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Show me your favorite five (or more) pieces!
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My favorite 9 items.
The garnet ring is not a favorite, so that will be reset soon. The stone color matches the bracelet, it just looks dark in this photo. My wedding ring will also be reset, hopefully in the near future and I have white gold hoops in the works. That will leave me with 12 jewelry items. I've sold everything else (well, I have a few more to go) and it feels great to have everything in this one small tray. I rotate and wear everything now.
Beautiful! Need a close up of your sapphire!!
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So after a little free time, I took a few pics of the jewelry I wear most often. Yes, more than 5. I wear some more often than others. I don't wear the sapphire and diamond lariat as much as I should so I am on the fence about selling it.
Wow nice collection! Can you tell me more about the floral (ish) diamond pendant?
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Thank you! It use to be a ring and I converted it to a pendant as I felt I would wear it more that way. Has old cut diamonds in it. Another one of my Ebay treasures!
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Wow, I can’t believe your SA sent them to you to try on! I’ve mentioned wishing I could try on the sample length bracelets more than once, but there was no offer to send them! That may be due to using the NY boutique as they get so much business that they may have a policy to not send them out.Hi @diamondseeker2006 and @donnabrsd
You ladies probably already know this, but VCA has sterling silver Vintage Alhambra test bracelets in every size so that you can try them on and select the perfect size/motif spacing for your wrist. Last spring when I bought my onyx bracelet, my SA FedExed me three of the testers to try out (wear around the house) before we had links removed from my real bracelet. I loved the way my shortened real bracelet turned out, the motifs are a beautiful distance apart.
Here's what the testers look like (the sense of luxury and attention to detail on even these simple testers is exquisite) :
So inquiring minds would like to know your wrist size and if you decided to shorten yours! If so, how many double links did you remove? I apologize if you’ve posted that before!
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So after a little free time, I took a few pics of the jewelry I wear most often. Yes, more than 5. I wear some more often than others. I don't wear the sapphire and diamond lariat as much as I should so I am on the fence about selling it.
Wow, you have a huge abs gorgeous, cohesive collection! Your antique design pieces are so elegant and feminine and it is all complimentary! I can tell that we have the same favorite color and gemstone, probably! There’s no way you could narrow that down to 5 or 10, so I am very glad we got to see all your favorites!
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What a find!
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Well, my other area of collection over the years has been china, crystal, and silver! I have been recently getting rid of some of that because most sits unused, too! I know we already discussed our preference for white Corelle for actual use!
I agree about the chains on the Alhambra bracelets. They are too long in the first place. They'll shorten them for free in the first three months (and for a small fee anytime after that). They'll take out a double link between each motif, and then the bracelet ends up at about 6.75". I am tempted to do that with all of mine, because I would prefer the clovers to be closer together. I would just like to try on one that size to be sure I can easily put it on! I love the link bracelet you had made! You practically have to have a white gold one custom made since most of the heavy link bracelets available are in yellow gold. I do think those are great for casual wear!
Oh, I love my white Corelle!
The problem for me with the Alhambra bracelet is that after I remove some links from the chain, I'd have to add more motifs to make it the 7.25-7.5 inch that I need/prefer.
I looked for years for a white gold link bracelet. I found a few on Etsy, but they were very lightweight or they were the rolo style.
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Wow, good to know about the testers. Thanks!
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Oh my gosh... how did I miss this? Or did I? It is gorgeous!!
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Hi Diamondseeker! I will answer you shortly over on the VCA thread. I don't want to hijack this one. Also, I need to scroll back in my texts to figure out the answer to your question (I don't remember how many links I removed or my wrist size!)
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My five - or six if I count my Rolex - pieces I wear every day. Ering, studs and pendant all WF ACA’s. Five stone by Memoire and wedding band is Tiffany’s channel set band.
My most worn bracelets are HOF solitaire bangle, 5 carat half bezel set diamond tennis bracelet and David Yurman diamond crossover bracelet.
My most worn bracelets are HOF solitaire bangle, 5 carat half bezel set diamond tennis bracelet and David Yurman diamond crossover bracelet.
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That one caught my eye too! A lovely collection!
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These are all beautiful and classic!!
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Classic, timeless pieces. I love how they all flow together so beautifully.
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I have not shared on this thread because I just didn’t want to really examine which my favorite pieces were. But I guess today I could face the reality honestly. Here are my current top five. And then I’ll show you the others I had to cut off the list. These five I wear the most. Sweet pave studs daily default earrings. 3 stone every day. Onyx and chalcedony make me marvel at their beauty every time I put them on, alone or together. Vintage pave stud earrings make my heart start thumping.
As much as I love the pieces below, I had to first include the pieces that make my heart beat fastest. Then comes these 3 below in this order.
1. First runner up. Perlee bangle
2. Second runner up. 10 motif Chalcedony.
3. Third runner up. Cartier Ecrou. However, I am wearing this bracelet more than any of my other bracelets simply because it's more cool than special, if that makes sense. It's very low key, almost too low key but that's ok cause the just odd/strange factor is something I love.
As much as I love the pieces below, I had to first include the pieces that make my heart beat fastest. Then comes these 3 below in this order.
