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[mikimoto007]

In addition to being a VCA fan I am a big Verdura fan too. There is a lot of Verdura that doesn’t appeal to me, but there is also a lot that does .

I keep most of jewelry away from home in a safe deposit box and I go and visit every so often and switch out pieces. This week I pulled out some of my Verdura earrings that hadn’t seen the light of day for a long time! Thought I would share !
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I adore the pinwheel earrings. Have you seen the target earrings? The Verdura initial necklace is on my very long-term list.

Can I ask, when you ordered the Maltease cross earrings, did you arrange the stones in the motif or did Verdura do that?

 

[sbelle]

I adore the pinwheel earrings. Have you seen the target earrings? The Verdura initial necklace is on my very long-term list.

Can I ask, when you ordered the Maltease cross earrings, did you arrange the stones in the motif or did Verdura do that?

Thank you !!

I love the target earrings too.

And, also like you, I really want the initial necklace !! I have come close to buying it on several occasions but have been worried about the fact I am the only one with that initial in my family. We’ve had a discussion about this dilemma elsewhere in the jewelry forum and most people felt like family members would still want the initial passed down to them, even if it wasn’t theirs . I am still not sure and ended up buying another less expensive version while I continue to ponder this.


They are calling these earrings Byzantine and they were in stock at Bergdorf. It was love at first site — especially given the Verdura history.

Mine are the fish hook design





but they also make an earclip (which was not available when I bought mine ).



I have been told — but have never tested this — that Verdura is open to making things the way you want . It sounds like they are much more accommodating to what the customer wants than some other jewelry houses . So I think they would be open to designing an earring with your stone placement .

 

[BigAkoya]

In addition to being a VCA fan I am a big Verdura fan too. There is a lot of Verdura that doesn’t appeal to me, but there is also a lot that does .

I keep most of jewelry away from home in a safe deposit box and I go and visit every so often and switch out pieces. This week I pulled out some of my Verdura earrings that hadn’t seen the light of day for a long time! Thought I would share !
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Love your earrings! I especially love the bottom two, the Byzantine and the diamond pave one on the right. I have not seen the one on the right (or perhaps I did not notice them when I was there just a few weeks ago). Can you kindly let me know the name, Byzantine Ray diamond pave? It looks like white gold, is that correct? Were they a SO? Thank you.

Beautiful collection!

 

[mikimoto007]

Thank you !!

I love the target earrings too.

And, also like you, I really want the initial necklace !! I have come close to buying it on several occasions but have been worried about the fact I am the only one with that initial in my family. We’ve had a discussion about this dilemma elsewhere in the jewelry forum and most people felt like family members would still want the initial passed down to them, even if it wasn’t theirs . I am still not sure and ended up buying another less expensive version while I continue to ponder this.


They are calling these earrings Byzantine and they were in stock at Bergdorf. It was love at first site — especially given the Verdura history.

Mine are the fish hook design

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but they also make an earclip (which was not available when I bought mine ).

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I have been told — but have never tested this — that Verdura is open to making things the way you want . It sounds like they are much more accommodating to what the customer wants than some other jewelry houses . So I think they would be open to designing an earring with your stone placement .

The rope detail on the initial is gorgeous isn't it? I see what you mean with the letter- to be honest, I am in a similar situation, but it doesn't really bother me...the way i see it, it won't be my problem to deal with and I would have no problem with another family member selling it on if they wanted. What puts me off is that I fear the small initial may be a bit big for me....either way, I'm not going to New York any time soon to purchase and I don't think they sell Verdura in the UK.

The pineapple earrings are adorable too.

I had no idea they did fish hook earrings in the byzantine -I assumed they were studs only. Their pebble bracelets are stunning too....

Do you think Verdura is better value for money then VCA? I know value is subjective but it seems to me you get more for your money there,and I like that the pieces aren't instantly recognisable to everyone.

 

[sbelle]

Love your earrings! I especially love the bottom two, the Byzantine and the diamond pave one on the right. I have not seen the one on the right (or perhaps I did not notice them when I was there just a few weeks ago). Can you kindly let me know the name, Byzantine Ray diamond pave? It looks like white gold, is that correct? Were they a SO? Thank you.

Beautiful collection!

Thank you !

You are exactly right — these are Byzantine Ray wg pave. I got them last December when my Bergdorf SA called to tell me about them when they got them in. I just looked up the email she sent me and she said they have 2.7 carats.

I have occasionally looked on the Verdura website for them and have never seen them - just the normal Byzantine Ray designs (which I never had any interest in). In my limited experience it seems that BG gets some more unique pieces .

