Victor Canera 6mm Wire Bangle

[cookies]

It's sad to list this bangle, but my husband wishes I could wear a delicate and ornate bracelet instead. It just looks a little "simple" to him, although I would call that classic and elegant. If it doesn't sell, I will take it as a sign that it's meant to be with me. Here is the listing. I will consider any reasonable offers.

http://diamondbistro.com/category/221/Bracelets-and-Bangles/listings/23732/6mm-Wire-Bangle-by-Victor-Canera.html

The thread and pictures of this bangle is here:

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[Rhea]

It's so classic and beautiful - I really hate to see it listed! I hope it finds a wonderful home though

 

[minmin001]

I was shocked to see it up there since you just got it.

 

[cookies]

I was shocked to see it up there since you just got it.

Yeah I know. I feel pretty bad listing it.

 

[slg47]

oh, it is most definitely classic and elegant and looks great on your wrist...

I would keep it and also get a different bracelet

 

[cookies]

oh, it is most definitely classic and elegant and looks great on your wrist...

I would keep it and also get a different bracelet

Thank you slg. The only problem is, I wouldn't be able to afford another bracelet unless I sell this one.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Is it that you are unsure about whether you like it? Because it is YOUR taste that should determine the jewelry you wear! Your husband should have spoken up before you had a bangle custom made if he had advice. I think the bracelet is beautiful, but at that price, there are endless possiblities including diamond bracelets that would be possible. I am thinking it may be hard to sell, so it will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[cookies]

The truth is, I still love it, and I have no doubt in its beauty. But after hearing my husband's comment, I started wearing it less often, and when I do wear it, I don't get as much joy as before. It is an expensive piece. Probably hard to sell. We will see. I won't feel bad if it doesn't sell, though.

 

[VRBeauty]

It's absolutely stunning - I hope for your sake that it doesn't sell, although it does make me drool to think of the bracelet(s) you could buy if you get your asking price!

As for your husband - he has no doubt of your femininity, right ? Why does he feel a need to prove it to others? Oh well, I suppose that's a question for another thread!

In any event, it might help to include some inside and outside measurements of the bracelet itself.

ETA seriously, did your hubby actually ask you to sell this and get something else, or are you assuming that's what he wants based on the comments he's made? Either way, I think you should hang on to it and wear it regularly for a while - as in several months to a year - and then discuss it with him again. Your husband loves you, and chances are that once he's used to seeing you wear it, he'll associate that bracelet with you and love it because you do.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

If you love it, then I wouldn't give it a second thought! I pick out my own jewelry because there is no chance my husband would pick out exactly what I'd want! I don't choose his car, his tools, his boat, etc. because I probably couldn't choose exactly what he'd want. He knows he can make me happy by buying the things I have painstakingly chosen. And I would do the same for him. (We don't go out and spend thousands of dollars without talking about it, though.) You'll have other birthdays, anniversaries, etc. to collect other jewels over time. So I would keep it and enjoy having such a very fine piece of jewelry!

 

[y2kitty]

How much does it weigh?

 

[cookies]

It weighs 113 grams according to Victor.

The inner diameter (of the long axis) measures about 57mm. I will double check tonight with a digital caliper.

 

[cookies]

OK, I checked the bangle size with a digital caliper.

The inside measurement of the bangle is: 57mm x 50mm
The outside measurement of the bangle is: 69mm x 62mm

VRBeauty, I wouldn't have thought of it if you didn't point it out. Thank you. I added the measurements to the listing.

My husband is not opposed to me selling it. But since it's not going to be easy to sell, I can keep enjoying it for a long while.

 

[PositivelyPeanut]

It's fabulous. I hope that your hubby will come around. Maybe he just needs time to get used to it. (I can be very much that way. Some things I know I love right away, and some things have to grow on me.)

Maybe it depends on the clothes you wear it with too as to whether he would like it better. Have you tried it with various "looks"? (I have some jewelry that pretty much has to be worn with certain outfits to look "right".)

 

[cookies]

It's fabulous. I hope that your hubby will come around. Maybe he just needs time to get used to it. (I can be very much that way. Some things I know I love right away, and some things have to grow on me.)

Maybe it depends on the clothes you wear it with too as to whether he would like it better. Have you tried it with various "looks"? (I have some jewelry that pretty much has to be worn with certain outfits to look "right".)

I have tried it with all the clothes I have!
I live a fairly simple life (i.e. I spend most of my time at work and at home), and my wardrobe is quite limited, but I think it looks good with at least half of my clothes.

 

[VRBeauty]

The inside measurement of the bangle is: 57mm x 50mm
The outside measurement of the bangle is: 69mm x 62mm

My husband is not opposed to me selling it. But since it's not going to be easy to sell, I can keep enjoying it for a long while.

Cookie - luckily for you and for my savings account, your lovely, made-for-you bracelet would not fit me!

I hope you get to enjoy it for a long, long time to come. And please, don't let your husband's comments prevent YOU from wearing and enjoying this piece of art!

