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

[LLJsmom]

Killer list!!! I can’t make a list because it would never end

I put this down so i could limit myself.
@kama_s Pleeeese? Could you maybe start a teeny little list so I don’t feel so lonely? Is it just me and my addiction? How about just the top five?

 

[kama_s]

I put this down so i could limit myself.
@kama_s Pleeeese? Could you maybe start a teeny little list so I don’t feel so lonely? Is it just me and my addiction? How about just the top five?

Oh man, if my husband asks, it was you who made me do it

- Frivole BtF ring (yg or pave???)
- Noeud BtF ring
- Lotus pave earrings
- Rose de Noel earrings (MOP? Onyx?)

Just like a simple grocery list. NBD.

 

[yssie]

- Rose de Noel earrings (MOP? Onyx?)
Just like a simple grocery list. NBD.

Prices are the lowest that they've been in recent years... Best time to buy apples is when they're in season. Y'know.

 

[kama_s]

Prices are the lowest that they've been in recent years... Best time to buy apples is when they're in season. Y'know.

That unfortunately is not the case in Canada. Prices have been steadily increasing, thanks to the poor Canadian dollar. Plus I think I’m driving myself over to ban island - the EC, plus the FC band plus some new bling coming to me from Grace shortly. Has been a little excessive lately!

 

[yssie]

Ah, I somehow forgot that you wouldn't be buying in the US despite knowing perfectly well that you're not in the US @kama_s

I understand. Every time I get close to buying the Perlee... I get distracted by some other MustHaveNow that comes with a one-way ticket to Ban Island, and it's a few months before I book myself out. And the things that must happen always do

 

[DorotheaBrooke]

This is gorgeous, both with the Love and on its own!

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:love::love::love: Have you decided to keep it? So beautiful!

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[DorotheaBrooke]

I received my Cartier Diamants Legers in white gold, size large (.18 ct). I love it! The chain is as sparkly as the diamond. Simple and elegant, it subtly elevates anything I'm wearing - including pajamas. I plan to wear it 24/7. Already contemplating my next Cartier purchase.

 

[LLJsmom]

That unfortunately is not the case in Canada. Prices have been steadily increasing, thanks to the poor Canadian dollar. Plus I think I’m driving myself over to ban island - the EC, plus the FC band plus some new bling coming to me from Grace shortly. Has been a little excessive lately!

I think this calls for a short vacay to the States, and of course to a particular state that has a VCA boutique.

 

[LLJsmom]

I received my Cartier Diamants Legers in white gold, size large (.18 ct). I love it! The chain is as sparkly as the diamond. Simple and elegant, it subtly elevates anything I'm wearing - including pajamas. I plan to wear it 24/7. Already contemplating my next Cartier purchase.

A girl after my own heart. 24/7 kind of bling wearer. Congratulations on getting a piece that makes everything else more beautiful, even PJs!! The solitaire looks beautiful on you! What are you considering next?

 

[LLJsmom]

Ah, I somehow forgot that you wouldn't be buying in the US despite knowing perfectly well that you're not in the US @kama_s

I understand. Every time I get close to buying the Perlee... I get distracted by some other MustHaveNow that comes with a one-way ticket to Ban Island, and it's a few months before I book myself out. And the things that must happen always do

@yssie, how is that coming? Are you almost at the point where you can pull the trigger on the Perlee? Did the price drop make a difference?

 

[LLJsmom]

Oh man, if my husband asks, it was you who made me do it

- Frivole BtF ring (yg or pave???)
- Noeud BtF ring
- Lotus pave earrings
- Rose de Noel earrings (MOP? Onyx?)

Just like a simple grocery list. NBD.

Wow. Those pieces pack a punch... I can't even imagine owning one of those holy grail pieces. Is that list in order of priority?

 

[yssie]

@yssie, how is that coming? Are you almost at the point where you can pull the trigger on the Perlee? Did the price drop make a difference?

Heh. I'd honestly just about decided to damn the Clasp Concerns and pull the trigger. And then my inability to actually stick to a plan kicked in, and I went on an opals binge. Perlee is next (but I've said that before!)

 

[yssie]

@diamondseeker2006 I knew this would look phenomenal on you long!

