Year in review

[junebug17]

This ring is beautiful @junebug17!

@Calliecake, thank you so much!!

 

[diamondyes]

Aw thank you very much @Natylad!! I appreciate the nice words on the mani too, I've been doing my nails myself and it's nice to hear they look ok!

Woah you did good! Maybe if I save all my manicure money now, I can get a ring like yours one day hehe

 

[SandyK]

1 - Great thread, @LLJsmom !!

2 - Paging @RunningwithScissors to add her updates, whether here or elsewhere, because I really think I might die if I don't get to see your killer studs soon!!!!

 

[Mreader]

Bump. Anyone want tally what they got in 2022?

 

[cushioncutnut]

Bump. Anyone want tally what they got in 2022?

I am afraid to look....lol! I went way overboard this year!

 

[Mreader]

I am afraid to look....lol! I went way overboard this year!

That makes me want to see even more!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

It was a slim pickin's year for me, but I did get a few small things. Need to photograph them, then I'll post.

I'm so glad you brought back this thread! I can't wait to see everyone's haul!

 

[Ionysis]

I am afraid to look....lol! I went way overboard this year!

Me too. I keep saying “this is the last year - am just going to set what I have and then I’m done”….. nope.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Me too. I keep saying “this is the last year - am just going to set what I have and then I’m done”….. nope.

yup.

 

[Mreader]

It was a slim pickin's year for me, but I did get a few small things. Need to photograph them, then I'll post.

I'm so glad you brought back this thread! I can't wait to see everyone's haul!

Yes I need to mentally go through my list and find pics as well.

 

[cushioncutnut]

That makes me want to see even more!

I will scan my phone to see how bad I have been....

That makes me want to see even more!

 

[higanbanya]

Great idea to bump the thread!

Here’s my year in review..
- 10-motif YG Alhambra necklace from VCA
- Imperial green grade A jadeite pendant from Yokdee Jewellery
- 3.02ct champagne diamond ring from Ivy and Rose

 

[mrs-b]

I'll play!

Beloved became Beloved x 3 and got 2.25ctw H VS1 ACA sides.







I got my gorgeous Southern Cross locket - 18kt with .8ctw of diamonds and the locket that I turn to when homesick for Australia (often).





My beautiful silver, enamel and AVR locket (granted - only posted yesterday for the first time, but actually received before Christmas)





Two beautiful rings - a 20kt, heavy, 4.2mm plain band, and an eternity (made from what was originally an anniversary band) - in 18kt yellow gold with lovely, colorless diamonds. I love this combo and wear one or both of them all the time.





And some wonderful hoops that I can wear 24/7, as they're 'infinity' hoops and can spin 360 degrees in the ear with nothing to catch my skin or stick into my ear or neck or catch on my hair when I'm sleeping. 18kt and solid.





I got some peridots from Finewater Gems, a paperclip chain from someone on Etsy, and a pink sapphire eternity band, bought from @springerspaniel.







And I had a major budget blowout on my floral diamond studs - colorless, eye clean, ideal cut diamonds in platinum - roughly 5.1ctw - which finish off my my cluster set.



Next (or previously, because I'm working backwards), I halo'd my 1.5ctw OECs, which I wear with all my pearl drops.





But best of all, and beyond comparison, I got *this* jewel - my daughter, who I adopted in July. <3








Big, BIG, BIG year!

 

[cushioncutnut]

I'll play!

Beloved became Beloved x 3 and got 2.25ctw H VS1 ACA sides.







I got my gorgeous Southern Cross locket - 18kt with .8ctw of diamonds and the locket that I turn to when homesick for Australia (often).





My beautiful silver, enamel and AVR locket (granted - only posted yesterday for the first time, but actually received before Christmas)





Two beautiful rings - a 20kt, heavy, 4.2mm plain band, and an eternity (made from what was originally an anniversary band) - in 18kt yellow gold with lovely, colorless diamonds. I love this combo and wear one or both of them all the time.





And some wonderful hoops that I can wear 24/7, as they're 'infinity' hoops and can spin 360 degrees in the ear with nothing to catch my skin or stick into my ear or neck or catch on my hair when I'm sleeping. 18kt and solid.





I got some peridots from Finewater Gems, a paperclip chain from someone on Etsy, and a pink sapphire eternity band, bought from @springerspaniel.







And I had a major budget blowout on my floral diamond studs - colorless, eye clean, ideal cut diamonds in platinum - roughly 5.1ctw - which finish off my my cluster set.



