How happy are you with your collection right now?

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Our tastes evolve so I was wondering how you guys are feeling about your collections right now. All in all I am pretty happy with my collection. A lot has changed in the 15 years since I started. What about you?

 

[winnietucker]

I’m content some days and want more stuff other days. Lately I’ve been wondering why I have so much money in jewelry I rarely rare. JM sent me a form to fill out asking about how frequently I wear my stuff and it got me thinking about that.

 

[maryjane04]

I'm pretty happy with my small and mighty collection of a few pieces. Sometimes I see others with a big collection and I'm so envious. But I know others have been collecting a lot longer than I have and also my lifestyle now isn't for wearing too much jewellery. So I'm kinda glad I have a small collection that I can wear most of the times

 

[Mreader]

I am happy but I have a wandering eye

 

[Dreamer_D]

I don't think I have enough pieces to call it a "collection" yet!

 

[maryjane04]

I don't think I have enough pieces to call it a "collection" yet!

Oh yes this is me too then haha.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I never wanted a collection. I wanted pieces that I would wear frequently and that is what I did. Diamond jewelry is expensive and I don’t want to buy anything that stays in a drawer or a box. Not the opinion of everyone, and there are many here that have lovely collections that they rotate through frequently. Just not for me, but I do enjoy seeing the pieces that everyone chooses!

 

[maryjane04]

I never wanted a collection. I wanted pieces that I would wear frequently and that is what I did. Diamond jewelry is expensive and I don’t want to buy anything that stays in a drawer or a box. Not the opinion of everyone, and there are many here that have lovely collections that they rotate through frequently. Just not for me, but I do enjoy seeing the pieces that everyone chooses!

I think I'm totally like this too. I do have a few staple items that I'd like to add but I rarely change my jewellery. I'll wear the same earrings, necklace, rings etc if I wear any jewellery.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I also feel like @MissGotRocks and @maryjane04 but I would say erring, we, rh ring, earrings, necklace, bracelet is a collection!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I also feel like @MissGotRocks and @maryjane04 but I would say erring, we, rh ring, earrings, necklace, bracelet is a collection!

Ok - then i do have a collection! Lol!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I think I'm totally like this too. I do have a few staple items that I'd like to add but I rarely change my jewellery. I'll wear the same earrings, necklace, rings etc if I wear any jewellery.

I just like what I like and don’t change my jewelry around. Totally get what you are saying!

 

[Matata]

I've given away a lot of stuff these past few years and I'm happy with the things I kept and wear the most. What I'm unhappy about are the things I love that I don't wear often that I keep looking at and saying "I really should put that on today." I also have unset stones I've been thinking about setting for years and I can't seem to settle on how I want to set them.

My tastes haven't changed all that much although I still swing wildly between complex gem encrusted settings and simple clean lined ones, preferring the simpler ones but still drooling over and lusting after over-the-top designs which is why I have those unset stones.

 

[Kim N]

My tastes are still evolving, but I think I've narrowed them down quite a bit in the last year. I know I will always have a wish list, even if some items are pie in the sky. But I too don't want anything languishing in a drawer, so I'm trying to be very deliberate about my next purchases.

 

[dk168]

I shall always have a Bling Wish List.

DK

 

[missy]

I’m happy with my collection in that I love it all and after we finally got the ER right my tastes have not fluctuated. In fact they never changed but initially I had no clue what I liked because I rarely wore jewelry.

I also feel guilty. I feel guilty because I do not wear most of my bling. And it’s wasteful. I don’t always feel like this but I do at the moment.

So many people struggling financially and I can’t help but feel bad. It’s like finishing my plate when I was a little girl. My mom said children are starving and it would be a sin not to finish it all. To this day I eat everything on my plate.

But I do love almost everything in my collection and I go through stages where I wear more of it but for the past few years (or so) I don't wear my stuff. Most of the reason is we are usually out cycling or hiking and I do not wear bling while doing these activities. And some of the reason is I prefer the feel of nothing on my hands, neck, wrists. I love earrings but often don't feel like wearing those either. If I wear bling the most I wear is my engagement ring and earrings. Sometimes a wedding band but often I leave that off too. I have sensory issues for sure

I too have been giving some of my bling away. To my sister and my nieces. Better now than when I am dead. And if I find out the girls don't really want me to leave the major pieces to them I will donate the proceeds to my favorite animal charities. We put aside a percentage of our income for charities so this would just be on top of that.

My long winded explanation sorry. I could've just said yes I love my collection but also feel bad about all that I have

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

I've been culling my wish list over time, but I don't think I'll ever get it down to 0 I personally love my collection though, I take so long and dither so much over my options that once I actually buy something I can be reasonably sure I'm going to love it (though I have made mistakes a couple times - no one's perfect lol).

So I'm really happy with my collection overall, but I wouldn't consider myself done by any means I still have a lot of my staples left to go too.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I’m theoretically done but there are things that I love like random pearl bangles (gosh I can’t resist a pearl bangle) which I will likely buy if I run into them.

I’m really happy with my pieces. I have mostly found a giant ring in every colour. I’m headed to university soon so it will be back to the snot sized rings during days when I have classes.

