In my twenties, I was all about buying only bags and shoes. Now in my thirties, I am putting my money into fine jewelry. I appreciate the quality of VCA and Cartier pieces every time I look at them. VCA do the prettiest chains 🥰 I love the sweets.
Don't fool yourself into thinking fine jewelry is not the luxury purchase that purses and shoes are. I'm a jewelry lover saying so. You just need a few loved pieces, then put the rest of your discretionary income into the bank or into mutual funds, as it's the only true investment. Everything else mentioned is luxury spending.
I’m so glad you’ve fallen back in love with your Rolex watch, it’s a classic and so timeless. Your jewelry collection is beautiful and curated. Lovely.
I am considering getting one... I'm in Australia and I'll have to fly to Sydney to try them haha... I'm not sure if I should get the rose gold or yellow gold! I have a beautiful yellow gold watch but my glasses are rose gold... hmm
@@imalison Hi Alison, I'm in Queensland and can't get to a VCA store either!! What a bummer! I recently bought a rose gold Vintage Alhambra necklace (with diamonds) and am wondering if I should've got the yellow gold instead. They have the rose coming in June but no yellow gold stock :(. But it is reassuring to see you think the rose and yellow gold are very similar. I hope I love it when I see it! I am needing a lot of luck this year and I hope this will help!
@@chiayeehsu4970 Yes you can definitely mix metals. Even though I said I wasn't going to buy anything else, I did get a dainty Cartier necklace for the holidays and I bought it in yellow gold. I wear both together and you can't really tell the difference. Best wishes!!
Gorgeous collection love. Thanks to all of your amazing and informative videos, I have decided to carefully curate my luxury pieces, jewelry and clothing. I would rather have a few beautiful pieces that will last the test of time than pieces that will just collect dust. 💕
I also have the same bracelet and never took it off for almost a year I prefer it over any bangle I own cause it never gets scratches and very very comfortable for a daily use ❤️❤️
I LOVE this video concept - you have the most beautiful collection 😍 Also, it’s amazing how that beige top brightens up your face; I know the mentality of “black goes with everything” can make getting dressed feel effortless, but black is so draining on most skin tones. Having seen you in both, I’d opt for beige ever time (you look AMAZING), although I couldn’t wear it without looking like a bowl of porridge 😂.
Jewelry are indeed the finishing touch that elevate an outfit. Thank you for sharing your collection. It took me a long time to understand my taste (mostly dainty) but also to balance my athletic long lean frame with pieces that will bring my feminine side. I own diamonds and necklace studs (unbranded), VCA frivole mini set, VCA onyx vintage alhambra, VCA vintage gold Yellow, VCA perlee signature bracelet which i stack with a one motif onyx sweet alhambra, a few cartier pieces like the Small 6 diamonds Love which works perfectly fine for my personality amulette MOP , Messika Baby move and Mauboussin (Valentine) etc. Costume jewelry are usually statement earrings from a French house : Gavilanes. you have a beautiful collection and I can't wait to get the sweet alhambra vintage in yellow gold since onyx and mop are the least used in my daily wear. Love
Hi Stephanie,, thank you so much for sharing! You have such a beautiful jewelry collection 💛 How you do find the VCA perlee bracelet? It is quite comfortable to wear?xx
I am originally from Ghana and because we mine gold there the focus is more on the karats than the brands. 24k is most preferred and Jewellry are sold by weight with options for custom pieces. I am now in Australia and find it difficult to buy brand Jewellry because mostly they are 18k or less. I just can’t justify the price
Beautiful collection. I agree when it comes to diamonds. I have a couple of diamond bangles from a local jeweler who is a friend and I got a very good price for the quality. I tend to buy solitaire style diamond jewelry and I like to buy from Blue Niles. I get to pick the stones I want and the setting I want. I picked up a solitaire diamond necklace. I picked .50 carat VVS2 quality and D in color which is colorless in Ideal cut. Which is the best cut to maximize the amount of sparkles. All stone comes with an GIA certificate and 30 days return policy no questions ask so I feel secure buying from them.
You have very refined and sophisticated taste. Unfortunately in Asia, there are so many imitations of these jewellery pieces that I wont be willing to pay full retail price for them.
In the US, the GIA rates diamonds to help you understand the quality of the diamond on the four C's, as well as other features (like florescence). So, I don't see the need to pay the huge Tiffany premium. A quick look at the GIA certificate and 30 minutes reading up on the features of a diamond can ensure you get a great stone! So, we got my engagement from a local jeweler. In the US, the only places to definitely avoid are mall jewelery stores like Kay and Zales.
Oh my gosh I’m so glad I’m here early Eileen I just mentioned you in my video I posted yesterday you are amazing and I’m so glad that I got here on time
I am new to luxury shopping and to be honest I think I looked down on it as it seemed to frivolous. I like the way you speak and explain why you enjoy or do not wear the pieces you do. Your perspective is refreshing. Keep up the great work! I would love to get your opinion on buying jewelry from private sellers or resale.
hmmm personally I feel design is what drives the selling price of a piece of jewelry. Not willing to pay for simple studs at Tiffany. in fact not even online prices. I am located at Singapore and I go to a reputable goldsmith where they can custom make me pieces and each piece is priced per gram + workmanship.
