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What's your unpopular jewelry opinion?
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My unpopular opinions:
- I do not prefer the Cartier love bangle because of the fact that I can’t easily remove it.
- While I love jade I don’t think I’ll buy the “proper” solid bangle size for me as I don’t want to squeeze my knuckles hard to fit into them
- I do not prefer the Cartier love bangle because of the fact that I can’t easily remove it.
- While I love jade I don’t think I’ll buy the “proper” solid bangle size for me as I don’t want to squeeze my knuckles hard to fit into them
My unpopular opinion is that I don’t like when people wear fine jewelry all from one brand. Like Cardi B in all Van Cleef from head to toe. Or Kylie Jenner decked out completely in Cartier. I think it makes you look like an employee, spokesperson, model, or otherwise representative for the brand. I also think mono-brand jewelry makes the jewelry look cheap, and makes the wearer look like someone who doesn’t have any opinion or taste regarding expensive items.
I’m thinking of those people who wear three love bangles, a JUC bracelet, a JUC ring, two stacked love rings, a diamant legers pendant stacked with an amulette pendant, and then add in some love studs with clash hoops. Maybe the only thing that’s not Cartier is the watch. Either way, I don’t think it’s a good look. And I hope they got a discount for all those Cartier pieces.
Same with those people who wear four Alhambra bracelets, a perlee bangle, a frivole pendant stacked with a vintage pendant stacked with a 20-motif necklace, a btf frivole ring, a perlee band, magic Alhambra earrings in one ear hole, and sweet studs in another. Do I like many of those pieces? Sure. But the primary time I see people wearing one brand is when I peruse the VCA catalogs or when I look at what my SA is wearing.
Those people who wear all Tiffany silver pieces, I also don’t think is a good look. But silver is at a more affordable price point, so I think it’s more understandable and explainable why mono-brand silver jewelry would happen. I view the silver pieces more as fashion accessories. But if, for instance, I saw somebody who was wearing all hardwear, lock, T, etc., I doubt I would be impressed by their style.
More importantly, for all the brand’s collections (such as Cartier love) the pieces look much better in one category than another. The Cartier love bracelet was clearly the original design, and it just looks better as a bracelet than as a necklace. Or VCA Alhambra was originally designed as a necklace, so the pendants look much better than the rings. Or Tiffany keys were originally worn on chains, so the key necklace looks better than the key wire bracelets that were later introduced.
Wearing everything from one brand is just way too matchy-matchy for me. Unlike a suite of high jewelry pieces, where everything goes together harmoniously because they were envisioned to be worn together, the design elements in branded fine jewelry look way too contrived in some formats. You can just tell that a “set” was reverse engineered in some way that looks forced.
I’m thinking of those people who wear three love bangles, a JUC bracelet, a JUC ring, two stacked love rings, a diamant legers pendant stacked with an amulette pendant, and then add in some love studs with clash hoops. Maybe the only thing that’s not Cartier is the watch. Either way, I don’t think it’s a good look. And I hope they got a discount for all those Cartier pieces.
Same with those people who wear four Alhambra bracelets, a perlee bangle, a frivole pendant stacked with a vintage pendant stacked with a 20-motif necklace, a btf frivole ring, a perlee band, magic Alhambra earrings in one ear hole, and sweet studs in another. Do I like many of those pieces? Sure. But the primary time I see people wearing one brand is when I peruse the VCA catalogs or when I look at what my SA is wearing.
Those people who wear all Tiffany silver pieces, I also don’t think is a good look. But silver is at a more affordable price point, so I think it’s more understandable and explainable why mono-brand silver jewelry would happen. I view the silver pieces more as fashion accessories. But if, for instance, I saw somebody who was wearing all hardwear, lock, T, etc., I doubt I would be impressed by their style.
More importantly, for all the brand’s collections (such as Cartier love) the pieces look much better in one category than another. The Cartier love bracelet was clearly the original design, and it just looks better as a bracelet than as a necklace. Or VCA Alhambra was originally designed as a necklace, so the pendants look much better than the rings. Or Tiffany keys were originally worn on chains, so the key necklace looks better than the key wire bracelets that were later introduced.
Wearing everything from one brand is just way too matchy-matchy for me. Unlike a suite of high jewelry pieces, where everything goes together harmoniously because they were envisioned to be worn together, the design elements in branded fine jewelry look way too contrived in some formats. You can just tell that a “set” was reverse engineered in some way that looks forced.
Sorry I didn’t get this notification so I just saw it.
