Not everyone like costume jewelry, not every costume jewelry will hold the same quality, and they don’t work for everyone. Maybe you can try Etsy. Art market or antique store are also good choices. And if you think you’re the young at heart. Stores that sell stuff in the teenager zone, but not Claire’s . Independent store, like select shop, usually have good selection.
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Not everyone like costume jewelry, not every costume jewelry will hold the same quality, and they don’t work for everyone. Maybe you can try Etsy. Art market or antique store are also good choices. And if you think you’re the young at heart. Stores that sell stuff in the teenager zone, but not Claire’s . Independent store, like select shop, usually have good selection.
I love my swarovski costume pieces. Love! I can't wear costume earrings for very long because my ears get sensitive. Costume jewelry. Rings I don't do because my finger will change colors. And I'm not big into costume necklaces because I like to leave it on for showering because I'm lazy. But costume stuff on my wrist for the day? Yes please!!!! Love costume bracelets.
I can barely type this out but I really invested in a gold bracelet with precious stones imbedded about 8 years ago. It fell off while I was scrambling to nurse a young one in public and I didn't notice and I never found it. It was a five digit value. After that I pretty much gave up on precious stuff on my wrist. The exception is an heirloom 24k bracelet from my paternal grandmother.
I can barely type this out but I really invested in a gold bracelet with precious stones imbedded about 8 years ago. It fell off while I was scrambling to nurse a young one in public and I didn't notice and I never found it. It was a five digit value. After that I pretty much gave up on precious stuff on my wrist. The exception is an heirloom 24k bracelet from my paternal grandmother.
I’m sorry to hear about your bracelet story. I have a similar incident and never get it back, too. I think I’m a bit paranoid after that.
I’m so sorry to hear about your bracelet! A loss like that can really stay with you. I don’t mean to imply at all that it’s like losing a pet or a person, but sometimes losing our things can leave little holes. For me, it really nags at me. I lost a $99 hat over the holidays (and was able to find it at a store when retracing my steps) and I really felt a strong sense of loss and guilt for a few minutes! And a strong sense of relief when I was able to locate it. Definitely not the same as your precious bracelet but I understand.
I can totally relate.
Two years ago I lost a gold ring my father gave me when I was a kid. It had one small diamond in the middle. I took it off my finger while I washed my hands at work and left the bathroom. I realized it and went back there literally five minutes later and it was gone. It was already kinda late and there weren't many people left at work. Until today I still hope that the ring explodes on the person's finger. 
Now I just don't wear real jewelry anymore, only silver and steel. I even wanted to buy a white gold necklace, just not to have to take it off when I shower, but I still didn't do it.
And while I'm being a Debbie Downer I might as well whine that I'm sick in bed these few days. I think my fever broke though.
my first OUT confirmed today - 1 bag OUT for Jan 
Congrats!! Such a good feeling!my first OUT confirmed today - 1 bag OUT for Jan
Oh, no! I hope you feel better soon!
I’m a little under the weather as well. Have just been achy and tired for the last couple of days. Woke up nauseous, but that passed, fortunately. I don’t have a fever so I feel like I’m in purgatory, waiting to see which way this is going to turn.
I’m so sorry about your bracelet. I hate losing anything, and I’m sure losing something of that value must have just made you feel sick.
You know, we all talk about using our nice things, but the fear of something getting lost is legitimate. I have a Stephen Webster bracelet that is one of the most striking pieces I own, but I almost never wear it because I’m so afraid of the clasp coming undone. Bracelets are tricky — I want to be able to put them on and take them off easily, but don’t want to risk losing them. I’m most comfortable with cuffs for that reason.
I totally get what you mean. It’s nothing like losing a pet or a person, but it eats away at you. I HATE losing things — it’s like I take it personally!
