Splurge v. Steal

JessicaM. Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:45 AM

Splurge v. Steal

what should I do ladies...first pick is splurge...$400, second is steal $14.99

Big different and sacrafice in price, but what about style?

eta- both are bracelets.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:49 AM

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the first one is very pretty, but will you ever wear it again?
I the second one is perfect. I voted steal.

SIBride06 Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:49 AM

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Unless your going to ever wear it again, I wouldnt suggest the splurge. You cant really wear pearls with everything.. UNLESS you want to keep it to remember your wedding day.. thats a different story.

Noiva06 Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:50 AM

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Jess, the 1st one is gorgeous but pricey. The second one is nice but looks a little dull... I voted that you should find a happy medium somewhere between these two.

LuvMyFH Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:50 AM

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I love the one for $400 after seeing that one the way I am I wouldn't be able to by the other.

I would keep looking for something maybe in a mid price range.

MayBride06 Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:52 AM

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I love the first one...if you have the money for it...i would say go for it. I am not a fan of wearing 'cheap' jewelry on my wedding day and I will personnally cut costs elswhere if I have to. JMHO

chikita315 Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:54 AM

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Ok - everyone is going to hate me and I'm a really bad influence when it comes to jewelry, BUT . .. I would say splurge.

It's something you will always have and you CAN wear that again. You can also pass it down or have your daughter/granddaughter wear it on their wedding day.

MissingTheBGene Posted: Sep 01, 2005 11:58 AM

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SPLURGE - especially on a piece like that, you can wear it over and over again.

kellwolfe Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:00 PM

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I like the 2nd on better ...not even because of the price

sarahbelle Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:05 PM

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I love pearls. I would wear them again and again. If you are the same, then you should get the first.

CaMacho Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:08 PM

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I like them both, but $400 is a lot to only wear it once, unless you think you'd wear it alot after the wedding.

I've had these two saved for a while b/c I love them and both are around $60 (happy medium)!

3-strand pearl bracelet

5-strand pearl bracelet

And this one is my favorite ($94)!!!! Got the pic off evesaddiction.com which is a great site for jewelry!

My fav

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:18 PM

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I love them both. But for $400 thats crazy! $14.99 sounds and looks great and I think it'll go perfect wiht your dress.

cindyandkevin Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:22 PM

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The splurge is beautiful, but I could never see spending that much money. The steal is a great price, but def not as nice. I voted for finding a happy medium!!

Preshy7 Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:31 PM

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Posted by CaMacho

I like them both, but $400 is a lot to only wear it once, unless you think you'd wear it alot after the wedding.

I've had these two saved for a while b/c I love them and both are around $60 (happy medium)!

3-strand pearl bracelet

5-strand pearl bracelet

And this one is my favorite ($94)!!!! Got the pic off evesaddiction.com which is a great site for jewelry!

My fav

what she said!!

MissingTheBGene Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:34 PM

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Posted by CaMacho

I like them both, but $400 is a lot to only wear it once, unless you think you'd wear it alot after the wedding.

I've had these two saved for a while b/c I love them and both are around $60 (happy medium)!

3-strand pearl bracelet

5-strand pearl bracelet

And this one is my favorite ($94)!!!! Got the pic off evesaddiction.com which is a great site for jewelry!

My fav

Wow, that's a real pretty one!

CaMacho Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:46 PM

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Posted by MissingTheBGene

Wow, that's a real pretty one!

Thanks but I just looked at the details and it only comes in 7.5'... too big!!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:50 PM

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Jess, I voted for the Happy Medium!

By the way, I was in Banana Republic last night (5th Avenue and 52nd Street - NYC) and they have something almost EXACT to the first bracelet (splurge) - I believe it was $48...I tried it on, and it was absolutely beautiful...

I'll check their website for ya!

esb980 Posted: Sep 01, 2005 12:52 PM

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Posted by chikita315

Ok - everyone is going to hate me and I'm a really bad influence when it comes to jewelry, BUT . .. I would say splurge.

It's something you will always have and you CAN wear that again. You can also pass it down or have your daughter/granddaughter wear it on their wedding day.

My thoughts exactly!

JessicaM. Posted: Sep 01, 2005 01:13 PM

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thanks ladies. and thanks Jess. those are really gorgeous. I am just having so much trouble finding inexpensive, yet not cheap. jewelry to match my dress....but it has a lot of gold (or will when it's done) tone in it, so I really can't do a white pearl or silver....or can I? I feel a spinoff coming on.

thanks again...and oh yeah, thanks to Hollie, b/c I never would have spotted the steal without her post about Lenox!0