Agree with you @A bottle of Red, thank you! DH loves the look right now, but it is very of the moment.
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Yea.. I figured this is so you! He's hot with the Celebs... many love his "hook" earrings.Thank you so much! These designs are so fabulous! And, we will be in London, so it’s perfect
am excited
It's perfect you are going to London! He has a boutique there, and I am sure you will see some amazing bespoke pieces!
These are gorgeous. I also absolutely love your two pendant stack. Perfect
I absolutely love this on you. Its such a bold piece and it compliments your amazing cuff so well. I like them both actually as I love YG chain but RG charm placement is nice. Can’t wait to see what you getHappy 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
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
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@Happyish, just saw below that you love Vhernier. Would love to hear more, or see photos! I love your aesthetic sensibility
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).
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!
I love the suggestion! I think you overestimate me (which I appreciate!!!)
just a bit, though - I would have stones brought in, but I would probably not go to a very high-end boutique (Cartier, Bayco) to look at them. For me, it's more like, I have an opportunity to buy these earrings...or not. Will it add to my collection? What would I have to do to make it fit? And then if I got them I would go to London Jewelers to look at stones, if I needed something made to go with them or something else I've bought (I've been going back and forth on what to do with my riviera necklace, and if I got the emerald earrings, I think the best thing for me that wouldn't be so expensive is to just add a hook or clasp to the riviera setting, and then, as needed, have a drop made to add to the necklace). I know London's stone buyer and he's good. if I go to the super high-end places to look....well, that's just too dangerous for me. 
I am now, however, in love with emeralds, as you said!!!
As you know, I generally prefer the high end name-brand jewelry, with a few exceptions that really speak to me (like the pieces I get from London now and then, usually to go with things I already have). VCA, Bruni, Cartier, etc. These emerald earrings do speak to me, so I'm considering them. The designer of the earrings has been in the business for many years, she worked for Kathleen Dughi before she passed away, and now has her own very limited line, called Cairo. It looks to me more like a labor of love than anything else - everything is OOAK and very hard to find. Zero advertising. Her prices are commensurate for OOAK and well-made, although as a longtime customer, I do get a little negotiating room on it. If I did get the earrings, I would have to get some details on the stones with regard to value, but I seriously have never seen such beautiful ones before. The color, cut and clarity of these.
Most of her amazing pieces are not on the store website, but the pink diamond bracelet is.....and priced at $88k 
although to be fair, it is stunning in person:I think I posted some of her other pieces previously - these are the matching earrings, which is what I came back to look at before seeing the emeralds. Behind it is a sapphire bracelet I tried on (it's not for me, I prefer bangles).
I love that Shaun Leane ring set. Such phenomenal work! It has a Stephen Webster vibe, but not so dark. And I LOVE the colors!!! That website is such a rabbit hole!
Thank you so much!
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Adding a picture of my new Temple St. Clair necklace with a VCA friend! I think they work together due to both having beading and obviously wouldn't be worn close together.
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Thanks for sharing your photos... I love that bangle! It's so beautiful. I vote yes.. get the bangle!
Even better than the bangle is the website!
I have not heard of Mitchell's, but I looked at the designers they carry, and they are netaporter.com come to life! They carry so many clothing brands I like. I am sure you can spend hours in that store. You are so lucky.
I also saw the jewelry brands they carry, and they carry Oscar Heyman! Check out those pieces next time you are there. You probably already saw some. Oscar Heyman has exquisite colored gemstones. The Heyman brothers also used to be jewelers creating pieces to the luxury houses including VCA, Cartier, and Tiffany. If you see antique VCA mystery setting pieces, some were actually manufactured by Oscar Heyman with VCA only creating the design.
