What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?

[880]

Its hard to describe, but I think that it doesn't look as serpentlike as the original full-paved. Having diamonds only on the head and tail look odd to me, it looks inconsistent. It's kind of how I feel about the thin juste un clou, it'd be pretty if I saw it on it's own, but since I know what the OG looks like it's just underwhelming.

I love how we’re all different . I wasn’t a fan of the serpentine for me, but it looked fantastic on other people so now I’m reconsidering ! And, I love the way the semi pave on only the head and tail. To me, it makes the design pop. . .
@Chrysje, I feel the same way about VCA. Elegant, feminine, a bit girly. . . DH loves to go jewelry shopping with me and can sit there for hours (and contribute good ideas if it’s a custom piece) but he thinks Verdura Belperron is more my personality. . in his joking opinion, VCA is what both men and women think is beautiful for wives and daughters, whereas Verdura Belperron is more what women might buy for themselves with proceeds from a divorce. . . (I was like, uh, DH, are you trying to tell me something after 30 years of marriage lol (To be clear, I love VCA, Verdura Belperron and Bulgari, and DH is supportive of whatever I want to wear)
@Notorious Pink, did you by any chance try the two serpenti in this order? the stack with the VCA clover closest to your elbow, then the Cartier double, then the two serpenti Kind of facing each other, then the serpenti ring? Just curious bc I love to play with combos

 

[Chrysje]

My first jewellery love affair started in 2008 with Tiffany & Co and I am really glad that I got some nice earrings from the jazz and legacy collection which are now not in their collection anymore. Also some yellow and white gold atlas pieces. Atlas also seems kind of phased out at Tiffany’s as they do not really promote that collection anymore but still carry some pieces. I am really glad with the older tiffany pieces because they are not popular/made anymore so they feel extra special to me ❤.

Then I fell in love with Cartier and acquired some items there from the Love line, Himalia earrings and some pieces from the caresse d’orchidee line which I still really love. But unfortunately both the Himalia and caresse d’orchidee lines have been discontinued (please google them if you are not familiar with them). They were both very elegant and more unique designs and for me the most beautiful Cartier lines in my opinion. But an SA at Cartier told me that they were not selling as well as the much more popular love and juste en clou lines. But lately the new designs at Cartier such as clash de Cartier have not done anything for me tbh so I have not purchased anything there for the last 3 years.

After that I had a VCA obsession instigated by TPF for 2,5 years LOL. VCA still remains my number one favourite jewellery brand and was indeed a slippery slope LOL. But after purchasing the VCA items on my wish list such as some alhambra and frivole items I wanted to look into a different brand/style. I coordinate my jewellery with the rest of my outfit. For example bvlgari serpenti for me I would wear with a more daring, sexy vavavoom dress and for VCA I dress differently again. VCA for me is the epitome of elegance with a girly and a bit whimsical touch.

So currently I am looking into the Bvlgari serpenti line (which I find a more “sexy” or daring and slightly provocative style as opposed to VCA) specifically the serpenti bracelet which Notoriouspink posted such as beautiful picture off. And some other serpenti pieces like the matching ring etc. But the other Bvlgari lines have not made my heart skip a beat like serpenti so it will probably only stay at a few serpenti pieces. And then I will see what’s next or finally find some jewellery piece LOL. Apologies for the super long rant but jewellery is really my passion and really wanted to share my jewellery story/journey with you guys as I am normally quite shy to do so

*I meant to write juste un clou but I can’t edit for some reason

 

[Chrysje]

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I love how we’re all different . I wasn’t a fan of the serpentine for me, but it looked fantastic on other people so now I’m reconsidering ! And, I love the way the semi pave on only the head and tail. To me, it makes the design pop. . .
@Chrysje, I feel the same way about VCA. Elegant, feminine, a bit girly. . . DH loves to go jewelry shopping with me and can sit there for hours (and contribute good ideas if it’s a custom piece) but he thinks Verdura Belperron is more my personality. . in his joking opinion, VCA is what both men and women think is beautiful for wives and daughters, whereas Verdura Belperron is more what women might buy for themselves with proceeds from a divorce. . . (I was like, uh, DH, are you trying to tell me something after 30 years of marriage lol (To be clear, I love VCA, Verdura Belperron and Bulgari, and DH is supportive of whatever I want to wear)
@Notorious Pink, did you by any chance try the two serpenti in this order? the stack with the VCA clover closest to your elbow, then the Cartier double, then the two serpenti Kind of facing each other, then the serpenti ring? Just curious bc I love to play with combos

