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#11,911
texasgirliegirl said:
I used to feel the same way about the single pamdants. After I purchased my first one (gray holiday pendant) I became hooked. Sometimes the subtlety of a single clover can be so nice.
Since I have the limited edition letter-wood (which is dark) along with last year's onyx holiday pendant I can see how close they are and will gladly share a photo of you would like.
Quite honestly, I think you will reach for the pave more often than the LE onyx, however OR just get a pair of the small pg perlee hoops. That's what I did and they are perfect together.
As for carnelian, yg pave vintage earrings look amazing with them as well. I purchased two 10's (vs a 10 and a 5 motif bracelet). Some people can pull this off but it will never give you the feel or look of a 20. Plus, you can wrap the 20 around your wrist for the most fabulous bracelet.
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Aaaah, I always look forward to hearing your advice, TGG! [emoji8]

Yes, I would love to see the onyx with letterwood. Thank you! [emoji254]

I am not 100% certain I made the right choice with the LE onyx, but I do like how edgy the black looks with black clothing, and of course it will perfect with a 6-motif. Also, I do have a few light-colored and pink-toned tops which look amazing with the pg - especially with pink and blush tops I would wear pg earrings, not yg. So there is a place in my wardrobe for both, although I am sure if I get the yg pave I will wear them much more often. Anyway, I already have the LE onyx, I don't think I can return them (?) I've had a number of different pairs of hoops over the years and it's not for me - the narrow shape doesn't really flatter. Unless you mean the perlee clover, and those cost about the same as the yg pave.

Ha, enabler! So I should get another 10 instead of a 5? I will have to see the two lengths on me. I tried a while ago and I think I felt with my proportions the 10+5 was actually better than 10+10. Although I'm pretty sure if I get another 10 I'm still going to want a 5! So now maybe I've added something else to the wishlist!!!

So for now it looks like I should just get the pave yg first?
 
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#11,913
BBC said:
Yes, I still want the 6-motif [emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]

Not sure if the pave and the pendant are both doable right now (although do we have a release date for the pendant?).

At this point I do not own any pendants. I used to have the pg/mop limited and sold it. I know I should own one, but as much as I love VCA, their pendants don't really do it for me (although I am considering one or two of the magic). For that I really like Tamara Comolli's Mikado pendants. (I do like to mix it up).

I would like at least a five-motif carnelian to go with my 10. I would love the earrings too, although I have been advised that if I own the yg pave I really won't need any other yg earrings. But the carnelian look awesome on.

Finally, the letterwood pieces. If the onyx works with darkened letterwood then I wouldn't buy the earrings (I've asked for pics in the letterwood thread, would love to see onyx worn with older letterwood pieces to see if they would work together). Then it would just be a 10 and a 5.

To recap - current wishlist -

Yg pave Vintage earrings
6 motif yg (onyx, white and gray mop)
Carnelian 5 motif (maybe earrings)
Letterwood 10 and 5 motifs (maybe earrings if the LE onyx won't work)

I have no problem mixing pg and yg. Right now I have the carnelian 10 motif, LE onyx and large YG frivoles but I mix these with non-VCA.

Thank you!!!
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If I was going to choose one piece for you it would be pave frivole, but I just saw that you already have the large YG frivole. I know you like statement earrings, so are you happy with the size of your onyx LE? Is there any way you could get the magic pave alhambra? I could really see you in the cosmos also, did you ever try those?
For the vintage holiday pendant, I don't think you would be happy with it unless you want to wear it layered with more statement neckalces, which looks really great in my opinion. I just know that the single motif vintage is too small by itself for my standards, and that you like more statement jewelry. There is no reason that you should own at least one if it doesn't work for you. If you really feel that you should have one, I would personally wait for the 50th anniversary releases to see if there is something in a really special stone to make that smaller size worthwhile.
 
#11,916
BBC said:
Yes, I still want the 6-motif [emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]

Not sure if the pave and the pendant are both doable right now (although do we have a release date for the pendant?).

At this point I do not own any pendants. I used to have the pg/mop limited and sold it. I know I should own one, but as much as I love VCA, their pendants don't really do it for me (although I am considering one or two of the magic). For that I really like Tamara Comolli's Mikado pendants. (I do like to mix it up).

I would like at least a five-motif carnelian to go with my 10. I would love the earrings too, although I have been advised that if I own the yg pave I really won't need any other yg earrings. But the carnelian look awesome on.

Finally, the letterwood pieces. If the onyx works with darkened letterwood then I wouldn't buy the earrings (I've asked for pics in the letterwood thread, would love to see onyx worn with older letterwood pieces to see if they would work together). Then it would just be a 10 and a 5.

To recap - current wishlist -

Yg pave Vintage earrings
6 motif yg (onyx, white and gray mop)
Carnelian 5 motif (maybe earrings)
Letterwood 10 and 5 motifs (maybe earrings if the LE onyx won't work)

I have no problem mixing pg and yg. Right now I have the carnelian 10 motif, LE onyx and large YG frivoles but I mix these with non-VCA.

Thank you!!!
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BBC, I will be the odd one out here and say get the 6-motifs (I know, I am no help).

It is a statement piece and you can wear your current LE Onyx earrings with it.

I think your heart is set on PG PAVE EARRINGS. Don't rush to beat an increase and "settle." Although with VCA, there is nothing about settling.

These pieces are just too expensive to not be totally over the moon about a purchase. Just my 2 cents...
 
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#11,917
I was told by my SA that the increase of 6% will be global (she didn't sound very sure though) The earlier decrease in price in the US was probably because of the strength of the USD. And now he increase is a global increase in van cleef pricing.
 
