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What jewelry would u buy if u had $ 10K

P: 9/30/2007 9:41:04 AM
Butterfly123 Rough Rock Total Posts: 66 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 4/5/2007	What piece of Jewelry would you buy if you had $ 10 K and why? Or would you buy more than 1 piece? My husband and I went jewelry shopping in NYC yesterday and I could not make up my mind what I wanted!! I was thinking of tennis bracelet with diamonds but the ones I liked, white Gold, total carat 8.5 the cost was $ 9K. 9 Thousand dollars for a tennis bracelet?! I feel like it is a lot of money. I personally only own a stunning engagement ring and small gold pieces but not other diamonds.. There is sooo much out there that I felt overwhelmed of what to buy. Any ideas would be great. Thanks
Posted: 9/30/2007 9:41:04 AM

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P: 9/30/2007 9:58:18 AM
Regular Guy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,316 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2004	Maybe 6 - 7 total carats? Ira (Ruffles have Ridges) Z. ____________ If you're looking for diamond shopping tips...this (along with this update) might do the trick! however...caution: known to have been regarded as armed and dangerous…
Posted: 9/30/2007 9:58:18 AM

P: 9/30/2007 10:10:30 AM
elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,968 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004	I love simple, quality pieces so I'd probably get a 1 carat Asscher of high color and clarity and have it set into a very thin bezel pendant in platinum. elle
Posted: 9/30/2007 10:10:30 AM

P: 9/30/2007 11:15:08 AM
lyra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,763 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2007	A new car for my daughter? I'd put that money into an antique stone OEC, OMC or transitional, any day.
Posted: 9/30/2007 11:15:08 AM

P: 9/30/2007 11:17:59 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	do you have a pair of diamond studs? That's what I would probably get. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 9/30/2007 11:17:59 AM

P: 9/30/2007 11:19:55 AM
baby monster Ideal Rock Total Posts: 633 Last Post: 8/28/2008 Member Since: 7/2/2007	Butterfly, are you looking to buy jewelry for every day wear of special occasion? If everyday, I'd split that 10K between diamond hoops/studs and a diamond pendant. You can get some nice pieces with your budget. I personally see a tennis bracelet as special occasion piece but if you are going to wear it every day, spend the entire 10K and enjoy it.
Posted: 9/30/2007 11:19:55 AM

P: 9/30/2007 11:43:44 AM
lyra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,763 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2007	Sorry, I misunderstood your question. I'd buy multiple pieces if I were in your position. Earrings definitely, maybe studs and hoops, and a pendant or dbty necklace. My suggestion above would be for a RHR.
Posted: 9/30/2007 11:43:44 AM

P: 9/30/2007 11:50:11 AM
horatio Rough Rock Total Posts: 23 Last Post: 10/12/2007 Member Since: 9/1/2007	I would buy some type of necklace, white gold with diamonds or with jade!
Posted: 9/30/2007 11:50:11 AM

P: 9/30/2007 11:50:17 AM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	I'd buy mulitple pieces too. Studs, and a diamond bangle would be my picks. As well as some affordable pave hoops. or a lovely DBY chain and pendant.
Posted: 9/30/2007 11:50:17 AM

P: 9/30/2007 11:56:06 AM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	Hmmmm... I'm kinda a watch gal ... if I didn't have a nice watch already I might blow the whole wad on a Jaeger or a Cartier My 2nd idea would be a juicy pair of platinum martini set studs -- probably RB ideal cut from an online merchant who deals in Super Ideals (because they'd stay sparklier for longer w/o cleaning) I'd spend the whole chunk on this item & choose the largest G/H color I could get for the $$ so I'd never have to upgrade. (If you spread it out on lots of smaller items I think you'll want to upgrade later instead of adding pieces) FWIW -- a diamond tennis bracelet would be so far down my list that it would never come up. I dunno -- for some reason they don't appeal to me ... seem kinda old fashioned & flashy or something. For instance: do you ever say, "wow - what a MODERN tennis bracelet .. how FRESH". shrug For 10K ... keep it a) CLASSIC b) simple c) scrumptious
Posted: 9/30/2007 11:56:06 AM

P: 9/30/2007 12:10:24 PM
Butterfly123 Rough Rock Total Posts: 66 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 4/5/2007	I am looking for something to wear everyday but don't want to look flashy and I don't want to upgrade it later.. Yes, Classic piece is what I am looking for so it will never go out of style and when my daughter grows up I can give it to her. I feel like everybody on this site is so knowledgable about diamonds and I feel overwhelmed. What should I pay attention to if i buy a necklace or bracelet with small diamonds? I know cut is the most important thing but does it apply in small pieces? Thanks.
Posted: 9/30/2007 12:10:24 PM

