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BigAkoya said:
These are gorgeous. I really love this brand now too! I used to think it was so old world glamour and a bit stuffy for me. However, I am now all grown up! :biggrin::heart: I have been researching the pieces planning my collection and what pieces to get. :nuts: :heart:

Love your bangles and the Rigato finish. It's so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! I actually love that they mix metals and have my eye on a few estate pieces. Your choice is indeed glamorous but certainly neither old nor stuffy--hey, some would even describe VCA as such. Wear what you love and please share with us when you do :love:
 
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Sakong said:
I would like to have your input. I am torn between Bulgari Serpenti vs Tiffany Hardwear necklace. which one would you go for?
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Such different looks, it's difficult to compare! The Serpenti is classic and elegant. The Hardwear piece is edgy/trendy and more casual. I like both and think it really depends on how you plan to wear the necklace. Do you dress very casually or do you plan to dress it up more?

One more thing about the Serpenti necklaces (and many collection pieces)--they are very comfortable. I wore the longer necklace with alternating diamonds for some time recently and forgot it was even there.
 
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Sakong said:
I would like to have your input. I am torn between Bulgari Serpenti vs Tiffany Hardwear necklace. which one would you go for?
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EpiFanatic said:
Serpenti. I don’t prefer the hardware piece around the neck. Too harsh and unwieldy. The serpenti is at least cute. Does Tiffany still sell Elsa Peretti’s serpent necklace? I prefer that to Bulgari’s version that you pictured.
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Oh, yes, the Elsa Peretti snake is suuuch a look. Love that one. Also, the Peretti scorpion necklace.

Overall, I like the snake necklace more than the serpenti choker. Bold, substantial, and has a “living” quality to it.
 

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EpiFanatic said:
Had a chance to stop into a Buccelati store in Vegas. I tried one bracelet that intrigued me. Beautiful workmanship. Look at the hand etched lines. And if it gets scratched up, they can redo it for you. See the multicolored reflections of the white gold?

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Beautiful! Soo Italian! I have a few yellow gold brushed gold pieces my grandfather got for my grandmother from Italy. Very Iconic and feminine! :) Are you thinking of this piece?
 
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BigAkoya said:
I am love with Buccellati, and I was just there a few weeks ago!

I love their wide bangles with the Rigato finish. As FYI, they can make any design in any metal.

This is the one I like, but I want it made in all WG (no YG accents).
Their metalwork is gorgeous.

Macri, gold jewellery collection | Buccellati

Discover Buccellati's Macri collection. Luxury women's pendants, earrings, necklaces and bracelets in white, yellow and pink gold, set with precious stones.
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Stunning! This is YOU! You love bold cuffs, gemstones and wg! I hope this comes to fruition for you.
 
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Sakong said:
I would like to have your input. I am torn between Bulgari Serpenti vs Tiffany Hardwear necklace. which one would you go for?
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Between these two, i would pick the Tiffany just because i dont like this style of serpenti necklace. It is too plain/ boring.


Although, I’d pick this serpenti below in a heartbeat.
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htxgirl said:
Between these two, i would pick the Tiffany just because i dont like this style of serpenti necklace. It is too plain/ boring.


Although, I’d pick this serpenti below in a heartbeat.
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Is this the one made with snake wood? It look amazing on you!

I tagged along to Cartier with two TPF friend yesterday. We saw some high jewelry and tried on some things for fun.
i though the large clash was interesting but it’s just a thin band on the other side. The clasp hardware doesn’t go all around
in this size, it reminds me of Jean Despres, machine type jewelry perhaps
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ETA: @Cool Breeze , @BigAkoya , I wish I thought to take a pic. It’s not a full band like the love. But it’s thicker and more solid than a simple wire. Maybe analogous to a JUC (but I’ve never handled a JUC, so am not sure) lol
 
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880 said:
Is this the one made with snake wood? It look amazing on you!

I tagged along to Cartier with two TPF friend yesterday. We saw some high jewelry and tried on some things for fun.
i though the large clash was interesting but it’s just a thin band on the other side. The clasp hardware doesn’t go all around
in this size, it reminds me of Jean Despres, machine type jewelry perhaps
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Thank you for sharing information on the Clash. The fact the chain doesn’t go all the way around the bracelet is astounding! What a cheap way to finish off a very expensive bracelet.
 
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880 said:
Is this the one made with snake wood? It look amazing on you!

I tagged along to Cartier with two TPF friend yesterday. We saw some high jewelry and tried on some things for fun.
i though the large clash was interesting but it’s just a thin band on the other side. The clasp hardware doesn’t go all around
in this size, it reminds me of Jean Despres, machine type jewelry perhaps
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That's so cheesy! It's like knit sweaters where the design is only on the front, but the back is solid (cost savings).
I am surprised Cartier would do this, but in a way, I am not surprised. Cartier seems to be going so commercial recently, like LV.
 
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htxgirl said:
Heres another version made of MOP :heart: But i like the onyx version so much. #dreamy

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I love it. So geometric, but not flat at all. It’s a very three dimensional piece. And the snake still has the essence of being a snake.

I think I agree that I like onyx version more. I think it has better contrast. I didn’t even realize that the necklace featured mother of pearl at first glance.
 
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