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cvalier26 said:
Thank you again for your answers :smile1:.
I do agree that two sweet necklaces seems a bit much, especially when I could get a single larger one for the price. If turquoise was still available there would be no hesitation, I would get the vintage one in yellow gold!

The thing is, I used to plan ahead much more and think that I would wait until I was in say my thirties to start VCA and invest straight away in the larger statement pieces, but then these past few years have been challenging with a long illness for me and a really heartbreaking loss of a loved one, and that's made me reconsider my quite obsessive "planning ahead" habits and want to live more for today. Does that make sense? :thinkin:
In jewelry world, it translates into getting what I love now even if I may not love it in ten years, because I don't know what will happen in ten years time. I just need to find a right balance though, which is basically why I joined this forum :p. Sorry for the long story :D.

So to get back to VCA :D, what do you think about the sweet earrings? Do you also think they look better in the vintage sizes? I've found a couple of really cute pictures of them on the threads :love:
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I'm so sorry to hear that you've had to cope with a long illness and a loss, and hope that you are healthy and happy now and for many years to come. I can certainly appreciate your decision to enjoy the moment and celebrate what you love now!

I have the sweet earrings and wear them all the time. For me, the onyx/YG sweets are a fabulous go-to earring that is delicate and pretty and eminently wearable. Those and the frivoles are definitely my most-worn earrings day in and day out. They are small but still eye-catching, and very feminine. I love them.
 
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MyDogTink said:
Question for you lovely experienced VCA ladies. I have one piece- the magic pendant white mop WG. As Penny knows, I love this size but now I think I'm ready to go for a vintage pendant. I plan on layering it. I'm very serious about the tiger's eye which comes in the clover and butterfly. I feel like I don't see many people selecting the butterfly style. I know the clover is classic VCA but can anyone shed some light one why the butterfly doesn't seem overly popular? Thanks.
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I really don't know, Tink -- I love tigers' eye and I love the butterfly. I think many people choose the clover because it's an iconic shape for the brand. But I do see many of the butterflies being worn, as recently as yesterday while out shopping!
I don't know if that helped you. Sorry.
 
#2,658
cvalier26 said:
Thank you again for your answers :smile1:.
I do agree that two sweet necklaces seems a bit much, especially when I could get a single larger one for the price. If turquoise was still available there would be no hesitation, I would get the vintage one in yellow gold!

The thing is, I used to plan ahead much more and think that I would wait until I was in say my thirties to start VCA and invest straight away in the larger statement pieces, but then these past few years have been challenging with a long illness for me and a really heartbreaking loss of a loved one, and that's made me reconsider my quite obsessive "planning ahead" habits and want to live more for today. Does that make sense? :thinkin:
In jewelry world, it translates into getting what I love now even if I may not love it in ten years, because I don't know what will happen in ten years time. I just need to find a right balance though, which is basically why I joined this forum :p. Sorry for the long story :D.

So to get back to VCA :D, what do you think about the sweet earrings? Do you also think they look better in the vintage sizes? I've found a couple of really cute pictures of them on the threads :love:
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I am sorry about your loved one and your illness, hope you are in good health now and in many years to come. For the sweet earrings, as some of lovely ladies in this thread have mentioned about, are great for daily wear, esp. the onyx as it would go with almost every color and outfit. If you love sweet turquoise then why not get a pair now and enjoy wearing it while it's still available. It's not hard to find in sweet size for now but not sure for the availability in future. Good luck with your deciding
 
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MyDogTink said:
Question for you lovely experienced VCA ladies. I have one piece- the magic pendant white mop WG. As Penny knows, I love this size but now I think I'm ready to go for a vintage pendant. I plan on layering it. I'm very serious about the tiger's eye which comes in the clover and butterfly. I feel like I don't see many people selecting the butterfly style. I know the clover is classic VCA but can anyone shed some light one why the butterfly doesn't seem overly popular? Thanks.
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The quadrafoil is iconic VCA.
The butterfly isn't something you regularly see in the boutiques. I find the butterfly cute and the clover sophisticated. For some people that is a lot of money to spend for cute.
If you really love butterflies though, why not? Everything VCA makes is beautifully created. There is something for everyone.
 
#2,660
hopingoneday said:
sorry to enable, Penny, but I've gotten bit by the bug badly too. As you know I already have the small YG and the pave. Now I'm debating getting the WG next year... :graucho:
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They really are my favorite earrings. I cannot say enough about them! From the minute you put the first one on your ear you will be held under an eternal spell to want all the frivole! I am not sure I would want the small YG if I had gotten the large YG first ;) BUT I was not really into BIG earrings when I bought the small YG frivole. I had to evolve...... Now I am happy I have the small YG because I do wear them very casual.... Jeans or even workout wear (on days I am not working out LOL). The pave can be worn dressed up (they were a gift from my husband for being mother-of-the-bride when my daughter got married 2 years ago) or worn w/ jeans and cashmere sweater. They are the most versatile earrings! I will never regret getting the small YG & I will so look forward to getting the large YG! (Thank you TGG ;)
 
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cung said:
I am sorry about your loved one and your illness, hope you are in good health now and in many years to come. For the sweet earrings, as some of lovely ladies in this thread have mentioned about, are great for daily wear, esp. the onyx as it would go with almost every color and outfit. If you love sweet turquoise then why not get a pair now and enjoy wearing it while it's still available. It's not hard to find in sweet size for now but not sure for the availability in future. Good luck with your deciding
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cvalier~ Why don't you try on a few things --- the sweet earrings and the vintage size earrings.
You will get a better feel for what you want. I think the sweets are really nice- they are not for me but the girls on here that post photos look great in them. You just have to decide what looks best on you and what compliments your lifestyle and wardrobe best. Keep an eye out on resellers for a turquoise single pendant in YG. They come up now and then. I love mine and wear it quite frequently. Good luck!
 
