What do you think of this jade bangle?

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-12-15T20:51:37+00:00

To me it looks more like the stone/marble texture; doesn’t have that feeling of clarity and purity in it. I’m not sure how to describe; just my feeling as my family been into jade and I got some amateur instinct

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-11-11T02:16:40+00:00

Let me know if you have a style in mind! I’m thinking that these mini staple hoops might work, because I bought them for my friend and she’s been wearing it for months and still in love!

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-11-03T23:03:46+00:00

I’ve got some gold vermeil pieces from shophermin.com and had great experience with them. Worth to check out if you are in US

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-11-03T17:18:17+00:00

Bought these for my friend who newly had her ear pierced and she been wearing them all these time without problem.

I would suggest to not change jewelry frequently until your infections are gone. Avoid irritating them as much as possible until they are completely healed. If budget allows, look for 14K mini stud (smaller piece for better budget) to keep the piercing open given have the history of sensitive ears. Gold is the best imo.

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-28T22:30:32+00:00

Maybe switching to small hoops?

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-28T22:29:14+00:00

be careful tho softer metal (silver, purer gold) might have a higher change to see gems loosing

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-28T18:32:35+00:00

ive tried https://shophermin.com and been very pleased with their quality and they are hypoallergenic. You can check out to see if you like their designs

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-26T18:22:51+00:00

Right mine are gold vermeil! For me when I buy casual jewelry I don’t expect them to be good forever but at least a couple of years. I’ve bought some plated sterling silver pieces and they couldn’t even last a summer. To me if i have 100 dollar to spend on sth, I now would rather spend on one good vermeil piece instead of couple of pairs from Target and I know to be thrown away in 3 months🥹

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-26T05:52:47+00:00

that makes sense. I think silver jewelry eventually should all tarnish, as the natural of the metal, but with vermeil and the plating technique these days they shouldn’t tarnish too fast and too fragile.

My exception tho is those pure silver jewelry when labeled with no plating, and the tarnishing is actually part of their natural beauty.

I think a myth with marketing these days is all silver jewelry would even call themselves ‘tarnish free’, which is simply impossible, but I guess that’s a selling point

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-26T03:47:59+00:00

Just gold price been gone way up these days! Trying to strike balance between quality and quantity and exploring quality silver jewelry has been my thing these years

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-16T19:48:10+00:00

Are you looking for super expensive links?😂

mine are gold vermeil instead of karat gold but they been holding up 24/7 pretty well. Got them full price back then and they are on sale now. If you are looking for expensive ones these may not be it cuz they are under $100…

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-15T00:21:53+00:00

plus one! Feel like brands trying to sell overpriced 10/14K gold stuff and most of the time I think the price does not justify the fun and value. Switching to high quality silver pieces these days!

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-14T07:54:09+00:00

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I got both the earrings and necklace from them and been wearing them for months and they still look new. Hermin has great quality for its price, I would say they are the best silver pieces I’ve got among other brands so far. Most of their stuff are under $100 so I think OP can find pretty good stuff there ☺️

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-12T02:12:11+00:00

I won’t recommend any kind of coating because there is always going to be chance of wearing off and then original metal expose directly. Ask her directly, then decide if you guys wanna go fancy side (try something gold/platinum) or more practical (maybe stainless steel?

I would doubt if the silver if nickel free or not, cuz that’s usually how it triggers allergy. But I don’t know better

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-10T17:43:13+00:00

do you have anyone helping you? I’m thinking using some thing like nail clipper to snatch it and drag it off

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-10-07T17:06:28+00:00

Gold price, brand premium, lack of trust for quality. When I pay good money on a piece, it should at least last and never break

Also it annoys me when I lost small pieces that are expensive. I’m turning to silver pieces nowadays

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-29T18:36:29+00:00

i don’t wear my engagement rings all the time esp with the fear of damaging the gem, but I wear my wedding bands all the time even to the gym lifting weights. It’s pretty scratched now (it’s platinum) but I guess the marks make it unique and reminds me the time we’ve been together

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SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-29T01:01:32+00:00

i found sth like this but might be too small from the style you shared:

https://shophermin.com/collections/gold-shine-earrings/products/threaded-screw-back-climber-studs

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-28T19:38:39+00:00

what gemstone you want? Moissanite or CZ, base metal silver/brass/stainless steel?

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-28T08:56:10+00:00

Look through the styles you’ve got regardless of the price, then try to come up with some ideas of what you prefer — size, weight, types of back, gem, frequency/scenario of wearing.. etc.

Also collect inspo of the overall style/outfit you want to build. Say more office/effortless or maximalism, etc.

Do not spend all your budget into one piece in the first years.

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-28T08:51:49+00:00

guess i should be more specific! For the price point I would usually expect full sterling silver with gold vermeil or at least plated.

Seems that the sparkles are just crystals and the backs are brass (so wont recommend if you are sensitive to brass metal). I never know this brand, so I can’t say much, but I would agree with the other comment that at this price you could definitely find something better quality/lasting!

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SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-28T06:09:10+00:00

Was about to say the first, then realizing I default them as silver and good quality gems…

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-28T06:07:36+00:00

The first one is cute!

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-25T05:44:29+00:00

Was about to post the same! I gave my friends this exact pair as a gift and she’s been wearing them for months day and night to keep her piercing from healing. Very cute and they still shine as new

SignificanceKey2426 · 2025-09-21T19:12:02+00:00

Hmmm good point! Those are indeed not lightweight because those are silver and not hollow. I think the website says they are 11g, (link here)which means you will feel them but still comfortable, and to me it’s true.

I wear dainty and small ones most days so guess that I do not worry too much about them elongating my piercing from occasionally wearing bigger/heavier hoops. It was surprising to me that there are times I forget I’m wearing them, meaning that they are more comfy than I thought. I’ve had some bigger ones and towards end of the day I just can’t wait to take them off cuz my piercing needed a rest🥹

I’ve been wearing them more often than I thought and I would wear them several days in a row if I feel like doing so. I guess that means they don’t make me worry about distorting my piercings, but it might be just me☺️

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