What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?

[SpicyTuna13]

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

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@880 — I really love those corne earclips! They are truly divine!

 

[880]

@880 — I really love those corne earclips! They are truly divine!

Thank you so much! Hugs

 

[EpiFanatic]

This sounds amazingly beautiful. Perhaps if you asked H Stern about one, the company could find one or make it?
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They may still have one . . . you never know. If it's haunting you, it's certainly worth the inquiry.

You should also keep an eye for this ring on TRR. Here’s one that recently sold with Amethyst and Smoky Quartz, but I’ve seen it with Rose Quartz too. H Stern is one of my regular searches there.

Thank you for the search and encouragement ladies. TBH, the issue of greatest concern is actually the size of the ring. The stones are quite sizeable, and even when angled across the top of the finger, the take up a lot of horizontal real estate. I would need to size it down to a five and my gut tells me that even if they did, it would fit awkwardly on my finger. I saw it on ebay once, and inquired about sizing, and the seller was dubious whether sizing down to a five would make it practical/comfortable for daily wear. I mean, it's possible to do it, but will it scratch the sides of the adjacent fingers? I would have to try on some derivation of it again IRL at some point to see. Maybe if I go to NYC's H. Stern at some point. Maybe they will have another version of the cobblestone ring that works better for small fingers.

@etoupebirkin thanks for the hint on TRR. I have never perused their site because I heard some not so great things regarding authenticity. But it's worth a look. Not too many sites carry H Stern. And the ring you posted was the one, except with pink. LOL. Back then they had it in different stones too. And they had a 3 stone version, two on one side and one big one on the other.

 

[880]

DH and I visited briony raymond and eleuteri this weekend

I tried on some vintage Bulgari, VCA and Verdura, and ended up buying a vintage necklace by Wander France from Briony

Also fell in love with and purchased a 1950’s fluted rock crystal ring from Eleuteri (reminded me of Belperrons carved chalcedony or rock crystal rings, but at a fraction of the price which is good enough for me)

Wander France necklace (first three pics). I also tried on, but did not purchase, an amazing bracelet with antique hexagonal cut diamond and emerald (briony Raymond’s own design), a nine carat brown diamond, and a Verdura Regatta necklace that another TPFer ended up purchasing .


here the eleuteri rock crystal ring with my own ring and earrings. diamond onyx ring from my mom and corne earrings by Verdura Belperron. The rock crystal ring is set in brushed white gold, but the reflection off my skin and surrounding light, IDK, make it look like YG. In sunlight, the rock crystal is lit and not as gray


@EpiFanatic, I know I was supposed to get back to you re the specs of the diamond onyx, but several jewelers said it’s hard to tell within the setting and just advised me to enjoy it. I was told it wasn’t a OEC or OMC but it was hand cut with a flat culet. There is apparently a big chip (one of the jewelers offered to rotate or reset at some point lol.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

DH and I visited briony raymond and eleuteri this weekend

I tried on some Bulgari, VCA and Verdura, and ended up buying a vintage necklace by Wander France from Briony
Also fell in love with and purchased a 1950’s rock crystal ring from Eleuteri

Wander necklace (first three pics). I also tried on an amazing bracelet with antique hexagonal cut diamond and emerald (briony Raymond’s own design), a nine carat brown diamond, and a Verdura Regatta necklace that another TPFer is getting.
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I like the Wander on you and the bracelet! Eleuteri has the most amazing pieces. I love the ring on you and it will be so versatile.

