"Thanks!" to Julie & Marietta who were kind to share with us, J.Crew's latest email. ;)J.Crew is showcasing a variety of pearl necklaces, as a perfect Mother's Day gift. They are also reminding us that Mother's Day orders should be placed by April 30, 2009 (to ensure delivery).
What are your thoughts on the necklaces? Would you consider purchasing pearl necklaces from J.Crew or from a jeweler?
Sorry, JCrew my mom has the real thing, so do I. A younger crowd might go for costume jewelry as a transition to the real thing when they can afford them.
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My mom would think it was a joke and laugh at me, then get upset and lecture me for buying her garbage. Then she'd take away my allowance and ban me from shopping at jcrew.
ReplyDeleteI think she'd much rather me get some crayons and draw her a picture like the one's jcrew posted...btw, are those for sale?
I really like some of these pearl necklaces. They are not a replacement for a classic 18" strand of real pearls (which many moms have already), but rather they are stylish costume jewelry pieces, to be worn alone or with other necklaces, in a long strand or doubled up. And the price isn't too bad -- some are under $50. My mom maybe wouldn't wear them, but I certainly would!
ReplyDeleteI think these necklaces are fun and the price isn't too bad for JC but it annoys me how they go on and on about them in ads. Custom color, hand picked, blah blah blah. As if Micky himself plucked them from the sea. When they are actually glass, the cheapest "pearl" you can buy.
ReplyDeleteSo much hype leaves me disappointed when I read the product details
Just for the record, Jackie Kennedy famously wore imitation pearls. I have good peals and also the J Crew Ribbon Tied Long Pearl necklace (fresh water pearls) and tend the wear the J Crew necklace more than my "good" strand.
ReplyDeleteA lot of rich women I know like to wear costume jewelry. Its fun.
By the way, Fresh Water Pearls, ARE real pearls - just not considered GOOD pearls - but certainly not garbage. But they seem to be in fashion right now (probably because they're affordable)
ReplyDeleteYou can't believe everything you read. I doubt Jackie O had to wear imitation pearls...she doesn't appeal to me as a costume jewelry person!
ReplyDeleteJackie didn't "have to" wear imitation pearls, she chose to. Kind of like how Michelle Obama could wear expensive clothing all the time, but she does not choose to.
ReplyDeleteO.K., let the political arguments begin...
Jackie Kennedy actually had many strands of costume pearls. One set was sold at Sotheby’s in 1996 for $211,000. She reportedly bought them from Bergdorf’s for $35.
ReplyDeleteI have a strand of Mikimoto South Sea pearls and I must say that as expensive and lovely as they are I prefer to wear my costume glass pearls. My Mikimoto pearls are not for everyday wear and so I choose to go with the costume ones for work. I own the double strand of pearls from J. Crew and I get compliments on them all the time.
I agree that the JCrew hype can get to be much at times. That said, costume pearls can be wonderful especially in this economy. I also own and 18 inch strand of the real thing, but would not be able to afford piling on pearls.
ReplyDeleteI have a few genuine pearl necklaces and wear them almost constantly. Quality pearls ARE made for everyday wear. Just keep them free from personal care products, makeup, etc.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother wore her genuine pearls for many years and never took them off because she had difficulty with the clasp. She slept, showered and did everything wearing those pearls.
Jackie Kennedy's fake pearls are on permanent display in the Smithsonian museum. They were purchased privately at auction and donated to the museum.
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ReplyDeleteI recently snagged a Navy Italian jacquard Coat from Collection and Platinum Tweed Astor Coat- Which would you keep based on "look" alone?
I just bought a great 72" glass pearl necklace from Nordstrom which I wore last night with other glass pearl necklaces and a real pearl necklace. I got lots of compliments and no one knew the difference but me.
ReplyDeleteit's fashion- everyone needs to calm down, please. j. crew just wants us to know how fabulous we are for loving them.
ReplyDeleteAnon 12:03 pm. A+ research work!
ReplyDeletePeople bagging on JC's pearls should look up what "real pearls" actually are. Your pearls and your mom's pearls are probably cultured, which are what the freshwater ones in the JC Collection are.. The glass pearl stuff is still gorgeous, and if Jackie O wore imitation, that says enough about your opinion!
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ReplyDeleteJackie Kennedy owned lots of faux jewelry which happened to include several strands of faux pearls. I have the Sotheby's catalog from 1996 for her Estate sale.
I was specifically refering to Lot 454: Simulated triple-strand pearl necklace (pre-sale estimate, $500-$700). Sale price: $211,500 which was bought by the Franklin Mint.
There's a famous photo of John Jr. playing with his mom's pearl necklace (while she's wearing it). It might be the one that sold for so much $$ at auction.
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My boyfriend gave me a pearl necklace fo my birthday last year.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE TO get one of the pictured necklaces for Mother's Day!
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ReplyDeletePearls--real ones--are NOT for everyday wear. Check with a reputable jeweler. My hubby just purchased a ring and a bracelet for me with sapphires...It all depends on the setting of the pearls...
1:24 is it considered researched when you've been to the museum and viewed the collection previously? I have material here on the First Ladies collection. According to records at the Museum, the necklace was donated to the Smithsonian First Ladies permanent collection by Lynda and Stewart Resnick and The Franklin Mint.
ReplyDeleteThe Resnicks, owners of Fiji water and Pom Wonderful brands are renowned philanthropists, particularly for American causes.
I like this quote regarding the costume jewelry worn by Jackie Kennedy.
