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#196
I have 2 pieces that I regret tremendously:

1. T&Co Solitaire diamond bracelet - I wanted this for a while, but once I got it, it annoyed the hell out of me because it wouldn't stay on properly. Also, I was scared that the diamond would scratch my watch/other bracelets that I care more about. It's a shame because it was kind of expensive...
2. Bulgari cabochon ring in WG - impulse buy at a sample sale :noggin: It doesn't really look that good on me...ugh at least I got it on sale...

I don't know if I should sell them yet...I think I'll wait a few years and see if I ever fall in love with them...
 
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#197
Totally worth it: wedding set, a diamond/sapphire ring ala Princess D's style (gift from inlaws for our big day), all the jewelry from hubby dearest over the last 5 married years, watches (ranging from Cartier, Gucci, MBMJ and Benetton) , all the fun costume jewelry that I love to wear during summer! They may not last beyond a few years but I find myself having fun picking out my necklace-of-the-day every morning. So, totally worth it to me!

Not worth it: no big regrets yet! It used to be this gold watch from Gucci (birthday gift from hubby three years ago). At that time, I find it too gold but surprisingly it earns compliments all the time. I started getting into gold tones in the last two years so it worked out well.
 
#198
Worth it: Anything Cartier (especially from the love or trinity collections), VCA, Bulgari, Gold T&Co. pieces, gold Hermes pieces, pearls in every color, diamond studs appropriate for daily wear, diamond hoops or leverbacks, diamond eternity band, diamond bangle, diamond solitaire necklace, and Sapphire/ruby/emerald studs.

Not worth it: Silver anything especially T&Co., jewelry from department stores like Macy's (can get better quality elsewhere), diamonds lower than SI2, 10kt or 9kt gold, plated jewelry and costume jewelry
 
#200
I have another not worth it to add: Hearts on Fire Beloved ring. It looked so beautiful in the case but is not practical for my lifestyle. Also, my husband gifted me a gorgeous Memoire eternity band a year later. Had I known I was getting the eternity band, I would never have gone for the HOF. Pretty but not practical for me.
 
#201
Worth it- My Cartier BB 36 Automatic watch! Already went up 300+ since I bought it (January 14')
real gold hoop earrings...timeless they were my moms before she gifted them to me (20+ years still as beautiful as the day they were bought)

NOT worth it- Chanel pearl necklace...needed a repair after 1 use. ($2,100.) thank god it was a gift, I would never buy costume jewelry!
 
#202
Not worth it: trendy woven bracelets, low quality cocktail rings - they look and feel cheap after a while
Worth it: Tiffany ss bead earrings & RTT bracelet. Bought these on a whim, but the earrings are easy to wear while the RTT bracelet are great for weekends and holidays when I'm in shorts and flipflops.
 
#203
Totally worth it:
cheap, cheerful, chunky resin costume jewellery
Emerald cut diamond eternity, after taking decades to realise I don't like round shapes
Holiday souvenirs like the evil eye bracelet for 1 euro from flea market in Greece

Not worth it:
Sterling silver, always tarnished when I want to wear it
Pandora gold charms, they have to be kidding with those prices
Automatic Omega seamaster watch, when I should've got the quartz one. Loses time, stops after 2 days & I never have time to set it in the morning so it's totally unworn
 
#204
I don't consider my sterling silver jewelry a "not worth it" purchase. But, then I was never surprised or dismayed by the fact that I would have to occasionally polish the silver. It was never a secret to me that silver tarnishes! Duh.
 
#208
Worth it: all my silver jewelry I love vintage Taxco and vintage Danish. No modern stuff though. It has to have age.

Not Worth it: Cutesy mall kiosk type stuff that I gave away or trashed. Get the good stuff. It lasts longer.
Foot jewelry: choos, manolos and all the sky high, pointed toe, way too narrow, mortgage payment shoe brands. I have Hobbit like flippers. I cannot wear any of the SATC, red carpet starlet brands, but at one point I tried and my feet exacted their revenge. Now Ferragamo pumps are where I live and a few brands with lots of padding when I want to add a few inches. That's it. I still drool over the cute ones, but all I do is look.
 
#209
Worth it: All my rose gold jewelry. Every single piece of Native American Silver ewelry I ever purchased in Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque. All of the beautiful silver pieces of jewelry I have collected while traveling in Mexico over the last 20 years.


Not Worth It: My Philip Stein watch that I paid waaaay too much for.
 
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