Do you find that your jewelry style goes through different “phases”?What phase are you in right now?

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essiedub said:
Whoa I am so impressed! So did you have a bunch of diamonds from various pieces that just happen to all work out into that “alhambra” shape? Just awesome! the ring is a quad floral? Really neat. Thank you for posting.
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Yes! I had diamond studs that I never wore because they were completely hidden by my hair. Plus, I had a bunch of smaller diamonds from various necklaces, bracelets and rings and I showed him my vca pendant and said I want something that will match this necklace. He melted the gold, used the diamonds and made something for me. I have a picture of both the earrings and necklace together than I can post! The ring is currently getting sized - lol - I may need a matching bracelet..... ;)
 
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Growing up, we were robbed and they stole all of my jewellery so I had to start my collection from scratch. It started with lots and lots of costume jewellery, as that was all I was able to afford as a student. Chandelier earrings, layered necklaces, etc. Eventually I got rid of them and moved on to more serious jewellery. For my 21st, I was given a lot of 18k jewellery from different relatives whilst holidaying overseas.

Fast forward to now, and I have a very curated capsule collection. I love each and every piece!

Earrings: I only wear my Cartier platinum and diamond studs and don't plan to buy another pair (for my lower lobes).

Bracelets & Rings (all 18k gold):
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Pendants/Necklaces (first two are sterling silver and the rest are 18k gold):
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My biggest weakness are necklaces. First two are Tiffany silver necklaces (Elsa Peretti Two Carat pendant and HardWear 8mm ball pendant) which I have the option to wear alone or stacked when I travel or go somewhere where I don't want to attract the wrong kind of attention, middle pendant is a floating diamond "shooting star" pendant in 18k WG, the fourth is a Cartier YG and diamond pendant (don't know the name) and the last is a VCA Vintage Alhambra in Onyx (my daily pendant). I will pick up a 0.40ct diamond solitaire pendant in 18k WG in December to finish off my necklace collection of 2 x silver, 2x 18k WG and 2 x 18k YG. This will also conclude my jewellery collection! I also wanted to have two of each precious metal so I could layer if I feel like it. I felt guilty selling my jewellery given to me for my 21st to contribute towards this solitaire pendant, but I will always look at it and think of my 21st and my family.

I also have costume jewellery that I acquired during my travels:

- Seattle: Hermes Clic H PM in dark navy with GHW
- FSH Paris: Hermes Kelly Double Tour in black box with GHW
- Vancouver: Dior choker in black grosgrain with antique gold "DIOR" font

Apart from that, I prefer to have a small collection as jewellery has no real value other than sentimental and it's easy to hide and/or pack safely.
 
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In my teen years I wore a lot of silver and colored gems, especially necklaces and earrings. I hated yellow gold with a passion.

In my early 20s, I stopped wearing jewelry all together. It was a very tough time for me, and looking back I can see I was not at all myself.

When I finally pulled myself out of those difficulties, I bought diamonds in yellow gold. They were unbranded, from India. Truly beautiful pieces I still have. I get very sentimental over them. They were my first real, good quality diamonds. My "engagement" ring that I never had before (we got married without rings since we were 18 with no money), came from that period of my life, and I still wear it as my wedding ring.

I went through a pearl phase, and I felt uncomfortable wearing pearls. It's like I was wearing a really silly costume. They did not suit me.

And now in the past few years, I'm in my early 30s today, I find myself buying more branded jewelry. I used to be against brands, because I was always told it was a waste of money and you can get the same elsewhere.

The unbranded jewelry i have is very good quality, and exceptionally made but V&A took it to a new level for me with their craftsmanship and the art that goes into the pieces. I fell in love with their jewelry. I also really like being able to go there and get something fixed.

With jewelry that is high quality and unbranded, I have run into a lot of dishonest jewelers that will offer to fix any loose prongs etc. while trying to remove the stones.

I used to mix jewelry or wear more. I've become more minimalistic, I wear one piece of jewelry a day, usually its a ring so I can see it. I used to wear hoop earrings everyday, but I have stopped wearing earrings all together unless its a fancy occasion.
 
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Oh dear, I've always liked the same stuff, it was just a case of waiting until I could get my hands on it.. In terms I like varied things anyway, sometimes delicate and fine and sometimes really strong statement pieces. I don't mind fashion, silver or fine, it's all a matter of what suits the piece and style. I am more worried about wearing antique jewellery these days because I know how difficult some things are to repair but basically I'm the same person I always was. Perhaps I wear things differently but they're basically the same items from the same eras and styles I always liked.
 