@@monica5933 Hi I always wanted a Pyramid white gold earrings with diamonds. A jeweller from Esty quoted me an 8mm pair of earrings at USD 900. 80 diamonds. can't remember TCW. The jewellery shop I go to...Google Chong Lee Jewellery at Singapore. It's near Lavender MRT. Quoted me 4 grams of gold S$320. Diamonds $500. Workmanship $100 Singapore $. If actual work is less than 4 grams of gold, they will charge less. So I am expecting the bill to be S$920 and below. I have known them over 10 yrs. Don't ask them to copy Cartier love or VC perlee. Anything simple handmade is ok
I have a pair of diamond stud earrings instead of an engagement ring! I knew a ring would sit in its box and hardly be worn so earrings were the better choice as I rarely take them out. I love the MoP VCA pieces but the vintage size. Your collection is lovely.
Lil Rockapotamus i have a diamond engagement ring and i only wear it on weddings. i even changed the 4 prong setting to a bezel thinking it would work and i could wear it more often since the 4 prong gets on my childs clothes when i carry her (im a full time housewife with a 2yr old). i think diamond engagement rings are great when you dont have little kids around
I haven’t watched your videos in too long and it’s good to be back 😌 I hadn’t done any fine jewelry dives in RUclips that’s why 😂 But now I’m planning on getting the Sweet Alhambra 6 motif bracelet and found you again. I so love the texture on the the beautiful rose gold clovers!
Just subscribed to your channel . You have such a lovely collection . I've become interested in Cartier & Van Cleef recently . That rose gold necklace you have from Van Cleef looks so pretty . I have to get to the boutiques hopefully soon to look at everything in person . Thank you for your reviews .
Actually the Cartier necklaces are also very sparkly as the chain is cut with multi facets which glimmer in the light. Love my Cartier Diamant Legers necklace.
Don't let go of the long necklace. Maybe you can get a shorter chain for the pendent. It looks like it's separate and you can get something less delicate for the long chain. I wish my mom would have gotten Van Cleef jewelry years ago. They are classic and will never go out of style and show that you do have style. As far as the bracelet goes, yes, your taste very well may change when you're older. I Love your videos and I am now subscribed.
Thank you for your suggestions! I agree taste will change, in fact I was thinking to let go of the Rolex watch at one point but now I love it 💛 Welcome to my YT family xx
Such a lovely collection.😍 I really think that jewelries are one of the best investments one can have. I personally love love the VCA alhambra bracelet. And if I'm ever to own one in the future I might get either the mother of pearl (MOP) in whitegold or the alhambra in gold 😍❤
VCA mother of pearls are really beautiful, although I'm now even more drawn to their grey MOP, hopefully they will have the GMOP in the vintage alhambra earrings soon xx
@@ColourfulNoir my partner surprised me with a preloved piece in silver. It's a necklace with 3 small hearts attached to a pink cord. The 3 hearts also have a special meaning. One heart is his heart to me. The other two are from our two lovely cats that recently both passed away. We don't have children and my two cats were my babies. He also gave me 2 golden bracelets with silver (1 rose gold and 1 yellow gold) from "seeyoumemorial" jewelry with their ashes in it. I wear them every day so I have my both cats with me all the time
Great video! Your review of each piece and the reasons that they are your least or most used is very helpful in curating a collection. I still heart the Chanel classic stud earrings. Please let me know if you decide to sell them.
I really enjoyed seeing your fine jewelry collection. I'm a senior and have been collecting fine jewelry for more than 40 yrs. I am allergic to many metals so have never been able to buy costume jewelry. At this point I would guess that I have 50 to 60 pieces. I agree with you that diamond studs are a wise first choise. That was the first piece of fine jewelry that I purchased. The 2nd piece was a diamond pendant, then Akoya pearl studs, Akoya pearl strand, and I don't remember what order after that. I have always tried to be very careful to select classic pieces. You have made some very good choices. Other pieces that are classic and never go out of style are bangle bracelets, hoop earrings, and the love knot earrings that were gifted to you at Christmas. I bought my love knots way back in the 70s. With the exception of one or two pieces, I think your jewelry will pass the test of time. Be careful not to get trendy, I made that mistake a few times. You are off to a great start, thank you for sharing your collection , it's beautiful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me😊I really love hearing about others' collection and thoughts, so thank you so much for sharing your wonderful insights with me xx
Hi Eileen I really like your videos- and I have a soft spot for anyone called Eileen as it is my grandmother's name! Would you ever consider doing an in-depth review of the Palm Springs backpack? As I keep hearing there are issues with the zipper and I can't figure out if it's the bag for me. And I know you have impeccable taste and judgement xx
I'll add that to my to do list! I've not had any problem with the zipper to be honest, it took me just a little bit to get used to it but overall no major problem xx
I actually need an opinion. In terms of bracelet shape, do u gals think the cartier type ( minimalist flat and simple) looks nicer or a slightly rounded shape looks better? Sometimes I wonder if we are over influenced by the love bracelet that everybody needs 1 :)
Hello, do you swim in pools or beaches with your VCA hammered gold necklace? If you do, how has your necklace held up so far? Just wanted to know how durable the necklace is as I know that exposure to chlorine is quite harmful for jewelry.
