What do you need to complete your collection?

[dk168]

I hope I would never run out of blings that I would like to buy!

DK

 

[distracts]

"Complete"? What is "complete"?

 

[Lookinagain]

Changing my answer from a while ago (as that should have been in "my next project". ) My option isn't here to choose as I don't need anything but that doesn't mean I'm done.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Changing my answer from a while ago (as that should have been in "my next project". ) My option isn't here to choose as I don't need anything but that doesn't mean I'm done.

Yes, same, other than the two projects I have stewing, I don’t need anything, but am in no way swearing off jewelry!

 

[Begonia]

Where do I start?

 

[CBianco]

My wish list, although can't afford it now at all:

0.8-1ct Jann Paul Decagon
1-2ct high color OEC in a cvb setting
1-2ct Columbian emerald
1-2ct Unheated Burmese royal/peacock blue sapphire

My hands are very small so I don't really need bigger stones, but will obviously welcome bigger if budget allows

Some of my inspo:


Blue sapphire in this kind of setting:

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

My wish list, although can't afford it now at all:

0.8-1ct Jann Paul Decagon
1-2ct high color OEC in a cvb setting
1-2ct Columbian emerald
1-2ct Unheated Burmese royal/peacock blue sapphire

My hands are very small so I don't really need bigger stones, but will obviously welcome bigger if budget allows

Some of my inspo:


Blue sapphire in this kind of setting:

Love that rose gold basket

 

[Phoenix]

I'd love, not need, these before I consider my collection complete complete:

1) a VCA 20-motif turquoise pave 50th Anniversary necklace
2) VCA 10-motif pave necklace in WG
3) VCA 6-motif pave bracelet
4) an RM 007
5) Cartier pave Love bracelet in YG
6) HW emerald ring

I am not actively pursuing these though, bar one.

 

[Phoenix]

Money

haha, true this.

 

[kenny]

As long as we are alive, our collections are never truly complete.

 

[AprilBaby]

I actually think I am done. Unless I think of something else.

 

[LLJsmom]

1. my Rolex. it's out there. it just hasn't found me yet.
2. a specific VCA bracelet
3. the perfect RHR. i'm beginning to think there is no such thing.
4. the perfect studs, someday, when I want them again.

Interesting to update my list.
Got 1-3.
1. Now working on 4, which got bumped to #1. Long term studs project. Hard to be patient.
2. VCA special order earrings. May or may not happen. They may tell me no.
3. VCA bracelet. Might be my last one.
4. Pendant. Although my ideal pendant is definitely missing I don’t miss it that much. Don’t feel the urgency about this.

 

[canuk-gal]

I don't need anything either. Just WANT STUFF!

I am really grateful the Canadian $ is so "poor" against the USD. Stops me from (continually) buying. The thing that would really complete my collection is wanting what I have. I don't know why this is so elusive.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Kim N]

I am really grateful the Canadian $ is so "poor" against the USD. Stops me from (continually) buying. The thing that would really complete my collection is wanting what I have. I don't know why this is so elusive.

cheers--Sharon

I understand this sentiment so much, Sharon.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I am really grateful the Canadian $ is so "poor" against the USD. Stops me from (continually) buying. The thing that would really complete my collection is wanting what I have. I don't know why this is so elusive.

cheers--Sharon

Aw, sorry about that.

 

[FL_runner]

This is really fun! Here's my ultimate list:

-Yellow gold bangle- still deciding exactly what I want
-Platinum and YG Schlumberger band- ultimate RHR for me
-Two tone small Panthere watch
-Akoya stud earrings
-long pearl-by-the-yard style necklace that could be worn long, doubled or layered.

I'm happy to take my time and look for preloved items.

I checked off the bangle and akoya studs!

I changed my mind on the Schlumberger band, I don’t think it will work for me.

So, I am saving up for my ultimate watch, have a few loose stones to set, and may want a cool necklace in the future

 

[asterismdispersion]

Oh dear, I did a mental tally, and that meant I honestly chose 5+ for my collection to be complete.

2 ct or so faceted blue Sri Lanka sapphire.
Another smallish ruby, either cabochon or faceted.
Tapered baguette cut diamond side stones in some future custom rings.
Art Deco piece featuring onyx.
Nyx/Night or Night and Day cameo with moon, stars, and an owl, not an eagle on it.

Then I have to confess that I might always be on the lookout for a cool antique cameo or Art Deco piece and purchase one if I can afford it. The possibilities there are limited by how much I'm willing to squeeze out of my budget to feed my collection. Every 6 months or so I make a list of things that I like and wind up purchasing something from the lower cost end of those items if it's still available after a little while. That's my best strategy for self-control.