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Jewelry Purchase Regrets?

grammarqueen — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 12:07:26 GMT

I purchased an Imperial Pearls freshwater multi-colored necklace and earring set from HSN back during their birthday month in July. It is beautiful and flawless, but since it arrived, I haven't worn it once because it just doesn't go with the casual style of clothes and the necklines (polo) I usually wear. I have many printed tops, and the necklace would look too "busy" if I wore them together. I am thinking of maybe just sending the necklace back and keeping the earrings, but I really bought them to go together, and frankly, I like the look and price of Honora much better.

I called, and I have until the end of September to return them, and I'll make my decision. I'm not asking whether you guys think I should return them or not. I was just curious if any of you have bought jewelry that there is nothing wrong with, but has just sat in your drawer because it just doesn't go with your style or your clothes. Thanks!

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 12:12:29 GMT

I was looking in my jewelry box and I have bought so much through the years that I don't use. I now only wear jewelry that has special meaning to me and that is very few pieces. I have so much Ripka that is the good old quality that I think is beautiful, but just don't wear. Priorities and values change in life.

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millieshops — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 12:54:37 GMT

I think all of us who have lots of jewelry have pieces we seldom wear and regret paying for, but we also have pieces we used to love wearing and now they just don't fit into our current lifestyle.

As for buying pieces and never wearing them? -- one of the best observations about that I remember reading was that "we often buy for the life we want to have, not for the life we're actually living." I do longer remember whether the writer was talking about jewlery or clothes, but does it matter?

@grammarqueenI have a hard time passing up pearls (much better now that Lisa is gone!), but I'd send those pearls back. You are not in love with them.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:09:01 GMT

I have a whole jewel box full of yellow gold pieces, and these days all I wear is white metal. I'm not sure why, my taste just changed. I sold some gold, but the rest just sits there.

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esmeraldagooch — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:18:19 GMT

I am no help grammarqueen. I wear Tahitian pearls almost every day at home and the store. WALMART. Is it the length or the style you don't like. Restringing them to a shorter length may be easier for your lifestyle. If not send them back. Pearl earrings go fine with nothing else.

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drizzellla — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:18:43 GMT

Oh Yes - I have lots of purchases. Many I did not even remember buying and sadly many are duplicates because I did not remember buying the same item in the first place. I cleaned out my jewelry drawer and there are lots of items that have never been taken out of the box.

Since they were never worn - I can't see selling the gold for pennies on the dollar.

I do not get "dressed up" nearly as often. And even my work clothing is more casual than even 5 years ago. So I don't wear bracelets, watches or necklaces anymore. It used to be I was fully accessorized. Now it is minimal.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:52:01 GMT

I have a beautiful ring and pendant I bought from a dealer in Thailand before gold and silver prices shot up. They are set with large smokey quartz and the silver work is exquisite. I've had them 10 years and have never worn either. I just don't like smokey quartz. It's sort of "dead" with no life or sparkle.

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jaxs mom — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:53:09 GMT

Years ago I bought a blue topaz pendent and earrings, which I never wear because I don't like that shade of blue. I'm not sure why I bought them now. I have a bunch of watches I no longer wear. Even if they had batteries I wouldn't wear them. I just don't need a watch since I always have my cell phone now and I'm not into watches as a fashion statement. Except maybe steampunk ones.

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colliegirls — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:27:17 GMT

My daughter has purchased many fashion necklaces from Francesca's and they turn quickly and horribly. We realize they are only fashion items but no other items from other stores have looked so bad. I have "junk" jewelry items that still look great after 20-30 years.

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Mrsq2022 — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:36:28 GMT

@grammarqueen wrote:
I purchased an Imperial Pearls freshwater multi-colored necklace and earring set from HSN back during their birthday month in July. It is beautiful and flawless, but since it arrived, I haven't worn it once because it just doesn't go with the casual style of clothes and the necklines (polo) I usually wear. I have many printed tops, and the necklace would look too "busy" if I wore them together. I am thinking of maybe just sending the necklace back and keeping the earrings, but I really bought them to go together, and frankly, I like the look and price of Honora much better.

I called, and I have until the end of September to return them, and I'll make my decision. I'm not asking whether you guys think I should return them or not. I was just curious if any of you have bought jewelry that there is nothing wrong with, but has just sat in your drawer because it just doesn't go with your style or your clothes. Thanks!