@880
My boyfriend is a nightmare. He really does NOT get VCA at all and is like what’s up with all the flowers and cute jewellery and says it looks like sth his five year-old niece would wear. Big eye roll for him as he does not get the uniqueness and understated elegance of the VCA brand. He also does not like the bvlgari serpenti line so I just cannot take his opinion seriously anymore LOL. Thank you so much for the tip about Verdura Belperron! I am honestly not familiar with this brand but always eager to explore new fresh designers and brands so will look into it a bit Aaaaaw sounds like you have a wonderful husband who loves you so much if he gladly goes jewelry shopping and sits there for hours to support you. Those men are rare and that is why I prefer to shop alone LOL

 

[Chrysje]

€3000 is such a huge increase, im pissed too now and i’m not even planning on purchasing it! they have the necklace version of the semi pave serpenti, but i honestly really dislike that design. it just looks awkward to me and not very snake like, it’d be better if it draped more.

@sunnylovesjewelry
I had to laugh out loud when I read your post because I love how you’re pissed off too and in solidarity with me for this crazy increase LOL ❤ I agree that the semi pave necklace looks a bit different and is draped differently than the full pave necklace (full pave seems to have a longer snake tail?). I will try to take the plunge on the full pave bracelet in 2021 as soon as possible before it becomes even more expensive and I will regret it eventually. Just like we are aware of the older prices from VCA and Cartier and realizing that if we started collecting much sooner we could have saved thousands of dollars by now...

 

[880]

@Chrysje, I’m sorry your boyfriend doesn’t like VCA or Bulgari. it helps that DH is very picky about mens watches and after years of being at watch peace with a tiny collection (IWC, JLC, Breguet and Rolex) has bought a Lange Zeitwork and a white gold and rubber Lange Odysseus this year. he has to fall in love with a watch, and it takes him (us) hours of trotting back and forth to Lange Boutique and taking side trips (Watches of Switzerland) to reassure himself that he is not a Patek or another watch brand person.

DH also better buys into the whole jewelry spiel, if there is a convincing story behind the jeweler. Suzanne Belperron was one of the few women jewelers of her time and, though uncredited for years, was one of the pioneers of Art Deco who introduced a more curvy aesthetic to its formerly straight lines. She took over her lover Hertz’s business when he was sent to the camps in WWII. after he died ans his son returned post war, they became partners in Belperron. she also refused Tiffany’s offer to be their house jeweler bc she did not want to abandon Hertzs business. (Thereafter Tiffany appointed Shlumberger) She was later recognized as a freedom fighter. I believe she also designed Frances symbol of the double cross symbol of freedom and liberty, but I cannot recall where I read that. Karl Lagerfeld collected Belperron and wore a piece every day, and one of her blue green stones was the inspiration for his 2012 spring collection. All of that history and story appeals to DH. VCA simply doesn’t resonate the same way for him (Yet )

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[BigAkoya]

... but he thinks Verdura Belperron is more my personality. . in his joking opinion, VCA is what both men and women think is beautiful for wives and daughters, whereas Verdura Belperron is more what women might buy for themselves with proceeds from a divorce. . .

Hi! I totally agree with this! I recently rediscovered VCA and am now into their WG (previously I had YG in Alhambra). I think VCA is very feminine, elegant, and girly. But I am a working lady in a corporate world (e.g. think suits), and I like bold-in-your-face jewelry too. I love Verdura too and it's bold look. Since you like Bulgari, have you tried the Cartier Panthere diamond pave bangle with oynx and emerald? It comes in many different sizes and metals. Take a look and see if you like this. The first link is all the Panthere bracelets. The second and third link is the one I like; it's essentially the same bracelet, but one has diamonds all the way around vs. half way. These also come in YG, PG.

