CHANGING JEWELRY HABITS AFTER THIS.... - Page 3

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@Shanus wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
I would see it as something that you earned.

I worked my way through college and have always worked. Today (and several years back), there have been many ways to get college played for.

@ECBG I don't quite get your point, Friend. I didn't earn my jewelry. My DH gifted me my wedding set...I didn't even go with him to choose what ring I'd like. I was engaged at 20. I don't think women presumed to ask for shape and size of diamond. Mine, think I posted it here is an almost 3 ct. oval w/ diamond shank and matching diamond eternity band. It doesn't exactly go unnoticed! So much so that I stop wearing it around the holiday shopping season because of fear of walking around myself in shopping centers, parking lots, etc. I just wear the band. Pearls and diamond studs were inherited and I wear them all the time. Those are my signature pieces. Earned?

@Shanus I meant that I bought the pieces I like and I'm going to enjoy it.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
I would see it as something that you earned.

I worked my way through college and have always worked. Today (and several years back), there have been many ways to get college played for.

@ECBG I don't quite get your point, Friend. I didn't earn my jewelry. My DH gifted me my wedding set...I didn't even go with him to choose what ring I'd like. I was engaged at 20. I don't think women presumed to ask for shape and size of diamond. Mine, think I posted it here is an almost 3 ct. oval w/ diamond shank and matching diamond eternity band. It doesn't exactly go unnoticed! So much so that I stop wearing it around the holiday shopping season because of fear of walking around myself in shopping centers, parking lots, etc. I just wear the band. Pearls and diamond studs were inherited and I wear them all the time. Those are my signature pieces. Earned?
@Shanus I meant that I bought the pieces I like and I'm going to enjoy it.

Well @ECBG in that context, I did earn a lot of my other pieces, too. Happy Easter, by the way.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@Shanus wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
I would see it as something that you earned.

I worked my way through college and have always worked. Today (and several years back), there have been many ways to get college played for.

@ECBG I don't quite get your point, Friend. I didn't earn my jewelry. My DH gifted me my wedding set...I didn't even go with him to choose what ring I'd like. I was engaged at 20. I don't think women presumed to ask for shape and size of diamond. Mine, think I posted it here is an almost 3 ct. oval w/ diamond shank and matching diamond eternity band. It doesn't exactly go unnoticed! So much so that I stop wearing it around the holiday shopping season because of fear of walking around myself in shopping centers, parking lots, etc. I just wear the band. Pearls and diamond studs were inherited and I wear them all the time. Those are my signature pieces. Earned?
@Shanus I meant that I bought the pieces I like and I'm going to enjoy it.

Well @ECBG in that context, I did earn a lot of my other pieces, too. Happy Easter, by the way.

@Shanus Happy Passover to you and your family.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

@Shanus wrote:
@depglass wrote:
I read the entire thread and one point has not been mentioned. There is so much faux everything nowdays that people really don't know the difference. Diamonique or real diamonds? Multi-thousand dollar natural pearl strand or cultured? Or plain old glass? There was a period 30 years ago when those huge CZ solitaires were very common in my area. One always wondered if they were real until you saw two of them on the same woman, two rings or a pendant and ring. But Shanus, your heart is in the right place. I think we will see many unknown changes taking place in this country.

@depglass Maybe because I make jewelry, I can tell a fake. If you look at a CZ stone, for example, you can see through to your skin. You can't with a diamond. Gemstones are not perfect unless you're a millionaire...no pure bright green, clear emeralds. Rubies are not clear bright red,but rather a pinkish hue and sometimes cloudy. The Diamonique grouping w/ colored stones on a tennis bracelet that's supposed to look like a gemstone bracelet? Really?

I can identify a CZ a mile away too. There is such a big difference between CZ and diamond or moissanite. That said, many can't afford the diamond they want so choose CZ. There are also ways to improve the appearance real rubies and other stones while still keeping their essence. I don't fault anyone for their choice. Whatever stone works for each person is fine with me.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@Shanus Since retiring I quit wearing any jewelry other than perhaps earrings.

I sold all my heavy weight gold and gem jewelry when gold was super high a few years ago. I saved a few pieces I never wear... just did not want to part with them YET.

I have no place to wear such expensive pieces... not my laid back lifestyle today. And like you stated... why would I with the economy in such a sad place with people hungry and out of work.

I really bought my expensive pieces just because I LIKED THEM... not for practicality. I write it off as being young at the time and not thinking.

Grouchomarx · ‎01-23-2019

When life gets back to normal I am not paring down my looks in any way. In fact I will dress better and wear all my accessories more than ever because I'm tired of dressing down and wearing a mask. I already own all these things it's not like I just went out and bought them. Of course we all have sympathy and caring for those who suffered financially but it doesn't help them in any way if I decide to dress differently. The lesson I have learned is life is short and precious and find a way to enjoy it. If that means wearing and enjoying beautiful jewelry, clothing, etc, I will do it. Everyone has their own way of coping with these terrible feelings.

Suziepeach · ‎03-10-2010

What little we might go out now, I take my jewelry off then put it back on when we get home. It's all about germs for me.

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AvalonRose · ‎02-10-2014

@Shanus wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
I would see it as something that you earned.

I worked my way through college and have always worked. Today (and several years back), there have been many ways to get college played for.

@ECBG I don't quite get your point, Friend. I didn't earn my jewelry. My DH gifted me my wedding set...I didn't even go with him to choose what ring I'd like. I was engaged at 20. I don't think women presumed to ask for shape and size of diamond. Mine, think I posted it here is an almost 3 ct. oval w/ diamond shank and matching diamond eternity band. It doesn't exactly go unnoticed! So much so that I stop wearing it around the holiday shopping season because of fear of walking around myself in shopping centers, parking lots, etc. I just wear the band. Pearls and diamond studs were inherited and I wear them all the time. Those are my signature pieces. Earned?

@Shanus and how nice of you to completely describe your very expensive jewelry...perhaps someone on the board will care or perhaps someone on the board lost their job and will think you are being unkind. This entire post was kinda "haughty" Love that word..thanks to whoever used it a few posts back.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@depglass wrote:
I read the entire thread and one point has not been mentioned. There is so much faux everything nowdays that people really don't know the difference. Diamonique or real diamonds? Multi-thousand dollar natural pearl strand or cultured? Or plain old glass? There was a period 30 years ago when those huge CZ solitaires were very common in my area. One always wondered if they were real until you saw two of them on the same woman, two rings or a pendant and ring. But Shanus, your heart is in the right place. I think we will see many unknown changes taking place in this country.

@depglass

for me, unless it is in an actual jewelry store, i would not be able to tell if someone was wearing real or faux, antique or brand new, cheap or expensive. i would just know if i liked it or not and not really wonder about how it was priced. so many good faux pieces these days and simply beautiful costume jewelry. wear what you love and what makes you feel good.

besides, for a long time to come, no one is going to probably be THAT close to you anyways to try and tell what is is or how much it might be..

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TheRealOneForSure · ‎10-11-2018

I have lots of nice jewelry. I've never liked costume jewelry and that is not being bragadocious, just the truth for me. I don't wear it to impress others. I really couldn't give two shakes about that. I wear it because it makes me smile. I wear it because it is and has always been my "thing". Don't know how not wearing my jewelry will help anyone. It is what it is and I am who I am. Of course, I never wear jewelry to places that I feel unsafe in. And, in all probability, no one will be close enough to anyone to notice your jewelry now anyway!! Life is fragile and not promised so wear your jewelry, clothes, handbags, perfume or whatever it is that makes you smile and as my father used to say, "carry on".