Dealing with Others when Wearing Jewelry

[ArmCandyLuvr]

I've gotten compliments on my jewelry. Thankfully, nobody has ever asked me about the price of anything. Once, a salesperson at Macy's asked me if my earrings were by David Yurman. They were. A salesperson at a local jewelry store asked me if my very, very large Ippolita earrings are heavy. They are somewhat, but they have omega backs, so they don't drag my earlobes down.

 

[loveydovey35]

I have never been asked any questions or heard any comments about my jewelry, probably because the only set I wear is my wedding band and eng. ring. Small pearl or diamond studs, nothing else. Looking to get a watch soon, but nothing crazy.


Some people can be rude with their questions, remember that you don't have to answer them.

 

[lilsweetie]

I think it's a big difference between if someone genuinely likes the style, or if it is used as a social measurement.

I volunteered at the D'Knight's school last year, helping out in the computer lab. One of his classmates always came up to me, and she always wanted to see what necklace and earrings I was wearing, and she wanted to know all about them.
I don't know how much she learned about computers by the end of the school year, but she is the only 9 yr old I knew who could tell the difference between Old Mine, European and Brilliant cuts.

She liked jewelry, and she never saw her mother wear anything other than a wedding set. So I was the adult she knew who would be willing to talk to her about pieces, let her hold them and look at them through a loupe.

I was invited to the class end of the year party. The girl came up to me and thanked me, and told me:
"When I'm older, I'm going to have diamonds just like yours.
But mine will be bigger"

That is simply adorable. What a cute, sweet, inquisitive little girl who will undoubtedly end up on Purse Forum eventually

 

[GigiPickles]

That is simply adorable. What a cute, sweet, inquisitive little girl who will undoubtedly end up on Purse Forum eventually

Lol...so true. How adorable.

 

[MyLuxuryDiary]

About a week ago my fiancé and i went into a Chanel boutique...and the SA there, she was an older lady, came over right away to help us. I noticed her staring at my e-ring, which is fine, but then she almost screamed in front of the whole store "OMG your ring" (hands flopping every where) she literally grabs my hand and puts my finger so close to her face/eyes. i have had many compliments and woman/men asking to see it but never so abrupt. crazy people!

 

[pjrufus]

On more than one occasion, I've realized I was staring at someone's bag, (or jewelry, hairstyle.) About the same time I realized this, I also noticed the other person was aware I was staring. I usually just smile, and say, "I'm so sorry for staring but I just love your bag!" They've always smiled back and said thank you. I figure they were probably relieved to find out I was an admirer, rather than a potential thief!

 

[leechiyong]

On more than one occasion, I've realized I was staring at someone's bag, (or jewelry, hairstyle.) About the same time I realized this, I also noticed the other person was aware I was staring. I usually just smile, and say, "I'm so sorry for staring but I just love your bag!" They've always smiled back and said thank you. I figure they were probably relieved to find out I was an admirer, rather than a potential thief!

If only everyone was as considerate as you!

It's also probably relief that it's admiration. I also think often there's fear of negative judgement out there. Sometimes I see people wearing something unique and while I'm betting they like it, they seem self-conscious about standing out. I'll compliment the item and their face just lights up and they relax.

 

[saligator]

I am going through a phase where people stare but don't approach me. That makes me the most uncomfortable because it is hard to tell if they are admiring my jewelry, or if they are casing me--silently adding up the cost of my items to see if they are worth stealing.

I tend to wear fairly classic pieces, mostly unrecognizable, but I do have a few standout pieces that get noticed.

When people just "admire" them, I usually say "thank you." If they ask where they are from, sometimes I say, sometimes I don't. If they ask what they cost, I say they are family pieces and I don't know.

 

[sgj99]

On more than one occasion, I've realized I was staring at someone's bag, (or jewelry, hairstyle.) About the same time I realized this, I also noticed the other person was aware I was staring. I usually just smile, and say, "I'm so sorry for staring but I just love your bag!" They've always smiled back and said thank you. I figure they were probably relieved to find out I was an admirer, rather than a potential thief!

this sounds exactly like what i do!

 

[chiaoapple]

Great thread -- very interesting to hear about everyone's experiences!
I don't have much in terms of gemstone jewerly but do love to wear / use my costume jewerly (Chanel, Hermes), my VCA pieces, and watches (Rolexes, Cartiers with bling). Funny thing -- it is always men who ask me questions such as "is it real", "how much is it" , etc.!
With women, it is mainly a lot of staring (which I am ok with, a lot of times I cannot help myself from staring at other people's accessories because I love looking at nice things!), and sometimes compliments. Luckily, I haven't gotten any snide comments, just mostly teasing ones (from both men and women).