 

[BigAkoya]

DH and I visited briony raymond and eleuteri this weekend

I tried on some Bulgari, VCA and Verdura, and ended up buying a vintage necklace by Wander France from Briony
Also fell in love with and purchased a 1950’s rock crystal ring from Eleuteri

Wander necklace (first three pics). I also tried on an amazing bracelet with antique hexagonal cut diamond and emerald (briony Raymond’s own design), a nine carat brown diamond, and a Verdura Regatta necklace that another TPFer is getting.
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here the eleuteri rock crystal ring (the closest I will ever get to my fantasy Michelin man ring by Suzanne Belperron); and my own diamond onyx ring from my mom; and my corne earrings by Verdura Belperron

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@EpiFanatic, I know I was supposed to get back to you re the specs of the diamond onyx, but several jewelers said it’s hard to tell within the setting and just advised me to enjoy it. I was told it wasn’t a OEC or OMC but it was hand cut with a flat culet. There is apparently a big chip (one of the jewelers offered to rotate or reset at some point lol.

Both the necklace and ring look great on you! Congratulations on your new pieces!

 

[880]

@Happyish, @BigAkoya , @EpiFanatic , thank you so much for your kind words. I’ve learned so much on this forum, not the least from you all. Hugs

 

[EpiFanatic]

DH and I visited briony raymond and eleuteri this weekend

I tried on some Bulgari, VCA and Verdura, and ended up buying a vintage necklace by Wander France from Briony
Also fell in love with and purchased a 1950’s rock crystal ring from Eleuteri

Wander necklace (first three pics). I also tried on an amazing bracelet with antique hexagonal cut diamond and emerald (briony Raymond’s own design), a nine carat brown diamond, and a Verdura Regatta necklace that another TPFer is getting.
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here the eleuteri rock crystal ring (the closest I will ever get to my fantasy Michelin man ring by Suzanne Belperron); and my own diamond onyx ring from my mom; and my corne earrings by Verdura Belperron

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@EpiFanatic, I know I was supposed to get back to you re the specs of the diamond onyx, but several jewelers said it’s hard to tell within the setting and just advised me to enjoy it. I was told it wasn’t a OEC or OMC but it was hand cut with a flat culet. There is apparently a big chip (one of the jewelers offered to rotate or reset at some point lol.

Someone say rock crystal? Love that ring. What a statement that goes with EVERYTHING. Love it. Your necklace is giving me serious cleopatra vibes. You’re rocking it. The bracelet is super cool and seems very wearable. Congratulations on such awesome one of a kind finds. Thanks for sharing. I’m not surprised it’s hand cut. And flat culet still says OEC to me. But whatever it is, it looks killer in that setting. You should wear the heck out of that gorgeous ring. Love how all these bold pieces look on you.

 

[Cool Breeze]

DH and I visited briony raymond and eleuteri this weekend

I tried on some vintage Bulgari, VCA and Verdura, and ended up buying a vintage necklace by Wander France from Briony

Also fell in love with and purchased a 1950’s fluted rock crystal ring from Eleuteri (reminded me of Belperrons carved chalcedony or rock crystal rings, but at a fraction of the price which is good enough for me)

Wander France necklace (first three pics). I also tried on, but did not purchase, an amazing bracelet with antique hexagonal cut diamond and emerald (briony Raymond’s own design), a nine carat brown diamond, and a Verdura Regatta necklace that another TPFer ended up purchasing .
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here the eleuteri rock crystal ring with my own ring and earrings. diamond onyx ring from my mom and corne earrings by Verdura Belperron. The rock crystal ring is set in brushed white gold, but the reflection off my skin and surrounding light, IDK, make it look like YG. In sunlight, the rock crystal is lit and not as gray

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@EpiFanatic, I know I was supposed to get back to you re the specs of the diamond onyx, but several jewelers said it’s hard to tell within the setting and just advised me to enjoy it. I was told it wasn’t a OEC or OMC but it was hand cut with a flat culet. There is apparently a big chip (one of the jewelers offered to rotate or reset at some point lol.

Congratulations on your new acquisitions!!! They are gorgeous!! They look beautiful with your other pieces. You have such a good eye as to what works with your current jewelry and wardrobe.

 

[880]

Congratulations on your new acquisitions!!! They are gorgeous!! They look beautiful with your other pieces. You have such a good eye as to what works with your current jewelry and wardrobe.

