Van Cleef Graduation Present

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for weighing in. For those who are being snarky...why? We're proud of DD for graduating from a top school, and I remember being that age and wanting some of the items my peers had (Tiffany necklace, Balenciaga bag, etc.)

[Anonymous]

I actually think it sort of jumped the shark 10 years ago amongst the moneyed set.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got a bracelet from this jeweler when I turned 50. I loved it. In my humble opinion, there are many other items that I could choose for someone this age.

Agree.

[Anonymous]

It's popular with the senior citizen age group.

[Anonymous]

Personally I would go with a local jeweler and get something like a tennis bracelet or diamond earrings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Personally I would go with a local jeweler and get something like a tennis bracelet or diamond earrings.

A 22 year old doesn’t want to wear a tennis bracelet! Yes, to diamond earrings if she doesn’t have them. I also agree (with others) that the original necklace is very basic.

[Anonymous]

What the hell is an R1?

[Anonymous]

I think they are really pretty. Expensive for what it is, but pretty.

[Anonymous]

Damn I love vca. Great gift.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, OP, your attitude about your child's college and your interesting take on accessories she could wear because others in a social circle you approve are wearing them too... is a little cringey.

If your daughter would be happy with such a necklace, go ahead, by all means. If it's to make a social point, then please... don't go down that road. Also, remember that all such brands have a HUGE mark-up. The actual piece itself is not worth a fraction of what you're paying for it.

[Anonymous]

For that price you could get her a decent-sized timeless and more versatile white gold diamond pendant.

[Anonymous]

I dunno. Most 22 year olds would probably rather have a $120 pendant and the remaining $2500 in cash.

[Anonymous]

A Gucci purse might be better gift (unless she has one already)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks for weighing in. For those who are being snarky...why? We're proud of DD for graduating from a top school, and I remember being that age and wanting some of the items my peers had (Tiffany necklace, Balenciaga bag, etc.)

Honestly, you just sound proud of being rich and having money to burn. Hence the snark.

[Anonymous]

Cartier Love ring is very popular with young women.