Van Cleef and Arpels necklace

[doberman]

I posted this in the VCA thread, but it was for a special occasion; I thought I might give it a thread of its own.

I'm turning 60 next month. So I thought I'd treat myself to this necklace:

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Gorgeous!!!!! Happy Birthday! You do not look 60, holy moly! Congrats on that beautiful piece. The blue brings out your eyes!

 

[lovedogs]

Omg amazing!!!!

 

[LLJsmom]

Isn't that blue agate is so amazingly pretty, and stunning on you. I love it with your YG frivole earrings. Congratulations and very Happy Birthday! And many many more!

 

[OdetteOdile]

I absolutely love it!! Looks so pretty with your blue eyes! Happy birthday!

 

[CMN]

Gorgeous and it looks beautiful on you. You look at least 10 years younger

 

[m-2-b]

What a memorable gift for your 60th! I love the blue agate on you, especially in combination with your Frivole earrings!

 

[yssie]

A very happy 60th! And if you hadn’t told us that I’d have guessed so much younger!

The blue and YG flatters your complexion beautifully I like this better for you than the large Frivole pendant too. I don’t go for super matchy looks, usually - love your pairing here

 

[elizat]

Beautiful and happy birthday! You don't look 60 either. I would like to look like that at 60!

 

[Ally T]

Absolutely love the blue & rich gold on you It's perfect!

Happy Birthday, lovely lady!

 

[Sparkles88]

Happy 60th Birthday! You look gorgeous and very youthful, what’s your secret?

What a gorgeous gift to celebrate your special day, enjoy!

 

[DorotheaBrooke]

Beautiful! Looks perfect on you with your Frivole earrings. Happy birthday!

 

[Catmom]

Gorgeous and happy birthday!

 

[doberman]

@Sprinkles&Stones
@lovedogs
@LLJsmom
@OdetteOdile
@CMN
@m-2-b
@yssie
@elizat
@Ally T
@Sparkles88
@DorotheaBrooke
@Catmom

Thank you all so much! The necklace makes turning 60 next month a little less painful. As for not looking my age, the photos were taken without a filter on my less than amazing Galaxy 10+ phone. These were the only ones that weren't blurry...but the blurry ones probably looked better lol.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Beautiful! You look radiant and your new necklace is gorgeous! Love the blue against your skin tone. Enjoy and happy birthday!

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Wow!! Beautiful necklace and beautiful face!
You don't look a day over 40!

 

[Phoenix]

Beautiful necklace. Beautiful skin too. You look way younger than your age.

May I ask what you use for your skincare? or is it just genetics?

 

[missy]

Gorgeous! Happy birthday @doberman. Wear in good health and blingy joy.

 

[Slickk]

Happy birthday! I love your new necklace so much! The blue is simply divine and it looks so fab on your young self!! You look amazing!! Enjoy!

 

[Calliecake]

The necklace and blue color looks beautiful on you Doberman!!! It looks stunning with your hair, eyes and skin coloring. Can you also please start a thread on what you use for skin care? Happy upcoming Birthday!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Beautiful choice for a special birthday gift! Happy birthday!

 

[doberman]

@diamondseeker2006
@Calliecake
@Slick1
@missy
@Phoenix
@Rubies-R-Me
@RunningwithScissors

Thank you all, you're very kind! And I haven't used any filters on the photos lol. I love the necklace and am plotting on getting the bracelet. I'd like to wear them at my son's wedding in June. My DIL to be is Indian, so I will be wearing a sari too, at her request; the plan is to get one that matches the necklace.

So far as skincare, I am a fanatic, have been since I was 17. I use various products, LaMer, Dermalogica, Peter Thomas Roth, Skinceuticals - and I've been a tretinoin user since my 30s. I've also started red light therapy. I do think genetics plays a part, along with good home care and lots of hydration. By my age my mother had a face-lift and blephoplasty. I'm too scared to get botox, let alone fillers or surgery, so I'm pretty zealous in my home care.