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How to Build A Fine Jewelry Collection

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Some of my most treasured pieces in my wardrobe are my fine jewelry items.  I’ve always been into jewelry, even as a kid.  I loved rings! I couldn’t get enough of them.  Whether I found jewelry in a magazine or saw someone wearing it I had a plan to build my fine jewelry collection when I was older.  Today I’m going to share my fine jewelry collection with you and how I obtained it over the years.  I’m also sharing different price point options for each category.

 

Fine Jewelry Collection 

A fine jewelry collection doesn’t happen over night.  It takes years of careful planning.  Please keep in mind I’m in my 40’s and a fine jewelry collection for me may be different than a fine jewelry collection for someone in their 20’s.  I’ve taken into account budgets too, offering three price points for each category. 

I didn’t create this curated collection overnight.  It has taken years of planning and acquiring.  Many of the pieces in my fine jewelry collection were bought after I saved for them or as gifts over the years.  The majority of them have sentimental value as well.  I either bought them to celebrate a major life milestone, like a birthday or as a reward for an accomplishment such as a promotion.

There are four main categories in which you should have a piece of fine jewelry; watches, earrings, bracelets and rings.  These are pieces that you can and should wear everyday.  I have no problem spending money on an item I am going to wear everyday for years.  When you invest in quality pieces to wear everyday the cost per wear is essentially pennies.   What I consider fine jewelry in my 20’s is different than that in my 40’s.  But you can bet I still have some of the pieces I obtained in my 20’s.  They are special to me, still very much in style and something I may pass down to my kids one day.

You can see and shop my full collection below.  I’ve provide options for three prices points; splurge, middle of of the road and save.  The image is shoppable too, just click on a picture to see the full description.

 

Watches For a Fine Jewelry Collection

A classic timepiece never goes out of style.  I know that the world is focused on smart watches right now, but a classic watch is always going to be in style.  I wear my Michele Watch daily and love it.  It’s a splurge that I bought myself for a promotion years ago.  What I love about this watch is you can switch out the bands.  I have a chain link bracelet band on it, but love the leather band options too. 

When adding a watch to your fine jewelry collection stick with gold or silver, they are timeless.  A chain link band never goes out of style and a square/rectangle face is super chic.  Here are some options at all price points.

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Earrings

Studs will always be timeless and I firmly believe the bigger the better.  I have a few pairs that I cherish deeply.  First up are my class sterling silver studs.  I like that these can be worn everyday whether it’s to work or the grocery store.  Here are my favorites

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Next up are pearls. Every girl needs a pair of pearls in her fine jewelry collection.  Mine are on the larger side and I bought them from a smaller local jeweler years ago.  I wear them for special occasions and when I want to look super polished.  With pearls you pay more for larger pearls.  I would save for these and get a big pair. Here are a few options for pearls.

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Bracelets

Adding a bracelet to your stack creates depth.  I typically wear one bracelet, along with my watch daily and add another one for the weekends.  I have an office job and type a lot so during the week I don’t like a lot on my wrist.  On my wish list for years was a classic David Yurman Cable Bracelet.  In my opinion David Yurman is the epitome of classic style.

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Rings For a Fine Jewelry Collection

I firmly believe that every woman should wear a diamond ring.  And I’m not talking about an engagement ring or a wedding band.  I’m talking about the ring that you buy for yourself that you love.  You deserve diamonds and you deserve to spoil yourself.

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collage of fine jewelry collection including watch, earrings, and bracelets

 

top view of fine jewelry collection with watch, bracelet and ring

 

the essentials of a fine jewelry collection

 

tray featuring a fine jewelry collection

 

fine jewelry collection of earrings and bracelets

 

 

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