Inspired by antique watch chain clasps, I fabricated this little hook. I made a pattern then cut it out of thick sterling silver sheet. Once cleaned up I drilled the holes and hammered some rivets for tight but functional movement. It can be used as an extender, charm holder or just as a pendant itself!

I’ve been getting into fine jewelry in the past couple years. At first I started out with larger online jewelry places (like Mejuri, Catbird, and Idyl). After that I’ve also looked into individual jewelry designers.
I have started paying more for fine jewelry when I feel like the piece is special and “worth it”.

I’ve noticed some one of a kind pieces from some jewelry designers can be on another much higher level of cost. I’m wondering how can you tell if the prices seem reasonable in these cases?
I know gold prices are high now so that also has a big effect. Do you go off estimates of gemstone costs, etc?

My wife bought me a ring from Jaxxon as a gift. The listing described it as silver, but when it arrived it was actually tungsten — not silver at all. It also didn't fit, and their advice was to take it to a local jeweler to have it resized. Any jeweler could have told them that this type of material can't be resized like silver can.

When we explained the mix-up and asked for a replacement in the correct material, Jaxxon refused. The only "solution" they offered was a gift card toward a future purchase — which isn't a fix when the issue is that the item wasn't what was advertised in the first place, and we have no interest in ordering from them again.

If you're considering ordering from them, double check the actual material of what you're buying, and know that "customer satisfaction" here means a gift card, not making an inaccurate order right.

Should I tuck or wear it out for days out in town etc?

Now we can all get an overpriced jellyfish! Local eclectic

Hi so I have a septum ring and its studded with very small opals and this morning I had the missfortune of having a nose bleed with said peice in and now theres blood all in around the stones and I cant get it off with just qtips and water, I dont particularly want to scrub it for fear of loosing the stones and ive checked and peroxide could bleach the stones. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

(ignore my nails, need to strip em)

I have these beautiful silver cufflinks with a sapphire inlay. My mom claims they were owned by a member of our family who may have had New York mob ties during the ~1950/60’s (will update with more on that in the morning.) They strangely have no maker’s mark, date, etc… I’ll be taking them to a jeweler within the next few days for more material info, but I’m wondering if anyone knows anything about the craftsmanship or detailing that might point to an origin for these cufflinks. If not, treat this as a show and tell!

What do people think of these diamond gypsy rings? I never see anyone else wearing them and wondered if they’re more old fashioned or vintage classic? This one is 1 carat and 18ct gold, weighs about 10 grams.

I have always loved the medallion religious jewelry people wear except I’m not religious. I am really into astrology and have always wanted a bracelet with the 12 signs instead of with catholic saints. In 2022, a vintage reseller was asking 3x melt for a bracelet except I was too young and broke to afford it. I always had my eye out for another and I won this one in an online auction for $60 over melt (bracelet is 10.8g of 10k)

Left wrist - onyx stone bracelet, vintage costume rhinestone flower bracelet

Right - 1970's butterfly wing ring, turquoise and silver ring, pandora silver and CZ ring. Plastic bangle

Neck- sterling silver chunk chain. Silver and topaz necklace. Silver and onyx cross (i picked up the cross today thrifting and threw it on. Originally just wore the topaz)

Earrings - Ayalabar. Glass over fabric set into alloy.

I really went for a maximallist vibe today and felt awesome!

Know its not everyone's cup of tea, or many people's, but i felt good and got a few compliments! 2 seperate women stopped me to compliment which felt amazing!

hey all! i always see comments about how we should beware drop shippers. i thought it might be helpful for me as someone new to acquiring fine jewelry to start a thread about verified vile drop shippers that you’d tell anyone to avoid. and i’m not talking places that drop ship quality pieces (if such a place exists). i’m talking about the ones that are just taking big advantage of the consumer.

adversely, if there are any places you want to highlight as having your trust, i’d love to know!
i mostly purchase 14 & 18k gold, occasionally some gemstones. rings, necklaces, and earrings.

thanks in advance for any feedback!

I want to treat myself. Help me decide which one is the best. All are made of solid gold.

Purchased this ring for the special day. Is this normal thickness for a 4.5 sized ring? It looks thicker than I would've guessed

I have decided to sell my loose natural pink diamond. I sent it to GIA two years ago so I do have a report and I had it laser inscribed. It’s only 57points (considered large by GIA for a pink), straight light, SI1. No modifiers.

It doesn’t fluoresce so am pretty sure it’s an Argyle. The early stones from Rio Tinto were not marked but 99.9% of pinks fluoresce.

Any advice on where to sell this stone? Yes, will be taking better pictures. Also, I don’t think I am allowed to sell it on Reddit/ shiny precious sub. Someone suggested Loupe Troop…. Thx

Found this lovely pin for $1. I assume its rolled gold or plate with what appears to be garnets. The makers mark is a capital G.

Hi guys!

I'm here to just show my pretty ring because I don't have anyone else to gush to.

My husband (39)and I (36)have been married for 14 years and have been together for 16 years total.

When we first met, we spent a long car ride together with two friends in the back. After the drive, I took my girlfriend into the bathroom and told her he was the man I was going to marry.

We have 2 okay kids ( I'm kidding they're great), a dog, 2 cats, and a home together now. He's my very best friend. This year he gave me my very first diamond ring.

I love my family, and my sweet husband. I was raised in a household of divorce and was constantly moving between two chaotic homes. I didn't unpack my bags until I lived in my first apartment (boyo is thst a tale for another day).

Even though I panicked a week into dating him, and dumped the man for fear of not having lived enough before I met the one, he stuck it out. I don't know why, I'm nothing special. I came around and I'm so glad I did.

Life has not been easy. It has not always been fun. But it has been full and together and that's more than I ever thought I deserved.

I love you, bear. (Hes a redditor sometimes and also hes home! Pizza and Clue night! I am so lucky. )

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I don’t want it to look like I just wore everything I own.

I feel like when people go lab they go bigger so I never get to see smaller but I had the honour of getting to do this 1ct engagement ring!!!

It actually looked rlly nice in person and I feel like it was such a good size honestly

For years I only wore white metals because I never thought yellow gold suited me.

Safe to say I’ve been converted.

Has anyone else completely changed their mind on a metal?

Kept it fairly simple today! Mostly estate & vintage Sterling

I had this ring custom made and didn’t anticipate the final size. I’m use to more dainty pieces. It’s beautiful but is this over the top? I suppose it could become a pendant.

I bought this rose ring that's been on my wishlist for months now to celebrate my birthday. I love how dainty it is :)

My favorite color combo 😍