Thank you so much! I’ve learned a lot from everyone here. Hugs

a link to some of eleuteri ‘s vintage VCA (for some reason the VCA search doesn’t open up, but you can click on the VCA bubble to see all the stuff

Collection - Eleuteri

eleuteri.nyc

and a link to a David Webb VCA collaboration watch (at the very least, an interesting idea)

Van Cleef-David Webb Unique Leopard Diamond Watch - Eleuteri

An important Leopard watch-bracelet encrusted with fine white and brown diamonds and emerald eyes, fruit of a collaboration or client special order between VCA and David Webb; the leopard part being Webb and the watch part VCA. Circa 1970s

eleuteri.nyc

thank you @glamourbag for your kind words below! Hugs

 

[glamourbag]

DH and I visited briony raymond and eleuteri this weekend

I tried on some vintage Bulgari, VCA and Verdura, and ended up buying a vintage necklace by Wander France from Briony

Also fell in love with and purchased a 1950’s fluted rock crystal ring from Eleuteri (reminded me of Belperrons carved chalcedony or rock crystal rings, but at a fraction of the price which is good enough for me)

Wander France necklace (first three pics). I also tried on, but did not purchase, an amazing bracelet with antique hexagonal cut diamond and emerald (briony Raymond’s own design), a nine carat brown diamond, and a Verdura Regatta necklace that another TPFer ended up purchasing .
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here the eleuteri rock crystal ring with my own ring and earrings. diamond onyx ring from my mom and corne earrings by Verdura Belperron. The rock crystal ring is set in brushed white gold, but the reflection off my skin and surrounding light, IDK, make it look like YG. In sunlight, the rock crystal is lit and not as gray

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@EpiFanatic, I know I was supposed to get back to you re the specs of the diamond onyx, but several jewelers said it’s hard to tell within the setting and just advised me to enjoy it. I was told it wasn’t a OEC or OMC but it was hand cut with a flat culet. There is apparently a big chip (one of the jewelers offered to rotate or reset at some point lol.

Oh you picked great pieces. The necklace is such a statement and this ring!!!!!!! It is absolutely GORGEOUS!

 

[etoupebirkin]

DH and I visited briony raymond and eleuteri this weekend

I tried on some vintage Bulgari, VCA and Verdura, and ended up buying a vintage necklace by Wander France from Briony

Also fell in love with and purchased a 1950’s fluted rock crystal ring from Eleuteri (reminded me of Belperrons carved chalcedony or rock crystal rings, but at a fraction of the price which is good enough for me)

Wander France necklace (first three pics). I also tried on, but did not purchase, an amazing bracelet with antique hexagonal cut diamond and emerald (briony Raymond’s own design), a nine carat brown diamond, and a Verdura Regatta necklace that another TPFer ended up purchasing .
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here the eleuteri rock crystal ring with my own ring and earrings. diamond onyx ring from my mom and corne earrings by Verdura Belperron. The rock crystal ring is set in brushed white gold, but the reflection off my skin and surrounding light, IDK, make it look like YG. In sunlight, the rock crystal is lit and not as gray

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@EpiFanatic, I know I was supposed to get back to you re the specs of the diamond onyx, but several jewelers said it’s hard to tell within the setting and just advised me to enjoy it. I was told it wasn’t a OEC or OMC but it was hand cut with a flat culet. There is apparently a big chip (one of the jewelers offered to rotate or reset at some point lol.

Love the necklace. I think it’s perfect for you. The ring is pretty cool too. I bet it shimmers in a really wonderful way. Congrats on all your choices. Would love to go jewelry shopping with you any time.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Love the necklace. I think it’s perfect for you. The ring is pretty cool too. I bet it shimmers in a really wonderful way. Congrats on all your choices. Would love to go jewelry shopping with you any time.

Me too!

 

[880]

Thank you so much @etoupebirkin and @Happyish ! Hugs

 

[Notorious Pink]

I really love that necklace, @880 ! It’s beautiful!!!