Bangle Search

[Cozystitches]

Hey all,

So, I'm looking for a bangle and thought I'd ask the experts here. I found one that's beautiful locally, however it's more than I want to pay. This is what it looks like: http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...efccid=735CARGAVJNZLXSNPLHZL53DKM&searchidx=0

I liked the look and feel of it, however I"ve found a few online, anyone have any ideas for me? I'm looking for a hinged oval bangle that will fit my 7" wrist (so about 7.5" bracelet), in the $200 range. I would like yellow or maybe rose gold. I like the look of 14k and 18k.

Here's one I found: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231399638726?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'm worried about online because I do not want a hollow bracelet. The one I saw locally was about 11g. The one I posted is lighter....anyone know of a good seller and/or where I can find one?

 

[distracts]

I really doubt you'll find a hinged solid bangle for $200. 11g of 14k is $242 scrap value, so you'd be trying to find a bangle selling for less than scrap prices. Even if it was just half the gold weight, I still think ebay is your best bet. Just check the return policy.

 

[VRBeauty]

The scrap value of 14k is going to be $21 to $22 per gram, so you have to be very lucky and/or very wary if you find a 14k bracelet in the $200 range weighing 10 grams or more.

Here's an ebay search string using a $50 to $250 price range. It's not perfect, there are some non-bangle or cuff bracelets that slipped in. Be on the lookout too for baby bracelets, since I assume you're looking for a bracelet for yourself.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?Styl...gn=-1&saslc=1&_salic=1&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50

 

[AGBF]

Even the Gurhan bangle I first bought (before I had my own made), that was solid, was not solid gold. I don't know that it would have occurred to me to worry about the quality of a Gurhan piece.... Assume nothing.

Deb/AGBF

 

[Cozystitches]

Hmmm....sounds like the one locally may be a good deal. Sigh. If only I won the PS giveaway! HEHE Thank you for the ebay link, I'll scour there as well....

 

[Cozystitches]

Ok guys, there is a local jeweler and I've been quoted the $900-$1,000 for a solid bangle that they make in house....it looked to be about a 3mm width and I'm guessing 14k.....so my PS mavens, is this a good price or no? Yes, I know I can go the eBay route, however I'm VERY concerned about buying a hollow bangle that fits. Going here would be custom just for me so it would for sure fit, support local, and be solid.....so....do I save to have enough for this or?

 

[marymm]

Ok guys, there is a local jeweler and I've been quoted the $900-$1,000 for a solid bangle that they make in house....it looked to be about a 3mm width and I'm guessing 14k.....so my PS mavens, is this a good price or no? Yes, I know I can go the eBay route, however I'm VERY concerned about buying a hollow bangle that fits. Going here would be custom just for me so it would for sure fit, support local, and be solid.....so....do I save to have enough for this or?

What, no pics?!!

I do think that price is reasonable for a solid gold bangle - were they able to provide you with an estimated metal gram weight? That would be useful info in terms of gauging cost. What is the hinge style?

 

[yssie]

Ok guys, there is a local jeweler and I've been quoted the $900-$1,000 for a solid bangle that they make in house....it looked to be about a 3mm width and I'm guessing 14k.....so my PS mavens, is this a good price or no? Yes, I know I can go the eBay route, however I'm VERY concerned about buying a hollow bangle that fits. Going here would be custom just for me so it would for sure fit, support local, and be solid.....so....do I save to have enough for this or?

Ditto, I think that sounds reasonable for a solid 3mm-wire 14k hinged bangle!

 

[Cozystitches]

Ok guys, there is a local jeweler and I've been quoted the $900-$1,000 for a solid bangle that they make in house....it looked to be about a 3mm width and I'm guessing 14k.....so my PS mavens, is this a good price or no? Yes, I know I can go the eBay route, however I'm VERY concerned about buying a hollow bangle that fits. Going here would be custom just for me so it would for sure fit, support local, and be solid.....so....do I save to have enough for this or?

What, no pics?!!

I do think that price is reasonable for a solid gold bangle - were they able to provide you with an estimated metal gram weight? That would be useful info in terms of gauging cost. What is the hinge style?

Well...I didn't even think of pictures! I know shameful ps'er!!! The other reason was the bangles I tried on were all with stones and were way more than the price I was quoted.

As for the hinge style, I'm not sure what you mean, however it has a hinge and a tongue that sticks into the other side (not a slider thing) and a safety latch. Hopefully that makes sense on the hinge question.

Sigh, if only saving money was as easy as spending it!

 

[marymm]

Yup, that's the bangle hinge that I prefer - the long tongue and safety latch. I've been searching around myself for a solid hinged bangle myself, one perhaps augmented with some little diamonds I already own - but that project has been put off til after the holidays, so I really hope yours is done and we get to see wrist shots before I start looking again!

 

[Cozystitches]

Yup, that's the bangle hinge that I prefer - the long tongue and safety latch. I've been searching around myself for a solid hinged bangle myself, one perhaps augmented with some little diamonds I already own - but that project has been put off til after the holidays, so I really hope yours is done and we get to see wrist shots before I start looking again!

It's going to be a while for me, possibly closer to summer It takes FOREVER to save for these projects. My bling fund comes from me working an extra hour or so each day, but at $10/hr it takes a while to get a stash. However, I keep thinking that eventually my little drops will fill the bucket, so I keep saving. It doesn't help to come to PS where all the sparklies are soooo pretty!

I read a quote on purseblog yesterday and it went something like this: Spend big on what you love, cry once. Spend less and settle, cry forever. This is reminding me NOT to scour eBay looking at things that I have maybe a 50/50 chance (if I"m lucky) to get what I want.