Oh, and speaking of Verdura, have you tried the double crescent bracelet? It's YG though, but I think you like YG... it's a bold look, but because it is links, it's not as stiff looking as the Maltese bangle. I think the double crescent bracelet is so iconic old-Hollywood-Royalty-strong-leading-lady: Double Crescent Bracelet | Verdura | Fine Jewelry

Panthère de Cartier Bracelets

CRN6715617 - Panthère de Cartier bracelet - White gold, emeralds, onyx, diamonds - Cartier
CRN6717517 - Panthère de Cartier bracelet - White gold, emeralds, onyx, diamonds - Cartier

 

[880]

Oh, and speaking of Verdura, have you tried the double crescent bracelet? It's YG though, but I think you like YG... it's a bold look, but because it is links, it's not as stiff looking as the Maltese bangle.

Thank you so much for your recommendations! They are very much up my alley! I did try the double crescent and both The Verdura SA (whose taste I trust completely) and DH thought it was too much on me. DHs actual words were, “you will never be old enough to wear that. . .” I think they felt like I was a girl sneaking into her moms jewelry box. . .
I haven’t explored Cartier much (except to decide if I want a larger pasha in rose gold, it has to be vintage, bc they only re-released the combo I want with diamonds), plus I haven’t yet clicked with a Cartier SA. I will put the panther on my fur ture list.

DH and I did decide to go for a custom Verdura cuff after all. He thinks as long as it’s without the white pearls and fitted correctly, the slim brushed gold one can work on my wrist. So, we are in the preliminary stages of ordering one. thank you so much for all of your help and advice! I’ve taken notes based on your posts! And I showed DH your action pic of the twenty motif and the ring Worn casually with the striped shirt, jeans and chanel flats!

 

[BigAkoya]

Thank you so much for your recommendations! They are very much up my alley! I did try the double crescent and both The Verdura SA (whose taste I trust completely) and DH thought it was too much on me. DHs actual words were, “you will never be old enough to wear that. . .” I think they felt like I was a girl sneaking into her moms jewelry box. . .
I haven’t explored Cartier much (except to decide if I want a larger pasha in rose gold, it has to be vintage, bc they only re-released the combo I want with diamonds), plus I haven’t yet clicked with a Cartier SA. I will put the panther on my fur ture list.

DH and I did decide to go for a custom Verdura cuff after all. He thinks as long as it’s without the white pearls and fitted correctly, the slim brushed gold one can work on my wrist. So, we are in the preliminary stages of ordering one. thank you so much for all of your help and advice! I’ve taken notes based on your posts! And I showed DH your action pic of the twenty motif and the ring Worn casually with the striped shirt, jeans and chanel flats!

Oh... I can't wait to see your custom cuff! Which base did you get? Black Jade? Cocholong? YG? Please post photos if you're not shy. I am sure it will look amazing on you. So funny we are both petite, but we like bold bling. I bet you like bold, aka men's, watches too (I wear a Daytona).

On my action shot... tell your husband what he doesn't see in the photo is that I also have on the matching 5 motif bracelet and Vintage earrings. Some will say it's so much VCA to wear with jeans, but to me, it's so casual cool and I love it. And.. when I get my matching Frivole small pave earrings in a couple of months when I go to VCA again, I'll wear those earrings with my BTF ring... also with jeans! A very casual look. You need a Frivole set too, or maybe a Lotus set.

I am fortunate also in that my husband is like yours. He loves jewelry on me too and the brands we like.
Can't wait to hear more about your Verdura cuff! So exciting!

 

[880]

I am fortunate also in that my husband is like yours. He loves jewelry on me too and the brands we like.

