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What's your unpopular jewelry opinion?
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Interesting thread. I’ve read all posts and have something to add. Yes, brands such as Cartier and VCA are overhyped. And yes, you can buy something more “precious” for a fraction of the price. However, not all people have artistic view, and not always know what they want until they try it on and like it a lot. Also, custom made or so called “unique” pieces are very time consuming: you need to choose a specific stones and have at least an idea of what you want. I’d rather spend my time on something different than creating a design of jewellery piece, then choose stones, then keep negotiating and adjusting the design with a jeweller. And as someone who worked in jewellery industry for 3 years, more “precious” have lower resale value than the Cartier and VCA. It’s not like I’m considering to sell out my jewellery, but still, in the worst case scenario I’ll get more from VCA MOP than diamond studs. Trust me, I know it, not just assuming. If you don’t believe me go to diamond district in Midtown of Manhattan to see for yourself.
Also, those who advocating “uniqueness”, well my personality shaped by my experience which was processed by my unique perception and my fingerprints are enough for me to feel “unique”. Clothes, bags, jewellery and other accessories are things that serve to satisfy my consumerism rather than to show to the rest of the world how unique I am
Unpopular opinion: Solitaire diamond E rings are sooo boring! Even with a halo, I find them so plain and think they look so much nicer with a coloured stone included.
My opinion is that I’m not a fan of white diamonds over 3 carats. I do love colored diamonds and precious gemstones in larger sizes however.
Unpopular
- Rolex watches. I dont like it because there are too many fakes out there. And even if I own one (authentic one), I would be reluctant to wear it because I would be a target for pickpocket in many places I visited (I used to travel quite a bit before this pandemic).
- platinum jewellery. Please dont hate me for saying this. I know many of you like platinum. But i am disappointed with it because it gets scratches so easily. My platinum ring had many scratches a couple of months after I bought it. My 18k white gold rings on the other hand only have small amount of scratches even after years of wearing.
Popular (Can I have a popular one too please?) :
These past few years our local jewellers have been producing beautiful and cute 24k and 22k jewelry. So I have been slowly collecting them. They are of course a lot cheaper than designers’ pieces and they have more gold content (maybe its not important for other people but it matters to me). But theres a couple of Cartier and VCA necklaces that i really want. once i get those, i will go back to collecting 24k and 22k jewelry
- Rolex watches. I dont like it because there are too many fakes out there. And even if I own one (authentic one), I would be reluctant to wear it because I would be a target for pickpocket in many places I visited (I used to travel quite a bit before this pandemic).
- platinum jewellery. Please dont hate me for saying this. I know many of you like platinum. But i am disappointed with it because it gets scratches so easily. My platinum ring had many scratches a couple of months after I bought it. My 18k white gold rings on the other hand only have small amount of scratches even after years of wearing.
Popular (Can I have a popular one too please?) :
These past few years our local jewellers have been producing beautiful and cute 24k and 22k jewelry. So I have been slowly collecting them. They are of course a lot cheaper than designers’ pieces and they have more gold content (maybe its not important for other people but it matters to me). But theres a couple of Cartier and VCA necklaces that i really want. once i get those, i will go back to collecting 24k and 22k jewelry
Hahaha...I wholeheartedly agree.
Consumerism as well as need for status...let’s be real. That’s in part why we spend exorbitant amounts of $$$$ on any of these luxury goods!Also, those who advocating “uniqueness”, well my personality shaped by my experience which was processed by my unique perception and my fingerprints are enough for me to feel “unique”. Clothes, bags, jewellery and other accessories are things that serve to satisfy my consumerism rather than to show to the rest of the world how unique I am
Well, I definitely see a point in your logic. But, honestly I am in no position to assume my status. However I do like high end brands’ products, not the brand itself, but specific items. That’s why I don’t have “must-haves” or “holy grails”. In my community people know nothing of VCA, even my close friends have no clue how much it costs. My Chanel is inconspicuous (I’m referring to Reissue) for average people in my surroundings. LVs are faked sooo often that people no longer care whether it’s authentic. Also, I treasure my Carolina Bucci 18k tiny round studs (that cost me around $300 5 years ago) as much as VCA malachite vintage alhambra earrings. VCA is not cheap, but replaceble, Carolina Bucci’s tiny studs are discontinued, thus I’d be equally devastated if I’d lost either pair of earrings. So... I don’t see how my “expensive” stuff might elevate my status as I believe that status is dictated not by amount of stuff one has or earn at the moment, but by education, position in society, family and so on. You can always tell what “class” one comes from, and money is not always an accurate indicator. I’m no expert whatsoever, just sharing my own observations. Sorry for long reply
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I love a mixed jewelry outfit that consists of branded + non-branded/custom pieces best.
The not-obviously-branded/custom pieces are important to make the accessorizing look unique to a person's personality and style.
When the branded pieces are blended in well (I like 2 at maximum, and just 1 can be nice too), it can make the other items look more luxurious and expensive.
My most recent fun set of jewelry has been a JCrew "demi-precious" stacking ring set I got on sale for $30. They are gold-plated sterling silver, one is a tiny cubic zirconia-studded eternity ring. It looks precious, but at the very least it still sterling silver and not a completely base metal underneath.
The not-obviously-branded/custom pieces are important to make the accessorizing look unique to a person's personality and style.
When the branded pieces are blended in well (I like 2 at maximum, and just 1 can be nice too), it can make the other items look more luxurious and expensive.
My most recent fun set of jewelry has been a JCrew "demi-precious" stacking ring set I got on sale for $30. They are gold-plated sterling silver, one is a tiny cubic zirconia-studded eternity ring. It looks precious, but at the very least it still sterling silver and not a completely base metal underneath.
I didn’t mean for my comment to come across in an offensive way or to make you feel like you needed to explain yourself.. I own my fair share of luxury goods too! (Love my reissues too!) Luxury goods in addition to other factors that you mentione,of course, do enhance the perceived status of a person.
I don’t think you offended me or anyone else. I thought we’re just discussing it. And I didn’t say you were wrong, just said that there might be other factors of owning lux goods besides “status”. Also, English is my second language so sometimes in my own language things sounds softer and nicer. My mentality shaped by culture of motherland also contributes to misunderstandings. Sorry if I made you to feel aggression from my end
Unpopular opinion: I prefer lab diamonds over mined.
Ya know...I wanted high quality diamond solitaires and a high quality solitaire engagement ring. After owning them, I think I agree with you. I would wear my jewelry in a more carefree way and probably even take them on vacays if they were lab diamonds.
My unpopular opinion: I’m not into any colourful stones, e.g. rubies, sapphires, emeralds, fancy colour diamonds, etc. I like (and wear) white diamonds but would also choose a nice silver piece over a piece of jewelry with a colourful stone.
