It seems as if the ladies are buying the bling bling with their own money?

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#62
eggpudding said:
Does it defeat the purpose if you buy a Love bracelet for yourself rather than have SO or another loved one gift it to you? Would love to know what the general consensus is.
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Candice0985 said:
I bought my own love bracelet. I don't see it as the traditional meaning that others see it as... for me the love bracelet is just a really nice bracelet and being single and able to afford it myself I decided to purchase it:smile1:
I'm not very spiritual with my pieces, I never assign meanings for any of my jewellery...I just wear it because I love it!
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Necromancer said:
No, not at all. If you like it and you want to buy it, then I say go for it.
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Totally agree! I bought it for myself "from" Hubby and kids as a mother's day present and had their names engraved on it! Special, but don't buy into that "the one you love has to screw it on you" blah blah... LOL - have already taken it off twice for vacay and gardening!
 
#63
If I wait for DH then i'll never have any diamonds! So therefore, I have to save up and buy it myself. There are always other things on his priority list, so if I don't do it myself I'll never have any diamonds! Its ok. I get what I love and what makes me happy. Whether he gets it for me or I get it myself, I still appreciate and cherish it. I do value the things that makes me happy regardless of who buys it as long as its in my possession :graucho:
 
#64
lilmountaingirl said:
I used to feel this way, when i was in my 20s. But now, i'm like, it better be pretty and it better be expensive! Lol. It happens to a lot of us.
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Happens to me! Beats getting a present I don't want.

I don't have a lot of jewelry never been into it but lately I have. Majority of my belongings purchased is to me from me. But my SO did buy me a platinum 2.56ct princess cut engagement ring and I wear that almost daily!
 
#65
I buy the vast majority of my own jewelry. I can't imagine that anyone would be able to pick something for me that I would truly like because I have been obsessed with jewelry since I was a little girl. I've chosen nearly every piece of jewelry that I own whether I bought it or not. most of the pieces that I was gifted without choosing them I ended up giving away when the relationship ended because I didn't really like them anyway. at this point in my life, I do not want anyone buying any jewelry for me that I haven't selected myself (especially expensive pieces).
 
#66
frick&frack said:
I buy the vast majority of my own jewelry. I can't imagine that anyone would be able to pick something for me that I would truly like because I have been obsessed with jewelry since I was a little girl. I've chosen nearly every piece of jewelry that I own whether I bought it or not. most of the pieces that I was gifted without choosing them I ended up giving away when the relationship ended because I didn't really like them anyway. at this point in my life, I do not want anyone buying any jewelry for me that I haven't selected myself (especially expensive pieces).
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same here, if someone wants to get me something jewellery wise I usually just ask for silver or less espensive pieces, I would feel so guilty if any family had purchased the last few pieces I have bought in these few weeks...I have been so bad:amuse:
Frick- do you have anything on your wish list right now?
 
#67
I agree with the poster that said "If I didn't buy my own bling bling, I would have no bling bling." Actually, I have no bling bling besides my engagement ring. But I'm looking a new ring. I hinted with DH about "mom gifts" when the kids were born, and a 10 year anniversary ring, and he just sort of scoffed each time because I don't wear jewelry, but I told him I don't wear jewelry because I don't have nice jewelry. So now I'm looking for a really nice ring other than a diamond solitaire that I can wear on occasion.
 
#68
Candice0985 said:
same here, if someone wants to get me something jewellery wise I usually just ask for silver or less espensive pieces, I would feel so guilty if any family had purchased the last few pieces I have bought in these few weeks...I have been so bad:amuse:
Frick- do you have anything on your wish list right now?
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you've been bad? how did I miss that??? now I need to do a search...

I'm pining away for a large pink pearl ring :girlsigh:
 
#72
nvie said:
My husband used to think why pay so much for some stones! Hmm...until he saw my heirloom earrings my grandmother gave me, then he changed his mind. He surprised me by buying 2 rings for himself with the intention to pass them to our son! Best part is he got me a sapphire ring to match his, both to be handed down to our son and his wife, that'll be in 25 years time! :cool:

So we definitely need a daughter.......:graucho::graucho:
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Haha..I'm glad he changed his mind. I like the idea of heirloom jewelry so I see the need for a daughter as well!

ETA: I do need to give DH some credit. He has bought me an engagement ring, a diamond pendant necklace, 2 other necklaces, and a Movado watch. :p
 
#73
sneezz said:
Haha..I'm glad he changed his mind. I like the idea of heirloom jewelry so I see the need for a daughter as well!

ETA: I do need to give DH some credit. He has bought me an engagement ring, a diamond pendant necklace, 2 other necklaces, and a Movado watch. :p
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OKOK...i have to admit, my husband bought me pieces besides the sapphire ring that I wouldn't get them myself.

1. Engagement ring
2. 2 Mikimoto pearls sets (earrings and pendants)
3. Rolex Lady Datejust Rolesor MOP dial with diamond markers

....also my Chanel GST (not jewellery but the most expensive handbag in my collection that I have been eyeing and calculating, comtemplating whether to get it for ages).

He told me before and reminds me from time to time that I get things which I can afford and he'll take care of the big ticket items!

Sometimes, we forgot how lucky we are.... :blushing:
 
#74
Kitsunegrl said:
I purchase the bulk of my own jewelry. There are some pieces that were gifts from DH, but I picked them out and he paid in full or contributed.

I appreciate the idea of being gifted with jewelry and DH is generous, but I am not a "kept" woman and don't need to wait around for his generosity to get a piece of jewelry. I don't know if I am explaining this right...it used to be "declasse" for a woman to buy nice jewelry for herself, but now that women can do anything that a man can do (lol), why do we need to cling to that cliche?
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It's funny but I am in the same situation. I make the decision on what I want and keep nagging so my so has to contribute. He does not much, but it's actually rewarding to know that I was able to afford something like that myself and wait around for someone to guess what to buy me.
 
#75
I buy my own jewelry. :)
My boyfriend has bought me a few sweet things, but the bulk of my collection consists of gifts to myself. I work hard for my money, so I like to treat myself (maybe too often? lol)!
My bf is clueless anyway, and usually only buys me things when I make it very clear that I want it; for example, "Christmas is coming up. I want this ring, here's the website, and here's how much it costs." It means more when he buys it himself, but like I said, clueless... :giggles:
 
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