So sad about losing my necklace...

[Lilac]

I lost my necklace. It was a gift from DH - the first real piece of jewelry he gave me. It was a pave heart - and it wasn''t the most expensive piece of jewelry or even the most beautiful, but I truly loved and cherished it. I wore it every single day since he gave it to me and I can''t believe I was so stupid and lost it like this.

DH and I were in Manhattan today and thought it would be fun to stop in Tiffany''s. We went in and looked at everything and had a great time - and I tried on a DBTY necklace and bracelet to see if I liked the style as something I would want for myself. I took off my necklace in order to try on the DBTY necklace and I guess I must have forgotten to put it back on. The salesperson was so mean (he kept implying that I shouldn''t even be trying anything on because it was too expensive and he didn''t think we were planning on buying anything). He made us feel so unwelcome and rushed us away. I guess in all that I forgot my necklace on the counter.

I know it''s probably a little silly to feel this sad over something like this, but I just can''t stop thinking about it. I spent a half hour crying before and DH was trying to make me feel better - he said he would call Tiffany''s first thing in the morning to see if anyone found it or turned it in somehow - but I really doubt they''ll have it. He said he would try to find the same necklace for me again, but he bought it almost 3 years ago and I doubt he could find it again. He said he would buy me a new necklace - but I can''t help thinking that I just want my old necklace back. It had such sentimental value... and I can''t believe I lost it.

 

[Shopaholic]

oh, I am so sorry Lilac, both for your lost necklace and how you were treated. My very prized possessions also do not have high retail values but extremely high sentimental value (I have two umbrellas that I think I would be more sad about losing than any of my jewelry pieces believe it or not!)

 

[loverock]

Sorry to hear this.

I hope you can find it back on Monday!

 

[MissGotRocks]

It''s very possible that it is still in the store - I certainly hope so!

It''s very likely that I would speak to the manager of that Tiffany''s about the rudeness of the sales associate. No one should ever tell you not to try something on because you aren''t buying. You could be a millionaire for all they know - I think that is extremely rude and haughty and should be reported.

 

[marcy]

I am so sorry to hear you lost such a special treasure. Mega PS dust coming your way for it to sitll be safe and sound at the store. I agree I would ask to talk to the store manager and let them know how you were treated. There is probably a place online to write to customer service as well. These days you cannot tell who has money and how rude of anyone to treat someone poorly because they think you aren''t going to buy anything. I would take my business else where when I was going to buy something. Good luck.

 

[cindygenit]

I am so sorry Lilac! Hope you find it soon. I think i would cry too if i lose something FI gave me...even if it was something cheap from a maul store.

 

[princessplease]

I''m sorry Lilac. I completely understand that you''re upset. It''s totally legit. I hope it''s found for you.

 

[Lilac]

Shopaholic - thanks so much... it''s definitely the sentimental value that upsets me so much. I just keep thinking how the first necklace he gave me is now gone because of my own stupid mistake of not keeping it in my hand the whole time. It just makes me so sad. I would love to know what kind of sentimental value your umbrellas hold for you though

loverock - I really hope I can somehow find it tomorrow too. Thanks.

MissGotRocks - I hope it''s there also. I really doubt it though - even if nobody took it, it might have fallen off the counter or gotten lost somehow. I just doubt someone would have turned it in if they saw it. The necklace looks like it could have been expensive, so I tend to doubt someone would return it (although I hope I''m wrong!) And if I knew the salesperson''s name I would report him. He kept saying "Maybe you should try the sterling silver ones on the third floor, these are platinum and start at $3500 which is a lot." He almost refused to open the case to show me the necklace. I could tell he was looking down on us the whole time (and I was wearing my nice sized engagement ring and diamond wedding band so I''m not sure why he thought there was no chance we would buy anything!) He was just downright rude.

marcyc- thanks so much for the dust! I really appreciate it.

cindygenit - thanks so much... I keep reaching for my neck because I''m so used to feeling my necklace there and whenever I remember it''s gone I feel sad all over again.

princessplease - thanks for your kind words.

