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What's your unpopular jewelry opinion?
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Unpopular opinion: You don’t have to wear ALL of your bracelets in one hand. Wearing one looks way better than stacking 3 or 4. Coco Chanel said it best: ““Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.”
I think that my unpopular opinion is that the unpopular opinion regarding the disdain for "stacks," multiple pieces being worn at once, and those that choose to wear their own jewelry how they wish has been posted so many times, ad nauseam really, that it has now become a popular opinion and no longer needs to be stated.
I’m sure this is on the thread but GD I think VCA Alhambra line is so ugly, basic, not at all luxurious & is made for people who want to look rich.
If you love it - not hate! I just do not at all get it.
I’m seriously perplexed by the appeal.
If you love it - not hate! I just do not at all get it.
I’m seriously perplexed by the appeal.
Agree - the look is pretty but not worth the $$. The stones used are so cheap to buy, literally SOOO cheap. (fight me) Where is the luxury??
I really really dislike hearing this, it drives me nuts, more is better thanks. My SIL always says this expression - It just tells me she's boring.
I was reading a book about jewelry in the 70s, and it mentioned that Alhambra, like Tiffany’s DBTY and Cartier’s Love collection was a response to the working woman of the 70s wanting every day jewelry.
Inexpensive, playful pieces - not heirlooms but something you buy for the now.
Kinda changed how I saw them
That makes so much sense, given how prone to wear-and-tear the MOP material is.
I agree but have never had the nerve to say this.
VCA has created some incredible pieces, every now and then one shows up on Antiques Roadshow (amazes me these people that have incredible pieces made by Cartier, VCA, etc. yet never turned the piece over and researched the inscription!). These incredible VCA pieces of jewelry are so worth it (if you have the $$$)--the craftsmanship is over the moon but the current Alhambra stuff is, with the exception of the diamond pieces maybe, just non-precious slices of shell, carnelian, etc. that command prices that are so not worth it.
These pieces are what are keeping VCA in business though--they were lucky to create a style that is relatively cheap to make, charge a fortune and it supports their business. VCA found an audience that most likely could never afford a zipper necklace (who can?!) but are gung-ho to purchase slices of seashells circled with gold. And that's fine.
Pandora is worth it.
I have been and still are very happy with my Pandora.
I have been and still are very happy with my Pandora.
I agree! Just because it is not considered a luxury brand doesn’t mean that Pandora isn’t awesome. If you feel how heavy each charm is and how well made they are. Plus their solid gold collection. I happily rock my Pandora with my cartier on the same wrist. I don’t see what’s so crazy about that. Also it’s so nice to look at the charms and think about the lovely memories and people who love you bought you these tiny little baubles. It’s lovely!
My unpopular opinion is I think it's overkill when people stack/wear too many Cartier Love bracelets on the same wrist at the same time. It reminds me of Wonder Woman and her cuffs. I find it ostentatious and too much. I stack two and that's enough for me.
Diamonds are boring unless they’re antique
It’s also kind of overkill when the wearer stacks as many brands as possible bulgari, vca, and cartier. More is not always better.
I agree, although I think there is a way to tastefully stack. A lot of people don’t know how to stack; aesthetically the pieces don’t match or the sizing is off or they exceed the right amount that looks good.