What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?

[880]

@880 helping you shop is giving me life right now. Tell me to stop please...

From 1st Dibs:

Tiffany & Co. Modernist Gold Chrysoprase Link Bracelet - how cool is this bracelet

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Amethyst Coral Bangle
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Fabergé Lazlo Gold & Silver Avant-garde Bracelet With Coloured Diamonds
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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Sapphire Mystery-Set Bracelet
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23.04 Ct Pink Sapphire White Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet by Jochen Leën
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Burdock Bracelet by Ilgiz F
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Bulgari Double Coil Diamond Serpenti Viper Bracelet in 18k White Gold


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OMG, how gorgeous! Thank you so much! I haven’t gone on first dibs or Lang’s, but I will now. Some kind TPFers have pointed me to some on line resources too! i am sure many of these beauties are above my price range ans lifestyle, but cannot wait to click on the links! Hugs

I decided to pick up the David yurman double ring while waiting to see if Bulgari can come up with a serpenti tubogas necklace. The DY is cute for everyday (plus I’m going jewelry shopping tomorrow with two TPF gals so will get professional styling tips from my Bulgari SA and others lol ) and less expensive than some pieces from chanel or dior RTW. David yurman double ring; Verdura Belperron corne earrings and maltese cross cuff; VCA six motif gmop; Bulgari tubogas serpenti PG bracelet. With Foundrae mixed oversized chain and charm necklace. And, the David yurman sculpture in the NY flagship. I am not planning on wearing this much metal outside the house IRL; DH thinks the double ring is best alone on one hand with the Maltese cross cuff alone on the other (second to last pic) He is voting for the Bulgari serpenti tubogas necklace, and perhaps a different Maltese cross cuff (A future date).

thank you all for weighing in! Hugs

 

[EpiFanatic]

OMG, how gorgeous! Thank you so much! I haven’t gone on first dibs or Lang’s, but I will now. Some kind TPFers have pointed me to some on line resources too! i am sure many of these beauties are above my price range ans lifestyle, but cannot wait to click on the links! Hugs

I decided to pick up the David yurman double ring while waiting to see if Bulgari can come up with a serpenti tubogas necklace. The DY is cute for everyday (plus I’m going jewelry shopping tomorrow with two TPF gals so will get professional styling tips from my Bulgari SA and others lol ) and less expensive than some pieces from chanel or dior RTW. David yurman double ring; Verdura Belperron corne earrings and maltese cross cuff; VCA six motif gmop; Bulgari tubogas serpenti PG bracelet. With Foundrae mixed oversized chain and charm necklace. And, the David yurman sculpture in the NY flagship. I am not planning on wearing this much metal outside the house IRL; DH thinks the double ring is best alone on one hand with the Maltese cross cuff alone on the other He is voting for the Bulgari serpenti tubogas necklace, and perhaps a different Maltese cross cuff (A future date).

thank you all for weighing in! Hugs

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The ring looks great with the cuff. Same rockstar vibe. But different enough to stand out and be unique. I will admit the 1st dibs ones are pricey, but there are tons that are way more reasonable in price. The Lang pieces i picked out are definitely less expensive. With your style, you can rock tons of these unique one of a kind pieces. You will have so much fun perusing 1st dibs and Lang's. But you will need days and days. And, I checked that 1st Dibs main office is in NYC. Maybe you can request pieces be sent to them and you can try some on.

 

[EpiFanatic]

Have you considered H. Stern? I rather like a lot of their bold statement pieces.

 

[880]

Have you considered H. Stern? I rather like a lot of their bold statement pieces.

I love H stern! Thank you for the reminder

 

[etoupebirkin]

880,
How about this? I think it will go with both the Verdura and Bulgari bracelets without being too matchy matchy.

 

[BigAkoya]

@880 , have you perused 1st dibs by chance, or Lang's Antiques?
https://www.langantiques.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr8TKycD99wIV0ClMCh3_Ag9dEAAYASAAEgJEOfD_BwE

I have been in love with antique jewelry for a while. Sometimes, a piece will just grab you and you know you have to have it. It would be fun just to peruse their website. I've been to the store many times and the pieces they have are just jawdropping. May be worth a visit if you're in CA next time.

