What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?

Notorious Pink · May 24, 2022

missie1 said:
I love your articles and your style. You look wonderful. People can be so judgmental on free social media platforms it’s ridiculous. Ignore them and keep being fabulous

Thank you so much! :heart:

880 · May 25, 2022

Thank you @TankerToad and @sjunky13 ! I wear the cuff every day :smile:

I love the buton d’or but my DH and even my VCA SA are neutral on it.

I‘m also still looking for something different, so DH suggested David Yurman (I only knew the cable bracelets from long ago) and Seaman Schepps

DY double ring 7800 USD
black rhodium diamond ring 13,800USD

at Seaman Schweppes, vintage boucheron necklace 54K USD
bracelet 13K USD
(DH thinks it’s beautiful but is not sure whether this is too serious for me (like something I should wait and grow into)

carved aquamarine bracelet (same idea as the emerald version in the book that was made for Andy Warhol and bought by Danielle Steele.

mystery set sapphire bracelet

I did not get the prices of the latter two, but assume they are quite high

Christofle · May 25, 2022

880 said:
Thank you @TankerToad and @sjunky13 ! I wear the cuff every day I love the buton d’or but my DH and even my VCA SA are neutral on it.

I‘m also still looking for something different, so DH suggested David Yurman (I only knew the cable bracelets from long ago) and Seaman Schepps
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DY double ring 7800 USD
black rhodium diamond ring 13,800USD

at Seaman Schweppes, vintage boucheron necklace 54K USD
bracelet 13K USD
(DH thinks it’s beautiful but is not sure whether this is too serious for me (like something I should wait and grow into)

carved aquamarine bracelet (same idea as the emerald version in the book that was made for Andy Warhol and bought by Danielle Steele.

mystery set sapphire bracelet

I did not get the prices of the latter two, but assume they are quite high

The vintage boucheron piece is fantastic! :loveeyes:

BigAkoya · May 25, 2022

880 said:
Thank you @TankerToad and @sjunky13 ! I wear the cuff every day I love the buton d’or but my DH and even my VCA SA are neutral on it.

I‘m also still looking for something different, so DH suggested David Yurman (I only knew the cable bracelets from long ago) and Seaman Schepps

View attachment 5412268 View attachment 5412269 View attachment 5412270 View attachment 5412272 View attachment 5412271
DY double ring 7800 USD
black rhodium diamond ring 13,800USD

at Seaman Schweppes, vintage boucheron necklace 54K USD
bracelet 13K USD
(DH thinks it’s beautiful but is not sure whether this is too serious for me (like something I should wait and grow into)

carved aquamarine bracelet (same idea as the emerald version in the book that was made for Andy Warhol and bought by Danielle Steele.

mystery set sapphire bracelet

I did not get the prices of the latter two, but assume they are quite high

I love the Boucheron! I also love the sapphire bracelet.

sunnylovesjewelry · May 26, 2022

880 said:
Thank you @TankerToad and @sjunky13 ! I wear the cuff every day I love the buton d’or but my DH and even my VCA SA are neutral on it.

I‘m also still looking for something different, so DH suggested David Yurman (I only knew the cable bracelets from long ago) and Seaman Schepps

View attachment 5412268 View attachment 5412269 View attachment 5412270 View attachment 5412272 View attachment 5412271
DY double ring 7800 USD
black rhodium diamond ring 13,800USD

at Seaman Schweppes, vintage boucheron necklace 54K USD
bracelet 13K USD
(DH thinks it’s beautiful but is not sure whether this is too serious for me (like something I should wait and grow into)

carved aquamarine bracelet (same idea as the emerald version in the book that was made for Andy Warhol and bought by Danielle Steele.

mystery set sapphire bracelet

I did not get the prices of the latter two, but assume they are quite high

that aquamarine bracelet is beyond!!

TankerToad · May 26, 2022

880 said:
Thank you @TankerToad and @sjunky13 ! I wear the cuff every day I love the buton d’or but my DH and even my VCA SA are neutral on it.

