Thank you @MiniMinerva . So sweet of you. I do my best with my casual hoodie/VCA style. It's not for everyone. I sometimes think some VCA peeps think hoodies with VCA is sacrilige but I have limited wardrobe options.
Thank you @upgradingmama . Practically all VCA is dangerous.
and FYI. Your pic of the MOP butterflies has given me some seriously dangerous ideas. More later...
@LLJsmom, I will definitely post the mini Lotus earrings once they arrive! I have no idea if they will be right for me, but I do like their overall aesthetic, and trying them out will cure my curiosity at least! In the meantime, here are a few photos of the vintage Alhambra earrings (my apologies; I am abysmal at taking ear shots, but this will give you some idea of perspective/presence). I don't usually prop my hair behind my ear like this; just did it to get an unobstructed view of the earrings. I really do love them!
Congratulations!!
Thank you @MiniMinerva . So sweet of you. I do my best with my casual hoodie/VCA style. It's not for everyone. I sometimes think some VCA peeps think hoodies with VCA is sacrilige but I have limited wardrobe options.
Thank you @upgradingmama . Practically all VCA is dangerous.
I think we have similar taste in jewelry!
Oooh. That *is* excellent timing!! I'm VERY interested in your thoughts - the mini Lotus definitely satisfies the "in between Sweet and Vintage" requirement, I agree! I think the small size Frivole do as well, but if you're also looking for something that doesn't scream Van Cleef & Arpels... Frivole, um, does!
Please share tons of photos when you get them!!
As an aside - I love that we all have different tastes! So thank you for not taking objection to my hesitations earlier! What's not quite right for me, or what I question in my perceptions of others - might be just perfect in someone else's eyesI'm confident you'll know if these are the earrings for you the moment you put them on
You can have the 10 lengthened if you want (or use an extender). However, I'd personally rather have a 20 as I like long necklaces and pendants, and you can still wear them short doubled. I would love to have one 20 motif, but I can't quite decide what it should be!
my husband has officially told me I’m on probation
I have the small polished WG Frivole earclips also and LOVE them! The polished model really highlights their dimensional origami-esque construction, which gives them a hint of playfulness that I have found easy to dress up or down. The mirror-shine attracts more compliments than fingerprints, especially if you try holding the front of the earring with a microfiber cloth when putting them on!
Hello RWS!!
I am considering the following, but the prices.... aaarrrgghhh! So not really sure but we will see how I do on NOT spending on other things, lol.
I’m on hunt for pair of butterfly earrings and I should have know that our earring guru had tried these on. I hope have them in boutique for me to try on.
What an amazing thread. I haven’t been here for quite some time but remember how much I enjoyed it! I got a 20 motif onyx yg last year and this little guy for my last birthday. I never take it off!
Agree! The butterflies just seem so happy
Better to ask forgiveness than permission and all?
I once told my husband I was just buying something small.
I once told my husband I was just buying something small.
I mean, it was true… It was small… That worked exactly once
@LLJsmom, I will definitely post the mini Lotus earrings once they arrive! I have no idea if they will be right for me, but I do like their overall aesthetic, and trying them out will cure my curiosity at least! In the meantime, here are a few photos of the vintage Alhambra earrings (my apologies; I am abysmal at taking ear shots, but this will give you some idea of perspective/presence). I don't usually prop my hair behind my ear like this; just did it to get an unobstructed view of the earrings. I really do love them!
Hi Ladies so I flew into Houston this weekend and had a marvelous time at the boutique. As luck would have it I was able to try on 2 10 motifs in my combo of rg mop. A SA had her personal ones on and her personal Perlee Clover in Wg. I totally loved the 20 motif in this combination. So versatile and very chic. . In the past I had dismissed the Alhambra earrings as they felt matronly and the sweets didn’t work on me. Boy was I wrong. The star of the show was the amazing diamond butterflies I was able to try on. They were absolute perfection. That sat perfectly on my ear and my heart just fluttered. My SA was amazing as I now had three pieces I loved so we prioritized them . I left deposit for the wg Perlee Clover as it was the piece that made most sense to get now. The butterflies I will be getting next as I absolutely must have them. OMG they were to die for. Then I will order 1 10 motif to start as I already 5 in that combo .
Oooo! Lucky you being able to see and try on all that finery in person!
Hi Ladies so I flew into Houston this weekend and had a marvelous time at the boutique. As luck would have it I was able to try on 2 10 motifs in my combo of rg mop. A SA had her personal ones on and her personal Perlee Clover in Wg. I totally loved the 20 motif in this combination. So versatile and very chic. . In the past I had dismissed the Alhambra earrings as they felt matronly and the sweets didn’t work on me. Boy was I wrong. The star of the show was the amazing diamond butterflies I was able to try on. They were absolute perfection. That sat perfectly on my ear and my heart just fluttered. My SA was amazing as I now had three pieces I loved so we prioritized them . I left deposit for the wg Perlee Clover as it was the piece that made most sense to get now. The butterflies I will be getting next as I absolutely must have them. OMG they were to die for. Then I will order 1 10 motif to start as I already 5 in that combo .
Hi Ladies so I flew into Houston this weekend and had a marvelous time at the boutique. As luck would have it I was able to try on 2 10 motifs in my combo of rg mop. A SA had her personal ones on and her personal Perlee Clover in Wg. I totally loved the 20 motif in this combination. So versatile and very chic. . In the past I had dismissed the Alhambra earrings as they felt matronly and the sweets didn’t work on me. Boy was I wrong. The star of the show was the amazing diamond butterflies I was able to try on. They were absolute perfection. That sat perfectly on my ear and my heart just fluttered. My SA was amazing as I now had three pieces I loved so we prioritized them . I left deposit for the wg Perlee Clover as it was the piece that made most sense to get now. The butterflies I will be getting next as I absolutely must have them. OMG they were to die for. Then I will order 1 10 motif to start as I already 5 in that combo .
This withers in comparison to the special pieces and lovely photography from everyone here, but I don‘t believe I’ve seen one of these posted so I thought I would give a literal mini share!
I’ve been enjoying this mini Frivole lately, even though I struggle with wearing necklaces. The goal was a barely-there insouciant everyday necklace that would meld with the skin, approximating the floating solitaire look but with a sculptural twist. Its bloom sits tame and demure in the hollow of the neck on the shorter setting, whereas the longer setting untethers its expressive character, allowing it to glimmer as it rocks subtly on its pointed back in response to movement. I also appreciate that its outlined borders and 3D construction help keep the diamonds away from skin oils between cleanings.
I waited a long time to bring this one home due to the wise prevailing advice to purchase the small/vintage instead of the mini sizes. This decision wasn’t for the purpose of cost-saving…after trying both sizes I genuinely felt more drawn to the mini Frivole pendant because I just couldn’t get used to the presence of a pendant on me for everyday life. Maybe I’ll outgrow this “gateway” pendant someday, but perhaps for now it fills a niche? It’s weird — I love the size of the small Frivole earclips, and part of me feels pretty silly for having two Frivole pieces that don’t go together (different sizes and metals). I also normally prefer diamonds in white metal, but I didn’t love the mini WG version (too small, Frivole design was lost). Anyway, sorry for venting about my indecision, thank you for letting me share, and apologies that I can’t post a more zoomed-out modeling photo!
Couple quickie pics for this thread
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