P: 9/30/2007 2:35:48 PM
baby monster Ideal Rock Total Posts: 633 Last Post: 8/28/2008 Member Since: 7/2/2007	Date: 9/30/2007 12:10:24 PM Author: Butterfly123 I am looking for something to wear everyday but don't want to look flashy and I don't want to upgrade it later.. Yes, Classic piece is what I am looking for so it will never go out of style and when my daughter grows up I can give it to her. I feel like everybody on this site is so knowledgable about diamonds and I feel overwhelmed. What should I pay attention to if i buy a necklace or bracelet with small diamonds? I know cut is the most important thing but does it apply in small pieces? Thanks. Hmm, what is not flashy to you? I think anything under 2ct per ear is not flashy . Classics pieces sound great - studs or smaller pave hoops, some thin stack rings to mix and match, a solitaire or pave pendant. You should browse the websites of the vendors recommended here to get some ideas. Look under "Resources" on top of the page.
Posted: 9/30/2007 2:35:48 PM

P: 9/30/2007 3:00:09 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	If I had your jewelry, I'd probably invest in large studs or a large solitaire pendant. I would sent them to leon to be set in simple martini like settings. Since you didn't mention owning any of these classics, studs or a pendant can be worn anywhere and go with anything. I wear my (small) diamond pendant everyday and I just love it. Someday I'll get a pair of studs to match.
Posted: 9/30/2007 3:00:09 PM

P: 9/30/2007 3:05:31 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,841 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	Hi, If you like the tennis bracelet, but feel it's a bit much both money and flash wise, how about getting a smaller one w/around 4 cts? Then use the rest of the money for a pair of studs or a pendant. Personally, I love so many different styles and have a huge wish list, that I'd for sure split the $10K among many pieces. I'm also not into huge bling so, the largest single stone I would consider is a .80 ct. diamond to wear as an upgraded eng. stone or as a pendant and then spend the rest on smaller pieces. A thin tennis bracelet WOULD be nice and it would make for excellent heirloom piece!
Posted: 9/30/2007 3:05:31 PM

P: 9/30/2007 3:34:25 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	I have a 4 ct. tennis bracelet and almost never wear it because it looks too dressy with my casual attire. If I was starting out, I'd probably get studs and a diamonds-by-the-yard bracelet and necklace. I think the DBY items are better for everyday, unless you work in a very dressy environment. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 9/30/2007 3:34:25 PM

P: 9/30/2007 6:22:38 PM
CrookedRock Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,738 Last Post: 6/8/2009 Member Since: 5/8/2007	I wear my 3ct tennis bracelet day and night! I think it's a nice simple accent piece... My mom wears an 8ct everyday, and people def. notice. Mine doesn't get much attention... I love it b/c of how understated it is. I fell it is never inappropriate to wear it!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Posted: 9/30/2007 6:22:38 PM

P: 9/30/2007 6:41:17 PM
orbaya Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,044 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2004	I'd look into buying a gorgeous Richard Krementz gemstone ring. Richard Krementz ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond. ~Mae West
Posted: 9/30/2007 6:41:17 PM

P: 9/30/2007 7:03:57 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,841 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	Date: 9/30/2007 3:34:25 PM Author: diamondseeker2006 I have a 4 ct. tennis bracelet and almost never wear it because it looks too dressy with my casual attire. If I was starting out, I'd probably get studs and a diamonds-by-the-yard bracelet and necklace. I think the DBY items are better for everyday, unless you work in a very dressy environment. Is it? That's too bad. . .I admit, I've never tried on a tennis bracelet before, so mostly I'm gauging from pictures. I agree about the diamonds-by-the-yards. I have a pendant and love it. It even works great with a tank top!
Posted: 9/30/2007 7:03:57 PM

P: 9/30/2007 7:28:13 PM
Lynn B Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,142 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/9/2004	I'd get a 5 stone RHR with stones as big as I could get for the money I had. Maaaaaybe I'd be able to get about a 2.5 - 3 tcw... oh yum-o!!!! And THAT'S my story and I'm sticking to it!
Posted: 9/30/2007 7:28:13 PM

P: 10/1/2007 12:43:18 AM
marcyc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,820 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2007	I would go for multiple pieces. I'd probably get a really nice gemstone ring and some dangle diamond earrings. Of course, that's what I want. What do you want to get? Sparkle On My Friends!
Posted: 10/1/2007 12:43:18 AM

