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#14,852
valnsw said:
I had them for about half a year. I won’t say I reach out for them all the time as I have other vca earclips to choose from to wear. I tend to wear it for more formal occasions but have also worn it with casual T with jeans / summer dress etc.

It’s all about your mindset how you want to rock it.
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Valnsw I have the same Balmain tee. We could be twins :)
 
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Phoenix123 said:
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.
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I was considering a 10 motif grey mop SO but I am still on the fence because I don’t like the idea of paying a premium and I am considering the 6 magic motif necklace and I don’t need both.
For a 10 motif I would not be concerned about what the stones look like since I find all the grey motif gorgeous and I love most shades and with 10 stones you are bound to love a bunch. I would be hestitant to do a one motif necklace since you are relying on loving one single stone you don’t get to see ahead of time and paying a premium for it. Too much of a gamble for me.
 
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Phoenix123 said:
Rami, thanks for your input.

I was thinking that too, that grey MOP in RG would complement my existing RG & YG pieces.

As for the gap, I was thinking that my 2018 holiday pendant matches very beautifully with my Magic earrings but the former looks tiny compared to the latter, hence the desire to order something more matching in size, ie a Magic pendant. I also happen to love grey MOP. I have to say though it's not really a gap per se, so not really a need (if one can justify jewellery being a need, lol, but YKWIM), more something extra.

In terms of a gap to be filled, I was thinking of ordering a Rolex Day-Date in RG, to complete the RY/YG bling wardrobe. So not sure if a grey MOP Magic pendant in RG would fill that gap or just something more "frivolous" (again, I realise how silly that sounds, lol). An alternative for the SO grey MOP pendant in Magic size would be the white MOP Magic. But the white MOP has to have more golden hues to it, to match my Magic pave earrings in YG.

And I agree with you re the premium being rather high.
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hahaha that's what I thought! You have done an awesome job picking up every piece...if it was me, at this point I would only add a special piece...which explains your desire for SO. How about adding that Rolex and completing the RG/YG wardrobe? I have a feeling that you would still want gmop pendant tho lol
 
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Phoenix123 said:
Rami, thanks for your input.

I was thinking that too, that grey MOP in RG would complement my existing RG & YG pieces.

As for the gap, I was thinking that my 2018 holiday pendant matches very beautifully with my Magic earrings but the former looks tiny compared to the latter, hence the desire to order something more matching in size, ie a Magic pendant. I also happen to love grey MOP. I have to say though it's not really a gap per se, so not really a need (if one can justify jewellery being a need, lol, but YKWIM), more something extra.

In terms of a gap to be filled, I was thinking of ordering a Rolex Day-Date in RG, to complete the RY/YG bling wardrobe. So not sure if a grey MOP Magic pendant in RG would fill that gap or just something more "frivolous" (again, I realise how silly that sounds, lol). An alternative for the SO grey MOP pendant in Magic size would be the white MOP Magic. But the white MOP has to have more golden hues to it, to match my Magic pave earrings in YG.

And I agree with you re the premium being rather high.
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hahaha that's what I thought! You have done an awesome job picking up every piece...if it was me, at this point I would only add a special piece...which explains your desire for SO. How about adding that Rolex and completing the RG/YG wardrobe? I have a feeling that you would still want gmop pendant tho :biggrin:
 
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lynne_ross said:
I was considering a 10 motif grey mop SO but I am still on the fence because I don’t like the idea of paying a premium and I am considering the 6 magic motif necklace and I don’t need both.
For a 10 motif I would not be concerned about what the stones look like since I find all the grey motif gorgeous and I love most shades and with 10 stones you are bound to love a bunch. I would be hestitant to do a one motif necklace since you are relying on loving one single stone you don’t get to see ahead of time and paying a premium for it. Too much of a gamble for me.
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Phoenix this is totally my thought about your magic pendant. If it’s just one it’s sooooooo tricky. You would either love it or not. If there’s more than one then less of a risk. But in the end you should go for what you love. A bit of risk might pay off in the end :smile:
 
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I recently bought the Frivole earrings WG with pave diamonds. Im wanting a pendant with it. I find the Frivole WG pave pendant too small so I checked to see if VCA would SO the larger size, which they would. The issue it Im still not happy with that size. What do you all think if I mixed it and got the Magic Alhambra Pendant in WG with Pave? Or is it best to match the earrings?? Confused!!
 
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say brooke said:
I recently bought the Frivole earrings WG with pave diamonds. Im wanting a pendant with it. I find the Frivole WG pave pendant too small so I checked to see if VCA would SO the larger size, which they would. The issue it Im still not happy with that size. What do you all think if I mixed it and got the Magic Alhambra Pendant in WG with Pave? Or is it best to match the earrings?? Confused!!
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Do what you like and like what you do. You can mix... it's still VCA. If you don't like the size of the Frivole pendant, don't force it... The Magic Pendant is amazing... you can double the chain to make it shorter or wear it long... you can't fail with the Magic pendant. I have it in YG black onyx and want another in MOP YG so I can wear both and switch up from double to long in MOP and Onyx at the same time. I'm greedy I guess. lol
"J!m"
 
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has anyone seen the guilloche earrings recently at their boutique? i waited too long and they’re all sold out here in Canada apparently! [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]my SA says it may take 6-8 months for restock bc worldwide shortage.
 
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#14,865
lynne_ross said:
I was considering a 10 motif grey mop SO but I am still on the fence because I don’t like the idea of paying a premium and I am considering the 6 magic motif necklace and I don’t need both.
For a 10 motif I would not be concerned about what the stones look like since I find all the grey motif gorgeous and I love most shades and with 10 stones you are bound to love a bunch. I would be hestitant to do a one motif necklace since you are relying on loving one single stone you don’t get to see ahead of time and paying a premium for it. Too much of a gamble for me.
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Excellent point!! I hadn't even thought about that. Thank you, Lynne.
 
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