Significant anniversary - what to get? POLL

[PintoBean]

I'm digging the sweet pave on your wrist with that tan of yours! Is it too delicate to wear every day (besides working out)? I just feel like the plain gold bracelet wouldn't pop enough on you. You carry off big bling like it's nothing because you're very sparklicious as a person.

So my suggestion is to keep the pave sweet as an every day bracelet, and slowly and steadily search for that upgrade.

 

[PintoBean]

She also has 6ct each RB studs and other sized studs and bracelets and multiple high-end watches!! And she's a reeeaaaly down-to-earth and genuine person to boot. I love hanging out with her!!

Of course she's down to earth! With all that carat weight on her she'd keep a plane grounded!

 

[Phoenix]

I'm digging the sweet pave on your wrist with that tan of yours! Is it too delicate to wear every day (besides working out)? I just feel like the plain gold bracelet wouldn't pop enough on you. You carry off big bling like it's nothing because you're very sparklicious as a person.

So my suggestion is to keep the pave sweet as an every day bracelet, and slowly and steadily search for that upgrade.

Thank you, PB. I only took out the Sweet bracelet to show to my friends. I don't really wear it; it doesn't go with my other bling, scale-wise. Mind you, one of my friends has a Turquoise Butterfly Sweet bracelet which she wears daily and it seems to hold up pretty well. You know how VCA is, their stuff is high-quality.

Hmm...I'll go to VCA and try on the solid YG Vintage Alhambra again. I'm really craving a VCA Vintage bracelet but I do want to make sure it is something I really really would wear long term and it's not just some temporary lust!! lol

Yes, the upgrade will def take a looooong time!!

 

[Phoenix]

Of course she's down to earth! With all that carat weight on her she'd keep a plane grounded!

Hahaha, too funny!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Wow, those are incredible! That radiant looks like a nicely cut one, too! The earrings are beautiful, but I tend to favor round diamonds on the ears. It blows my mind to think of 10 cts each, though!!!

I love the solid gold Alhambra bracelet, and I think I will get the earrings, too. The solid gold is great for casual wear, which I really get the most wear out of! I think you will enjoy it! I am glad you are thinking of getting the pave in white gold Vintage....it's gorgeous!!!

 

[Phoenix]

Wow, those are incredible! That radiant looks like a nicely cut one, too! The earrings are beautiful, but I tend to favor round diamonds on the ears. It blows my mind to think of 10 cts each, though!!!

I love the solid gold Alhambra bracelet, and I think I will get the earrings, too. The solid gold is great for casual wear, which I really get the most wear out of! I think you will enjoy it! I am glad you are thinking of getting the pave in white gold Vintage....it's gorgeous!!!

DS, I think she got those, just because she needed/ wanted a different set from her numerous RB studs, lol!

Yes, I think the white gold pave Alhambra would make a lot more sense for me, bc I wear WG most of the time. I'm really LOVING VCA yellow gold - it's soooo rich and so yummy and so vintage...yeah, I just said "vintage", hehehe!! Thank you for posting an ear-shot of the YG Alhambra earrings on you; I LOVE it!! I'm rooting for you to get them!! Wooohooo!!

 

[LLJsmom]

Upgrade Holly! I think that is what your heart really wants...just a gut feeling. It is probably what I would do. And happy anniversary in advance.

Haven't gone through al the comments. I think you should upgrade Holly for a 8-9 carat emerald cut.

 

[Phoenix]

Haven't gone through al the comments. I think you should upgrade Holly for a 8-9 carat emerald cut.

Thank you, LLJsmom, but I'll keep the RB. It's the only RB ring I have now. I'm coveting an ACA actually.

 

[Phoenix]

Thank you, LLJsmom, but I'll keep the RB. It's the only RB ring I have now. I'm coveting an ACA actually.

Ha! I actually started my upgrade thread on RT without checking this thread first. Funny!!

 

[PintoBean]

Goooo biggggggggg!!!!!

 

[FeFeV]

Awww congratulations @Phoenix and Happy Anniversary! I voted for a new time piece.

 

[Jambalaya]

Happy Anniversary!

I voted for the pave Alhambra bracelet. You don't want to get the all-gold one because that's scratching an itch but I think you'd prefer the diamond one. You might want to upgrade Holly but you said that it's really too much money at the moment, so I took that into account, and if you get the diamond VCA bracelet you'll have that AND a large diamond (Holly) whereas if you upgrade or re-set Holly, you won't have both. Also, ou said you love bracelets. And a watch seems dull to me compared to a VCA diamond bracelet, so...pave Alhambra bracelet it is, IMHO!

 

[Phoenix]

Goooo biggggggggg!!!!!

I am, lol!

 

[Phoenix]

Awww congratulations @Phoenix and Happy Anniversary! I voted for a new time piece.

Thank you! I've decided to upgrade Holly, but it may not happen for a while bc I'd need to wait for WF/ BGD to source a honker for me - just as well bc I need to save up furiously and perhaps sell some of my existing pieces. I *do* still want a new timepiece (my existing one has been in service for 3 months and I find myself really NEEDING to be able to tell the time). So, for sure, I'm getting a new watch, as one is really not enough/ not convenient when it goes off to be serviced. The only Q that remains is which one?

 

[Phoenix]

Happy Anniversary!