#11,921
Looking for some advice

I've been debating on whether or not to get a VCA piece before the price increase. Gotten starry eyed over seeing the lovely pieces worn by fellow TPFers. Initially, I've fallen in love with the flowerlace earrings, but not willing to give up my travel adventures so no flowerlace for me. I've mulled over the large yg frivole earrings, wg magic alhambra pendant, 10 motif onyx yg, 20 motif onyx yg for months. I'm now leaning towards the classic solid yg 10 motif or 20 motif vintage alhambra pieces instead. I don't think I would get two 10 motifs. I would rather get either a 10 or a 20 pieces all yg. Any preference for 10 vs 20 motif look? Wondering if I should skip over the price increase for the 10/20 motif and wait for the VCA 50th LE? Traveling overseas in a few months but I think the global price increase may be in effect by then.

Any suggestions? Thanks all!
 
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#11,922
BBC said:
Aaaah, I always look forward to hearing your advice, TGG! [emoji8]

Yes, I would love to see the onyx with letterwood. Thank you! [emoji254]

I am not 100% certain I made the right choice with the LE onyx, but I do like how edgy the black looks with black clothing, and of course it will perfect with a 6-motif. Also, I do have a few light-colored and pink-toned tops which look amazing with the pg - especially with pink and blush tops I would wear pg earrings, not yg. So there is a place in my wardrobe for both, although I am sure if I get the yg pave I will wear them much more often. Anyway, I already have the LE onyx, I don't think I can return them (?) I've had a number of different pairs of hoops over the years and it's not for me - the narrow shape doesn't really flatter. Unless you mean the perlee clover, and those cost about the same as the yg pave.

Ha, enabler! So I should get another 10 instead of a 5? I will have to see the two lengths on me. I tried a while ago and I think I felt with my proportions the 10+5 was actually better than 10+10. Although I'm pretty sure if I get another 10 I'm still going to want a 5! So now maybe I've added something else to the wishlist!!!

So for now it looks like I should just get the pave yg first?
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I had a school event tonight so I apologize for not posting the promised photos yet.
I'll try my best tomorrow.
Yes I'm an enabler!! I don't think that you will regret the LE onyx earrings. They are beautiful and I love how you plan to wear them. If you've had them for less than 30 days most boutiques will work with you for exchange but I think you will enjoy having them. As for the yg pave, they are pretty fabulous.
Commenting on the hoops- the perlee hoops are the ONLY hooos I've ever felt comfortable wearing. I've never been a hoop person but these are different. The posts are angled so they sit beautifully. The size is perfect. Not over the top large nor overly conservative small.
Re the carnelian- only you will know the perfect length for you of course but 15 motifs always seems like not quite enough. VCA has never offered/ produced a 15 motif necklace so it just looks a bit off to me. That said I've seen so many creative attempts here throughout the years and the lovely members here always look great.
Many great choices. It will be fun to see what you decide.
 
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#11,923
NewBe said:
Maybe I remember the price wrong. There was a bracelet that I had my eye on, and I remember U.K. was much cheaper. Now the price on the website looked more than what I remembered a month or two ago.
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I was in London last year a couple days before the increase.

If I am not mistaken, the U.K. had two price increases last year.

No great savings to be had any more, sadly...
 
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#11,924
lilbluebear said:
Looking for some advice

I've been debating on whether or not to get a VCA piece before the price increase. Gotten starry eyed over seeing the lovely pieces worn by fellow TPFers. Initially, I've fallen in love with the flowerlace earrings, but not willing to give up my travel adventures so no flowerlace for me. I've mulled over the large yg frivole earrings, wg magic alhambra pendant, 10 motif onyx yg, 20 motif onyx yg for months. I'm now leaning towards the classic solid yg 10 motif or 20 motif vintage alhambra pieces instead. I don't think I would get two 10 motifs. I would rather get either a 10 or a 20 pieces all yg. Any preference for 10 vs 20 motif look? Wondering if I should skip over the price increase for the 10/20 motif and wait for the VCA 50th LE? Traveling overseas in a few months but I think the global price increase may be in effect by then.

Any suggestions? Thanks all!
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If you are trying to decide between the 10 and the 20 motif, you should not rule out two 10's.
This way you can enjoy both looks.
 
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I'm too looking for some advice and I know I'm frustrating myself and DH with this imminent price hike! The dilemma and background:
I have had and sold Alhambra sweets set and vintage mop set both pendant/bracelets in yg since I hardly ever wore them and FINALLY took the plunge (just shy of the price decrease) and DH bought for my bday what I REALLY wanted which were the Alhambra sweet onyx earrings in yg last year. And ever since I've been smitten over the Magic Alhambra Onyx pendant in yg! And I've tried it on with my sweets and it's perfect-not too much matchy match but just the right amt of oomph, if you know what I mean!
Now I know my DH would love to purchase this but he thought he had more time and now I don't believe it's in the cards. Sooo I have these beautiful,wonderful, earrings I wear all the time and am looking to find another piece that "goes" or "can go" with them. I'v thought about getting the Vintage Alhambra but in Onyx again, but it just doesn't sing to me and it really would be too much to wear both? And, altho I love the look of the 5 motif bracelet and yes maybe over time I could get another and make a necklace, but again I don't think I'd get much wear. So, I saw that there are now mini frivole and I'm thinking maybe that's the way to go?? I love the simplicity and in yg it seems to sing to me in pictures. I have my SA put aside the bracelet and pendant for me to try on next weekend. But what do you think about Frivole and the Alhambra Onyx sweet earrings? Would they "go" together?
I also was thinking in a totally other direction to get the sweet Alhambra carnelian clover since I've always thought to have one for Valentine's day? I know third world issues and all, but Argghhh, I'm going crazy :panic:and need some clarity from all you lovely ladies! Thank you so much!!!
 
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