What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?
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If you like paraibas, I would bump that to the top!
I am sure you know, the really neon blue ones are hard to find, especially in larger sizes.
I love paraibas, it's like looking into the crystal neon blue waters in the Carribean. So mesmerizing.
Paraibas would look amazing on you, your skintone, your hair... just gorgeous.
thanks, sweetie!i love this color! So beautiful on you!
thank you!
I do like paraibas very much, but they’re not my favorite. I almost feel a bit drawn away from the things that “everyone” loves. I think my current favorites are blue zircon and lavender gray spinel. I like other shades of tourmaline as well. It’s not that I wouldn’t go for paraibas, but considering the prices they go for, I would be equally happy with other options. I never really look at emeralds because the stones I prefer are clear, saturated and sparkly, qualities that a lot of emeralds don’t really have. I was surprised that these aren’t tourmaline or tsavorite.
Before I got my VCA Hammered RG 6-Motif Sweet Alhambra bracelet, I've always gravitated to my usual triumvirate of Cartier, Bulgari and Tiffany. In fact, my daily stack consists of the VCA, a small YG Cartier LOVE bracelet and a RG Tiffany DBTY single diamond bracelet - with guest stars from time to time... LOL.
I am also a big fan of Monica Vinader for more semi-precious pieces and everyday diamonds (my diamond Fiji bracelet being one of my favourite pieces - it's so sparkly!)
I think *for now*, the only other VCA piece I want (being in a reasonable price range) is the matching Hammered RG Vintage Alhambra pendant to go with the bracelet.
In the meantime though, I have been looking more at acquiring more custom gemstone jewellery, having explored the stores in Hatton Garden (the jewellery district in London) with my friend who wanted to commission a sapphire ring.
Last weekend, I ended up commissioning an emerald ring from one of the jewellers in Hatton Garden, and I'm hoping he'll be my regular jeweller going forward given his amazing prices and great selection of stones. I went with an emerald since it's my birthstone, and I wanted a piece to match my new Vert Cypress Birkin (I'm ridiculous, I know...)
I'm picking it up tomorrow, and I'm so excited!
I'm also bringing in my own oval sapphire ring (which is currently on a hideous thick silver band) to get a quote from him to have it upgraded and remounted on a tapered platinum band, and either with two pear shaped diamonds on the side, or a halo setting around the sapphire (to hide the some of the scuffs on the sapphire).
I am also a big fan of Monica Vinader for more semi-precious pieces and everyday diamonds (my diamond Fiji bracelet being one of my favourite pieces - it's so sparkly!)
I think *for now*, the only other VCA piece I want (being in a reasonable price range) is the matching Hammered RG Vintage Alhambra pendant to go with the bracelet.
In the meantime though, I have been looking more at acquiring more custom gemstone jewellery, having explored the stores in Hatton Garden (the jewellery district in London) with my friend who wanted to commission a sapphire ring.
Last weekend, I ended up commissioning an emerald ring from one of the jewellers in Hatton Garden, and I'm hoping he'll be my regular jeweller going forward given his amazing prices and great selection of stones. I went with an emerald since it's my birthstone, and I wanted a piece to match my new Vert Cypress Birkin (I'm ridiculous, I know...)
I'm picking it up tomorrow, and I'm so excited!
I'm also bringing in my own oval sapphire ring (which is currently on a hideous thick silver band) to get a quote from him to have it upgraded and remounted on a tapered platinum band, and either with two pear shaped diamonds on the side, or a halo setting around the sapphire (to hide the some of the scuffs on the sapphire).
LOL. I'm trying! I go back and forth between classics and what I like to call "the three-ring circus".
Can't wait to see, Gemini twin! And that is not ridiculous at all!
These are gorgeous! I have a picture saved of a gorgeous antique light emerald color ring (green beryl). I agree that I do not like highly included gemstones. If I bought an emerald, it would have to be perfect color and clarity, and that means big $$$$! That's why I don't have one (that plus I don't wear green at all!).
Here's the ring:
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yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cannot wait to see this! I am so excited for you!
My fault for presuming. I always get the birthstone confused whether it refers to month or zodiac.
