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the rose gold hammered motifs are the same on either side. also, it looks dainty but you can definitely feel the weight when wearing it.
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If I’m a size 16 in Cartier love, what size would I be in the Perlee range (probably one diamond bracelet or sweet clover). My wrist is 5.3 inches / 13.5cm. Would I be a extra small or small?
I had a look at the chart and I think I’m a extra small but wanted opinions
I had a look at the chart and I think I’m a extra small but wanted opinions
Extra small if you like tight and little movement. Small if you want a bit more room. My wrist is 5 inches and I wear XS in the single row diamond, and I have room.
I am the same size as you, I can wear XS or s in the Perlee, but I find XS stacks slightly better with Cartier 16 as long as it’s not too tight on you for your personal preference. For the full clover or the single row you may want S (XS or S is fine for me) since it is wider, but for the sweet clover XS is a little better fit IMO if you plan to stack.
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I know both of you mentioned butterfly pendants so now that I'm home I figured I'd show you the difference between the stones ones and the diamond/sapphire ones. To me, at least, I find the stones ones to have more pop but also less bling/ability to dress up. It all depends on what you want. I unfortunately didn't take any photos of me in the pink sapphire pendant but like i said beforehand it really blended into my skin.
I just saw on another thread that you finally decided to join the butterfly club! Yay!Congratulations on your pieces! Everything looks beautiful on you!
I see a butterfly ring in your future!
I'm thinking the WG diamond pave and yellow sapphire butterfly ring would like nice with the pendant. It might also work with the earrings due to the golden hue of the tiger's eye (you'd have to see if the it's the same golden yellow vs. a lemon yellow or bronze). Of course, there is always the matchy matchy MOP & tiger eye ring. I am sure you will find a way to drown yourself in butterflies!
I agree with you on the Butterfly collection and other non-Alhambra collections. It's more stealth, but IYKYK.
I forgot if you have anything Frivole (you have so much!), but I think the WG Frivole pave (earrings or BTF ring) would be beautiful with your WG pave butterfly.... the classic VCA Flora & Fauna theme.
Congrats again! What a fabulous haul!
I never thought of mixing the tigers eye with yellow sapphires, but I think that would be quite beautiful. My only issue is since I need to MTO all rings because of size, I get no choice when it comes to stone color. It's really a toss up. I have the matching MOP/tigers eye ring but the TE has virtually no chatoyance. I still love it though, but wouldn't have picked that particular piece if I could have chosen between multiple. I ordered the lapis butterfly ring nearly a year ago and still no word as to when I will get it.
Haha yes I have embarassingly too much
but I have the pink sapphire RG set (earrings/pendant), the 5 motif YG bracelet and a mini RG pave bracelet. I'm debating on SO'ing a single frivole pink sapphire ring to match the other pieces in the set but I am also waiting on other SOs to come in so just pacing myself. That's probably a 2024+ purchase. This year I'm committed to really only doing those SOs (should they even come in during the calendar year).Do you find the BTF pave frivole ring comfortable for frequent wear? The only time I tried it on it was way too small and so I could only try it on my pinky. It felt cumbersome, heavy and like it would get in the way...but I am wondering if that is just because I haven't actually tried it on in the right size. It was WOW sparkle though, and I only tried it on in RG, not WG. Or is the move the noeud with both WG and RG? Haha too many beautiful choices.
Thank you!
Every time I look at that pendant since buying it I am increasingly amazed by how much sparkle it has. It's too bad that that sparkle doesn't come out well in photos but its really nice.
Beautiful! I love the pink sapphire pendant. It's really beautiful with the contrast between the pink and diamond. Have you tried on the butterfly earrings that are WG diamond on one side and RG pink sapphire on another? I think those would be beautiful on you but also match the pink sapphire for the pendant, if you were to wear them together.
Hi! The BTF pave Frivole ring is super comfortable. It's because it is an open ring. I do not find the flowers get in the way at all, and I wear my ring casually doing a lot of activities. It has full bling which is what I love. If you are considering a Frivole ring, I would suggest you ordering it. Since you have to MTO your rings, I am sure you know there is no obligation and you can return it.I just saw on another thread that you finally decided to join the butterfly club! Yay!