1. First runner up. Perlee bangle
2. Second runner up. 10 motif Chalcedony.
3. Third runner up. Cartier Ecrou. However, I am wearing this bracelet more than any of my other bracelets simply because it's more cool than special, if that makes sense. It's very low key, almost too low key but that's ok cause the just odd/strange factor is something I love.
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I have not shared on this thread because I just didn’t want to really examine which my favorite pieces were. But I guess today I could face the reality honestly. Here are my current top five. And then I’ll show you the others I had to cut off the list. These five I wear the most. Sweet pave studs daily default earrings. 3 stone every day. Onyx and chalcedony make me marvel at their beauty every time I put them on, alone or together. Vintage pave stud earrings make my heart start thumping.
As much as I love the pieces below, I had to first include the pieces that make my heart beat fastest. Then comes these 3 below in this order.
1. First runner up. Perlee bangle
2. Second runner up. 10 motif Chalcedony.
3. Third runner up. Cartier Ecrou. However, I am wearing this bracelet more than any of my other bracelets simply because it's more cool than special, if that makes sense. It's very low key, almost too low key but that's ok cause the just odd/strange factor is something I love.
So chic and beautiful and harmonious! Love every one of them!
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Thank you. While they certainly were not obtained all at the same time, lots of thought went into each piece. Some think I am too particular I guess but I am always after some type of balance. I do love mixed metals so try to have them in good ratios. I appreciate your kind words - I think you are intentional in your choices as well. You are also patient in waiting for exactly what you want and I admire that.
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Thank you so much! I love classic and timeless as opposed to trendy - too expensive to redo every few years - lol!
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Very pretty - you have cultivated quite a collection!
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This is a perfect, classic collection! I admire how you have chosen pieces that you love and can wear daily. I tend to do the exact same thing (wear the same things most of the time), but I have bought extra pieces that I think are beautiful but rarely wear!!! I am really trying to fill in a couple of things I lack and continue giving my girls some of the excess!
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I have not shared on this thread because I just didn’t want to really examine which my favorite pieces were. But I guess today I could face the reality honestly. Here are my current top five. And then I’ll show you the others I had to cut off the list. These five I wear the most. Sweet pave studs daily default earrings. 3 stone every day. Onyx and chalcedony make me marvel at their beauty every time I put them on, alone or together. Vintage pave stud earrings make my heart start thumping.
As much as I love the pieces below, I had to first include the pieces that make my heart beat fastest. Then comes these 3 below in this order.
1. First runner up. Perlee bangle
2. Second runner up. 10 motif Chalcedony.
3. Third runner up. Cartier Ecrou. However, I am wearing this bracelet more than any of my other bracelets simply because it's more cool than special, if that makes sense. It's very low key, almost too low key but that's ok cause the just odd/strange factor is something I love.
Seeing all the beautiful VCA surely does tempt me!!! I need to stop buying, though!!!
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MGR, I do really love your collection and it really resonates with me. I love your three stone, which has inspired me for years, except you made the wise decision to get ACAs for all your classic diamond foundational pieces. I love all your pieces and I can see them being worn on a daily basis, low maintenance, and appropriate for all occasions, hanging out in sweats or a wedding. I am finally getting close to this, but just that I've discovered I love the VCA derivation for all these classics.
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I can’t do this thread.
Literally - I can’t choose only five.
I’ve sold a few things lately, and I was thinking about what else I could rehome of with happy heart and clean conscience… Barely anything. I’m at a point where I genuinely love nearly everything I’ve got.
I’m definitely not a minimalist.
Literally - I can’t choose only five.
I’ve sold a few things lately, and I was thinking about what else I could rehome of with happy heart and clean conscience… Barely anything. I’m at a point where I genuinely love nearly everything I’ve got.
I’m definitely not a minimalist.
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It's like Sophie's Choice for some
And your entire collection (what I have seen that is) is stunning. Your taste exquisite. I can definitely understand why you cannot choose. (I am a minimalist at heart but I still get it).
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Thanks LLJsmom! Wearable and often are key words for me. You have given great time and thought to your beauties as well and it shows.
I have not been bitten by the VCA bug - I can appreciate the beauty of the pieces but they don't call my name. Sorry to miss out on the beauty but my bank account stays happy - lol!
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I have not shared on this thread because I just didn’t want to really examine which my favorite pieces were. But I guess today I could face the reality honestly. Here are my current top five. And then I’ll show you the others I had to cut off the list. These five I wear the most. Sweet pave studs daily default earrings. 3 stone every day. Onyx and chalcedony make me marvel at their beauty every time I put them on, alone or together. Vintage pave stud earrings make my heart start thumping.
As much as I love the pieces below, I had to first include the pieces that make my heart beat fastest. Then comes these 3 below in this order.
1. First runner up. Perlee bangle
2. Second runner up. 10 motif Chalcedony.
3. Third runner up. Cartier Ecrou. However, I am wearing this bracelet more than any of my other bracelets simply because it's more cool than special, if that makes sense. It's very low key, almost too low key but that's ok cause the just odd/strange factor is something I love.
I know this is an older post, but how are you liking your chalcedony? I am mesmerized by the color, and my mind keeps trailing back to it.
I can tend to be hard on jewelry so am nervous about a soft stone. How does this wear? I sometimes sleep in necklaces (I know...), but I know this would be a no-no for moisture
Any other thoughts on it? I would get a single motif, I'm a simple gal!
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