Fashion jewelry has always been a measure of a woman's poise, her grace under pressure, her power to turn the fake into fortune simply by the way she moves. Coco Chanel popularised its chimerical value, its je ne sais quoi. And, like her, Jackie had no qualms about mixing the fake and the fine.
So for all you JCAs out there who love your costume jewelry, you are in good company. Enjoy!
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Anon 3:14 - LOL!
ReplyDelete12:33: I have the metallic houndstooth jacket version of that platinum tweed coat and love it! I tried to google the navy italian jacquard coat but can't find an image. I found some other jacquard jackets. Is there a style no. of alternative name?
ReplyDeleteAnony @ 4:04 - I'm talking about a string of pearls, not pearls set in precious metal. Real pearls strung on individually knotted silk cord are extremely durable. Our family has dealt with a reputable jeweler for decades and we all wear our real pearls often. Some of the pearls in our family are over 50 years old and you would never know it to look at them without examining the clasp with a loop.
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Bah, I'd never get my mom anything from j.crew for such a special day.
ReplyDeleteNor any other day.
Here mom, here's a crappy cashmere sweater - hurry up and wear it before it pills!!!!
freshwater pearls are real pearls. I want to reiterate that because there seems to be some confusion. And yes, freshwater pearls on a string can be worn daily. It's better for them to be worn, in fact, than not.
ReplyDeleteAnon @ 3:14: Eeewwww!!!
ReplyDeletei wear my cultured pearls almost every day, and they are fine. I worked at a jewelry store who sold mikimoto and they actually recommend wearing your pearls often, as the body oils keep them from drying out. I would imagine the same would be for freshwater pearls. The only thing you have to watch for is perfumes, lotions and soap. Such harsh materials can cause the nacor to rub off.
ReplyDeleteNow, glass pearls are a whole other story...those ARE cheap, but definitely serve the purpose of "layering" pearls.
Alexis, I love the new banner, very chic.
ReplyDeleteMy mother is even more particular than I am about jewelry and would never wear costume jewelry so I won't be getting her J.Crew pearls. I did buy her a string of Tahitian pearls on my trip to Asia last year and she loves them. This year I am still trying to find the perfect gift.
All of my cultured pearl necklaces are a lot more staid (classic hand-knotted or interpersed with gold). I often prefer to mix it up and instead wear pearl costume jewelry from time to time over the real deal since the designs can be more fun and edgy. As for my mother, I know she much prefers the real thing.
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Does anyone have the Dean Harris Collection long strands of REAL pearls from Target, they came in gray and a pale pinky-white? They are gorgeous, and the regular price was 39.99. I saw them online on clearance for 14.99.
ReplyDeleteI wear those alot, doubled up. What a steal. For something as widely available as pearls in every level of quality and style, JC has a LOT of competition.
Oh goodness I would swear this was a middle school playground!
ReplyDeleteAlong with my pearl necklace, my boyfriend also gave me pearl drop earrings and a pearl encrusted tiara. I truly felt like a princess at the time. But then again, it was my birthday! :)
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ReplyDeleteHere is a link to a picture:
http://my.teamsugar.com/714002
Thanks for the info on your jacket! Looking forward to more feedback.
Donna
Some of you people on this website are incredibly immature! The pearls are pretty for wearing with the right things. And really, everyone knows how and when to wear your real strand of pearls. This isn't rocket science! Here's to everyone who knows how to make te distiction between beautiful costume jewelery and the real thing!!!! Love you J. Crew!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't type with a broken finger: THE DISTINCTION. Anon 7:32
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ReplyDeleteLike I said,
It depends on the setting. You did not specify and I did.....
i have an off topic question: i am a new j. crew credit card holder. on my latest bill it said i had earned a rewards card on the top, but the card was not included. does it usually come separately from the bill? thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of Jcrew jewelry at all but the necklace in this post is beautiful. I would like it as a gift to myself for Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to all:)
(and who cares when, where or how people wear their real or imitation or glass pearls.) I for one don't.
Yes, the rewards cards come seperately.
ReplyDeleteThanks you Anon 10:23am 4/25. We live in a world where others feel the need to put others and their choices down in order to feel superior.
ReplyDeleteDonna,
ReplyDeleteNot sure I've seen the Navy Italian Jacquard Coat, but I LOVE the Platnum Tweed Astor.
My 2 cents!
Deni
I will not be buying JC jewelry for my Mom. I think the stuff is cute and fun but not worth their price point.
ReplyDeleteEveryone: Thanks for sharing your thoughts on pearl necklaces. It's great reading everyone's opinion on what to get: fake versus real. :)
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Girl: Thanks for the nice words on the banner! :)
No, I would by my pearls from a jeweler.
ReplyDeleteI would never buy glass pearls, but I do often wear cultured/freshwater pearls. Freshwater pearls are REAL they are just cultured. It is nearly impossible to find a pearl necklace made exclusively of 100%NATURAL SEA WATER pearls. Plus, I don't see the point of paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for a necklace! For example, Mikimoto sells a strand of pearls cultured in salt water for 44,000 dollars. Tiffany sells cultured pearl necklaces for between 5 and 45 thousand dollars depending on wether the clasp is gold or silver. Completely naturaly occuring pearls (as in pearls that were formed by an oyster in the ocean, wit out the oyster being implanted with the sand or that are not cultuured or farmed)are EXTREMELY rare, and I doubt more than 10,000 necklaces made exclusively of all naturaly occuring, non- cultured or farmed pearls exist in the world!
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