Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff Decision/Discussion Thread

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#421
snnysmm said:
An update on my bone cuff that is not even a week old…

I wore it out for the first time and banged it against a doorframe! Now it has tiny scratches that probably only I can notice… but I notice!

Sigh… I wish I wasn’t so clumsy.
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Don't be bummed. I agree with the others 100%. Jewelry is meant to be worn, and there will be always nicks and dings.
My pieces are full of nicks and dings. It is the sign of jewelry well-loved and not sitting in a box.

A comment on nicks and dings...
For some, the initial gut reaction is to polish it out. I would recommend against over polishing. Why?
Because when you "polish" a piece of gold or silver, you are actually removing a thin layer of metal. It is super thin, and you will not notice it. However, over the years, if one keeps going nuts doing this, you will lose that "crispness" in the design becuase the detail has been buffed away. Of course it will take many years for this to happen, and most people will not notice the gradual change.

For me, I am not one to polish my pieces. I have owned my bone cuff for years, and only recently did I polish it once for fun. Polishing is different than cleaning of course, especially for gemstone pieces.

Oh, and just for clarification, the is not the case for platinum. Platinum is actually displaced, so one is actually smoothing things out by "re-spreading" the platinum... think of Play-Doh.

Enjoy your piece! It is super gorgeous!
 
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BigAkoya said:
Don't be bummed. I agree with the others 100%. Jewelry is meant to be worn, and there will be always nicks and dings.
My pieces are full of nicks and dings. It is the sign of jewelry well-loved and not sitting in a box.

A comment on nicks and dings...
For some, the initial gut reaction is to polish it out. I would recommend against over polishing. Why?
Because when you "polish" a piece of gold or silver, you are actually removing a thin layer of metal. It is super thin, and you will not notice it. However, over the years, if one keeps going nuts doing this, you will lose that "crispness" in the design becuase the detail has been buffed away. Of course it will take many years for this to happen, and most people will not notice the gradual change.

For me, I am not one to polish my pieces. I have owned my bone cuff for years, and only recently did I polish it once for fun. Polishing is different than cleaning of course, especially for gemstone pieces.

Oh, and just for clarification, the is not the case for platinum. Platinum is actually displaced, so one is actually smoothing things out by "re-spreading" the platinum... think of Play-Doh.

Enjoy your piece! It is super gorgeous!
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Thanks for your thoughts. It’s always that first scratch that hurts the most!

But I do feel much better about it thanks to all of you! What is a scratch here and there? It means I love my jewelry and wear them!
 
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#429
Shaded1343 said:
Hello, I need a little help authenticating a stamp on a bone cuff I'm interested in. Has anyone seen this layout/ font style? Or is this fake? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you!
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I can’t verify the stamp but I do know that EP bought a small crumbling village in Spain decades ago and brought it back to life…including training local artisans in silversmithing. It may be from an earlier time in her career. I’ve followed her since the 70’s. But I simply don’t have an answer to your question. If I remember correctly, she passed away in that village….sorry I can’t be of more help….
 
#430
Shaded1343 said:
Hello, I need a little help authenticating a stamp on a bone cuff I'm interested in. Has anyone seen this layout/ font style? Or is this fake? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you!
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I would bet this is fake.
The Tiffany & Co looks fake. Tiffany's hallmark is "Tiffany & Co.", not "Tiffany and C_" like the stamp above.
I also think the font looks kind of cheesy to be frank. Look at the "T" and 'Y" in Tiffany; that whole row looks like a really bad stamp to me.

That's my two cents, but I'm no expert. I do think you can get better, or if you can push it, maybe get a new one.
 
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BigAkoya said:
I would bet this is fake.
The Tiffany & Co looks fake. Tiffany's hallmark is "Tiffany & Co.", not "Tiffany and C_" like the stamp above.
I also think the font looks kind of cheesy to be frank. Look at the "T" and 'Y" in Tiffany; that whole row looks like a really bad stamp to me.

That's my two cents, but I'm no expert. I do think you can get better, or if you can push it, maybe get a new one.
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I’ve seen several pieces for sale from the 70’s with this same “Tiffany & Co_” hallmark, and they seem legit to me?
I do know this is a hallmark they have used since the 1800’s, both with the little O and the little O with a line under it.
 
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Hi all! I was wondering if I could revive this thread for a bit.

For those who have both the Bone Cuff and the Cartier Love Bracelets, how do you find wearing them both at the same time? I own a small Bone cuff in silver and two yellow gold Love bracelets, and while I initially found wearing them at the same time a bit much (Bone cuff - right, Love bangles - left), I eventually got used to them.

I'm now thinking of getting a silver Bone cuff in the medium size and wearing the older one on my left with my bangles. Does anyone do this or have done it? Do you think the mixing of these two bracelets is a bit much? Thanks in advance!
 
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TC_95 said:
Hi all! I was wondering if I could revive this thread for a bit.

For those who have both the Bone Cuff and the Cartier Love Bracelets, how do you find wearing them both at the same time? I own a small Bone cuff in silver and two yellow gold Love bracelets, and while I initially found wearing them at the same time a bit much (Bone cuff - right, Love bangles - left), I eventually got used to them.

I'm now thinking of getting a silver Bone cuff in the medium size and wearing the older one on my left with my bangles. Does anyone do this or have done it? Do you think the mixing of these two bracelets is a bit much? Thanks in advance!
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I think it will be a bold look but I say do it!
 
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TC_95 said:
Hi all! I was wondering if I could revive this thread for a bit.

For those who have both the Bone Cuff and the Cartier Love Bracelets, how do you find wearing them both at the same time? I own a small Bone cuff in silver and two yellow gold Love bracelets, and while I initially found wearing them at the same time a bit much (Bone cuff - right, Love bangles - left), I eventually got used to them.

I'm now thinking of getting a silver Bone cuff in the medium size and wearing the older one on my left with my bangles. Does anyone do this or have done it? Do you think the mixing of these two bracelets is a bit much? Thanks in advance!
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I like the idea.Please post a pic , would LOVE to see this combination :smile:
 
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