Yay! It’s very nice! (Although I would probably buy more if I shopped alone lol)
Am jotting down a bunch of ideas in a notebook (many of them yours) and will tell him re the other jewelry you were wearing. Will definitely post when I get the Verdura cuff. It’s the one in YG that clicks close to the wrist (I originally wanted the black jade with black and white design, which incidentally was much less expensive, but it looked too clunky on me). I have some VCA books, but I also picked up this Cartier two volume for some ideas and inspiration. Though I don’t think im a diamond person per se, I love the mystery setting and colored gems and apparently many of the big houses did it.

 

[Notorious Pink]

So currently I am looking into the Bvlgari serpenti line (which I find a more “sexy” or daring and slightly provocative style as opposed to VCA) specifically the serpenti bracelet which Notoriouspink posted such as beautiful picture off. And some other serpenti pieces like the matching ring etc. But the other Bvlgari lines have not made my heart skip a beat like serpenti so it will probably only stay at a few serpenti pieces. And then I will see what’s next or finally find some jewellery piece LOL. Apologies for the super long rant but jewellery is really my passion and really wanted to share my jewellery story/journey with you guys as I am normally quite shy to do so

thank you for sharing!!

@Notorious Pink, did you by any chance try the two serpenti in this order? the stack with the VCA clover closest to your elbow, then the Cartier double, then the two serpenti Kind of facing each other, then the serpenti ring? Just curious bc I love to play with combos

I didn’t but I will try that, sweetie. Although now I’m totally effed because I just saw that Pasquale Bruni added new pieces to his Giardini Segreti/Petit Garden Line. Fortunately London carries PB also so i can play with all three designers. I think for me the Two Butterfly PG Pave/MOP is still the ring to beat. For bracelets PB’s Petit Garden in either pg/pink sapphire or wg/pave - it’s a thin design and would be good between the perlee and love. Actually, I can see myself ending up with one of those and a thin pave love and both serpentis and just swapping pieces in and out.

heres a Pic of the PB Petit Garden bracelet in pink, but I’d like to see it in wg too.

 

[lynne_ross]

thank you for sharing!!



I didn’t but I will try that, sweetie. Although now I’m totally effed because I just saw that Pasquale Bruni added new pieces to his Giardini Segreti/Petit Garden Line. Fortunately London carries PB also so i can play with all three designers. I think for me the Two Butterfly PG Pave/MOP is still the ring to beat. For bracelets PB’s Petit Garden in either pg/pink sapphire or wg/pave - it’s a thin design and would be good between the perlee and love. Actually, I can see myself ending up with one of those and a thin pave love and both serpentis and just swapping pieces in and out.

heres a Pic of the PB Petit Garden bracelet in pink, but I’d like to see it in wg too.

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This line is really pretty. Do you own other pieces from this designer?
This thread is dangerous.

 

[880]

Actually, I can see myself ending up with one of those and a thin pave love and both serpentis and just swapping pieces in and out.

Yes, absolutely, I can totally imagine this and it would be perfect and unique! Cannot wait, so excited for you! Hugs

 

[oranGetRee]

thank you for sharing!!



I didn’t but I will try that, sweetie. Although now I’m totally effed because I just saw that Pasquale Bruni added new pieces to his Giardini Segreti/Petit Garden Line. Fortunately London carries PB also so i can play with all three designers. I think for me the Two Butterfly PG Pave/MOP is still the ring to beat. For bracelets PB’s Petit Garden in either pg/pink sapphire or wg/pave - it’s a thin design and would be good between the perlee and love. Actually, I can see myself ending up with one of those and a thin pave love and both serpentis and just swapping pieces in and out.

heres a Pic of the PB Petit Garden bracelet in pink, but I’d like to see it in wg too.

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This is very pretty!
*Off to google about this brand*

 

[A bottle of Red]

@Notorious Pink so between cartier, vca and the bulgari which is the best quality ? You said before "they don't compare" but i wasn't sure who you preferred & why ?

I tried on a serpenti wg bangle w pave diamonds & emerald eyes. (It was a smooth bangle) It was incredibly beautiful. (Wish i wasn't too shy to snap a picture)

Edit- here is Bulgari's picture (not my photo) of the one I tried on

 

[A bottle of Red]

It looked really beautiful irl (though dh didn't like it)