I always wanted the vintage MOP but when I tried them on, the sweets were actually a much better size for my small lobes. Can easily wear these all day. 
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Does anyone have experience using a personal shopper in Japan? I love the size of the Ginza special edition, and I reached out to a personal shopper on Insta and they quoted me a price of 440,000yen before her fees, but unfortunately it had to be preordered and she said it could take a year. I’m still thinking about it, but I’m wondering if there is anything else to consider? If anyone has done this before, did you have to pay import fees into the US? Does anyone have recommendations for a personal shopper?
@nevish There is a dedicated thread on the Ginza edition. I haven't figured out how to insert a hyperlink yet but if you type in
you will find some additional information. I didn't think that the necklace was priced at 440,000 yen, I thought it was in the low 320,000 - 330,000 yen range but I could be wrong.
What a lovely stack!! I own the blue agate - stacking it with the green malachite would look so regal
.The only thing is malachite is not as durable, so you want to avoid it getting wet. I’ve seen some malachites get cracked from stacking, but your stack looks gentle enough to not damage it. If you were stacking with something stronger, like the perlee bangle or a Cartier bracelet, then you’d need to be more mindful of the malachite.
Your hamsa bracelet is so beautiful! May I ask where you purchased this from?
Blue and green would look fabulous together. I’m totally on board.
Thank you! I wear a love bracelet and small JUC on my left wrist so I usually keep my VCA on the other. And I’m sorry I don’t know where it’s from, I got it as a gift.What a lovely stack!! I own the blue agate - stacking it with the green malachite would look so regal
The only thing is malachite is not as durable, so you want to avoid it getting wet. I’ve seen some malachites get cracked from stacking, but your stack looks gentle enough to not damage it. If you were stacking with something stronger, like the perlee bangle or a Cartier bracelet, then you’d need to be more mindful of the malachite.
Your hamsa bracelet is so beautiful! May I ask where you purchased this from?
Beautiful. I have been eyeing the 5 motif malachite or malachite/diamond. Get a YG so you can wear them all together!
Question: we just put a deposit down for the 10 motif diamond/malachite necklace. Does anyone have photos wearing malachite (necklace/bracelet/earrings) plus the outfit? I'm really excited about this necklace but thinking I will have to wear white or black. I wanted to get some ideas. Thanks!! 
Congrats!!!! I think you can wear it with neutrals and some prints as well.Question: we just put a deposit down for the 10 motif diamond/malachite necklace. Does anyone have photos wearing malachite (necklace/bracelet/earrings) plus the outfit? I'm really excited about this necklace but thinking I will have to wear white or black. I wanted to get some ideas. Thanks!!
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Question: for those with the various alhambra stone collections, do you find any special effects or benefits from wearing them? Eg: someone share with me that carnelia gave her real bad headaches whereas MOP or onyx was fine .. i also saw a youtuber mention chalcedony kept her nightmares at bay. So i am intrigued.
I dont personally see or feel any special effects.. so far i only have experience with onyx, mop and diamonds..
I dont personally see or feel any special effects.. so far i only have experience with onyx, mop and diamonds..
All stones have different healing properties. I’m surprised to hear that Carnelian gave someone headaches - it may be possible the jewelry has some other energy stuck to it and needs to be cleansed. Do you know if this person purchased their Carnelian piece from VCA or from the resale market?
There’s no “bad” stone that would cause harm to anyone, but everything does carry energy. Some
people will never purchase from the resale market because they don’t know what kind of energy the item was previously around, attached to, etc.
Carnelian is considered a red Chalcedony.
Black stones, like Onyx, are supposed to be protective. Onyx is also considered to encourage willpower, courage and strength.
Hmm i wasnf sure where she got it from, it is possible that she got from resale market though. So you may be right! Could you share some cleansing techniques you use? I didnt know carnelian is a red chalcedony! Interesting
To “cleanse the energy” of any stones or jewelry (or any item, really!) you can use sage or a smudging technique. I personally use sage spray as I’m sensitive to smoke.
The moonlight also cleanses energy. Every now and then, I place my items in a safe place inside my home where the moonlight comes in. I leave it there for a night or two to “clear energies”.
Carnelian: The gemstone carnelian information and pictures
To “cleanse the energy” of any stones or jewelry (or any item, really!) you can use sage or a smudging technique. I personally use sage spray as I’m sensitive to smoke.
The moonlight also cleanses energy. Every now and then, I place my items in a safe place inside my home where the moonlight comes in. I leave it there for a night or two to “clear energies”.
Carnelian: The gemstone carnelian information and pictures
m.minerals.net
Ooh sage spray, thank you i will check that out. My hubs has sensitive nose so i couldnt burn sage ... there isnt a spot in my house that has direct access to moonlight but i tried using sunlight sometimes
You’re welcome! Be careful spraying your MOP - it should not get too wet, just fyi in case you didn’t know