Dealing with Others when Wearing Jewelry

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#46
Yes, people have asked the carat weight/ specs of my jewellery, most of the time with added compliments. Unless they are SAs in jewellery stores, ( I assume it's their job to gain or test their knowledge) I am uncomfortable discussing details with strangers. BTW these are decent, but not Elizabeth Taylor- sized gems. I tell them it was my Mother's or from my DH which is mostly true anyway.
 
#48
skphotoimages said:
It doesn't happen as much anymore, but one of the most complimented things I own is my Bulova watch too. Even jewelers comment on it.



Thats why I stopped wearing my ring for a year and a half. My ring wasn't a representation of where we were anymore and it felt wrong to wear it. I got weird looks when I did.

I got over it :-)



My 2 year old daughter at the time announced at a dinner party with friends that "Mommy went to the doctor to find out about getting bigger boobies." It doesn't get much more embarrasing than that.
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Oh no!!
 
#49
I find I wear my low key pieces and avoid wearing my e ring. A shame. I love jewelry but the people I know are seemingly very rude. I need more jewelry loving friends!
 
#50
Like a lot of people here, I get asked most often about my engagement and wedding rings. Just last week, while paying for shoes at a sports store, I had a middle aged man ask me if he could look at my rings. it was a bit weird but he said he was getting married for the first time and was getting ideas.

I have had many women ask to try them on. Usually not random strangers or friends, but people I've known for a bit --hairdresser, manicurist, optician, etc. I usually oblige, but I think it is weird because I would never ask anyone else.
 
#52
I've gotten a few angry looks and I haven't figured out how to respond to it so I continue to act as naturally as I can but I can't help but feel I'm being despised at the moment... my wedding set has some bling to it but it's far from being high quality so not sure what sets people off just by looking at it.
 
#53
When I'm out shopping I get lots of compliments but at work I get the nasty stares. In fact, the only thing I ever wear to work anymore are my diamond studs and a watch. However, just the other day, I had one of my co-workers make a snide comment about my studs and referred to them as "those cz's you wear." :okay: I just looked at her and turned away. I thought "what's the point?"
 
#54
yes, I get what I consider to be rude questions about my jewelry all the time...always have, it's not the economy. I usually deal with it in 2 ways: I ignore their questions & say "thanks, I love it too," or I use my mom's standard line "why do you ask?" both are effective in stopping rude/inappropriate inquiries.

if my closest friends or relatives ask about specs, I'll tell them. but I never talk about price with anyone.

I also have "friends" who want to remove my jewelry & try it on. that makes me uncomfortable, but I usually can't think of something to say to prevent it. the only times I've ever said NO are if I'm wearing something delicate, very rare, or a family heirloom. luckily I've never had someone that I hardly knew ask to try something on. I agree with candice, I would chase someone down if they walked away from me while wearing my jewelry.
 
#56
I especially hate those questions that people ask just to size you up, like "is that from tiffany's?". Sometimes I feel like lying that it's fake just to get them off my back. Even if I said yes, they would only proceed to ask how much it cost or not say anything at all since they are busy judging me. I feel like if you think it's cute/nice/sparkly... It really doesn't matter whether it's Tiffany's or Target... If you just paid me a compliment, I would gladly accept. No need to judge. =) same deal with purses...
 
#57
frick&frack said:
I also have "friends" who want to remove my jewelry & try it on. that makes me uncomfortable, but I usually can't think of something to say to prevent it. the only times I've ever said NO are if I'm wearing something delicate, very rare, or a family heirloom. luckily I've never had someone that I hardly knew ask to try something on. I agree with candice, I would chase someone down if they walked away from me while wearing my jewelry.
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OMG how to deal with that!
I have so many women saying "can I try it on" and I'm always "Um no sorry" with a fossa face.

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#59
lily25 said:
OMG how to deal with that!
I have so many women saying "can I try it on" and I'm always "Um no sorry" with a fossa face.
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:rofl: that is HYSTERICAL!!! I make that same face! makes me think...king julian...what is is, man...then I want to sing "I like to move it move it" :p

what is wrong with me that I can't say "NO" all the time??? I think it's so odd that someone would even ask to try my jewelry on. one of my closest friends does it all the time. I'm usually OK with it, but it still bothers me a little. what if she drops it? what if she can't get a ring off?
 
#60
Foossa! Lol Madagascar scenes are hysterical!:lolots:

I'm very paranoid and very suspicious. Thing is my very close friends or my sis never asked me this thing. I usually dress up my sis with all she can carry for fun, Ihave no prob with her. But random ladies I just met, SAs, house help, etc I have serious problem, and they get fossa face.
 
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