What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?

[Cool Breeze]

I wanted to share a new purchase with all of you. A few weeks ago, I was strolling through a local outdoor mall and something caught my eye in the window display at Ben Bridge. It was a lovely light blue gemstone tennis bracelet. The afternoon light coupled with the showroom lighting made it sparkle and it stopped me in my tracks. I had never been in this jewelry store before and wasn't sure what to expect. A very sweet SA helped me and I tried on the bracelet, which she informed me was London blue topaz with accent diamonds. I loved it instantly and it complemented my other jewelry that I was wearing. I have never impulse purchased jewelry before, so I took her card and told her I loved the bracelet but wanted to think about it, which I did for 2 weeks before purchasing. I took a couple of pictures I will share with you here, but it will be wrapped up until Valentine's Day.

So happy for you! It’s beautiful! Congratulations!

 

[Notorious Pink]

One of my fave places to acquire jewelry is this lovely women-owned boutique in Soho (in NYC) called Soho Gem. They have a great combination of classic and unique pieces, and the ladies there are always so helpful and knowledgeable. They’ve brought special pieces into the store for myself and my friends if we just describe what we are looking for, and they make it magically appear! They also work with their loyal clients on pricing, which is always appreciated! I stopped in there yesterday with a friend who was buying some earrings, and I tried a few things on. Was in a sapphire mood and their speciality is sapphires. Sorry the quality of the pics isn’t great!

These are all so pretty on you! Which is your favorite?

 

[cafecreme15]

These are all so pretty on you! Which is your favorite?

Thank you! I’ve been coming back to those studs for months now. Such a classic in my mind! And the picture doesn’t do the sapphires justice. They are almost violet.

 

[Dextersmom]

So happy for you! It’s beautiful! Congratulations!

Thank you @Cool Breeze.

 

[BigAkoya]

I temper my wardrobe, handbags, and jewelry when I visit DH's family. There's nothing else to be done. It keeps the peace.

My MIL has complained to me that "I have so much! And that her daughter (SIL) has so little." SIL made many ill-advised choices when she was young. She has an Ivy League education and has done little with it. She only dated actors and musicians -- the cool people -- doctors, lawyers, accountants, and professionals were B O R I N G. Her choices led to negative consequences. DH's family bought SIL her condo, paid for her lifestyle, vacations, etc. It was if her parents said to SIL, we don't think you can make it on your own, but here's enough so that you can get by and be dependent on us.

Over time, my relationship with my in-laws has evolved into a equilibrium of sorts. MIL and SIL know that once MIL passes, DH and I will be her only geographically close family.

There was a time when I was jealous that my in-laws paid for my SIL's condo and lifestyle. But then I realized that the struggle to be independent honed me. Working three jobs at the same time, no car, no health insurance, and little parental largesse made me the person I am now. You have to let your kids struggle (as painful as that is to witness) in order for them to grow into successful adults.

You have certainly far exceeded your SIL, and I am sure MIL knows it, even if she does not admit it! No doubt in my mind she is secretly admiring her successful DIL and wish her own daughter was like you.

I too believe in tough love. No free lunch, and certainly no entitlement. Both my husband and I came from very humble beginnings. When we got married after college, we bought "fold up cardboard boxes" to use as our dresser drawers.
We both worked hard, and of course never expected anything from either of our parents who didn't have much to begin with.

When talking about our humble beginnings, my husband will, however, remind me his ancestors were from the Mayflower.
I tell him there were only 102 people, and half of them did not make it! I want evidence! Where's the documentation?

Great advice to let kids struggle to grow. I see so many kids these days who are given everything but have no ambition.

 

[TankerToad]

On a more fun note, do any of you like Irene Neuwirth? I am beginning to be enamored with her jewelry.

Love her- have met her!! She and her jewelry are both fabulous ! Very LA- she does lots things worn on the Red Carpet.

 

[TankerToad]

I love Neuwirth’s floral renditions And the Candy pieces and charms. It’s likely I’ll focus my collecting on her pieces this year. I need to find the most advantageous way to acquire them. Whether through Bergdorf Goodman using my Neiman’s card or Neimans or another vendor who has loyalty points or price concessions.

If you get to LA her showroom is charming - when she does trunk shows at BG she often comes!
I was lucky enough to attend a really magical private event dinner (pre pandemic) in NYC with/for her.

 

[TankerToad]

Thank you for sharing--that's a jeweler I've never heard of . . . her work looks amazing!

Whimsical and things that are just plain cheerful !!

 

[BigAkoya]

All this whimsical talk and seeing the beautiful feminine pieces... you ladies are making me rethink the Butterfly BTF ring which I had dismissed as being too cutesy.

Please share your whimsical pieces.

 

[TankerToad]

All this whimsical talk and seeing the beautiful feminine pieces... you ladies are making me rethink the Butterfly BTF ring which I had dismissed as being too cutesy.

Please share your whimsical pieces.

I have the VCA between ringer butterfly ring
I work in all male enviro too
My personality is not whimsical at all but some of these feminine pieces remind me I’m a woman too
I thought about this ring for a year before deciding to buy it
Love it so much

 

[EpiFanatic]

On a more fun note, do any of you like Irene Neuwirth? I am beginning to be enamored with her jewelry.

Her pieces are great!

 

[A bottle of Red]

I have the VCA between ringer butterfly ring
I work in all male enviro too
My personality is not whimsical at all but some of these feminine pieces remind me I’m a woman too
I thought about this ring for a year before deciding to buy it
Love it so much

Wow that blue butterfly

 

[BigAkoya]

I have the VCA between ringer butterfly ring
I work in all male enviro too
My personality is not whimsical at all but some of these feminine pieces remind me I’m a woman too
I thought about this ring for a year before deciding to buy it
Love it so much

Your ring is beautiful, and I love the pop of lapis (to me, sometimes all diamond only pieces start looking the same so your mixed stone is gorgeous).

There is a turquoise butterfly BTF ring and set coming out next month (also in YG, not WG), but of the two, your lapis pops.

I think I need to try on the butterfly ring again (in WG for me). Thanks for sharing. You have a gorgeous collection.

 

[TankerToad]

Your ring is beautiful, and I love the pop of lapis (to me, sometimes all diamond only pieces start looking the same so your mixed stone is gorgeous).

There is a turquoise butterfly BTF ring and set coming out next month (also in YG, not WG), but of the two, your lapis pops.

I think I need to try on the butterfly ring again (in WG for me). Thanks for sharing. You have a gorgeous collection.

Aww thank you
Do they make it in white gold ?
Would it be a SO?
First time I tried this ring I was in a dark blue business suit and it was such a nice contrast to the sober style of my suit
Like your Lotus pave ring - it’s an unexpected detail

 

[etoupebirkin]

I have pretty wrists today.
Yesterday, I stopped off at Bloomies to see the multicolor bracelet. I brought the Vine Amulet that I bought but had not worn to see if I could exchange it for the bracelet. I could. Not only that, Bloomies extended the 20% discount that was applied to the amulet to the bracelet!!! I did not expect that.

On my other wrist is an Irene Neuwirth Peruvian Opal Candy bracelet and pink/purple Sapphire and Aquamarine tennis bracelets.