Bling Bling! 15 Carat Diamond Necklace - POLL!

[lovedogs]

I love it, and think it would absolutely work with a button down/blazer/any work outfit. But also, if you love it (and I see why you do) who cares if its "too much " for some people?? Wear what you love

 

[Cristallo]

It looks stunning on you! Enjoy your beautiful necklace. It's not too much and would even look great with cute jeans, white tee and sandals.

 

[lizzydm26]

Looks gorgeous on you! I’d personally wear all the time. If you love it, wear it!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

No, not too much at all. It's gorgeous and looks fantastic on you. I would wear it and enjoy it.

 

[LLJsmom]

Yeah, too blingy for me for daily wear. But that's me. If it fits your lifestyle and you're comfortable with it, then go for it. No doubt. It is super gorgeous and looks fabulous on you.

 

[elizat]

Feeling comfortable with your jewelry is really just a state of mind IMHO. I wouldn't let other people's state of mind influence you on what you should wear. It's beautiful. Too much for me, but then again I sometimes wear a lot of pearls which might be too much for you. And let's not forget- the necklace is gorgeous.

This.

For me, it would not be something I'd wear daily (or at all honestly, I don't go to parties or fancy places) but it's all dependent on your life.

 

[uyalison]

What a beautiful piece. Happy birthday!

IMHO, this 15 ct diamond neckclace is a special occasion piece. If you wear this as a daily piece! I cannot imagine what you would wear for special occasion!

Is it heavy for daily wear?

 

[kgizo]

It’s really beautiful. Can we see pics of you wearing the choker length? I wonder if being a little shorter might feel more casual.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Gorgeous necklace! Wear it wherever you want, enjoy life to the fullest.

 

[Slickk]

Gorgeous necklace. I will echo what @elizat said in that I would not wear this daily (wish I had the lifestyle/teacher).
But that said, jewelry, and all accessories, are a personal preference. You can definitely rock it! Me? Not so much

Laughing out loud that the vote is tied up right now, and 37 people say you can!! So I’d say it’s a yes! You can and should wear it!

 

[LoveMeDo]

Gorgeous necklace. I will echo what @elizat said in that I would not wear this daily (wish I had the lifestyle/teacher).
But that said, jewelry, and all accessories, are a personal preference. You can definitely rock it! Me? Not so much

Laughing out loud that the vote is tied up right now, and 37 people say you can!! So I’d say it’s a yes! You can

This is too funny! I guess this confirms that there's no right answer!!!

 

[LoveMeDo]

Oh and here it is at choker length. It goes from 16” to 14.8

 

[Slickk]

Omgoodness. I literally swooned at the choker length!!!!! That is a resounding yes!!!!

 

[LoveMeDo]

Omgoodness. I literally swooned at the choker length!!!!! That is a resounding yes!!!!

HA!!! Alrighty, choker length - CHECK Thank you!

 

[Dancing Fire]

IMO, All Jewelry is a waste of money if you don't wear it. Everyday is a special occasion till the day you die.

 

[Mary Queen of Scotch]

Beautiful! I agree with the others that whether or not this is appropriate for daily/daytime wear is purely up to your comfort level.

I’ve personally always subscribed to my mom’s philosophy: jewelry is meant to be worn and enjoyed. She had a beautiful collection, and every piece was worn (just not all at once!). Diamonds at the beach, the grocery store, the backyard... I think it’s a very glamorous attitude, and one that anyone can embrace regardless of zip code, lifestyle, social circle, profession, etc.

That said, there are probably a few situations in which this necklace would be in poor taste — say, while volunteering at a soup kitchen, or on the witness stand after your husband has been indicted for insider trading (unless you hate your husband).

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Oh and here it is at choker length. It goes from 16” to 14.8

I wear jean shorts and no sleeves almost every day
if i owned your DDG new diamond necklase I'd wear it every day and every where - if i didn't have hard water I'd wear it in the shower ! In the bath, cleaning the loo, emptying the kitty litter tray, pulling weeds in the garden, taking out the trash....
it will glam up the mundane and quite frankly the world needs it right now !
Make it your signature !
Rock those rocks !

 

[iluvcarats]

I think it’s really beautiful, and loved it when I saw it on Grace’s site. As we all know, PSers are a different breed when it comes to wearing jewelry. For a while I’ve been wearing the same things - a yellow gold Alhambra necklace, the matching diamond bracelet and my ER and a Cartier trinity ring. I always take my rings off at night, but leave on the necklace and bracelet. I forget that I’m even wearing them most of the time. We recently went on a week long bicycle trip and some of the other women gave me strange looks. Like “why would you wear that biking?”