 

[Rami00]

Love seeing that some of you feel my pain when people ask about pricing! I am an 18 y/o guy and love fashion and jewelry. I have a yg love bracelet that I purchased with money I made from working all summer, my first semester of college just ended and I was always asked about my bracelet.

So many people say "Is that a Kylie Jenner bracelet?" It makes me want to scream!!

I just say "No, it is a cartier bracelet, she happens to own some but she doesn't make them." and then people make ridiculous guesses on how much it cost and I usually just laugh and change the subject.

One time I was laying in bed with my gf at the time, who comes from a less privileged up bringing who asked if it was real and I said yes, she then told me how she looked it up and that it cost $7000 and how that was crazy etc. I felt bad talking subset money around her so I just pretended I didn't know and my mother had given it to me. But, Long story short, we are not together anymore, main reason being she didn't appreciate anything(my nice things, or the nice things I did for her all the time)

I wish I could just enjoy my pieces without so many questions.

Kylie Jenner bracelet...ugh, I sometimes just want to hit the person with it lol. I wear two stacked and have to admit that there are more admirers than haters. I have encountered teens really losing their minds over them (happened to me at a restaurant and at Holt Renfrew), screaming OMG, two Kylie Jenner bracelets, Can I touch it etc etc. What a wonderful age

 

[dotty8]

I rarely wear jewelry, but my large bow-shaped crystal Miu miu earrings often drag some attention and compliments when I wear them (usually women want to know where I got them, one time a male SA at the juvelier asked if they were heavy etc., some luxury brands SAs recognized the brand and approvingly pointed it out, but most people just simply compliment on them).

 

[susanq]

Love seeing that some of you feel my pain when people ask about pricing! I am an 18 y/o guy and love fashion and jewelry. I have a yg love bracelet that I purchased with money I made from working all summer, my first semester of college just ended and I was always asked about my bracelet.

So many people say "Is that a Kylie Jenner bracelet?" It makes me want to scream!!

I just say "No, it is a cartier bracelet, she happens to own some but she doesn't make them." and then people make ridiculous guesses on how much it cost and I usually just laugh and change the subject.

One time I was laying in bed with my gf at the time, who comes from a less privileged up bringing who asked if it was real and I said yes, she then told me how she looked it up and that it cost $7000 and how that was crazy etc. I felt bad talking subset money around her so I just pretended I didn't know and my mother had given it to me. But, Long story short, we are not together anymore, main reason being she didn't appreciate anything(my nice things, or the nice things I did for her all the time)

I wish I could just enjoy my pieces without so many questions.

I identify so much with the "it's the kylie jenner bracelet"

 

[Love Of My Life]

Love seeing that some of you feel my pain when people ask about pricing! I am an 18 y/o guy and love fashion and jewelry. I have a yg love bracelet that I purchased with money I made from working all summer, my first semester of college just ended and I was always asked about my bracelet.

So many people say "Is that a Kylie Jenner bracelet?" It makes me want to scream!!

I just say "No, it is a cartier bracelet, she happens to own some but she doesn't make them." and then people make ridiculous guesses on how much it cost and I usually just laugh and change the subject.

One time I was laying in bed with my gf at the time, who comes from a less privileged up bringing who asked if it was real and I said yes, she then told me how she looked it up and that it cost $7000 and how that was crazy etc. I felt bad talking subset money around her so I just pretended I didn't know and my mother had given it to me. But, Long story short, we are not together anymore, main reason being she didn't appreciate anything(my nice things, or the nice things I did for her all the time)

I wish I could just enjoy my pieces without so many questions.

You can.. simply say "thanks for admiring my bracelet" & no need for further explanation..
The more you discuss it the more likely questions will be asked
You worked for it, ENJOY..

 

[SilverBen]

Kylie Jenner bracelet...ugh, I sometimes just want to hit the person with it lol. I wear two stacked and have to admit that there are more admirers than haters. I have encountered teens really losing their minds over them (happened to me at a restaurant and at Holt Renfrew), screaming OMG, two Kylie Jenner bracelets, Can I touch it etc etc. What a wonderful age

That is so funny! And wow reading this post is 2 years ago and it still happens [emoji23] I also would have never expect my collection to look the way it does. As I am still in college I get questions all the time, I think younger people just have no filter. I've gotten past it bothering me like it used too.