is about sizing and material contrast.
I’m thinking of getting the magic onyx as it seemed to really suit me when I tried it on. I’d like to try MOP as well but I already have onyx and vintage earrings as they seem to suit me more than MOP.
Thank you.
I’ve collected antique Carnelian pieces (like cameos) so realized the range in color; however found it difficult to decide which color I preferred in the 5 motif.
I’m curious if those who wear it lean toward the more orange or red side of the spectrum.
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