Anonymous wrote:In the words of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, if you have to ask, you'll never know.

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Anonymous wrote:Nothing good comes from flashing wealth like this in the workplace as a woman unless you’re in a highly compensated role where comp is widely known / standardized - eg consulting or law partner or lobbyist.

And even in those cases, do you want to be wearing a $20K+ bracelet in client facing roles?

LOL diamonds in general no longer signal wealth. All of my 20-something colleagues and relatives are wearing ginormous lab diamond engagement rings.

I kind of agree. I feel like diamonds are for people TRYING to signal wealth.
I find myself reaching for jewelry lately that is devoid of any diamonds, or traditional gemstones.

Yes, I am noticing in my circle the choice is either doubling down on diamonds (the diamond pave JUC is never going away it seems) or skipping bracelets but wearing a nice (Cartier/Rolex/Bvlgari) watch.

I think if the economy can turn up after the next election we'll be throwing back to the MJ watch stack era.

Yeah but it's more than that. I think tons of diamonds are looking a little gauche lately, and I don't think it's exclusively tied to the economy. I think it's tied to people looking for authenticity in their lives and the kind of people who wear a lot of diamonds aren't the most authentic people, in many cases.

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Anonymous wrote:Nothing good comes from flashing wealth like this in the workplace as a woman unless you’re in a highly compensated role where comp is widely known / standardized - eg consulting or law partner or lobbyist.

And even in those cases, do you want to be wearing a $20K+ bracelet in client facing roles?

LOL diamonds in general no longer signal wealth. All of my 20-something colleagues and relatives are wearing ginormous lab diamond engagement rings.

I kind of agree. I feel like diamonds are for people TRYING to signal wealth.
I find myself reaching for jewelry lately that is devoid of any diamonds, or traditional gemstones.

Yes, I am noticing in my circle the choice is either doubling down on diamonds (the diamond pave JUC is never going away it seems) or skipping bracelets but wearing a nice (Cartier/Rolex/Bvlgari) watch.

I think if the economy can turn up after the next election we'll be throwing back to the MJ watch stack era.

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Anonymous wrote:Nothing good comes from flashing wealth like this in the workplace as a woman unless you’re in a highly compensated role where comp is widely known / standardized - eg consulting or law partner or lobbyist.

And even in those cases, do you want to be wearing a $20K+ bracelet in client facing roles?

LOL diamonds in general no longer signal wealth. All of my 20-something colleagues and relatives are wearing ginormous lab diamond engagement rings.

I kind of agree. I feel like diamonds are for people TRYING to signal wealth.
I find myself reaching for jewelry lately that is devoid of any diamonds, or traditional gemstones.

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Anonymous wrote:Nothing good comes from flashing wealth like this in the workplace as a woman unless you’re in a highly compensated role where comp is widely known / standardized - eg consulting or law partner or lobbyist.

And even in those cases, do you want to be wearing a $20K+ bracelet in client facing roles?

LOL diamonds in general no longer signal wealth. All of my 20-something colleagues and relatives are wearing ginormous lab diamond engagement rings.

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Anonymous wrote:I’d go for an Hermes Kelly diamond bracelet as it would help your pre spend and iykyk street cred.

I have one of these. My bracelet is shedding diamonds faster than Taylor Swift sheds subtlety in an Easter egg.

Why did you pay a lot for cheap and tacky jewelry?

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Anonymous wrote:Tennis bracelets. I can't think of anything more boring.

At least get a lab diamond one, so you don't spend too much on something that screams Zero Imagination.

Aren't you a peach. What do you suggest instead?

Cartier Love bracelet. Way more classic.

Anonymous wrote:5ctw, but depends on your wrist size, setting style, and how long the bracelet is. I have a small wrist (5.25 inches) and went with 4ctw, minimal 3 prong setting. 3ctw would also be fine.

Anonymous wrote:Anything less than 14 carats is for trailer parks. And you'd only wear that trinket during the day of course. After dark, 25 ct or stay home, you peasant.

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Anonymous wrote:I’d go for an Hermes Kelly diamond bracelet as it would help your pre spend and iykyk street cred.

I have one of these. My bracelet is shedding diamonds faster than Taylor Swift sheds subtlety in an Easter egg.

Anonymous wrote:I’d go for an Hermes Kelly diamond bracelet as it would help your pre spend and iykyk street cred.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. If not a tennis bracelet what do you suggest?