Show me your favorite five (or more) pieces!

[RunningwithScissors]

Okay, I'll play! I am just listing my favorite diamond jewelry pieces. If I could only keep 10 pieces, most of these would make the cut. It gets very hard to choose once I get into colored stones, pearls, right hand rings, etc.

1) 2.3 ct. AVR in Victor Canera platinum setting


2) 2.7ct antique asscher, setting by Caysie van Bebber



3) 3.2ctw H VS1-2 Whiteflash ACA studs



4) Family diamond pendant and OEC pendant, both in platinum by Caysie van Bebber



5) Whiteflash 17" (and 36" not in this pic) diamonds-by-the-yard necklaces



6) VCA Vintage Alhambra onyx/pave bracelet and Magic onyx pendant



7) VCA pave Vintage Alhambra earrings and pendant

Beautiful, timeless and classic. You are an inspiration!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Missy, you kill me with your pieces every time! I love every one else's pieces as well. In keeping with the other thread, if I had to pick my top 10 pieces than these would be them, a very eclectic grouping, lol.

1. My 3.01ct VVS2 EC ring[it's very dirty here as ECs usually are LOL]:


2. 2.52 FLY radiant/cushion ring:


3. Fancy Colored Diamond Dragonfly Brooch:


4. Calla Diamond Pendant and Ring:


5. Opal Octopus Brooch:


6. 4.76ct Blue Sapphire Ring:


7. Small but mighty Ruby and Diamond Ring:


8. Black Opal Ring and Pin/Pendant:


9. Small but very meaningful Tsavorite Ring:


10. Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Omega Watch:

Sooo love your collection! You could do a top 5 (or 10!) of just dreamy brooches too. That octopus is one of my all-time favorite pieces on PS.

 

[Catmom]

Sooo love your collection! You could do a top 5 (or 10!) of just dreamy brooches too. That octopus is one of my all-time favorite pieces on PS.

Aww thanks RinningwithScissors!

 

[Catmom]

Okay, I'll play! I am just listing my favorite diamond jewelry pieces. If I could only keep 10 pieces, most of these would make the cut. It gets very hard to choose once I get into colored stones, pearls, right hand rings, etc.

1) 2.3 ct. AVR in Victor Canera platinum setting


2) 2.7ct antique asscher, setting by Caysie van Bebber



3) 3.2ctw H VS1-2 Whiteflash ACA studs



4) Family diamond pendant and OEC pendant, both in platinum by Caysie van Bebber



5) Whiteflash 17" (and 36" not in this pic) diamonds-by-the-yard necklaces



6) VCA Vintage Alhambra onyx/pave bracelet and Magic onyx pendant



7) VCA pave Vintage Alhambra earrings and pendant

LOVE every single piece!

 

[donnabrsd]

My favorite 9 items.

The garnet ring is not a favorite, so that will be reset soon. The stone color matches the bracelet, it just looks dark in this photo. My wedding ring will also be reset, hopefully in the near future and I have white gold hoops in the works. That will leave me with 12 jewelry items. I've sold everything else (well, I have a few more to go) and it feels great to have everything in this one small tray. I rotate and wear everything now.

 

[Alybird]

My favorite 9 items.

The garnet ring is not a favorite, so that will be reset soon. The stone color matches the bracelet, it just looks dark in this photo. My wedding ring will also be reset, hopefully in the near future and I have white gold hoops in the works. That will leave me with 12 jewelry items. I've sold everything else (well, I have a few more to go) and it feels great to have everything in this one small tray. I rotate and wear everything now.

Seriously gorgeous collection! Your chunky link bracelet is goals. Is it WG or PT?

 

[donnabrsd]

Seriously gorgeous collection! Your chunky link bracelet is goals. Is it WG or PT?

It is 18K white gold (23 grams). It was custom made by David Klass Jewelry and I just received it yesterday. Deciding if I need it a tad bit longer as I like loose fitting bracelets.

 

[JoJa12345]

My favorite 9 items.

The garnet ring is not a favorite, so that will be reset soon. The stone color matches the bracelet, it just looks dark in this photo. My wedding ring will also be reset, hopefully in the near future and I have white gold hoops in the works. That will leave me with 12 jewelry items. I've sold everything else (well, I have a few more to go) and it feels great to have everything in this one small tray. I rotate and wear everything now.

Perfect jewelry wardrobe ~ every piece has a purpose, I love it all!
I so want to sell what I don't wear and re-set some other pieces so I do wear them but I am so lost at where to even start. I did reach out to someone regarding repurposing a ring and the quote I received was much more then the ring cost to begin with

 

[Wrkbrk]

Engagement ring, wedding band, anniversary T&Co love ring, Apple Watch. Maybe not my “best” pieces but definitely my most worn!!