The Magic is big, bold, and eye-catching, and I think it works best as a statement piece - I def wouldn't wear any other Alhambra with it, anyway. As @m-2-b noted it be lovely with your many other white metal pieces!

I actually prefer this pendant in WG for you because you're already covered on YG Alhambra!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I won't let myself step into the higher price level VCA pieces, but I really love the Cosmos in white gold and onyx.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I've spent the last day looking and looking through other sites to see if I can find any long pendants that tempt me more than the Magic onyx just to be sure. I haven't so far. However, I still have my family .80 diamond that I could set in something like Yenny's pendant but larger for a long chain. I think it would end up costing as much with the chain, but it would have more actual value having diamonds. Sigh.

 

[yssie]

@diamondseeker2006 isn’t it funny how we can predict each others’ tastes? I would have known without question that you would like Cosmos but prefer the onyx - and I’m sure you’re unsurprised to hear that I, too, love the line but it’s the MOP that has my heart

But you know better than to attempt face-value comparisons of branded designs and non-branded pieces with higher materials value!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

@diamondseeker2006 isn’t it funny how we can predict each others’ tastes? I would have known without question that you would like Cosmos but prefer the onyx - and I’m sure you’re unsurprised to hear that I, too, love the line but it’s the MOP that has my heart

But you know better than to attempt face-value comparisons of branded designs and non-branded pieces with higher materials value!

I know, I know!!! lol! I will try to refrain from doing that!

Ahhh, it's not a surprise that you love Cosmos, too! I love the pink gold MOP, too. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! I know your skin tone can handle the pink gold better than mine can, like my daughter. But I think both are fabulous! See, I HATE that I have expensive taste, but my nature is to be conservative in spending (my husband might laugh hysterically if he saw this statement, however!)!!! The good thing about looking at Cosmos is that it almost makes Alhambra seem inexpensive! lol!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I received my Cartier Diamants Legers in white gold, size large (.18 ct). I love it! The chain is as sparkly as the diamond. Simple and elegant, it subtly elevates anything I'm wearing - including pajamas. I plan to wear it 24/7. Already contemplating my next Cartier purchase.

I really love that! I like the Cartier bezels a lot. That's a great classic piece that can be worn alone or with another longer necklace!

 

[yssie]

I know, I know!!! lol! I will try to refrain from doing that!

Ahhh, it's not a surprise that you love Cosmos, too! I love the pink gold MOP, too. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! I know your skin tone can handle the pink gold better than mine can, like my daughter. But I think both are fabulous! See, I HATE that I have expensive taste, but my nature is to be conservative in spending (my husband might laugh hysterically if he saw this statement, however!)!!! The good thing about looking at Cosmos is that it almost makes Alhambra seem inexpensive! lol!

I'm tellin' ya. Walk into Tiffany. Revel in how reasonably priced everything is.
Acclimating to VCA pricing def has its upsides

 

[yssie]

I received my Cartier Diamants Legers in white gold, size large (.18 ct). I love it! The chain is as sparkly as the diamond. Simple and elegant, it subtly elevates anything I'm wearing - including pajamas. I plan to wear it 24/7. Already contemplating my next Cartier purchase.

Love it!
There's something very elegant about a dainty diamond pendant It looks great on you!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

@yssie I have looked through Tiffany's site a lot over the weekend. I do appreciate their pricing after seeing VCA, but there isn't anything that pulls at the heartstrings at the moment. I tried, though.

 

[canuk-gal]

I received my Cartier Diamants Legers in white gold, size large (.18 ct). I love it! The chain is as sparkly as the diamond. Simple and elegant, it subtly elevates anything I'm wearing - including pajamas. I plan to wear it 24/7. Already contemplating my next Cartier purchase.

Yay to a beautiful Cartier piece.

cheers--Sharon

 

[LLJsmom]

WHy did you guys have to bring up Tiffany? It’s been a long while since I’ve fallen in love with anything there. But it happened this weekend! (It’s scary how on the same wavelength we are!)