My most worn items are my gold Rolex Oyster and my Omega 18k gold bamboo ring; I tend to swap them them over less and less these days, and working from home doesn't help. I have a vast collection of jewellery which I have purchased over many, many years but for some reason I always tend to reach for the same thing. Maybe I have just lost my enthusiasm! I don't want to sell any of it as I enjoy looking at it (haha) and I only have a son so he is not interested in inheriting it. First world problems Eileen...........🙈😀 Lastly, the first thing to come off when I get home (after my shoes) is my jewellery. I don't feel comfortable wearing expensive jewellery around the house. Is that just me?
I try to wear my jewellery pieces as much as I can but in the house many of them come off too, those house chores are easier to do with bare hands for sure lol xx
This was such a lovely video to watch. I just started uploading my videos and ordered an VCA alhambra MOP bracelet. I want to have mine resized but our city is going into lockdown tomorrow, so now I am not sure when I can get that done. 😔
Hi Eileen , I noticed you have the date just rolex watch and I am wondering if you can give me the idea should I get the white one tone or two tone rolex ? Thanks
Hi Eileen, I love your videos! It would be great to know your opinion of the van cleef vintage al hambra necklace. I'm not sure if I should get the sweet or vintage size. Do you think the vintage size can be wearable everyday? Thank you xx
For me the vintage alhambra pendant is a bit too noticeable as a daily necklace. I think if you already have a simple piece for daily wear, a vintage alhambra pendant might be worth looking into xx
Hi A, just to help give you a balanced/additional view, I got the vintage and honestly from a distance it's small enough to be understated but still big enough to get equal spotlight and not disappear with your clothes, hair and accessories, a perfect size. This also depends on your size also. If you're tiny like our gorgeous Eileen then either will work but forms being size 12, the sweet will be disproportionately small and be "swallowed up".
Very beautiful collection classic and timeless (dreaming collections for me :) I'm in love with your cartier diamond band stack with your wedding band. Would love to ask your suggestion I am buy diamond earring stud in total 1ct very good cut in E colour and I'm mix colour jewerly which one would you go for white gold or gold setting I'm torn to white gold but other side love gold too 🤦♀️ very appropriated ❤
Great review! I’m thinking of buying the Cartier love ring (the thin version) and I’m wondering between rose gold and yellow gold. I love rose gold but I’m worried the rose gold will change its color. What would you recommend :)?
What a beautiful collection, Eileen 😍! Love all of your pieces ❤! Btw, with me, it was the other way around: my first love was jewellery, then handbags / SLGs 😉🤗.
I don't think u can get that pair of chanel earrings at the boutique anymore. A few years back my fren was looking for them. But maybe u should sell them away. I sold mine 2 months back at 80% retail which was not too bad
Thank you for wonderful videos Eileen. I’ve been binge watching your channel last few days. You have a beautiful jewellery collection! How long have you owned the Hermes leather bracelets? I’ve heard gold or palladium playing can wear off over time. Did you find that to be an issue with the Hermes bracelet hardware?
Hi Fiona, all my Hermes pieces are still looking quite good. Seeing they are leather pieces, I always make sure to remove them before going into shower or to bed so they are still holding up really well xx
Colourful Noir thanks Eileen for the detailed response about your experience with these items. They are looking to be a good investment so I’ll put them on my wish list.
Hi 👋🏻, I find your videos really interesting and thoughtful. You have mentioned a really interesting point with the difference of width between the cartier love ring (with and without diamond). As it is still difficult to get and try in store 😬, would you mind mesure the width difference between the two (I can’t find this information anywhere) it will really help me to make my mind about these rings before buying 😉 .... Thank you very much !!! Have a great day 😊💕💕💕
Eileen who has ur experience been w VCA’s rose gold? Does it fade slightly or the years? I just bought the gray MOP Alhambra necklace and although I love the gray mop I’m having second thought about rose gold if it’s a tad too rosy for me against my skin tone. Can’t decide rather to keep or exchange.
Hi Elieen Ive watched this veideo over and over again. (I had diff interests at different times) This time I am contemplating to buy VCA 5 motifs bracelet. Do you still not reaching for hammered 5 motifs? I wonder if you still have the same thought or wear it more often now.
Hello Eillen, can you tell me how many grams of gold is the VCA 5 motiv braclet? I am thinking about getting one and I want to compare it to thin love and thin just un clu :)
Hi Eileen, do you wear your watch fitted or loosely? I just got the same combination in yellow gold and steel, and got sa to remove 6 links. It fits snug and i like it for this watch, tho i am used to wearing my watch loosely. Would love to hear from you 😊
In my twenties, I was all about buying only bags and shoes. Now in my thirties, I am putting my money into fine jewelry. I appreciate the quality of VCA and Cartier pieces every time I look at them. VCA do the prettiest chains 🥰 I love the sweets.