 

[Nymf]

My favorite 9 items.

The garnet ring is not a favorite, so that will be reset soon. The stone color matches the bracelet, it just looks dark in this photo. My wedding ring will also be reset, hopefully in the near future and I have white gold hoops in the works. That will leave me with 12 jewelry items. I've sold everything else (well, I have a few more to go) and it feels great to have everything in this one small tray. I rotate and wear everything now.

@donnabrsd I love your diamond hoop earrings, where did you buy them and could I get the specs on them? Thank you!

 

[donnabrsd]

I love your diamond hoop earrings, where did you buy them and could I get the specs on them? Thank you!

@Nymf Thery were custom made by David Klass, 2.85ctw G VS stones. Here's the link to the thread...
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...s-by-david-klass-jewelry.268618/#post-5023241

 

[Mreader]

So I'm going to share the best 5 I've ever owned. Not currently all still in my possession - or even in existence.

1) I mean - obviously:





2) Also obviously:





3) For sheer originality and something that always makes me smile:





4) The cluster to end all clusters for me.



5) And this in memory of my darling dog (more like #1 than #5):



Honorable mentions:










And of course....

Wow do you still have that gorgeous blue sapphire?! I also think that giant oec needs a place even though you didn’t keep it

 

[cushioncutnut]

Missy, you kill me with your pieces every time! I love every one else's pieces as well. In keeping with the other thread, if I had to pick my top 10 pieces than these would be them, a very eclectic grouping, lol.

1. My 3.01ct VVS2 EC ring[it's very dirty here as ECs usually are LOL]:


2. 2.52 FLY radiant/cushion ring:


3. Fancy Colored Diamond Dragonfly Brooch:


4. Calla Diamond Pendant and Ring:


5. Opal Octopus Brooch:


6. 4.76ct Blue Sapphire Ring:


7. Small but mighty Ruby and Diamond Ring:


8. Black Opal Ring and Pin/Pendant:


9. Small but very meaningful Tsavorite Ring:


10. Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Omega Watch:

U know how much I love your collection................. there is no way you and several others could pick 5 of your favorites!!!! Dreamy!!!

 

[Mreader]

Mine:

 

[mrs-b]

Mine:

These are SPECTACULAR, @Mreader! Just when I thought I had a lock on your collection, I realize I have no idea what you're hiding in your jewelry box!

Gorgeous!!

 

[meely]

Mine:

Nice
Out of curiosity are you a ring only person?

 

[Mreader]

Nice
Out of curiosity are you a ring only person?

Haha not at all. They are my fave but I love (and have) all of the things. Missy said 5 so I chose 5. These are my favorite of my earrings though:

 

[meely]

Haha not at all. They are my fave but I love (and have) all of the things. Missy said 5 so I chose 5. These are my favorite of my earrings though:

Ha that’s what I wondered! Those are gorgeous earrings you have some amazing pieces!

 

[HS4S_2]

Adding a couple.

18k Yellow Gold with 3mm diamonds in a curved Bianca band and a shared bezel asscher emerald band in 18k Yellow Gold.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

@donnabrsd that is such a versatile collection

 

[diamondyes]

My favorite 9 items.

The garnet ring is not a favorite, so that will be reset soon. The stone color matches the bracelet, it just looks dark in this photo. My wedding ring will also be reset, hopefully in the near future and I have white gold hoops in the works. That will leave me with 12 jewelry items. I've sold everything else (well, I have a few more to go) and it feels great to have everything in this one small tray. I rotate and wear everything now.

May I ask, what size are the diamonds in the diamond band? And who made the halo pendant necklace? Love your collection and the minimalistic bliss of it! My goal eventually

 

[Catmom]

U know how much I love your collection................. there is no way you and several others could pick 5 of your favorites!!!! Dreamy!!!

Aww thanks cushioncutnut! It is hard to pick just 5.

 

[donnabrsd]

May I ask, what size are the diamonds in the diamond band? And who made the halo pendant necklace? Love your collection and the minimalistic bliss of it! My goal eventually

The diamonds in the band are are approx. 0.31ct each.

The halo pendant was made by David Klass. Information and a few more photos are here https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ds-by-the-yard-by-david-klass-jewelry.268619/

It took me a long time to get here, but I'm so happy to now be a jewelry minimalist!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Mine:

Love, love, love!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

My favorite 9 items.

The garnet ring is not a favorite, so that will be reset soon. The stone color matches the bracelet, it just looks dark in this photo. My wedding ring will also be reset, hopefully in the near future and I have white gold hoops in the works. That will leave me with 12 jewelry items. I've sold everything else (well, I have a few more to go) and it feels great to have everything in this one small tray. I rotate and wear everything now.

