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What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?
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My Bulgari Mangalsutra necklace paired with VCA WG Mop earrings . This traditional piece is only available in India in select Bulgari boutiqes. My husband bought it for me as I did not own any mangalsutra though married for over two decades.
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Yes! Very wearable indeed. I haven’t taken it off since he gifted it to me 2 months ago.Love it @wisconsin … traditional and wearable! Can’t beat that
Of your three, I like Kwiat the best, by far. I love the Kwiat star design; I have not seen the same design elsewhere (I used to have their drop earrings and got a lot of compliments by the way). The Kwiat is sparkly, and I love the use of mixed cuts (round and marquise cut diamonds).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.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.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
You mentioned diamond price to value, so it seems like you are looking for a "diamond" necklace. Kwiat fits the bill. Lotus is too dainty for me, and I am not a fan of the Bulgari, it looks plain to me, like gold charm with some tiny diamonds.
For Lotus, I prefer the small Lotus. However, for a VCA flower design, I would with go with Frivole.
It seems your price point is under $10K, so Lotus small and Frivole may not work, but I want to mention that just in case.
You mentioned brand recognition for repairs, and I would not worry about any of these brands. If all went bankrupt, someone will buy them out. If they really collapsed, you can take your piece to any jeweler for repairs as it will not matter at that point where you have it serviced given the brand is defunct. That worry would not factor in for me at all in my decision.
If you mean "iconic" look when you stated brand recognition, to me, the Kwiat star, while the company is not well known, is a classic. And yes, the platinum is a big plus for me as well. I, too prefer platinum over WG.
If you want a more well known brand but still a sparkly diamond piece, a suggestion is the Tiffany large Victoria.
Tiffany Victoria® pendant in platinum with diamonds, large. | Tiffany & Co.
Hope this helps, and good luck in your decision!
Gosh i jus discovered this brand, Boucheron- fell in love with Serpent Boheme collection.. does anyone have any pieces from them and could you review the quality esp of their white gold? ♡♡
And because you ladies have so much exposure to various brands, would anyone know where this other necklace is from? I am obsessed with the chain, its so special! Or where i can get something similar?
And because you ladies have so much exposure to various brands, would anyone know where this other necklace is from? I am obsessed with the chain, its so special! Or where i can get something similar?
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Did he purchase the necklace in India may I ask? I'm not typically a fan of Bulgari necklaces, but this one is gorgeous! It has more presence than some of their other necklaces.
this was a while ago, but since I'm considering the kwiat star pendant again, i was wondering what size your pendant is?
The aquaprase from Boucheron is so pretty, I find the white gold from Boucheron quite shiny. Just had this newbie for a few weeks!
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Yes its beauuuutiful!! I keep seeing these on instagram and couldnt figure out the brand as the post was japanese lol! Thanks for sharing!
Yes I keep seeing Japanese and Korean posts as well! They seem to love Boucheron, in fact my Boucheron SA told me a lot of stock from boutiques would be transferred to Korea cause they have a high demand.
No wonder! I tried searching on youtube and there isnt much on boucheron , plus mostly in korean or jap! My country only has 1 Boucheron store and it is in a mall i hardly frequent.. whilst VCA has 3 stores.. i think it shows the level of popularity of the brand here.
Nonetheless, i am intrigued enough to want to check out the boucheron stuff in person.. one of these days i will head down
VCA does seem like it has a more equal popularity worldwide! Do check Boucheron out, I find it also has a rich history and amazing craftsmenship, with lots of high jewellery worn on red carpets.
I was also starting to get into the serpent boheme collection too.