My mini garden of Cartier orchids

[Kim N]

Wow, those are gorgeous!

Thanks, Catmom! I'm still on the hunt for an art deco bracelet as sensational as yours!

 

[Kim N]

This ring is... it's... it's one of the prettiest things I've ever seen in my life. I thought it was a momma and baby butterfly at first! Either way, the design and color story are incredible. Big congrats and enjoy!!

Thank you for the lovely compliment, Autumn in New England! I go back often to drool over the FCDs in your heart ring.

 

[Kim N]

Congratulations they are wonderful and look fabulous.

Thanks so much, HollyC! I had to show my husband the photo of your five-row bangle as something for the wish list—it looks so good on you.

 

[HollyC]

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Thanks so much, HollyC! I had to show my husband the photo of your five-row bangle as something for the wish list—it looks so good on you.

Haha the wish list is always growing! It’s one of those pieces that gets overlooked when you think about buying a pave bangle - lots of people think it’s outdated. But it goes with everything and has become one of my most worn pieces.

 

[Kim N]

She’s glorious and I love, love the color palette!

Thank you, bejewelled_bliss! One day I'll build a tenth of your spectacular old cut collection—it's on my list of long-term bling goals!

 

[diamondyes]

LOVE!

 

[yssie]

What can I possibly say? That hasn't already been said?

What a gloriously delicately deliciously perfect piece And what a pair of statement rings!! I don't know orchids were special for you, that makes this beauty that much more perfect... You must be wearing it daily. How could you not be wearing it daily

Thank you also for giving me something else to scurry off to find more about I guess there was a necklace too, just like with the onyx!



But my god this ring is utter perfection. I'm absolutely thrilled for you Kim

 

[yssie]

I showed my husband all your photos and he said "whoever that is, you two have the same jewellery style".

Mmmhmmmm.

 

[Rebel Rebel]

Just magnificent, thanks for sharing these extraordinary pieces!

 

[Kim N]

LOVE!

Thanks, diamondyes! It's great seeing you here!

 

[Kim N]

What can I possibly say? That hasn't already been said?

What a gloriously delicately deliciously perfect piece And what a pair of statement rings!! I don't know orchids were special for you, that makes this beauty that much more perfect... You must be wearing it daily. How could you not be wearing it daily

Thank you also for giving me something else to scurry off to find more about I guess there was a necklace too, just like with the onyx!



But my god this ring is utter perfection. I'm absolutely thrilled for you Kim

Thanks so much, yssie, my orchid sister! I saw the necklace version, but like you, I just don't wear necklaces. I've definitely been wearing the ring daily—it seemed too big at first, but I got over that in about 10 minutes.

 

[Kim N]

Just magnificent, thanks for sharing these extraordinary pieces!

Thank you, Rebel Rebel! Have you been considering any new VCA pieces to add to your pendant?

 

[Rebel Rebel]

Thank you, Rebel Rebel! Have you been considering any new VCA pieces to add to your pendant?

Sorry for the long derail, but since you asked, lol...

After I bought the Sweet pendant, I bought an extender. Then I went to the Wynn Las Vegas and the VCA associate (who was very nice) gave me an obvious double-take until I explained and realized it was a no-no. He offered to send it to VCA for lenghtening, but I decided to just wear as original. The extender is so delicate, it's almost impossible for me to fasten anyway.

Last week, a white gold MOP Vintage Alhambra popped up on Fashionphile with a 10% off sale, so I jumped at it since white gold is hard to find at that price on the secondary market. It came the other day, and duh on me, the chain length is the same as the Sweet, so my hope of layering went out the window. I tried the first extender, but couldn't fasten it after like a half-hour, so ordered a sturdier one from Amazon for tomorrow delivery. I'm going to play around with the two and see if I can make it work, but may need to return the MOP to Fashionphile.

To get back on the Cartier track (finally, haha), I went to Cartier at the Bellagio and bought the white gold medium Clash ring for my right-hand pinky and I unknowingly beat the recent price increase. I totally love it! I wear a 3 ctw diamond eternity on my right middle finger (ebay find a few years ago), and the two together are striking to me.

Of course, the Clash has no comparison to your beauties, but this ring really packs a punch: It's gorgeous and I've received multiple compliments. It gets noticed (except for my husband, but I'm good with that, lol) because it catches light in such a cool way. I wish I could afford the bracelet, but my kiddo fell in love with the gold one, so if I can do it next year, I'd buy for her first.

I also just bought the medium model stainless steel Panthere de Cartier watch from Jomashop (I guess gray market?) because my Rolex Lady Datejust 26 needs servicing. I love my Rolex and so couldn't financially justify buying another. I don't really love the Cartier, but it will be fine for a while since I have a fancy event early next year.

Hope you enjoy my essay! Congrats again on your exceptional pieces!