No no being selfish

[Sweetheartnana]

The earrings are an investment. Probably accrue more interest than in a bank anyway if you decide to sell them in the future

YABU

what?

This is a reply to a thread somewhere isn't it?

Did you mean to post on the thread by the person who was considering buying some expensive earrings when she received a windfall?
If so, I can't agree with you. There is no guarantee that jewellery will increase in value over time.