Joanne10
Shiny_Rock
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Hello everyone!
About a year ago, I really got it into my head that I want a pearl rope, inspired by a photo of Consuelo Vanderbilt wearing a pearl rope while reading. (I love pearls, and I love reading. It was hard NOT to like that photo.
After an exhaustive search on Etsy, I bought an inexpensive oval/drop shaped FWP strand (out of a planned 3 strands), to test the waters. When they arrived, the pearls were PERFECT. Just as described, and even prettier than the picture.
Now, a year later, I want to finish my rope. But instead of buying two more strands of the kind I already have (and know to be REALLY NICE), I keep being bugged by the idea that I’m going to regret not getting round pearls, like in the inspiration photo.
So, what should I do?
1. Buy two more of the one I already have, and enjoy them, even if they’re oval (perfect size, too)
2. Buy 3 button strands that I found last night that seem promising (a bit smaller than I’d like, but quite good price?)
3. Spend a lot more money on round(er) pearls, even if they, as pearls, are more fragile than and don’t hold up value as well as, say, gold, but it’s closest to what I want (perfect size, too!):
(If you know the vendors in question, please don’t share. Some strands are in limited quantity. Thanks!)
I’m hesitant to spend too much money on something I won’t be able to resell, and can’t quite justify the difference in price between the last one and the other two (4-5 times more). But I’m afraid I’m going to regret not getting what I actually want. So I’m rather stuck at the moment between what I want and what reason says is best to do.
Your thoughts will definitely help! Any advice for me?
About a year ago, I really got it into my head that I want a pearl rope, inspired by a photo of Consuelo Vanderbilt wearing a pearl rope while reading. (I love pearls, and I love reading. It was hard NOT to like that photo.
After an exhaustive search on Etsy, I bought an inexpensive oval/drop shaped FWP strand (out of a planned 3 strands), to test the waters. When they arrived, the pearls were PERFECT. Just as described, and even prettier than the picture.
Now, a year later, I want to finish my rope. But instead of buying two more strands of the kind I already have (and know to be REALLY NICE), I keep being bugged by the idea that I’m going to regret not getting round pearls, like in the inspiration photo.
So, what should I do?
1. Buy two more of the one I already have, and enjoy them, even if they’re oval (perfect size, too)
2. Buy 3 button strands that I found last night that seem promising (a bit smaller than I’d like, but quite good price?)
3. Spend a lot more money on round(er) pearls, even if they, as pearls, are more fragile than and don’t hold up value as well as, say, gold, but it’s closest to what I want (perfect size, too!):
(If you know the vendors in question, please don’t share. Some strands are in limited quantity. Thanks!)
I’m hesitant to spend too much money on something I won’t be able to resell, and can’t quite justify the difference in price between the last one and the other two (4-5 times more). But I’m afraid I’m going to regret not getting what I actually want. So I’m rather stuck at the moment between what I want and what reason says is best to do.
Your thoughts will definitely help! Any advice for me?
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I tend to buy few pieces of a kind, but the absolute best quality my budget will get. And I want to wear this forever, for sure. It’s a dream piece.
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