Beautiful collectionI think I need to go on a 12-step programme too! haha
(Missing in the pic is my pair of Onyx LE earrings which have gone in for repair/ servicing)
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I want to see the goodies out too please hahaI think I need to go on a 12-step programme too! haha
(Missing in the pic is my pair of Onyx LE earrings which have gone in for repair/ servicing)
Lol. I posted them in the "family portrait" thread. Let me know if you'd like to see anything up close. I'd happily and shamelessly post them here.
You know I am a sucker for anything VCALol. I posted them in the "family portrait" thread. Let me know if you'd like to see anything up close. I'd happily and shamelessly post them here.
So, I got approval for a SO for a single motif Magic Alhambra pendant in grey MOP in RG. I also enquired about pricing for a 5-motif bracelet and 10-motif necklace. These are what I was told:
- Single motif Magic pendant in grey MOP: SGD 10,600 (USD 7,850) vs "regular" Magic pendant, say a white MOP, at SGD 7,750 (USD 5,740)
- 5 motif Vintage bracelet at SGD 7,250 (USD 5,370)
- 10 motif Vintage necklace at SGD 14,500 (USD 10,740)
What do you think of the pricing?
Also, I am confused and not sure what to go for . Any word of advice from you ladies? FYI, I have the Magic pave earrings in YG, the 2018 holiday pendant in yellow MOP and a Perlee Clover in RG, as well as the LE onyx earrings in RG.
Also, for some of you that have SO'ed the grey MOP, how do you control/ manage the colouring and the iridescence ? I think some flash green & blue whereas others flash pink & peach & orange. Also, I hear some grey MOP can be very dull/ flat.
Appreciate any advice you may have.
- Single motif Magic pendant in grey MOP: SGD 10,600 (USD 7,850) vs "regular" Magic pendant, say a white MOP, at SGD 7,750 (USD 5,740)
- 5 motif Vintage bracelet at SGD 7,250 (USD 5,370)
- 10 motif Vintage necklace at SGD 14,500 (USD 10,740)
What do you think of the pricing?
Also, I am confused and not sure what to go for . Any word of advice from you ladies? FYI, I have the Magic pave earrings in YG, the 2018 holiday pendant in yellow MOP and a Perlee Clover in RG, as well as the LE onyx earrings in RG.
Also, for some of you that have SO'ed the grey MOP, how do you control/ manage the colouring and the iridescence ? I think some flash green & blue whereas others flash pink & peach & orange. Also, I hear some grey MOP can be very dull/ flat.
Appreciate any advice you may have.
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If it were $11,000 it would already be on my wrist! I love this perlee single row diamond bracelet!
The perfect eye candy I need on this veryyyyyyyyyyy cold day here!I think I need to go on a 12-step programme too! haha
(Missing in the pic is my pair of Onyx LE earrings which have gone in for repair/ servicing)
Same here, Lisa! I think my heart fluttered a bit when I saw the 11k. Sadly, it was short lived because I knew better.
Not one single comment?
An alternative for me is to wait for something else to come along, a HG of some sort...though at the moment, I have no idea what that is yet (like many of you, something turquoise or lapis would be absolutely amazing, but that would just be a pipe dream for me).
I love grey mop too mixed with other stones like the magic or diamonds 
if they could guarantee a 10 motif for example could have really pretty stones it could be worth it
My vca said something new is coming out in May. No hints though !
if they could guarantee a 10 motif for example could have really pretty stones it could be worth it My vca said something new is coming out in May. No hints though !
I love grey mop too mixed with other stones like the magic or diamonds
My vca said something new is coming out in May. No hints though !
That's just it though. My SA says that they can't guarantee the quality/ colouring that I prefer, and that they'd just choose "the best one" available. Me thinks "best" is pretty subjective - some people prefer blues & greens, whereas others like me prefer pinks & peaches...
Oooh, how exciting!! I wonder what that'll be.
Thanks for your input. Appreciate it.
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Phoenix, I am a huge fan of gray MOP ! I had placed two SO's - one was a pair of magic earrings (they have arrived) and the other is a necklace (that will be picked up shortly) and I had no control over choosing the stones for either piece. Yes, it was a chance however I was confident that I would be pleased. For me, GMOP is a terrific neutral that goes with everything. It is so elegant.
I think you should use your SO for something that truly makes your heart sing. If you have the slightest hesitation, I would wait until you are absolutely sure as there may be something else that will speak to you more.
I think you should use your SO for something that truly makes your heart sing. If you have the slightest hesitation, I would wait until you are absolutely sure as there may be something else that will speak to you more.
Thanks for your info shared.
I also asked about the iridescence / colour flashes of gmop if I were to SO and was told can’t guarantee it but will put in my preferences.
Between the 3 options, I rather u go for the bracelet or 10 motif necklace. Reason being the magic pendant length is really way too long for my liking & comfort for wearing. Dangles & drops at an awkward point for me. I’m 5 ft 6 inches so u can pretty much guess how long it is on me if you are of similar height and Asian.
For the SO price & premium u pay, it must be something you really love. So I would say u need to think whether buying without seeing the stones would justify the price.