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kimber418 said:
They really are my favorite earrings. I cannot say enough about them! From the minute you put the first one on your ear you will be held under an eternal spell to want all the frivole! I am not sure I would want the small YG if I had gotten the large YG first ;) BUT I was not really into BIG earrings when I bought the small YG frivole. I had to evolve...... Now I am happy I have the small YG because I do wear them very casual.... Jeans or even workout wear (on days I am not working out LOL). The pave can be worn dressed up (they were a gift from my husband for being mother-of-the-bride when my daughter got married 2 years ago) or worn w/ jeans and cashmere sweater. They are the most versatile earrings! I will never regret getting the small YG & I will so look forward to getting the large YG! (Thank you TGG ;)
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Xoxoo
 
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HeidiDavis said:
I get what you're saying, cvalier26. Some things have happened in my life that have made me "live in the moment" more and try to not be such a planner (which is my nature). I personally do like the sweets, especially the Alhambra. I tried one and my only complaint was that I would definitely want it longer (the sweet pendants are just under 16" in length). But VCA will do this for you (up to 2 inches) at no charge. I am contemplating the sweet Alhambra bracelet and I am OLD compared to you (in my early 40;s, lol). I am also considering the sweet Alhambra earrings. I really need to see these in person and compare them to the vintage earrings before I decide though.
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Thank you :smile1:, I have other 16" necklaces and I'm happy with the length. I'm not much a bracelet wearer so I'm hesitating between the earrings and pendants. Which colors are you thinking of for your earrings ?
 
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hopingoneday said:
I'm so sorry to hear that you've had to cope with a long illness and a loss, and hope that you are healthy and happy now and for many years to come. I can certainly appreciate your decision to enjoy the moment and celebrate what you love now!

I have the sweet earrings and wear them all the time. For me, the onyx/YG sweets are a fabulous go-to earring that is delicate and pretty and eminently wearable. Those and the frivoles are definitely my most-worn earrings day in and day out. They are small but still eye-catching, and very feminine. I love them.
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Thank you for your kind words. The onyx/yg studs are definately on my shortlist. I'm hesitating between onyx/yg, turquoise/wg (the sweet earrings don't seem to be available in turquoise/yg) and carnelian/rg. These are my fave color combos, now I need to decide which will be earrings or pendant, which size and consequently when I can get them.
 
#2,665
cung said:
I am sorry about your loved one and your illness, hope you are in good health now and in many years to come. For the sweet earrings, as some of lovely ladies in this thread have mentioned about, are great for daily wear, esp. the onyx as it would go with almost every color and outfit. If you love sweet turquoise then why not get a pair now and enjoy wearing it while it's still available. It's not hard to find in sweet size for now but not sure for the availability in future. Good luck with your deciding
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Thank you :smile1:, I'm definitely wanting something in turquoise, just not sure what between the butterfly pendant and the clover studs (which are much more expensive though). I should hurry up before they're out of stock :p.
 
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kimber418 said:
cvalier~ Why don't you try on a few things --- the sweet earrings and the vintage size earrings.
You will get a better feel for what you want. I think the sweets are really nice- they are not for me but the girls on here that post photos look great in them. You just have to decide what looks best on you and what compliments your lifestyle and wardrobe best. Keep an eye out on resellers for a turquoise single pendant in YG. They come up now and then. I love mine and wear it quite frequently. Good luck!
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Thanks, my ebay store is so empty compared to the US one but I'm still holding out hope for one to appear! I do like the sweet size in earrings, they look great for an everyday pair. I'm not sure if I should get them in turquoise clovers though since I'm definitely holding out hope for a vintage pendant someday Idk if I would want both.
 
#2,669
cvalier26 said:
So I just saw this modeling pic and I think I'm sold on the turquoise butterfly :D.

I have similar hair & skin tone.
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I think it's a great piece. The turquoise is beautiful and the butterfly floats. It will make you happy when you wear it and that's what you need now. Sorry to hear things have been rough. I understand needing instant gratification. Why not purchase this now and keep saving for the other piece long-term?
 
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texasgirliegirl said:
The quadrafoil is iconic VCA.

The butterfly isn't something you regularly see in the boutiques. I find the butterfly cute and the clover sophisticated. For some people that is a lot of money to spend for cute.

If you really love butterflies though, why not? Everything VCA makes is beautifully created. There is something for everyone.
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hopingoneday said:
I really don't know, Tink -- I love tigers' eye and I love the butterfly. I think many people choose the clover because it's an iconic shape for the brand. But I do see many of the butterflies being worn, as recently as yesterday while out shopping!

I don't know if that helped you. Sorry.
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Thank you both. Glad to see the butterfly is also popular. But I do think that I will go for the iconic VCA shape. Thanks again.
 
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