Oscar Heyman has been trying to get on their own since the houses brought back in-house their manufacturing, but they can't quite seem to hit it big yet (I think some celeb needs to wear one of their pieces to get their name out there). Nevertheless, check out their pieces... their stones are beautiful. As FYI, the Oscar Heyman website is annoying as you have to email to ask for prices on many pieces. The catalog is better as you can hover over and see the details including price. Check them out:
Here is the link to their online catalog: Catalog - Oscar Heyman
Thank you for sharing this website. I'm going to check out what they have that netaporter.com does not.
Thanks for sharing your photos... I love that bangle! It's so beautiful. I vote yes.. get the bangle!
Even better than the bangle is the website!
I have not heard of Mitchell's, but I looked at the designers they carry, and they are netaporter.com come to life!
They carry so many clothing brands I like. I am sure you can spend hours in that store. You are so lucky. I also saw the jewelry brands they carry, and they carry Oscar Heyman! Check out those pieces next time you are there. You probably already saw some. Oscar Heyman has exquisite colored gemstones. The Heyman brothers also used to be jewelers creating pieces to the luxury houses including VCA, Cartier, and Tiffany. If you see antique VCA mystery setting pieces, some were actually manufactured by Oscar Heyman with VCA only creating the design.
Oscar Heyman has been trying to get on their own since the houses brought back in-house their manufacturing, but they can't quite seem to hit it big yet (I think some celeb needs to wear one of their pieces to get their name out there). Nevertheless, check out their pieces... their stones are beautiful. As FYI, the Oscar Heyman website is annoying as you have to email to ask for prices on many pieces. The catalog is better as you can hover over and see the details including price. Check them out:
Here is the link to their online catalog: Catalog - Oscar Heyman
Thank you for sharing this website. I'm going to check out what they have that netaporter.com does not.
They look great together. Such old-world glamour! Beautiful! Modshot please?
I certainly understand if you don't want to do a modshot.
I wouldn't as I'm shy, so I truly appreciate seeing modshots of others!
Gorgeous locket and chain!
Thanks!!! I will try to get a picture the next time I put on something besides sweats or a robe! lol! It is hard to do, but I will attempt it!
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I did not know that--thank you for the information. By the way, it is a gorgeous stone.
It’s finally here! Just collected my new emerald ring and I’m in love!
I’m so pleased with the result, and really impressed with the quick turnaround, having only commissioned it a week ago.
It’s a 0.5 carat pear-shaped Colombian emerald, set in yellow gold and flanked by two 0.03 carat diamonds (H, VS1).
I know it’s not the largest stone or anything of the sort but I’m so in love with it that I’ve been staring at my hand all evening…
And of course, complementing it with my Vert Cyprès Birkin!
I’m so pleased with the result, and really impressed with the quick turnaround, having only commissioned it a week ago.
It’s a 0.5 carat pear-shaped Colombian emerald, set in yellow gold and flanked by two 0.03 carat diamonds (H, VS1).
I know it’s not the largest stone or anything of the sort but I’m so in love with it that I’ve been staring at my hand all evening…
And of course, complementing it with my Vert Cyprès Birkin!
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
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
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@Happyish, just saw below that you love Vhernier. Would love to hear more, or see photos! I love your aesthetic sensibility
Thanks for sharing your Foundrae experience! Both necklaces are beautiful on you but your first choice in the yellow gold with the lapis charms looks absolutely spectacular with your Verdura cuff.
I have been hesitant to purchase a Foundrae necklace because I seem to wear my necklaces less and less and it's a bit spendy to only wear it a couple times a year. I have a VCA Magic long pendant that I've only worn twice in the four years that I've owned it and the same goes for my Mimi So, Tiffany and Ippolita necklaces. I bought them all in yellow 18K several years ago after I was diagnosed with a nickel allergy and my cost per wear is absurdly high because they rarely see the light of day. I tend to keep my accessories simple with a watch, a couple bracelets and my wedding rings.
I noticed that you mentioned Vhernier and I am considering the Calla bracelet to add to my stack. That is a piece I would wear often and for years to come.
