Jewelry burn out?

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#16
i used to purchase bags and sell and buy again. after coming to this forum, i had this thinking which you ladies inject to me that jewellery had better values when we bought the right ones.

so i stopped buying expensive bags, begin to sell unused/old bags and old jewellery and buy cartier which has values and could pass down to my kid if i have any in the future.

maybe i am getting older too... feel like selling everything off and keep the cash for rainy days? and just keep/buy cartier pcs only.
 
#17
I think you are all right:) i may be in a season wherein i feel there are more important things to be concerned about. And the cold weather just makes you wanna stay inside and bundle up. I just dont wanna feel that i wasted a lot of money on something i have no more interest in. I have daughters but they are not yet into luxury items.
 
#18
I'm experiencing some of these same feelings. I have nice pieces of jewelry that are just sitting, yet I continue to search for new pieces or new handbags. Tired of this process.
I think part of my problem is, I recently changed jobs and now work in an environment where I feel wearing my jewelry is not appropriate. Before I dressed up daily and worked in a business office, now it's jeans daily and call center environment. Any suggestions on over coming this issue?
 
#19
emem2 said:
I think you are all right:) i may be in a season wherein i feel there are more important things to be concerned about. And the cold weather just makes you wanna stay inside and bundle up. I just dont wanna feel that i wasted a lot of money on something i have no more interest in. I have daughters but they are not yet into luxury items.
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I don't think it is a waste at all! I think you will grow to appreciate the pieces you have acquired, especially as the prices increase and some of the items are discontinued. Your collection will just become more edited and special to you!


Believe me, in time your daughters will also become interested in your pieces. My daughter just turned 17 years old and used to have NO interest in my bags or jewelry. Just the other day, however, she commented that she really liked my VCA pendant and said she wanted to borrow it. :-)


But yes, the cold weather definitely makes dressing up and accessorizing less fun. My hubs loves snow because he's a skier. However, I'm a sunshine and flip-flops girl and I am OVER it!!! Lol.
 
#20
Mslizzy said:
I'm experiencing some of these same feelings. I have nice pieces of jewelry that are just sitting, yet I continue to search for new pieces or new handbags. Tired of this process.
I think part of my problem is, I recently changed jobs and now work in an environment where I feel wearing my jewelry is not appropriate. Before I dressed up daily and worked in a business office, now it's jeans daily and call center environment. Any suggestions on over coming this issue?
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I deal with this too. I have some beautiful jewelry and clothing, but since I'm just a SAHM, sometimes I feel that it doesn't really matter what I wear or how I look. But I know that I feel better if I take the time and put in a little effort. Plus, so many gorgeous pieces of jewelry really work well with the jeans/casual look! I think you can have fun with your new style of dress and try out new combinations. Congrats on the new job too! :-)
 
#21
I agree with Sky and everyone else who contributes lack of enthusiasm for jewelry to the miserable winter weather. For the last three months I've worn indestructible clothes and little jewelry for fear of falling and breaking my watch, etc.

I also agree with TGG that one's interests may change. I switch back and forth between jewelry and bags.

I swear I was home almost every weekend this year but I still managed to spend money. I had such cabin fever that I ventured out this weekend and bought a bag and jewelry.
 
#22
HeidiDavis said:
I deal with this too. I have some beautiful jewelry and clothing, but since I'm just a SAHM, sometimes I feel that it doesn't really matter what I wear or how I look. But I know that I feel better if I take the time and put in a little effort. Plus, so many gorgeous pieces of jewelry really work well with the jeans/casual look! I think you can have fun with your new style of dress and try out new combinations. Congrats on the new job too! :-)
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"just" at SAHM?!? Hey - it's the busiest job ever! [emoji41]
 
#23
I can relate to this. You just get so blah about what you already have an then nothing else seems interesting. I feel this way about clothes right now. I practically wear a uniform to work and don't "go out" any more so I don't need to dress up. Jewelry is a way to snazz up the work wear, but I can't be super blingy either.