Yes, too many to describe (including pearls). Yes, they'd be beautiful with the perfect outfit at the perfect event....but then you get that perfect outfit for that perfect event, and realize you'd rather wear a gold set with it!

Send back those pearls while you!

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circles — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 16:25:06 GMT

Yes, I have plenty of jewelry I have bought and never wore...along with many clothing items that have not seen the light of day...how nice it would be to have our money back....

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:34:20 GMT

Yes. I have done that. I have SO MUCH jewelry that I had to have.....and never wear. I sold a bunch of my gold jewelry a few years ago when gold was really high and made a small fortune! Still I have plenty left over.... No one to give it to.no kids or family.

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sunshine 919 — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:38:49 GMT

@grammarqueen wrote:
I purchased an Imperial Pearls freshwater multi-colored necklace and earring set from HSN back during their birthday month in July. It is beautiful and flawless, but since it arrived, I haven't worn it once because it just doesn't go with the casual style of clothes and the necklines (polo) I usually wear. I have many printed tops, and the necklace would look too "busy" if I wore them together. I am thinking of maybe just sending the necklace back and keeping the earrings, but I really bought them to go together, and frankly, I like the look and price of Honora much better.

I called, and I have until the end of September to return them, and I'll make my decision. I'm not asking whether you guys think I should return them or not. I was just curious if any of you have bought jewelry that there is nothing wrong with, but has just sat in your drawer because it just doesn't go with your style or your clothes. Thanks!

Yes I have a blue drusey ring from Barbara Bixby, it is very good quality, however it is heavy and I think I have worn it maybe 3 times, it is not comfortable. It is a lovely ring but I do not wear it.

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SANNA — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 18:08:36 GMT

Definitely have some jewelry that I though I would wear but I never do. Not too much though. But if to add up all the wasted money I cold have one good Sonia B diamond piece or a good trip to Europe or 2 trips to Carribean .

Oh well...

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grammarqueen — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 21:06:52 GMT

I looked at the earrings again and tried on a pair. It struck me that one thing I don't like about them is that they are 10mm, and I usually wear 5mm-7mm. I am also absolutely sure, with the white pair, one is larger than the other.

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lboone — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:28:33 GMT

Send them back. You don't love them now, chances are they won't "grow" on you later. And you won't get your money back on the bay!

I was just commenting to my husband over the weekend that I had an armoire full of jewelry that I regret purchasing. At the time, I was the major breadwinner in the family and spent my discretionary money on jewelry at QVC. Diamonique and old Ripka mostly, but also a lot of Joan Rivers and KJL. It wasn't what I really wanted, but I couldn't afford what I really wanted so I settled for silver and diamonique (and frankly faux on occasion!)

I regret ALL of it now. Hubby is now doing well and has rewarded me (and my patience!) with beautiful jewelry, much of it that he designed himself.

I sold a few pieces on the bay, but I took a huge hit on most of it. As well I should, I paid an inflated price and now I have to live with the consequences! I'll keep the rest of it, I have granddaughters that might like to have it one day!

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Sooner — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:34:50 GMT

ANY piece of costume jewelry I've bought since I was 18 years old. I haven't bought MUCH, but shouldn't have bought ANY. I tend to wear the same good pieces I own and have collected over a lifetime.

Best buys: Pearls 40 years ago; Yurman bracelet and earrings I've just worn and worn, paid for many times over in the last what, 30 years? Diamond studs. Big pearl studs. Good watches. I have three: Dress, every day, and sporty.

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abbeythe 8th — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 22:19:15 GMT

I could not possibly count all my jewelry regrets. Back when gold jewelry was a mainstay on QVC, I bought almost every TSV they had. Luckily I sold most of it when gold was at a high.

The Joan Rivers stuff I bought was also a waste of money. The pendant chains turned my neck green.

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gulf coast girl — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 23:37:04 GMT

Me, I have a broken peridot bracelet, I regret buying it, I've only been wearing it 3 weeks, broke already, can't send it back because I bought it back in June and I'm still making stretch pays on it at JTV. Stupid me, it cost me $199.00, sure it was on sale but still shouldn't it have lasted longer than 3 weeks. I kept it put away until my birthday 3 weeks ago. Swell, what a gift, guess it's really junk. I still have 2 more paymnets to make. uuurrgghhh

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LyndaGee — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:26:04 GMT

A few years ago, I was on auto-delivery for a set of Judith Ripka bracelets. I really only wear one of them - The ones with Diamonique really aren't my style. They're pretty, but elaborate.