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Post by steff on Dec 3, 2014 14:14:54 GMT -5
Next week hubby & I are going to a company work party. It's a very nice sit down dinner at a local college for all the management dudes.
I'm a housewife, so I almost never get to dress up all fancy for a fancy dinner. I want to go to the bank & get a couple of Mamaw's real diamonds/jewelry to wear. A pair of diamond earrings, one of her rings & a necklace that has 1 honker diamond. I'm wearing a black & white skirt w/ a black velvet blouse. The necklace would look amazing. and I have never had a reason to wear her beautiful 50th anniversary ring. I have this gorgeous stuff I inherited and I have nowhere to ever wear it. I wanna wear it!
Hubby thinks I shouldn't. It's "showy" & unnecessary. He says his bosses know we don't make enough to afford that kind of jewelry. Well, duh, I INHERITED it! we didn't buy it. If anyone says "oh that's so pretty", I have NO problem saying "it was my Mamaw's".
So would you wear the good stuff to a nice sit down company Christmas dinner or not?
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Post by The Captain on Dec 3, 2014 14:17:42 GMT -5
Next week hubby & I are going to a company work party. It's a very nice sit down dinner at a local college for all the management dudes. I'm a housewife, so I almost never get to dress up all fancy for a fancy dinner. I want to go to the bank & get a couple of Mamaw's real diamonds/jewelry to wear. A pair of diamond earrings, one of her rings & a necklace that has 1 honker diamond. I'm wearing a black & white skirt w/ a black velvet blouse. The necklace would look amazing. and I have never had a reason to wear her beautiful 50th anniversary ring. I have this gorgeous stuff I inherited and I have nowhere to ever wear it. I wanna wear it! Hubby thinks I shouldn't. It's "showy" & unnecessary. He says his bosses know we don't make enough to afford that kind of jewelry. Well, duh, I INHERITED it! we didn't buy it. If anyone says "oh that's so pretty", I have NO problem saying "it was my Mamaw's". So would you wear the good stuff to a nice sit down company Christmas dinner or not? Wear it and enjoy it. When I pull out the bling those who know me usually assume it's fake anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 14:19:50 GMT -5
By all means wear it! It sounds like it would be perfect with the outfit! Good jewelry is meant to be worn, not hidden away! Let us know what you decide.
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Post by steff on Dec 3, 2014 14:20:21 GMT -5
Next week hubby & I are going to a company work party. It's a very nice sit down dinner at a local college for all the management dudes. I'm a housewife, so I almost never get to dress up all fancy for a fancy dinner. I want to go to the bank & get a couple of Mamaw's real diamonds/jewelry to wear. A pair of diamond earrings, one of her rings & a necklace that has 1 honker diamond. I'm wearing a black & white skirt w/ a black velvet blouse. The necklace would look amazing. and I have never had a reason to wear her beautiful 50th anniversary ring. I have this gorgeous stuff I inherited and I have nowhere to ever wear it. I wanna wear it! Hubby thinks I shouldn't. It's "showy" & unnecessary. He says his bosses know we don't make enough to afford that kind of jewelry. Well, duh, I INHERITED it! we didn't buy it. If anyone says "oh that's so pretty", I have NO problem saying "it was my Mamaw's". So would you wear the good stuff to a nice sit down company Christmas dinner or not? Wear it and enjoy it. When I pull out the bling those who know me usually assume it's fake anyway. I mentioned that to hubby too. that most of the time, the big honker stuff you see isn't real anyway. If we were back in Texas with a bunch of old ladies, I would know it was all real.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 3, 2014 14:20:56 GMT -5
I'd wear it, hubby can stuff it.
Unless somebody is a trained jeweler they aren't going to be able to tell your necklace/ring is the real deal and not cubic zirconia you bought at a department store. The only way anyone would know it's real is if they asked and you answered.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 14:23:38 GMT -5
I doubt that anyone would ask if it is real (I know I wouldn't). The most you'll probably get are compliments!
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 3, 2014 14:26:43 GMT -5
He says his bosses know we don't make enough to afford that kind of jewelry
Is his concern that if they know it's real they'll think he's making blue meth on the side in order to afford your jewelry?
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Dec 3, 2014 14:29:52 GMT -5
Next week hubby & I are going to a company work party. It's a very nice sit down dinner at a local college for all the management dudes. I'm a housewife, so I almost never get to dress up all fancy for a fancy dinner. I want to go to the bank & get a couple of Mamaw's real diamonds/jewelry to wear. A pair of diamond earrings, one of her rings & a necklace that has 1 honker diamond. I'm wearing a black & white skirt w/ a black velvet blouse. The necklace would look amazing. and I have never had a reason to wear her beautiful 50th anniversary ring. I have this gorgeous stuff I inherited and I have nowhere to ever wear it. I wanna wear it! Hubby thinks I shouldn't. It's "showy" & unnecessary. He says his bosses know we don't make enough to afford that kind of jewelry. Well, duh, I INHERITED it! we didn't buy it. If anyone says "oh that's so pretty", I have NO problem saying "it was my Mamaw's". So would you wear the good stuff to a nice sit down company Christmas dinner or not? Hell yes. It's yours, you can do it if you damned well please. And frankly, your Mawmaw sounds like she had good taste. Heck, if hubs is really annoyed at the idea, tell him you're going to wear just the jewelry to the party. NOW we're talkin' showy, honey.
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Post by TheHaitian on Dec 3, 2014 14:32:04 GMT -5
Wear them!!!
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 3, 2014 14:38:47 GMT -5
Definitely wear it! As you said, it's seldom that you do get a chance to wear some bling, and it's nice you have these lovely pieces from you mamaw.
If not the ring, least wear the earrings & pendant. Your outfit isn't flashy and the pieces will accent it nicely.