Thanks for sharing!! I think the VCA sweet alhambra are so classy and versatile too xx
Don't fool yourself into thinking fine jewelry is not the luxury purchase that purses and shoes are. I'm a jewelry lover saying so. You just need a few loved pieces, then put the rest of your discretionary income into the bank or into mutual funds, as it's the only true investment. Everything else mentioned is luxury spending.
I’m so glad you’ve fallen back in love with your Rolex watch, it’s a classic and so timeless. Your jewelry collection is beautiful and curated. Lovely.
Thank you so much! I'm glad I didn't sell it too, it's such as beautiful timepiece xx
I am also liking my Rolex watch a little more lately. So clean and simple design
My rose gold sweet Alhambra brought me so much good luck this year so far. So grateful that I never want another piece of jewelry again.
Wonderful! Alhambras are supposed to bring good luck, I hope yours will continue to bring you goodness in life xx
I am considering getting one... I'm in Australia and I'll have to fly to Sydney to try them haha... I'm not sure if I should get the rose gold or yellow gold! I have a beautiful yellow gold watch but my glasses are rose gold... hmm
@@reneecrotty6910 The rose and the yellow gold are very very similar. The rose might be a bit warmer. I never take mine off.
@@imalison Hi Alison, I'm in Queensland and can't get to a VCA store either!! What a bummer! I recently bought a rose gold Vintage Alhambra necklace (with diamonds) and am wondering if I should've got the yellow gold instead. They have the rose coming in June but no yellow gold stock :(. But it is reassuring to see you think the rose and yellow gold are very similar. I hope I love it when I see it! I am needing a lot of luck this year and I hope this will help!
@@chiayeehsu4970 Yes you can definitely mix metals. Even though I said I wasn't going to buy anything else, I did get a dainty Cartier necklace for the holidays and I bought it in yellow gold. I wear both together and you can't really tell the difference. Best wishes!!
I agree , there’s no need to go luxury name brand for simple prices where no one can tell where it’s from
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Loved this fine jewellery review! I can tell you're a sophisticated woman with your taste and thoughts 💕
Oh thank you!xx
Gorgeous collection love. Thanks to all of your amazing and informative videos, I have decided to carefully curate my luxury pieces, jewelry and clothing. I would rather have a few beautiful pieces that will last the test of time than pieces that will just collect dust. 💕
It makes me so happy to hear you enjoy my content xx
I also have the same bracelet and never took it off for almost a year I prefer it over any bangle I own cause it never gets scratches and very very comfortable for a daily use ❤️❤️
I totally agree! It's such a wonderful forever piece xx
VCA jewelry is on my wish list. Your collection is so chic and timeless!
Thank you! What pieces are on your wish list? xx
The Tiffany and Co. Ring is STUNNING! It makes me sad to hear that it's one of your least used items
It really is a beautiful ring, hopefully I'll start wearing it more xx
Loved the video btw you have a very calm soothing voice it went well with the video
Oh thank you so much 😇
Beautiful mindfully curated collection! Perfect mix of feminine and edgy designer pieces!
Thank you so much!xx
The most beautiful collection. ❤️❤️I agree with you to purchase fine jewelry
Thank you so much 😊
I LOVE this video concept - you have the most beautiful collection 😍
Also, it’s amazing how that beige top brightens up your face; I know the mentality of “black goes with everything” can make getting dressed feel effortless, but black is so draining on most skin tones.
Having seen you in both, I’d opt for beige ever time (you look AMAZING), although I couldn’t wear it without looking like a bowl of porridge 😂.
Thank you so much for your compliment xx
Jewelry are indeed the finishing touch that elevate an outfit. Thank you for sharing your collection. It took me a long time to understand my taste (mostly dainty) but also to balance my athletic long lean frame with pieces that will bring my feminine side. I own diamonds and necklace studs (unbranded), VCA frivole mini set, VCA onyx vintage alhambra, VCA vintage gold Yellow, VCA perlee signature bracelet which i stack with a one motif onyx sweet alhambra, a few cartier pieces like the Small 6 diamonds Love which works perfectly fine for my personality amulette MOP , Messika Baby move and Mauboussin (Valentine) etc. Costume jewelry are usually statement earrings from a French house : Gavilanes. you have a beautiful collection and I can't wait to get the sweet alhambra vintage in yellow gold since onyx and mop are the least used in my daily wear. Love
Hi Stephanie,, thank you so much for sharing! You have such a beautiful jewelry collection 💛 How you do find the VCA perlee bracelet? It is quite comfortable to wear?xx
I was looking at the Cartier love ring, and I'm so glad I came back to watch your review!
