I recently got promoted and want to buy myself a luxury milestone gift, something classic and timeless, between3-5k (material vs experience). I cannot think beyond jewelry, designer handbag, and watch. What makes a good milestone gift in your opinion?
- For jewelry I have been looking at van cleef alahambra ear rings. Which size is good for work?
- for watches - I have zero clue
- handbags - i own an LV neverfull and a chanel classic lambskin and gold tone. Recs for me?

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Watches - you can buy a nice, gently used Rolex or similar luxury brand for that price range. That’s what I would go for in a two-toned metal so you can wear it everyday. It’s also an investment whereas the others typically lose value faster

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Cartier tank watch!

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Anytime! But I wish someone recommended me to by Amazon shares 7 years ago when I got promoted to VP instead of Cartier

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Van Cleef Alhambra earnings and matching necklace

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Thank you D1. I suppose I could wear a luxury watch to work without being too ostentatious.

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Hermès watch!

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Love the VCA Alhambra earrings in the vintage size (sweet is too small IMO - looks childish, magic size is stunning but get pricey). They go for ~4600 so most of your budget, but hold their value well and are absolutely timeless!!

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I’d vote for a VC&A necklace vs the earrings, if you had to choose. I’m too paranoid that I’ll lose earrings - plus those get “tired” more easily than a necklace, unless you’re happy wearing them once in a while vs all the time. That said, they’re still gorgeous, so go with whatever works better for your lifestyle!

I got the Sweet Alhambra necklace because I’m petite and it looked better on me, but the regular size is stunning too. Maybe get a watch with whatever’s left? A Rolex will destroy your budget (since those start around $10K I believe) but plenty of nice watches that are lower priced.

Goyard bags are nice too, but with the LV Neverfull already, I’d probably get something dramatically different if I went down the handbag route. I also don’t personally love handbags since I’d rather have jewelry, but I’m sure folks here can suggest other bags based on your current set if you’re more invested in them!

You could consider some nice heels (Ferragamos and Weitzman and the like, unless you really are into Louboutins or other more higher end shoes), but again, not sure how your lifestyle would accommodate those and wouldn’t recommend the category unless you’d love them.

Congrats on the promo!!

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