Jade has become my happy medium.
 
#24
Maybe my work has something to do with it also. I work in a cooperative. So it means dressing down, doing community service, etc. But i remember the excitement of saving for a piece of jewelry or a bag. And doodling my own designs when i feel like resetting a piece im not fond of anymore. But now even thinking of my own designs cant tickle my mind. so there are scraps of gold and stones sitting in my vault.
 
#27
emem2 said:
Maybe my work has something to do with it also. I work in a cooperative. So it means dressing down, doing community service, etc. But i remember the excitement of saving for a piece of jewelry or a bag. And doodling my own designs when i feel like resetting a piece im not fond of anymore. But now even thinking of my own designs cant tickle my mind. so there are scraps of gold and stones sitting in my vault.
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The same thing happened to me. I can wear whatever I want to work but I volunteer in a place where it would be gauche to wear bling. I bought a few small sterling pieces to wear at those times, and I found myself enjoying those subtle pieces more than all of my heavy 18k gold and sparkly gemstones.


Now I wear only the most basic pieces -- a tiny pair of diamond studs (.3 ct each ear), pearl studs, a simple pearl bracelet -- and those are the things I wear most of the time. I have one big (too me -- it's 1.5 ct) diamond solitaire ring that I wear often.


I used to love changing my jewelry every day and having a big collection of fine pieces. Now I put on my favorite things over and over again and rarely change them out. My priorities have changed and now I want to give back to others more than to myself. I sound sanctimonious but my English is failing me.
 
#28
JenW said:
The same thing happened to me. I can wear whatever I want to work but I volunteer in a place where it would be gauche to wear bling. I bought a few small sterling pieces to wear at those times, and I found myself enjoying those subtle pieces more than all of my heavy 18k gold and sparkly gemstones.


Now I wear only the most basic pieces -- a tiny pair of diamond studs (.3 ct each ear), pearl studs, a simple pearl bracelet -- and those are the things I wear most of the time. I have one big (too me -- it's 1.5 ct) diamond solitaire ring that I wear often.


I used to love changing my jewelry every day and having a big collection of fine pieces. Now I put on my favorite things over and over again and rarely change them out. My priorities have changed and now I want to give back to others more than to myself. I sound sanctimonious but my English is failing me.
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You don't sound sanctimonious at all. :-) You sound lovely. I think that it takes a certain level of maturity and wisdom to feel content with what we have and to be more concerned with helping others and leaving the world a better place. Hugs!
 
#29
I completely agree that my interest comes and goes with what I have going on in life and my current obsession or interest (planning a trip, researching a new piece of jewelry, saving for a big purchase like a new car). But with that being said, seasonal depression is for real! It just puts you in a "funk"!

Sending you all warm weather and a speedy end to winter from perpetual summer in the South Pacific :)
 
#30
emem2 said:
Sigh:( why am i not buying jewelry lately and i have so many pieces i dont care to wear? And to top it all, i feel like selling them. Why don't i feel the same excitement and energy when i see jewelry? But i noticed that i also don't feel like shopping in general. I am not depressed. I have no serious problems. Am i just plain getting old?
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I used to LOVE jewelry!

But for the past few years I have found myself wearing favorite pieces and the rest of my jewelry sits in the safe or in my jewelry box.

Lately I have sold some items and I am going to sell more.

For me, I've decided I don't need this much jewelry ( way more than one person can wear and really more than I want to rotate...) and I am going to sell what I don't LOVE and keep pieces I will wear daily and some pieces for special occasions.

But...I have been doing the same thing with my wardrobe, my purses, etc. I am on a purge...except for books. I will probably always have waaaay too many books. :laugh:

P.S. For me I don't think it has anything to do with getting old or being seasonally depressed. I have just felt like I have way too much stuff and it is burdensome for me to have this much stuff. I'd rather have fewer things I really love and use and let the rest go.
 
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