If you decide to purchase the Foundrae necklace, I may just live vicariously through you
Thanks for sharing your Foundrae experience! Both necklaces are beautiful on you but your first choice in the yellow gold with the lapis charms looks absolutely spectacular with your Verdura cuff.
I have been hesitant to purchase a Foundrae necklace because I seem to wear my necklaces less and less and it's a bit spendy to only wear it a couple times a year. I have a VCA Magic long pendant that I've only worn twice in the four years that I've owned it and the same goes for my Mimi So, Tiffany and Ippolita necklaces. I bought them all in yellow 18K several years ago after I was diagnosed with a nickel allergy and my cost per wear is absurdly high because they rarely see the light of day. I tend to keep my accessories simple with a watch, a couple bracelets and my wedding rings.
I noticed that you mentioned Vhernier and I am considering the Calla bracelet to add to my stack. That is a piece I would wear often and for years to come.
If you decide to purchase the Foundrae necklace, I may just live vicariously through you
Thanks so much! I appreciate everyone weighing in with such fabulous advice! Thank you @Happyish, @BigAkoya, @Cool Breeze, @A bottle of Red, @missie1, and others
I loved the way the Foundrae necklace looked on me, but I thought it was pricy for a charm necklace. (I also love the way plenty of things look, and I don’t necessarily need/want to purchase them). However, DH has asked me repeatedly several times whether I’ve reconsidered getting it (as he really loves it. he thinks its a fun piece for everyday, and it could be dressed up or down.
When I consider getting any piece, I intend to wear it daily (at least initially). That’s to get myself comfortable with a new piece style wise and also to begin to get a sense of future cost per wear. Whether it May already be on the wane style wise doesn’t necessarily bother me, as I wear things irrespective of fashion. I tend to like things that may seem a bit dated to others. This particular piece is too expensive IMO unless you intend to get the value back in frequent cost per wear. Don’t know if I will get sick of it too easily or not, but it helps thst you can play with it, change it. All food for thought.
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I hope you will share an action pic whenever and whatever you decide
is there a reason you don’t wear the VCA Magic, the Tiffany, the mimi, or the Ippolita? are they no longer your taste? I would rather rehome than keep stuff I don’t wear, and my taste tends towards bold, whether in fashion jewelry or fine jewelry.
i mentioned to DH that the Foundrae was rather expensive for a charm necklace, and he laughed and said so is VCA alhambra. It is nice that on a freezing cold day, after breakfast, DH is the kind of person to say, let’s go look at the new jewelry place someone told us about lol. He loves to shop, but he also can spend hours asking questions about clothing or jewelry as design, craft, process, and history. Not to mention the final piece.
I love the suggestion! I think you overestimate me (which I appreciate!!!)
I am now, however, in love with emeralds, as you said!!!
As you know, I generally prefer the high end name-brand jewelry, with a few exceptions that really speak to me (like the pieces I get from London now and then, usually to go with things I already have). VCA, Bruni, Cartier, etc. These emerald earrings do speak to me, so I'm considering them. The designer of the earrings has been in the business for many years, she worked for Kathleen Dughi before she passed away, and now has her own very limited line, called Cairo. It looks to me more like a labor of love than anything else - everything is OOAK and very hard to find. Zero advertising. Her prices are commensurate for OOAK and well-made, although as a longtime customer, I do get a little negotiating room on it. If I did get the earrings, I would have to get some details on the stones with regard to value, but I seriously have never seen such beautiful ones before. The color, cut and clarity of these.
I think I posted some of her other pieces previously - these are the matching earrings, which is what I came back to look at before seeing the emeralds. Behind it is a sapphire bracelet I tried on (it's not for me, I prefer bangles).
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I love that Shaun Leane ring set. Such phenomenal work! It has a Stephen Webster vibe, but not so dark. And I LOVE the colors!!! That website is such a rabbit hole!
Thank you so much!
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Do you have suggestions for brands to check out at London Jewelers? They have such a fantastic selection but it can be overwhelming!