And here I thought I was toning it down by leaving my ER at home and wearing an eternity band instead

So you may get some strange looks from gen pop, but do whatever makes you happy.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

As others have said, it depends on your lifestyle! It would be a very special occasion piece for me (like semi-formal+). For daily wear, I had a custom 17" platinum diamonds-by-the-yard necklace made by WF with 15 point stones. I can wear it with anything, plus I have a simple diamond pendants. I rarely have the occasion to wear a diamond necklace like that one. But if you dress up for work and blingy jewelry fits in that situation, or perhaps you have a lot of semi-formal social events, then I can see why you might be able to wear it more than I would.

Is it your ring that is on consignment with Grace now? I feel like I have read a discussion about that but I might have you confused with someone else. Why are you selling your ring?

 

[LoveMeDo]

As others have said, it depends on your lifestyle! It would be a very special occasion piece for me (like semi-formal+). For daily wear, I had a custom 17" platinum diamonds-by-the-yard necklace made by WF with 15 point stones. I can wear it with anything, plus I have a simple diamond pendants. I rarely have the occasion to wear a diamond necklace like that one. But if you dress up for work and blingy jewelry fits in that situation, or perhaps you have a lot of semi-formal social events, then I can see why you might be able to wear it more than I would.

Is it your ring that is on consignment with Grace now? I feel like I have read a discussion about that but I might have you confused with someone else. Why are you selling your ring?

You’re right that lifestyle plays a key role in the decision here. I do dress up for work and also go to some fancy events - but my goal was to get something I could wear daily, especially for the investment. I would say that my ring would be the most important “bling” spot, and I do worry that it will be too much with the necklace AND a large ring.

On that subject, yes that’s my ring with Grace! That’s something else I’m extremely torn about, even more so. I truly think the ring is the most gorgeous, stunning ring ever. My question really comes down to whether I’m a step cut person or a brilliant cut person. I never expected to own a step cut, but I fell in love with this antique asscher as well as the setting. Then I started questioning if a brilliant cut stone was more my vibe.

We’ll see what happens...leaving everyone with lots of cliff hangers over here

 

[caolsen]

I don't think it's too blingy for daily wear. I would totally wear it with my jeans and converse as equally as I would wear it for an important event. However, I wear my bling to the barn daily so I could be the wrong person to ask. Lol. It is beautiful! Enjoy it!

Bling to the barn is where it’s at!

 

[LoveMeDo]

I wear jean shorts and no sleeves almost every day
if i owned your DDG new diamond necklase I'd wear it every day and every where - if i didn't have hard water I'd wear it in the shower ! In the bath, cleaning the loo, emptying the kitty litter tray, pulling weeds in the garden, taking out the trash....
it will glam up the mundane and quite frankly the world needs it right now !
Make it your signature !
Rock those rocks !

This made me LOL - I love the way you think!!!

 

[LLJsmom]

You’re right that lifestyle plays a key role in the decision here. I do dress up for work and also go to some fancy events - but my goal was to get something I could wear daily, especially for the investment. I would say that my ring would be the most important “bling” spot, and I do worry that it will be too much with the necklace AND a large ring.

On that subject, yes that’s my ring with Grace! That’s something else I’m extremely torn about, even more so. I truly think the ring is the most gorgeous, stunning ring ever. My question really comes down to whether I’m a step cut person or a brilliant cut person. I never expected to own a step cut, but I fell in love with this antique asscher as well as the setting. Then I started questioning if a brilliant cut stone was more my vibe.

We’ll see what happens...leaving everyone with lots of cliff hangers over here

Yes! True! I’m dying to see what you’ll do. Goodness. Your fabulous ring is with Grace. I remember you said that ring was too big. If you’re seriously considering an MRB, which will be your “most important boing spot” and are wondering if you want to wear both a significant MRB AND this significant diamond choker, maybe you should decide on your MRB wring before committing to this necklace. This necklace is very beautiful on you but it can’t be cheap. Don’t want to be stuck with a piece that expensive that doesn’t fit your needs. Whatever you decide, best of luck. I’m looking forward to see any outcome. Your options are all stunning and drool-worthy.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You’re right that lifestyle plays a key role in the decision here. I do dress up for work and also go to some fancy events - but my goal was to get something I could wear daily, especially for the investment. I would say that my ring would be the most important “bling” spot, and I do worry that it will be too much with the necklace AND a large ring.

