8k jewelry budget - what would you buy?

[christiekpearson]

Bracelet or necklace/pendant under $8k, what are your favorites?

 

[heididdl]

I would love to get a yellow pear shape solitaire as a pendant with halo.

 

[msop04]

If I didn't already have one, I'd buy the largest round diamond pendant I could find!

 

[junebug17]

I've discovered I'm not really into pendants, and I'd rather put the money into something I can see while I wear it - I would go for a tennis bracelet.

 

[christiekpearson]

Yellow pear sounds beautiful and unique! Do you know of people selling them or would you get it custom made?

I love round diamond pendants too, so classic and beautiful.

What's the best way to find jewelry? I'm totally happy to buy used

 

[julesxxxooo]

Personally, I find I put much more wear and tear/stress on a bracelet than I would a pendant or ring. If I had 8k, I'd go for a pendant.
I wish I had this tough decision to make

 

[christiekpearson]

Jules - i'm leaning towards necklace/pendant too I meant was there specific one you like? I'm having a hard time finding pieces I'm in love with. People here have such beautiful jewelry so figured I'd ask for help

 

[cflutist]

I prefer bracelets as I like to see them (have three of them).

Pendants are nice, but unless I'm standing in front of a mirror, I can't enjoy them.

 

[Dancing Fire]

I prefer bracelets as I like to see them (have three of them).

Pendants are nice, but unless I'm standing in front of a mirror, I can enjoy them.

Yup, agree!

 

[heididdl]

I would buy the diamond and then have it set. We can help you find a yellow diamond .... You can ggo t Leibish & co....

 

[christiekpearson]

I need to be at a computer for my job (engineer) and I'm worried the bracelet would get in the way - have you guys experienced this or has it been ok?

 

[mdmc]

I love bracelets but I also work at a desk and I can tell you it really bugs me so I don't wear them or a watch when I am working. Personally I would go with a bezel set stone on a short chain. I love the Barbara pendant from Brian Gavin.

 

[Circe]

If you put your pendant on a long enough chain (for me, 20" will do it), you get the best of both worlds! It's nice to see one's bling but it's also nice not to have to worry about banging it up ....

 

[caf]

I am on my computer a lot for work (lawyer.) I take my bracelets or watch off if they are irritating me. Or they are banging on my laptop. Or I am on the record and don't want any noice except my voice - so no jangling. I love both bracelets and pendants.

 

[RockyRacoon]

If I had $8k to spend on a gift:

1.184ct, H, SI2
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3157624.htm
+
18k White Gold Bezel Pendant
http://www.whiteflash.com/diamond-pendants/verismo-diamond-pendant-1399.htm

 

[Lookinagain]

I would get a very long and very substantial diamonds by the yard necklace that I could wear long, or double. With good size diamonds. Not really a pendant, but a great, versatile necklace.

 

[vintageinjune]

It's a little over budget, but I'd love something like this to wear, an antique art deco style bracelet:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Art-Deco-Platinum-4-84ctw-Diamond-Emerald-Tennis-Bracelet-6-5-/301433067559?pt=US_Fine_Bracelets&hash=item462ecf9827

Or, I would get a really nice station bezel necklace, a longer one that I could wear long or wrap around twice for a layered look.

 

[Hospatogi]

I saw this Cobblestone bracelet at Tiffany's . I just love this little bracelet with alternating rose cut milgrain bezels and full cut melee. I bet another vendor could create something similar within your budget.
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=27998496&mcat=&cid=2653697&search_params=p+1-n+10000-c+2653697-s+5-r+-t+-ni+1-x+-lr+-hr+-ri+-mi+-pp+997+3&search=0&origin=browse&searchkeyword=

Another idea might be a luxury watch? I never thought of my watch as jewelry but my Cartier BB has become one of my favorite pieces to wear.

 

[dk168]

A bezel-set tennis bracelet.

DK

 

[Rhea]

Something like this, http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamond/137ct-fancy-light-yellow-pear-si1-11224-6059 with not quite this setting but it's the right idea, http://www.jamesallen.com/pendants/design-your-own-pendant/18k-white-gold-pave-set-frame-diamond-pendant-setting-item-17128.. I prefer pendant to bracelet because of how much time I spend typing and on the computer.

 

[msop04]

I need to be at a computer for my job (engineer) and I'm worried the bracelet would get in the way - have you guys experienced this or has it been ok?

I'm a pharmacist, so typing on a computer and rubbing my wrists against a counter all day just isn't compatible with a bracelet -- watches have to be pushed up my arm and bug me too... so I understand this!

 

[msop04]

A bezel-set tennis bracelet.

DK

Hmmm... that's a really good idea, dk! {new obsession... thanks.}

 

[cflutist]

I need to be at a computer for my job (engineer) and I'm worried the bracelet would get in the way - have you guys experienced this or has it been ok?

I retired after 32 years of software engineering experience and my tennis bracelet never bothered me while I was at the computer all day. Now during retirement I wear two tennis bracelets all the time and they do not bother me when I volunteer at the local police department doing crime analysis at the computer either, nor do they when I surf the web at home.

 

[Circe]

One solution to the bracelet-banging-keyboard problem is to get bracelets very closely fitted ... I have a new Art Deco one (sort of like the emerald one posted above, only all-diamond), made for a 6" wrist, and it fits like a glove. I barely notice it's on, unless I automatically check my wrist like I'm wearing a watch ....

 

[christiekpearson]

Thank you all for your suggestions!

I checked out a tennis bracelet (3 prong) in NY a month ago and was a little underwhelmed - it might have just been the lighting in the store though. Will check out a bezel set one too, they seem to better protect the stones which is a definite advantage but I was told they aren't as sparkly because there's less light going in - is that true?

I this necklace is gorgeous http://www.ebay.com/itm/281395688567?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT but i'm worried it might be too formal for everyday wear (and not sure if it's a good deal?)

The yellow stone you linked to is beautiful, the other idea I had was to make a DBTY bracelet out of different color/shape diamonds - start with just a few and then add more over the years - has anyone done something like this? Would it look too mismatched to vary both shape and color? I love colored stones but they're soo expensive in large sizes.

 

[anne_h]

One solution to the bracelet-banging-keyboard problem is to get bracelets very closely fitted ... I have a new Art Deco one (sort of like the emerald one posted above, only all-diamond), made for a 6" wrist, and it fits like a glove. I barely notice it's on, unless I automatically check my wrist like I'm wearing a watch ....

+1

I do the same thing.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I would buy a diamond Riviera necklace--long enough to double on my wrist as a bracelet. Or buy two tennis bracelets (and link them together for a necklace).

cheers--Sharon