Next (or previously, because I'm working backwards), I halo'd my 1.5ctw OECs, which I wear with all my pearl drops.





But best of all, and beyond comparison, I got *this* jewel - my daughter, who I adopted in July. <3








Big, BIG, BIG year!

Beautiful jewelry as always and Beautiful daughter! Congratulations!

 

[lala646]

@mrs-b Do you recall the Etsy vendor of the paperclip necklace? I'm trying to find a decent version that is neither paper thin nor $$$.

 

[Catmom]

I had a good 2022!

To start, a fabulous Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Tsavorite brooch/pin that was only worn at Christmas:


A 2ct Edwardian platinum OEC ring from JByG paired with a platinum Edwardian band from Ivy & Rose:




Onyx, Diamond and Jelly Opal earrings by David Kord:



Platinum Edwardian Diamond and Onyx Circle brooch from JByG:



Bluish Grey Spinel Studs:



And lastly, a Pink Sapphire and Diamond band:

 

[oldcutclubmember]

I am afraid to look....lol! I went way overboard this year!

Same!! I came back to PS at the end of 2021 after not really being active for many years and should be on ban planet after 2022…

 

[oldcutclubmember]

I'll play!

Beloved became Beloved x 3 and got 2.25ctw H VS1 ACA sides.







I got my gorgeous Southern Cross locket - 18kt with .8ctw of diamonds and the locket that I turn to when homesick for Australia (often).





My beautiful silver, enamel and AVR locket (granted - only posted yesterday for the first time, but actually received before Christmas)





Two beautiful rings - a 20kt, heavy, 4.2mm plain band, and an eternity (made from what was originally an anniversary band) - in 18kt yellow gold with lovely, colorless diamonds. I love this combo and wear one or both of them all the time.





And some wonderful hoops that I can wear 24/7, as they're 'infinity' hoops and can spin 360 degrees in the ear with nothing to catch my skin or stick into my ear or neck or catch on my hair when I'm sleeping. 18kt and solid.





I got some peridots from Finewater Gems, a paperclip chain from someone on Etsy, and a pink sapphire eternity band, bought from @springerspaniel.







And I had a major budget blowout on my floral diamond studs - colorless, eye clean, ideal cut diamonds in platinum - roughly 5.1ctw - which finish off my my cluster set.



Next (or previously, because I'm working backwards), I halo'd my 1.5ctw OECs, which I wear with all my pearl drops.





But best of all, and beyond comparison, I got *this* jewel - my daughter, who I adopted in July. <3








Big, BIG, BIG year!

Congratulations on such a FABULOUS year full of jewels, with the ultimate being your daughter!

 

[cushioncutnut]

I had a good 2022!

To start, a fabulous Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Tsavorite brooch/pin that was only worn at Christmas:


A 2ct Edwardian platinum OEC ring from JByG paired with a platinum Edwardian band from Ivy & Rose:




Onyx, Diamond and Jelly Opal earrings by David Kord:



Platinum Edwardian Diamond and Onyx Circle brooch from JByG:



Bluish Grey Spinel Studs:



And lastly, a Pink Sapphire and Diamond band:

Oh yeah you did!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Same!! I came back to PS at the end of 2021 after not really being active for many years and should be on ban planet after 2022…

Haha! This forum does that to you!!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I’m almost afraid to list everything because last year when I put the list together I was shocked

Hmm maybe this is an activity that calls for some liquid courage first!

 

[LLJsmom]

2022 - Year in review. Great bump @Mreader
What a practical thread this is. I am actually surprised by how much I’ve spent and how much I buy each year. Don’t know why. More VCA than I remember.

HP holiday pendant
Perlee bubble ring
Ruban ring
Perlee single row diamond bangle
Chanel beige gold band
Chunky gold hoops
Carnelian and WG 5 motif

I did get a 36 Datejust but after wearing it for several months I found it too chunky and heavy on me so I resized it for my DH. So I did not include it above.

Looking forward to seeing everyone else’s.

 

[Mreader]

2022 - Year in review. Great bump @Mreader
What a practical thread this is. I am actually surprised by how much I’ve spent and how much I buy each year. Don’t know why. More VCA than I remember.

HP holiday pendant
Perlee bubble ring
Ruban ring
Perlee single row diamond bangle
Chanel beige gold band
Chunky gold hoops
Carnelian and WG 5 motif

I did get a 36 Datejust but after wearing it for several months I found it too chunky and heavy on me so I resized it for my DH. So I did not include it above.

