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friend lost bracelet I gave her to repair in India
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Anonymous
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I gave an expensive gold bangle to a close friend so she could see if they could repair it. She said the jewelry shop claims it's fake gold and can't/ won't fix it.
A small part of the bracelet close to where the centerpiece attaches to the bracelet was turning black. I was surprised they claimed it was fake, but maybe it wasn't worth their time to fix it. They focus more on selling new bracelets, perhaps? Anyway, she explained this all and kept insisting it was fake. She somehow misplaced it and says they did give it back to her. The bracelet was sentimental as it was a gift from my husband's family. It was a wedding gift, and I have another one. I don't know much about gold from India... but I remember the jewelry store we went to was trusted. DH's mom has been going there for years. My husband doesn't know much either, but he said no gold is 100 percent gold, and it was a wrapped gold bangle. I am surprised she lost it and thinks it's no big deal. |
Anonymous
| Sounds like you’re not getting it back. Manage your own repairs from now on. |
Anonymous
| She sold it, wasn’t fake. |
Anonymous
Or is keeping it or gifted it. |
Anonymous
| Yeah this whole story is bizarre |
Anonymous
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I'm confused. Did you buy from US or India?
Did you send the bangle from US to India for repair? Why? |
Anonymous
| She would not be my close friend anymore. |
Anonymous
Sorry. His mother bought it for me while I was in India five years ago as a wedding gift, and they made two so it was a pair. DH's family tends to wear two bangles, which symbolizes you're married, so they are a big deal. They have a design in the centerpiece. I sent it with my Indian friend because she took a trip back. I was really upset when she said it was fake because I thought those bangles were wedding rings, and I know Dh's mom spent a lot of money on them. I trust this friend for the most part. My husband isn't happy about this but he doesn't think my friend is lying.. |
Anonymous
he thinks the jewelry store was lying |
Anonymous
| She hocked it |
Anonymous
| Op this would be very upsetting - the friend losing your wedding bracelet - how exactly did she think she lost it? |
Anonymous
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OP, next time take repairs yourself to a jeweler in the US. You can talk to several different jewelers to get price quotes for repairs in the US and see what each one says about the repair.
She honestly may have lost this. |
Anonymous
She can't remember. She doesn't drink or do drugs.. |
Anonymous
| OP, next time you go to India buy another one yourself to make up for the loss. |
Anonymous
| I’d take the one that’s left to a jewelry store to see what it’s worth. At least then you’ll know if she’s lying to you. Can’t really be mad that she lost it, but if she’s lying that it’s fake you can be mad. |