P: 10/1/2007 1:27:27 AM
door knob solitaire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,933 Last Post: 2/26/2008 Member Since: 6/27/2005	Can't help you with the non flashy part. You are talking 10K...if you had 100 to spend...I can do not flashy. For me...it would be a tennis bracelet...(oops flash) shared prong eternity band with a unique cut of stone. Say...aschers or princess. (unique in that it isn't your cut of your ering.) I saw one that was emerald cut and set so you couldn't see the prongs...and it was breathtaking. (double oops flash again) At that price I may consider a good quality time piece. (may not be flash...) I just realized with proper shopping I can get my list for under $10k...oh thank you! But honey...you gotta have flash with $10k ...woo hoo!! DKS If you were wanting to create a heirloom...maybe make it something that allows a few stones to be set for significance of say your daughter and you. For example if it were a watch you can counter sink a few stones of color or not color to represent each of you. Or engrave your name and date...and then when she gets it add her name and date...something. A watch would allow this space. When she has her daughter..the addition would continue. Or a bangle or a rolling ring...
Posted: 10/1/2007 1:27:27 AM

P: 10/1/2007 8:47:34 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	I think every gal should have a nice pair of studs. Sooo, I would recommend this....I own a pair from this company, they're very reputable and easy to work with. I'd get this pair of diamonds, with this setting. Gorgeous! Classic, yet definitely not too flashy, just enough. You would need to check on the discount for the diamonds, should run about 5% off. And, you'd have money left over for something else. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 10/1/2007 8:47:34 AM

P: 10/1/2007 9:07:38 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,228 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Little pear drop earrings.... Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 10/1/2007 9:07:38 AM

P: 10/1/2007 5:31:46 PM
Butterfly123 Rough Rock Total Posts: 66 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 4/5/2007	Thanks again for your thoughts and advices. Since I don't own diamond studs, I think I will go ahead and purchase. Now the question is what is the best setting for ear studs? I want it as close to my earlobe as possible, in white gold. I think I want to spend $ 4k for a pair.,. how big will be the diamonds and do I purchase the stone first and then find somebody to do the setting or how do I go about it? Also is cut the most important C' when purchasing a small diamond? For rest of the money I think I will get a necklace with a diamond pendant. Thanks again for your input!
Posted: 10/1/2007 5:31:46 PM

P: 10/1/2007 7:22:13 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	butterfly, the Martini setting I linked in my post will sit the closest to your ear. It comes in 8 prong or 3. If you are buying locally, I would ask around and hopefully the place you want to get the diamonds from carries, or can get you the setting. As for what that amount will get you, it depends. A local retailer could charge twice as much per stone as online, and it may not even be as good of quality....Online you'd be looking at something in the low .60's (each) range, G-I, SI1 ish. And yes, cut is still king with studs! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 10/1/2007 7:22:13 PM

P: 10/1/2007 8:19:21 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Like Ellen, I got my studs at WF and had them set them. That is the easiest way to do it! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 10/1/2007 8:19:21 PM

P: 10/1/2007 8:32:38 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,841 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	Date: 10/1/2007 5:31:46 PM Author: Butterfly123 Thanks again for your thoughts and advices. Since I don't own diamond studs, I think I will go ahead and purchase. Now the question is what is the best setting for ear studs? I want it as close to my earlobe as possible, in white gold. I think I want to spend $ 4k for a pair.,. how big will be the diamonds and do I purchase the stone first and then find somebody to do the setting or how do I go about it? Also is cut the most important C' when purchasing a small diamond? For rest of the money I think I will get a necklace with a diamond pendant. Thanks again for your input! Cut is most important regardless of size! I also purchased my earrings through Whiteflash (who also set them) and LOVE them. They sparkle like crazy! Closest setting to the earlobe is the martini setting. I don't have that style, so I cannot say if they're comfortable, but I got the basket settings and love them. It took me a few weeks to get use to sleeping with them on at night.
Posted: 10/1/2007 8:32:38 PM

P: 10/1/2007 8:36:30 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 10/1/2007 8:19:21 PM Author: diamondseeker2006 Like Ellen, I got my studs at WF and had them set them. That is the easiest way to do it! It truly is.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 10/1/2007 8:36:30 PM

P: 10/1/2007 8:40:24 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 10/1/2007 8:32:38 PM Author: MC Cut is most important regardless of size! I also purchased my earrings through Whiteflash (who also set them) and LOVE them. They sparkle like crazy! Closest setting to the earlobe is the martini setting. I don't have that style, so I cannot say if they're comfortable, but I got the basket settings and love them. It took me a few weeks to get use to sleeping with them on at night. I have them, and honestly, I am never aware I have earrings in. (.58 each) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 10/1/2007 8:40:24 PM

P: 10/1/2007 10:04:05 PM
wolftress Ideal Rock Total Posts: 821 Last Post: 11/3/2009 Member Since: 12/12/2006	If you're thinking of building up your diamond jewellery wardrobe, I'd get one or two classic pieces. Solitaire earrings and pendant will never date and can be dressed up or down. I feel those pieces are the basics, more so than a tennis bracelet. "Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow."
Posted: 10/1/2007 10:04:05 PM

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