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#3,061
bougainvillier said:
Is this the diamond clover version you are talking about? I know exactly how you feel- I really like the bracelet but for nearly 30k I think I can get a few other things I like more and would get more wears out of. $ is one thing but if you have it then it's about priority. Ask yourself is there anything else you want more and would wear more, if not it's time to pull the trigger :)
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Yes, this is the bracelet I'm talking about. I've been thinning for a loooong time and it never gets any LESS expensive. At the moment, at this price point, there isn't something I'd like to have more, but it IS a lot of $$ for sure :smile1:
 
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#3,062
cung said:
I have not yet purchased the frivole earrings HADASSA, still debating between the small and large size. I have no chance to try on any yet and still take my time to consider :-) But it definitely is on my list for 2015 purchase, and 10 motif gold necklace. My list will never ends, but I have to stay strong and focus on what I could get most use of it, and love it.

Can't wait to see your mod pics too.
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Cung, I really found the small to be bigger than I thought. The large are $6500, so for $1300 more, maybe you can go for the large. I do think the small to be just right for my taste and current very casual lifestyle though.
 
#3,063
HADASSA said:
Cung, I really found the small to be bigger than I thought. The large are $6500, so for $1300 more, maybe you can go for the large. I do think the small to be just right for my taste and current very casual lifestyle though.
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yep, I have the same thought that the small would fit me better, then I think about the pave version, also in small size :D:D:D and think again would it be too much to have both gold and pave in same size, or get the large gold and pave later. I am so bad at picking up items and always end up picking both... so I take my time to cool a bit and decide later :cool: But definitely I have to get one, at least one pair. You ladies here are so bad for enables :p:p:p Before knowing this thread I do not even like alhambra clover, but now I am so into it...
 
#3,064
bougainvillier said:
Is this the diamond clover version you are talking about? I know exactly how you feel- I really like the bracelet but for nearly 30k I think I can get a few other things I like more and would get more wears out of. $ is one thing but if you have it then it's about priority. Ask yourself is there anything else you want more and would wear more, if not it's time to pull the trigger :)
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fansynancy said:
Yes, this is the bracelet I'm talking about. I've been thinning for a loooong time and it never gets any LESS expensive. At the moment, at this price point, there isn't something I'd like to have more, but it IS a lot of $$ for sure :smile1:
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Fansynancy, I agree with bougainvillier. After having your wish granted of YG, are you now trying to find justifications not to purchase? It happens to the best of us. I have purchased handbags that I know I will never use but at the point in time, I felt I would eventually use them. Sometimes one big purchase may seem outrageous but if I am to count the cost of all my unused bags, I could purchase so much more VCA.

If you intend to wear everyday, then be aware that there are issues with the closing mechanism. Yes, at $30K, it is a big investment but we can only be present. Who knows what the future holds?
 
#3,065
Hadassa, I think I'm just a little bit overwhelmed by the price. And I can't even begin to discuss unused bags:shrugs: I think you and I must have a lot in common :D

HADASSA said:
Fansynancy, I agree with bougainvillier. After having your wish granted of YG, are you now trying to find justifications not to purchase? It happens to the best of us. I have purchased handbags that I know I will never use but at the point in time, I felt I would eventually use them. Sometimes one big purchase may seem outrageous but if I am to count the cost of all my unused bags, I could purchase so much more VCA.

If you intend to wear everyday, then be aware that there are issues with the closing mechanism. Yes, at $30K, it is a big investment but we can only be present. Who knows what the future holds?
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#3,067
fansynancy said:
Ladies, please help. I have lusted after the Perlee Clover bracelet for years and, of course, it is now available in YG, which is what held me back when it was less outrageously priced. I have the $, but something has stopped me from placing the order. I think it is just the high price. I keep asking myself what else I could get for all that money. What do you think? Is it time to pull the trigger?
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It's a beautiful bracelet.
30K is beyond my comfort level right now.
I would feel too guilty but if you can comfortably afford the piece and have always loved it, buy it and enjoy it.
This reminds me of the time I purchased a Kelly and a birkin on the same day. I felt so guilty that I kept the bags in their boxes for weeks.
Those feelings have long since gone and I'm now very thankful to have both bags .
Go for it because the prices will only increase.
 
#3,068
HeidiDavis said:
Thank you so much, hopingoneday! The information you gave was very helpful! I did google the "pousette" backs and understand now what the style is. It sounds genius! I am very excited to try these! :-)
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i have one pair of sweet earrings (red carnelian hearts) and i find the posts thicker than my other vca earclips with posts. if your ears aren't sensitive, shouldn't be a problem. for me, one of my ears is sensitive so i don't often reach for these earrings. i asked vca if they could put on thinner posts, and i was quoted $200+ so i decided against it, moneywise and i try to keep original designs intact.
 
#3,069
texasgirliegirl said:
Consider both the small yg frivole AND the yg pave vintage. This way your wife will have the dressed up as well as the more casual options.
Prices always increase so if you think that you will eventually buy them you would be wise to get them now if you can afford to do so.
You can probably find the pave second hand and save $
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+1 and slightly leaning toward yg pave vintage
 
#3,072
HADASSA said:
P, I just received my small Frivole YG from Mitch - I love them :smile1: He had to order them in from Paris since NM was sold out. He was very attentive from the beginning to the end of the whole process and kept me very informed throughout, since it took approximately 3 weeks.

I do find them larger than expected and they really are like little mirrors. I must thank my enablers on this thread (you know who you are) and you for recommending a Dream SA ;)
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Hey R 💜
I've missed seeing you, sorry you arent feeling well 😪.
Mitchell is a sweetheart. He takes very good care of me. I'm glad you enjoy working with him. I've known him for several years.
When I spoke to him about my large Frivoles yesterday he told me you had received your small ones and loved them. 😃
I'm really looking toward to mine - excited!!
I have a couple things that had to be ordered from Paris. I'll be waiting more than 3 weeks. 😕
Hope you are feeling better soon. 💚
 
#3,075
sbelle said:
I actually own both. I got the small about 3 years ago and earlier this year I got the large. The comments/compliments I have gotten have been on the small because I've had them for so long and have worn them often.

Here's a comparison picture I took a few months ago...

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These are so pretty and must look so gorgeous worn:love:
 
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