 

[Kaleigh]

I am so mad for you.. That''s no way to treat someone.

Calling the manager tomorrow, give a description of the SA and tell him or her, that you felt rushed out of the store... Or if you can stop in and have a chat....

That''s best as you can point out where you were, etc,,,,

Tiffany gets soooo many people in the NYC store, they forget their manners sometimes... Keep us posted...

 

[junebug17]

Oh sweetie, I am so sorry about your necklace! I think there''s definitely a chance it''s at the store, I will be hoping it is! I know how you feel, I lost my original ering! Wait, it gets better...I lost it somewhere in my bedroom! It''s a somewhat long, boring story but the stone had fallen out and my little girl was playing with the diamond and the setting. I put them in a box and put it on my bathroom counter, and lost track of it. When I went to look for the box, it was nowhere to be found. I am sick over it, and occasionally pull things apart looking for it. So I can understand how upset you are over this, I truly hope you find it! Keep us posted. (((hugs)))

 

[Shopaholic]

Date: 8/2/2009 11:42:06 PM
Author: Lilac
Shopaholic - thanks so much... it's definitely the sentimental value that upsets me so much. I just keep thinking how the first necklace he gave me is now gone because of my own stupid mistake of not keeping it in my hand the whole time. It just makes me so sad. I would love to know what kind of sentimental value your umbrellas hold for you though

loverock - I really hope I can somehow find it tomorrow too. Thanks.

MissGotRocks - I hope it's there also. I really doubt it though - even if nobody took it, it might have fallen off the counter or gotten lost somehow. I just doubt someone would have turned it in if they saw it. The necklace looks like it could have been expensive, so I tend to doubt someone would return it (although I hope I'm wrong!) And if I knew the salesperson's name I would report him. He kept saying 'Maybe you should try the sterling silver ones on the third floor, these are platinum and start at $3500 which is a lot.' He almost refused to open the case to show me the necklace. I could tell he was looking down on us the whole time (and I was wearing my nice sized engagement ring and diamond wedding band so I'm not sure why he thought there was no chance we would buy anything!) He was just downright rude.

marcyc- thanks so much for the dust! I really appreciate it.

cindygenit - thanks so much... I keep reaching for my neck because I'm so used to feeling my necklace there and whenever I remember it's gone I feel sad all over again.

princessplease - thanks for your kind words.

Lilac, the umbrellas are special to me because a while back, I had this crummy umbrella that I always had such a hard time opening and closing, I would always get soaked by the time I got it open/closed but at the time we were just starting out and even getting an auto open and close umbrella was just something I didn't really want to spend money on. I didn't really complain about it much, just once in a while I would look at the auto open/close umbrellas but then looked at the price and would walk away, I'd look at them when they were on sale but they were never the 'right' price. It was Christmas that year and you can imagine, we didn't really have extra money for gifts for each other, but out walked DH (boyfriend at the time) with a box....shaking it back and forth, looking so humble and a bit sad...."sorry, I can't give you much for Christmas, you deserve so much more than this, someday it will be all different, I promise." I opened the box and there lay two little auto open and close umbrelllas...he had watched ads and saw them on sale at an outlet store for an incredible price and rushed out to get them for me. It was so sweet that he even noticed even the tiniest thing that bothered me, and that he cared so much about my littlest discomfort. It was one of the moments that made me realize that this man really loved and cared for me and that he would always have my back.

Sure, now I can have my heart's desire, but those two umbrellas are what I keep in my "gem box". They serve as a reminder of how much DH cares for me and also that we loved each other and were happy even through our most meager period. After all these years, out of all my gifts - the Guccis and Chanels - those umbrellas remain my favorite and most prized possessions. Sappy story I know, but those umbrellas are in a cushioned box now, they are not used and I look at them every once in a while and they always make me smile.

I can say that my heart would absolutely ache if I ever lost them, so I can imagine how you must feel.

 

[Laila619]

Aww, I''m so sorry Lilac. Hopefully Tiffany still has it.

