Help me find a more affordable version of this please

[JuliaFlyte]

We have a wedding anniversary coming up, and generally don't make a fuss, indeed some years it goes completely unnoticed, but this year dh remembered (nothing to do with my constant reminders) and has offered to buy me something

I love this necklace, really love it, but am reluctant to click as I know there must be something similar out there for less. Given that we have the rather expensive C season rapidly approaching I'd feel bit guilty buying it, although I'm sure that feeling would pass

Urghhhh but it looks like it's broken and someone has mended it with a skipping rope!!

Sorry I'm sure someone with better taste than me will be along in a mo to help!

I know Valium it is a bit marmite, but there is just something about it that I love!

I had to look at it after Valium's cracking description!

Could you get a brooch and skipping rope some string and fashion one yourself for a lot less?

I just had a look at QVC as they do a lot of similar stuff (Diamonique, Butler & Wilson) but I couldn't find anything with a cord necklace. If you love it then I think you should get it.

Dexter I am so tempted, but I think Savoy is right, I am on the brooch search now!

Now what will I get from dh?

I thought I had seen your necklace before - just been searching through old blogs and here it is (well very similar!).

Buy it as an early present for your new DC to thank you for bringing him/her into the world :D

when you tire of it the bambino can use it as a skipping rope, voila, dual purpose

You know, the thong bit looks like the rope you used to get on sunglasses/money pot things in the 80s. I'm sure you could fashion something similar yourself. Do butler & Wilson have any similar brooches?

I like it but I think a cheaper version would definitely look cheap. If you REALLY love it (and don't love a new £200 piece of jewellery every week) get that one.

See it looks great on mrscb doesn't it?

Don't listen to the aboves.

That is stunning!

She wears it well doesn't she? It also looks good dressed down. I think you should get it (go on, go on!!!)!

But it's not stunning it looks really cheap imo!

It only looks good in that link because it's out of focus!

I agree - honestly don't listen to me, if you love it and think you will wear it loads then get it and enjoy!