So I got it slightly wrong as I heard the lady says it on a podcast rather than read it but this is the episode:-
The ear edit
To keep on topic I don’t think any piercer is that honest about how many piercings heal up for no reason even with good care.
Incidentally not sure if this is unpopular but I’m looking for a good jewellery podcast. I wanted to like this one as she had interest topics but honestly it barely discusses any significant pieces. The verdura one you will go in knowing only about the Maltese cuff and leave… knowing only about the Maltese cuff,
I do find this in general that some brands are very secretive about their archive pieces and I don’t know why.
Two things for me:
1. Most Diamonds are overrated
2. These days I think the assigning of names and/or human pronouns to jewelry and purses (I used to do that with purses argh) is too much for me to bear
1. Most Diamonds are overrated
2. These days I think the assigning of names and/or human pronouns to jewelry and purses (I used to do that with purses argh) is too much for me to bear
Yeah I think most diamonds are overrated with the exception of antique cuts or warm vintagey colours... But i'm totally guilty with naming jewelry that is animal themed
I give pronouns to my bags, but I have yet to name one. Unless something like "Miss Birkin" or "Ms Rockstud" counts!
Very well said! And yes I agree about alternate incarnations of original pieces into others, like the Love bracelet into other Love pieces. I do like the Love ring though. I hate the key wire bracelet from Tiffany. The keys look much better as necklaces.
I am guilty of this since majority of my jewelry is Bvlgari. lol. Thou I love the idea behind the pieces that I paid for and how cohesive they all go together, such as the Parentesi or B.zero inspired by Rome ( my first study abroad and I love the city) or the Serpenti ( since I am snake year in the Asia Zodiac). I do have pieces that is non branded or estate over the years, but I wear my Bvlgari the most.
I also love matchy items. I usually wear like a matching bracelet and ring, thou I do stay minimal and not like 2-3 fingers for rings each hand or 3-5 bracelet stack on 1 arm. maximum 2 bracelet the most.
my unpopular is that people doesn't take in consideration of the economic environment, the surrounding or the occasion when wearing jewelry. I went to a charity event where you actually handing out food to people who is struggle, and this lady just came in head to toe designer. She did do a big donation but still, it a bit tasteless when 1 of your pave Cartier bracelet equal a year salary of the poor family you are handing the food out to.
100% agree. Context matters a lot, and most would even say context is everything.
My unpopular opinion is that I don’t like jewelry designs that are utilitarian: locks, barb wire, nails.
Grey pearls are best pearls
Also, given it’s the right of a lady to change her mind I’ve always said I don’t like mixed metals and two tone jewellery and then I saw a Japanese 2 tone engraved ring in real life….
us.niwaka.com
Needless to say I changed my mind.
Also, given it’s the right of a lady to change her mind I’ve always said I don’t like mixed metals and two tone jewellery and then I saw a Japanese 2 tone engraved ring in real life….
AKI NO KURENAI
AKI NO KURENAI, poetically written as the “scarlet of fall”, features engravings of Japan’s famous momiji maples. Layers of overlapping leaves paint the gorgeous scenery of autumn across the ring band, representing the faith that you will live a life as vibrant as the autumn colors.
us.niwaka.com
Needless to say I changed my mind.
Niwaka is top on my list to visit for my Japan trip this year in Kyoto. Their stuff looks exquisite.Grey pearls are best pearls
Also, given it’s the right of a lady to change her mind I’ve always said I don’t like mixed metals and two tone jewellery and then I saw a Japanese 2 tone engraved ring in real life….
AKI NO KURENAI
AKI NO KURENAI, poetically written as the “scarlet of fall”, features engravings of Japan’s famous momiji maples. Layers of overlapping leaves paint the gorgeous scenery of autumn across the ring band, representing the faith that you will live a life as vibrant as the autumn colors.
Needless to say I changed my mind.
I only wear diamond jewellery -D or Fancy Coloured diamonds.
I’m brand loyal for jewellery to 2 companies where I’ve shopped since my late teens and not swayed by trends or fashion.
(I do own a pearl bracelet which was a gift from my parents).
I prefer to buy my own jewellery as I’m fussy about my jewellery -although in my early 20’s turned down an engagement ring as I wasn’t in love from someone who was, which would have changed my whole life..
I’m brand loyal for jewellery to 2 companies where I’ve shopped since my late teens and not swayed by trends or fashion.
(I do own a pearl bracelet which was a gift from my parents).
I prefer to buy my own jewellery as I’m fussy about my jewellery -although in my early 20’s turned down an engagement ring as I wasn’t in love from someone who was, which would have changed my whole life..