How about this one. The geometric patterns make it surprisingly casual. There is a great mod shot.
Art deco lozenge cut diamond and sapphire bracelet
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Or this antiqued WG Victorian no heat ceylon and burma sapphire bracelet. Looks amazing on.
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or this art deco charm bangle. You've got to see the mod shot.
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Tiffany and Co - super cool 70s vibe gold bangle.
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I love the first Art Deco bracelet and the Art Deco charm bangle! You and others are so brave to purchase pre-loved pieces. So many choices! I'm too chicken.

 

[EpiFanatic]

I love the first Art Deco bracelet and the Art Deco charm bangle! You and others are so brave to purchase pre-loved pieces. So many choices! I'm too chicken.

If you have a good return policy and a jeweler you trust to do a quick evaluation for you, I think you are relatively safe. Some antique pieces are out of this world.

 

[nicole0612]

If you have a good return policy and a jeweler you trust to do a quick evaluation for you, I think you are relatively safe. Some antique pieces are out of this world.

I almost exclusively buy antique jewelry. I think it is so romantic. It is like looking at something in a museum and then taking it home and wearing it! I love the history, thinking about the process from the hand cut stones to the person who designed or commissioned the piece, and the life the owner(s) led, the parties and events the jewelry was worn to!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I love the first Art Deco bracelet and the Art Deco charm bangle! You and others are so brave to purchase pre-loved pieces. So many choices! I'm too chicken.

What's to be afraid of? Many vintage items are made with finer materials and finer workmanship than than one generally finds now. A lot of jewelry, even fine jewelry is mass produced and machine made or crudely made. I shall not name names . . .
Also, there's nothing like the sparkle of an old mine cut diamond, not to mention the value in older colored stones. Moreover, the designs and settings of an antique or vintage item are truly unique. You won't see yourself coming and going.
If you have a good jeweler who can look something over and let you know what they think, I say go for it. And think of it this way -- who wouldn't want your gorgeous Verdura Maltese Cuff Bracelet. It's used right? So what? Has it been abused, mangled, or damaged? I bet not. Indeed most people take good care of their fine jewelry, so why not buy something that's preowned.
I prefer to do so provided I can try it, examine it, and decide for myself if the condition is up to my standards. And if I can get exactly what I want, while saving thousands in the process, so much the better.

 

[BigAkoya]

What's to be afraid of? Many vintage items are made with finer materials and finer workmanship than than one generally finds now. A lot of jewelry, even fine jewelry is mass produced and machine made or crudely made. I shall not name names . . .
Also, there's nothing like the sparkle of an old mine cut diamond, not to mention the value in older colored stones. Moreover, the designs and settings of an antique or vintage item are truly unique. You won't see yourself coming and going.
If you have a good jeweler who can look something over and let you know what they think, I say go for it. And think of it this way -- who wouldn't want your gorgeous Verdura Maltese Cuff Bracelet. It's used right? So what? Has it been abused, mangled, or damaged? I bet not. Indeed most people take good care of their fine jewelry, so why not buy something that's preowned.
I prefer to do so provided I can try it, examine it, and decide for myself if the condition is up to my standards. And if I can get exactly what I want, while saving thousands in the process, so much the better.

I have been looking for an Art Deco Egyptian Revival bracelet. It’s hard to find a new piece that is intricate with mixed precious gemstones.

To give you an idea, I love this one by Oscar Heyman. I also like Oscar Heyman, they made the Mystery Setting pieces for VCA before VCA took it back in-house. It sold for $1.4M, so it is definitely out of my price point!

I just love these bracelets though and want a cheaper version of course. The artwork is amazing, and for this Heyman bracelet, the stone quality looks very fine.

https://www.sothebys.com/buy/3a6496f4-5dc3-4ac0-bc14-f1483544e308/lots/41c3c7d0-44b4-42c8-80b2-95295afd797b

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I have been looking for an Art Deco Egyptian Revival bracelet. It’s hard to find a new piece that is intricate with mixed precious gemstones.

To give you an idea, I love this one by Oscar Heyman. I also like Oscar Heyman. It sold for $1.4M, so it is definitely out of my price point!

I just love these bracelets though and want a smaller version. The artwork is amazing, and for this Heyman bracelet, the stone quality looks very fine.

https://www.sothebys.com/buy/3a6496f4-5dc3-4ac0-bc14-f1483544e308/lots/41c3c7d0-44b4-42c8-80b2-95295afd797b

Needless to say, you have great taste.

