Thank you so much, texasgirliegirl! This really helps me in my decision! Matte definitely won't work for me.
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Thank you so much, texasgirliegirl! This really helps me in my decision! Matte definitely won't work for me.
Thank you, whiteonwhite!
I am leaning toward the mother of pearl after learning that the all gold version is very matte. I think it would disappear on my skin. Unfortunately I am very bad about taking off my "everyday" pieces. I sleep in them, shower in them, etc. But I do have other special jewelry and stones that I treat more delicately. The MOP pendant may fall into this category....I've been thinking about your two choices.
While I'm a huge fan of the large yg frivole earrings, I'm not sure that I would recommend them for work in a conservative environment. I worked in a conservative field for nearly a decade myself. For work I would go with the smaller yg frivole earrings or the mop 10 motif. The necklace will be more of a power piece since it's more readily recognized as VCA. You can later add another strand if you would like to wear it long. I think you need both the small frivole earrings and the ten motif
but since you asked, I would go with the necklace first. It's a timeless classic.
Thank you, whiteonwhite!
Have you considered the new holiday pendant? It's gorgeous and photos do not do it any justice at all. The color seems to go with everything. It literally glows. I believe it's sold out in the USA but you may locate it elsewhere.
So worth it.
AwesomeDefinitely share pics!
My other half and mum are against me getting this braceletI'm a stay at home mum so it's nearly the total amount of *my* money that I get in a year. But every year that goes by where I blow my previous cash on lattes, random rubbish costume jewellery off eBay for instant, short term gratification, and chocolate bars etc etc...I'm thinking yeah okay, going an entire year with very little disposable income for myself would be hard. But is the sweet bracelet worth it?
The other thing to consider is I have quite large wrists (6.75 - 7 inches) and not really through being overweight so they'll always be big. Is the VCA sweet too small for a larger arm?
Have you had a chance to try on the one you are thinking about? I love my two sweets--turquoise butterfly and white MOP clover--and wear them both separately and together. But when i tried on the carnelian heart and the rose gold clover, they just looked blah on me.
The adult sweets are generally 6.5 inches long. At least in the US, VCA will lengthen it for free within 90 days of purchase.
Thank you so much for the suggestion! I would love to see this piece in real time. It appears to be just gorgeous! Does VCA release a LE pendant every fall/winter? I LOVE the diamond in the middle! It really takes the pendant to another level!
I have been catching up on everyone's beautiful purchases. Such eye candies!
I got my first piece of VCA before the last price increase (10 Motif onyx) and absolutely love it. For anyone thinking of a first piece, I strongly recommend it.
Now the addiction. I have 10 motif YG and frivole earrings on my list. I have a very silly question. I don't have my ears pierced(I have easily scarred ears and last time I pierced them they grew back with scars), does anyone know if wearing the frivole (small or large) as a clip is comfortable for a full day? I will def go to the boutique to try, but won't be able to test it for a long time. Thank you!
I got my first piece of VCA before the last price increase (10 Motif onyx) and absolutely love it. For anyone thinking of a first piece, I strongly recommend it.
Now the addiction. I have 10 motif YG and frivole earrings on my list. I have a very silly question. I don't have my ears pierced(I have easily scarred ears and last time I pierced them they grew back with scars), does anyone know if wearing the frivole (small or large) as a clip is comfortable for a full day? I will def go to the boutique to try, but won't be able to test it for a long time. Thank you!
Yes. VCA releases a new pendant each year.Thank you so much for the suggestion! I would love to see this piece in real time. It appears to be just gorgeous! Does VCA release a LE pendant every fall/winter? I LOVE the diamond in the middle! It really takes the pendant to another level!
I agree that they are special.
This is my first one.
ThanksI also tried on the pink sapphire version but the pink blended into my skin tone more while the yellow popped. Is this what you meant by didn't agree with you or was it more the style? If it was the issue of color, perhaps you should try the yellow sapphire version sometime
I don't know... Perhaps I was so drawn to the floral designs the butterfly one didn't sing to me as much? I never thought about the pink blending into my skin. I will try both colors on next time when I get a chance. Your ring looks so gorgeous on!! Congrats again and wear it in good health!
Hi, nexiv! I'm a stay at home mom of three, so I totally understand what you're saying! As moms, we do so much for the other people in our life--I think it is a nice idea to buy yourself something beautiful and special to celebrate YOU. I have the sweet MOP bracelet and I do like it. It is definitely on the small side, but the quality and detail are excellent. Honestly I don't think I could handle a bigger bracelet. I use my hands so much that anything bulkier would probably irritate me. I do think the 5-motif bracelets look gorgeous on other people, but for me, they wouldn't be practical. You might also look at the Sweet pendant as well since the price difference between that and the bracelet is negligible. It sounds like you are looking for a small piece to make yourself feel special, maybe remind you that yes, you are mom, but you are so much more! I think it's a lovely idea.
I have a really scrawny wrist, so I have to wear the bracelet on the inner loop (and even then, it's too big). However, I don't think it would be a problem to have VCA extend it by an inch or so. They added an inch to my pendant at no charge, and I think this is pretty standard. Good luck!!!!
You're totally right. I want to own and enjoy something beautiful that I feel in have earned. I know the quality will be exceptional and I will stare at it all day long.
I thought about having something custom made instead for a couple of hundred quid less, but I have a feeling I'll still yearn deep down for a sweet and then will have to wait ANOTHER year to get one when actually I could be saving for my next one.
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Can anyone tell me how long the necklace chain on the pink gold/carnelian pendant to both the first closing and the second is please?
Thanks in advance! Also would love to see some pics of the pendant size compared to the sweet in any motif. Thank you x
Thanks in advance! Also would love to see some pics of the pendant size compared to the sweet in any motif. Thank you x
Well, it may not be the most financially prudent thing (going a year without lattes or extras might be hard), but I think you should take the plunge! I have made the mistake of settling before and it never ends well. I usually buy something lesser and then still end up pining for and eventually getting what I originally wanted. Consequently, in the end, I ended up spending more than necessary to finally be happy! Dumb! The sweet bracelet/pendant is lovely. The vintage size is wonderful too. You asked about the pendant length. For the sweet, I think it's just under 16 inches. And for the vintage, I think it's just over 16 inches. Sorry, not sure about the inner loops. But VCA will add up to 2 inches for free. Good luck choosing something special.