I found pretty earrings to give my girls (that match the dress). problem is they are not real gold or sterling silver, they are swarovski crystals though. So i mentioned to my sister last night and she was a little shocked i wasn't going to give gold, or pearls or diamonds...i love her but hellooo, she is not getting married and doensn't know how much i am spending on this wedding already! plus i am giving the girsl otehr gifts too. So i called the jeweler i am buying the earrings from and she said she would convert the posts to white gold for $25 more. Now i feel like its just not worth it to do that (the earrings would cost like $50). I'm pissed b/c it took me forever to find earrings that match the dress. Has anyone else given jewelry or are planning to that is costume or not 'real' gold.
ali120206
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Yes, I'm giving the girls necklaces that aren't real gold.
I've been in weddings before where we received costume jewelry and there was no problem with it. Some of it I even was able to wear after the wedding as well.
ChrissynRicky
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I am giving my girls 'costume' jewelry...cost me about $16-$18 a pair from annabellagio.com. I sent the link to my BM's and had them pick their favorite pair, and they each picked a differnt one. None of them cared about whether they were real or not b/c they know it's just a small part of the 'larger' gift and it's more of a sentimental value than anything...
FallBride05
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Bonnie - I gave my two MOH's (in addition to their necklaces) earrings I bought at Swarvorski: They were similiar to these.
I'm giving my girls bracelets and my MOH a pair of earrings that aren't 'real'. I wish I could afford more but I know they'll understand that it isn't about the gift, it's about how much I appreciate them. I've got other stuff for them too, I like giving a lot of lil things better than one big thing anyway.
cjb88
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so she can convert them to white gold, but not sterling silver??? as a jewerly designer, i think that is a bit odd... how much to convert them to sterling silver?? I personally think any gift that you give them is nice... im giving my girls a sterling silver necklace and I made them swarovski crystal bracelets with sterling silver clasps, and it was not cheap to make those bracelets!
I am giving my girls swarovski earrings. They are beautiful, and I dont think anyone will care that they are not 'real' anything.
lacey&mark
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mine are simulated pearls...illusion necklaces and stud earrings by carolee...they are sold at macys and are pretty. i spent $55 on each for jewelry, and i think that's fine...i got them other gifts as well. theres nothing wrong with giving 'fake' jewelry...chances are they wont wear it again anyways. ~Lacey
Preshy7
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i sopent alot on my bm gifts. to have them look coordinated i am ordering cheap pearl necklace and earrings the necklace is $8 and earrings $4
i dont think its cheap at all its alot better than me telling them to go out and buy it themselves
I gave my girls Swarovski necklaces that weren't real in addition to numerous other things. I am sorry that your sister is giving you a hard time about the gift... she should be happy that you're putting so much thought into it.