I feel like I’ve been on a full journey.

Poor uni student wearing mall jewellery who dreamed of nicer things —-> working girl with snot sized rings —-> new mum slowly buying better pieces, lots of mistakes along the way —-> relaxed stay at home mum collecting bigger gems —-> mature age uni student wearing her snot sized rings to school again.

I do love love love CS though and don’t think I’ll ever stop loving colour. Especially since I have a ridiculous AliExpress collection of dresses to match with my rings.

I feel like this thread needs a pic! One of my new loves

 

[seaurchin]

I am especially happy with my collection when I return home after having it in the bank safe deposit box for a few weeks. Then I feel like someone else dropped a stash of free jewelry in my lap.

Other than that, I always want more. I really have more than I can use as it is though, given my very casual lifestyle. But there still might be some gaps anyway.

I try to wear each piece ("fine" jewelry and costume jewelry) at least once per year, clear things out each year and have a list of "wants" each year too. So life is just peachy here, in that way. fcccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc

The letters above are my cat's statement on the issue.

 

[Calliecake]

I tend to wear what I love over and over. Very classic pieces.

 

[Lookinagain]

I'm happy with what I have, but am always looking around and if something really catches my eye, I know I'll go for it. Also have some random stones that I will set eventually.

 

[autumngems]

I have a fairly large collection but I really don't wear a lot. Weird, I know.

 

[luckygreen317]

This is an interesting question and I love reading through the replies. During COVID I sold many things I collected over the years and didn’t wear anymore because they no longer reflected my personality or style. I have gone mostly custom on new pieces. I love the research process; from perusing websites and social media to learning more about vintage/antique design. With gathered inspiration I have been slowly creating new pieces. What makes me happy about my small collection is the success in the details I obsessed over.

 

[lulu_ma]

This sums up my feelings. "Just because you're full doesn't mean you can't look at the menu."

My problem is that I am constantly skimming menus.

 

[lulu_ma]

I'm pretty happy with my small and mighty collection of a few pieces. Sometimes I see others with a big collection and I'm so envious. But I know others have been collecting a lot longer than I have and also my lifestyle now isn't for wearing too much jewellery. So I'm kinda glad I have a small collection that I can wear most of the times

I don’t think you can use “small” to describe your collection-maybe “concise.”

 

[maryjane04]

This sums up my feelings. "Just because you're full doesn't mean you can't look at the menu."

My problem is that I am constantly skimming menus.

Haha and there's always another stomach for desserts!

I don’t think you can use “small” to describe your collection-maybe “concise.”

Haha oh thank you for that. I'll start using "concise" to describe my "collection". Damn that's like two compliments in one sentence!

 

[diamondyes]

I’m theoretically done but there are things that I love like random pearl bangles (gosh I can’t resist a pearl bangle) which I will likely buy if I run into them.

I’m really happy with my pieces. I have mostly found a giant ring in every colour. I’m headed to university soon so it will be back to the snot sized rings during days when I have classes.

I feel like I’ve been on a full journey.

Poor uni student wearing mall jewellery who dreamed of nicer things —-> working girl with snot sized rings —-> new mum slowly buying better pieces, lots of mistakes along the way —-> relaxed stay at home mum collecting bigger gems —-> mature age uni student wearing her snot sized rings to school again.

I do love love love CS though and don’t think I’ll ever stop loving colour. Especially since I have a ridiculous AliExpress collection of dresses to match with my rings.

I feel like this thread needs a pic! One of my new loves

Yay for the pics and for your story! And I’m stealing that phrase: “snot-sized ring” lolllll

I just bought a yellow diamond ring and it is definitely snot-sized hahaha

Also, indulge me- what is a pearl bangle? Pics? Is it just a bracelet?

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

This sums up my feelings. "Just because you're full doesn't mean you can't look at the menu."

My problem is that I am constantly skimming menus.

This. I shouldn’t window shop when I am not hungry, if you will excuse my mixed metaphor.

 

[Bron357]

I have a frankly obscene amount of jewellery since I’ve been collecting since age 8. The plan was/is to rehome / pass on older pieces when a better new pretty arrives but………….
Some pieces I will always love to the moon and back and even after decades in some cases, still cause a little heart flutter.
Being of course my Opal bracelet, my Almond Blossom Opal Ring, my sapphire and diamond ring and my engagement ring reset.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Yay for the pics and for your story! And I’m stealing that phrase: “snot-sized ring” lolllll

I just bought a yellow diamond ring and it is definitely snot-sized hahaha

Also, indulge me- what is a pearl bangle? Pics? Is it just a bracelet?

Omg omg omg can you please post the yellow diamond???? Plzzzzzzz

Sorry for going off topic @Lisa Loves Shiny

Pearl bangle (I cannot resist these and my family made me swear that I’ll give the next one to Lil Sis because she doesn’t have one):

 

[diamondyes]

Omg omg omg can you please post the yellow diamond???? Plzzzzzzz

Sorry for going off topic @Lisa Loves Shiny

Pearl bangle (I cannot resist these and my family made me swear that I’ll give the next one to Lil Sis because she doesn’t have one):

Oh I love them! That massive pearl ring with the bangle… wow… love it