2017 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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bakeacookie said:
That's what I like about your set. It's so low key, and it's all about the design for you. In your case, the heart motif.

I had begun looking at jewelry but I realized it was so centered around branded pieces that everyone said was a must have because it was branded.

I'm already in branded bags, I don't think jewelry all has to be big name designer to be beautiful. Others may differ in opinion, but I think if I'm going to go into jewelry, I might want to get more custom, non big retailer pieces or something. Something that's channels me, as opposed to a brand's motif.

Nothing wrong with the big brands, it's just it doesn't grab me like it should for the price, so I think it's not for me. I gotta love things when they're that spendy.
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ITA!

TBH I do like some branded pieces, I'd love a VCA Cadena watch for example (pref from 1940s but hey ho, not gonna happen) but I also like going to places like Florence and staring into the windows of little artisanal jewellers that have hand-crafted through their families for centuries with regional traditions. Most brands I like are obviously not what (most) others are into it seems (Theo Fennell, Stephen Webster, Elizabeth Gage, Scandinavian mid-century Modern etc). Finding a beautiful stone and/or designer who will something just for you is so much more what jewellery is about.
 
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papertiger said:
ITA!

TBH I do like some branded pieces, I'd love a VCA Cadena watch for example (pref from 1940s but hey ho, not gonna happen) but I also like going to places like Florence and staring into the windows of little artisanal jewellers that have hand-crafted through their families for centuries with regional traditions. Most brands I like are obviously not what (most) others are into it seems (Theo Fennell, Stephen Webster, Elizabeth Gage, Scandinavian mid-century Modern etc). Finding a beautiful stone and/or designer who will something just for you is so much more what jewellery is about.
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I like some branded pieces, but since I'm not dropping everything to go buy them, I don't feel they're entirely me.

I gotta find those artisanal jewelers, there's gotta be some in So Cal!

I really like my birthstone, perhaps I should concentrate my efforts there. Eventually.
 
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papertiger said:
ITA!

TBH I do like some branded pieces, I'd love a VCA Cadena watch for example (pref from 1940s but hey ho, not gonna happen) but I also like going to places like Florence and staring into the windows of little artisanal jewellers that have hand-crafted through their families for centuries with regional traditions. Most brands I like are obviously not what (most) others are into it seems (Theo Fennell, Stephen Webster, Elizabeth Gage, Scandinavian mid-century Modern etc). Finding a beautiful stone and/or designer who will something just for you is so much more what jewellery is about.
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+1
For me nothing can beat local artisans craftsmanship and spirit and history of the place!!!
 
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ksuromax said:
Jewelery is a great part of my look, many of my pieces are with me for 15-20 years, i love silver and wear it a lot. Means a lot of silver :D
These are BV 2 necklaces and earrings, which i almost never take off, love simple, sleek design and signature intrecciato pattern.
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Look at you with your pretty scarf! I love your interlocking necklace.
 
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ksuromax said:
Received a new parcel with more scarves!!! Just look how it works with my enamel silver pieces!!
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Ohhhh, I want to play in your jewelry boxes, I know there's more than one! Love jewelry, have some passed down to me to opals and garnets from my ex to some small artisans work, mostly silver pieces on those. I love them all, the brand/price makes me no difference, within reason! [emoji41] If I love it, I love it. Earrings are my favorite thing. [emoji173][emoji173][emoji173][emoji173] yep, I could have a field day with your jewelry.
 
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