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More bags said:
Absolutely stunning! The earrings have beautiful presence and they are a lovely match to your pendant.
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Thank you so much! They compliment the pendant perfectly but they are not too "matchy"

essiedub said:
Just love the whole look! Your jeweler is talented and creative. Can’t wait to see the whole ensemble. I love that you upcycled unused jewelry. So green!
P.s. This is a great photo (even though you blacked out your face)..the colors, composition etc.
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Thank you for the kind words!! I give credit to my husband who took the picture. I love my old but new earrings! The jeweler was even surprised by how well they turned out -- LOL. I went through a phase where I donated a bunch of clothes to goodwill and sent some to thredup (not recommended) and sold a couple of bags so it was only natural that jewelry would come next. It all worked out. It has fired up a newfound passion for nice jewelry.
 
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papertiger said:
Oh dear, I've always liked the same stuff, it was just a case of waiting until I could get my hands on it.. In terms I like varied things anyway, sometimes delicate and fine and sometimes really strong statement pieces. I don't mind fashion, silver or fine, it's all a matter of what suits the piece and style. I am more worried about wearing antique jewellery these days because I know how difficult some things are to repair but basically I'm the same person I always was. Perhaps I wear things differently but they're basically the same items from the same eras and styles I always liked.
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I love how you stay true to yourself paper tiger! You have an amazingly well-curated collection of bags, coats, and shoe so it's no surprise that jewelry also falls into the mix. I have great admiration for those who know what they like and stick with it!
 
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My jewellery tastes have stayed consistently the same. Always liked good quality gold classic looking styles that can age with me. I have mostly non-branded. Some branded too. I’ve been the same since I was a kid. Just always drawn to “plain” things that are versatile.
 
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jyyanks said:
I love how you stay true to yourself paper tiger! You have an amazingly well-curated collection of bags, coats, and shoe so it's no surprise that jewelry also falls into the mix. I have great admiration for those who know what they like and stick with it!
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That's so sweet of you to say. XXX
 
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I have always loved pears & diamonds & I have always preferred classics. I have always bought well made jewelry in gold & silver. I do have some trendy pieces that I wear when I'm feeling mischievous:graucho: and I do have quite a few pieces of NA jewelry. I have found that as I get older, my jewelry becomes larger & more expensive. I recently had a custom statement necklace made of SS pearls, GSS pearls, rice pearls, & Edison pearls with the focal point an octopus with a very large SS pearl as his head. I have always loved Octopi so this was right up my alley. I've never been much for minimalist jewelry since it doesn't show up well on me. I like stand out pieces & always have. I do like antique jewelry, especially Deco styling.
 
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I see things much like papertiger, and I spent my youth wondering when I would come to love the "classic" pieces I was "supposed to" want. But I have loved the same things all the way through. So I have finally begun purchasing the pieces I want. I just recently invested in a small, crowned skull pendant with ruby eyes in 18K gold, for example. It is the same thing I loved in my 20's, but couldn't afford and thought was a "phase" I would outgrow.

And I have to agree with Oliver regarding writing instruments. I have always loved embellished pens, but have more recently come to appreciate the actual writing instrument as opposed to the embellished metal cylinder it was in. I am still new to higher-end writing tools, so I am still exploring.
 
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HauteMama said:
I see things much like papertiger, and I spent my youth wondering when I would come to love the "classic" pieces I was "supposed to" want. But I have loved the same things all the way through. So I have finally begun purchasing the pieces I want. I just recently invested in a small, crowned skull pendant with ruby eyes in 18K gold, for example. It is the same thing I loved in my 20's, but couldn't afford and thought was a "phase" I would outgrow.

And I have to agree with Oliver regarding writing instruments. I have always loved embellished pens, but have more recently come to appreciate the actual writing instrument as opposed to the embellished metal cylinder it was in. I am still new to higher-end writing tools, so I am still exploring.
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Nice! I have an affinity for skulls too. I have my eye on a necklace with a skull in oxidized silver... I can’t decide what stone I want for his eyes, but I’m leaning towards emeralds.
 
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I used to wear some boho pieces and a lot of Tiffany and pandora
Now i am into yurman and daintier pieces, rocking multiple piercings in my ears again
Question becomes what to do with the stuff we no longer wear
 
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