Somebody stop me, please!!!!

[maiakity]

Arugh! I've just made my 3rd pearl purchase in 1.5 weeks, and I really need to be stopped!!! I have been really, really wanting something Sea of Cortez, but can't at all afford the prices for any round(or even semi-round) pearls. I had been browsing Etsy when I stumbled across this : https://www.etsy.com/transaction/100774342, and I just HAD to have it. I was literally dreaming about it. I've been wanting to add a pearl ring to my collection (currently have pendants, one tahitian bracelet, and several pairs of earrings, and awaiting one keshi strand, but no ring). I had been a little wary of a pearl ring in that it seems as if the pearls could get quite beat up in a ring setting, but it's such a lovely way to be able to admire your pearls while you are wearing them! (unlike earrings, necklaces, and pendants which I love to wear but don't get to see while I'm wearing them!!) I never even thought of a mabe...such a nice shape for a ring, a little flatter and less projectile as to be more wearer friendly, and the colors on this one look so beautiful, I hope it looks half as nice in person! Now I'll just sit here and torture myself with the pictures until it arrives. If I even MENTION making another pearl purchase sometime soon, please somebody stop me!!!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Gorgeous ring! I can see why you fell for it!

I don't browse Etsy. Ebay is bad enough!

 

[KarinK]

There are such wonderful advantages of on-line shopping, but though we save money it sure drains the account pretty fast. I find I spend money in waves. Then the cost has to be covered. If you really feel you buy too often, you might want to make a project of saving up for something really special. Then everytime you feel the urge you measure it against your ultimate goal of a much more expensive item - just as Lisa C is doing with being determined to make it to the ruckus.

The ring is lovely! I really want a pearl ring too,but I've bought other pearls resently and still have a stunning Kasumi pearl from the tiara stash that is begging to be set. Maybe I can make that setting my goal

- Karin

 

[pattye]

Must say, the Sea of Cortez mabes are absolutely gorgeous, and generally a great value too! A fabulous purchase, and one that will likely look twice as nice in person! No, I'm no help!!

 

[lisa c]

Thanks Karin, I've been feeling sheepish, wondering if I should take those posts down, but what the heck, PearlGuide is a fluid-exchange kind of place. Plus, it feels lonely saying no to myself. Oh well, eyes on the prize! It'll be worth it

Maia, the ring looks substantial, and beautiful!

 

[Katbran]

The ring is really lovely..it's hard to pass these things up. I found myself buying all sorts of pearls and supplies thinking .. ah that's a good deal..its just 40$ 20$ 30$ ... but when you are doing that every day...the end of the month can be a bit of a shock! LOL Internet shopping is pretty addictive! That said, you bought something that you had on your 'pearl bucket list' so it's not just a random buy. But, maybe don't look for a few weeks lol!

 

[Caitlin]

That is the best possible pearl to put in a ring, IMHO! I don't see that many SoC pearl rings,so it was probably good to grab it!

 

[Lindaphillipsbong]

Gorgeous pearl, gorgeous setting. Please send us a picture when you receive it. You will have a very unique piece soon.

 

[Sea Urchin]

Maiakitty, I can see why you splurged on that when it's so lovely and rare!

I have absolutely no room to talk, lol, but husband and I have a happy understanding that I pretty much buy my own presents. So, er, I have Christmas, our anniversary and maybe Valentine's Day covered and no guilt.

Also, I go with mostly not top grade and freshwater for now. Or sometimes settle for just the earrings or bracelet rather than strands. I stay semi-out-of-trouble but still get to enjoy with a more steady stream of less expensive goodies that way.

If that's any help at all... I hope you post it when you get it. That one really is so special.

 

[Amrita]

That IS a lovely ring, malakity! Don't blame you for falling for it. Waiting for some pics of it on your hand.

 

[maiakity]

Thanks everybody...I feel a little less guilty, and I AM really in love with the ring. I just have been spending more than I should be lately, and there are some major expenditures that we need to make around here before winter (not to mention, I have a new baby coming in Februrary!), so I'm feeling like I should be a little more frugal than I have been. I just really felt the need to jump on this one because it was OOAK, and it wasn't like I could go back and order it later when I was feeling like I could justify it more financially (like those Lavendar metallic beauties you have coming to you Sea Urchin...I will have them too someday!!). I kept having visions of popping on Etsy to view it once again and seeing it listed as SOLD, I just couldn't bear it. So...I will definately post pics when it arrives, I hope that I'm not disappointed with it in person! (And if it's half as pretty as the pics, I won't suspect I will be )

 

[GemGeek]

I sympathize with you, but you made a great compromise in buying a mabe. You'll find that it may shift from silver to blue to mauve in different lighting. Caitlin can vouch for this, as her earrings are amazing color-shifters, but with a ring, you can see it to enjoy the effects. Just don't go too wild when driving! Enjoy!!!

 

[judimcc6]

Another wonderful way to justify your pearl purchase is to say that this beautiful organic gem is a present from your new baby to remind you of him/her.