I so want to get there! I really believe I am a minimalist at heart since I wear the same things most of the time. I have a couple more diamond pieces to get and then I'll be done with that. Where I am slightly in trouble is with VCA and I am trying VERY hard to curate a small, but useful collection of that to just add a little variety to my diamond staple pieces. We have several similar pieces. Love your collection!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Stunning. Your collection is absolutely magnificent @diamondseeker2006

Thank you, Missy! Mine doesn't even come close to yours! I'd have to say that Cartier opal ring is a magnificent piece and one of my favorite rings ever!

All just absolutely stunning!!

Thanks so much! I'm waiting to see your favorites! That gorgeous new sapphire ring has to be number 1!

Beautiful, timeless and classic. You are an inspiration!

That's such a sweet complement! I think you are building exactly that kind of collection, but far better than mine! I truly enjoy hearing about each of your projects! I think you are giving such careful thought to each project and doing things right the first time!

LOVE every single piece!

Thanks, Michele! I already commented on yours, but you have an amazing collection, especially your colored stone pieces and broaches (and diamonds and watches!)!!! I think what's special about yours is that you are so fortunate to have a good local jeweler and many pieces that are unique and one-of-a-kind!

If I missed anyone else, thank you so much! I feel like we need a "thanks" emoji added, because I really feel bad just clicking like for nice comments!

This thread is filled with beautiful pieces! Hope more people will post!

 

[donnabrsd]

I so want to get there! I really believe I am a minimalist at heart since I wear the same things most of the time. I have a couple more diamond pieces to get and then I'll be done with that. Where I am slightly in trouble is with VCA and I am trying VERY hard to curate a small, but useful collection of that to just add a little variety to my diamond staple pieces. We have several similar pieces. Love your collection!

I'm not a usually a minimalist. I'm actually quite a collector and like to have multiples and back up of most everything. With jewelry, fortunately, I lost my desire to have too many choices and so many items sitting unworn. I'm waiting for my simple gold hoop earrings and I'll do something with the two 0.80ct diamond I have. I was thinking about an moi et toi ring but I now think I'm leaning toward drop earrings to match the pendant. I don't think I'll catch the VCA bug, I tried on a few items and they did not seem quite right for me. I really thought I wanted the Vintage Alhambra white gold, diamond and onyx bracelet (same as yours) but the chain seemed too delicate for me and the motifs felt too far apart.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'm not a usually a minimalist. I'm actually quite a collector and like to have multiples and back up of most everything. With jewelry, fortunately, I lost my desire to have too many choices and so many items sitting unworn. I'm waiting for my simple gold hoop earrings and I'll do something with the two 0.80ct diamond I have. I was thinking about an moi et toi ring but I now think I'm leaning toward drop earrings to match the pendant. I don't think I'll catch the VCA bug, I tried on a few items and they did not seem quite right for me. I really thought I wanted the Vintage Alhambra white gold, diamond and onyx bracelet (same as yours) but the chain seemed too delicate for me and the motifs felt too far apart.

Well, my other area of collection over the years has been china, crystal, and silver! I have been recently getting rid of some of that because most sits unused, too! I know we already discussed our preference for white Corelle for actual use!

I agree about the chains on the Alhambra bracelets. They are too long in the first place. They'll shorten them for free in the first three months (and for a small fee anytime after that). They'll take out a double link between each motif, and then the bracelet ends up at about 6.75". I am tempted to do that with all of mine, because I would prefer the clovers to be closer together. I would just like to try on one that size to be sure I can easily put it on! I love the link bracelet you had made! You practically have to have a white gold one custom made since most of the heavy link bracelets available are in yellow gold. I do think those are great for casual wear!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I am tempted to do that with all of mine, because I would prefer the clovers to be closer together. I would just like to try on one that size to be sure I can easily put it on!

Hi @diamondseeker2006 and @donnabrsd

You ladies probably already know this, but VCA has sterling silver Vintage Alhambra test bracelets in every size so that you can try them on and select the perfect size/motif spacing for your wrist. Last spring when I bought my onyx bracelet, my SA FedExed me three of the testers to try out (wear around the house) before we had links removed from my real bracelet. I loved the way my shortened real bracelet turned out, the motifs are a beautiful distance apart.

Here's what the testers look like (the sense of luxury and attention to detail on even these simple testers is exquisite) :

 

[cushioncutnut]

Thanks so much! I'm waiting to see your favorites! That gorgeous new sapphire ring has to be number 1!

Definitely my sapphire and diamond ring. I will work on my top 5+ today