I never thought of mixing the tigers eye with yellow sapphires, but I think that would be quite beautiful. My only issue is since I need to MTO all rings because of size, I get no choice when it comes to stone color. It's really a toss up. I have the matching MOP/tigers eye ring but the TE has virtually no chatoyance. I still love it though, but wouldn't have picked that particular piece if I could have chosen between multiple. I ordered the lapis butterfly ring nearly a year ago and still no word as to when I will get it.
Haha yes I have embarassingly too much
Do you find the BTF pave frivole ring comfortable for frequent wear? The only time I tried it on it was way too small and so I could only try it on my pinky. It felt cumbersome, heavy and like it would get in the way...but I am wondering if that is just because I haven't actually tried it on in the right size. It was WOW sparkle though, and I only tried it on in RG, not WG. Or is the move the noeud with both WG and RG? Haha too many beautiful choices.
I love love the Frivole ring.
Yes, I ordered the yellow sapphire butterfly BTF! As you know from my post, I really split hairs on size and went back and forth at home trying on the two sizes my SA shipped me (52 & 53). The butterfly BTF ring for me fit a bit tighter in the same size as my Frivole. This is because I have big knuckles, and the butterfly BTF ring is a more closed ring vs. the Frivole BTF which is a more open ring. I also tried both the yellow sapphire butterfly (52) and the pink sapphire butterfly (53) so I could compare stones too and decided on the yellow.
As you know, I love love love BTF rings. I think they are so beautiful each in its own way. I don’t truly love the butterfly BTF ring and passed on it several times. However, I really wanted more BTF rings. Hence, I caved and purchased the yellow sapphire one.
I'm not sure which post of mine you saw about the butterfly BTF ring, but in one of them, I posted my flower garden with butterflies buzzing around. I'll repost it here to share.
As FYI, the yellow sapphire butterfly I am wearing is the 52 which was a bit tight on me. I ordered the 53. My Friviole BTF pave is a 52. It is smaller due to the more open circle.
I vote to get a Frivole pave BTF ring. You can see how gorgeous it is! It is my favorite VCA ring. Hope this helps.
ETA: By the way, when I wear my Frivole BTF ring, the flowers are flipped than the way you see it worn in the photo. The larger flower is toward my middle finger. I flipped it here worn with the butterfly ring as the larger flower looks better toward the pinky to bring the butterflies (and draw the eye) more toward a center balance for a full-bloom look. It's all preference though how you wear these rings.
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This is just lovely!Hi! The BTF pave Frivole ring is super comfortable. It's because it is an open ring. I do not find the flowers get in the way at all, and I wear my ring casually doing a lot of activities. It has full bling which is what I love. If you are considering a Frivole ring, I would suggest you ordering it. Since you have to MTO your rings, I am sure you know there is no obligation and you can return it.
I love love the Frivole ring.
Yes, I ordered the yellow sapphire butterfly BTF! As you know from my post, I really split hairs on size and went back and forth at home trying on the two sizes my SA shipped me (52 & 53). The butterfly BTF ring for me fit a bit tighter in the same size as my Frivole. This is because I have big knuckles, and the butterfly BTF ring is a more closed ring vs. the Frivole BTF which is a more open ring. I also tried both the yellow sapphire butterfly (52) and the pink sapphire butterfly (53) so I could compare stones too and decided on the yellow.
As you know, I love love love BTF rings. I think they are so beautiful each in its own way. I don’t truly love the butterfly BTF ring and passed on it several times. However, I really wanted more BTF rings. Hence, I caved and purchased the yellow sapphire one.
I'm not sure which post of mine you saw about the butterfly BTF ring, but in one of them, I posted my flower garden with butterflies buzzing around. I'll repost it here to share.
As FYI, the yellow sapphire butterfly I am wearing is the 52 which was a bit tight on me. I ordered the 53. My Friviole BTF pave is a 52. It is smaller due to the more open circle.
I vote to get a Frivole pave BTF ring. You can see how gorgeous it is! It is my favorite VCA ring. Hope this helps.
ETA: By the way, when I wear my Frivole BTF ring, the flowers are flipped than the way you see it worn in the photo. The larger flower is toward my middle finger. I flipped it here worn with the butterfly ring as the larger flower looks better toward the pinky to bring the butterflies (and draw the eye) more toward a center balance for a full-bloom look. It's all preference though how you wear these rings.
