Anonymous wrote:Daytime diamonds are out of place, and everyone will assume a bracelet that large is lab and like 2k and that you are just trying to show off. If youre just trying to show off, go for the 7ct.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

Yeah that’s not my experience at all. In fact, the real distinction isn’t what people wear but *how* they wear it. There’s a subtle difference between the woman who wants you to know she has a diamond Love bracelet and the woman who has been wearing it for 10 years and consistently forgets that it’s on.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

LOL no.

My MIL grew up uber wealthy. Plain diamond studs, diamond bracelets, solitare necklace every day all day from the time she was 16. Her peers as well.

At a family bridal shower in the deep south last month, women between 50 and 90 were all wearing diamonds in the same way as your MIL. Not the younger women though, only their engagement and wedding rings. It's kind of interesting to think about.

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Yes, I associate wearing diamonds with older, conservative women.

I associate wearing “diamonds” with my grandma, who passed some modest diamond pieces on to me. If you tie that to my voting habits or sociopolitical views, you’d be wrong, but OK.

Do you have green or magenta hair?

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

LOL no.

My MIL grew up uber wealthy. Plain diamond studs, diamond bracelets, solitare necklace every day all day from the time she was 16. Her peers as well.

At a family bridal shower in the deep south last month, women between 50 and 90 were all wearing diamonds in the same way as your MIL. Not the younger women though, only their engagement and wedding rings. It's kind of interesting to think about.

+1

Yes, I associate wearing diamonds with older, conservative women.

I associate wearing “diamonds” with my grandma, who passed some modest diamond pieces on to me. If you tie that to my voting habits or sociopolitical views, you’d be wrong, but OK.

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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?

You're living in the past. You can get a 7 ct tennis bracelet for ~$3k these days.

To be fair, any conversation about a tennis bracelet is living in the past.

It never ceases to amaze me how many people comment in the fashion forum who have zero idea about current trends. Tennis bracelets and necklaces are very much on trend now.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

LOL no.

My MIL grew up uber wealthy. Plain diamond studs, diamond bracelets, solitare necklace every day all day from the time she was 16. Her peers as well.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

LOL no.

My MIL grew up uber wealthy. Plain diamond studs, diamond bracelets, solitare necklace every day all day from the time she was 16. Her peers as well.

At a family bridal shower in the deep south last month, women between 50 and 90 were all wearing diamonds in the same way as your MIL. Not the younger women though, only their engagement and wedding rings. It's kind of interesting to think about.

+1

Yes, I associate wearing diamonds with older, conservative women.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

LOL no.

My MIL grew up uber wealthy. Plain diamond studs, diamond bracelets, solitare necklace every day all day from the time she was 16. Her peers as well.

At a family bridal shower in the deep south last month, women between 50 and 90 were all wearing diamonds in the same way as your MIL. Not the younger women though, only their engagement and wedding rings. It's kind of interesting to think about.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

LOL no.

My MIL grew up uber wealthy. Plain diamond studs, diamond bracelets, solitare necklace every day all day from the time she was 16. Her peers as well.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

LOL no.

My MIL grew up uber wealthy. Plain diamond studs, diamond bracelets, solitare necklace every day all day from the time she was 16. Her peers as well.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

LOL no.

My MIL grew up uber wealthy. Plain diamond studs, diamond bracelets, solitare necklace every day all day from the time she was 16. Her peers as well.

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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.

What I’ve noticed is the people who drip in diamonds or designer jewelry regularly (like as part of their daily “uniform”) usually grew up without a lot financially so once they “make it” (whether that’s making a lot of $ themselves or marrying rich or both), they are excited to signal their wealth externally.

I don’t know anyone who grew up comfortable or wealthy who regularly status signals via jewelry on a daily basis.

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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.