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Sat Feb-07-04 10:16 PM
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I need to buy a good gold chain but know nada about jewelry. |
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I need a 24" gold chain to wear my mom's wedding band on. But I don't know a thing about quality, etc. I like box chains. I looked on ebay but got a bit confused about grams and mm width. Should I buy one on ebay or bite the bullet and go to a real jeweler? About how much will one cost me?
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lolly
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Sat Feb-07-04 10:30 PM
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Edited on Sat Feb-07-04 10:31 PM by lolly
I wouldn't buy one from ebay--you don't really know what you're getting.
To be honest (I know this will make me look bad) I would recommend QVC--yeah, I know, the cheesy tv permanent infomercial people.
But--you will know what you're getting--jewelry is their THING. And they will be there tomorrow if you decide to return it--they're good about that too.
And you'll have better selection, really, than anyplace else. You can just search for gold chains, 24", box link, and you'll probably pull up a bunch. Then you can choose how thick you want it. That, too, will depend on how big the wedding band is--you don't want to overpower it, but you don't want it looking too thin if the ring is big.
Their prices run about 20.00/gram. Give it a try (www.qvc.com)
(And, no, by the way, I don't work for them or own stock. Did buy a bunch of junk I didn't need from them during a bout of depression, but I still say they're good in the jewelry dept.)
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Sat Feb-07-04 10:33 PM
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2. Thanks for the recommendation... |
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Sat Feb-07-04 10:46 PM
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3. If you can afford it, get 18K |
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Edited on Sat Feb-07-04 10:47 PM by SoCalDem
the color is richer, and it "feels" nicer..
I used to be a gold connoisseur (until mine all got stolen :(.) and I loved my 18K.. even had some 24K..but it's very soft..
Stay away from 10K.. looks cheap..
I am partial to rose & green gold, bit I am sure your Mom's ring is yellow :)
Watch for a good sale at a reputable department store.. Gold is about 100% and then some mark-up, so if you get a 70% sale , you are paying pretty much what it's worth..
Look for a lobster claw... NEVER GET A SPRING RING clasp..
You could also have a real jeweler remove the clasp altogether on a 24".. make it a continuous chain.. That way you don't have to worry about the clasp breaking :)
edit to add.. look for solid..not hollow link.. It should feel "heavy" for the mass :)
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Sat Feb-07-04 10:51 PM
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4. I second everything that SoCalDem says |
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My aunt sold gold for a long time and I've got some nice chains. But my fave is the 18K, it seems to be warmer or something.
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Sat Feb-07-04 10:54 PM
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5. Thanks for the advice, SoCal... |
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One thing about buying it from a store is that I can see it first. Since I'm not really sure what I want, that might be the best thing to do. I've tried wearing mom's ring on my finger, but I really don't like wearing rings. Can't tell you why, but I just don't like them. I want to keep my mom with me.
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Sat Feb-07-04 11:47 PM
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Edited on Sat Feb-07-04 11:52 PM by SoCalDem
I know that you said you liked box chains, but they have a "edge" to them and will eventually scratch the ring.. I would suggest a nice flat curb link..It's not fancy looking, but they are durable and lay nicely.. They also do not "grab" your hair :) lots pictured here http://images.google.com/images?q=curb+link+chains&ie=ISO-8859-1&hl=en
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Sun Feb-08-04 12:02 AM
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7. Wish I could send you to my sister's guy. / Take your time! |
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She has a jeweler friend/FB who didn't have what she needed, but he sent her to someone he trusted who did. It was a fabulous box chain bracelet for my 40th birthday last year, a gift from both my sisters.
Don't go eBay. Ask around for jeweler recommendations and get someone trusted and reliable. Take your time. I know your mom's ring is precious; you'll have it for a very long time. Find something PERFECT to wear it on.
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