 

[gemgirl]

I completely agree with the ladies that you or your husband should call Tiffany today, speak to the store manager and relay how you were treated when you were in the store. I would also include the fact that you were so upset and put off by the sales associate''s behavior towards you, that you forgot to put your necklace back on. I would be interested to know what they say to you.

There''s no reason in the world for any sales associate, especially in a store like Tiffany, to give you anything but the best service and consideration. Shame on him for being so judgemental.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/2/2009 11:50:36 PM
Author: Kaleigh
I am so mad for you.. That's no way to treat someone.

Calling the manager tomorrow, give a description of the SA and tell him or her, that you felt rushed out of the store... Or if you can stop in and have a chat....

That's best as you can point out where you were, etc,,,,

Tiffany gets soooo many people in the NYC store, they forget their manners sometimes... Keep us posted...

Ditto, a sharp reminder is in order concerning this salesperson's treatment of a potential client.

 

[atroop711]

Date: 8/2/2009 8:32:26 PM
Author:Lilac
I lost my necklace. It was a gift from DH - the first real piece of jewelry he gave me. It was a pave heart - and it wasn''t the most expensive piece of jewelry or even the most beautiful, but I truly loved and cherished it. I wore it every single day since he gave it to me and I can''t believe I was so stupid and lost it like this.


DH and I were in Manhattan today and thought it would be fun to stop in Tiffany''s. We went in and looked at everything and had a great time - and I tried on a DBTY necklace and bracelet to see if I liked the style as something I would want for myself. I took off my necklace in order to try on the DBTY necklace and I guess I must have forgotten to put it back on. The salesperson was so mean (he kept implying that I shouldn''t even be trying anything on because it was too expensive and he didn''t think we were planning on buying anything). He made us feel so unwelcome and rushed us away. I guess in all that I forgot my necklace on the counter.


I know it''s probably a little silly to feel this sad over something like this, but I just can''t stop thinking about it. I spent a half hour crying before and DH was trying to make me feel better - he said he would call Tiffany''s first thing in the morning to see if anyone found it or turned it in somehow - but I really doubt they''ll have it. He said he would try to find the same necklace for me again, but he bought it almost 3 years ago and I doubt he could find it again. He said he would buy me a new necklace - but I can''t help thinking that I just want my old necklace back. It had such sentimental value... and I can''t believe I lost it.

so sorry you lost your necklace. I hope someone turned it in! Now...Tiffany''s...I can''t STAND that store. I live in Manhattan and in my 41 yrs on this earth, I''ve been in there 2 times (and the 2nd was a favor for someone). I avoid it like the plague because of the rudeness you experienced. Sorry he was so rude to you...he''s probably a bitter betty in real life...and taking his emptiness out on you

 

[princesss]

I''m sorry, sweetie. 2 years ago I lost the bracelet that BF gave me for our first Valentine''s Day together, and I''m pretty sure I sobbed for about an hour straight. The gift was so unexpected and so sweet that I was inconsolable when I lost it. Two years later, and I still feel it missing on my wrist.

I really hope somebody at Tiff''s found it and kept it safe for you.

 

[Lilac]

Kaleigh - Thank you - it really did make me upset the way he treated DH and me. Maybe I''ll try to complain about the salesman - I think you''re right about the people in the NYC store - I''ve been to a few different Tiffany''s and I''ve never experienced rudeness like I did yesterday from that man.

junebug - I can''t imagine what it must have felt like to lose your engagement ring! I hope one day you find it if it''s still in your bedroom... that would be such a nice surprise.

Shopaholic - that''s such a sweet story! Your husband sounds so thoughtful and I can completely understand why those 2 umbrellas mean so much to you.

Laila - Thanks so much. DH is calling Tiffany''s when they open in 10 minutes. I''m really not trying to get my hopes up though.

gemgirl - I''m going to tell DH to mention that we felt rushed, but I doubt Tiffany''s will care. Especially that store - both employees we asked for help weren''t too nice, but the one I forgot my necklace near was just downright rude and judgemental. I have a feeling Tiffany''s will just say sorry but there''s nothing we can do. I hope I''m wrong though...

