Totally worth it-totally not worth it!
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Worth it: akoya 7mm pearl earrings, solitaire necklace in gold, diamond studs (although now wish they were smaller, but better quality diamonds), YSL Arty ring (it's dated, but I still love it).
Not worth it: silver necklaces, all the cheap-y earrings from high street shops, statement necklaces (haven't worn these in years).
Worth it: akoya 7mm pearl earrings, solitaire necklace in gold, diamond studs (although now wish they were smaller, but better quality diamonds), YSL Arty ring (it's dated, but I still love it).
Not worth it: silver necklaces, all the cheap-y earrings from high street shops, statement necklaces (haven't worn these in years).
Worth it:
All my gold, diamond, and pearl jewelry. I'm well-stocked and love the basics.
I have a few colored gemstone pieces that I wear on occasion.
Not worth it:
Silver (except for my collection of bracelets from Eden Hand Arts - I'm sentimental)
I have no costume jewelry, so no regrets there.
All my gold, diamond, and pearl jewelry. I'm well-stocked and love the basics.
I have a few colored gemstone pieces that I wear on occasion.
Not worth it:
Silver (except for my collection of bracelets from Eden Hand Arts - I'm sentimental)
I have no costume jewelry, so no regrets there.
Worth it:
Anything I buy because I absolutely love it. While I wish my fashion/silver pieces were made in fine materials, they make my heart sing to wear and the price per wear is low, so I don't mind it.
Not worth it:
Anything I buy because I need to fill a gap. I tend to gravitate towards bracelets and rings, so I'm lacking in earrings and necklaces. Then, when there's an event and I don't have anything to wear with my outfit, I'm scrambling and buying something that I just figure I can use again even if I don't love it. Said item gets bookmarked in my head, though, I find something I do love, and then that basic languishes in my jewelry box.
Anything I buy because I absolutely love it. While I wish my fashion/silver pieces were made in fine materials, they make my heart sing to wear and the price per wear is low, so I don't mind it.
Not worth it:
Anything I buy because I need to fill a gap. I tend to gravitate towards bracelets and rings, so I'm lacking in earrings and necklaces. Then, when there's an event and I don't have anything to wear with my outfit, I'm scrambling and buying something that I just figure I can use again even if I don't love it. Said item gets bookmarked in my head, though, I find something I do love, and then that basic languishes in my jewelry box.
I am the kind of person who doesn't switch out jewelry often. I pretty much wear the same pieces every day and sleep, shower, do everything in it. The pieces I regret are the ones that sit in the jewelry box (which often end up being the cheaper, lower quality pieces).
Worth it:
Not worth it:
Worth it:
- Rolex 31mm
- WG Love Bracelet
- 2.8tcw Martini Studs w/ jumbo backs - these stay upright in my ears perfectly! I dislike droopy studs so I was really picky when getting these made
- Custom Plat Solitaire and 5-stone band. I had my original wedding set re-set and love the result!
Not worth it:
- Tiffany silver bracelets
- Silver rings
- My non waterproof watches like MK or Kenneth Cole - I like things I can wear 24/7 without worries
Worth it:
My rolexes, Cartier love bracelets, ering upgrade. Old euro rhr, diamond studs
Not worth it:
J12, H clic clacs, Tiffany silver stuff, hearts and arrows mrb ( for the life of me can't see the difference between ideals and super ideals)
My rolexes, Cartier love bracelets, ering upgrade. Old euro rhr, diamond studs
Not worth it:
J12, H clic clacs, Tiffany silver stuff, hearts and arrows mrb ( for the life of me can't see the difference between ideals and super ideals)
Worth it:
- Rose Gold Cartier LOVE Bracelet
- My 2 fine rose gold diamond rings
- Diamond pendants, dbty & others
- Tiffany Pearl studs
Not worth it:
- any fake/replica jewellery
- fashion / statement jewellery
- any branded costume jewllery e.g. Chanel - too expensive for what it is.
- silver - tarnishes too easily
I now only buy jewellery that I know I will wear everyday. Costume jewellery always seems to be sold or thrown away after a few years, so I'd rather invest in pieces I can pass down as heirlooms to my future children. Also what's the point in having jewellery if it lives mostly in your jewellery box.
- Rose Gold Cartier LOVE Bracelet
- My 2 fine rose gold diamond rings
- Diamond pendants, dbty & others
- Tiffany Pearl studs
Not worth it:
- any fake/replica jewellery
- fashion / statement jewellery
- any branded costume jewllery e.g. Chanel - too expensive for what it is.
- silver - tarnishes too easily
I now only buy jewellery that I know I will wear everyday. Costume jewellery always seems to be sold or thrown away after a few years, so I'd rather invest in pieces I can pass down as heirlooms to my future children. Also what's the point in having jewellery if it lives mostly in your jewellery box.
Worth it: My entire high-end handbag & Tiffany collections, wedding rings and earrings.
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Not worth it: My watches. I don't wear them enough, which is a waste of money.