I‘m also still looking for something different, so DH suggested David Yurman (I only knew the cable bracelets from long ago) and Seaman Schepps

View attachment 5412268 View attachment 5412269 View attachment 5412270 View attachment 5412272 View attachment 5412271
DY double ring 7800 USD
black rhodium diamond ring 13,800USD

at Seaman Schweppes, vintage boucheron necklace 54K USD
bracelet 13K USD
(DH thinks it’s beautiful but is not sure whether this is too serious for me (like something I should wait and grow into)

carved aquamarine bracelet (same idea as the emerald version in the book that was made for Andy Warhol and bought by Danielle Steele.

mystery set sapphire bracelet

I did not get the prices of the latter two, but assume they are quite high

Super fun- but do any of these keep you dreaming ?
You look amazing in all
I feel like we are watching your style discovery journey in real time.
Really how your experiment with brands and looks.
Inspiring !!

nicole0612 · May 26, 2022

880 said:
Thank you @TankerToad and @sjunky13 ! I wear the cuff every day I love the buton d’or but my DH and even my VCA SA are neutral on it.

I‘m also still looking for something different, so DH suggested David Yurman (I only knew the cable bracelets from long ago) and Seaman Schepps

View attachment 5412268 View attachment 5412269 View attachment 5412270 View attachment 5412272 View attachment 5412271
DY double ring 7800 USD
black rhodium diamond ring 13,800USD

at Seaman Schweppes, vintage boucheron necklace 54K USD
bracelet 13K USD
(DH thinks it’s beautiful but is not sure whether this is too serious for me (like something I should wait and grow into)

carved aquamarine bracelet (same idea as the emerald version in the book that was made for Andy Warhol and bought by Danielle Steele.

mystery set sapphire bracelet

I did not get the prices of the latter two, but assume they are quite high

Gorgeous. The Boucheron set and the mystery set sapphire bracelet are the standouts for me.

glamourbag · May 26, 2022

880 said:
Thank you @TankerToad and @sjunky13 ! I wear the cuff every day I love the buton d’or but my DH and even my VCA SA are neutral on it.

I‘m also still looking for something different, so DH suggested David Yurman (I only knew the cable bracelets from long ago) and Seaman Schepps

View attachment 5412268 View attachment 5412269 View attachment 5412270 View attachment 5412272 View attachment 5412271
DY double ring 7800 USD
black rhodium diamond ring 13,800USD

at Seaman Schweppes, vintage boucheron necklace 54K USD
bracelet 13K USD
(DH thinks it’s beautiful but is not sure whether this is too serious for me (like something I should wait and grow into)

carved aquamarine bracelet (same idea as the emerald version in the book that was made for Andy Warhol and bought by Danielle Steele.

mystery set sapphire bracelet

I did not get the prices of the latter two, but assume they are quite high

I love the aquamarine bracelet. The details are so lovely. They are all statements (in a good way) and very beautiful. Do any really pull at your heart strings more than the others?

880 · May 26, 2022

glamourbag said:
I love the aquamarine bracelet. The details are so lovely. They are all statements (in a good way) and very beautiful. Do any really pull at your heart strings more than the others?

I love the aquamarine bracelet for its artistry (and I adore aquamarines) but I adore the emerald one more (In the book, and not available). Also, I love it in theory; when I tried it on, it definitely wore me, not the other way around. DH did comment that such a bracelet would wear anyone, but it was better than he thought. And, I adore the fact that SS has talented lapidaries that can repair. But, even the thought of something so beautiful and possibly delicate means most likely not for me. I would probably drop it on the bathroom floor of a restaurant.

i also loved the sapphire bracelet. For anyone interested, it draped over the wrist and felt like a flow of cool silk. But very strong and finely made. But, it’s definitely a piece for my imaginary life, not real life. and it’s also a piece I would have to gamble growing into. I imagine Wallis Simpson as having lots of these. Not me.

