Hi Jewelry Box fans,
I wanted to ask the community here how you look at purchasing fine jewelry. I'm just considering buying jewelry and I am trying to get my head around it. I keep thinking about value and bargains and wanting to know that if the money isn't an investment, it's not getting totally thrown away. (Or if it is, I want to be aware of it.)
I've read that sometimes people only purchase 18k or platinum -- why is that? What is your collecting style? Do you use all your jewelry purchases and has it taken you much trial and error to find the pieces you love the most?
Do you have a relationship with a jeweler and any advice for working with a jeweler (and not feeling uncomfortable in jewelry stores). Do you window shop often?
Do you purchase online and what has that been like for you?
Any other advice you have to share or rules about buying that you think are important?
Thanks for any discussion!
KBecks
I wanted to ask the community here how you look at purchasing fine jewelry. I'm just considering buying jewelry and I am trying to get my head around it. I keep thinking about value and bargains and wanting to know that if the money isn't an investment, it's not getting totally thrown away. (Or if it is, I want to be aware of it.)
I've read that sometimes people only purchase 18k or platinum -- why is that? What is your collecting style? Do you use all your jewelry purchases and has it taken you much trial and error to find the pieces you love the most?
Do you have a relationship with a jeweler and any advice for working with a jeweler (and not feeling uncomfortable in jewelry stores). Do you window shop often?
Do you purchase online and what has that been like for you?
Any other advice you have to share or rules about buying that you think are important?
Thanks for any discussion!
KBecks