Ask your store to bring in fine Colombian emeralds. Most emeralds in regular jewelry stores in pre-made jewelry are very included and not high quality (most are Zambian too). I am sure your store can bring in loose fine emeralds. They will pricey of course, but they are so beautiful. I love emeralds. Emeralds are my favorite colored gemstone. For a fine emerald, you will most likely have to purchase a loose stone and get something made, but oh what fun! Or, go with a retailer who specialized in fine colored gemstones such as JB Star, Bayco (Bayco is sold at BG in their Gem Room).thanks, sweetie!
thank you!
Of course, you will see fine emeralds at luxury brands (e.g. Tiffany, Cartier, not many big ones at VCA though). They are pricey of course. Cartier has really nice emeralds on their 2nd floor (the colored gemstone floor). Eye-popping Elizabeth Taylor size emeralds at eye popping prices too.
Train your eye to look at the best, then you will know and see what you like and want.There is no other colored gemstone more bewitching to me than an emerald. They are so gorgeous, and they just pop. Of the three precious gemstones (rubies, emerald, sapphire), emerald is my love. Rubies and sapphires, while beautiful in their own right, don't have that same pop as the bright glowy green of an emerald.
Maybe head into the city and check out Cartier (Tiffany you may have to set up an appt and let the SA know you want to see them as the fine ones are rare, only a few pieces, and they sprinkle them in their boutiques throughout the country. Last time I was there, they had this 4.5 ct. untreated Colombian emerald ring with such an amazing color... see if you can see that one. BG had some nice emeralds too.
I think once you see fine emeralds, you will fall in love! They make such a statement, and of course, they are emeralds... nothing else needs to be said. You will look amazing in emeralds! Your "pink" theme and emerald green are the bomb! Beautiful combination!
Okay, I got something beautiful for our anniversary! It's at the end of December, and I told my husband I'd wait until after the holidays to decide on a gift since there was basically no VCA available. I got Temple St. Clair's book for Christmas and fell in love due to learning about the history behind her designs. I already loved her jewelry but was concentrating the last 15 years on platinum and white gold. But in looking at what I have, I decided I really have enough white metals and wanted to go to a different designer for a small yellow gold collection. I think my one yg VA solid gold bracelet will work with some of these pieces due to the gold beading! So here is my beautiful Temple St. Clair Tree of Life pendant with the 24" classic oval chain! It is just stunning in person. I am sorry my phone camera doesn't show the sparkle of the little diamonds!
This is SO SO SO beautiful! The metal work on the locket is stunning, and I can definitely visualize the twinkling of the diamonds. The chain goes perfectly! TSC pieces are so beautiful!
Congratulations to you and Happy Anniversary!
Happy anniversary @DS2006 ! Love your TSC!
Went to Foundrae today and really liked the store. Young vibe. SAs spoke of h9w their moms (I think roughly my age lol prefer dainty WG pieces bc their grandmothers wore big YG pieces in the 1980s). I was like, yep The can do WG by special order (at least six weeks, and no enamel)
first combo is the one I’m more likely to go with YG, big heart and a few charms (around 32K USD)
second pic is RG which no one seemed to like on me. roughly same price
chain 17K
oversized heart 5100
blue crescent medallion 3200
small orb 900
medium medallion with diamonds 3K
there is a downstairs (with sitting room and workshops) very nice
@Happyish, just saw below that you love Vhernier. Would love to hear more, or see photos! I love your aesthetic sensibility
Went to Foundrae today and really liked the store. Young vibe. SAs spoke of h9w their moms (I think roughly my age lol prefer dainty WG pieces bc their grandmothers wore big YG pieces in the 1980s). I was like, yep
The can do WG by special order (at least six weeks, and no enamel)first combo is the one I’m more likely to go with YG, big heart and a few charms (around 32K USD)
second pic is RG which no one seemed to like on me. roughly same price
chain 17K
oversized heart 5100
blue crescent medallion 3200
small orb 900
medium medallion with diamonds 3K
there is a downstairs (with sitting room and workshops) very nice
@Happyish, just saw below that you love Vhernier. Would love to hear more, or see photos! I love your aesthetic sensibility
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