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AntiqueShopper

AntiqueShopper

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May 29, 2010
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#1
Weird Question: Does your SO like all of your jewelry? My fiance and I were in Nordstroms yesterday, and I was casually suggesting a DY pendant that he could pick up for me for my birthday. He said (wrongfully in my opinion), "All of DY's jewelry looks cheap. It looks like biker jewelry." As I corrected his error, he continued to disagree with me. He likes Tiffany (my favorite), Cartier (thinks my Panthere is a beautiful watch), and likes simple classic diamonds (can't go wrong with those). However, the question still remains. Does your SO like all of your jewelry?

BTW- this was the pendant in question (I think I looked at the small)- http://www.davidyurman.com/shoponline/product.aspx?itemId=Y0DGE&folderid=/women/enhancerspendants
 
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#3
I have some pieces that I purchased before ever meeting him (not DY) that he does not like. He tells me they are weird. (They are retro pieces from the 1940s and Victorian pieces). Should I not wear them in front of him? (He has only bought me three pieces of jewelry: my e-ring, a necklace for my last birthday that turns my neck green (different story), and a Victorian ring).
 
#5
My SO purchases most of my jewelry these days so he likes it all. Most of my older stuff is pretty simple so I think he likes that just fine to.

TBH I am not a fan of DY either, so I understand where your SO is coming from. I think people either really love or hate DY, but if you like it that's all that matters!
 
#6
I have pieces that we have picked out together. Then I have pieces that I purchased on my own; DH likes some of these, but not all of them. I just wear what I like since it is just a piece of jewelry that can be removed at the end of the day.
My DH is not so sensitive that if I wear something he doesn't really like, he'll be traumatized or anything! LOL....... Plus, if I can put up with some of his at home attire, he can surely put up with some of my jewelry choices.
 
#7
My ex-DH, who is currently my roommate, has picked out a lot of beautiful, unique jewelry for me...and still does. LOL!
Best you get something you both like, especially if it's an expensive piece.
 
#8
Haha, no. My SO hates almost all of my jewelry except my watches, but honestly it isn't up to him to decide what looks good on me. I pay for almost everything myself, so it's up to me. He got me a beautiful string of pearls that he likes a lot for our anniversary, so I guess that is really the one exception here...
 
#9
AntiqueShopper, to me, jewelry is such a personal statement. I'm fortunate that my DH enjoys buying jewelry, and has great taste, but I also buy things for myself. Those items are often not things he'd have chosen, but he appreciates that they make me happy. And, that's important to me.
 
#10
I don't really have this problem with jewelry. My taste in fine jewelry is very simple and classic, as is my husband's. I would not buy an expensive piece of jewelery that my husband did not also love. Luckily we have the same taste. On the other hand, I would not change my style just because of my husband, but when you are making a big purchases it is nice to agree.

When it comes to things like clothing or shoes we sometimes disagree. I figure this is fine because it is not nearly as expensive. If I buy something he really doesn't like I wear it when I am not going out with him!!
 
#11
I don't really buy myself jewelry any more. When I did, he never really commented on anything. I actually really like all of the jewelry he's picked out and rotate everything pretty frequently, so I don't really feel the need to buy more.
 
#12
My fiance is still new at picking out jewelry. Again, he likes Tiffany (not silver however) and likes Cartier (very few pieces). He is not a fan of most antique jewelry. My SO likes things that are simple. I like a mix. Simple is great, but I also like statement pieces.
 
#15
My husband and I have totally different taste in jewelry. And it's such a personal expression of style and taste that I can't imagine letting someone pick it for me. Or bowing to their taste. It would be like letting someone else dress you.
 
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