I think your two year old will tug on that necklace shy shy. I would get the frivole earrings since you have been thinking about them forever to match your btf ring. You can always get the necklace when your babes are older.
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I think the VA YG MOP 20 would be a wonder addition to your collection. You can always wear it when it is "going out night" without your daughter. You would be surprised how much you may wear it when "tugging on it" will not come into play. I love wearing my 2 ten MOP VA necklace wrapped around double for a more casual fun look. You can do that if you feel like you may be picking up your baby on an outing. The pave frivole will be a wonderful addition to your collection. I wear mine at least one time a week. Best of luck with your decision and purchases! Enjoy...
I had a similar debate and I have a two-year-old as well. As my first I wanted a necklace and I wanted the 20 motif all YG the most. At the end I am getting 2 10 motifs. Actually I just got one and the second is on its way. My daughter hasn't really noticed the 10 motifs but I'm sure she will when I wear them both linked as a 20. Like kimber said, I'm going to wear the 20 when she will not be present.
Frivole is so dreamy too. It's on top of my list. But if you were to get MOP YG ear clips for sure, I would get the necklace. But you cannot really go wrong with both!!! Good luck
I had a similar debate and I have a two-year-old as well. As my first I wanted a necklace and I wanted the 20 motif all YG the most. At the end I am getting 2 10 motifs. Actually I just got one and the second is on its way. My daughter hasn't really noticed the 10 motifs but I'm sure she will when I wear them both linked as a 20. Like kimber said, I'm going to wear the 20 when she will not be present.
Frivole is so dreamy too. It's on top of my list. But if you were to get MOP YG ear clips for sure, I would get the necklace. But you cannot really go wrong with both!!! Good luck
I wouldn't worry about your 2yr old tugging it, it's not delicate (I mean your child won't be able to pull it to the point of damaging it) and the MOP can easily be wiped clean from sticky hands. I wouldn't let that deter you. I think since you don't have any significant long necklaces you will LOVE wearing the 20motif both with your little one and when going out at other times. Wish I had one! But I only have a 10 and 5.
Good luck! All are great choices!
Such a lovely dilemma ShyShy!!! I would get the mop earclips and pave frivole earclips since you would get most wear of them recently. The 20 motifs necklace purchase could be postponed a bit maybe 1 or 2 year until your little girl is not interested in playing with the necklace.
My 2-year old tugs on all of my necklaces regardless of what is on it. She loves holding them in her hands and looking at the detail of the pieces. My VCA pieces have held up well so I would not worry about your toddler and just buy what you will enjoy more.
Get what you love and forget practical thinking.
These necklaces are strong.
I have all three of the pieces you are contemplating. The pave frivole earrings are amazing. I'm wearing mine right now!!
I regret the mop va earrings because there are other options that seem to stand out more. I've stated this before on this forum- in retrospect I would have purchased the vintage yg pave. Those go with everything and are stand outs by themselves. The necklace is a classic
These necklaces are strong.
I have all three of the pieces you are contemplating. The pave frivole earrings are amazing. I'm wearing mine right now!!
I regret the mop va earrings because there are other options that seem to stand out more. I've stated this before on this forum- in retrospect I would have purchased the vintage yg pave. Those go with everything and are stand outs by themselves. The necklace is a classic
i would get the pave frivole. love these earrings and you can wear them whenever you feel like it without worrying. chasing a 2 year old and dealing with a long necklace is not fun. not just grabby hands but constantly bending down and having a necklace dangling, ready to catch on something would bother me. but in the end, get what you love and see yourself wearing!
This is such a great point !!
I find the long length beautiful but annoying and have gravitated to wearing just one (ten motif)more often.
Just got my YG large Frivole earrings and while they simply stunning and surprisingly comfortable, I'm still getting accustomed to their size and wonder if they're OK to wear everyday as I'd hoped to. With that in mind, I'd love recommendations or photos for casual necklaces (other than the Alhambra which I'm still debating about getting) that would go with the earrings for everyday wear.
I never have formal or dressy occasions, so my large frivole are everyday earrings. lol I did get to wear them to DH's Xmas party which was slightly dressier than normal, but usually I wear them with just about everything.
Here are some older images I have on my computer. I'm wearing them with a tshirt & jeans and one of my favorite jade pendants. Other pic I've posted before is just a close up because I was happy about how it came out.
I know I am supposed to put this away and open it up for Christmas but I need some real life wearing experience to made a decision before Christmas 
I just got a YG 10 motif last week and I am absolutely in love (my first VCA
). My doubt is whether I should get another 10 to link them, or exchange it for 20 motif. I work in a conservative office and big open neck is probably frown upon. My picture attached is my usual attire (maybe without the jacket most of the days but you get the idea). Is 10 motif too awkward dangling around there? Would a 20 motif look much better? I live in a cold climate so winter is super long, which I think also justify the 20 motif. I have a 2-year-old daughter to factor it in...
Another thing is, on top of practicality, will the clasp link of 2 10s be annoying? Did you regret getting 2 10s instead of one 20, or the other way around? Thank you in advance!
I just got a YG 10 motif last week and I am absolutely in love (my first VCA
). My doubt is whether I should get another 10 to link them, or exchange it for 20 motif. I work in a conservative office and big open neck is probably frown upon. My picture attached is my usual attire (maybe without the jacket most of the days but you get the idea). Is 10 motif too awkward dangling around there? Would a 20 motif look much better? I live in a cold climate so winter is super long, which I think also justify the 20 motif. I have a 2-year-old daughter to factor it in... Another thing is, on top of practicality, will the clasp link of 2 10s be annoying? Did you regret getting 2 10s instead of one 20, or the other way around? Thank you in advance!
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I never have formal or dressy occasions, so my large frivole are everyday earrings. lol I did get to wear them to DH's Xmas party which was slightly dressier than normal, but usually I wear them with just about everything.
Here are some older images I have on my computer. I'm wearing them with a tshirt & jeans and one of my favorite jade pendants. Other pic I've posted before is just a close up because I was happy about how it came out.
Wow, such a beautiful picture of them in front of the greens. You wear them well
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Hi everyone! Just wanted to share my rose gold sweet bracelet! I'm 5 months pregnant with my first and have had a really difficult time of it so far. I lost a lot of weight from being sick, so I finally broke down and took medication so I'm starting to feel better. I decided to treat myself to something little as a pick me up. This is my second VCA piece. I think I may have to wear it on the inner loop. Thanks for letting me share!
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What a fantastic pick me up, looks beautiful on you. Congrats on the baby, glad your feeling a little better for the holidays.