My parents got this set when they had very little to spend. My mom thought I was crazy for wanting to save “such a tiny stone” but I loved this set for as long as I can remember. Tiny stone and all!
(promised Ian from the team i'd share his mix of solid 14k, solid 10k, and sterling silver, though the brooch pic is my favorite/lovely)
I inherited this brooch from my Grandmother. I don't wear brooches so I wanted to turn it into a pendant. A lot of people advised against it and suggested I just sell it instead, but I'm so glad I didn't. It looks amazing IMO. I went to a local jeweler that I'd taken some broken items to before and they were able to keep a lot of the original design intact. Now it's a beautiful piece that I will actually wear.
I think I have literal size blindness 😂 I’m more so curious if anyone else has this happen to them every single time they order a piece of jewelry. For some reason it always feels so much larger and more substantial in my head than it does when I take it out of the packaging!! Like I build it up in my imagination when it’s shipping, and then it’s always smaller in scale IRL. And it happens literally every single time, no matter where or what I order.
I know this is 100% me and just user error - not complaining about the businesses. There are always accurate measurements, weight, plenty of photos for scale. But without fail, I always feel like when I unbox it, it’s so much smaller IRL.
This $2500 pendant I just had arrive from DY is so stunning, but I kept building it up in my head as a larger amulet. I was surprised when it came out the size of a quarter lmao. But I know they clearly stated mm size and everything - I’m just size blind.
Just thought this was funny and curious if this is a shared experience with anyone else or if it’s literally just me?!
Disappointed but I understand. When I saw the price I just went for it over the weekend. I figured it might’ve been a mistake but had to try. No hate to them for refunding, I would too lol
I found this amazing unicorn pin at a consignment shop this weekend for $8, it is a Kirk’s Folly piece known for their very whimsical costume jewelry. I wore it with my star sapphire ring set in rose gold, that was an antique store find for just over $200 and two diamond bands.
The diamond bands are both eternity style. The one on the bottom has carre cut stones and originates from
France. The top has single cut diamonds and engraving on the side “Dave to Pearl June 19, 1929, that was an EBay find.
0.05 CT (2.5 mm) natural diamond, set in 14K solid rose gold. I know they are small but I’m shy and wanted something understated 🙈
Since I’m knocking on 30 and have no prospects lol I got myself a little vintage 0.2 carat natural diamond. Possibly the only diamond ring I’ll ever have. But it’s cute!
does anyone else put on antique jewelry and act like a victorian in mourning when their sad? lol
My boyfriend got me this ring for my birthday last year, like how penguins give their partners pebbles during courtship. I was just admiring how nice it looked with my nails and sweater so I figured I’d share. :)
Our fourth wedding anniversary is coming up, and it's a floral theme. Which of these bracelets would you like to receive as a gift?
What’s a realistic discount to expect for Bloomingdale’s fine jewelry?
I’m seeing a lot of pieces marked 50% off and there is an additional 30% off on top of that right now.
For those who’ve actually bought from Bloomingdale’s jewelry section, what % discount do you consider a good deal vs just normal pricing?
Trying to figure out if I should pull the trigger now. Thanks!!😊
Hello all! I've been interested in getting into jewelry making and have been looking at a lot of pieces trying to break down how everything is made/put together. Forgive me if it's a noob question, but I'm curious if you guys can possibly share how these pieces are made? I'm a little bit lost as to how the gold pieces are sticking onto the pearls and stones and how they're combining all the different pieces together. Is it all just a matter of gluing? Is this method reliable especially when working with such expensive precious metals? Would also appreciate if anyone can point me to any books or videos sharing techniques for this. Thanks :)
Ive had my engagement ring around 12 years (white 9kt gold) and wedding band 10 years (white 18kt gold) both need re plating but was waiting as they will need resizing due to losing weight.
Issue is I’m getting a really sore finger from the rings in the last 6 months. I don’t know if it’s because they can move a little more with the weight loss but I’m not down to the weight I was when they were originally bought and I didn’t have this issue originally. Or is it a reaction to the rings now the plating is mostly gone?
The picture doesn’t really show justice to how sore my finger has been. I’ve had the rings off over a week and had they back on for just one day and had to take them off again.
Has anyone had something like this before that could offer suggestions to help?
think this is my wildest and most complex wrap to date
I came across this estate piece and fell in love! I can’t seem to find anything like this online. Does anyone know anyone who does work like this or accepts custom commissions like this?