Your Latest Jewelry Purchases/Things You're Considering....

[FL_runner]

I just bought this 14k paperclip chain, which is supposedly rose gold, from an online vendor.


However "red gold" would be a better desciption for it. I tried it on with a rose gold pendant I already owned and not only did the colours clash horribly but it gave me an allergic reaction on the skin around my neck.



Now I know that different rose golds from different suppliers can look a little different depending on the alloy used and the carat weight. But this is extreme! My local jeweller said that this is really red gold rather than rose, and uses a higher amount of copper in the alloy which is probably what would have caused my skin reaction.

I have lots of rose gold, including 14k, 18k and 9k which I wear daily, and none of them cause a skin reaction, so this red gold alloy must have a lot more copper. Look how different the paperclip chain looks against my other rose gold pieces. The bottom bracelet is 18k yellow for comparison.


The next challenge will be getting the vendor to accept a return since they usually only offer an exchange rather than a refund. But considering there were no photos of the "rose" gold option on their website, only yellow, I didnt realise that the chain would come out looking this horrible orange/red colour and be unwearable because of the skin reaction it causes. Such a shame because it had the potential to be a really pretty and useful chain.

I’m so sorry it didn’t work out with the chain! I’ve had that happen with rose gold when buying online, too, but never that ORANGE!!! It’s really frustrating but hopefully if you explain that it caused skin problems they will take the return?

 

[Mreader]

I just bought this 14k paperclip chain, which is supposedly rose gold, from an online vendor.


However "red gold" would be a better desciption for it. I tried it on with a rose gold pendant I already owned and not only did the colours clash horribly but it gave me an allergic reaction on the skin around my neck.



Now I know that different rose golds from different suppliers can look a little different depending on the alloy used and the carat weight. But this is extreme! My local jeweller said that this is really red gold rather than rose, and uses a higher amount of copper in the alloy which is probably what would have caused my skin reaction.

I have lots of rose gold, including 14k, 18k and 9k which I wear daily, and none of them cause a skin reaction, so this red gold alloy must have a lot more copper. Look how different the paperclip chain looks against my other rose gold pieces. The bottom bracelet is 18k yellow for comparison.


The next challenge will be getting the vendor to accept a return since they usually only offer an exchange rather than a refund. But considering there were no photos of the "rose" gold option on their website, only yellow, I didnt realise that the chain would come out looking this horrible orange/red colour and be unwearable because of the skin reaction it causes. Such a shame because it had the potential to be a really pretty and useful chain.

Oh no I am so sorry and I knew you were looking for a paperclip chain. I hope you can work something out with the vendor!

 

[diamondhoarder]

I’m so sorry it didn’t work out with the chain! I’ve had that happen with rose gold when buying online, too, but never that ORANGE!!! It’s really frustrating but hopefully if you explain that it caused skin problems they will take the return?

I know! It really is such an extreme colour, and in my opinion, not very attractive. I'm waiting to see what they say about the return.

 

[diamondhoarder]

Oh no I am so sorry and I knew you were looking for a paperclip chain. I hope you can work something out with the vendor!

Thank you. Your posts in my other thread were really helpful

I'm waiting to hear back from the vendor. But the news is not all bad, because I do have a successful new aquisition for my wrist (not from that vendor, and not orange!!!)

I posted some more pics in the paperclip chains thread.

 

[diamondhoarder]

Oh no I am so sorry and I knew you were looking for a paperclip chain. I hope you can work something out with the vendor!

I’m so sorry it didn’t work out with the chain! I’ve had that happen with rose gold when buying online, too, but never that ORANGE!!! It’s really frustrating but hopefully if you explain that it caused skin problems they will take the return?

Argh - they are making it really difficult to return the chain, don't believe I had a reaction to it, and only want to give me store credit rather than a refund

Not much good when I only wear rose gold and their rose gold is all this horrible alloy

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

A new yellow gold setting ala @springerspaniel for my emerald!

cheers--Sharon

 

[springerspaniel]

HI:

A new yellow gold setting ala @springerspaniel for my emerald!

cheers--Sharon

Sounds so elegantly French--"a la"!

 

[canuk-gal]

Sounds so elegantly French--"a la"!

Have a good break!

 

[springerspaniel]

Have a good break!

Merci beaucoup!

 

[diamondhoarder]

I just bought this 14k paperclip chain, which is supposedly rose gold, from an online vendor.


However "red gold" would be a better desciption for it. I tried it on with a rose gold pendant I already owned and not only did the colours clash horribly but it gave me an allergic reaction on the skin around my neck.



Now I know that different rose golds from different suppliers can look a little different depending on the alloy used and the carat weight. But this is extreme! My local jeweller said that this is really red gold rather than rose, and uses a higher amount of copper in the alloy which is probably what would have caused my skin reaction.

I have lots of rose gold, including 14k, 18k and 9k which I wear daily, and none of them cause a skin reaction, so this red gold alloy must have a lot more copper. Look how different the paperclip chain looks against my other rose gold pieces. The bottom bracelet is 18k yellow for comparison.


The next challenge will be getting the vendor to accept a return since they usually only offer an exchange rather than a refund. But considering there were no photos of the "rose" gold option on their website, only yellow, I didnt realise that the chain would come out looking this horrible orange/red colour and be unwearable because of the skin reaction it causes. Such a shame because it had the potential to be a really pretty and useful chain.

My tale of red gold woe has a happy ending because the vendor agreed to a refund. And I have a new (thicker) paperclip chain on order from a different vendor which will hopefully be a normal rose gold colour.

 

[seafarm]

A recent addition to wear with earrings I purchased a couple of months ago.