On that subject, yes that’s my ring with Grace! That’s something else I’m extremely torn about, even more so. I truly think the ring is the most gorgeous, stunning ring ever. My question really comes down to whether I’m a step cut person or a brilliant cut person. I never expected to own a step cut, but I fell in love with this antique asscher as well as the setting. Then I started questioning if a brilliant cut stone was more my vibe.

We’ll see what happens...leaving everyone with lots of cliff hangers over here

Trust me, I know the feeling. I ended up with a round and an antique asscher, but granted, they are not both 4 cts, either. It is hard to narrow it down to just one. I am sure I have told you that I absolutely LOVE your ring and I hope you keep it! Just get a round for a different anniversary!

As far as the necklace goes, for daily wear, I think a single row riviere necklace is far more wearable and classic. I think it could be worn with more casual things as well as with more dressy work clothes and for social events.

 

[yssie]

You’re right that lifestyle plays a key role in the decision here. I do dress up for work and also go to some fancy events - but my goal was to get something I could wear daily, especially for the investment. I would say that my ring would be the most important “bling” spot, and I do worry that it will be too much with the necklace AND a large ring.

On that subject, yes that’s my ring with Grace! That’s something else I’m extremely torn about, even more so. I truly think the ring is the most gorgeous, stunning ring ever. My question really comes down to whether I’m a step cut person or a brilliant cut person. I never expected to own a step cut, but I fell in love with this antique asscher as well as the setting. Then I started questioning if a brilliant cut stone was more my vibe.

We’ll see what happens...leaving everyone with lots of cliff hangers over here

The necklace is beautiful!!

But... Okay, I’ll be totally honest, and this is just my personal opinion... It’s a generic design. Your ring, on the other hand, has a ton of personality. I get the “am I step cut person” question. You have to love your bling. Everyone else’s opinions can go pound sand.

I’ll ditto @LLJsmom and @diamondseeker2006 - I would sort the most important bling out first. Sounds like that’s the ring! Then you can build your collection to best suit your tastes and habits with that specific ring in mind

 

[Shazam22]

I think the necklace is stunning and you wear it really well! If it makes your heart sing, please keep it. You have to celebrate important birthdays.

Only you know this - I’d be mindful about my physical security while wearing this necklace. There is so much crime going on. I’m just saying this as a person who noticed two 20-something men following me in a mall (I overheard them refer to my jewelry). Every hair on my arm was standing up. I managed to elude them, but now i am much more careful.

 

[LoveMeDo]

The necklace is beautiful!!

But... Okay, I’ll be totally honest, and this is just my personal opinion... It’s a generic design. Your ring, on the other hand, has a ton of personality. I get the “am I step cut person” question. You have to love your bling. Everyone else’s opinions can go pound sand.

I’ll ditto @LLJsmom and @diamondseeker2006 - I would sort the most important bling out first. Sounds like that’s the ring! Then you can build your collection to best suit your tastes and habits with that specific ring in mind

Thank you for this - your thoughts really strike a chord with me. Call it an “a-ha!”moment... I truly appreciate this perspective!

 

[LoveMeDo]

I think the necklace is stunning and you wear it really well! If it makes your heart sing, please keep it. You have to celebrate important birthdays.

Only you know this - I’d be mindful about my physical security while wearing this necklace. There is so much crime going on. I’m just saying this as a person who noticed two 20-something men following me in a mall (I overheard them refer to my jewelry). Every hair on my arm was standing up. I managed to elude them, but now i am much more careful.

I’m glad you brought this up. My husband said the same thing. For some reason I’m not as paranoid with my ring. Perhaps because I can hide that easier when needed. I’m a small person and this is absolutely something to consider...Thank you!

 

[LoveMeDo]

Trust me, I know the feeling. I ended up with a round and an antique asscher, but granted, they are not both 4 cts, either. It is hard to narrow it down to just one. I am sure I have told you that I absolutely LOVE your ring and I hope you keep it! Just get a round for a different anniversary!

As far as the necklace goes, for daily wear, I think a single row riviere necklace is far more wearable and classic. I think it could be worn with more casual things as well as with more dressy work clothes and for social events.

Thank you - I always appreciate your compliments on my ring! And I think you’re right about the type of necklace that might be closer to what I intended.

 

[Shazam22]

I’m glad you brought this up. My husband said the same thing. For some reason I’m not as paranoid with my ring. Perhaps because I can hide that easier when needed. I’m a small person and this is absolutely something to consider...Thank you!

You’re so welcome. I’m little too and such an easy target (but I try to be as aware of my surroundings as possible!). Hope you stay well and safe

Oh, and happy birthday!!!