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#286
Let me join.

Not worth it: Pandora bracelet with two tone silver & YG charms (I cannot sell it because it was gifted to me by my boyfriend), Chanel CC logo earrings costume jewelry (I do not like it anymore when I became interested with fine jewelries. I rarely or almost never wear it LOL!), Return to Tiffany Mini Heart Tag Necklace with Mint Enamel (Sorry, I really feel like it is for teen girls, I am no longer a teen), Gold jewelries with Zirconia / Russian Diamonds (Gifted to me but I do not feel confident wearing those compared to wearing ones with real diamonds. Is it just me?)

Worth it: Hermes Clic H (I still love it and wear it tons), Return to Tiffany Bead Bracelet in Silver (I consider it a classic piece), all fine jewelries (Gold and diamonds I believe hold its value), Tissot two tone watch (Affordable yet great quality)
 
#289
saligator said:
splurgetothemax said:
Worth it: genuine carved ivory (elephant, not mammoth) pendant and earrings

I realize that this is your opinion of what is "worth it" but for me, carved ivory is never worth it. In this day and age I think is irresponsible to own or collect ivory, period.
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Thank you for your opinion. Unlike other countries that sold illegal ivory by killing elephants, in my country ivory are obtained from dead elephants. Just like mammoth's ivory which came from fossils and completely legal in the US. It is illegal, in my country, to kill elephants merely for their ivory. FYI, in some remote islands, ivory is worth more than gold. Gold is not easily bought and transported so ivory are their savings for their children education, in which they can sell later on. I dont see ivory as irresponsible or superfluous purchase. I see it as something that functional, and hope for secured life and better future.
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#290
saligator said:
splurgetothemax said:
Worth it: genuine carved ivory (elephant, not mammoth) pendant and earrings

I realize that this is your opinion of what is "worth it" but for me, carved ivory is never worth it. In this day and age I think is irresponsible to own or collect ivory, period.
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Luxelifemomma said:
saligator said:
+1
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splurgetothemax said:
saligator said:
Thank you for your opinion. Unlike other countries that sold illegal ivory by killing elephants, in my country ivory are obtained from dead elephants. Just like mammoth's ivory which came from fossils and completely legal in the US. It is illegal, in my country, to kill elephants merely for their ivory. FYI, in some remote islands, ivory is worth more than gold. Gold is not easily bought and transported so ivory are their savings for their children education, in which they can sell later on. I dont see ivory as irresponsible or superfluous purchase. I see it as something that functional, and hope for secured life and better future.
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Can we please move on from the ethics of owning certain materials, please? Thanks.
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#291
Worth it:
- Silver, YG or WG jewelry, I feel like if I store it properly and give it a nice clean every now and then it will always have some value.
- Investing in a good watch because it will probably last you a lifetime.
- Pearl earrings set in YG or WG, it's such a classic piece.

Not worth it:
- Costume jewelry, I have some pieces from Givenchy and Michael Kors but honestly don't really wear them that much and they are pretty worthless
- Owning 10 + watches, I have 5 watches and only wear 2 of them lol
 
#292
Spent over an hour perusing this thread. What a great resource for someone looking to buy some blingy baubles!

I'll join in:

Worth It to ME:
-Wedding set. My set is very plain. A diamond solitaire set on a plain 1.7mm platinum band, and a plain 2mm platinum band. I LOVE THIS SET. I never take it off and it is by far, my most valuable and my favorite set of jewelry.
-Cartier Trinity Ring
-WG: Petite Diamond Cross Pendant; tiny, no brand diamond hoop earrings. Both are very unassuming, but add a touch of sparkle to everyday outfits.
-Sterling Silver: Tiffany venetian and bead bracelets.
-Pearls: Tiffany/Peretti SS Large Mesh earrings with pearl; Vintage, dainty pearl necklace. I received the necklace as a bridesmaid's gift nearly 20 years ago and I still reach for it when I need pearls.
-YG: Monogram necklace; small hoop diamond earrings; Tiffany DBTY bracelet; Tiffany thin stacking rings with my kid's birthstones that I received as push presents; Vintage gemstone ring with my husband's birthstone I picked up in Europe during a trip.

Not Worth It to ME:
-My David Yurman pieces. So overdone, I can't reach for any bracelet without cringing.
-Pandora. I don't know if I have outgrown this, but once I finally got more than half a bracelet put together, I never reached for it.
-All my high street costume jewelry: Banana Republic, JCrew, Kate Spade, Kendra Scott, BaubleBar, Michael Kors, etc. The gold plating is the worst and it wears away or tarnishes. Just thinking of the money I spent on these that could have gone to high quality pieces makes me ill. Fortunately, everyone else is still obsessed with KS and I was able to unload a ton of that in the college town where I live.
-Apple Watch - The battery sometimes doesn't even last a whole day and I have to take it off every single day to recharge it. It's awful.

