Pomellato Sabbia big ring

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MissPolitely

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Hello,

I am in love with the Pomellato big rounded Sabbia Ring. It is grey-ish but very sparkly, because it is a ton of little diamonds sitting on a round disc. The price is...not cheap at all...it is more than 8000 Euro (8000 Dollars).
Okay, so I could afford it. Usually I don´t wear rings at all, as I am divorced and working in the medical field. I like timeless statement pieces I could put on quickly (opposed to chains) and would love to look down on my hands wearing it(would wear it on my middele finger).
I would tone the ring down with dark clothes like a leather jacket
But here is the BUT...somehow I am scared of peoples reaction. I am scared that people will notice the ring, love it...and then ask what brand it ist...because they assume it must be costume jewellery. And I would have to answer...what exactly? That I am wearing a 8000 Euro diamond ring...of course not! Can you relate to this and what would you do?
 
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With toned down I just mean I would wear it very casual (but hopefully stylish) and I just like it this way, I don´t like too much bling. But you are right, classic diamonds look great!
I think for some people it is a great provocation, if you own stuff like this and wear it on a daily casual basis. In 2019 I travelled with a group and used a Vuitton Neverfull for the beach, threw it in the sand etc. (it was a few years old, later I sold it on ebay). You can not imagine the way they stared at me when I took my wet sandy towel and put it in the bag...but, yeah, that´s life...let people talk...you both are right!
 
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To be honest, chances are, if they're not well-versed in fine jewelry, they may not know the brand at all! :lol:
I've definitely mentioned the names of pieces I've gotten, and if it's not something very well known like Tiffany & Co. or Cartier, people are like, oh okay. :P They kind of take it as it is and don't look into it further.

I can see how provocative it can be but I think that may depend on who you're with or who is around you.
Not trying to imply that the people around you are not good or nice people. The mind-set is just different.

If the people you're with know what kind of person you are, then it should not bother them.
If they don't know you and you don't know them, then, yes, their opinions are not to be taken seriously.

In my experience, with friends, family, work (I also work in the medical field), everyone already knows what kind of person I am. (And I am the kind of person to put a bag on the ground or wash dishes with fine jewel on my hands, lol) And it's not something they'll raise eyebrows or talk about. Doesn't mean that they agree with what I buy or what I do with nice items, but it's not something they'll judge me for if you get what I mean.

People will be people. But you will always be yourself.
And there's nothing wrong with buying something for yourself with your own money that you love! ;)
 
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I love Pomellato. The big Sabbia ring would look so cool with a leather jacket, jeans, silk shirt, but it would also work night time with something dressier. My only worry would be carrying it in your work situation if it means patient examination, could it get snagged somehow?
 
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Polaremil said:
I love Pomellato. The big Sabbia ring would look so cool with a leather jacket, jeans, silk shirt, but it would also work night time with something dressier. My only worry would be carrying it in your work situation if it means patient examination, could it get snagged somehow?
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Really depends on what we do at work, in the medical field.
For example, part of my work is on the floor with patients or in surgery. I do not wear any hand jewelry for those instances. Other part of my work is more administrative/leadership and that’s when we need to wear business or business casual clothes. I’ll attend conferences or present at meetings and that’s when I’ll wear most of my hand jewelry. There’s also a lot of nice dinner work events that we can dress up for, so jewelry also for those occasions.
 
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I think you will be ok. The ring is not crazy flashy as it is a lot of small stones instead of a huge solitaire and there is a very good chance people will not blink twice at it.
If you love it - wear it and be happy. Life is too short to worry about the insecurities that strangers may or may not have regarding your jewelry choices.
Fwiw
When I don’t want people seeing my rings i flip them to the underside of my hand and all they see is a plain gold band on top
 
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Thanks for the great replies!
I would not wear the ring at work or at home. I only wear rings when I go out so this would be a great piece. In general I don´t like several rings on my fingers because of all this hand washing and putting on handcream going on...
And there is absolutely no man in sight who would put a ring on...*rolleyes*...
I think I figured out another "problem"... I could afford the ring but somehow don´t feel rich enough for buying such a piece. But I guess everything is relative, if I like it for 20 years the investment should be okay...
 
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MissPolitely said:
Thanks for the great replies!
I would not wear the ring at work or at home. I only wear rings when I go out so this would be a great piece. In general I don´t like several rings on my fingers because of all this hand washing and putting on handcream going on...
And there is absolutely no man in sight who would put a ring on...*rolleyes*...
I think I figured out another "problem"... I could afford the ring but somehow don´t feel rich enough for buying such a piece. But I guess everything is relative, if I like it for 20 years the investment should be okay...
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Why would you not feel rich enough? As long as you can afford it, then theoretically I don’t see any issue with you buying it.
Unless there are certain things or investments in mind that take more priority like a house, then I would not be too concerned with “feeling rich”.
Besides wealth is relative and depending on where you live and who you hang out with, it varies on a spectrum.
I don’t think I am rich or feel particularly “rich”. I feel very fortunate and blessed to be in the position I am now because of my upbringing, hard work and a little bit of luck! However, I do know that I live in a nice area where my neighbors drive Lamborghini’s (or other super cars lol) and on a relative scale, I’m an average person. :lol: But that doesn’t make me “feel poor” either.
I don’t know you personally so I don’t want to make assumptions but “feeling rich” is something I would not be too concerned with for anything I buy, luxury or not.
As long as you can afford it and it brings you joy, I see no harm in that! :smile:
 
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MissPolitely said:
Thanks for the great replies!
I would not wear the ring at work or at home. I only wear rings when I go out so this would be a great piece. In general I don´t like several rings on my fingers because of all this hand washing and putting on handcream going on...
And there is absolutely no man in sight who would put a ring on...*rolleyes*...
I think I figured out another "problem"... I could afford the ring but somehow don´t feel rich enough for buying such a piece. But I guess everything is relative, if I like it for 20 years the investment should be okay...
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Style wise, the Sabbia ring is definitely something you can wear for the next 20 years. It’s bold but not over the top, and perfect for wearing as an only ring. I find that that as I age (I am over 50), I need to wear more simple lines, less frills, both in clothes and jewellery. The Pommellato ring I have is teeny tiny, and at some point I will give it to my daughter since it feels a bit dainty for my style (at 16, she’s already eyeing it :amazed:). https://www.pomellato.com/en_intl/jewelry/rings/ring-m'ama-non-m'ama-rose-gold-18kt-adularia-diamond?childSku=PAB7031_O7000_DB0AD_56
 
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@lill_canele You are so right! After my divorce I moved to a not so favourable neighborhood, but the appartment I own is beautiful.
There are no security issues, it´s just something like working class surrounding.
I don´t mind at all, I don´t spend much time in my neighborhood, and can get anywhere in a small amount of time.
But people are so snobby, in the last years quite a lot of narcissistic men judged me in seconds...ah, single mother, ah, this neighborhood...okay...goodbye!
I can not help them if they don´t take the time to get to know me, but the funny thing is that my standard of living is actually quite high, the main reason beeing that my cost of living is lower.
 
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@Polaremil Yes, that is exactly the way I see it. I own quite a lot of pieces 20 year olds would love, and I see no problem with that, but the way it is styled has to change. I like a clean style with pieces of good quality that fit well.
I somethimes go to a jewellery where the female owner is Persian, around 65, not superslim, wears dark long clothes combined with a big golden Ole Lynggaard Elephant as a necklace. Looks great.
 
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