Vintage 5-motif RG or Sweet Alhambra 6-Motif?

[sunnylovesjewelry]

I’m looking for an everyday rose gold bracelet to wear 24/7 without having to take it off. I currently wear a RG DBTY and Cartier Trinity chain bracelet that I would stack this with. I’m debating between the hammered RG 5-motif & the sweet 6-motif, but I don’t live near a boutique so I can’t try them on. I also own a chalcedony 5-motif that I don’t wear often because I can’t be bothered to take it on and off daily (which I wouldn’t have to do with a hammered piece).

5-motif:
Pros - More gold/value for the price, more classic/would age with me, could be worn on its own with impact
Cons - Very difficult to find, might be more recognizable as VCA, perhaps too much for everyday, not sure how comfortable it’d be sleeping with it

6-motif:
Pros - More subtle for everyday, could just buy it off the website, looks better in stacks, it’d be something different from the vintage alhambra I have
Cons - I don’t have small wrists so might not look as proportional, not as classic, worried that as I get older I’ll want more substantial and less dainty pieces

 

[mikimoto007]

The vintage 5 motif. The 6 looks too small on most people in my opinion.

 

[Happybling]

Vintage for sure, great presence on the wrist, have fun deciding.

 

[CoastalCouture]

I'm in my 60s and recently had the chance to try on both of these. I preferred the 6 motif Sweet Alhambra on my wrist. The 5 motif Vintage was too attention getting and I felt it was not something I could wear on a daily basis.

 

[bagsnob1979]

I have the RG 5 motif and love it. But I do love the sweet 6 with the pave 6 together, that looks gorgeous IMO.

 

[Happybling]

Both are fabulous choices , really!
VCA is such a fun game- enjoy!

 

[waterlily112]

I voted for 6 motif RG since you said you want an everyday piece that you can keep it on for 24/7. I used to wear the 5 motif chalcedony as my everyday piece and I do feel the weight on my wrist despite it being much lighter than solid gold 5 motif. I do take it off every now and then to give my wrist a break so I can only imagine the 5 motif hammered being more uncomfortable since it's heavier. 6 motif will be more comfortable to keep it on for sure. I just got the pave version for the same intention (everyday, keep it on 24/7) and it's really lightweight and look amazing on. Also @Prada Prince own the 6 motif RG and I've always enjoyed all the action photos from him, whether wearing it as a standalone piece or stacking, it doesn't look too small imo. It's just a different vibe compare to the 5 motif depends on your personal preference.

 

[Sleepytini]

I actually prefer the sweet! I think it’s perfect for everyday wear!

 

[Prada Prince]

I voted for 6 motif RG since you said you want an everyday piece that you can keep it on for 24/7. I used to wear the 5 motif chalcedony as my everyday piece and I do feel the weight on my wrist despite it being much lighter than solid gold 5 motif. I do take it off every now and then to give my wrist a break so I can only imagine the 5 motif hammered being more uncomfortable since it's heavier. 6 motif will be more comfortable to keep it on for sure. I just got the pave version for the same intention (everyday, keep it on 24/7) and it's really lightweight and look amazing on. Also @Prada Prince own the 6 motif RG and I've always enjoyed all the action photos from him, whether wearing it as a standalone piece or stacking, it doesn't look too small imo. It's just a different vibe compare to the 5 motif depends on your personal preference.

Thank you so much @waterlily112 that’s v kind of you.

OP, I may be biased but for an everyday piece, I would definitely recommend the 6 motif. It’s not too heavy, versatile enough to stack or wear on its own, and brings its own subtle charm. I haven’t taken it off since I’ve bought it other than to have my SA polish it up once in a while.

 

[happymuffins]

I had the same dilemma and went with the 6-motif. I often sleep in it and love it as a subtle, everyday piece. Depends what you are after really, something more dainty that would work on an everyday basis (and you kinda forget you are wearing) or something larger that is more eye catching but would likely need to be taken off?

 

[mustardmaven]

Hi all-any SA or locations that have the z6 motif in stock? In Vancouver right now…

 

[zyd19]

Reviving the thread to see if anyone wears their sweet and vintage bracelet together? And if so, are they easy to wear together? I just recently purchased the 6 motif sweet Alhambra bracelet and thinking about purchasing 5 motif one to stack

 

[sleepydoc.]

Reviving the thread to see if anyone wears their sweet and vintage bracelet together? And if so, are they easy to wear together? I just recently purchased the 6 motif sweet Alhambra bracelet and thinking about purchasing 5 motif one to stack

@Prada Prince recently posted mod shots of new 5 motif Onyx worn with 6 motif sweet

 

[Prada Prince]

Reviving the thread to see if anyone wears their sweet and vintage bracelet together? And if so, are they easy to wear together? I just recently purchased the 6 motif sweet Alhambra bracelet and thinking about purchasing 5 motif one to stack

@Prada Prince recently posted mod shots of new 5 motif Onyx worn with 6 motif sweet

Thanks @sleepydoc. I'm absolutely loving pairing the 5 and 6 motif bracelets together. I initially thought I'll only wear both together from time to time, but so far, I can't stop myself from wearing both.

Here are pics I took when I first got the new 5 motif.

 

[ChanellenahC]

I have the RG 5 motif and love it. But I do love the sweet 6 with the pave 6 together, that looks gorgeous IMO.

Do you have any pics of the sweet 6 and pave 6 together? Would love to see that combo!