I certainly hope nobody would be tacky enough to ask if it's real or not.
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 3, 2014 14:39:03 GMT -5
Yes i vote that you wear all of this, why not.
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Post by CarolinaKat on Dec 3, 2014 14:44:34 GMT -5
I doubt that anyone would ask if it is real (I know I wouldn't). The most you'll probably get are compliments! When you get a compliment, just say "Thanks, they were my MawMaws and I think of her when I wear them"
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Post by busymom on Dec 3, 2014 14:52:23 GMT -5
I'd model the jewelry with the dress, & wear as many or as few of the pieces that look good with your outfit.
Enjoy! (I miss those nice holiday parties. DH's current employer doesn't have Christmas parties.)
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Post by The Captain on Dec 3, 2014 14:55:44 GMT -5
OF COURSE you know for us to really weigh in we need pictures...
...just saying.
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Post by lexxy703 on Dec 3, 2014 14:59:35 GMT -5
Oh definitely wear it! It is useless just sitting in a box at the bank.
eta - make sure it is insured JIC something happens.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 3, 2014 15:00:53 GMT -5
I think you should put a sign around your neck that says "Yes the jewelry is real" and announce to DH you're ready to go. Then post his reaction here.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 3, 2014 15:11:51 GMT -5
I think you should put a sign around your neck that says "Yes the jewelry is real" and announce to DH you're ready to go. Then post his reaction here. Oh, Oh! I've got it - EVEN BETTER Put a sign around your neck saying "Yes, they're all real and they're all fabulous!!!"
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 15:30:16 GMT -5
It seems to be unanimous here!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 15:50:53 GMT -5
heck yes I'd wear it.....I also would wear it as often as I could and not keep it in a bank vault (clearly I don't know any rich people as I don't know anyone who has their jewelery in the bank).
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Post by Bluerobin on Dec 3, 2014 16:51:20 GMT -5
Don't sabotage hubby's career by appearing that you are living above your means or by looking better than the boss' wife. He may know best in this situation. Wear some of the good stuff, but nothing ostentatious.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 3, 2014 17:05:21 GMT -5
heck yes I'd wear it.....I also would wear it as often as I could and not keep it in a bank vault (clearly I don't know any rich people as I don't know anyone who has their jewelery in the bank). I'm certainly not rich, but I and DH used to keep a few pieces of jewelry as well as some important papers in a safe-deposit box at the bank.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Dec 3, 2014 17:08:08 GMT -5
Don't sabotage hubby's career by appearing that you are living above your means or by looking better than the boss' wife. He may know best in this situation. Wear some of the good stuff, but nothing ostentatious. Screw that. Go wear it all and look like a bazillion bucks. What good is any of it doing in a vault? What part of "diamonds are a girl's best friend" did you miss, anyway?
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Post by Abby Normal on Dec 3, 2014 17:20:04 GMT -5
Wear it. I have some jewelry from DH's grandmother that I only pull out on special occasions. I plan on wearing them to my company party this weekend. Someone one commented and I just said " Thanks, they were grandma's" and that is enough.
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Post by steff on Dec 3, 2014 17:23:24 GMT -5
Well, I'm gonna wear it. Going to go & pick it up tomorrow. And I'm nowhere near "rich". When I received it, we lived in the hood and it was the only thing of real serious value we had at that point. My mom had a safety deposit box & so I made sure it got locked up. Better safe than sorry.
I've worn the earrings & the necklace before, I've never worn either of the rings. I'm a little scared of them. lol
oh, and the big boss is divorced, the boss above him is a man whore.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Dec 3, 2014 17:47:49 GMT -5
I agree with bluerobin. This could have unintended consequences.
If these folks tease you about it, they aren't teasing.
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Post by Abby Normal on Dec 3, 2014 17:54:23 GMT -5
Screw that. Go wear it all and look like a bazillion bucks. What good is any of it doing in a vault? What part of "diamonds are a girl's best friend" did you miss, anyway? Wait a minute...how are "diamonds are a girl's best friend" and a "dog is man's best friend?" Who the hell invented these rules anyway?? Women get precious stones and men get some mangy dog??
I can put a tiara on my dog and she can go both ways.
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Post by Malarky on Dec 3, 2014 17:57:35 GMT -5
The jewelry is like grandma's china. What are you saving it for? It was meant to be used and enjoyed.
Most people are going to assume its fake anyway.
Wear it. It sounds perfect for your outfit.
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Post by andi9899 on Dec 3, 2014 20:20:20 GMT -5
I say wear it. If the rings are too much, wear the other stuff. I wouldn't wear anything huge, but I would wear whatever you think looks good with your outfit.
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Post by steff on Dec 3, 2014 20:52:54 GMT -5
What is your husbands position there? Is he blue collar or professional like the accountant or something? It does make a difference. I would likely wear the earrings and a ring but I wouldn't wear it all, wear the other pieces on another occasion. These people here must be young, they really do look at things like that.
If its older jewelry you can generally tell if its good by the settings and quality of the work, don't let someone tell you otherwise. I don't have a lot of valuable jewelry or anything but I can generally tell if an older piece is quality.
You get a bitch bosses wife and she can make her husband miserable and it will trickle down. Wear some, just don't overdo it. He's a 3rd shift Superintendent in a large national bakery plant. Worked his way up from the floor/line to supervisor & then to superintendent. Been there for 15 years. His 2 immediate bosses aren't married. If we were back in Texas, I wouldn't have thought twice about it. Every woman breaks out the diamonds for the smallest special occasion.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 3, 2014 21:02:33 GMT -5
Wear and enjoy. As I said back on pg 1, you can pick pieces that go nicely with the outfit you've chosen (like the pendant & earrings for example), and you'll look dressy without looking ostentatious.
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