 

[Octavia]

Cookie, I'm going to chime in here because I have also had trouble with my tastes vs. my hubby's. I found this dress I loved, bought it, and he hated it. Because he felt so strongly, I ended up returning it in exchange for a different dress at the same store. I have worn the other one precisely once since then, whereas I have wished I kept the original dress at least a dozen times. It was a complete waste of money to switch them out, since I would have gotten a ton of wear out of dress one and as much as I thought I could convince myself to like dress two, I really don't. I SO regret caving to my hubby's preference, as he really has no fashion sense anyway and I am perfectly capable of making up my own mind. And my dress was like $60, so nowhere close to your bangle. Anyway, if you really love it, I REALLY recommend keeping it for awhile longer, at least, and not basing your decision to sell or keep on what he wants. Most men have no taste. What counts is what YOU like, and I think you will regret selling this bangle if a sale ends up taking place. Better to keep it for awhile, sleep on it, and make hubby come around to what you know to be true -- that this is a beautiful, classic, amazing piece that deserves to be kept and worn. I totally understand wanting to please your hubby, but as someone who has been in a similar position with a LOT less money at stake, I would say don't sell!!!!

 

[Phoenix]

I too was shocked when I saw your posting this for sale.

I'd say keep it and wear it. I mean after all, you're the one wearing it and enjoying it, not your husband. He'd better get used to it!

 

[Farleysmom]

First, let me say.......I love, love, love this bangle just the way it is. You said that your husband prefers a more ornate bracelet. What about a compromise so you can keep this fabulous piece? Perhaps you could scatter some small gypsy set diamonds in the band (maybe just the top) so you could wear it either plain (as you like) or more blingy (as your husband prefers)just by turning over the bangle -- just a thought!

 

[kcoursolle]

Another thought, why not add some engraving or diamonds to the bangle over time?

 

[cookies]

Farleysmom, kcoursolle, thank you for your wonderful ideas! However, adding stones to it won't work because I like big gems. The ones I wear regularly are over 10 carats! Some are almost 20 carats. Luckily, my husband can appreciate big and pretty stones.

I actually debated between engraving vs. plain for quite a while. I didn't choose engraving because I was concerned the engraving would wear down over time, and it wouldn't be easy to repair. I don't know if it is possible to add engraving now. A few days ago, I asked Victor if he could make it skinnier (i.e. more delicate), he said since it was strained from 1 wire of platinum, if you touch it with a tool or file, it will lose shape.

I think if this bangle sells, I will go back to Victor and ask him to make a similar but much skinnier one, with a big and eye-catching gem set on the top. In the meantime, I will try to enjoy what I have as much as possible.

 

[cookies]

Now reduced to $10,000.

Any reasonable offers will be considered!

I am going to use the proceeds to set my new star rose quartz in a bracelet. The star is currently on its way to me from Wild Fish Gems.

 

[CharmyPoo]

What about asking Victor what it would cost for him to change your bracelet into thinner one with the big gemstone? You can reuse the platinum and perhaps he can do something about labor costs.

 

[T L]

It's very pretty, reminds me of something from Tiff & Co.

 

[cookies]

CharmyPoo, I already asked Victor. He said he cannot make it skinnier because it was strained from one wire of platinum and it will lose the shape if It's touched by a tool or a file.

TL, thank you. I hope it will find a good home.

 

[CharmyPoo]

Sorry Cookie ... what I meant was that can he melt down the platinum and remake it into something you can wear. I was thinking perhaps he can give you a better price given the circumstance.

 

[MissStepcut]

Sorry Cookie ... what I meant was that can he melt down the platinum and remake it into something you can wear. I was thinking perhaps he can give you a better price given the circumstance.

That's an interesting idea... I wonder if he would go for it. Or maybe he would be willing to take it on "trade in" and make the next one for a reduced price, so his highly valuable workmanship doesn't go to waste. It sounds like only around $4k of the cost of the bracelet was in platinum itself, so I would hate to see the remaining $8k in value go up in smoke... and he might feel the same way.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I cannot imagine why he would give credit for more than the value of the platinum recycled. He deserves payment for his labor regardless of whether the person changes their mind. The bracelet is perfect and he did his job.

 

[bright ice]

I cannot imagine why he would give credit for more than the value of the platinum recycled. He deserves payment for his labor regardless of whether the person changes their mind. The bracelet is perfect and he did his job.

I totally agree here!

 

[cookies]

CharmyPoo, DS2006, & bright ice: Victor delivered what I wanted, so this is my own problem and I wouldn't expect a "favor" from him.

MissStepcut: I think you are right, the melt down value wouldn't be a lot, definitely wouldn't be more than half of the original cost.

The skills involved in the making of this bangle are highly valuable (e.g. very few people know how to bend a 6mm wire any more or know the tools to use to do it), and hence the high labor cost. I won't trade it in for scrap value.