Let's talk branded pieces...Yssie, DS, and all other fans

[Rosebloom]

Re: Let's talk branded pieces...Yssie, DS, and all other fan

Can't wait to see!! It will be smashing no doubt! I quite prefer oval over round bangles. I hope you adore it!

 

[LLJsmom]

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I canNOT wait to see it on you Yssie!!! Yayayayayayayayay!!!!!!

 

[yssie]

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Ah, where would we all be without ye lovely ladies to share with

At this point I feel like I've pretty much reached the end of everything I'm comfortable buying - definitely for the year. I'm not entirely thrilled about spending yet more on this bangle, to be perfectly honest, but I know I want it and I'd rather buy now than wait and run awry of another price hike... so I'm confident I won't regret it. Goodness knows I don't need to add another jewellery regret!

I'm really looking forward to getting it!! The more I think about it the happier I am with picking YG - I think in a vacuum, without any other considerations, I couldn't have resisted the lure of the RG, but "fitting" with other pieces is *really* important to me, in general, so... it's more mind clean that way. And I really DO think it's beautiful in YG


m2b I got my bangles back from Cartier - freshly polished and still in that fleeting liquid metal phase I remember that you'd brought up the colours changing with scratching/patina, and the RG and YG becoming more similar in appearance over time... I definitely do see a difference between how the colours show on the ring vs. the bracelet - I'll try to get some pics tonight!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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Very exciting, Yssie! I definitely see why you'd get yg since you have other yg pieces!

 

[kama_s]

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Yssie: YESSSSSSS!! Do you remember when we were emailing a little while ago, I was singing the song of the VCA perlee and you said you weren't convinced?? Perlee has that effect! I, too, think that my next VCA piece may end up being the perlee after all the back and forth indecisiveness!

Can't wait to see pics of you modeling it! YG is a great choice, isn't it so creamy and yummy?!

 

[derbygal]

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You all have me now obsessed with both the Cartier love bracelet and the Perlee signature. I'm loving the rose gold in both. Can't wait to see your new bracelet Yssie!

 

[canuk-gal]

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HI:

Any Buccellati fans here? A few of their gold bangles and lacy style rings are very enticing!

cheers--Sharon

Gorgeous and very $$$$$$$! I think Deb (AGBF) has a couple of things.

Yes $$$ indeed. I am on vacation, but managed to try this one on, at an Estate shop. Turned my head!

http://www.beladora.com/store/504789_buccellati_ruby_bangle_in_18k

Oakgem has the matching ring. I wonder what the retail is on the ring??

cheers--Sharon

 

[LLJsmom]

Re: Let's talk branded pieces...Yssie, DS, and all other fan

HI:

Any Buccellati fans here? A few of their gold bangles and lacy style rings are very enticing!

cheers--Sharon

Gorgeous and very $$$$$$$! I think Deb (AGBF) has a couple of things.

Yes $$$ indeed. I am on vacation, but managed to try this one on, at an Estate shop. Turned my head!

http://www.beladora.com/store/504789_buccellati_ruby_bangle_in_18k

Oakgem has the matching ring. I wonder what the retail is on the ring??

cheers--Sharon

Wow, that is expensive. Looks super decadent, like from people living in Venice from a couple centuries ago. I guess these branded pieces can be that pricey.

 

[canuk-gal]

Re: Let's talk branded pieces...Yssie, DS, and all other fan

HI:

Any Buccellati fans here? A few of their gold bangles and lacy style rings are very enticing!

cheers--Sharon

Gorgeous and very $$$$$$$! I think Deb (AGBF) has a couple of things.

Yes $$$ indeed. I am on vacation, but managed to try this one on, at an Estate shop. Turned my head!

http://www.beladora.com/store/504789_buccellati_ruby_bangle_in_18k

Oakgem has the matching ring. I wonder what the retail is on the ring??

cheers--Sharon

Wow, that is expensive. Looks super decadent, like from people living in Venice from a couple centuries ago. I guess these branded pieces can be that pricey.

Yes, not in the least, "modern". Elegant, but ancient like me!

This piece is certainly wearable--but is not a casual piece. It is a constant challenge to weigh wants vs. practicality.

I was amazed at it's delicacy--it was stunning and in great condition.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Snowdrop13]

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Oooh, we stopped outside the Buccellati shop in Florence this year! The window was full of the most amazing creations. They did look like they belonged to another era altogether, more like little works of art than wearable jewellery. No prices anywhere to be seen, as you'd expect, I guess!

 

[yssie]

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Kama I do!!!

You wanted the RG from day one, if I recall correctly? At first I thought "it's a really pricey bangle", then I thought "well, the Perlee collection is newer..." but I kept going back to photos of it... It's definitely a piece that had to grow on me - but oh my goodness, it definitely grew on me!!

