I rotate it in and out but don’t take any special care. Fwiw I find it more comfortable than the love. I wear my bangles very oversized and can push out of the way while using computers
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I rotate it in and out but don’t take any special care. Fwiw I find it more comfortable than the love. I wear my bangles very oversized and can push out of the way while using computers
The perlee beaded edge really helps with the scratch resistance on the Signature bangle compared to a flat edge like the Love. If you worry about scratches I wouldn't stack it with a chain bracelet as the beaded edge won't protect scratches from the chains on those kinds of bracelets, and on the computer it depends on how you "rest" your wrist. I prefer to have my laptop towards the edge of the table so my wrists can comfortable hang off the table and my bangles don't directly lay on top of the laptop/desk. But there have been times when it does and sometimes it does scratch against the aluminum surface. If you really do not want scratches on the bangle whatsoever I would wear a sports sweatband to protect your bangles or get some kind of small pillow to cushion your wrist against the table surface. Overall the Signature bangle should be a pretty sturdy piece and I think you will be fine!
Thank you very much both for your tips. I haven't actually thought about wearing a sweatband while doing work on the computer or getting a little pillow! Great tips!
Someone also did suggest having a soft cloth under the wrist while typing. I will be trying on the S and M sizes to see how both feel. The XS is actually my size but am "sizing" up for more comfort. My SA did warn me about layering it with another bracelet (like the 5 motif) as that may cause scratches. But he did say another bangle should be fine. I think the tennis bracelet should also be fine. I know getting some scratches will be inevitable and I can live with that. Just don't want to have major scratches.
I wear mine while working at the computer without issue. I don’t work out in it, wash dishes or do gardening or home projects. Otherwise I have found it to be really protected by the beading. I also don’t wear it with soft bracelets like 5 motifs or my tennis bracelet. However if your tennis bracelet is tight enough I bet it would be fine. It’s fine with my other perlee bangle. Also the beaded edge makes it very comfortable on my very bony wrist. (The sharp edge of the love was not something I ever got used to.)Thank you very much both for your tips. I haven't actually thought about wearing a sweatband while doing work on the computer or getting a little pillow! Great tips!
My SA did warn me about layering it with another bracelet (like the 5 motif) as that may cause scratches. But he did say another bangle should be fine. I think the tennis bracelet should also be fine. I know getting some scratches will be inevitable and I can live with that. Just don't want to have major scratches.
I read recently in some fb group that vca limits clients from purchasing more than one kind of item. In other words your couldn’t buy two perlee clover bangles of the same color but you could buy all three color variations. Additionally there is some kind of blacklist if you are caught reselling jewelry like Rolex? Curious if these are both true.
I don’t believe this is true. My fiancé and I purchased our onyx 5 motifs at the same time, same boutique, same account, all on the same receipt. Maybe if you were purchasing an exuberant amount of the same bracelet like 10+ in one visit then of course maybe that’s suspicious to them but two of the same bracelets so we could match is not unheard of. Maybe it temporarily applies to the perlee clover bangle though because they are already so limited in stock that they want to limit one per person especially in the same color.
I was wondering if anyone feels this way before.. i recently start to grow out of necklaces, esp. Single pendants. I had a pave WG sweet alhambra which i sold within 2 mths, found it too small and pendant kept shifting away from center. i also am selling my single VA pendants. I find that in my daily life, the motif keeps getting lopsided and i constantly have to manually center it a few times a day.
While that made me lean towards a 10 motif , i feel that wearing 10 motif necklace and 5 motif bracelet is too much for me on the daily.. so i am now stuck in a "necklace rut" LOL
While that made me lean towards a 10 motif , i feel that wearing 10 motif necklace and 5 motif bracelet is too much for me on the daily.. so i am now stuck in a "necklace rut" LOL
I once took a look at the single motif pendant and I felt that it's a bit filmsy and not as substantial as a 5 motif, 10 motif and va studs. So I skipped it. For a necklace, I think I prefer a 10 motif but it needs to pair well with the neckline. I think a 10 motif pairs well with off shoulder, square princess neckline or a Dior style bar jacket. I know that some members here pair it with casual clothing but I can't seem to pull it off. For round neckline, the 10 motif needs to sit slightly above the neckline showing all the motifs and not let the motifs fall below the round neckline. A 10 motif is not a no-brainer, it requires the wearer to take time to think about the outfit. That's why a 10 motif is not on top of my list. I tend to purchase the potential most used items first but I do think that a 10 motif or a 20 is a must have for vca lovers. I like the flexibility of linking a 5 to it or another 10 of the same stone to style it, I don't mind the clasps showing.
For styling inspiration of a 10 motif, I think you can look at the memeber @chiaoapple here as her style complements well with vca.
Is a 10 motif daily piece? It might not be but it all depend on your clothing and the neckline. I meant if the neckline got a bit of ruffles on it, wearing a 10 motif with it might look too busy. Or is it necessary to wear a 10 motif if your outfit got the Jakie-O neckline?
It feels like a 10 motifs in chalcedony might look more casual than the rest of the stones. But chalcedony might not pair well with winter clothing.
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That seems weird to restrict a person from buying two identical items. I wonder how that works for personal shoppers who pick up items for clients. Wonder what profile that goes on
I’ve been in that place for a while now. I’m looking outside of VCA. It’s a big world out there.
Totally agree, the usual single motif is very thin, i only wear the VA holiday pendants, they are thicker with the diamond in the middle.. i like the idea of the 10 motif and the look, but when i tried it at the store, it didnt really Wow me. It could be the issue with the neckline like you mentioned. It is not a no brainer piece indeed.. i dont wear long necklaces for now. So maybe i just have nothing else i wan frm VCA at this point of my life
Thanks EpiFanatic! Good to know about wearing it with the tennis bracelet. Mine is pretty loose, actually. So probably not such a good idea to layer. I can't wait to try the signature on. Seeing all of you wearing your bracelets at the VCA perlee thread really got me wanting to add the piece to my daily wear. Love all your new acquisitions!
I am so glad i am not alone- because it is making me feel like i am so horribly fickle.. i wondered like whats wrong with me.. lol.I’ve been in that place for a while now. I’m looking outside of VCA. It’s a big world out there.
The omega flower 7 motif necklace has piqued my interest instead. It is less common but i have no idea how it looks in reality. There is very little social media exposure of their FJ.. i was particularly drawn to the tahitian MOP WG necklace (although the prob of it shifting about the center will still exist, but am also cognisant that single pendants are more easy to wear daily). Their price point is also rather reasonable.
However, some part of me feels like the Omega Flower series is trying to emulate the VCA VA series, so i am not sure how i feel about that
Hi all, I have a vintage alhambra 5-motif bracelet that I want to wear as a necklace. Are there any suggestions on where I could source a necklace that is the same as the chain in the bracelet?
Does anyone here have the perlee clover bracelet in yellow gold and the bvlgari serpenti pave bracelet in pink gold? I’d love to see action shots of how they look together or if it’s completely mismatched.
It’s easier to find the pink gold serpenti pave in stock and I am due to receive my yellow gold clover any day now.
I’d really appreciate the advice. (Also I am getting a better deal (price) on the pink gold serpenti pave (almost like new from a trusted friend) versus buying the yellow gold direct from the boutique .)
It’s easier to find the pink gold serpenti pave in stock and I am due to receive my yellow gold clover any day now.
I’d really appreciate the advice. (Also I am getting a better deal (price) on the pink gold serpenti pave (almost like new from a trusted friend) versus buying the yellow gold direct from the boutique .)