It is a common misconception that pearls are expensive. You can buy a unstrung string of ‘real’ freshwater pearls for £20-£50. A single pearl would barely cost anything unless it was Tahitian or south sea but the classic white pearls are just freshwater ones and not entirely unaffordable for the average person.
... yup, you’re right. They are still mega expensive but get a moissanite instead- cheaper, just as hard, still a respected stone and more ‘brilliant’ (reflects lights more). I don’t mean to seem unromantic but diamonds are an overpriced thing of the past.
@Nicolette777 Hmm. That's actually valuable information in case I decide on a diamond for my future wife. Then again I'll probably be able to afford one once my career kicks off.
I think both are beautiful and both definitely show elegance. For me diamonds because they are sparkly and when I wear them it makes me feel stunning. 😊
I always felt that pearls were flashy and just a show of wealth like having bowls of fruit sitting out in your house and I felt diamonds were more personal like you only get those for a woman you really cared about
HAHA i used to have a huuge elastic wristband collection. My go to jewelry is hoop earrings and an engraved dogtag. I like diamond bracelets and diamond studs but hardly wear em. I like pearl earrings for church or for my future wedding
Well they are cheaper than diamonds. Yeah I have my dog tags to, but they will always stay in my foot locker. Only way they come out, is if you mean the world to me.
No, I've seen that before. Just my tags mean a lot to me. If anything happens to a person of the military in a war zone, those are our ID's. To me they are memories that had a huge impact in my life. So, it brings stuff back. I have nothing against anyone, or thing using dg tags as jewelery. But seeing people wear them, to me its a sign of life/death.
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I'm not a fan of either, but diamonds seem more versatile style-wise. Pearls seem like more of a one trick pony.
Yea like you can wear diamonds awith anything
Pearls more classic!! For engagement ring sapphire or emerald i like unique stones in vintage shapes.
Ooo nice
I'm into neither of the two but if I have to choose, make it pearls 😁
Yayyy
Wow Desi, expecting the man to pull up a legitimate diamond or pearl worth hundred of thousands of dollars? ;P High maintenance warning.
It is a common misconception that pearls are expensive. You can buy a unstrung string of ‘real’ freshwater pearls for £20-£50. A single pearl would barely cost anything unless it was Tahitian or south sea but the classic white pearls are just freshwater ones and not entirely unaffordable for the average person.
@Nicolette777 Oh well, I learned something new!
Haha glad to be your teacher. Literally nobody seems to realise this unless they’re ‘into’ jewellery
@Nicolette777 Pearls I can imagine does come fairly cheap, but I won't be swayed on diamonds ;)
... yup, you’re right. They are still mega expensive but get a moissanite instead- cheaper, just as hard, still a respected stone and more ‘brilliant’ (reflects lights more). I don’t mean to seem unromantic but diamonds are an overpriced thing of the past.
@Nicolette777 Hmm. That's actually valuable information in case I decide on a diamond for my future wife. Then again I'll probably be able to afford one once my career kicks off.
High maintenance warning? The pearl i want is waaaay cheaper than a diamond. If anything im helping him
Yes Nicole did explain that it was way cheaper than what I would've assumed.
I prefer diamonds cause they are more valuable but pearls are gorgeous too.
Trueeee
I like pearl earrings, necklaces.
My engagement ring is diamond
Ooo nice
Have you seen a ring you like?
Yes 😍 but i wanna get one custom made with a pearl and a few surrounding diamonds
I want to see it... I haven’t seen one I like...
Do get yourself a Mikimoto...
Yea south sea got some good ones too
I think both are beautiful and both definitely show elegance. For me diamonds because they are sparkly and when I wear them it makes me feel stunning. 😊
Nice
I always felt that pearls were flashy and just a show of wealth like having bowls of fruit sitting out in your house and I felt diamonds were more personal like you only get those for a woman you really cared about
Wow i’d think the opposite
I mean would give pearls as a gift but I’d only propose with a diamond
Yea i personally dont want that but thats nice of you
I guess pearls (my birthstone!). But really my fave is moonstone (my sub birthstone!)
What month is eparl
June
Pearls are my birthstone.
I have white and black pearl earrings and necklaces.
Ooo what month
June
Not much of a jewelry person but Diamonds. So beautiful to look at
Haha yea
Diamonds. Id wear a pearl necklace but ill take diamonds.
Haha okay
Actually my preference is for garnets or rubies. But of the two pearls are preferred.
Oooo ruby and emerald
I look better in pearls but I personally would go for diamonds (they're so glittery, gee!)
Haha yea
I own a diamond ring so that's what I'm going with *shrugs*
Nice
Mhmm.
I agree about pearls having a more sophisticated, sexy look,
Thank you
I’m not really into jewelry. The most I’d do is a nice watch.
Thats nice to
A single pearl as part of a ring or something can be cute, but diamonds are much prettier.
Diamonds get my attention from afar but i could stare at a pearl all day. I find it mesmerizing
Call me old fashioned but must be a diamond for a wedding ring. Pearls are nice for a necklace and earrings.
I still prefer a pearl
And I am sure you will get what you want.
Wait, I thought diamonds were a girls best friend? Me personally, I dont wear jewelry. Only thing I wear is a elastic wristband for Da Bears!
HAHA i used to have a huuge elastic wristband collection. My go to jewelry is hoop earrings and an engraved dogtag. I like diamond bracelets and diamond studs but hardly wear em. I like pearl earrings for church or for my future wedding
Well they are cheaper than diamonds. Yeah I have my dog tags to, but they will always stay in my foot locker. Only way they come out, is if you mean the world to me.
Yea my engraved dog tags are usually just custom stuff like a cross or my name or whoever im dating and so on.
I'm not big on necklace or chains. I only wore my dog tags when I was in a war zone
Yea i knew what you meant. Mine wasn't for flash. I just love dog tags with crosses on them
Understand
Is it bad that theyre used for something otjer than military purpose?
No, I've seen that before. Just my tags mean a lot to me. If anything happens to a person of the military in a war zone, those are our ID's. To me they are memories that had a huge impact in my life. So, it brings stuff back. I have nothing against anyone, or thing using dg tags as jewelery. But seeing people wear them, to me its a sign of life/death.
Ohhhh i see now
Ok. So, when or if ever I give someone mine, im giving you my life
Damn dont get me emotional
Sorry. If you do, im good with it. I do when I talk about it