Elsa Peretti SS Starfish vs. Black Jade Bean

[emchhardy]

I'm thinking about my next, and possibly last, Tiffany purchase (at least for a while), and am debating between the Elsa Peretti Starfish Pendant and the Elsa Peretti Black Jade Bean.

I'm 42 so I want something that will age well wtih me. I wear a lot of black and like the idea that I can get the bean in black jade but is the bean age appropriate? The starfish - well, I just really, really like this one (especially with the small diamond) - but the bean has been on my wish list for much longer.

I'm torn. I don't live near a store to try both on. I guess I could order both and see which one I like better.

Given the choice, which one would you choose and why? Also, if anyone has any modeling pictures of the starfish, I would appreciate it. I can't seem to find many pictures of this one.

 

[AntiqueShopper]

I own a 14mm gold starfish and a gold bean. I love both, but I think the bean is more versitile. Personally, I feel the starfish is a summer piece.

 

[canyongirl]

I think the bean is perfectly age appropriate and can be worn all year with everything. I'd go for that one.

 

[chinook12]

I'd go for the bean, as the rest have said it is more versatile and age-appropriate. Plus it's been on your wish list longer.

 

[darkangel07760]

What do you like most about the starfish and the jade bean?

 

[emchhardy]

darkangel07760 - Good question. With the bean, I like its simplicity, shape, and that it's in that black jade (it's very different from anything I have) against the silver. It's cute - and by cute, maybe it seems youthful to me. With the starfish, I like star shapes in general, and the design itself seems playful and fluid. It reminds me of sinking my toes in the sand and letting my worries slip away.

 

[razl62]

I'm thinking about my next, and possibly last, Tiffany purchase (at least for a while), and am debating between the Elsa Peretti Starfish Pendant and the Elsa Peretti Black Jade Bean.

I'm 42 so I want something that will age well wtih me. I wear a lot of black and like the idea that I can get the bean in black jade but is the bean age appropriate? The starfish - well, I just really, really like this one (especially with the small diamond) - but the bean has been on my wish list for much longer.

I'm torn. I don't live near a store to try both on. I guess I could order both and see which one I like better.

Given the choice, which one would you choose and why? Also, if anyone has any modeling pictures of the starfish, I would appreciate it. I can't seem to find many pictures of this one.

I have the lapis bean with gold (I think it is a tiny bit bigger than the black version) and I love it. Looks great with a pair of lapis studs I already had (or with gold earrings) and is very versatile - I wear a lot of blue, so it goes it lots of things. It pair it with my 5 stone gold DBTY.

 

[Jesssh]

I would get the bean. I do like the starfish (he's a happy dude!) but I prefer the leggy one that looks like a little man to the one with the diamond. Also the starfish would be harder to wear, IMO.

And starfish are everywhere. It's hard not to buy them.

 

[emchhardy]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I think I'm back to leaning towards the bean. I still like the starfish but agree that I may get more wear out of the bean.

 

[smallfry]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I think I'm back to leaning towards the bean. I still like the starfish but agree that I may get more wear out of the bean.

Just took a look at both and vote for the bean as well. It's beautiful!

 

[emchhardy]

Update - I placed the order last night for the black jade bean. Can't wait to see it.

 

[emchhardy]

It arrived today - shipping was super fast - and I LOVE it! I'll try to post a picture here soon. It's adorable and I love the black bean against the silver chain.