The bracelet is called Birds in Flight. This is what Oscar Heyman wrote following the auction:

"Oscar Heyman is dedicated to producing the finest jewelry in the world with timeless quality and appeal. This bracelet with its polychrome design evokes rich naturalistic movement and is a great example of our work. Our ‘Birds in Flight’ bracelet was created and sold in 1927 to Shreve, Crump, & Low for $4,705.90. It sold yesterday at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva for $1,452,360. The bracelet has been featured in two books, American Jewelry, Glamor and Tradition by Penny Proddow and Oscar Heyman, The Jewelers’ Jeweler, by The Boston Museum of Fine Art. A true masterpiece.

It's an amazing piece--rivals any Art Deco I've seen, even that by Cartier. This would be some bracelet to own, wouldn't it?

 

[BigAkoya]

Needless to say, you have great taste.

The bracelet is called Birds in Flight. This is what Oscar Heyman wrote following the auction:

"Oscar Heyman is dedicated to producing the finest jewelry in the world with timeless quality and appeal. This bracelet with its polychrome design evokes rich naturalistic movement and is a great example of our work. Our ‘Birds in Flight’ bracelet was created and sold in 1927 to Shreve, Crump, & Low for $4,705.90. It sold yesterday at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva for $1,452,360. The bracelet has been featured in two books, American Jewelry, Glamor and Tradition by Penny Proddow and Oscar Heyman, The Jewelers’ Jeweler, by The Boston Museum of Fine Art. A true masterpiece.

It's an amazing piece--rivals any Art Deco I've seen, even that by Cartier. This would be some bracelet to own, wouldn't it?

Yes! I have been following this piece, and you are right about this vs. Cartier. Cartier does not compare to this.

I actually did not think it would sell for such a high price as Oscar Heyman is not truly considered a major player (they are trying, and I give them credit, but it’s not quite working yet).

Isn’t this so beautiful? I have been dreaming of a piece like this and would wear it with one of my colored gemstone rings and earrings to make a set.

Now you are going to make me start googling for used pieces. Maybe I will start small, something known, fun, and cheap… in case I mess up.

 

[BigAkoya]

@Happyish By the way, you are a jewelry lover and a book lover. Get this book… it is amazing. So many pieces for inspiration to build a jewelry collection.

Oscar Heyman: The Jewelers’ Jeweler https://www.amazon.com/dp/0878468366/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A8WRQ95JCMHFKC7AE85N

 

[EpiFanatic]

I have been looking for an Art Deco Egyptian Revival bracelet. It’s hard to find a new piece that is intricate with mixed precious gemstones.

To give you an idea, I love this one by Oscar Heyman. I also like Oscar Heyman, they made the Mystery Setting pieces for VCA before VCA took it back in-house. It sold for $1.4M, so it is definitely out of my price point!

I just love these bracelets though and want a cheaper version of course. The artwork is amazing, and for this Heyman bracelet, the stone quality looks very fine.

https://www.sothebys.com/buy/3a6496f4-5dc3-4ac0-bc14-f1483544e308/lots/41c3c7d0-44b4-42c8-80b2-95295afd797b

From 1st dibs:

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Swan Bracelet



E.M Gattle & Co. Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Bracelet



Contemporary Diamond Platinum Floral Bracelet


for @880 Ella Gafter Dragon Diamond Cuff Bracelet



For @880 Seaman Schepps Diamond Ebony Wood Link Gold Bracelet



Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Hinged Bangle Cuff Bracelet

@880 - David Webb Coral, Diamond Cuff Bracelet (I have a thing for coral and onyx.)


Blue Poppies Art Deco Style Bracelet by Ilgiz F


I could do this all night. Must stop.

 

[BigAkoya]

From 1st dibs:

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Swan Bracelet
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E.M Gattle & Co. Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Bracelet

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Contemporary Diamond Platinum Floral Bracelet
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for @880 Ella Gafter Dragon Diamond Cuff Bracelet
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For @880 Seaman Schepps Diamond Ebony Wood Link Gold Bracelet
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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Butterfly Hinged Bangle Cuff Bracelet
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@880 - David Webb Coral, Diamond Cuff Bracelet (I have a thing for coral and onyx.)
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Blue Poppies Art Deco Style Bracelet by Ilgiz F
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I could do this all night. Must stop.

These are beautiful. I like the emerald bracelet, although the emeralds are not super high quality, but I like the design. I also like the floral bracelet you posted.

Okay... I am going to set up an account with 1st Dibs and browse. Have you bought from them before, and do you trust them?