cuff or hinged oval bangle for daily wear?

[katkrack]

I'm sorry for intruding on your thread katkrack, but I always thought Tiffany was THE brand that all American girls loved and craved? For a long time, Tiffany was in a really limited number of places in Europe, more difficult to get than other brands.
I didn't have luck with my bracelet, but I have earrings that I do love and wear

Oh, no, this is such great help to me! I sincerely appreciate all the feedback and honesty that's been shared here. Knowing helps others avoid expensive and frustrating mistakes.

I went to my jeweler today to try on bracelets. I tried this:

http://www.heartsonfire.com/shop-jewelry/bracelets/solitudediamondbracelet.aspx

It was really pretty, but I'm not concerned about having a solitaire smack dab in the middle. I also tried on a traditional tennis bracelet and that wasn't my thing either.

Eventually I tried on a 2.25 carat solitaire, for fun, and it ROCKED! It was gorgeous! I also tried on 1 carat per ear studs - pretty fantastic, too.

Back to the bracelet, I'm starting to question if what I'm seeking exists - unless I go for a Love cuff....

 

[dr3amimxage]

No problem! I am addicted to these. Nordstrom will also track down the right size or color for you if they don't have what you want in store.

The bangles are on sale 2-3 times a year, which is how I've built my little collection.

May I ask what was the sale price?

 

[texasgirliegirl]

And this ^ is good to know. I've never purchased anything Tiffany (I a have hearts on fire ring, Memoire, a Cartier classic Trinity ring, a Cynthia Bach crown ring, then just random bands from local jewelrs). I always thought I wanted something from Tiffany but reading these posts makes me rethink that idea!

You are the only other person I've read on tpf who has mentioned Cynthia Bach jewelry.
I have a charm bracelet and it's TDF.

 

[couturequeen]

May I ask what was the sale price?

Depends on the style. Diamonds are marked down slightly less, if I recall correctly. Discount is typically 25 or 30% off.

 

[Melora24]

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Back to the bracelet, I'm starting to question if what I'm seeking exists - unless I go for a Love cuff....

Have you looked at Hermès jewelry, or is too "cheap" considering how much you want to spend?

In the Hermès subforum, there is a thread about stacking bracelets. It's worth taking a look.
Stacking is mostly with enamel and or leather, but Hermès also offers silver and gold jewelry.

 

[saligator]

Back to the bracelet, I'm starting to question if what I'm seeking exists - unless I go for a Love cuff....

Try that 1/2 inch Roberto Coin bangle....

 

[katkrack]

You are the only other person I've read on tpf who has mentioned Cynthia Bach jewelry.
I have a charm bracelet and it's TDF.

I love my Cynthia Bach crown ring! That is the single piece of jewelry I own that I get multiple compliments, daily, no matter where I am (work, grocery store, activity with my kids). I would love to see your charm bracelet!

 

[katkrack]

Try that 1/2 inch Roberto Coin bangle....

I definitely need to give that a try - maybe this weekend at my local Saks. I will take pics and keep you posted

 

[katkrack]

Have you looked at Hermès jewelry, or is too "cheap" considering how much you want to spend?

In the Hermès subforum, there is a thread about stacking bracelets. It's worth taking a look.
Stacking is mostly with enamel and or leather, but Hermès also offers silver and gold jewelry.

You know, I do like the Hermes things that I have seen on this forum but I do not live in a city with a store. So, unless I go to Chicago (I think that is the nearest location) I never have the luxury of seeing anything in person. I will make it a point to check their items out more closely. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[saligator]

I definitely need to give that a try - maybe this weekend at my local Saks. I will take pics and keep you posted

Not every Saks has them, you might want to call first. There were only about 3 in the company when I got mine.

 

[katkrack]

Not every Saks has them, you might want to call first. There were only about 3 in the company when I got mine.

Thanks for the heads up - I will definitely call first.

 

[katkrack]

Thanks for the heads up - I will definitely call first.

I finally made it to Tiffany and tried on:

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...+3922+6&search=0&origin=browse&searchkeyword=

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...+3417+6&search=0&origin=browse&searchkeyword=

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...+1244+6&search=0&origin=browse&searchkeyword=


http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...in=browse&searchkeyword=&selectedsku=26236118 (but in yellow gold)

Nothing was screaming for me to take it home. The metro bangle was the most 'interesting' to me but then I thought about the Bony Levy bangles that will go on sale at Nordstrom soon (yes, I have a 'thing' for a good deal!).

After visiting my jeweler earlier this week and trying on that whopper of a solitaire, maybe I am off the pricier bracelet and on to a solitaire upgrade - something that never seemed interesting to me before!

However, *quite* a price difference If I find the perfect bracelet that really speaks to me, that would be another thing. I have yet to try on the Robert Coin recommended by saligator (but I hope to very soon).

 

[qtiekiki]

Sounds like you kind of decided already, but I love my two hinged diamond bangles. I also just got a tennis bracelet last year that I love. They are comfy.

Top and bottom are the bangles. The middle isn't my tennis bracelet. It's the Swarovski crystal bracelet that my friend gave as our girl trip favors.