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I share the sneaking suspicion that your "mini" upgrade isn't mini at all, m2b!! :sun:

Don't leave us hanging for too long! :bigsmile: :love: :bigsmile:
 

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M-2-B :shock:
You can't tease us like that and keep us hanging! :wall: Can we have another little something - a detail? another diamond **** pic? SOMETHING puh-leez?!?!?!
 

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m-2-b|1460516029|4018568 said:
Sorry to keep everyone in suspense but I've been under the weather recently! Here is the promised sneak peek of my new "mini" upgrade project:


BIG GULP. And I don't mean in a slurpee kinda way! :bigsmile:

I look forward to the 25 page thread with PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wavey: :love: :wavey: :love: :appl: :wavey: :love:

cheers--Sharon
 

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So gorgeous, m2b!!! :love: :love: :love:
 

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m-2-b|1460516029|4018568 said:
Sorry to keep everyone in suspense but I've been under the weather recently! Here is the promised sneak peek of my new "mini" upgrade project:
I am guessing 5.37ct... :praise: :love: :love: :appl:
 

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I hate to disappoint everyone but my upgrade is actually a 4.7 ct ACA--so just a "mini" upgrade for me given my budget! Can't quite compete with Phoenix's Holly, unfortunately! However, it does face up quite nicely like a 5ct rock due to the ACA cut!

I'll attach another quick shot--I promise a complete reveal with blingtastic pics for your viewing pleasure by the weekend! :bigsmile:

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What is the color of your new stone m2b?
 

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MissGotRocks|1460593072|4019031 said:
What is the color of your new stone m2b?

It's a high "I" color according to Bob @ WF. ::)
 

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m-2-b|1460593242|4019034 said:
MissGotRocks|1460593072|4019031 said:
What is the color of your new stone m2b?

It's a high "I" color according to Bob @ WF. ::)

I honestly thought it looked a bit different than the 4.5 in color! It is beautiful and I can't wait for your new SMTB thread!
 

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Just stunning m2b!!! I've had my ACA for several weeks now and I still can't stop looking at it. Congrats on your new upgrade...and I agree with the others, it looks like 5-6 cts on your lil fingers :appl:
 

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Beautiful, m-2-b!! :love: :love: :love:

Can't wait for the new thread! :appl:
 

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m-2-b, I guessed 5ct! Definitely looks more than .2ct bigger than the previous! Did WF build a new head for the new stone or did you get a new setting all together? I can't wait for the full thread!
 

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Wow, really? Are you sure you aren't having us on? :bigsmile:

It looks HUGE on you!!!! Given the fact that the weights are similar... I wonder - is it the colour? Does this ACA face up larger than your last ACA for the weight? Is it just that it passes that invisible, unquantifiable size boundary wherein the increase is visually significant and notable?


Well - whatever it is - it makes a statement in terms of both sheer size and visual size increase!
May I ask what your reasons for upgrading were? Do you think this is your 'final' stone, or do you eventually envision a different piece?
 

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Yssie|1459179875|4012031 said:
He he he he he... :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Yssie, I've been out of it. Your stone is so beautiful. Congratulations!! I am so happy for you. Very, Very happy!! Cant wait to see how you set her!

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PSers with Love rings did you feel you had to size up? Which one do you own?
 

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Is it unreasonable for me to want to loupe a Cartier Love bracelet? I went to look at one at a local Cartier store, and the supposedly brand new piece has small dints on it. I refused it and requested for a really brand new unscratched one. The SA pushed back, saying that I'm not supposed to look at it under magnification! Well, I told her the Perlee clover bangle at VCA has not a single scratch on it. Then, she said: "to be fair, the Love bracelet has a bigger metal surface area compared to the Perlee"!!! :rolleyes:

I can't even be bothered to tell her that the Perlee has a lot more intricate details and they're all perfect! I guess the huge price difference does account for the difference in workmanship (or maybe the "brand new" piece I looked at is not brand new after all). But what an attitude!!

I've told her I'm going to other Cartier stores. There are plenty elsewhere!
 

