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DiamondsNPearls

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with the jewelry you've obtained? When does it become enough? What gems/fine jewelry do you already own? I'm interested to see everyone's collections... someone feel free to post first (no pics needed)...
 
I’m pretty done but I do have quite a collection, especially rings because they are my favorite. It has taken a while to figure out what makes the heart sing and for me it’s cluster rings with antique diamonds. I have a lot of rings and a few other pieces but tend to wear just a few of all of them. It drives
me crazy to own all these rings I don’t wear but I don’t want to sell them.

Here are my daily pieces, all rings because I’m a ring gal, it’s probably a bit much but I love looking at them all the time:

Left ring finger
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Right ring finger:
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Currently at the jewelers getting the opal replaced with the diamond in the picture. This will be a middle finger ring (the lighting is terrible):
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I’m still young enough to be in the building phase, so I wouldn’t say that I’m satisfied with my collection. I honestly don’t know if I’ll ever be - I’m quite similar to my mom, and while she already has an enviable collection, she still adds to it when she sees something that she loves.
 
Oh, I'm sure I will some day, currently though as someone in my early 30s, I'm just starting to curate my collection. I have a few non-diamond pieces that I adore, but have really just started with my diamond wish list.

Finally got my diamond studs, and in specs I'll be very happy with for ages (wore smaller and larger diameter size for about 4-5 years each and went with something in between size wise).

Next? I want these, tried them on in a store and found them online for almost 1/2 what the brick and mortar wanted: whitetopazdiamondgolddropearrings.jpg
Not terribly expensive (roughly $1k online, but bling budget is maxed out this year so that's a 2021 purchase).

After that? In no particular order:
- 3 ct ish pear cut in a delicate halo or bezel setting with diamond gallery
- 3 ct ish antique asscher with trapezoids for a 3 stone ring
- OEC (2.5-3ct ish) in sapphire target halo ring
- Oval 3/4 eternity band that I could wear as a stand alone
- Yellow diamond ring (no set style in mind for this)
- Choker length wire chain necklace with a three stone pendent
- Tiffany T wire bracelet with diamonds on the T (I don't wear bracelets but tried one on and adored this style, and I think I'd wear it often since it goes with everything)
- Large sapphire ring or pendant (probably a ring though, I like to see what I wear)
- Maybe 2.5 - 3ct diamond hoops?

I'm overall pretty minimalistic , I wear earrings and never more than one ring on each hand at a time. I occasionally will wear a necklace, but I find for pendants I hate the chains/flipping, so the wire chain (someone had one earlier this year I think, can't find it though) with a pendant (or possibly a couple I can swap out down the road) seems like the route to go if I decide I'd like a necklace on the regular.

As for the bracelet - again, fairly classic and the small won't move up and down my wrist, so I think I'd wear it most days if I decided to purchase it.

Younger me had a much, much larger list if pieces I thought I wanted, but older me realizes that I don't want a giant collection, just what I'll actually wear regularly. Costume jewelry is fine for me for special occasions , as I'd rather put money in to pieces I enjoy often.

I do however reserve the right to change my mind and decide I either need way more or way less than what I currently believe I want based on life experiences accumulated thus far. :D (I also have zero qualms about buying lab diamonds to accomplish my collection desires, but am not adverse to antiques if it suites).
 
Great question. I actually think that I'm relatively satisfied after my latest ring. It's just delighting me so much that I'm not trawling various sites for a new acquisition or thinking about my next purchase. I may get a tennis bracelet next year but in terms of rings, I think I'm good for a long while.
 
I hope not! :lol-2:

I may be nearly there with pearls, just a strand of round blue Tahitians in 13-14mm will do.

I don't really need anything, and should set what I already have CS wise.

However if something ticks my boxes comes up, then I shall not say no.

DK :))
 
I enjoy the hunt if you will. The search for a glorious piece of history and sparkle. I will never tire of that. So while I am truly satiated (I really am) I am still searching because it is a passion of mine. A hobby that brings me joy. I need no more bling and I almost want no more bling as I am satiated. Oh but the allure of that special piece I don't yet have. That is the siren song that keeps me going.

8)
 
I’m similar to @missy — I’m satisfied now! But I find jewelry to be a fun and creative hobby, one that I will probably enjoy throughout life. I have amazing female relatives that I gift to; I don’t like having a ton of stuff I don’t use.
 
Definitely in the not ever satisfied camp, but I am also in NO rush! While I purchased and sold jewelry thru the years there are things I still want- in no particular order :

*Bezel diamond tennis bracelet
*Bezel diamond pendant
*OEC or OMC (perhaps for my pendant)
*Upgrade ER
*3 stone diamond ring
*Eternity band or half eternity (I miss the one I sold last year)
**EC my dream ring!**
 
Eventually we'll all get to the point where we stop wanting stuff.

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In some ways I am satisfied.
All that I want, I have.
From here on forward, if I buy anything else, it will be a redundant.
Lately, I've been wanting a nice rose cut diamond. It's so hard to find because I have yet define what I want :lol:

I'm with @missy that the hunt is the siren song to me lately. The hunt for the rose.
 
OK don't shame me, I want to add these to my collection:
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Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold | Helzberg Diamonds

View our Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold. Browse our jewelry collection today!
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Legitimate or lab created? I e-mailed them and got the response "
the emeralds have no certification , but they are natural emeralds that have been heat treated."
 
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bling_dream19 said:
@caribbeanbridetobe I have very similar earrings that I may be willing to sell to you if you are interested. They are beautiful, good quality. I'm just not wearing as much yellow gold. Let me know if you might be interested and I'll get some pics.
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Good AM! Oh yes I am interested in having a look at them, feel free to DM me or I can DM you my e-mail address, however you like :) thanks for considering me!
 
