Best Jewelry Decisions You've Ever Made?

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#17
My Roberto Coin 18k yellow gold woven hoops. They were under $400 when I bought them, and I wear them constantly. The price of gold has obviously gone up a lot since then, so I am glad that I got them when I did.

In case anyone is curious about the hoops I am raving about, here's the link. They're the smallest size in this style, but they still have presence on the ears due to their thickness and the lovely woven texture. They're my "go-to" earrings.

http://www.sidneythomas.com/products/129689.html
 
#18
ame said:
2) sticking with a solitaire for my engagement ring (even though it needs to be reset due to poor workmanship) despite the internal pull for a three stone with sapphire sides. Finding sides that set off the center stone I wear now will be nearly impossible.
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I reset a solitaire and I had wanted the sapphire side stones but I couldn't find any I liked, I ended up going with very pale (yet still colored) champagne diamonds. I really love how they look next to the solitaire in the 3 stone ring...
 
#20
LVoeletters said:
I agree, stopping with Tiffany silver definitely was one of my better decisions. It took me a long time to stop lamenting all the gold jewelry I could have bought at great prices during that time. And even now sometimes when I see the rest of my Tiffany silver that I haven't had time to sell yet i get annoyed lol. I see now my purchases were about instant gratification and building a collection quickly after my fine jewelry was stolen
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So sad to hear your fine pieces were stolen :cry: ! I can imagine that you wanted to find some comfort in buying some nice silver items, but I praise you that you've decided to stop with that and instead going to slowly rebuild your collection. Good luck with that and wear everything in good health.
 
#21
kath2 said:
Should add: getting rid of everything I don't actually wear. Zero point in owning it if you don't wear it (unless it was a gift from someone important to you).
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I've also sold or gave away every piece that I don't like anymore, except for stuff with sentimental value, even though I don't wear these either. I always follow my gut feeling. With all the pieces that I love, I have got an immediate "connection" since I first laid eyes on them. That internal click is important to me when buying jewelry, but also when chosing clothing, bags, and even when buying groceries.
 
#22
lanasyogamama said:
I would say the overall best decision I've made is going with my gut, not with the popular choice. Some examples of this -

1. Getting a YG wedding set even though it was horribly out of style when I got engaged in 2000.
2. Getting the large size BB, even thought people will argue it's not a 'classic'.
3. Buying the JUC on the very first day it was available in NYC, even though a lot of people were still very unsure about the collection at that time.
4. Getting the XL Trinity instead of the classic.
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I hear you with the yellow gold wedding set, mine was too when I got married in 2002. Always loved yellow gold, don't care what is trending. :p
 
#23
I have stopped buying silver and costume jewelries. Only costume jewelry I'm willing to invest in nowdays is the Hermes clic clac. I am now leaning towards YG and RG jewelry.
 
#24
My best jewelry decision was resetting my solitaire after I lost my wedding band. I planned to just replace it with a new band. So glad I didn't.

And, like NikkisaBagGirl and Lanasyogamama I love that I stuck with yellow for my new ring. My original ring was yellow, too. The brushed yellow of my new ring complements my skin tone and it's different than everybody else's. I LOVE my new ring!!!
 
#25
restricter said:
The best jewelry decision I ever made was to stop buying costume. When good quality pieces could be found for $100 or under, that was one thing. I even managed to score Chanel near that price point when they had their Woodbury Common outlet. Now, I see brands charging into the thousands for gold plated brass and semi precious stones. No way. Not ever.

My other best decision was to buy secondhand or on sale wherever possible. I've saved a good sum and found quality pieces that way. It helps that NYC has a number of sample sales and vintage jewelers to make this possible. I'm in serious mourning for the loss of great fine jewelry finds at Off Fifth now that they've changed their business model.

Most importantly, the key has been knowing what I like, what works and what doesn't for me. Going in with that knowledge means never regretting a purchase.
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You are the sample sale QUEEN! I have never seen anyone get such deals on gorgeous and unique jewelry...ever!!! You have a good eye for jewelry which is the key...........
 
#26
lanasyogamama said:
I would say the overall best decision I've made is going with my gut, not with the popular choice. Some examples of this -

1. Getting a YG wedding set even though it was horribly out of style when I got engaged in 2000.
2. Getting the large size BB, even thought people will argue it's not a 'classic'.
3. Buying the JUC on the very first day it was available in NYC, even though a lot of people were still very unsure about the collection at that time.
4. Getting the XL Trinity instead of the classic.
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Yup!
I would have done the same thing...perfect!
 
#27
My 4 eternity diamond bangle bracelets...have worn everyday for 10 years.
TB...have worn everyday for 10 years.
Diamond studs...never wear but could not afford to buy now.
My Mother's diamond ring that I had made into a necklace...sentimental reasons.
 
#28
the best thing I've done for my jewellery collection was to sell any pieces that I haven't worn in over a year as well as the lower quality items that I bought when I first started appreciating jewellery.

focusing on timeless quality items that I can wear and mix and match :)
 
#29
Getting rid of all my 16-18 inch necklaces and going for longer 34-37" necklaces. They look so much better on me and are so easy to take on and off. My shorter ones were a pain and I never wore them. I also thinned out my watch collection and now I have a gold Rolex with diamond bezel, medium SS Cartier Tank Francaise, and a33mm white ceramic Dior VIII. I love them and they meet all my needs. I have no desire for another watch. I also gave my daughters my diamond stud earrings. They were a pain to wear as well because of the screw backs and always getting my hair caught in them. I have two sets of Roberto Coin diamond hoop earrings in 18k gold. One is about 1 inch in diameter and the other is a huggie style diamond hoop that look fabulous. I wear these instead of the studs when I want diamonds in my ears. They are so easy to take on and off. I want my jewelry to be easy, no fuss or I just won't wear it.
 
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#30
restricter said:
The best jewelry decision I ever made was to stop buying costume. When good quality pieces could be found for $100 or under, that was one thing. I even managed to score Chanel near that price point when they had their Woodbury Common outlet. Now, I see brands charging into the thousands for gold plated brass and semi precious stones. No way. Not ever.

My other best decision was to buy secondhand or on sale wherever possible. I've saved a good sum and found quality pieces that way. It helps that NYC has a number of sample sales and vintage jewelers to make this possible. I'm in serious mourning for the loss of great fine jewelry finds at Off Fifth now that they've changed their business model.

Most importantly, the key has been knowing what I like, what works and what doesn't for me. Going in with that knowledge means never regretting a purchase.
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omg the chanel outlet at woodbury commons was amazing. oh how i miss that! I was in high school when it was around and did not have a lot of extra money to spend but did find a few GREAT things. ::wistful::
 
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