Looking forward to seeing everyone else’s.

I totally forgot about that incredible bow ring!!

 

[Mreader]

So for me, it was the year of the pendants and necklaces, evidently. My favorite of my collection is the snake, but I’m also in love with the crescent I acquired and a beautiful Victorian locket. I also got two Victorian chains and one has two big bolt rings which I just love. Probably the biggest thing is this beautiful French band that I bought from another PSer. I also got a gypsy ring. Not pictured are some bands - I can’t find them on my camera roll and I don’t feel like taking them out right now! But as others have said, I definitely bought more than I thought I would!

 

[oldcutclubmember]

2022 - Year in review. Great bump @Mreader
What a practical thread this is. I am actually surprised by how much I’ve spent and how much I buy each year. Don’t know why. More VCA than I remember.

HP holiday pendant
Perlee bubble ring
Ruban ring
Perlee single row diamond bangle
Chanel beige gold band
Chunky gold hoops
Carnelian and WG 5 motif

I did get a 36 Datejust but after wearing it for several months I found it too chunky and heavy on me so I resized it for my DH. So I did not include it above.

Looking forward to seeing everyone else’s.

I covet that Perlee single row bangle every time I see it!

 

[oldcutclubmember]

So for me, it was the year of the pendants and necklaces, evidently. My favorite of my collection is the snake, but I’m also in love with the crescent I acquired and a beautiful Victorian locket. I also got two Victorian chains and one has two big bolt rings which I just love. Probably the biggest thing is this beautiful French band that I bought from another PSer. I also got a gypsy ring. Not pictured are some bands - I can’t find them on my camera roll and I don’t feel like taking them out right now! But as others have said, I definitely bought more than I thought I would!

That crescent and FC band are my FAVES

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

So for me, it was the year of the pendants and necklaces, evidently. My favorite of my collection is the snake, but I’m also in love with the crescent I acquired and a beautiful Victorian locket. I also got two Victorian chains and one has two big bolt rings which I just love. Probably the biggest thing is this beautiful French band that I bought from another PSer. I also got a gypsy ring. Not pictured are some bands - I can’t find them on my camera roll and I don’t feel like taking them out right now! But as others have said, I definitely bought more than I thought I would!

Oh my goodness! That French band is TDF.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

One major repair (opal) , one custom reset (emerald) and a purchase of an estate Tiffany True fancy vivid yellow diamond ring. I didn't plan any of it!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Sparkle_ruckle]

The past two years have been riddled with difficult events that my family and I had to overcome. But jewellery continues to bring me great comfort, so here are the 2022 new additions that bring me much joy...




- 2 dainty rose gold necklaces with diamonds
- 3 pairs of yellow gold hoops in total, one with gypsy set scattered diamonds, one in the shape of stars and one with a cuban curb link design and set with baguette diamonds
- a pair of white gold hoops with dangly diamond spikes
- 3 pairs of yellow gold earring charms in ruby, sapphire and emeralds
- 2 diamond eternity bands - a pave one and shared prong one
- a fancy purplish pink diamond bezelled band
- a preloved Hermes rose gold CDC bangle that was a steal!
- and finally, my favourite of them all, a heart-shaped diamond eternity band that I have been eyeing for a long time and finally bought to pamper myself for a difficult year. Here are additional photos of it with my e-ring and a close-up shot of it on its own...

 

[cushioncutnut]

So for me, it was the year of the pendants and necklaces, evidently. My favorite of my collection is the snake, but I’m also in love with the crescent I acquired and a beautiful Victorian locket. I also got two Victorian chains and one has two big bolt rings which I just love. Probably the biggest thing is this beautiful French band that I bought from another PSer. I also got a gypsy ring. Not pictured are some bands - I can’t find them on my camera roll and I don’t feel like taking them out right now! But as others have said, I definitely bought more than I thought I would!

Oh I love them all but the half moon pendant and the French cut band...

So for me, it was the year of the pendants and necklaces, evidently. My favorite of my collection is the snake, but I’m also in love with the crescent I acquired and a beautiful Victorian locket. I also got two Victorian chains and one has two big bolt rings which I just love. Probably the biggest thing is this beautiful French band that I bought from another PSer. I also got a gypsy ring. Not pictured are some bands - I can’t find them on my camera roll and I don’t feel like taking them out right now! But as others have said, I definitely bought more than I thought I would!

I love them all but the half moon pendant and the French cut diamond band...