What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?
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I totally trust Grace. She will be at the NYC show. She has a great eye.
Vintage Jewelry Boutique | Antique Engagement Rings | Jewels by Grace
Jewels by Grace is a Los Angeles-based vintage and antique jewelry boutique, specializing in one-of-a-kind jewels and bespoke engagement rings. Our vast collection includes signed pieces, and jewels covering the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Retro eras.www.jewelsbygrace.com
Jogani’s stuff is out of this world but $$$
Thank you for sharing this seller. I went on the site for the first time . Adore the signed necklace section where there is a vintage VCA padlock necklace and a tubogas necklace by maubossin (of course everyone has to do their own level of due diligence on a purchase)
@stephbb9 OMG... as you said... Magnificent Jewels is here! Magnificent Jewels | | Sotheby's (sothebys.com)
I opened an account, uploaded the info they wanted, and ready to go.
I have also received my "paddle number" for this auction. This is like the movies where you see bidders raise a paddle!
Shocking, but I already see pieces I like. Before I dive in though, even though they are branded pieces, I emailed Sotheby's with several questions on the pieces. I want to be sure I know the exact details so I am not disappointed or feel scammed.
@880 I saw some Bulgari Monete pieces you might like, so maybe check it out.
Good thing you like YG, and I like platinum; otherwise, our paddles might be duking it out!
I opened an account, uploaded the info they wanted, and ready to go.
I have also received my "paddle number" for this auction. This is like the movies where you see bidders raise a paddle!
Shocking, but I already see pieces I like. Before I dive in though, even though they are branded pieces, I emailed Sotheby's with several questions on the pieces. I want to be sure I know the exact details so I am not disappointed or feel scammed.
@880 I saw some Bulgari Monete pieces you might like, so maybe check it out.
Good thing you like YG, and I like platinum; otherwise, our paddles might be duking it out!
Yeah!
Hope that you get some wonders at a great price!
Hope that you get some wonders at a great price!
@stephbb9 OMG... as you said... Magnificent Jewels is here! Magnificent Jewels | | Sotheby's (sothebys.com)
I opened an account, uploaded the info they wanted, and ready to go.
I have also received my "paddle number" for this auction. This is like the movies where you see bidders raise a paddle!
Shocking, but I already see pieces I like. Before I dive in though, even though they are branded pieces, I emailed Sotheby's with several questions on the pieces. I want to be sure I know the exact details so I am not disappointed or feel scammed.
@880 I saw some Bulgari Monete pieces you might like, so maybe check it out.
Good thing you like YG, and I like platinum; otherwise, our paddles might be duking it out!
Not sure how you all feel about lab brown gems but I wandered into her shop in London a few years ago and thought she had some interesting stuff.
anabelachan.com
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Anabela Chan is the first fine jewellery brand in the world to champion laboratory-grown and created gemstones with high jewellery design, artisanal craftsmanship and a focus on ethical and sustainable innovations.
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Not sure how you all feel about lab brown gems but I wandered into her shop in London a few years ago and thought she had some interesting stuff.
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Anabela Chan is the first fine jewellery brand in the world to champion laboratory-grown and created gemstones with high jewellery design, artisanal craftsmanship and a focus on ethical and sustainable innovations.
these are stunning! I can see @Notorious Pink in these, but there are also a lot of pink, ruby, and mixed dangly ones too.
Amethyst Coralbell Earrings
ENGLISH GARDEN COLLECTION A pair of stunning and elegant convertible earrings in 18k rose gold vermeil with 14k gold posts and omega backs, with detachable berry drops and intricately hand-set with an array of laboratory-grown and created gemstones including violet and lilac amethysts, blush...
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Candy Cascade Earrings
MERMAID'S TALE COLLECTION A dramatic, statement pair of dazzling chandelier earrings with omega backs, hand-crafted in rhodium vermeil with 14k gold earring posts, featuring a cascade of laboratory-grown and created gemstones including simulated canary, pink and white diamonds. A show-stopping...
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and even these, although white metal
Blue Spinel
Our spinels are synthesized and have the same chemical and gemological properties as mined natural spinels.
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I do love her designs, but I’m not into lab grownthese are stunning! I can see @Notorious Pink in these, but there are also a lot of pink, ruby, and mixed dangly ones too.
Amethyst Coralbell Earrings
ENGLISH GARDEN COLLECTION A pair of stunning and elegant convertible earrings in 18k rose gold vermeil with 14k gold posts and omega backs, with detachable berry drops and intricately hand-set with an array of laboratory-grown and created gemstones including violet and lilac amethysts, blush...