Here is a photo from when I bought them to give you an idea what they look like on .

 

[sbelle]

The rope detail on the initial is gorgeous isn't it? I see what you mean with the letter- to be honest, I am in a similar situation, but it doesn't really bother me...the way i see it, it won't be my problem to deal with and I would have no problem with another family member selling it on if they wanted. What puts me off is that I fear the small initial may be a bit big for me....either way, I'm not going to New York any time soon to purchase and I don't think they sell Verdura in the UK.

The pineapple earrings are adorable too.

I had no idea they did fish hook earrings in the byzantine -I assumed they were studs only. Their pebble bracelets are stunning too....

Do you think Verdura is better value for money then VCA? I know value is subjective but it seems to me you get more for your money there,and I like that the pieces aren't instantly recognisable to everyone.

The rope detail is gorgeous!! I just looked at the pictures that my SA sent me with my initial and I discovered that I have been debating this purchase since 2016! For goodness sake! I should have bought it already!



Unlike you, I am thinking about the larger size since I tend to wear long necklaces. The smaller initial would be lost in a long length. The non-Verdura initial pendant I bought to quench my thirst is about .75 inch (as compared to the Verdura small which is about .67 inch) and I wear it on a shorter chain. It still feels a little small for me. So I don't think you would find the small size too big!

I do think sometimes that there is more value to the Verdura. For example, the pave Byzantine Ray earrings (2.7 carats) I was discussing above were around $15,000 and at the time I felt that if they were VCA they would have been more. But, I guess that the real value is determined by how much you could get back if you turned around and sold the item. VCA seems like it retains more value, but you never know. I always remember Cate Blanchett's character in Woody Allen's movie Blue Jasmine screaming about how they told her all her Van Cleef jewelry was an investment.

 

[BigAkoya]

Thank you !

You are exactly right — these are Byzantine Ray wg pave. I got them last December when my Bergdorf SA called to tell me about them when they got them in. I just looked up the email she sent me and she said they have 2.7 carats.

I have occasionally looked on the Verdura website for them and have never seen them - just the normal Byzantine Ray designs (which I never had any interest in). In my limited experience it seems that BG gets some more unique pieces .

Here is a photo from when I bought them to give you an idea what they look like on .

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Wow! They were beautiful in your photo, but they are STUNNING on you!
I agree with you, I have never been interested in the regular Byzantine Ray, but I have never seen these, and I was just there three weeks ago. I am going to ask to see these next time I go.

Thank you for sharing. They are gorgeous on you.

 

[BigAkoya]

The rope detail is gorgeous!! I just looked at the pictures that my SA sent me with my initial and I discovered that I have been debating this purchase since 2016! For goodness sake! I should have bought it already!

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Unlike you, I am thinking about the larger size since I tend to wear long necklaces. The smaller initial would be lost in a long length. The non-Verdura initial pendant I bought to quench my thirst is about .75 inch (as compared to the Verdura small which is about .67 inch) and I wear it on a shorter chain. It still feels a little small for me. So I don't think you would find the small size too big!

I do think sometimes that there is more value to the Verdura. For example, the pave Byzantine Ray earrings (2.7 carats) I was discussing above were around $15,000 and at the time I felt that if they were VCA they would have been more. But, I guess that the real value is determined by how much you could get back if you turned around and sold the item. VCA seems like it retain more value, but you never know. I always remember Cate Blanchett's character in Woody Allen's movie Blue Jasmine screaming about how they told her all her Van Cleef jewelry was an investment.

I love the large initial, and this is beautiful. I espcially think the YG rope makes it so unique.

I would get it if I were you... jewelry is for you. I buy bling, and the styles I buy, the next generation would not want. I have a niece, and she is not into jewelry. She prefers "experiences" and wants cash for gifts. Actually, all the kids now seem to want cash... saves me time... I just buy gift cards!

My point being... passing down jewelry is a romantic myth, created by marketing to justify the high cost that it will "last forever". If someone might want your S, it will not be because it's Verdura nor their initial, it will be because it once belonged to you, the sentimental value. So I say yes... buy it!

The S is gorgeous, and it would look fabulous on a long chain (I love long necklaces too)! I would get it now so you can enjoy it! Part of buying all this expensive stuff is the enjoyment and wearing it! You've missed out for the past 5 years!

 

[mikimoto007]

The rope detail is gorgeous!! I just looked at the pictures that my SA sent me with my initial and I discovered that I have been debating this purchase since 2016! For goodness sake! I should have bought it already!