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Not worth it: My watches. I don't wear them enough, which is a waste of money.
Love this thread and reading all the different answers!
I agree with the others who have said that they now tend to gravitate towards a smaller collection that they can wear everyday, instead of a bigger collection that sits in the jewelry box.
Worth it:
solitaire platinum engagement ring and plain platinum wedding band
cartier yellow gold love bracelet
cartier tank francaise watch
VCA alhambra pendant
yellow gold diamond eternity ring (gift from DH)
solitaire pearl earrings
pearl necklace (gift from parents)
pearl bracelet (gift from DH)
emerald and diamond pendant (gift from DH)
Not worth it:
hermes clic clac
hermes cape cod double tour watch
david yurman gold dome cable bracelet
ALL the tiffany silver jewelry I purchased/received as gifts, with the exception my monogrammed return to tiffany round tag bracelet as it's sentimental
On the fence:
heriloom diamond and pearl earrings - I absolutely LOVE these, but have only worn on my wedding day as I'm terrified I will lose them
I agree with the others who have said that they now tend to gravitate towards a smaller collection that they can wear everyday, instead of a bigger collection that sits in the jewelry box.
Worth it:
solitaire platinum engagement ring and plain platinum wedding band
cartier yellow gold love bracelet
cartier tank francaise watch
VCA alhambra pendant
yellow gold diamond eternity ring (gift from DH)
solitaire pearl earrings
pearl necklace (gift from parents)
pearl bracelet (gift from DH)
emerald and diamond pendant (gift from DH)
Not worth it:
hermes clic clac
hermes cape cod double tour watch
david yurman gold dome cable bracelet
ALL the tiffany silver jewelry I purchased/received as gifts, with the exception my monogrammed return to tiffany round tag bracelet as it's sentimental
On the fence:
heriloom diamond and pearl earrings - I absolutely LOVE these, but have only worn on my wedding day as I'm terrified I will lose them
Every once in awhile I come back on here to say I'm so amazed with the number of responses my thread has! I started it in 2011 and it must be the catchy title! [emoji4]. People even borrowed it for inspiration for bag threads. I remember the day I posted it. Wasn't even thought out in my head - wish I could do another great one that stays active for 5 years plus! And I hope people have found it helpful and have learned a lot from other's responses. I sure have!
My first post been lurking around forever but this is such a great thread I felt the need to contribute!
Worth it: my Rolex (gift from parents for graduation), diamond studs, DY Morganite and RG Albion cocktail ring, pearl studs (from my Grandmother), diamonds, initial Meira t diamond and WG necklace I wear every day.
Not worth it: DY cable bangles (tarnished and i no longer wear), all of my costume jewelry (and I have a TON) I never wear (makes me want to cry), Pandora (I gave my bracelet away), sterling silver anything, my cheapy watches.
Reaaaaaallly itching to get the Cartier Love bracelet in RG --- such a huge purchase and I am pretty sure will go on my worth it list...those who own it, do you think it is worth it?
been lurking around forever but this is such a great thread I felt the need to contribute!Worth it: my Rolex (gift from parents for graduation), diamond studs, DY Morganite and RG Albion cocktail ring, pearl studs (from my Grandmother), diamonds, initial Meira t diamond and WG necklace I wear every day.
Not worth it: DY cable bangles (tarnished and i no longer wear), all of my costume jewelry (and I have a TON) I never wear (makes me want to cry), Pandora (I gave my bracelet away), sterling silver anything, my cheapy watches.
Reaaaaaallly itching to get the Cartier Love bracelet in RG --- such a huge purchase and I am pretty sure will go on my worth it list...those who own it, do you think it is worth it?
Worth it:
Cartier SS BB automatic watch
Platinum and diamond jewelry
Not worth it:
Tiffany silver jewelry (tarnishes so badly), hermes/lv/chanel costume jewelry (although I still like some of the chanel pieces), too many designer battery watches (keep having to change the batteries and don't get enough wear out of them)
Cartier SS BB automatic watch
Platinum and diamond jewelry
Not worth it:
Tiffany silver jewelry (tarnishes so badly), hermes/lv/chanel costume jewelry (although I still like some of the chanel pieces), too many designer battery watches (keep having to change the batteries and don't get enough wear out of them)
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Worth it: my Rolex (gift from parents for graduation), diamond studs, DY Morganite and RG Albion cocktail ring, pearl studs (from my Grandmother), diamonds, initial Meira t diamond and WG necklace I wear every day.
Not worth it: DY cable bangles (tarnished and i no longer wear), all of my costume jewelry (and I have a TON) I never wear (makes me want to cry), Pandora (I gave my bracelet away), sterling silver anything, my cheapy watches.
Reaaaaaallly itching to get the Cartier Love bracelet in RG --- such a huge purchase and I am pretty sure will go on my worth it list...those who own it, do you think it is worth it?
I think anything Cartier is worth it. My view now is to by branded items.