Candy Cascade Earrings
MERMAID'S TALE COLLECTION A dramatic, statement pair of dazzling chandelier earrings with omega backs, hand-crafted in rhodium vermeil with 14k gold earring posts, featuring a cascade of laboratory-grown and created gemstones including simulated canary, pink and white diamonds. A show-stopping...
and even these, although white metal
Blue Spinel
Our spinels are synthesized and have the same chemical and gemological properties as mined natural spinels.
trying to choose an everyday wg and diamond pendant, right now i’m considering these options:
www.vancleefarpels.com
pros:
- i love lotus flowers/the design is very feminine and elegant
- the negative space gives it a lot of visual interest
cons:
- lowest carat to price value
- worried about longevity/if it’ll be too dainty for when i’m older
pros:
- easy to pair/very wearable
- the fan shape is pretty, but not overtly feminine (so can go with many different styles)
cons:
- i’m not a huge fan of the paved surface look (it’s fine on the lotus because it’s integrated into a design, but on the diva it’s just a flat surface with a bunch of diamonds, which isn’t the most interesting to me visually)
kwiat.com
pros:
- best diamond to price value (and larger diamonds)
- very classic design
- platinum
cons:
- kwiat isn’t as well known or prestigious as vca or bvlgari (so repairs/after sales service/resale may be an issue)
i’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions
Lotus openwork pendant mini model - VCARP0ZW00 - Van Cleef & Arpels
Lotus openwork pendant, mini model, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
www.vancleefarpels.com
pros:
- i love lotus flowers/the design is very feminine and elegant
- the negative space gives it a lot of visual interest
cons:
- lowest carat to price value
- worried about longevity/if it’ll be too dainty for when i’m older
pros:
- easy to pair/very wearable
- the fan shape is pretty, but not overtly feminine (so can go with many different styles)
cons:
- i’m not a huge fan of the paved surface look (it’s fine on the lotus because it’s integrated into a design, but on the diva it’s just a flat surface with a bunch of diamonds, which isn’t the most interesting to me visually)
Kwiat Star Large Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum, Style #N-16991-0-DIA-PLAT
Kwiat Star Large Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum, Style #N-16991-0-DIA-PLAT. Free Shipping, Free Returns. Concierge assistance available. Since 1907, Kwiat has crafted beautiful jewelry and exquisite diamonds for your special moments.
pros:
- best diamond to price value (and larger diamonds)
- very classic design
- platinum
cons:
- kwiat isn’t as well known or prestigious as vca or bvlgari (so repairs/after sales service/resale may be an issue)
i’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions
If you can try on these options in person, I would do that. I would then buy the one that makes my heart sing. If none of these do that, I would move on to something that makes me smile every time I put it on. I would also look at the Graff Butterfly collection, Tiffany, and perhaps Pasquale Bruni too.trying to choose an everyday wg and diamond pendant, right now i’m considering these options:
Lotus openwork pendant mini model - VCARP0ZW00 - Van Cleef & Arpels
Lotus openwork pendant, mini model, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
pros:
- i love lotus flowers/the design is very feminine and elegant
- the negative space gives it a lot of visual interest
cons:
- lowest carat to price value
- worried about longevity/if it’ll be too dainty for when i’m older
pros:
- easy to pair/very wearable
- the fan shape is pretty, but not overtly feminine (so can go with many different styles)
cons:
- i’m not a huge fan of the paved surface look (it’s fine on the lotus because it’s integrated into a design, but on the diva it’s just a flat surface with a bunch of diamonds, which isn’t the most interesting to me visually)
Kwiat Star Large Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum, Style #N-16991-0-DIA-PLAT
Kwiat Star Large Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum, Style #N-16991-0-DIA-PLAT. Free Shipping, Free Returns. Concierge assistance available. Since 1907, Kwiat has crafted beautiful jewelry and exquisite diamonds for your special moments.
pros:
- best diamond to price value (and larger diamonds)
- very classic design
- platinum
cons:
- kwiat isn’t as well known or prestigious as vca or bvlgari (so repairs/after sales service/resale may be an issue)
i’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions
Best of luck with your search!
