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Thank you! Cheerful colors make me so happy, especially when I can look down and see the piece of jewelry throughout the day.Your collection is so beautiful!Including the Cartier sapphires that I desperately want. Really hope Cartier will make these again someday.
Thank you, it was a nice birthday surprise that I found them both just before my birthday!
Thank you! My favorite color is green, so this stone makes me very happyGood god that chrysoprase. I’m lost for words. Which is just fine, that beauty doesn’t need my words!
My birthday presents are always from me to me. My husband says, “It’s not part of my culture.” Ok, whatever! That’s what my fun money is for, sometimes I feel like I work more than required 1/2 for altruistic reasons and 1/2 just to add to the fun money fund. My feeling is that when I work more on top of my normal job expectations, then that money is mine to have fun with!
I was able to track down and add a 5 motif green chrysoprase bracelet to my 10 motif necklace and earrings set. The color of the bracelet and necklace match perfectly! They are a forest green color indoors and bright green in outdoor lighting. The earrings are a brighter shade, but I love that because it complements my coloring next to my face (cool toned, green eyes, light black hair).
The other purchase was totally accidental, but I thought, “Why not?!” (This is my usual jewelry motto, as those of you who know me already know). Sometimes that theory works out magically, sometimes it ends out to be an item that does not work for me at all. My only regrets are the items I missed out on. I never regret trying something and learning more about what works best for me. I have never though about sweets, but I this little sweet piece came up with the paperwork and receipt, and I though it would be a very cute layering item since I am not so into single pendants. I will send it into VCA this week for a second verification, so here is a quick photo for now.
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Oh my gosh Nicole!! Happy birthday and these are such special unique pieces to your already vast collection! I swear you have all the stones and are more well stocked than any flagship store. Love love love everything about your collection. Congratulations on your new additions!
Lol, all my presents are also usually from me to me, though I hint hard at DH and make sure he feels involved in the process. Despite being together more than a decade the training’s still not quite there, if I let him loose on his own I don’t think I would quite like what he gets. Every time I try teaching him about jewelry it just goes out the other ear and I know he’s not really listening. However he could tell you all about the German stainless steel used in golf putters. His brain works wildly differently
I know presents are gifts so we should be grateful for what we get but it’s also wonderful when we have the choice to choose what we truly love and will wear/admire. You have an amazing taste and collection. Enjoy them all in great health! 
This shade of green is just incredible. Like you, 90% of my pieces are bought by myself, and honestly its rewarding; and are little markers of achievements. I love that you are adventurous with your choices and open to trying pieces you typically might not think to naturally go for. Looks like your choices have been successes!My birthday presents are always from me to me. My husband says, “It’s not part of my culture.” Ok, whatever! That’s what my fun money is for, sometimes I feel like I work more than required 1/2 for altruistic reasons and 1/2 just to add to the fun money fund. My feeling is that when I work more on top of my normal job expectations, then that money is mine to have fun with!
I was able to track down and add a 5 motif green chrysoprase bracelet to my 10 motif necklace and earrings set. The color of the bracelet and necklace match perfectly! They are a forest green color indoors and bright green in outdoor lighting. The earrings are a brighter shade, but I love that because it complements my coloring next to my face (cool toned, green eyes, light black hair).
The other purchase was totally accidental, but I thought, “Why not?!” (This is my usual jewelry motto, as those of you who know me already know). Sometimes that theory works out magically, sometimes it ends out to be an item that does not work for me at all. My only regrets are the items I missed out on. I never regret trying something and learning more about what works best for me. I have never though about sweets, but I this little sweet piece came up with the paperwork and receipt, and I though it would be a very cute layering item since I am not so into single pendants. I will send it into VCA this week for a second verification, so here is a quick photo for now.
Thanks for letting me share
Happy Birthday Nicole. Like always Absolutely beautiful….You have the most fabulous pieces that you spring on us. I absolutely love the bracelet to complete you set. Only you would find a turquoise sweet clover in yg.My birthday presents are always from me to me. My husband says, “It’s not part of my culture.” Ok, whatever! That’s what my fun money is for, sometimes I feel like I work more than required 1/2 for altruistic reasons and 1/2 just to add to the fun money fund. My feeling is that when I work more on top of my normal job expectations, then that money is mine to have fun with!
I was able to track down and add a 5 motif green chrysoberyl prase bracelet to my 10 motif necklace and earrings set. The color of the bracelet and necklace match perfectly! They are a forest green color indoors and bright green in outdoor lighting. The earrings are a brighter shade, but I love that because it complements my coloring next to my face (cool toned, green eyes, light black hair).
The other purchase was totally accidental, but I thought, “Why not?!” (This is my usual jewelry motto, as those of you who know me already know). Sometimes that theory works out magically, sometimes it ends out to be an item that does not work for me at all. My only regrets are the items I missed out on. I never regret trying something and learning more about what works best for me. I have never though about sweets, but I this little sweet piece came up with the paperwork and receipt, and I though it would be a very cute layering item since I am not so into single pendants. I will send it into VCA this week for a second verification, so here is a quick photo for now.
Thanks for letting me share
Thank you! That is incredibly kind of you to sayOh my gosh Nicole!! Happy birthday and these are such special unique pieces to your already vast collection! I swear you have all the stones and are more well stocked than any flagship store. Love love love everything about your collection. Congratulations on your new additions!
