Celebrating Promotion! Help me pick a gift to myself for $1000+/-

[Babyblue033]

So I got promoted yesterday, I''ve been at my job for 1 1/2 years and this is my first promotion so I''m VERY excited. So to celebrate I would like to get myself a gift with a budget of about $1000 (could possibly stretch it to $2000 but would prefer not to). I''m having the hardest time spending money!

Here are what I''m thinking about so far, in the order of favorite:

- Small eternity: With my budget it doesn''t allow too many options though. A nice stackable ring would allow me to expand on it, like my next promotion next year

- Another gemstone ring. Since I have a strict budget, I''m considering a decent stone with a simple inexpensive solitaire setting. Can I afford Jeff White stone with my budget? I''d just LOVE to be able to do that.

- Diamond studs! Been wanting a pair for some time, every girl should own a nice pair of studs right?

- A pendant. Again, this would be a great classic piece to own.

What do you guys suggest?

 

[Lorelei]

I vote pendant or studs!

 

[Ellen]

I vote pendant! And congrats!

 

[NewEnglandLady]

Just wanted to say congrats!!

I think all of your ideas are great. I love the pendant idea. I also love the Jeff White gemstone idea, though since you already have gemstone rings maybe it's a lower priority? All of your ideas are things I have on my own "to buy" list, so I'm really no help!

 

[jewelerman]

You may not like my answer...diamond studs or a pendant are exactly my choice...items that can be worn for years to come simple round brilliant studs or a RB or pear cut solitaire ...heres the catch...Dont buy for the sake of buying ...at least right away...maybe put the $$$ in a special jewelry account and keep adding to it until you find the size and quality you really want and love...a little waiting and saving has yielded me pieces that i wouldnt have had if i bought right after a special experiance i wanted to celebrate with jewelry...The planning and antisapation building is fun and when i find the right piece then i dont feel guilty about spending the money in the account.

 

[Rhea]

I like the idea of studs, especially if they are something you''ve wanted for a bit.

 

[MonkeyPie]

I think you could afford a Jeff White stone on your budget easily, depending on what you want. But I am a bit partial to Jeff because his cuts are so amazing

The other I would agree to is studs, because depending on how big you want to go you could get something really amazing.

 

[Elmorton]

studs studs studs studs studs!!!!

 

[Babyblue033]

Date: 7/12/2008 12:40:58 PM
Author: jewelerman
You may not like my answer...diamond studs or a pendant are exactly my choice...items that can be worn for years to come simple round brilliant studs or a RB or pear cut solitaire ...heres the catch...Dont buy for the sake of buying ...at least right away...maybe put the $$$ in a special jewelry account and keep adding to it until you find the size and quality you really want and love...a little waiting and saving has yielded me pieces that i wouldnt have had if i bought right after a special experiance i wanted to celebrate with jewelry...The planning and antisapation building is fun and when i find the right piece then i dont feel guilty about spending the money in the account.

This is actually an excellent idea and thanks for suggesting it. I''m giving it a serious thought, although the temptation to get something nice NOW is extremely difficult to resist

Otherwise I think I''m leaning towards either a pendant or studs, since both are classic pieces I can wear everyday and I don''t own either of them. Ring is tempting because I enjoy jewelry I can look at myself, but pendants or studs would be a great piece to build my collection with. I was thinking about getting a small pendant than upgrade for my next "celebration" opportunity

I think you could afford a Jeff White stone on your budget easily, depending on what you want. But I am a bit partial to Jeff because his cuts are so amazing

I just LOVE the stones he cut, and I have a dream of owning a JW stone with LM setting on day *DROOLS* I might make this a long term project though, just so I can afford to get exactly what I want.

 

[jewelerman]

Baby blue,
Im glad you like the idea...i planned for my Rolex this way and also my 2.54 RB diamond...because i waited and found a better deal on my Rolex i had enough left over in the account to buy a 1.01 princess cut diamond.Keep in mind that i did cheat from the account and bought a few sterling pieces or gold pieces under $100 as i waited to buy the right big pieces.

 

[neatfreak]

My Jeff White sapphire was under your budget...

 

[Babyblue033]

Date: 7/12/2008 10:50:35 PM
Author: neatfreak
My Jeff White sapphire was under your budget...

Oh you''re BAAAAAAD

 

[omieluv]

Congrats on your first promotion!

Jeff White is a fantastic cutter! Have you considered a stone cut by him and set as a pendant, or were you thinking more along the lines of a diamond for that purpose? Studs would also be another way to go too.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

I vote for the studs. I bought mine as a gift for myself and I love them

 

[marcy]

Congratulations! I would go for studs.

 

[Elegant]

I also vote for the studs...everyone does need a pair of studs...

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I love my studs (which were just slightly over 1K). If you want a stacking ring check out Beverly K''s line. Affordable and so pretty!

 

[partgypsy]

I vote for studs too. This was my year to get studs, and it really is a classic thing you can wear alot.

I also vote if 1000 won''t get you to where you want, to put it in a savings account to grow to where you want it to, or get them now but a set you can upgrade!

 

[K9]

Congratulations on your promotion! When I was promoted I bought myself a journey pendant to symbolize the milestone. Of course, this is easy for me to say because I already have studs - but either would be an excellent choice. My journey pendant was a 1ctw and was in the 1k range. Of course this was nearly 2 years ago, but hopefully it helps.

Again - congrats!!