I shall have to tail you next time you go to VCA, just to see what you walk out with - maybe third time's the charm where Perlee is concerned

 

[yssie]

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Oh? Happy enabling derbygal


Sharon OH MY GOODNESS THAT IS beautiful it really does look like something out of book; something a woman of royalty would have worn, once upon a time... and I'm laughing: I know I've been on PS too long when I look at that photo and think I wouldn't have been surprised if that price had said $50k instead of $20k - and that realisation doesn't phase me one bit

It looks like Oakgem has an emerald version of the same bracelet! I found the matching ring you mentioned, too - oh, what a set that would make Snowdrop - that must have been a visual extravaganza, it sounds amazing!!

 

[yssie]

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Well, I feel a bit silly posting this under that Buccellati, but... anyone up for some Trinity pics? I finally got down to the city to pick it up

 

[canuk-gal]

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HI:

Yssie: those pieces are classic beauties. How beautiful (and new) they look!

FWIW--I don't know if anyone recall BGray's post about her Buccellati bracelet--purchased for app. 6,000 pounds. Hers had numerous colored stones and her last post said Buccellati was going to rehab it for her. That was quite a deal!!

cheers--Sharon

 

[LLJsmom]

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Yssie, how is that perlee coming along?? Hoping to see some gorgeous pics...

 

[Sky56]

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That Trinity bracelet looks great on you!

 

[yssie]

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Thank you Sky!!

Yssie, how is that perlee coming along?? Hoping to see some gorgeous pics...

So... I got a package today... cue unglamorous JustHadToShare phone pics at the office





This is the medium - it's pretty big on me, but I felt the small was overly small!

 

[m-2-b]

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Thank you Sky!!

Yssie, how is that perlee coming along?? Hoping to see some gorgeous pics...

So... I got a package today... cue unglamorous JustHadToShare phone pics at the office





This is the medium - it's pretty big on me, but I felt the small was overly small!

It looks perfect on you, Yssie! Makes me want to get the WG version!

 

[m-2-b]

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The new PG holiday pendant is adorable:
http://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/collections/jewelry/alhambra/vintage-alhambra/vcaro5sy00-vintage-alhambra-pendant.html

It's too bad PG does not look good with my skin tone!

 

[derbygal]

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It's just gorgeous, Yssie!

 

[yssie]

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Thank you m2b, derby!

It's gorgeous IRL - I'm very happy the YG was definitely the right choice
I'm hoping to have time to get some decent photos over the weekend!

 

[yssie]

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The new PG holiday pendant is adorable:
http://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/collections/jewelry/alhambra/vintage-alhambra/vcaro5sy00-vintage-alhambra-pendant.html

It's too bad PG does not look good with my skin tone!

Lifted this from TPF because it's too darn pretty not to share...
ETA the amount of variation surprised me!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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Love your new bracelet, Yssie! The pictures of the Trinity pieces are great, too!

m2b...I think the holiday Alhambra pendent is pretty, but I'd far rather have the one you have since I would rarely have an occasion to wear pale pink!

 

[yssie]

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Love your new bracelet, Yssie! The pictures of the Trinity pieces are great, too!

m2b...I think the holiday Alhambra pendent is pretty, but I'd far rather have the one you have since I would rarely have an occasion to wear pale pink!

Snort. DS, her pendant has *diamonds*

Y'know... I'm just not able to wrap my brain around charging $3k for man-made man-painted materials. "Real" stones and materials - even semi-precious stuff like rose quartz, or wood of historic significance to the line - I can see the appeal. Porcelain, though? No matter how carefully prepared or exotically finished, no matter how elusive or exclusive... They sure are pretty though!

And - thank you!!!
And with this - I think I've done sufficient damage in the VCA front to be getting on with for a bit

 

[LLJsmom]

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Yssie, I have been having a tough day. But...your new perlee made everything OK!!!! I love it! Please, won't you create a thread for it on SMTB??

 

[canuk-gal]

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HI:

The white and rose gold bracelet are still available at Oakgem. SOMEONE here needs to snap theme up!

Congrats Miss Y--gorgeous!

cheers--Sharon

 

[yssie]

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Sharon - Yes!! The YG sold super fast - I was sorry to have missed it, they're very good prices from a reputable seller

M2b, if you're still contemplating...

 

[yssie]

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Yssie, I have been having a tough day. But...your new perlee made everything OK!!!! I love it! Please, won't you create a thread for it on SMTB??

I'm sorry you were having a bad day LLJ!!
I'm glad it's a bit better now, and I hope today goes MUCH better!

I definitely will I'm really hoping to make time to take pics this weekend!

 

[LLJsmom]

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That pale pink sevres porcelain is TDF. I makes me so happy to look at it. I would love it as a ring.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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Yssie, I told m2b the exact same thing...I would not pay that much for porcelain. If I got anything besides all gold (with diamonds...I wish), it would be the onyx because it would go with so many things. I love the turquoise, too, except it isn't very accessible. The MOP is versatile, too.