How much would you spend on a single piece of jewelry for yourself?

I’m usually a very frugal person, but wanted to commemorate a few major life and professional milestones. I spent 2+ years researching the decision (to ensure it was financially sound) and finally spent almost 10K on a Cartier bracelet and ring. I’ve worn it every day since. It is a daily reminder of the accomplishment and makes me feel so good 😊

I've never been a big jewelry fan. I wouldn't feel comfortable spending more than $300 on a piece of jewelry for myself, and would probably be upset if the husband dropped more than $3,000 for a ring, necklace or bracelet for me.

I spent several thousand dollars on my diamond stud earrings I wear every day —I bought them for myself when I made partner. If I live to be 75 (and all my grandparents lived in to their 90s except one grandma that was 101), they will have cost me a quarter per day, so totally worth it. Otherwise a few hundred dollars for other jewelry like rings or necklaces.

Depends on what I have in “spare change” but will say I’ve spent 10k for diamond piece

I spent $9,500 to buy a solitaire diamond to match another I had been given by my mom to create a pair of stud earrings. It was worth about $13,500 (I had a connection to get a great price), but more importantly, my mom was at the end of her life so the pair are an amazing memento of her.

Follow up question- where are you all buying everyday workwear jewelry? I need my jewelry to demonstrate a little more maturity these days than what I bought in my 20s.

Not more than $100! Haha

Definitely, for me at least, lab grown diamonds are important. I’m not a big spender on jewelry. So it’s a partial cost concern, but also there’s no reason to be buying diamonds that were the result of people putting their lives at risk. Max id spent on myself is $500 and I also would want a gift of more than $3k to $4k. Also, I’m not sure I understand how jewelry works as investment pieces these days since I’ve never really heard anything about a resale market other than for $10 million or above pieces etc.

$2500 was the most I’ve spent. It was on a rose gold and diamond ring that I love.

I bought a bracelet last week for $34. I thought that was quite extravagant!

That’s so wild. I mean most i spent was like $50 or so maybe
Until i bought Dior earrings for $300 , which isnt even real gold i think lol
Which by the way i “lost” and ended up finding them in the washing machine 😭

Why we don’t want to spend on jewerly?

Depends on what it is. Investment piece (pearls, diamond earrings, tennis bracelet) or more every day to wear for a few years.

Not more than $250 and usually far less. I have a large collection of costume jewelry. I would wear cubic zirconia studs if I was going for a diamond look and people would assume they’re real so why bother paying for diamonds? I do have real diamond rings but all were gifts.

I think the most I’ve ever spent was a $200 bracelet.

I sometimes bought pieces that were symbolic of a personal moment. A big change of job. Or a fabulous trip: a hearth shaped ruby necklace encircled with small diamonds - bought in Thailand for 4k. I regret I didn’t get the matching earrings…. But it would have been too many hearts to wear.