I am originally from Ghana and because we mine gold there the focus is more on the karats than the brands. 24k is most preferred and Jewellry are sold by weight with options for custom pieces. I am now in Australia and find it difficult to buy brand Jewellry because mostly they are 18k or less. I just can’t justify the price
Thanks for sharing!xx
beautiful collection very well curated, elegant, and classic!
Thank you so much!xx
Beautiful collection. I agree when it comes to diamonds. I have a couple of diamond bangles from a local jeweler who is a friend and I got a very good price for the quality. I tend to buy solitaire style diamond jewelry and I like to buy from Blue Niles. I get to pick the stones I want and the setting I want. I picked up a solitaire diamond necklace. I picked .50 carat VVS2 quality and D in color which is colorless in Ideal cut. Which is the best cut to maximize the amount of sparkles. All stone comes with an GIA certificate and 30 days return policy no questions ask so I feel secure buying from them.
Thank you for sharing! I have a friend who bought his wife a diamond ring from Blue Nile and she was delighted to say the least xx
Colourful Noir Glad your friend is happy with her Blue Nile purchase.
My fren bought a 1.6 carat diamond ring for 40k SGD$. During those times diamond prices were high. I thought it was quite daring to do online.
I like the Rolex and Cartier ring. Its worth and timeless and best gift for our child later.
You have very refined and sophisticated taste. Unfortunately in Asia, there are so many imitations of these jewellery pieces that I wont be willing to pay full retail price for them.
You might change your mind trying them out in the store 💛
I agree that VCA makes the best chain!!!
In the US, the GIA rates diamonds to help you understand the quality of the diamond on the four C's, as well as other features (like florescence). So, I don't see the need to pay the huge Tiffany premium. A quick look at the GIA certificate and 30 minutes reading up on the features of a diamond can ensure you get a great stone! So, we got my engagement from a local jeweler. In the US, the only places to definitely avoid are mall jewelery stores like Kay and Zales.
Thank you so much for sharing, it's really interesting to hear about shopping experiences in other countries xx
James Allen has gorgeous diamonds. GIA certified and less expensive than tiffs for the same diamond
Oh my gosh I’m so glad I’m here early Eileen I just mentioned you in my video I posted yesterday you are amazing and I’m so glad that I got here on time
Yay! Thank you!xx
Colourful Noir pleasure 💕
VCA chain is really stunning it definitely shines effortlessly compare to other brands ❤️
It really is! xx
I am new to luxury shopping and to be honest I think I looked down on it as it seemed to frivolous. I like the way you speak and explain why you enjoy or do not wear the pieces you do. Your perspective is refreshing. Keep up the great work! I would love to get your opinion on buying jewelry from private sellers or resale.
Thank you so much for your support, Jasmine xx
Thanks for sharing your jewelry favs. I love Hermes bracelets. Hope you and your loved ones are doing well. Stay safe Eileen!
Hi Jessica, it's nice to see you here again 💛 Stay well and safe xx
hmmm personally I feel design is what drives the selling price of a piece of jewelry. Not willing to pay for simple studs at Tiffany. in fact not even online prices. I am located at Singapore and I go to a reputable goldsmith where they can custom make me pieces and each piece is priced per gram + workmanship.
Thank you for sharing! Really love hearing thoughts about jewelry form my viewers 💛
Stylehard recommends going to a jeweller whom can do custom jewelry. But she is based in the US.
can i know which goldsmith you go too? :) and hows the price like?
@@monica5933 Hi I always wanted a Pyramid white gold earrings with diamonds. A jeweller from Esty quoted me an 8mm pair of earrings at USD 900. 80 diamonds. can't remember TCW. The jewellery shop I go to...Google Chong Lee Jewellery at Singapore. It's near Lavender MRT. Quoted me 4 grams of gold S$320. Diamonds $500. Workmanship $100 Singapore $. If actual work is less than 4 grams of gold, they will charge less. So I am expecting the bill to be S$920 and below. I have known them over 10 yrs. Don't ask them to copy Cartier love or VC perlee. Anything simple handmade is ok
most impt they make me what I want. I don't have to waste time searching. Cheaper price and bigger diamonds makes me happy
Your videos are so pleasant to watch 👋🌸 and this was so nice as i am also into rose gold recently
Thank you so much! It really means a lot you enjoy my content xx
I have a pair of diamond stud earrings instead of an engagement ring! I knew a ring would sit in its box and hardly be worn so earrings were the better choice as I rarely take them out. I love the MoP VCA pieces but the vintage size. Your collection is lovely.
Thank you so much!!! VCA recently released the grey MOP, I'm drooling lol xx
Lil Rockapotamus i have a diamond engagement ring and i only wear it on weddings. i even changed the 4 prong setting to a bezel thinking it would work and i could wear it more often since the 4 prong gets on my childs clothes when i carry her (im a full time housewife with a 2yr old). i think diamond engagement rings are great when you dont have little kids around
Omg I love this video ❤️ I wear the same necklace Its so elegant and I love to layer it with other necklaces it makes it stand out even more
Would love to know what necklaces you stack it with! xx
Colourful Noir recently the new vintage gmop necklace or bvlgari diva in mop it matches so well cause it has a rose gold chain ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing you have a beautiful timeless collection.
