You know, for me, it's about the quality rather than the quantity. If I come across something I really want, and that is in my mind spectacular, I buy. But I have also learned to save up for when that special piece comes along. My mother had a wonderful philosophy about jewelry....she would say, "I'd rather wear it than drive it" I know I'm not visiting a plastic surgeon for enhancements/reductions/improvements like many of my girlfriends are (I'm 55), so I'd rather distract by wearing spectacular jewelry.