Fake jewelry-would you be upset

[TLSnell1981]

The newer ones aren’t having that issue. Supposedly won’t but time will tell. My wife wears several, the biggest problem is at airport screening, they just pull you off to the side and use a wand.

Gold, platinum and/or silver should not set off scanners at the airport. Personally I’ve never had that be an issue.

 

[White Cat]

Gold, platinum and/or silver should not set off scanners at the airport. Personally I’ve never had that be an issue.

It doesn’t always but it did last time.

 

[kyton]

Gold, platinum and/or silver should not set off scanners at the airport. Personally I’ve never had that be an issue.

Just set off scanners the other week - three gold bracelets on one arm (one fairly hefty charm bracelet) plus a silver necklace that again has a bit of weight. I’m now getting to the stage of carrying my jewellery in my backpack until I now clear security - when I’m sitting in the airport lounge I put it all on.

 

[TLSnell1981]

Just set off scanners the other week - three gold bracelets on one arm (one fairly hefty charm bracelet) plus a silver necklace that again has a bit of weight. I’m now getting to the stage of carrying my jewellery in my backpack until I now clear security - when I’m sitting in the airport lounge I put it all on.

Wow! I wear a watch, heavy bracelet, necklace with a medal, earrings and 5 rings..my standard daily wear. They are all at least 14k gold. I have never set off scanners.

 

[Lady Gaga]

My questions are, did he try to pass it off to you as the real deal?
And - once you realized that it was a fake, did you discuss this with him?

Honestly, this is like something out of a Hallmark movie - tense scene between the 2 main characters, longing/frustrated/misunderstood glances and nothing is said between the both of them... until 2 minutes left before the movie concludes.

I'm one of those people who just tackles the situation head on and would have asked. But I also hate jewelry, so my husband knows better than to buy me anything.

OP - JUST ASK HIM!

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[Imzadi]

Yes, the one on the left

You still didn't answer the questions 3/4 of the posters asked: How was it presented? As though it was the real thing? Did he not say anything at all about it being real or fake, that he just presented something that he knew would make you happy and you assumed it would be real until you picked it up? Did your partner know it is a fake and unfortunately spent the $7500on what he thought was authentic jewelry? Or did he not know how much the real one costs and when he happened on one, he thought it was the real thing and simply bought it?

I also have to wonder what the income range of your partner is for you to immediately think he spent $7500 on a Cartier bracelet instead of a knockoff? The income range I am in I would naturally assume I was given a Target or Zales level knockoff unless told - a couple times - it was an authentic Cartier bracelet.

 

[Imzadi]

Honestly, this is like something out of a Hallmark movie - tense scene between the 2 main characters, longing/frustrated/misunderstood glances and nothing is said between the both of them... until 2 minutes left before the movie concludes

Wow! 'Lady Gaga' watches Hallmark movies!

 

[The Iron Giant]

You still didn't answer the questions 3/4 of the posters asked: How was it presented? As though it was the real thing? Did he not say anything at all about it being real or fake, that he just presented something that he knew would make you happy and you assumed it would be real until you picked it up? Did your partner know it is a fake and unfortunately spent the $7500on what he thought was authentic jewelry? Or did he not know how much the real one costs and when he happened on one, he thought it was the real thing and simply bought it?

I also have to wonder what the income range of your partner is for you to immediately think he spent $7500 on a Cartier bracelet instead of a knockoff? The income range I am in I would naturally assume I was given a Target or Zales level knockoff unless told - a couple times - it was an authentic Cartier bracelet.

She did mention that she knew it was fake due to the clasp and the weight so I’m guessing the giver did not disclose that it wasn’t real.

 

[jalapeno_pretzel]

I would prefer not to be gifted jewelry of either fake or non-fake origin.

 

[RoseColored97]

If it was passed off as real, yes I would be upset at being lied to.

Off topic - I don't understand the appeal of "permanent" jewelry. I can't even leave stud earrings in longer than just during the day. They have to come off at night. I think I would end up panicking if I couldn't get jewelry off easily.

 

[ronandannette]

If it was passed off as real, yes I would be upset at being lied to.

Off topic - I don't understand the appeal of "permanent" jewelry. I can't even leave stud earrings in longer than just during the day. They have to come off at night. I think I would end up panicking if I couldn't get jewelry off easily.

