Jewelry

[cosmic1]

Rac1, I find the bronzo to be durable. It's better than anything plated, because the plating always wears off. I've not seen anything like that with the bronzo.

[Boehm Collector]

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@cosmic1 wrote:
Rac1, I find the bronzo to be durable. It's better than anything plated, because the plating always wears off. I've not seen anything like that with the bronzo.

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I guess everyone has different experiences.  I purchased two pieces of Bronzo Italia when it was first introduced. Both tarnished. I did not use jewlery cleaner until after they tarnished. But the cleaner had absolutely no effect on them. Will never buy another piece of Bronzo Italia. I will save my money to purchase real gold jewlery (no resin filled, plated or clad)

[esmeraldagooch]

I don't buy jeweley that can't be sized or repaired. I like the option to either melt down for new design possibilities or for cash. You don't have to be "rich" to buy quality gold jewelry just savy.

[misschristy]

I agree.  They have gone way overboard with filled jewelry.  I own a few pieces of bronzo and that's enough.  Of course, you the OP has to get snarky comments.  No one can have an opinion anymore.

[lulu2]

Most people buy jewelry because they like it.  Few are thinking whether or not they will be able to sell it in the future.

[cerb]

I think that the OP is bringing up a good point, whether you agree with it entirely or not.  I don't mind buying costume jewelry if it's really cheap.  If I'm going to spend a more substantial amount of money, I want the piece to be timeless, wear well, and be repairable.

As for resale - I have never purchased a piece of jewelry planning to resale it.  But you know...sometimes things happen.  As the Great Recession showed us, a person might find themselves in a position where they are forced to sell their jewelry.  Never say never.  I keep that in mind when making jewelry purchases.

[Tinkrbl44]

I would never purchase any piece of jewelry thinking I could sell it later for a better price ...... MAYBE I would consider who I would leave it to in my will, but that's another story.

By the way ..........   why would anyone RESENT being thought of as wealthy ??

[Kalli]

 From the time I got my first piece of 14K as an 8 yr old, I've always loved the real thing.  That's never changed for me.

I have a few pieces of fashion jewelry and some sterling silver that I enjoy wearing, too.

Life's short.  No need to put down folks for their preferences.  Buy what you want without being critical of others.

[rac71]

FlowershopGirl,

Unfortunately, I am allergic to stainless steel. So much so, that since my piercing studs were stainless, I started out my pierced earrings experience with an infection. It's a good idea, but the reaction starts very quickly. Sometimes I can't wear a wristwatch, it's so bad.

[Nuttmeg]

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@chrystaltree wrote:

It appears that you ladies are wealthy and can spend whatever you choose to spend on your jewelry. Money is not a factor for you and you expect to sell what you buy.  I don't have that type of life.  My jewelry, even gold, is not an investment.  I'm not in the jewery business.  I buy pieces to wear and enjoy and since I work for a living and like other things like vacations and clothes and nice restaurants; I won't pay today's gold prices.  So, silcone filled gold and gold over silver and Bronzo work for me.  I get my gold look without sinking a fortune in my jewelry box.  And I get to fill up my jewelry box. 

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Many ladies brought quality pieces 10-15 years ago. Today, with inflation you have a piece that has increased in value 3 times. I like quality pieces not quanity.