Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff Decision/Discussion Thread

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#47
So I heard through the grapevine that my sister told my mum that since my birthday is coming up this month, that she should buy me the bone cuff!
Oooo if that is true, I could use my tax money for other stuff!
But we will see. I haven't gotten my blasted taxes done yet... I am waiting for my Fidelity and my Morgan Stanley 1099s to come in!!!
 
#48
My birthday is in 7 days. There is a slim chance that my mum might buy me the bone cuff, though in all honesty that would be a very extravagant gift that I would not expect from anyone. I think I am changing my mind about the ruthenium one, I think I am leani g towards that in lieu of the silver. It was on the Tiffany website, but now its gone! Anyone remember how much the small ruthenium was?
 
#53
Phillyfan said:
Yes - $418.70 with the tax.
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Is the silver more expensive than the ruthenium or us it just more expensive in the Uk? I tried on the small silver one today (loved it!) in London and it was 700-something GBP (720?) which is more than 1100 usd. 418 usd is very reasonable, maybe I'll get one in the US when I go there this summer. It's a great piece, the small size is my favorite!
 
#55
Yes - Silver one is a lot more $ than the charcoal ruthenium one.

The black is also less $ than the silver. I tried on the black at the store but I felt that it looked like plastic and not worth the cost.
 
#56
I went into my local Tiffany's and asked my fave SA about why I couldn't find the ruthenium cuffs online anymore. She told me that there weren't many left in stores, but that Tiffany's will be making more again in March/April, so luckily they aren't discontinuing it.
I didn't like the carbon, the finish looked a bit off to me, it is either going to be ruthenium or a used sterling silver off of Ebay, since I only have a certain amount of money to spend. I still like the small, but it looks like it might be a bit too small, diameter-wise for me. The medium seems to fit a bit better. We will see when I have my money in hand. I tried on the ruthenium in a medium today, I have to admit I like that it isn't as "bright" as the silver but still has a nice lustre to it.
My SA says that she bought herself a ruthenium ring because she agrees that the ruthenium is quite lovely, but she admits that it didn't seem to wear well, and that the sterling silver would develop a nice patina as time goes on. I do love a good patina.
Well, so far I have $200 set aside, maybe this Thursday on my birthday I may receive some birthday money... depending on that may determine what I get... or I might have to just wait and save up the rest!
 
#57
darkangel07760 said:
My SA says that she bought herself a ruthenium ring because she agrees that the ruthenium is quite lovely, but she admits that it didn't seem to wear well, and that the sterling silver would develop a nice patina as time goes on. I do love a good patina.
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Finger's crossed you find the perfect cuff!
Your SA is right...my SS cuff has developed a wonderful patina. When I first got it I felt it was too shiny. Perfect now!
 
#58
I wish I could see the black (carbon) in person. My store doesn't have it. I can check out the ruthenium when I go next week. If it doesn't wear well though, that would be an issue. I plan to wear a bone cuff a lot, assuming I get one.

Decisions, decisions!
 
#59
I have the small, in silver, and I got it off Ebay years ago. I love it. It was also a piece I had admired and didn't feel 'womanly' or bold enough to wear... until a certain birthday. Then I got it for myself.

I have a tough time wearing bangles b/c they bang against everything, especially when typing, or any desk job. But the bone cuff fits perfectly and is close to the wrist, so no problems with that.

I love the look of the large but I am not in the tall, thin body type so i'm wary of making that investment- it's not something i'd wear enough. Last year Ann Taylor sold a similar look gold cuff and I bought that... it makes me happy the once in a while I wear it.

As far as I know they only come in one opening (fit) size, so if your wrists are larger it might be tough to wear. Good luck!
 
#60
I have a nice little collection of Elsa Peretti pieces. I also own the ruthenium cuff. I did own the silver cuff but it became too snug (I gained some weight). I gave it to a friend. I thought a change would be nice and went with the ruthenium. However, I was also told that the only sizing was in the width of the design. However, I tried on several and they varied in circumference. I was warned not to squeeze it much, as it is made from two pieces of metal (as was the silver) and then "welded' (?) together. I was told that squeezing one too much could cause the seam to open up. I do like the ruthenium although I don't wear my jewelry much. I don't know why. The rest of what I own is in sterling....my metal of choice, as opposed to gold. If you want to try several one, your local store can get them in for you to look at.
 
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