Me too. I don't even sleep with my wedding rings.

 

[Lady Gaga]

Wow! 'Lady Gaga' watches Hallmark movies!

Oh yes, I do! LOL

I must fess up to being a lurker on your Hallmark Movies thread!

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

We have a Halmark Movie thread??

I need to check that out!

 

[MamaMermaid]

OP, we need more info. How long have you known the giver? Do you think he is trying to "fool" you? Have you mentioned being ok with fakes/balking at the price of jewelry?

Honestly, I wouldn't mind if my husband got me a fake piece BUT he knows that's something I'd be content with.

 

[LoveDaisy]

If it was passed off as real, yes I would be upset at being lied to.

Off topic - I don't understand the appeal of "permanent" jewelry. I can't even leave stud earrings in longer than just during the day. They have to come off at night. I think I would end up panicking if I couldn't get jewelry off easily.

Off topic - it’s funny you say that my first thought was it reminds me of handcuffs and I didn’t see the appeal.

 

[happily single]

You still didn't answer the questions 3/4 of the posters asked: How was it presented? As though it was the real thing? Did he not say anything at all about it being real or fake, that he just presented something that he knew would make you happy and you assumed it would be real until you picked it up? Did your partner know it is a fake and unfortunately spent the $7500on what he thought was authentic jewelry? Or did he not know how much the real one costs and when he happened on one, he thought it was the real thing and simply bought it?

I also have to wonder what the income range of your partner is for you to immediately think he spent $7500 on a Cartier bracelet instead of a knockoff? The income range I am in I would naturally assume I was given a Target or Zales level knockoff unless told - a couple times - it was an authentic Cartier bracelet.

Sorry, I’ve been working all day. Believe me..he could afford the real one. We’ve been together on and off for 8 years.
he is currently Covid quarantining and being moody. He left it at my house, crudely wrapped. He sent me a message telling me to enjoy the Cartier Braclet and to “let it grow on me”. I’m honestly stumped if he thinks it’s legit. Of course I will ask him when I see him face to face.
I will say it is a very good knock off.

 

[happily single]

OP, we need more info. How long have you known the giver? Do you think he is trying to "fool" you? Have you mentioned being ok with fakes/balking at the price of jewelry?

Honestly, I wouldn't mind if my husband got me a fake piece BUT he knows that's something I'd be content with.

We’ve dated on and off for 8 years. He can definitely afford the real deal. We never discussed the purchase of any jewelry except for a stunning ring he purchased, at my request, 6 years ago. I honestly don’t know if he knows it’s fake or not. His family was just visiting from another country. Prior to gifting me the braclet he was telling me stories of all the gold his niece received for her birthday. When I received the braclet I just assumed it was purchased at the same time her jewelers was purchased.

 

[DLgal]

We’ve dated on and off for 8 years. He can definitely afford the real deal. We never discussed the purchase of any jewelry except for a stunning ring he purchased, at my request, 6 years ago. I honestly don’t know if he knows it’s fake or not. His family was just visiting from another country. Prior to gifting me the braclet he was telling me stories of all the gold his niece received for her birthday. When I received the braclet I just assumed it was purchased at the same time her jewelers was purchased.

You should probably ask him if he knows it's a fake. Maybe he doesn't? He could have been swindled. He would probably want to know that.

 

[White Cat]

Sorry, I’ve been working all day. Believe me..he could afford the real one. We’ve been together on and off for 8 years.
he is currently Covid quarantining and being moody. He left it at my house, crudely wrapped. He sent me a message telling me to enjoy the Cartier Braclet and to “let it grow on me”. I’m honestly stumped if he thinks it’s legit. Of course I will ask him when I see him face to face.
I will say it is a very good knock off.

I have seen knock offs from the Middle East that are actually 22k where as Cartier uses 18k. The ones I saw were crude and obvious fakes. But there are good non gold fake Love Bracelets and Juste Un Clou bracelets as well.

 

[hrhdhd]

Does it look cheap? If it doesn't no.

I would be more upset if he spent thousands of $ on a piece of jewelry.

He knows that I don't want him to spend a lot on flowers, either. A grocery store bouquet or simple plant are perfect.

I've told my DH not to buy me grocery store flowers. I'd rather not have a bouquet at all than those.