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AIBU to buy the necklace?

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Weetabixagain · 04/04/2024 13:28

A jewellery shop local to me closed down late last year. There was a gorgeous necklace in the window that I’d been looking at for ages, but I didn’t buy it. It was really unique looking and Ive never seen another like it. But at the time, I didn’t think I could justify spending that much on myself.
Since the shop has shut I’ve had major regret about not buying it. So much so that I started googling and looking around for another necklace similar, when lo and behold, I’ve found the exact necklace on eBay! I did some searching around on sold catalogs for auction houses and it looks like the shop sold off some of its stock since they were shutting down, and it’s ended up with another seller who has put it on eBay.
However, it’s £300. I’m currently on maternity leave, so things are tight at the moment.
I have savings I’ve been keeping for clothes and makeup, but I feel guilty spending that amount in one go. However, I know I’ll be so sad if someone else buys it! It’s the sort of item I’d keep forever (18k gold).
I feel like I’ve been give a second chance to buy it!

Would I be unreasonable to buy it?? Help!

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allthevitamins · 04/04/2024 19:44

I still regret not buying a really beautiful and unusual ring for about the same amount when we were on honeymoon nearly 20 years ago.

Just buy it and love it!

CantBelieveNaive · 04/04/2024 20:18

Did you buy it yet?? 😜

Weetabixagain · 04/04/2024 20:22

Wow, lots of replies and pretty much unanimous 😂
The seller got back to me and agreed to let it go for £260! I’ve bought it!
I have a confession though, it was a ring not a necklace. I was super paranoid someone would find it and buy it! Sorry anyone who went looking on EBay, you were on wild goose chase. The rest of the story is true though!
I’m a bit nervous to share the photo, to most people it’s probably not that exciting looking, so don’t be too disappointed… 😂 however, I really love it and the photos don’t do it justice. In real life it’s gorgeous. Anything I’ve found similar is either far more expensive or not quite what I was looking for.

AIBU to buy the necklace?
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Flopsy145 · 04/04/2024 20:27

It's lovely, and a very unique stone! Sometimes jewellery just calls to us 💚 that will be a lovely ring for life and will probably become heirloom if you have daughters or nieces.

Butterflyfluff · 04/04/2024 20:28

So pleased you bought it!

That looks every bit worth £260 if those are diamonds too!

Hoppitybobbins · 04/04/2024 20:31

If those stones are diamonds and the band is gold then that’s a great investment

JaceLancs · 04/04/2024 20:31

So pleased you bought it - you won’t regret it!

Weetabixagain · 04/04/2024 20:38

Hoppitybobbins · 04/04/2024 20:31

If those stones are diamonds and the band is gold then that’s a great investment

Yes! Diamonds and 18k gold band.
I have no intention of selling it, but it’s nice to think I’d probably get my money back if I ever needed to.
I honestly feel so relieved that I’ve ordered it 😂

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OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 04/04/2024 20:38

Aw I am so pleased for you !

it's a baby bump ring :) you, daddy and bump in the middle - it was meant to be.

K0OLA1D · 04/04/2024 20:39

Love that op.

I did have a little hunt on Ebay 😄 not to buy it though!

So pleased you got it

nononocontact · 04/04/2024 20:47

Nothing haunts you like the things you don’t buy. Buy it asap, and enjoy wearing it!

Weetabixagain · 04/04/2024 20:50

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 04/04/2024 20:38

Aw I am so pleased for you !

it's a baby bump ring :) you, daddy and bump in the middle - it was meant to be.

Ohh you’re right - that’s so cute! Even more pleased I’ve bough it now!

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PossumintheHouse · 04/04/2024 20:52

Weetabixagain · 04/04/2024 20:22

Wow, lots of replies and pretty much unanimous 😂
The seller got back to me and agreed to let it go for £260! I’ve bought it!
I have a confession though, it was a ring not a necklace. I was super paranoid someone would find it and buy it! Sorry anyone who went looking on EBay, you were on wild goose chase. The rest of the story is true though!
I’m a bit nervous to share the photo, to most people it’s probably not that exciting looking, so don’t be too disappointed… 😂 however, I really love it and the photos don’t do it justice. In real life it’s gorgeous. Anything I’ve found similar is either far more expensive or not quite what I was looking for.

You dirty dog. I knew you'd changed the details! I thought it would be the price, but never mind. Well done, enjoy it.

VerityUnreasonble · 04/04/2024 20:58

Oh yay! So pleased you bought it, it's lovely. It's even better it's a ring because you can wear multiple rings much more easily than multiple necklaces so you'll get more wear too!

Also, I don't mind the fudging of the details because if you hadn't I would never have searched ebay for either a £300 shrimp or yoda necklace and my life would have been a little less interesting today.

BillieTheFish · 04/04/2024 21:07

Weetabixagain · 04/04/2024 20:38

Yes! Diamonds and 18k gold band.
I have no intention of selling it, but it’s nice to think I’d probably get my money back if I ever needed to.
I honestly feel so relieved that I’ve ordered it 😂

What is the stone, is it coral?

abbey44 · 04/04/2024 21:07

That’s a beautiful ring! I’m so glad you managed to find it after losing out the first time. Finding it on eBay must’ve been the universe giving you a second chance - you were clearly meant to be reunited with it. I love the PP who said it was you, your DH and the baby bump 💕

SadMumSEN · 04/04/2024 21:10

Get it !

Get it now !!!!

Itiswhysofew · 04/04/2024 21:10

That's really lovely. Thanks for showing usSmile

MrsMitford3 · 04/04/2024 21:12

Oh so pretty @Weetabixagain and you will always smile when you look at it and remember the MN vultures egging you on!!

Congrats

its2024 · 04/04/2024 21:18

Lol @Weetabixagain I love the ring, so pretty and congrats and you'll smile every-time you wear it and crafty off you sending us nosey lot on a wild goose chase, now off to eBay to remove items from my watch list!

Beautiful3 · 04/04/2024 21:22

Lovely ring.

EmmaEmerald · 04/04/2024 21:26

So lovely
what's the gemstone please?

enjoy!

Jillybloop393 · 04/04/2024 21:27

I'm thrilled for you, you'd have been so disappointed to have lost it again. Well done!

Weetabixagain · 04/04/2024 21:27

BillieTheFish · 04/04/2024 21:07

What is the stone, is it coral?

It is coral, yes

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soundsys · 04/04/2024 21:28

Buy it and then post a photo Wink

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