Lorelei - Yeah, I couldn''t believe just how rude he was. Normally I''m the type of person who hates confrontation and just gives in when people aren''t that nice, but this was just so downright blatantly rude when he wouldn''t open the case to let me try on the necklace and told me to go look at the cheaper sterling silver ones, I said to him, "I don''t want a sterling silver one, I want to try on these right here." I could almost feel him roll his eyes at me.

atroop - Thanks - I really do think it''s mostly the NYC store that''s rude. I don''t really want to go back there again because this whole experience makes me so sad.

princesss - Thanks so much. I''m so sorry you lost your bracelet. It''s such a bad feeling, and even though I feel kind of silly about it I cried a lot last night because of all this

 

[Camille]

Sorry you left your beautiful tresure in the store, I''m sure it will turn out. Keeping my fingers crossed

 

[Catmom]

Oh I''m so sorry! I really hope that they have it there for you and ditto on reporting that saleperson!

 

[Lilac]

Camille and Catmom - thanks so much. DH is calling back now to see if they found anything... The woman at customer service said she was going to look in the lost and found and ask security.

 

[Lilac]

THEY FOUND MY NECKLACE!!!

DH just called me and said the woman from customer service at Tiffany''s called him and said she found it!!!!! One of the salespeople found it and turned it into security! I''m nervous it might be a different necklace (what if it''s not mine??) but DH said he described it and the woman said that sounds like the one she has!

He''s going there after work to pick it up on his way home. I''m so so sooo happy and relieved! I can''t believe they found it!!!

Thanks everyone for the support last night and this morning!

 

[princesss]

YAY! I''m so happy for you!

 

[tigian]

I''m so sorry!

It''s never the most expensive things that mean the most. Lots of dust your way in hoping that the necklace is still at Tiffany''s.

 

[tyty333]

Date: 8/3/2009 12:49:43 PM
Author: Lilac
THEY FOUND MY NECKLACE!!!

DH just called me and said the woman from customer service at Tiffany''s called him and said she found it!!!!! One of the salespeople found it and turned it into security! I''m nervous it might be a different necklace (what if it''s not mine??) but DH said he described it and the woman said that sounds like the one she has!

He''s going there after work to pick it up on his way home. I''m so so sooo happy and relieved! I can''t believe they found it!!!

Thanks everyone for the support last night and this morning!

Yeah for your necklace!

To your original SA!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I really felt this would happen - so happy for you!!

 

[April20]

Yay! I''m so glad there''s a happy ending for you.

 

[Linda W]

Oh I am SO happy they found it.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/3/2009 12:49:43 PM
Author: Lilac
THEY FOUND MY NECKLACE!!!

DH just called me and said the woman from customer service at Tiffany''s called him and said she found it!!!!! One of the salespeople found it and turned it into security! I''m nervous it might be a different necklace (what if it''s not mine??) but DH said he described it and the woman said that sounds like the one she has!

He''s going there after work to pick it up on his way home. I''m so so sooo happy and relieved! I can''t believe they found it!!!

Thanks everyone for the support last night and this morning!

I''m sure it''s yours, don''t worry! Yayyyyyy!!!!!

 

[Camille]

OH is def yours...with all those security cameras, minimal pocketing. Very happy for you

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 8/3/2009 5:03:03 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 8/3/2009 12:49:43 PM
Author: Lilac
THEY FOUND MY NECKLACE!!!

DH just called me and said the woman from customer service at Tiffany''s called him and said she found it!!!!! One of the salespeople found it and turned it into security! I''m nervous it might be a different necklace (what if it''s not mine??) but DH said he described it and the woman said that sounds like the one she has!

He''s going there after work to pick it up on his way home. I''m so so sooo happy and relieved! I can''t believe they found it!!!

Thanks everyone for the support last night and this morning!

I''m sure it''s yours, don''t worry! Yayyyyyy!!!!!

Ditto and YAY!!!!! I love a happy ending!!!