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LaTigresse -> RE: Tiffany's (12/11/2009 7:45:21 AM)
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I am not big on brand for anything. I have three personal jewelers that I've used over the years.
One is a woman I will call S, that designs and makes custom pieces in addition to owning a company that produces pieces for resale. Several of my most important pieces are her creations. Including the 3.76 carat diamond ring I wear most days and a pendant of various gems that makes me think of a beautiful stained glass window, is too large and opulent to wear to work. She is also responsible for most of my gold jewelry.
A previous lover gave me several platinum and diamond Winston pieces but I've never purchased anything from them myself.
Then there is a couple that owns a company that has made almost all of my silver pieces that I've purchased new.
I also have a big collection of older pieces, especially old American Indian turquoise. I began collecting that when I was still in my teens and have some amazing and rare pieces.
For simple repairs, I use a local guy. He owns a jewelry shop here but local shops rarely have pieces that I've been interested in purchasing. It is just too small a market to support that kind of shop. If the repair required was extensive or costly, the piece would go to S. I've an antique 4c diamond solitaire ring that was given to me. If I needed work done on that, she would be the only one to touch it.
Unfortunately, my bling budget is zero, zip, nada...these days so I've not bought anything in several years. At least nothing substantial that stands out in my mind. I think I will survive it...[:D]
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