What's your unpopular jewelry opinion?

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#391
mollylope said:
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.
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I think it's cute but some of the materials don't seem very hardy or precious, that's all. Plus it looks really casual though people wear it to work. I see it ALOT and I guess that's what makes it seem very basic to me too.

However, at least some workmanship went into it and it doesn't look like I could buy a plain gold bangle and achieve the same effect with a carving tool.
 
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#392
kemilia said:
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.
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Every brand has an aspirational line at this point to make money. VCA isn't the worst offender to me ... it's pretty obvious which brand has put in the least amount of craftsmanship and effort lol.
 
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#396
I might have shared before here i dont remember lol.

I will not spend so much on something i cannot shower/swim/sweat with. I was gifted a tiny VCA MOP. First few years I wore them occasionally (the bracelet isnt that easy to put on too especially mine is snug). I almost forgotten about this jewelry. Later part, i thought hack it and have been wearing it for 24/7 since. The MOP has lost its day 1 shine. But it's so small i hardly notice. Or anyone else.

If I spend so much on a jewelry, I'd make sure it works like a slave for me. :biggrin:
 
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#397
Purrsey said:
I might have shared before here i dont remember lol.

I will not spend so much on something i cannot shower/swim/sweat with. I was gifted a tiny VCA MOP. First few years I wore them occasionally (the bracelet isnt that easy to put on too especially mine is snug). I almost forgotten about this jewelry. Later part, i thought hack it and have been wearing it for 24/7 since. The MOP has lost its day 1 shine. But it's so small i hardly notice. Or anyone else.

If I spend so much on a jewelry, I'd make sure it works like a slave for me. :biggrin:
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I deff agree plus why does VCA MOP and other stones feel like custom jewelry to me. I think I prefer gold and diamond pieces
 
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#398
I'm drawn to snake themed jewelry, but terrified of snakes.

The Cartier Love and Just Un Clou bracelets look uncomfortable to me. I'm sure they must be really comfortable because so many women have them and they seem to love them. I would love to see both bracelets in matte finishes. I'm sure that's an unpopular opinion, but I think that would be gorgeous.

I hate the look of my Apple watch, but I appreciate what it does. I miss wearing regular watches. I tried Fitbit several times, but they kept dying or getting lost. I wish I could hide my Apple watch under a regular watch.
 
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sketchgirl said:
I'm drawn to snake themed jewelry, but terrified of snakes.

The Cartier Love and Just Un Clou bracelets look uncomfortable to me. I'm sure they must be really comfortable because so many women have them and they seem to love them. I would love to see both bracelets in matte finishes. I'm sure that's an unpopular opinion, but I think that would be gorgeous.

I hate the look of my Apple watch, but I appreciate what it does. I miss wearing regular watches. I tried Fitbit several times, but they kept dying or getting lost. I wish I could hide my Apple watch under a regular watch.
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A matte finish would look cool! I understand about the Apple Watches.
 
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#401
Vintage Leather said:
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
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I would like to know the title of this book! Sounds interesting!
 
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