topic Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics in Jewelry

Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

librisfb — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:40:50 GMT

Like some others have said, it's a pretty little thing:

For me, personally, it feels too dwarfed by bigger cuffs, like "The Cuff". And too little of a statement paired with "Little Sister":

But really nice with one of my watches:

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

darcy3 — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:50:22 GMT

I love it though. I think it is so pretty and dainty; I don't think it is the kind of bracelet I would, personally, wear with other things. I think it is just beautiful all on its own - it doesn't need the layered look. Just a pretty little treat on the wrist. I would wear it with a t-shirt, run around town doing my errands, and every now again look at my wrist and see this sweet thing. Love it. I have it my wish list, but spent too much for me between JR last visit and Vicenza day....(love the necklace too - that is what I would wear with it - nothing else). Your other jewels are beautiful - thanks for sharing the pic!

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

jewelicious1 — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:57:57 GMT

I like it a lot with the little sis and the watch. I own all three and the way you have it paired gave me an idea! Thanks!!

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

BGDC — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:05:25 GMT

On 2/10/2014 darcy3 said:
I love it though. I think it is so pretty and dainty; I don't think it is the kind of bracelet I would, personally, wear with other things. I think it is just beautiful all on its own - it doesn't need the layered look. Just a pretty little treat on the wrist. I would wear it with a t-shirt, run around town doing my errands, and every now again look at my wrist and see this sweet thing. Love it. I have it my wish list, but spent too much for me between JR last visit and Vicenza day....(love the necklace too - that is what I would wear with it - nothing else). Your other jewels are beautiful - thanks for sharing the pic!

Totally agree! Enjoy!

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

morganite — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:07:30 GMT

I sent mine back because of the price. I would have kept it either if the bracelet was more substantial or if the price was $100 lower. While I liked the bracelet, I just couldn't justify it for the price. I purchased it before the presentation and loved the fact that there was no diamonique and the link style was different from anything I have . I will definatley pick this one up again if it goes on a reasonable clearance price.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

librisfb — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:16:16 GMT

On 2/10/2014 treely said:
I sent mine back because of the price. I would have kept it either if the bracelet was more substantial or if the price was $100 lower. While I liked the bracelet, I just couldn't justify it for the price. I purchased it before the presentation and loved the fact that there was no diamonique and the link style was different from anything I have . I will definatley pick this one up again if it goes on a reasonable clearance price.

This is exactly what is nagging at me. Sweet bracelet, something different and well-done. It also fits my wrist beautifully, something I struggle with because I'm in-between a small and an average. Would love to keep this pretty little thing. But almost $300. Really? I'll have to see whether it grows on me enough to overwhelm the logical choice, which is to do what you did.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

Harolds Wife — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:25:03 GMT

librisfb - I like the way the bracelet fits you. Mine, in size average, was way too long and had too much drape. It flipped over right away. I wish it had fit correctly but I had to return it. Did you buy the size small or average?

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

librisfb — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:42:48 GMT

On 2/10/2014 Harolds Wife said:
librisfb - I like the way the bracelet fits you. Mine, in size average, was way too long and had too much drape. It flipped over right away. I wish it had fit correctly but I had to return it. Did you buy the size small or average?

Small. My wrist is about 6.25 inches and the small in this bracelet is perfect. Darn it. Another reason to be tempted to keep it.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

JSMB — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:09:58 GMT

Hi libris- may I have your permission to post these on the blog?

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

darcy3 — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:10:57 GMT

I think it is Rhodalite, not Garnet. Maybe the Rhodalite stones are more expensive to cause the price.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

fuji — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:11:27 GMT

Libris- I'm not going to be of much help. That bracelet looks beautiful on you! I would keep it.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

Sammycat1 — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:12:51 GMT

On 2/10/2014 darcy3 said:
I love it though. I think it is so pretty and dainty; I don't think it is the kind of bracelet I would, personally, wear with other things. I think it is just beautiful all on its own - it doesn't need the layered look. Just a pretty little treat on the wrist. I would wear it with a t-shirt, run around town doing my errands, and every now again look at my wrist and see this sweet thing. Love it. I have it my wish list, but spent too much for me between JR last visit and Vicenza day....(love the necklace too - that is what I would wear with it - nothing else). Your other jewels are beautiful - thanks for sharing the pic!

I agree with this, but I'm not a "layer it" kind of bracelet girl, anyway. One at a time is enough for me. I have an old JR OTO bracelet of a similar width--it has multi-shape, multi-color gemstones in a tennis style. It's graceful and stands best on its own.

OP, best of luck deciding what to do. That old OTO is probably from almost 10 years ago and it was only $99, I believe. I feel your pain on the price on this one, though, too.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

judyakm — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:13:08 GMT

On 2/10/2014 BGDC said:
On 2/10/2014 darcy3 said:
I love it though. I think it is so pretty and dainty; I don't think it is the kind of bracelet I would, personally, wear with other things. I think it is just beautiful all on its own - it doesn't need the layered look. Just a pretty little treat on the wrist. I would wear it with a t-shirt, run around town doing my errands, and every now again look at my wrist and see this sweet thing. Love it. I have it my wish list, but spent too much for me between JR last visit and Vicenza day....(love the necklace too - that is what I would wear with it - nothing else). Your other jewels are beautiful - thanks for sharing the pic!

Totally agree! Enjoy!

I too think it stands on it's own....it is too pretty to distract from it with other things; the only thing I really like with it (if it has to have company) is the watch....I think BIG sis on the other arm and rings is a wonderful look....I do not think all things look good stacked...in fact; if something is a BEAUTY in my eyes, I do not stack it with other things; I want the focus to be ENTIRELY on the one beauty!!! Just my 2 cents!!!

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

librisfb — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 05:33:15 GMT

On 2/10/2014 darcy3 said:
I think it is Rhodalite, not Garnet. Maybe the Rhodalite stones are more expensive to cause the price.

Hi Darcy! Rhodolite is a subspecies within the garnet group.

According to my handy-dandy book, Gemstones of the World, it's a purplish red or rose-color garnet, something between pyrope and almandite (two of the larger categories of garnet; pyrope is red, frequently with a brown tint, and almandite is red with a violet tint.)

I'm guessing you are right about rhodolite being more expensive than the more traditional red, red-brown pyrope garnets. Even factoring that in, I'm thinking the price point on this bracelet is still pretty high. Sadly...

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

librisfb — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 05:35:59 GMT

On 2/10/2014 JSMB said:
Hi libris- may I have your permission to post these on the blog?

Sure.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

ennui1 — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:35:29 GMT

I don't think it looks dainty. I think it looks like a very nice bracelet. But then, I like to be able to lift my arm.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

skyblue — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:04:37 GMT

Pretty bracelet, but not a $300 one. I would layer it with a couple small bracelets, but agree it looks dwarfed by 'the cuff'.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

librisfb — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:29:41 GMT

On 2/10/2014 ennui1 said:
I don't think it looks dainty. I think it looks like a very nice bracelet. But then, I like to be able to lift my arm.

I do Bodypump at the gym...wearing lots of big JR just warms my muscles up

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

ennui1 — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:50:45 GMT

On 2/10/2014 librisfb said:
On 2/10/2014 ennui1 said:
I don't think it looks dainty. I think it looks like a very nice bracelet. But then, I like to be able to lift my arm.

I do Bodypump at the gym...wearing lots of big JR just warms my muscles up

Well, OK.

Re: Tough decision: garnet heart bracelet review w/pics

Sakuya — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:29:16 GMT

$300 is what kept me from ordering the bracelet but I must say, it looks very pretty. I would probably wear it by itself.