Bracelets are my thing, I always wear at least 3. I have a stretchy one that's all ivory skulls with stones between them. The friend that I was with when I bought it said "Your getting that one??!! For that much??!!. It was a little pricey for costume. Now I always get so many compliments on it and in the grouping I wear it with, it's the plainest one. I think it's about putting your own mark on it, how you wear it and with what. I think it's very pretty and if it makes you happy you should get it and enjoy it. When I said bracelets are my thing? You could insert a lot of words in there, rings, necklaces, shoes and of course purses!
Everyone hates it but me...
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What I think is great about this bracelet is the combo of eye-soothing and eye-stimulating. If you feel like being enthused about bling, it has it; if you want a meditative oasis, it's there, too. It's so highly individual in look, with an unusual and tasty color palette: yes.
But you know how it is: it just has to move you, and I can see how it would!
But you know how it is: it just has to move you, and I can see how it would!
It is a heirloom set from DH's family http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/jewelry-box-in-action-170693-40.html#post16294421. Very "oriental" look so it is not for everyone, my more European friends think it shucks, I think it is fabulous, like a Bollywood film
On another note I don't think i've ever had anyone, well except my mother, kids and husband tell me they hated anything. I can't decide if that's good or bad. I guess it's good that your friends are so honest. I'd really like an honest answer when I ask if my butt looks big in something, my husband usually runs when I ask, my kids always say yes and I would never ask my mother. You're lucky to be surrounded by honesty...I think. I have to think about this.
Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate your taking the time to give me feedback.
I agree with much of what you've said. Unusual jewelry is like a work of art. It doesn't take much to appreciate the classic pieces, but the offbeat is an acquired taste.
Here are pics; click the thumbnails for Gigantour versions. The faceted stones are sapphires/emeralds/rubies and amethysts; the big cabochons are rose quartz, moonstone, and prasiolite.
Looks beautiful to me!
I don't understand why anyone one wouldn't love this bracelet. Now, I had a big ol' name plate that was made in 14k carat gold with diamonds and rubies. It was Favor Fav clock big and whenever I wore it, everyone would say that it was god awful. I gave it to my daughter about 2 years ago and she loves it. So I think that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
It is a heirloom set from DH's family http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/jewelry-box-in-action-170693-40.html#post16294421. Very "oriental" look so it is not for everyone, my more European friends think it shucks, I think it is fabulous, like a Bollywood film
Oh, it's beautiful Lily! There is nothing wrong with looking Bollywood, although I wouldn't call it that. The set is exquisite.
You are all so kind to comment on the bracelet. I love reading your thoughts and responses. Thank you all. 
I will probably get the bracelet in July, when my jeweler is back from a trip.
That is such a beautiful set, Lily! I don't think it is too much at all. So elegant. It reminds me of Bulgari. I love the matching earrings in particular. It's so rare to see a "parure" these days. How kind of your in-laws to give you an heirloom piece on your marriage.
I go shopping with some opinionated people. We look in windows and I'll say, "oooh!" and they say, "You like that?" It's kind of like shopping with sisters.
It's funny because when they say "ooh," I usually say "It's like 500 other pieces you have," or "It doesn't go with anything you have, you know how you liked matched pieces." I try to focus on how the piece suits them, or doesn't. It never occurs to me to voice an opinion about how the piece appeals to me, if that makes sense. I'm not the one who's going to be wearing it.
I will probably get the bracelet in July, when my jeweler is back from a trip.
It is a heirloom set from DH's family http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/jewelry-box-in-action-170693-40.html#post16294421. Very "oriental" look so it is not for everyone, my more European friends think it shucks, I think it is fabulous, like a Bollywood film
That is such a beautiful set, Lily! I don't think it is too much at all. So elegant. It reminds me of Bulgari. I love the matching earrings in particular. It's so rare to see a "parure" these days. How kind of your in-laws to give you an heirloom piece on your marriage.
I go shopping with some opinionated people. We look in windows and I'll say, "oooh!" and they say, "You like that?" It's kind of like shopping with sisters.
It's funny because when they say "ooh," I usually say "It's like 500 other pieces you have," or "It doesn't go with anything you have, you know how you liked matched pieces." I try to focus on how the piece suits them, or doesn't. It never occurs to me to voice an opinion about how the piece appeals to me, if that makes sense. I'm not the one who's going to be wearing it.
If it is any consolation, my mother and I were in a shoe store and I was looking for a certain pair of shoes with the intent to buy. My mother held up a pair, laughing, and said how hideous they were and wondered if anyone would ever buy them... They were the pair I was looking for.
And, yay me! I bought them anyway.
My point is that while it is nice for other people to be honest with you, it is about what YOU like and what YOU want to spend your money on.
And, yay me! I bought them anyway.
My point is that while it is nice for other people to be honest with you, it is about what YOU like and what YOU want to spend your money on.It's like buying the perfect gift, it's not what you like it's what the other person likes/wants.You are all so kind to comment on the bracelet. I love reading your thoughts and responses. Thank you all.
I will probably get the bracelet in July, when my jeweler is back from a trip.
That is such a beautiful set, Lily! I don't think it is too much at all. So elegant. It reminds me of Bulgari. I love the matching earrings in particular. It's so rare to see a "parure" these days. How kind of your in-laws to give you an heirloom piece on your marriage.
I go shopping with some opinionated people. We look in windows and I'll say, "oooh!" and they say, "You like that?" It's kind of like shopping with sisters.
It's funny because when they say "ooh," I usually say "It's like 500 other pieces you have," or "It doesn't go with anything you have, you know how you liked matched pieces." I try to focus on how the piece suits them, or doesn't. It never occurs to me to voice an opinion about how the piece appeals to me, if that makes sense. I'm not the one who's going to be wearing it.
LOVE that bracelet - the workmanship looks high-end, and the juxtaposition of smooth, creamy cabochons and sharply geometric, neatly paved shapes is really intriguing. Like a lot of others have said - Mod Deco!
As for me? I think a lot of my stuff is more over-the-top than most of my friends would wear ... but none of them has ever come out and hated on anything. If they did, I don't think I'd care - after all, their style isn't mine, either!
As for me? I think a lot of my stuff is more over-the-top than most of my friends would wear ... but none of them has ever come out and hated on anything. If they did, I don't think I'd care - after all, their style isn't mine, either!