I voted for the pave Alhambra bracelet. You don't want to get the all-gold one because that's scratching an itch but I think you'd prefer the diamond one. You might want to upgrade Holly but you said that it's really too much money at the moment, so I took that into account, and if you get the diamond VCA bracelet you'll have that AND a large diamond (Holly) whereas if you upgrade or re-set Holly, you won't have both. Also, ou said you love bracelets. And a watch seems dull to me compared to a VCA diamond bracelet, so...pave Alhambra bracelet it is, IMHO!

Thank you, Jambalaya! I've had some time to think this through and have decided to upgrade Holly to a larger superideal cut diamond (ACA or BGD Signature-cut). That won't happen for a while though the wheel has started turning, haha. I'll still need to gather all the funds - and a lot of funds that will be (perhaps I'll sell some of my existing pieces) and wait for this honker of a diamond to materialise at the vendor's.

 

[Scandinavian]

Phoenix, I really like your friend and her diamonds....

 

[Phoenix]

Phoenix, I really like your friend and her diamonds....

Lol. Me too!!

 

[FeFeV]

Thank you! I've decided to upgrade Holly, but it may not happen for a while bc I'd need to wait for WF/ BGD to source a honker for me - just as well bc I need to save up furiously and perhaps sell some of my existing pieces. I *do* still want a new timepiece (my existing one has been in service for 3 months and I find myself really NEEDING to be able to tell the time). So, for sure, I'm getting a new watch, as one is really not enough/ not convenient when it goes off to be serviced. The only Q that remains is which one?

Can I add my little 2 cents with suggestions?

1. ANY iteration of the Piaget Limelight watch
2. Piaget Classique diamond bezel OR the white gold/diamond Piaget Polo
3. Franck Muller (ANY STYLE- But I'm gaga about the ENTIRE Color Dreams Collection)
4. Jaeger LeCoultre Rendezvous diamond bezel (Totally classy everyday watch that looks delicious with a leather or bracelet band)
5. Chopard Imperiale 40mm MOP face diamond bezel
6. Chopard 30mm happy sport with diamonds

Of course I'm totally living vicariously through you!

 

[Jambalaya]

Exciting! I understand the urge for a huge diamond. How big are you going to go? Can't wait to see it! Will you keep Holly or will you still wear her when you don't want to wear your biggest ring?

 

[Phoenix]

Can I add my little 2 cents with suggestions?

1. ANY iteration of the Piaget Limelight watch
2. Piaget Classique diamond bezel OR the white gold/diamond Piaget Polo
3. Franck Muller (ANY STYLE- But I'm gaga about the ENTIRE Color Dreams Collection)
4. Jaeger LeCoultre Rendezvous diamond bezel (Totally classy everyday watch that looks delicious with a leather or bracelet band)
5. Chopard Imperiale 40mm MOP face diamond bezel
6. Chopard 30mm happy sport with diamonds

Of course I'm totally living vicariously through you!

Thank you so much, FeFe. I'll have a thorough look and make my decision when I have the funds for one. They're all superb choices.

 

[Phoenix]

Exciting! I understand the urge for a huge diamond. How big are you going to go? Can't wait to see it! Will you keep Holly or will you still wear her when you don't want to wear your biggest ring?

I'm trying to go to 6ct this time and hopefully eventually to a 7ct.

I'll def have to trade in Holly - can't afford both, lol.

 

[autumngems]

Needs to hang in your circle of friends

 

[Phoenix]

So, turned out I got not one, but FOUR presents for my anniversary, hehe. They are:

1) Cartier plain regular YG Love bracelet
2) Cartier thin RG Love braceelet
3) Pair of oval earrings in YG
4) Pair of VCA Alhambra pave earrings in WG, vintage-sized.

Thank you for all those who contributed to this thread. It's been fun reading everyone's advice!

I think the upgrade to a larger, and am now thinking whiter diamond, prob a 6ct+ G VS1, will take place in 2020. Need to be VERY disciplined and not get sidetracked (well, the only other thing I'd like between now and then is a matching Alhambra bracelet or the magic pendant)....NOT getting sidetracked...{{Phoenix mumbles to herself, lol}}.

 

[Matthews1127]

So, turned out I got not one, but FOUR presents for my anniversary, hehe. They are:

1) Cartier plain regular YG Love bracelet
2) Cartier thin RG Love braceelet
3) Pair of oval earrings in YG
4) Pair of VCA Alhambra pave earrings in WG, vintage-sized.

Thank you for all those who contributed to this thread. It's been fun reading everyone's advice!

I think the upgrade to a larger, and am now thinking whiter diamond, prob a 6ct+ G VS1, will take place in 2020. Need to be VERY disciplined and not get sidetracked (well, the only other thing I'd like between now and then is a matching Alhambra bracelet or the magic pendant)....NOT getting sidetracked...{{Phoenix mumbles to herself, lol}}.

Congratulations!! Happy Anniversary!! Best of luck with your upgrade!! Fingers crossed you'll stick to your guns & not get sidetracked!!!

 

[december-fire]

Happy Anniversary to you and your DH!
Wishing you both many more years of love, laughter and good health!

My sense is that you are a very determined person.
But 2020?
Does it arrive earlier where you live?

Enjoy your wonderful gifts! Off to SMTB hoping to see photos!

 

[Phoenix]

Happy Anniversary to you and your DH!
Wishing you both many more years of love, laughter and good health!

My sense is that you are a very determined person.
But 2020?
Does it arrive earlier where you live?

Enjoy your wonderful gifts! Off to SMTB hoping to see photos!

Hahaha, I hope so!!

Re photos, I'm gonna update my Consolidated Collection thread, so everything will be in one place. Thank you for looking.