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Unlike you, I am thinking about the larger size since I tend to wear long necklaces. The smaller initial would be lost in a long length. The non-Verdura initial pendant I bought to quench my thirst is about .75 inch (as compared to the Verdura small which is about .67 inch) and I wear it on a shorter chain. It still feels a little small for me. So I don't think you would find the small size too big!

I do think sometimes that there is more value to the Verdura. For example, the pave Byzantine Ray earrings (2.7 carats) I was discussing above were around $15,000 and at the time I felt that if they were VCA they would have been more. But, I guess that the real value is determined by how much you could get back if you turned around and sold the item. VCA seems like it retains more value, but you never know. I always remember Cate Blanchett's character in Woody Allen's movie Blue Jasmine screaming about how they told her all her Van Cleef jewelry was an investment.

Haha, if it's been your head since 2016, you need to get it! Still, I can understand why you would have held off, particularly as Verdura don't appear to be as aggressive with price increases.

I think you're right on the initial size. Given the current style for very dainty pieces, I think maybe I'm a little carried away with that. Given I am not fine boned, a bigger piece might be better proportioned on me.

That should exactly what I was thinking. Your earrings above are such a statement piece. I doubt that such a statement piece could be bought for a similar amount from VCA.

Thank you for sharing. They are such gorgeous, bold peces.

 

[sbelle]

My point being... passing down jewelry is a romantic myth, created by marketing to justify the high cost that it will "last forever".

So true !

I have daughters who have made it clear to me that they are not interested in any of my jewelry. Consequently, I never buy anything thinking that they will wear it one day. So that really means that worrying about no one in my family having the same initial is silly. Even if one my daughters did, she would never be interested in wearing it !

 

[BigAkoya]

For any Roberto Coin lovers out there, Roberto Coin is making a collection that is exclusive to Mayors.
As FYI, Mayors is a jewelry company based in the Southeast, mainly Florida and Georgia I think. They are interesting as they have pieces that are very reasonably priced, but they also carry high end names. They also carry nice watches (I purchased my first Rolex there). Anyway, my point is... this is not some cheesy mall jewelry store.

If anyone likes Roberto Coin, there is talk of a new collection exclusive to Mayors, so I wanted to share.
Mayors Is Betting On A High/Low Mix This Fall – JCK (jckonline.com)

 

[vinotastic]

For any Roberto Coin lovers out there, Roberto Coin is making a collection that is exclusive to Mayors.
As FYI, Mayors is a jewelry company based in the Southeast, mainly Florida and Georgia I think. They are interesting as they have pieces that are very reasonably priced, but they also carry high end names. They also carry nice watches (I purchased my first Rolex there). Anyway, my point is... this is not some cheesy mall jewelry store.

If anyone likes Roberto Coin, there is talk of a new collection exclusive to Mayors, so I wanted to share.
Mayors Is Betting On A High/Low Mix This Fall – JCK (jckonline.com)

I don’t have any pieces. I have a few of the love in Verona items on my wishlist. I don’t live in the south but an exclusive collection sounds interesting!

 

[BigAkoya]

I don’t have any pieces. I have a few of the love in Verona items on my wishlist. I don’t live in the south but an exclusive collection sounds interesting!

I am sure if you like this collection, they will ship. Here is a list of the brands they carry so you can get an idea of the type of store they are. Of course, not all physical stores carry all the brands: Brands | Mayors

 

[Notorious Pink]

For any Roberto Coin lovers out there, Roberto Coin is making a collection that is exclusive to Mayors.
As FYI, Mayors is a jewelry company based in the Southeast, mainly Florida and Georgia I think. They are interesting as they have pieces that are very reasonably priced, but they also carry high end names. They also carry nice watches (I purchased my first Rolex there). Anyway, my point is... this is not some cheesy mall jewelry store.

If anyone likes Roberto Coin, there is talk of a new collection exclusive to Mayors, so I wanted to share.
Mayors Is Betting On A High/Low Mix This Fall – JCK (jckonline.com)

Mayor's is where I first saw Pasquale Bruni pieces, back when I was in law school. Roberto Coin does have some beautiful pieces. Going to check this out, thanks for the info!

 

[mmiller769]

I wonder if there are TPFers that buy from Whiteflash... the center and one of the side stones.
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I just started recently obsessing over Whiteflash’s and Brian Gavin’s diamond bangles. Are they truly that much more sparkly? You’re ring is GORGEOUS btw!