I tried on the Bvlgari necklace & was seriously underwhelmed. It was quite small and blah especially for the price.trying to choose an everyday wg and diamond pendant, right now i’m considering these options:
Lotus openwork pendant mini model - VCARP0ZW00 - Van Cleef & Arpels
Lotus openwork pendant, mini model, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
pros:
- i love lotus flowers/the design is very feminine and elegant
- the negative space gives it a lot of visual interest
cons:
- lowest carat to price value
- worried about longevity/if it’ll be too dainty for when i’m older
pros:
- easy to pair/very wearable
- the fan shape is pretty, but not overtly feminine (so can go with many different styles)
cons:
- i’m not a huge fan of the paved surface look (it’s fine on the lotus because it’s integrated into a design, but on the diva it’s just a flat surface with a bunch of diamonds, which isn’t the most interesting to me visually)
Kwiat Star Large Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum, Style #N-16991-0-DIA-PLAT
Kwiat Star Large Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum, Style #N-16991-0-DIA-PLAT. Free Shipping, Free Returns. Concierge assistance available. Since 1907, Kwiat has crafted beautiful jewelry and exquisite diamonds for your special moments.
pros:
- best diamond to price value (and larger diamonds)
- very classic design
- platinum
cons:
- kwiat isn’t as well known or prestigious as vca or bvlgari (so repairs/after sales service/resale may be an issue)
i’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions
I tried this on recently and I was underwhelmed. I actually don’t love the negative space. Maybe you won’t mind since you like the negative space. Not sure if you’ve tried it on yet.trying to choose an everyday wg and diamond pendant, right now i’m considering these options:
Lotus openwork pendant mini model - VCARP0ZW00 - Van Cleef & Arpels
Lotus openwork pendant, mini model, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
pros:
- i love lotus flowers/the design is very feminine and elegant
- the negative space gives it a lot of visual interest
cons:
- lowest carat to price value
- worried about longevity/if it’ll be too dainty for when i’m older
pros:
- easy to pair/very wearable
- the fan shape is pretty, but not overtly feminine (so can go with many different styles)
cons:
- i’m not a huge fan of the paved surface look (it’s fine on the lotus because it’s integrated into a design, but on the diva it’s just a flat surface with a bunch of diamonds, which isn’t the most interesting to me visually)
Kwiat Star Large Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum, Style #N-16991-0-DIA-PLAT
Kwiat Star Large Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum, Style #N-16991-0-DIA-PLAT. Free Shipping, Free Returns. Concierge assistance available. Since 1907, Kwiat has crafted beautiful jewelry and exquisite diamonds for your special moments.
pros:
- best diamond to price value (and larger diamonds)
- very classic design
- platinum
cons:
- kwiat isn’t as well known or prestigious as vca or bvlgari (so repairs/after sales service/resale may be an issue)
i’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions
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thank you for your thoughts! unfortunately i don’t have any kwiat, bvlgari, or vca boutiques near me
have you tried on the original lotus pendant? if so, how do you think they compare
The small lotus is a different story. I really liked it. I'll post a pic later today. It has a more substantial look. I am just not sure if it fits my daily wear look. It may be a little dressy for every day. Or maybe if I get it, I just need to embrace the statement it makes. I am also on the search for a daily wear necklace/pendant. It is really hard. I've decided that I need some derivation of WG and diamonds.
My goodness @880 these are absolutely fabulous! Many congratsDH and I visited briony raymond and eleuteri this weekend
I tried on some vintage Bulgari, VCA and Verdura, and ended up buying a vintage necklace by Wander France from Briony
Also fell in love with and purchased a 1950’s fluted rock crystal ring from Eleuteri (reminded me of Belperrons carved chalcedony or rock crystal rings, but at a fraction of the price which is good enough for me)
Wander France necklace (first three pics). I also tried on, but did not purchase, an amazing bracelet with antique hexagonal cut diamond and emerald (briony Raymond’s own design), a nine carat brown diamond, and a Verdura Regatta necklace that another TPFer ended up purchasing
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here the eleuteri rock crystal ring with my own ring and earrings. diamond onyx ring from my mom and corne earrings by Verdura Belperron. The rock crystal ring is set in brushed white gold, but the reflection off my skin and surrounding light, IDK, make it look like YG. In sunlight, the rock crystal is lit and not as gray
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@EpiFanatic, I know I was supposed to get back to you re the specs of the diamond onyx, but several jewelers said it’s hard to tell within the setting and just advised me to enjoy it. I was told it wasn’t a OEC or OMC but it was hand cut with a flat culet. There is apparently a big chip (one of the jewelers offered to rotate or reset at some point lol.