I hope to streamline my purchases in the future so that I can add a couple of Cartier pieces that I have my eye on in the coming years.
 
#293
I have found this thread fascinating. Everyone has different opinions & it's all subject to personal taste. So, I guess I'll add to it.
For me-Worth it:
My wedding set in platinum
my Pearls, especially my Tahitans/South Seas & Akoya
my gold, platinum, & Sterling Silver jewelry with or without fine gemstones or diamonds
my NA collection of jewelry, mostly from the 40's to the 70's

Not Worth it:
Plated Jewelry of any kind; it fades & wears off & winds up looking cheap
Costume Jewelry, especially the over priced branded stuff
Really trendy styles that go in & out of favor

I have spent years collecting jewelry. I rarely buy branded pieces but I do buy gold, silver, & fine metals. I do love genuine gems & diamonds.
I stopped buying costume jewelry years ago. I found that I would wear them once or twice & then stick them in a drawer. I do have a few vintage costume pieces that belonged to my grandmother that are from the 30's & 40's I keep for sentimental reasons.
I am at the point that the only jewelry I am looking to buy are classics in fine metals. I've been looking at some of the VCA Alahambra collection, some Cartier & Bulgari pieces. I have also decided to invest in a fine timepiece but haven't decided on a brand yet, Still have a lot of research to do.
 
#294
This thread is so interesting so I guess I will be joining too.

Worth it: my solitaire diamond ring,diamond pendant necklace, and diamond stud, Omega constellation diamond watch, Tiffany mini heart tag bead bracelet(it has a lot of sentimental value to me as it's the first gift he bought me on our first date), DY cable bracelet, Monica Vinader fiji bracelet, and a lot of costume jewelry that I both under $20 ( I loved them at the time I bought them so they worth)

Not worth it: Chanel Costume jewelry, earrings, chest pin, same as the Hermes jewelry....
 
#295
Interesting :)
My current obsession: diamonds and nothing but diamonds!
Worth it: all my diamond pieces!
Not worth it: all my bracelets from Tory Burch (earings too), LV, BV, Hermes, Henri Bendel custom jewelry!! I dont wear them anymore :( i am all about diamond pieces only right now.
 
#297
vanilla_addict said:
Interesting :)
My current obsession: diamonds and nothing but diamonds!
Worth it: all my diamond pieces!
Not worth it: all my bracelets from Tory Burch (earings too), LV, BV, Hermes, Henri Bendel custom jewelry!! I dont wear them anymore :( i am all about diamond pieces only right now.
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My sentiments exactly! I have downsized my jewelry collection and only wear my diamond jewelry and Michelle Siren 16 diamond watch. Simple and elegant and goes with my diamond studs, diamond cross pendant, diamond cushion engagement ring and diamond eternity band.
 
#298
lucydee said:
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My sentiments exactly! I have downsized my jewelry collection and only wear my diamond jewelry and Michelle Siren 16 diamond watch. Simple and elegant and goes with my diamond studs, diamond cross pendant, diamond cushion engagement ring and diamond eternity band.
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You gave me an idea! I should downsize as well! Never thought of that :) specially that they have been sitting in the bottom layer of my jewl box for more than two years un-used. Indeed its the simplicity and elegance that triggered my recent change. I feel my non jewl things are a bit fashiony and not classic. They unfortunately serve as toys when ever my little one gets her hand on them! Hehehe
 
#299
I was looking at all of the jewelry I have after reading this and am now on a kick to sell a whole lot of it.
Worth it:
-Chanel intense black J12, Cartier Juste Un Clou w/diamonds ring, 2 free people statement necklaces, custom diamond bangle, .5 tcw diamond stud for my 1 second hole, Hermes clic H in black with enamel black H, Chanel brooch

Not Worth it:
-Cartier wedding love ring (It always pinched my finger and made it look fat =( ), Chanel costume jewelry necklace, ANY earings I have ever bought, Return to Tiffany jewelry, Pandora bracelet, Ippolita silver
 
#300
vanilla_addict said:
You gave me an idea! I should downsize as well! Never thought of that :) specially that they have been sitting in the bottom layer of my jewl box for more than two years un-used. Indeed its the simplicity and elegance that triggered my recent change. I feel my non jewl things are a bit fashiony and not classic. They unfortunately serve as toys when ever my little one gets her hand on them! Hehehe
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Yep, anything unused for over 2 years you sell then the money you make on the jewelry you sell you use it for more diamonds, lol.. I love diamonds!
 
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