Lol, all my presents are also usually from me to me, though I hint hard at DH and make sure he feels involved in the process. Despite being together more than a decade the training’s still not quite there, if I let him loose on his own I don’t think I would quite like what he gets. Every time I try teaching him about jewelry it just goes out the other ear and I know he’s not really listening. However he could tell you all about the German stainless steel used in golf putters. His brain works wildly differently
My husband is incredibly generous, but something like a birthday gift just never crossed his mind. If he did buy me jewelry, I would probably want to choose it or at least give him a short list to choose from, so it works out OK that I just choose for myself. Also, since I gravitate towards discontinued or hard to find items, it is nice that I can purchase something immediately while it is available, instead of waiting for his gift timing. Honestly, the most amazing thing about my husband is that he is so respectful to my parents and so generous with them. My mom is extremely talkative and when she visits I just wander in and out of the room as I quickly reach my limit. He will listen to her stories for hours, and then I will come back upstairs an hour later and he is still listening and offering her more tea and sweets. My dad is weird and spontaneous and chooses to live about an hour outside of the city, but enjoys the social life of the city still. (Both of my parents are in their early to mid-70s). My dad is known to suddenly and randomly call at 11pm on a weeknight and say that he doesn’t feel like driving home… My husband is already halfway out the door to pick up some dinner for him, it doesn’t even cross his mind that my dad should not stay at our house for days on end with no warning and no plans at all. So, all in all, I don’t mind the lack of jewelry presents, what he offers is so real and precious!
Thank you so much! Maybe I will have a more intentional and cohesive collection eventually, but for now jewelry is purchased for fun and joy!
Thank you! I was so thrilled to be able to complete my chrysoprase set and I could not believe my luck that the shade is just the same as my necklace! You know me so well!! Part of me said that it made sense to get the sweet YG necklace since it would be a nice layering piece, but most of my thrill was just being so excited to be able to find and hold in my own hands this rare little unicorn!
Many congrats on the absolutely gorgeous new pieces. 99% of my pieces are gifts from me to me and those I feel are the best kinda gifts because I know what I love and there’s no second guessingMy birthday presents are always from me to me. My husband says, “It’s not part of my culture.” Ok, whatever! That’s what my fun money is for, sometimes I feel like I work more than required 1/2 for altruistic reasons and 1/2 just to add to the fun money fund. My feeling is that when I work more on top of my normal job expectations, then that money is mine to have fun with!
I was able to track down and add a 5 motif green chrysoprase bracelet to my 10 motif necklace and earrings set. The color of the bracelet and necklace match perfectly! They are a forest green color indoors and bright green in outdoor lighting. The earrings are a brighter shade, but I love that because it complements my coloring next to my face (cool toned, green eyes, light black hair).
The other purchase was totally accidental, but I thought, “Why not?!” (This is my usual jewelry motto, as those of you who know me already know). Sometimes that theory works out magically, sometimes it ends out to be an item that does not work for me at all. My only regrets are the items I missed out on. I never regret trying something and learning more about what works best for me. I have never though about sweets, but I this little sweet piece came up with the paperwork and receipt, and I though it would be a very cute layering item since I am not so into single pendants. I will send it into VCA this week for a second verification, so here is a quick photo for now.
Thanks for letting me share
@nicole0612Wow it’s amazing that you were able to find the chrysoprase five motif, congratulation! So special and looks lovely on you. I also really respect your “hunting” skillsMy birthday presents are always from me to me. My husband says, “It’s not part of my culture.” Ok, whatever! That’s what my fun money is for, sometimes I feel like I work more than required 1/2 for altruistic reasons and 1/2 just to add to the fun money fund. My feeling is that when I work more on top of my normal job expectations, then that money is mine to have fun with!
I was able to track down and add a 5 motif green chrysoprase bracelet to my 10 motif necklace and earrings set. The color of the bracelet and necklace match perfectly! They are a forest green color indoors and bright green in outdoor lighting. The earrings are a brighter shade, but I love that because it complements my coloring next to my face (cool toned, green eyes, light black hair).
The other purchase was totally accidental, but I thought, “Why not?!” (This is my usual jewelry motto, as those of you who know me already know). Sometimes that theory works out magically, sometimes it ends out to be an item that does not work for me at all. My only regrets are the items I missed out on. I never regret trying something and learning more about what works best for me. I have never though about sweets, but I this little sweet piece came up with the paperwork and receipt, and I though it would be a very cute layering item since I am not so into single pendants. I will send it into VCA this week for a second verification, so here is a quick photo for now.
Thanks for letting me share
Enjoy and look forward to seeing more of your fun money acquisitionsThat’s so great that they are the same shade so you can link them together with no color variation. I definitely expect you to have the rare pieces. It’s your signature thing.
Thank you so much! It really takes the guess work out doesn’t it?Many congrats on the absolutely gorgeous new pieces. 99% of my pieces are gifts from me to me and those I feel are the best kinda gifts because I know what I love and there’s no second guessing
Thank you very much! I always enjoy seeing your beautiful and unique collection and am inspired by you to try things that were off my radar, and often fall in love! It is so amazing and lucky, because I have been searching for chrysoprase for years, and suddenly the whole set came in fairly quick succession!Wow it’s amazing that you were able to find the chrysoprase five motif, congratulation! So special and looks lovely on you. I also really respect your “hunting” skills
(@missie1 just had a similar experience!) Feeling very fortunate and glad that we can all share our treasues and discoveries with each other here!