Rubies 0.92ctw, Diamonds 1.64ctw. 18ct WG.

Riviera necklace (13.21ctw) purchased last year, pictured with the Ruby necklace to ask - can I wear these two together?…..I‘m thinking no as they’re very different styles.

 

[CMN]

A recent addition to wear with earrings I purchased a couple of months ago.

Rubies 0.92ctw, Diamonds 1.64ctw. 18ct WG.

Riviera necklace (13.21ctw) purchased last year, pictured with the Ruby necklace to ask - can I wear these two together?…..I‘m thinking no as they’re very different styles.

Both are lovely necklaces but I would say no to wearing them together. My reason being the different styles but I think more importantly they sit differently on your neck and therefore do not have a uniform shape/outline (if that makes sense).

 

[seafarm]

Both are lovely necklaces but I would say no to wearing them together. My reason being the different styles but I think more importantly they sit differently on your neck and therefore do not have a uniform shape/outline (if that makes sense).

Thank you and yes, It does make sense.

The riviera necklace is 18“ and I think it is too long so I was wanting something shorter (the Ruby necklace is 16”) to counteract the length of the riviera.

Back to the drawing board

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

Money come, money goes. Just sold one piece and literally made another purchase within the same hour. Lol. Anyways, I bought this pair of spinels from @OTL. My plan is to set them into antique-y drop earrings. But that'll be a project for another day. Here's a pic from the original listing btw. I can't wait to see em in person.

 

[RMOO]

Money come, money goes. Just sold one piece and literally made another purchase within the same hour. Lol. Anyways, I bought this pair of spinels from @OTL. My plan is to set them into antique-y drop earrings. But that'll be a project for another day. Here's a pic from the original listing btw. I can't wait to see em in person.

That color is DELICIOUS!

 

[Grymera]

Just purchased these 18k .90ct inside out curved diamond hoops from TRR. I've been considering the Whiteflash hoops and the Tiffany inside out hoops, but I'm going to give these a try first since they're 1/10 the price of the Tiffany counterparts.

 

[McLaren]

I am absolutely in love with this beautiful vintage eternity band - sadly it's too big for me (it's a 7) but I hope that a Scoper purchases it! https://pebbleandpolish.com/collect...early-art-deco-mixed-antique-cut-diamond-band

 

[Spring Day]

Just received my chain ring and I love it. I need to look up the specs but it’s YG and I love the detailing on it. Been wanting one of these for a while. So comfy!

 

[LilAlex]

they sit differently on your neck and therefore do not have a uniform shape/outline (if that makes sense).

I would not change either one at all -- they are both beautiful -- but I agree with this reasoning and had the exact same thought when studying the photo. But if I saw you wearing them, I would probably only think what pretty necklaces they both are!

 

[dk168]

I lost my ? LGD Greek key bracelet that was sentimental to me, and am planning to have a replacement made in earth-mined diamonds in the 3 sections in the middle, in 9K White Gold.

It will be 5mm at its widest point.



Still toying about a 2.2mm Princess cut bracelet in bar setting with earth-mined diamonds in 9K White Gold, verses one with 2.5mm LGD stones in 10K WG which costs more!

Leaning towards the 2.2mm bracelet as it will be worn together with my other diamond bracelets and bangle.

I shall re-set my 1.19ct EC in the setting that I have always wanted that I could not afford/justify a few years ago when I had it re-set from a solitaire to an air line/gap halo (the shank was not solid and I managed to bend it out of shape very badly), with plain shank 4mm at the top, no millgrain, with an added air gap/line between the centre stone and outer diamonds, in Platinum. Meeting Simon Wright in London to discuss this project in early May 2022.



DK

 

[Catmom]

I am not so patiently waiting for this to come in!

 

[junebug17]

I am not so patiently waiting for this to come in!

Catmom, this is beyond gorgeous! That setting Looking forward to seeing this on your hand!

 

[OneKuhlChic]

So... I am not keeping all of thes but they are on there way so no hand pics yet. I wanted a middle finger, right hand, fun ring and I am choosing between one of them once I receive them. Maybe you all can help me decide based on these pics alone.

Definitely the floral diamond band, although it may be main stream, the 3rd ring looks like a couple of three leaf clovers.

 

[Catmom]

Catmom, this is beyond gorgeous! That setting Looking forward to seeing this on your hand!

Sigh, I know right?!

 

[OneKuhlChic]

Argh - they are making it really difficult to return the chain, don't believe I had a reaction to it, and only want to give me store credit rather than a refund

Not much good when I only wear rose gold and their rose gold is all this horrible alloy

What if you wore it as an ankle bracelet??? Not what you wanted it for but...

 

[canuk-gal]

Catmom, this is beyond gorgeous! That setting Looking forward to seeing this on your hand!

+ a billion

 

[OneKuhlChic]

@mrs-b just a heads up...the pics are in!

I die

Absolutely gorgeous - I love everything about this ring!!! Congrats and please post pics!

 

[OneKuhlChic]

Yay, my hardwear necklace came today! The stamp looks good, so I'm not concerned about it being authentic. Phew. I really like the size! Cant decide if I would ever wear the smaller half downwards (e.g. put the smaller links at the bottom and have the bigger ones at the back of my neck) and add a lock charm, or just wear it as shown.

Love it!!

 

[Calliecake]

Oh @Catmom, This ring is beautiful!!!

 

[RMOO]

So... I am not keeping all of thes but they are on there way so no hand pics yet. I wanted a middle finger, right hand, fun ring and I am choosing between one of them once I receive them. Maybe you all can help me decide based on these pics alone.

@cushioncutnut did you make a decision yet? Or did you make another thread and I missed it?