DH and I did love the gold necklace, but not the bracelet. It would be a shame to break up the set, but SS is fine with that. It’s better priced than Fred Leighton, but lighter weight than I would want. But not insubstantial. I do tend to like to feel the weight of a piece. I did like the articulation of each link and the way it moved and lay on the neck. But, it’s almost like I’m enumerating it’s virtues, and I think jewelry should be an emotional purchase. It’s definitely a bit more delicate than the Bulgari (Its part machined, then hand finished) and it could catch on things. But, michael and I think it might be more flattering on, and certainly more unique, than the Bulgari necklace I’m hoping and waiting for, so I think the necklace is the forerunner. Note: there are times when an SA and DH are positive I should get a piece (like foundrae, and I adore it after wearing it for awhile — like a week). But, it takes time, and I grew to love it (I’m not gaslighting myself :smile:

I’m not sure if this is the same here. I’m also not sure what earrings I would wear with it, as it’s definitely a decorative matchy style (perhaps too pretty for my style, IDK. I go back and forth. Re the earrings, so far, I’ve been wearing the Belperron; a pair of citrine flowers; or diamond studs. but more often, I’ve just been telling my hairdresser to cut my hair over my ears

the David Yurman double ring piece was a surprise. Or rather I was surprised by how much I loved it. It’s the first double ring thst both DH and I liked. And, the price point is great. And, it’s somehow both delicate and intricate, but simple and substantial. which means I adore the design. It feels more sturdy than the chanel pieces I’ve tried. (I was inspired by @jp824’s style to go back to chanel and try on all of the camellia variations).

My qualms include, but are not limited to the following: If I buy it, it only works on the opposite hand that the cuff is on, and I have to take off the bulgari (I like wearing both bracelets daily); 2. Since it’s a relatively low pricepoint, are there zillions of people running around with it. (Point 2 isn’t necessarily a problem if I love something though it would bug me if I went to Bloomingdales and there was a poster of it. But, it is an older design); 3. it’s DY, and honestly I never thought I’d want a DY piece. 4. I love it’s composition, and how it sits on the fingers, but if I magnify it, I’m not entirely sure I think it’s beautiful the way, for example, frivole is beautiful. Would it be original enough to be a Jolie laide ring, IDK. 5. I was hoping to adore the dark rhodium ring bc I love the darkened aesthetic and I would love to start designing a dark set (at the start of my jewelry journey, I thought I loved the lotus ring (but not the pricepoint, and I asked if there was any VCA with black diamonds or darkened metal. Then I went home and dreamt that I bought the lotus and carefully rubbed iridescent black nail polish into the crevices. I recall being so horrified by that, that I think I woke up). DH doesn’t necessarily mind if I have a third party professional tinker with something, but he was like, the dream indicates that’s not for you lol.

DH and I did not have any hopes for DY. I dislike the cable bracelets and jaunty nautical vibe of older DY. We went in bc a friend of ours was the architect for the DY store in Paris and NY, and bc one of my jewelry SAs worked at DY and spoke highly of the brand. What I adored was that apparently DY was a sculptor and one of this pieces, a large abstract bronze dancer (with a Dark sensibility) was on the ground floor). the necklace that most exemplified the dancer was displayed on the second floor, but is an archival piece, not to be sold. And, it’s honestly a bit too industrial for me (@kipp has taught me a bit about some of the industrial jewelry pieces (im thinking of Jean Despres)

I’m trying to figure out stuff I love on (I love many things momentarily) with stuff I really love to buy. i walked into Seaman Schepps hoping to buy an iconic SS piece lol. I remember when they were on Park Avenuemany years ago, when I would not even have dreamt of going into the store. i was also inspired to go in by @Cool Breeze and @Comfortably Numb.

@glamourbag with the query re “heartstrings,” and @TankerToad laid out the exact issue re post “super fun, but do any of these keep you dreaming” The truth is, I don’t know. Honestly, I don’t hesitate this much when I buy bags or RTW, or truth be told, real estate. DH says half seriously that he never wants to take me to buy real estate, until he’s narrowed down the field to maybe 5 or 10 places, bc I 1. Feel sorry for all the fixer uppers, and 2. Fall in love with everything immediately (the latest place is always the one I see as a forever home. (We’ve currently found it, and after a year of litigation, have completed demolition of a gut renovation :smile:

@Cordeliere posted in another thread that she buys a lot of stuff she rarely uses (a pool table, and a room to house it; a swimming pool; a fancy gas grill; a personal gym, but she agonizes over the smaller purchase of a perfect bag. I’m beginning to think I overthink jewelry. also, I never thought I would want more than two bracelets, a couple of necklaces, and I’m over my limit. Lol.