I have FINALLY gotten to that point. I would never have predicted that myself. And it's not because I got everything on my bucket list (which would probably never happen) but that I moved onto something else. I've been seeing this guy who is really into houses and renovation, and so what I've been into is fixing up my house with his help. So my mental calculus is (x amount of money is enough to afford to do this with house) rather afford a piece of a particular stone). I'ts not like I will never buy myself another piece of jewelry just that it no longer obsesses me.
 
I think you have to ask what satisfied means to you. I'm 57 and old and being married to a person for 17 years who just isn't into stuff because it's all just stuff ( and he doesn't judge..that's just his attitude) has changed my perspective on what happiness & hence, satisfaction is to me. For me, "satisfaction" is somehow intertwined with "happiness." Also, after many, many years of therapy, introspection and work on self awareness, I have came to the realization that while I appreciate (and in a way, love) life's finer things, it's often what they represent that was alluring to me. Also, this is embarrassing to admit, but I think that I also felt that they said something about what kind of person I was. Now I feel that the way I treat other people and how I make them feel..the choices I make and my priorities are who I am. The "hunt" was more about distraction than anything else.. doesn't mean I don't like it, but I have come to realize that will always be something I want that I don't have. What I also now know is that the only thing that really matters to me is my husband. And my cats. MY DH indulges me and has let me learn and grow and evolve in my own space and time and it it's truly pretty amazing when you figure out that the only truly devastating news is that you have lost someone you love. Anyhoo.. I think once you ask yourself what you are really chasing, emotionally, and figure that out, it's easier to be satisficed. Just my opinion and my experience.. that being said.. I can still easily be drawn into wanting something new... I just now don't kid myself into thinking it will change my life in any really discernable way or really make me any more satisfied. I can let go of it pretty quickly now. On a related note, I tend to feel more satisfied by relieving myself of excess stuff.
 
siamese3 said:
I think you have to ask what satisfied means to you. I'm 57 and old and being married to a person for 17 years who just isn't into stuff because it's all just stuff ( and he doesn't judge..that's just his attitude) has changed my perspective on what happiness & hence, satisfaction is to me. For me, "satisfaction" is somehow intertwined with "happiness." Also, after many, many years of therapy, introspection and work on self awareness, I have came to the realization that while I appreciate (and in a way, love) life's finer things, it's often what they represent that was alluring to me. Also, this is embarrassing to admit, but I think that I also felt that they said something about what kind of person I was. Now I feel that the way I treat other people and how I make them feel..the choices I make and my priorities are who I am. The "hunt" was more about distraction than anything else.. doesn't mean I don't like it, but I have come to realize that will always be something I want that I don't have. What I also now know is that the only thing that really matters to me is my husband. And my cats. MY DH indulges me and has let me learn and grow and evolve in my own space and time and it it's truly pretty amazing when you figure out that the only truly devastating news is that you have lost someone you love. Anyhoo.. I think once you ask yourself what you are really chasing, emotionally, and figure that out, it's easier to be satisficed. Just my opinion and my experience.. that being said.. I can still easily be drawn into wanting something new... I just now don't kid myself into thinking it will change my life in any really discernable way or really make me any more satisfied. I can let go of it pretty quickly now. On a related note, I tend to feel more satisfied by relieving myself of excess stuff.
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I like this @siamese3
Thank you for sharing.
 
I find this question along the same lines as "how many times do you need to see Bruce Springsteen ?" or even "how many live versions of the same song do i need?"
Its never going to be enough
Im always going to want more
I mean i know peeps who have seen Bruce more than 100 time and i want tht !
and i want every single version of a particular song how it was sung in 1978 - thats going to be impossible - but i think i can get over half

But i have 8 fingers and 2 thumbs that need variety !

And taking into account Kenny's post above
Life is short
Do what you can to make your heart sing
 
joelly said:
I like this @siamese3
Thank you for sharing.
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Joelly. thank you for saying that. It's funny.. I've thought a lot about this, especially after getting back to pricescope. It has a way of testing my resolve, lol..so many incredibly beautiful pieces of jewelry..but the last year, when so many people are suffering.. it becomes harder for me, in some ways, to take pleasure in unnecessary things when so many are suffering. I think many of us live in our comfy bubbles. I know I do, but I am trying to get out of it! I feel incredibly fortunate and try harder all the time to pay it forward. When people are uncomfortable with my generosity, I simply ask them to accept with the condition that at some point when they are able that they pay it forward to someone less fortunate. I also tell them that it gives me enormous pleasure to spoil someone, mostly because my DH spoils me so much. I have also realized that, for the most part, it gives me more pleasure than buying something for myself these days.
 
Daisys and Diamonds said:
I find this question along the same lines as "how many times do you need to see Bruce Springsteen ?" or even "how many live versions of the same song do i need?"
Its never going to be enough
Im always going to want more
I mean i know peeps who have seen Bruce more than 100 time and i want tht !
and i want every single version of a particular song how it was sung in 1978 - thats going to be impossible - but i think i can get over half

But i have 8 fingers and 2 thumbs that need variety !

And taking into account Kenny's post above
Life is short
Do what you can to make your heart sing
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I really think I’m done bling wise, I’ve got so many lovely pieces that never see the light of day. I’m looking forward to passing them on to my future DIL if she wants them.

That’s not to say if I was given a beautiful piece I wouldn’t accept it, just that I’ve reached the point where I like to look, but wouldn’t buy.
 
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