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@BigAkoya! Your photo makes me think of beautiful flower garden with butterflies buzzing around! Please post more action photos of your rings!Hi! The BTF pave Frivole ring is super comfortable. It's because it is an open ring. I do not find the flowers get in the way at all, and I wear my ring casually doing a lot of activities. It has full bling which is what I love. If you are considering a Frivole ring, I would suggest you ordering it. Since you have to MTO your rings, I am sure you know there is no obligation and you can return it.
I love love the Frivole ring.
Yes, I ordered the yellow sapphire butterfly BTF! As you know from my post, I really split hairs on size and went back and forth at home trying on the two sizes my SA shipped me (52 & 53). The butterfly BTF ring for me fit a bit tighter in the same size as my Frivole. This is because I have big knuckles, and the butterfly BTF ring is a more closed ring vs. the Frivole BTF which is a more open ring. I also tried both the yellow sapphire butterfly (52) and the pink sapphire butterfly (53) so I could compare stones too and decided on the yellow.
As you know, I love love love BTF rings. I think they are so beautiful each in its own way. I don’t truly love the butterfly BTF ring and passed on it several times. However, I really wanted more BTF rings. Hence, I caved and purchased the yellow sapphire one.
I'm not sure which post of mine you saw about the butterfly BTF ring, but in one of them, I posted my flower garden with butterflies buzzing around. I'll repost it here to share.
As FYI, the yellow sapphire butterfly I am wearing is the 52 which was a bit tight on me. I ordered the 53. My Friviole BTF pave is a 52. It is smaller due to the more open circle.
I vote to get a Frivole pave BTF ring. You can see how gorgeous it is! It is my favorite VCA ring. Hope this helps.
ETA: By the way, when I wear my Frivole BTF ring, the flowers are flipped than the way you see it worn in the photo. The larger flower is toward my middle finger. I flipped it here worn with the butterfly ring as the larger flower looks better toward the pinky to bring the butterflies (and draw the eye) more toward a center balance for a full-bloom look. It's all preference though how you wear these rings.
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Whew this is beautiful. The gaudy in me loves them stacked for the photo. It’s a pave garden.Hi! The BTF pave Frivole ring is super comfortable. It's because it is an open ring. I do not find the flowers get in the way at all, and I wear my ring casually doing a lot of activities. It has full bling which is what I love. If you are considering a Frivole ring, I would suggest you ordering it. Since you have to MTO your rings, I am sure you know there is no obligation and you can return it.
I love love the Frivole ring.
Yes, I ordered the yellow sapphire butterfly BTF! As you know from my post, I really split hairs on size and went back and forth at home trying on the two sizes my SA shipped me (52 & 53). The butterfly BTF ring for me fit a bit tighter in the same size as my Frivole. This is because I have big knuckles, and the butterfly BTF ring is a more closed ring vs. the Frivole BTF which is a more open ring. I also tried both the yellow sapphire butterfly (52) and the pink sapphire butterfly (53) so I could compare stones too and decided on the yellow.
As you know, I love love love BTF rings. I think they are so beautiful each in its own way. I don’t truly love the butterfly BTF ring and passed on it several times. However, I really wanted more BTF rings. Hence, I caved and purchased the yellow sapphire one.
I'm not sure which post of mine you saw about the butterfly BTF ring, but in one of them, I posted my flower garden with butterflies buzzing around. I'll repost it here to share.
As FYI, the yellow sapphire butterfly I am wearing is the 52 which was a bit tight on me. I ordered the 53. My Friviole BTF pave is a 52. It is smaller due to the more open circle.
I vote to get a Frivole pave BTF ring. You can see how gorgeous it is! It is my favorite VCA ring. Hope this helps.
ETA: By the way, when I wear my Frivole BTF ring, the flowers are flipped than the way you see it worn in the photo. The larger flower is toward my middle finger. I flipped it here worn with the butterfly ring as the larger flower looks better toward the pinky to bring the butterflies (and draw the eye) more toward a center balance for a full-bloom look. It's all preference though how you wear these rings.
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The bold & tacky ring lover in me loves it! I plan to wear it this way for casual fun outfits.
For dressier/work outfits, it's a bit "I'm trying too hard" so I'll skip. For these ocassions, I'll stick with boring single ring look.