I’ve been wanting a pair of hoops forever but it’s been impossible to find one that is light enough, doesn’t turn sideways, and covers my ugly piercings. I’ve been searching since I got ears pierced four years ago. Nothing until now.
I almost bought a pair of Lana hoops cause they are so light but then I stumbled on these Elsa Peretti gold hoops. They tick all the boxes except they’re $1600. For plain gold hoops. Still deciding but leaning toward yes. The last significant piece I bought from Tiffany was about 20 years ago. Btw the SA and pretty young girl was wearing the Victoria earrings and it was beautiful on her.

 

[Phoenix]

Ok I just need to put this down. Here is my VCA wish list. Ugh. I just keep adding to this list! Really must cut it off at seven.
White gold signature bangle
White gold perlee d’or
Turquoise butterfly pendant
Sweet stud earrings
Blue agate bracelet
WG and onyx 20 motif if I really love my bracelet.
White gold MOP bracelet.

I'm suffering from analysis paralysis...actually, have been for about a year now. There are so many things I want but I am afraid I'd make a mistake - like I umm'ed and ahhh'ed about the Frivole pave earrings for several months only to end up getting the Lotus earrings at the last minute and now wish I'd bought the Frivoles instead.

My top 5 VCA at the moment are:

1) Alhambra pave Magic earrings
2) Perlee Clover pave bracelet in WG
3) Flowerlace earrings
4) Snowflake bracelet (never gonna happen, but hey a girl can dream! lol)
5) Lapis Lazuli - in anything

I think I'd like to pull the trigger on an Onyx piece fairly soon, but not sure if it'd be a bracelet or necklace. And if I ever sell my Lotus earrings, I'd either get the Magic pave earrings or the Frivoles.

 

[Phoenix]

I think I'd like to pull the trigger on an Onyx piece fairly soon, but not sure if it'd be a bracelet or necklace.

Scratched that Onyx itch! Lol

 

[Phoenix]

I have to also report, lol, that I also tried on a new 3-row diamond pave Perlee bracelet in WG and it's GORGEOUS!! However, the sizing is weird! My SA told me that the one I tried on was the smallest one, but it's bigger than my Cartier pave WG+Onyx Love bracelet, which itself is bigger than my Small Perlee Clover.

Also tried on the Magic sized Onyx pendant but it was too big for little me. So I went for this Vintage one which is perfect.

 

[missy]

WHy did you guys have to bring up Tiffany? It’s been a long while since I’ve fallen in love with anything there. But it happened this weekend! (It’s scary how on the same wavelength we are!)

I’ve been wanting a pair of hoops forever but it’s been impossible to find one that is light enough, doesn’t turn sideways, and covers my ugly piercings. I’ve been searching since I got ears pierced four years ago. Nothing until now.
I almost bought a pair of Lana hoops cause they are so light but then I stumbled on these Elsa Peretti gold hoops. They tick all the boxes except they’re $1600. For plain gold hoops. Still deciding but leaning toward yes. The last significant piece I bought from Tiffany was about 20 years ago. Btw the SA and pretty young girl was wearing the Victoria earrings and it was beautiful on her.

Just finding my way back to this thread and must chime in with OMG Gorgeous on you @LLJsmom. Perfect hoops. Sassy, sweet, sexy and soooooo beautiful on you. My vote (as you already know lol) is YES.

 

[missy]

Scratched that Onyx itch! Lol

All I can say is Onyxlicious! And that dress. LOVE!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

@LLJsmom Love the Tiffany hoops! I have always liked Victoria earrings, too. Kama has those!

@Phoenix That pendant looks great on you! There are advantages to being petite. I think the vintage pendants look too small on me which forces me into the Magic range! I wish they'd make the pendants in the medium size motif which is about 20mm. I think they are on some of the long Magic pieces that have three sizes of stones.

 

[yssie]

I have to also report, lol, that I also tried on a new 3-row diamond pave Perlee bracelet in WG and it's GORGEOUS!! However, the sizing is weird! My SA told me that the one I tried on was the smallest one, but it's bigger than my Cartier pave WG+Onyx Love bracelet, which itself is bigger than my Small Perlee Clover.

Also tried on the Magic sized Onyx pendant but it was too big for little me. So I went for this Vintage one which is perfect.

How d'you feel about the new Perlee pave vs. the pave Love?
Curious!