Thank you xx
You're welcome
I haven’t watched your videos in too long and it’s good to be back 😌 I hadn’t done any fine jewelry dives in RUclips that’s why 😂 But now I’m planning on getting the Sweet Alhambra 6 motif bracelet and found you again. I so love the texture on the the beautiful rose gold clovers!
lovely stuff. I like fine jewellery.
look very elegant
Thank you so much 😊
Nice video! Thanks for sharing your collection.
Thanks for watching!xx
Fabulous collection. I just love all of them.
Thank you so much xx
Love 💕 your videos as they are always so informative. ☺️🤗🥰
Thank you so much!! It really means a lot xx
Love your collection of fine jewellery 🌹
Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed your honest opinions on all your pieces! ; )
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! xx
Just subscribed to your channel . You have such a lovely collection . I've become interested in Cartier & Van Cleef recently . That rose gold necklace you have from Van Cleef looks so pretty . I have to get to the boutiques hopefully soon to look at everything in person . Thank you for your reviews .
Welcome on board, Linda xx
Beautiful collection my lady! ✨😍✨ cost per wear is better with jewelry than handbags. 👍🏼😘😘😘Sandy
Absolutely!! And they're not a lot more water friendly too lol xx
I like your style and really appreciate your input!
I never considered diamond earrings from Tiffany’s I will have to check them out.
Actually the Cartier necklaces are also very sparkly as the chain is cut with multi facets which glimmer in the light. Love my Cartier Diamant Legers necklace.
The Cartier Diamant Legers necklace is really a beautiful piece, enjoy it in good health xx
Don't let go of the long necklace. Maybe you can get a shorter chain for the pendent. It looks like it's separate and you can get something less delicate for the long chain. I wish my mom would have gotten Van Cleef jewelry years ago. They are classic and will never go out of style and show that you do have style. As far as the bracelet goes, yes, your taste very well may change when you're older. I Love your videos and I am now subscribed.
Thank you for your suggestions! I agree taste will change, in fact I was thinking to let go of the Rolex watch at one point but now I love it 💛 Welcome to my YT family xx
@@ColourfulNoir I know, I told you not to back then. I remember your husband bought it for you. Thank you for your reply.
I’m a guy and i wear my VCA bracelets (5 motif vintage alhambra in chalcedony and another one in mother of pearl) everyday. i think they’re unisex :)
Thank you for sharing!! I'm sure they look amazing on you 😇
I’ve been eyeing the chalcedony pieces
Beautiful collection!👌💗
Thank you!! 😊
Such a lovely collection.😍 I really think that jewelries are one of the best investments one can have. I personally love love the VCA alhambra bracelet. And if I'm ever to own one in the future I might get either the mother of pearl (MOP) in whitegold or the alhambra in gold 😍❤
VCA mother of pearls are really beautiful, although I'm now even more drawn to their grey MOP, hopefully they will have the GMOP in the vintage alhambra earrings soon xx
Beautiful collection!
Thank you!xx
You have a beautiful collection of items. I am a new subscriber and am enjoying your videos very much.
Thank you so much!xx
Beautiful collection. I recently got my first "Pomellato" piece. This is also an amazing brand you should consider
I'll check it out! I would love to know what you got for your first piece 💛
@@ColourfulNoir my partner surprised me with a preloved piece in silver. It's a necklace with 3 small hearts attached to a pink cord. The 3 hearts also have a special meaning. One heart is his heart to me. The other two are from our two lovely cats that recently both passed away. We don't have children and my two cats were my babies. He also gave me 2 golden bracelets with silver (1 rose gold and 1 yellow gold) from "seeyoumemorial" jewelry with their ashes in it. I wear them every day so I have my both cats with me all the time
I’m interested in the Dior if you sell!!
Your jewelry collection is my taste 💯💯💯
Hi Mary, thank you so much! Sorry to let you know my Dior earrings are now sold xx
Colourful Noir thank you!
Colourful Noir do you normally sell your items? Do you have a pre loved store? 👛💍
Great video! Your review of each piece and the reasons that they are your least or most used is very helpful in curating a collection. I still heart the Chanel classic stud earrings. Please let me know if you decide to sell them.