What I might do is cull the opinions of all my SAs (my chanel SA probably encapsulates my aesthetic the best; and DH adores her taste) and then see what falls out. If I go with feelings of the moment, id buy everything or nothing and regret both. apologies for being long winded!

glamourbag · May 26, 2022

880 said:
I love the aquamarine bracelet for its artistry (and I adore aquamarines) but I adore the emerald one more (In the book, and not available). Also, I love it in theory; when I tried it on, it definitely wore me, not the other way around. DH did comment that such a bracelet would wear anyone, but it was better than he thought. And, I adore the fact that SS has talented lapidaries that can repair. But, even the thought of something so beautiful and possibly delicate means most likely not for me. I would probably drop it on the bathroom floor of a restaurant.

i also loved the sapphire bracelet. For anyone interested, it draped over the wrist and felt like a flow of cool silk. But very strong and finely made. But, it’s definitely a piece for my imaginary life, not real life. and it’s also a piece I would have to gamble growing into. I imagine Wallis Simpson as having lots of these. Not me.

DH and I did love the gold necklace, but not the bracelet. It would be a shame to break up the set, but SS is fine with that. It’s better priced than Fred Leighton, but lighter weight than I would want. But not insubstantial. I do tend to like to feel the weight of a piece. I did like the articulation of each link and the way it moved and lay on the neck. But, it’s almost like I’m enumerating it’s virtues, and I think jewelry should be an emotional purchase. It’s definitely a bit more delicate than the Bulgari (Its part machined, then hand finished) and it could catch on things. But, michael and I think it might be more flattering on, and certainly more unique, than the Bulgari necklace I’m hoping and waiting for, so I think the necklace is the forerunner. Note: there are times when an SA and DH are positive I should get a piece (like foundrae, and I adore it after wearing it for awhile — like a week). But, it takes time, and I grew to love it (I’m not gaslighting myself I’m not sure if this is the same here. I’m also not sure what earrings I would wear with it, as it’s definitely a decorative matchy style (perhaps too pretty for my style, IDK. I go back and forth. Re the earrings, so far, I’ve been wearing the Belperron; a pair of citrine flowers; or diamond studs. but more often, I’ve just been telling my hairdresser to cut my hair over my ears

the David Yurman double ring piece was a surprise. Or rather I was surprised by how much I loved it. It’s the first double ring thst both DH and I liked. And, the price point is great. And, it’s somehow both delicate and intricate, but simple and substantial. which means I adore the design. It feels more sturdy than the chanel pieces I’ve tried. (I was inspired by @jp824’s style to go back to chanel and try on all of the camellia variations).

My qualms include, but are not limited to the following: If I buy it, it only works on the opposite hand that the cuff is on, and I have to take off the bulgari (I like wearing both bracelets daily); 2. Since it’s a relatively low pricepoint, are there zillions of people running around with it. (Point 2 isn’t necessarily a problem if I love something though it would bug me if I went to Bloomingdales and there was a poster of it. But, it is an older design); 3. it’s DY, and honestly I never thought I’d want a DY piece. 4. I love it’s composition, and how it sits on the fingers, but if I magnify it, I’m not entirely sure I think it’s beautiful the way, for example, frivole is beautiful. Would it be original enough to be a Jolie laide ring, IDK. 5. I was hoping to adore the dark rhodium ring bc I love the darkened aesthetic and I would love to start designing a dark set (at the start of my jewelry journey, I thought I loved the lotus ring (but not the pricepoint, and I asked if there was any VCA with black diamonds or darkened metal. Then I went home and dreamt that I bought the lotus and carefully rubbed iridescent black nail polish into the crevices. I recall being so horrified by that, that I think I woke up). DH doesn’t necessarily mind if I have a third party professional tinker with something, but he was like, the dream indicates that’s not for you lol.

