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#166
Worth it: my e-ring (that went from a solitaire to a 3 stone, pave studded setting, only after years of waiting for the right budget and bargain), eternity ring. Swiss Army watch.

On the fence: two pieces I wear/wore a huge amount but had sort of bad back stories to them.

-the super thin set of platinum bands an unscrupulous jeweler on 42nd Street NYC sold me when he held my e-ring repair hostage (literally) until I purchased something from him. Spent $800 on what really should have cost no more than $250. All this for a $50 repair. Lesson learned. Just glad they didn't switch my e-diamond out. I guess I wore it enough to get the money's worth out of it but probably not great a vibe/karma to have.

-Same happened while in Mexico. Picked out a turquoise bangle bracelet, seller when to the back to wrap it. Got back to the hotel and realized he switched an inferior workmanship piece on me. I wore it a lot as well. I don't know why, I really liked the pieces fine, just a weird story behind each one.
 
#167
Worth it: my wedding rings, my 0.50 ct diamond studs, the Tiffany gold/diamond pieces I own, my diamond solitaire pendant, all the gold/platinum/diamond/gemstone jewellery I have inherited from my grandmother and mother...

Not worth it: I don't really regret buying anything that I currently have in my jewellery box, I have parted with anything that I didn't like. I do have an aquamarine solitaire pendant set in 18k gold and am not happy with the setting (unusually for me I would prefer a white gold setting and am thinking of also getting a diamond halo to go round it).

I don't think Tiffany silver is worth it (paying for the brand name) and also no longer buy costume jewellery as I don't see the point, personally (for my taste). In any case good quality costume jewellery is quite expensive and I would rather put that money towards buying a real piece.
 
#168
I've never really purchased any jewelry before besides antique/vintage/estate. Sometimes I do regret purchasing some of these pieces because I never wear them, but then again, just looking at them makes me really happy so maybe I don't regret getting them after all!
 
#169
Worth it: diamond stud earrings, upgraded ering& band, rainbow sapphire ring, gold bracelets, gold charm bracelet, thick Byzantine gold necklace, everything else hubbs has given me thru the years. ;)

Not worth it: pandora bracelet. Spent a small fortune on it and never wear it. It's too heavy for my wrist. ;( live and learn!
 
#170
Worth it:

Tiffany & Co. 18k jewelry (I used to own)
Diamond studs (Always classic!)

Not worth it:

Tiffany & Co. silver (I should have saved for gold)
Pandora bracelet (I never wear mine, but refuse to sell it off due to sentimental value)
Anything too "trendy"
 
#171
Worth it: T&Co Diamond Studs, T&Co Solitair Diamond Pendant, T&Co e-ring, Rolex watch
I wear my Tiffany almost every day to work, swim, run errands, etc.

Not worth it: T&Co silver pieces, costume jewelries, non-designer jewelries from my older relatives (I don't like the style and I don't wear them.)
 
#172
Worth it to me
My engagement ring and wedding band- 1.26ct ExExEx center in custom WG halo setting with plain WG wedding band
Elsa Peretti SS teardrop earrings- got them ages ago and I wear them almost every day- sleep in them, shower in them- they still look shiny and lovely they have since been discontinued so I rarely see other people wearing them.
WG huggie hoops with tiny yet sparkling diamonds- no name but very high quality. I alternate between the teardrops and these. So comfortable and classic.
Awesome/cheap statement necklaces- I've had great luck with my forever21 long chunky necklaces. Because they are so cheap, I don't feel bad buying pieces that are more trendy than classic. I would never overspend on base metal jewelry, but for what I spent, I love them.

On the fence
Tiffany&Co SS bow necklace- I just bought it for myself for my bday and I've been wearing it every day and loving it, but I still can't help thinking that maybe I should have just saved up and bought the BlueNile WG diamond one for a few hundred more. I'm not super into branding, I just love the look of the bow necklace and the BN one looks just as nice from what I can see online (although I'd love to see IRL pics if anyone owns it)
Tiffany&Co SS graduated bead necklace and bead earrings- totally classic but the money could have been better spent. Maybe I would like the necklace better if I got it lengthened, but then I'd have to spend more $$ on it.