Hi Sherrice, please get in touch contact@colourfulnoir.com 💛
Beautiful collection ❤️ I fully agree on Pavé love ring in RG ! I tried it on in March and gosh how much i regret not getting it 😭
Hi Fatma, thank you for sharing! What metal did you try on?xx
Colourful Noir rose gold ! Stunning ❤️😭🙏🏾
I really enjoyed seeing your fine jewelry collection. I'm a senior and have been collecting fine jewelry for more than 40 yrs. I am allergic to many metals so have never been able to buy costume jewelry. At this point I would guess that I have 50 to 60 pieces. I agree with you that diamond studs are a wise first choise. That was the first piece of fine jewelry that I purchased. The 2nd piece was a diamond pendant, then Akoya pearl studs, Akoya pearl strand, and I don't remember what order after that. I have always tried to be very careful to select classic pieces. You have made some very good choices. Other pieces that are classic and never go out of style are bangle bracelets, hoop earrings, and the love knot earrings that were gifted to you at Christmas. I bought my love knots way back in the 70s. With the exception of one or two pieces, I think your jewelry will pass the test of time. Be careful not to get trendy, I made that mistake a few times. You are off to a great start, thank you for sharing your collection , it's beautiful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me😊I really love hearing about others' collection and thoughts, so thank you so much for sharing your wonderful insights with me xx
you are such an elegant lady. i love your videos ❤️
Thank you so much!xx
Hi Eileen I really like your videos- and I have a soft spot for anyone called Eileen as it is my grandmother's name! Would you ever consider doing an in-depth review of the Palm Springs backpack? As I keep hearing there are issues with the zipper and I can't figure out if it's the bag for me. And I know you have impeccable taste and judgement xx
I'll add that to my to do list! I've not had any problem with the zipper to be honest, it took me just a little bit to get used to it but overall no major problem xx
Stunning collection 🧡
Thank you!! 😊
I actually need an opinion. In terms of bracelet shape, do u gals think the cartier type ( minimalist flat and simple) looks nicer or a slightly rounded shape looks better? Sometimes I wonder if we are over influenced by the love bracelet that everybody needs 1 :)
Would love to hear what everyone says xx
great video! I do think that simple diamond pieces really have no need for a brand as long as they come with a GIA cert
I'm a bit late to the game but that's definitely the direction I'm heading for now xx
Hello, do you swim in pools or beaches with your VCA hammered gold necklace? If you do, how has your necklace held up so far? Just wanted to know how durable the necklace is as I know that exposure to chlorine is quite harmful for jewelry.
You have at least 3 accents Hahaha! Thanks for the video!!
Why not celebrate diversity I thought 😁
You should check out Blue Nile for diamonds and customize rings. Their price is excellent for the quality they offer :)
Thanks for the tip! I've heard about them quite a bit as one of my husband's friends was shopping for an engagement ring xx
Would you ever get a diamond tennis bracelet? I love your style!! Thank you for sharing such a great collection!
Hi Diana, I'm more drawn to bangles for some reason, so I think I might add another bangle instead xx
@@ColourfulNoir Thank you for your response!!
Beautiful collection! The Collier de Chien rose gold bracelet is high up on my current wishlist.
You'll love the Hermes CDC xx
Love your collection, i invest too in fine jewellery 🥰
Thank you Isabel xx
See your sweet Alhambra necklace what is this one called like is it hammered
Hello! Could you talk about engagement rings? diamonds solitaires?
Beautiful collection, loved seeing some rose gold pieces🥰
Thank you so much 😊
My most worn items are my gold Rolex Oyster and my Omega 18k gold bamboo ring; I tend to swap them them over less and less these days, and working from home doesn't help. I have a vast collection of jewellery which I have purchased over many, many years but for some reason I always tend to reach for the same thing. Maybe I have just lost my enthusiasm! I don't want to sell any of it as I enjoy looking at it (haha) and I only have a son so he is not interested in inheriting it. First world problems Eileen...........🙈😀 Lastly, the first thing to come off when I get home (after my shoes) is my jewellery. I don't feel comfortable wearing expensive jewellery around the house. Is that just me?
I try to wear my jewellery pieces as much as I can but in the house many of them come off too, those house chores are easier to do with bare hands for sure lol xx
This was such a lovely video to watch. I just started uploading my videos and ordered an VCA alhambra MOP bracelet. I want to have mine resized but our city is going into lockdown tomorrow, so now I am not sure when I can get that done. 😔
Hi Eileen , I noticed you have the date just rolex watch and I am wondering if you can give me the idea should I get the white one tone or two tone rolex ? Thanks
I am thinking of cataloging all my jewelry. I was going to add a photo of each piece. Do you have any suggestions?
Hi Eileen, I love your videos! It would be great to know your opinion of the van cleef vintage al hambra necklace. I'm not sure if I should get the sweet or vintage size. Do you think the vintage size can be wearable everyday? Thank you xx
For me the vintage alhambra pendant is a bit too noticeable as a daily necklace. I think if you already have a simple piece for daily wear, a vintage alhambra pendant might be worth looking into xx
Hi A, just to help give you a balanced/additional view, I got the vintage and honestly from a distance it's small enough to be understated but still big enough to get equal spotlight and not disappear with your clothes, hair and accessories, a perfect size. This also depends on your size also. If you're tiny like our gorgeous Eileen then either will work but forms being size 12, the sweet will be disproportionately small and be "swallowed up".
How does Van Cleef rose gold compare to Cartier rose gold? And has the colour faded/stayed the same for both brands rose gold?
