Let’s talk about jewelry!

[LordNewport]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

I feel like full gold might be a little more subtle than a two tone, but I’m not sure. While I love the bluesy, and a two time Datejust, I sold my bluesy to buy a Datejust because the bluesy felt too flashy for me.

Trust me though, every time I see a picture on a website or forum of a blue two tone sub, I miss it

Yup.. I always admired the bluesy Sub until it was time for me to get my first Sub and I decided it was waaay too flashy for me. I still like seeing them in the wild on others.

[s2h904]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Haha that’s cool. The only assumptions I get are other teachers and sometimes students, thinking that im a high school student

I would much rather someone assume I’m a mobster

To a certain extent of course. I don’t want to get shot down either

I love it...…..

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by acheronsgrief

Yep, lots of really cool videos on YouTube of handmade Cubans. Daniel Jewelery’s channel has some great ones.

I’ll check it out

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Mifune

I love this piece for its art and construction... but it's insanly over priced...

What’s the story behind the engravings? I see 1998 .925?

[Xenon]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

What’s the story behind the engravings? I see 1998 .925?

Pure silver is not really made up of only silver. It has 99.9% silver, and a small content composed of other metals such as copper.

Sterling Silver, on the other hand, consists of 92.5% silver, and the remaining part consists of copper – mostly copper. This is the reason why Sterling Silver is popularly referred to as 925 Sterling Silver or just .925.

1998 is probably the year of manufacture.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Xenon

Pure silver is not really made up of only silver. It has 99.9% silver, and a small content composed of other metals such as copper.

Sterling Silver, on the other hand, consists of 92.5% silver, and the remaining part consists of copper – mostly copper. This is the reason why Sterling Silver is popularly referred to as 925 Sterling Silver or just .925.

1998 is probably the year of manufacture.

I knew the thinks about 92.5%, thank you for explaining though, I didn’t know the rest was mostly copper.

It’s kind of interesting that they would put that in each link.

Kinda weird but looks neat !

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by s2h904

I love it...…..

The curse of looking a little young! Honestly though, as I age, I feel better and better about it haha

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by LordNewport

Yup.. I always admired the bluesy Sub until it was time for me to get my first Sub and I decided it was waaay too flashy for me. I still like seeing them in the wild on others.

There she is, the day I bought it.


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[schoolboy]

How do you guys feel about ID bracelets that are jewelry?


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[schoolboy]

I’m starting to consider buying this ID bracelet instead of the curb link bracelet that I wanted (also from Tiffany and Co)





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[schoolboy]

What do you all think?

I like it because the ID part looks thin and like a block of silver.

However, I don’t think I would engrave it with anything.

Would that be weird?

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by Mifune

I love this piece for its art and construction... but it's insanly over priced...

That is nuts.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

What do you all think?

I like it because the ID part looks thin and like a block of silver.

However, I don’t think I would engrave it with anything.

Would that be weird?

ID bracelets were the hip thing to have when I was in middle school. I’ve never been able to get them away from that time period.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by -dustin

ID bracelets were the hip thing to have when I was in middle school. I’ve never been able to get them away from that time period.

What do you mean when you say “I’ve never been able to get them away from that time period”?

Yes they were popular when I grew up too.

I’m Mexican American, a lot of my buddies had one, but most were gaudy like this:




The Tiffany one is a little different. Kinda pays respect to the id bracelet, but looks more subtle and classy somehow


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[Trog]

My only piece....had it made 40-years ago.

[LordNewport]

Originally Posted by Trog

My only piece....had it made 40-years ago.

Very nice. If a man is going to wear jewelry it should be masculine and speak to simple elegance... IMHO.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by LordNewport

Very nice. If a man is going to wear jewelry it should be masculine and speak to simple elegance... IMHO.

Lord, can you see posts #100 and #101 above?

Id like to hear your opinion

[Speedbird-1]

Men and jewellery, makes me think of these two characters.
Dave Angel (Eco Warrior) and Del Boy Trotter. "Mangetout Rodney, mangetout".

[Speedbird-1]

Del Boy.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

What do you all think?

I like it because the ID part looks thin and like a block of silver.

However, I don’t think I would engrave it with anything.

Would that be weird?

How will you know, who you are?

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Trog

My only piece....had it made 40-years ago.

Very nice design.
What can you tell us about it.

[Widows Son]

Watch, wedding band, and sometimes a masonic ring.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

What do you mean when you say “I’ve never been able to get them away from that time period”?