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Phoenix|1461815699|4024468 said:
Is it unreasonable for me to want to loupe a Cartier Love bracelet? I went to look at one at a local Cartier store, and the supposedly brand new piece has small dints on it. I refused it and requested for a really brand new unscratched one. The SA pushed back, saying that I'm not supposed to look at it under magnification! Well, I told her the Perlee clover bangle at VCA has not a single scratch on it. Then, she said: "to be fair, the Love bracelet has a bigger metal surface area compared to the Perlee"!!! :rolleyes:

I can't even be bothered to tell her that the Perlee has a lot more intricate details and they're all perfect! I guess the huge price difference does account for the difference in workmanship (or maybe the "brand new" piece I looked at is not brand new after all). But what an attitude!!

I've told her I'm going to other Cartier stores. There are plenty elsewhere!

Don't they know you are a PS'er, lol?! Agreed that you should take your business elsewhere to another Cartier store!

So tell us more about this pink gold perlee clover bangle (pics would be a plus)... :naughty:
 

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m-2-b|1461817076|4024477 said:
Phoenix|1461815699|4024468 said:
Is it unreasonable for me to want to loupe a Cartier Love bracelet? I went to look at one at a local Cartier store, and the supposedly brand new piece has small dints on it. I refused it and requested for a really brand new unscratched one. The SA pushed back, saying that I'm not supposed to look at it under magnification! Well, I told her the Perlee clover bangle at VCA has not a single scratch on it. Then, she said: "to be fair, the Love bracelet has a bigger metal surface area compared to the Perlee"!!! :rolleyes:

I can't even be bothered to tell her that the Perlee has a lot more intricate details and they're all perfect! I guess the huge price difference does account for the difference in workmanship (or maybe the "brand new" piece I looked at is not brand new after all). But what an attitude!!

I've told her I'm going to other Cartier stores. There are plenty elsewhere!

Don't they know you are a PS'er, lol?! Agreed that you should take your business elsewhere to another Cartier store!

So tell us more about this pink gold perlee clover bangle (pics would be a plus)... :naughty:

Hahaha!!

Hmm...the Perlee...Pics will have to wait til next week. They're bringing in a brand new piece for me. It's a RG one. It was complete love/lust at first sight!! :love: It's a very beautiful soft pink. I was actually surprised how I didn't love the WG as much, it looked rather "cold" to me; and this surprised me b/c most of my jewellery is in WG or platinum. Mind you, I'd walked into VCA (after having just walked out of Cartier, lol), expecting to like the RG anyway. I'd looked at the RG one numerous times online and always thought it was very pretty...or should I say magnificent?! :love:
 

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hathalove|1461647398|4023630 said:
PSers with Love rings did you feel you had to size up? Which one do you own?

In the 5.5 mm yes. I am usually a 4.5. I went up to 5.0 which is a 50 I believe. For a right hand ring.
 

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LLJsmom|1461835184|4024520 said:
hathalove|1461647398|4023630 said:
PSers with Love rings did you feel you had to size up? Which one do you own?

In the 5.5 mm yes. I am usually a 4.5. I went up to 5.0 which is a 50 I believe. For a right hand ring.


Thank you! I was thinking of getting the 5.5 as a right hand ring. I'm torn. I normally wear a Cartier 52 (trinity) and 53 (2.5mm plain) for my right hand ring finger depending. So good to know I will most likely need to size up. Plus I dont like tight rings anyway. Do you have both the mini and the full size love ring then? If you could only choose one, which do you prefer? This decision has been driving me crazy.
 

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Oh gosh, Phoenix...the rose gold perlee with the diamond clovers or all gold? I will have to agree with you, the rose gold was outstanding in that bracelet.

As for me, I haven't really had the opportunity to wear my Alhambra bracelet at all! There are a few occasions this summer, but I am thinking I may sell it. If anyone is interested, let me know.
 

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diamondseeker2006|1462206822|4026168 said:
Oh gosh, Phoenix...the rose gold perlee with the diamond clovers or all gold? I will have to agree with you, the rose gold was outstanding in that bracelet.

