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#167
I make jewellery, so wear a lot of that as an advertisement :cool: however I know exactly what goes into it and I refuse to wear rubbish. I use a lot of real gemstones which would be really overpriced if made by a big designer, plus I can take them apart and redesign whenever I want.

If I see a statement piece of fashion jewellery which is made well and I know I will wear and love then I'll buy it. Things like Vivienne Westwood, YSL, Links of London are all fine by me, Primark is not.

I rarely wear fine jewellery since I'm scared I'll break/lose it, and I don't think I've ever bought much because of that. A lot of the fine jewellery I own has been passed down thought the family.
 
#168
I don't really wear any costume jewelry. I used to have a pair of CZ's that I wore if I was traveling to certain places but now I usually just were pearl studs when I don't real comfortable wearing my diamond studs. I don't really have anything against costume jewelery on other people but personally I prefer things that I know will stand the test of time.
 
#169
I used to, in my teen years, now (23 yo) I regreat most of it. I would only buy it again if it was from some geek fandom of mine (like my Harry Potter custom jewelry), besides that... no, dont ever plan to buy them again.
And I will get one day or two to sort through them to sell and give it away. I want to keep mostly my fine jewelry now.
 
#170
I only have a couple of Hermes bracelets and Chanel pieces that I consider costume jeweller that were gifted to me. Everything else is fine jewellery. It's just the way I have been brought up. I'm quite specific in my taste - I'm very simplistic. The only thing I wear without fail every day is my platinum and diamond tennis bracelet. It is simple but timeless. I wanted one ever since I was young and my Mother obliged me when I was 15. She knew it would last and she also adores tennis bracelets. Unfortunately I lost it when I was 18, freak mishap, never knew what happened to it. But it was replaced and I'm happy to say I still have it. I have variations on it (diamond with ruby/sapphire) to match sets. Again, my Mother believes in sets - ring, bracelet, necklace/pendant and earrings. I also tend to wear a simple Chopard necklace regularly and a Van Cleef & Arpels piece but my hair gets tangled in them lol. I will one day inherit my mothers jewels and I know that even if I do not like her settings I can reset and design them. She has people to source the stones she wants and has some amazing gems. Prices seem to be steady too so great investment that will last a lifetime and beyond. Currently I am sourcing the perfect canary diamond *grin*

I just find I cannot justify some prices for costume pieces, as much as I love Chanel, I would never have bought the pearl necklace because I prefer south sea pearls. I was actually a tiny bit disappointed DBF fell into the Chanel trap but I can't complain really.

I think some people look great accessorising with costume jewellery regardless of whether it's expensive or not - it's just personal preference. For me simplistic pieces suit my overall style best.
 
#172
I was always against splurging on costume jewelry. I was able to justify buying bits and pieces from House of Harlow but now I've fallen in love with the YSL Arty Oval ring and my costume jewelry addiction is now out of control, I mean look!

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Do you think I will regret these purchases once I become older? I currently don't own fine jewelry, but I know I would love to! Especially if its something timeless. What are your favourite fine jewelry pieces?
 
#173
By the definitions set out in this thread its hard to answer that question simply. If somebody says they wear costume jewellery it could either mean a citrine encrusted pair of branded silver earrings, or it could mean a Hello Kitty pendant from the Pound Shop.
 
#174
Gnomesy said:
Does anyone wear costume or fashion jewellery, or just fine jewellery?

What kinds of costume jewellery do you wear?

Where do you buy it from and how much would you spend on 1 piece?
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I mix costume and fine jewllery. I buy costume ones from various jewllery shops, usually not super expensive ones! I could never spend more that 100 euros on costume jewllery.

I prefer costume earrings mostly.
 
#175
paper_dollie said:
I was always against splurging on costume jewelry. I was able to justify buying bits and pieces from House of Harlow but now I've fallen in love with the YSL Arty Oval ring and my costume jewelry addiction is now out of control, I mean look!

yslartyovallapisazure.jpg


Do you think I will regret these purchases once I become older? I currently don't own fine jewelry, but I know I would love to! Especially if its something timeless. What are your favourite fine jewelry pieces?
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I don't think you'll regret it! They are pretty edgy pieces that can give a rock vibe to any outfit, even to a plain black dress. I believe you'll get to use them a lot.

Since they're YSL though, they are pretty expensive. I'd probably buy one if I was madly in love with the design but they don't really suit my more subtle style.

As far as fine jewllery lines are concerned, i mostly prefer Cartier and Bulgari. Since I'm 21 and don't work, I do not own any item of these brands BUT I get to "shop" at my mum's jewllery box...:graucho::graucho::graucho:
 
#176
I have sold most of my fine jewelry and wear mostly designer crystal jewelry anymore, I find it a lot more fun and I do not get bored with them as easily, they are beautiful, more showy and colorful, the designs are more unique to me. I especially love Swarovski and Konplott. I do have some antique/vintage silver pieces left that I still wear but again they are unique . I also wear regular costume jewelry if I find them really cheap at fleamarkets, etc. and I find them unique. Swarovski is probably the most formal of what I wear but I tend to buy limited edition pieces from them as well.
 
#177
Paper Dollie, honestly I am not sure whether you will regret your choices or not, that depends as people change and so do their tastes. I would say that most people tend to go for fine jewelry as they get older but I was the other way around. I think jewelry is to be enjoyed so you should not feel bad about getting yourself nice costume jewelry you love. Designer/collectible pieces have decent resale value and sometimes selling fine jewelry is hard them selling designer costume. However, addictions do I ever know how you feel, mine got out of control at several times during my life so it is important to say no to yourself at times but at the same time enjoy life within your limits.
 
#178
Since I don't think I'll ever be able to afford big, big stones and parures, I'd still like the look fashion-wise. Costume jewelry is affordable and fashionable. I love statement pieces. What do you have? Please let me see :D
 
#179
I got this set of necklace and earrings from Anna dello Russo's H&M collection. I bought it secondary from ebay, but it took years to find good emerald costume jewelry. And it wasn't that expensive. Compared to the thousands other designers charged such as Lanvin, this was a cheap buy!
 

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