Yes they were popular when I grew up too.

I’m Mexican American, a lot of my buddies had one, but most were gaudy like this:

The Tiffany one is a little different. Kinda pays respect to the id bracelet, but looks more subtle and classy somehow


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I see them and I think 'middle school' kid. And it's funny you mention being Mexican American, your buddies, and what they wore, because ditto, ditto, and ditto. Never thought of it being a cultural thing...maybe it was? But yeah...the ol' gaudy ID bracelet. I think I might still actually have mine back home in my dresser drawer.

What's even more amusing is that I pulled my other T&C bracelet out and forgot that it was an ID bracelet. (pic stolen from web)

[Trog]

Originally Posted by LordNewport

Very nice. If a man is going to wear jewelry it should be masculine and speak to simple elegance... IMHO.

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Very nice design.
What can you tell us about it.

I agree completely with your philosophy which should be extended to every aspect of a gentleman’s life.

I had the ring made as a graduation gift to myself back in 1980.

A ½ct brilliant-cut diamond is placed in a 14ct white-gold setting (selected for its durability). The stone is then mounted on a concave-cut black onyx face.

The assembly is then mounted on a high-polish 18ct yellow-gold ring.

[LordNewport]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Lord, can you see posts #100 and #101 above?

Id like to hear your opinion

You should do what you want but if are interested in my HONEST opinion (and that's all it is, MY opinion) of your possible ID bracelet purchase and bracelets in general, no offence intended, when I think of/see an ID bracelet, a couple things come to my mind...

- A MedicAlert bracelet for a diabetic/epileptic patient
- Something a child/teenager wears
- Something that will get in the way of anyone who is active.
- If a gentleman wears a bracelet it is a gift from his wife /gf/ significant other or daughter...
- A POW/MIA bracelet is an exception and acceptable

As I have stated before, a good watch (you can have lots of them for variety) wedding band if married and maybe a tasteful ring. Other than that, take the money you might spend on "jewelry" for yourself and buy your wife jewelry, invest the money, buy things for your family, collect things...cars, watches, guns, donate to a charity you like, take a trip and see things you might not have.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

How will you know, who you are?

Haha very good point

Idk man, I like it !


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by -dustin

I see them and I think 'middle school' kid. And it's funny you mention being Mexican American, your buddies, and what they wore, because ditto, ditto, and ditto. Never thought of it being a cultural thing...maybe it was? But yeah...the ol' gaudy ID bracelet. I think I might still actually have mine back home in my dresser drawer.

What's even more amusing is that I pulled my other T&C bracelet out and forgot that it was an ID bracelet. (pic stolen from web)

Haha nice!

I don’t know if it’s a cultural thing or not, but yes, I saw it a lot in my Mexican American friends, or their fathers


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Trog

I agree completely with your philosophy which should be extended to every aspect of a gentleman’s life.

I had the ring made as a graduation gift to myself back in 1980.

A ½ct brilliant-cut diamond is placed in a 14ct white-gold setting (selected for its durability). The stone is then mounted on a concave-cut black onyx face.

The assembly is then mounted on a high-polish 18ct yellow-gold ring.

Nice. Gifts to self are beautiful. Did you do the white gold setting so as to not affect the color of the diamond with a yellow gold setting?


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by LordNewport

You should do what you want but if are interested in my HONEST opinion (and that's all it is, MY opinion) of your possible ID bracelet purchase and bracelets in general, no offence intended, when I think of/see an ID bracelet, a couple things come to my mind...

- A MedicAlert bracelet for a diabetic/epileptic patient
- Something a child/teenager wears
- Something that will get in the way of anyone who is active.
- If a gentleman wears a bracelet it is a gift from his wife /gf/ significant other or daughter...
- A POW/MIA bracelet is an exception and acceptable

As I have stated before, a good watch (you can have lots of them for variety) wedding band if married and maybe a tasteful ring. Other than that, take the money you might spend on "jewelry" for yourself and buy your wife jewelry, invest the money, buy things for your family, collect things...cars, watches, guns, donate to a charity you like, take a trip and see things you might not have.

Oh ok

[LordNewport]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

I’m starting to consider buying this ID bracelet instead of the curb link bracelet that I wanted (also from Tiffany and Co)




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Originally Posted by schoolboy

Lord, can you see posts #100 and #101 above?

Id like to hear your opinion

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Oh ok

For what it is worth, Tiffany is good stuff and I do own an item from there myself... a hinged money-clip (the only kind that work/last)