What a strange take! I think of big jewelry (as in fine, nice, not the actual size of the piece) as being squarely in the province of the 50+ set. At 40 I think I’m still about 5 years away from having enough gravitas in my look to pull it off in the evening, and probably 10-15 years away from it not looking tacky in the daytime. I really think interesting fine jewelry looks best on women in their 50’s - 70’s

I love jewelry! I don't care for "fine," but I will be buying artsy pieces with semiprecious stones until I die.

50? You have 50 more years to enjoy it

Anonymous wrote:I buy what I want but I never consider resale for physical objects, I just figure the cost is gone. Stuff gets lost and stolen, selling things is hard. If I need an investment, I use a bank. Anything object I buy I consider the money gone.

100%. If you can afford it, buy jewelry at any age because you love jewelry. Don’t buy jewelry as an investment.

If you only view the jewlery as an investment or inheritence, then it never made sense at any age. Just buy more secure investments.

If you like jewelry, buy it and live it up! Pieces you love and enjoy may have sentimental value to your children.

Anonymous wrote:Might as well buy a nice coffin. That’s all that’s left for me now at 51.

This is the post of the day! Thank you PP. This gave me a great laugh.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's shocking that you assume people over 50 have one foot in the grave and shouldn't spend on anything "frivolous".

Once you get to that age, I'm sure you'll be ashamed of yourself.

Well, you assumed my age. I'm way past 50, hence the dilemma.

Then why did you say 50? Unless you have a terminal illness, I don't think you should refuse yourself something that makes you happy on account of your age, as long as you can afford the necessities.

You're still a moron, OP.

I bet you're also the sort who thinks some clothing choices are forbidden for women of a certain age! That's also wrong.

Don't forget hair, lol. You know OP would insist all of us over 50 need to keep it short.

Is this real, lol?

I don't have kids at all and I'm 55, so can I buy the tennis bracelet I've been wanting? No? I need to give it to charity instead? Ok.

FFS.

Might as well buy a nice coffin. That’s all that’s left for me now at 51.

Buy a nice piece for your kids...

I don’t want to deal with a bunch of jewelry when my mom dies, but that’s my problem, not hers. Live your life.

Anonymous wrote:If you've few pieces to wear and leave for kids, is it even sensible to waste more on jewelry? Would you still splurge or just enjoy artificial new jewelry and use money for travel and charity or healthcare?

58, still buying jewlery and receiving it from my husband on occasion. I wear it for me. Sure, it will eventually go to the kids, but I have several more decades to enjoy it first!

Anonymous wrote:If you've few pieces to wear and leave for kids, is it even sensible to waste more on jewelry? Would you still splurge or just enjoy artificial new jewelry and use money for travel and charity or healthcare?

My daughters are getting designated good pieces and then splitting the cheaper stuff between themselves to keep or give away.

I barely wear the good stuff.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's shocking that you assume people over 50 have one foot in the grave and shouldn't spend on anything "frivolous".

Once you get to that age, I'm sure you'll be ashamed of yourself.

Well, you assumed my age. I'm way past 50, hence the dilemma.

Then why did you say 50? Unless you have a terminal illness, I don't think you should refuse yourself something that makes you happy on account of your age, as long as you can afford the necessities.

You're still a moron, OP.

I bet you're also the sort who thinks some clothing choices are forbidden for women of a certain age! That's also wrong.

I buy what I want but I never consider resale for physical objects, I just figure the cost is gone. Stuff gets lost and stolen, selling things is hard. If I need an investment, I use a bank. Anything object I buy I consider the money gone.