DH and I did not have any hopes for DY. I dislike the cable bracelets and jaunty nautical vibe of older DY. We went in bc a friend of ours was the architect for the DY store in Paris and NY, and bc one of my jewelry SAs worked at DY and spoke highly of the brand. What I adored was that apparently DY was a sculptor and one of this pieces, a large abstract bronze dancer (with a Dark sensibility) was on the ground floor). the necklace that most exemplified the dancer was displayed on the second floor, but is an archival piece, not to be sold. And, it’s honestly a bit too industrial for me (@kipp has taught me a bit about some of the industrial jewelry pieces (im thinking of Jean Despres)

I’m trying to figure out stuff I love on (I love many things momentarily) with stuff I really love to buy. i walked into Seaman Schepps hoping to buy an iconic SS piece lol. I remember when they were on Park Avenuemany years ago, when I would not even have dreamt of going into the store. i was also inspired to go in by @Cool Breeze and @Comfortably Numb.

@glamourbag with the query re “heartstrings,” and @TankerToad laid out the exact issue re post “super fun, but do any of these keep you dreaming” The truth is, I don’t know. Honestly, I don’t hesitate this much when I buy bags or RTW, or truth be told, real estate. DH says half seriously that he never wants to take me to buy real estate, until he’s narrowed down the field to maybe 5 or 10 places, bc I 1. Feel sorry for all the fixer uppers, and 2. Fall in love with everything immediately (the latest place is always the one I see as a forever home. (We’ve currently found it, and after a year of litigation, have completed demolition of a gut renovation @Cordeliere posted in another thread that she buys a lot of stuff she rarely uses (a pool table, and a room to house it; a swimming pool; a fancy gas grill; a personal gym, but she agonizes over the smaller purchase of a perfect bag. I’m beginning to think I overthink jewelry. also, I never thought I would want more than two bracelets, a couple of necklaces, and I’m over my limit. Lol.

What I might do is cull the opinions of all my SAs (my chanel SA probably encapsulates my aesthetic the best; and DH adores her taste) and then see what falls out. If I go with feelings of the moment, id buy everything or nothing and regret both. apologies for being long winded!

I love that you wrote this out and I think it will help you circle back and give some thought to what has been presented to you and what options really are calling you. I understand your hesitancy and I think its most fun to try all creations we can as it lets us explore what works and doesn't work for us. Jewelry is very, very personal. It is on your body, unlike a home which is shared between people (in most cases) or a pool table which can be used for a half hour and then ignored for weeks at a time until the next opportunity to use it comes up. Jewelry is a presentation to the world of your specific choices, specific tastes and specific style. People can choose jewelry for you (like a mother who buys her daughter a pendant or a husband who surprises his wife with an unexpected ring) but a piece is most organic when its chosen from within and by the person him/herself. Others opinions are welcome but at the core Id like to believe that we choose things because they makes us feel better with them than we feel without. More does not necessarily mean better as long as what you have is satisfying. From your comments above I get the sense you like the DY well enough but if I were to ask you your first choice to wear to a special occasion, there would be other options you would choose first hands down. Id love to see that Bulgari finally come in so you could once again try it on and see if it is as rewarding to you as it felt in Italy (and I hope it is). That way you could proceed (whether that is moving on from it or confirming that it is THE piece). I may be wrong, as I do not know you personally, but I do not know if any of these options are truly the ONE or raise a joy enough to come home with you - otherwise I think there wouldn't be any question (or at least minimal hesitation) on your end. Forgive me if I am too frank here as my intention is not to offend. From pictures you have shared on this forum, the Bulgari continues to be my favorite for you.

A bottle of Red · May 26, 2022

Tbh i don't love any of these pieces on you.

880 · May 26, 2022

thanks @glamourbag for your insights above and @A bottle of Red for your honest opinion ! ive learned so much from TPF and the many different viewpoints here ! So far, my SAs polled have thought the DY is a fun everyday piece (and even though it’s price point is attractive, it wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea; so not overexposed). I’ve gotten opinions that the boucheron is somehow too decorative serious in a way that is hard to describe.

EpiFanatic · May 26, 2022

@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