As for me, I haven't really had the opportunity to wear my Alhambra bracelet at all! There are a few occasions this summer, but I am thinking I may sell it. If anyone is interested, let me know.

DS, it's the Perlee clover bracelet with diamonds. I'm picking it up tomorrow. I hope the condition is brand new, like they promised. They had to request for a few pieces for me to look at...it's to do with the serial number (long story, lol) and am also fussy about the condition.

You should wear your bracelet. It's so pretty! :love: :love:

I think I may have become a VCA convert...omg!! :rolleyes: bad for the bank a/c!
 

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Wow, that is truly one of the most beautiful jewelry pieces I have ever seen, Phoenix! Outstanding piece to add to your collection!
 

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I was looking on the VCA site and some prices have actually been REDUCED! I noticed because my bracelet is less. But I think other things are lower, also. The pink gold clover perlee bracelet was around $28k when I saw it, and now it is around $25k. Unusual, but very nice unless one recently paid the higher price, like ME!!!! My original pink gold sweet bracelet is priced $50 higher. So it depends upon the piece. It's worth taking a look if you'd had your eye on something because it just might be lower!
 

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DS, can you return yours for full price since you have a receipt for what you paid for it?
 

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diamondseeker2006|1462217051|4026235 said:
I was looking on the VCA site and some prices have actually been REDUCED! I noticed because my bracelet is less. But I think other things are lower, also. The pink gold clover perlee bracelet was around $28k when I saw it, and now it is around $25k. Unusual, but very nice unless one recently paid the higher price, like ME!!!! My original pink gold sweet bracelet is priced $50 higher. So it depends upon the piece. It's worth taking a look if you'd had your eye on something because it just might be lower!


I have never hard of such a thing! But I am happy!
 

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hathalove|1462065550|4025653 said:
LLJsmom|1461835184|4024520 said:
hathalove|1461647398|4023630 said:
PSers with Love rings did you feel you had to size up? Which one do you own?

In the 5.5 mm yes. I am usually a 4.5. I went up to 5.0 which is a 50 I believe. For a right hand ring.


Thank you! I was thinking of getting the 5.5 as a right hand ring. I'm torn. I normally wear a Cartier 52 (trinity) and 53 (2.5mm plain) for my right hand ring finger depending. So good to know I will most likely need to size up. Plus I dont like tight rings anyway. Do you have both the mini and the full size love ring then? If you could only choose one, which do you prefer? This decision has been driving me crazy.

Hatha, I thought I would like the skinny on my right but I actually loved the 5.5 mm.



I ended up returning it because I am saving up for something. Don't love it enough to blow that much money in it. I do love it in rose gold.

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Phoenix|1462212250|4026194 said:
diamondseeker2006|1462206822|4026168 said:
Oh gosh, Phoenix...the rose gold perlee with the diamond clovers or all gold? I will have to agree with you, the rose gold was outstanding in that bracelet.

As for me, I haven't really had the opportunity to wear my Alhambra bracelet at all! There are a few occasions this summer, but I am thinking I may sell it. If anyone is interested, let me know.

DS, it's the Perlee clover bracelet with diamonds. I'm picking it up tomorrow. I hope the condition is brand new, like they promised. They had to request for a few pieces for me to look at...it's to do with the serial number (long story, lol) and am also fussy about the condition.

You should wear your bracelet. It's so pretty! :love: :love:

I think I may have become a VCA convert...omg!! :rolleyes: bad for the bank a/c!
Phoenix...can't wait for pics!!!!! :naughty:
 

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MissGotRocks|1462222643|4026271 said:
DS, can you return yours for full price since you have a receipt for what you paid for it?

No, actually when you buy in the boutique it is exchange only, which is why I exchanged the pink gold for the yellow gold in the first place. I love the bracelet, but really, I do not need this bracelet and rarely will wear it. That could be said of all the bracelets I have, but this one was more pricey than most of my bracelets. It was my fault for not asking about return policy...but I had never heard of a reputable jeweler that didn't offer one!
 
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