Not worth it to me
Tiffany&Co SS tag bracelet- bought it 13 years ago because I was in middle school and it was THE cool thing to have. It wasn't me then and it's not me now.
Tiffany&Co Elsa Peretti SS open heart- I'm just not a heart girl I guess- it was a gift. It's such a classic piece though that I can't get rid of it- saving it for my hypothetical future daughter I guess

Whew! I feel so much better now that I got that off my chest! What a fun thread!
 
#173
Worth it: My Cartier Yellow Gold Panthere Ring and Love bracelet - the workmanship, design and heaviness of these pieces is amazing
Tiffany Victoria Tennis bracelet - I don't mind sacrificing carat weight for cost on this piece because the clasp is SOO extraordinary and fabulous. And it's so exquisitely made.
Cartier Tank Francaise watch in SS - 8 years old and wears like iron. And perpetually chic! Cost per wear is nil at this point!!

Not Worth it - Hermes H-Our watch. It's fun, but I wouldn't buy it again for the current cost.
 
#174
Worth it: Rolex, Tiffany gold pieces, one of a kind gold jewelry, almost all of my David Yurman jewelry (diamond pavé rings, cable bracelets), Links of London yellow gold watch, my Chinese jadeite antique/vintage necklaces, most of my vintage finds on Etsy and art galleries, jewelry I make myself.

Not worth it: Chanel costume jewelry (a little flimsy) - in fact, costume jewelry in general, David Yurman Spiritual Beads bracelet (something wrong with the mechanism, can't close properly), everything silver- or gold-plated.
 
#175
Do you guys think the Tiffany key chain that cost 8k or more are worth it ? I have a smaller diamond key chain from Tiffany already the fleurs one , but thinking about getting one more , or maybe I should save up for a Cartier braclet? But a lot people said the rose gold turns color n it fades color .
 
#176
Totally worth it:

My Pandora bracelet and charms, my Tatty Devine necklace and earring and all the gold and silver jewellery my mum gave me! :smile1:

Totally not worth it:

All the cheap fake silver and gold jewellery I have bought (and never worn!)

Really fun post! :smile1::p
 
#178
Worth it -
My wedding rings, of course
My ESQ watch - it's classic, feminine, and was affordable
My Tiffany Venetian Link SS bracelet - I wear practically it every day
My Tiffany SS Heart Key necklace - Another piece I wear a lot

Not worth it -
My Elsa Peretti SS Open Heart items that I bought in my mid 20's. They just didn't age with me (I'm 41 now) and now I'm thinking about selling them. I haven't worn them in at least 10 years and even when I did wear them, it was rarely.
Some costume jewelry items
 
#179
Worth it ... All my gold jewellery from Tiffany and Cartier

So not worth it ... Uberkate Necklace, pendant, earrings. Spend close to 800$ on it and never wear it because it doesn't sit nicely. I loved the sentiment of it, but didn't like the workmanship of it at all. Can't sell it either because it's personalised and engraved. Will try to sell the earrings maybe. Agh, regret !
 
#180
Adding to my worth it pile: The new 24 inch 18k yg necklace I just bought from T&Co for my earring-turned-pendant. I love this length & I like that I can switch out pendants. I love that it will match other tiffany gold pieces. Also worth it, the dior rings I just got that I keep posting everywhere. The dior purses are just not my style so I had no idea that their jewelry would be. So happy!

To my not-worth-it... surprisingly, the 10 motif VCA I bought & returned. Too much for me to wear everyday. I have the 5 motif bracelet (which I adore) so I was absolutely shocked when I did not instantly love the necklace once it was delivered.
 
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