I've not had any issues with shade fading as yet with both brands, but I do personally prefer the rose gold from Cartier xx
Very beautiful collection classic and timeless (dreaming collections for me :) I'm in love with your cartier diamond band stack with your wedding band. Would love to ask your suggestion
I am buy diamond earring stud in total 1ct very good cut in E colour and I'm mix colour jewerly which one would you go for white gold or gold setting I'm torn to white gold but other side love gold too 🤦♀️ very appropriated ❤
For a pair of simple diamond studs, my heart is more drawn to white gold or platinum 💛
@@ColourfulNoir thank you so much i think i can make decisions now 😁☺️😘😍 white gold timeless
Great review! I’m thinking of buying the Cartier love ring (the thin version) and I’m wondering between rose gold and yellow gold. I love rose gold but I’m worried the rose gold will change its color. What would you recommend :)?
My rose gold pieces still look pretty decent 💛
What a beautiful collection, Eileen 😍! Love all of your pieces ❤!
Btw, with me, it was the other way around: my first love was jewellery, then handbags / SLGs 😉🤗.
Would love to peek into your fine jewellery collection! xx
Hello, did you do extension on your VCA sweet rose gold necklace? Thank you
What’s your thought about the Cartier Babylove necklace in rose gold?
For some reason I'm not very drawn to the love necklaces. I always wonder if the two joint love rings would feel comfortable as a pendant xx
Beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
You're so elegant 💕
Thank you so much xx
I don't think u can get that pair of chanel earrings at the boutique anymore. A few years back my fren was looking for them. But maybe u should sell them away. I sold mine 2 months back at 80% retail which was not too bad
I think I might let my Chanel earrings too, I've not been wearing them for years xx
Love your collection. It's timeless
Thank you for wonderful videos Eileen. I’ve been binge watching your channel last few days. You have a beautiful jewellery collection! How long have you owned the Hermes leather bracelets? I’ve heard gold or palladium playing can wear off over time. Did you find that to be an issue with the Hermes bracelet hardware?
Hi Fiona, all my Hermes pieces are still looking quite good. Seeing they are leather pieces, I always make sure to remove them before going into shower or to bed so they are still holding up really well xx
Colourful Noir thanks Eileen for the detailed response about your experience with these items. They are looking to be a good investment so I’ll put them on my wish list.
Hi 👋🏻, I find your videos really interesting and thoughtful. You have mentioned a really interesting point with the difference of width between the cartier love ring (with and without diamond). As it is still difficult to get and try in store 😬, would you mind mesure the width difference between the two (I can’t find this information anywhere) it will really help me to make my mind about these rings before buying 😉 .... Thank you very much !!! Have a great day 😊💕💕💕
Hi the original is less than 1mm but the pave one is about 1.5 xx
Colourful Noir Thank you very much 🙏🏻
Is the rose gold of van cleef very pink or subtle like the Cartier .Thank you
I would say the VCA rose gold is a bit more pink than the Cartier one xx
Is this can wear while bathing??thanks
Eileen who has ur experience been w VCA’s rose gold? Does it fade slightly or the years? I just bought the gray MOP Alhambra necklace and although I love the gray mop I’m having second thought about rose gold if it’s a tad too rosy for me against my skin tone. Can’t decide rather to keep or exchange.
Hi Kay, the rose gold on my VCA pieces still look pretty good. I wear the sweet alhambra a lot too, and it's holding up really good xx
What size is the Hermes bracelet you had on on this video? Is this the Clic Clac H or the Clic H? The size of this looks like in between of the two.
Hi just want your thoughts on durability of rose gold in VCA , does it tarnish/ fade/ scratch easily compared to yellow gold?
Hi Eileen! Do you wear your rose gold VCA necklace for shower etc?
Yes I do! xx
Hi Elieen Ive watched this veideo over and over again. (I had diff interests at different times) This time I am contemplating to buy VCA 5 motifs bracelet. Do you still not reaching for hammered 5 motifs? I wonder if you still have the same thought or wear it more often now.
I am interested in the Dior piece that you’re selling
Hi Sean, you can find more details here xx
colourfulnoir.com/cleansing-my-closet-blog-sale-2020/
Hello Eillen, can you tell me how many grams of gold is the VCA 5 motiv braclet? I am thinking about getting one and I want to compare it to thin love and thin just un clu :)
I just found your channel. You’re sweet, lovely and very engaging. I hope your channel grows and grows and grows.
Thank you so much xx
Thank you for showing us, I’m inspired by vca it’s in my Wishlist, may I know how much was the necklace? Thanks
Hi you should be able to find the price here
bit.ly/3gUcExh
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I am interested in your Dior earrings
Hi Paula, please find more info about the Dior earrings on my blog colourfulnoir.com/cleansing-my-closet-blog-sale-2020/
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What brand is your wedding ring from?
It's from Mappin and Webb xx
Hi Eileen, do you wear your watch fitted or loosely? I just got the same combination in yellow gold and steel, and got sa to remove 6 links. It fits snug and i like it for this watch, tho i am used to wearing my watch loosely. Would love to hear from you 😊
I am interested in the classic Chanel stud earring.
Please get in touch contact@colourfulnoir.com xx