It Cheers Me Up!

my charm bracelet

@bluesa (15022)

Johannesburg, South Africa

October 21, 2015 6:53am CST

Today I put on one of my favourite pieces of jewellery for summer. My charm bracelet. It is not made of gold or diamonds, but it cheers me up. It has round little crystals, some wooden beads, a small silver little cross, small silver sandals, made by a friend with the words 'made with heart and sole', inscribed on the bottom of them, a small silver fish from my trip to the coast, and a big bauble heart with a pink rose on it, plus a few other charms that make me smile. It also jingle jangles merrily each time I move my wrist. I have taken a photo of it to share with you all. Do you have a favourite piece of jewellery, that is not made of gold or diamonds? I know my Dad always wears his watch that has a big leather strap, that my Mom bought him. So, everyone, what is your favourite piece of jewellery? Or do you not like wearing jewellery at all?

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

21 Oct 15

Personal Photo LadyDuck

As it is pretty hard to describe one of my favorite jewels, I took a picture. It's a very simple necklace, made in copper and enamel.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

21 Oct 15

@LadyDuck that is lovely Anna. Nice and simple.

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@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

21 Oct 15

@LadyDuck That's very unusual Anna, no wonder you love it.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Oct 15

That is a lovely necklace! That vibrant colour from the copper stands out.

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@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

21 Oct 15

That's a really lovely bracelet Catherine. I especially like the sandals, so sweet. I'm not a great one for jewellery, but do love earrings. I haven't got a particular favourite though.

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@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

21 Oct 15

@bluesa I think I must have about 50 pairs. I didn't get my ears pierced until I was 64, when my daughter in law bought me some, not realising. (I always wore clip-ons). So I felt obliged to get them done as they were lovely earrings.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Oct 15

Thank you, Janet. I am also extra fond of the little sandals. Bracelets are my go to jewellery item, because I can only wear clip on earrings (my ears would not heal after piercing, they said my ear lobes are too thick) and necklaces seem to not sit comfortably around my neck. You must have a wonderful collection of earrings.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

22 Oct 15

In my younger days I had a whole lot of artificial jewellery. I used to wear bangles almost covering my forehand. Your bracelet is quite charming what with all those trinkets put together.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

22 Oct 15

I also when I was young, used to wear a lot of bracelets, they were called glitter bangles, they were thin bangles and I would wear about ten :-). Thank you, each little trinket on it is a memory of something.

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@sofssu (23660)

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21 Oct 15

I have several pieces of jewelry which are my favorites. I never take off my wedding and engagement rings. the engagement ring is a diamond one. I have a pair of diamond earrings which are so pretty and a gift from my husband.. i love them.. A ring from my mother - a beautiful diamond again all are my favorites. I also have a saffire bracelet set in gold which I love, this was the last gift from my father on my twelfth birthday. He passed on the next year before my birthday. It doesn't fit me anymore.. I still have it.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Oct 15

Those sound like some stunning pieces, especially since they are wrapped in love. I am sorry your Dad passed on, while you were so young, I can only imagine how much you cherish that bracelet from him.

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@PainsOnSlate (21845)

• Canada

23 Oct 15

That is lovely and the sandles are so cute. My favorite braclet is one my sister gave to me. She gave me two so I could use the beads in my art but I loved them so much I kept it to wear and gave the other to my best friend. I love the colors.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

23 Oct 15

Thank you, each has a story :-). Those are gorgeous bracelets, such vibrant colours those beads are!

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@DeborahDiane (40843)

• Laguna Woods, California

21 Oct 15

Yes, I have a piece of jewelry that shows an ocean scene. I love to wear it!

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Oct 15

That must be a beautiful, colourful piece.

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@buenavida (9984)

• Sweden

4 Nov 15

I hardly ever wear any jewellery, and mine is not expensive.. I prefer shawls with some color that makes me look a bit healthier and maybe some kind of brooch to brighten up my clothes. I changed the gold rings of my mom and my own wedding rings to a nice necklace and later gave it to my niece.. I made a couple of bracelets on a sort of school and they were made in a style that is used in Lapland, Northern Sweden. It is Sami craft and here is a site with some instructions.. I am not sure if I have ever used them..

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@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

4 Nov 15

I don't have expensive jewelry either. I always discourage my husband when he wants to give me expensive ones. I prefer to wear simple jewelry and yes, shawls of various colors I also do love... for they add glamour

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

4 Nov 15

Shawls and brooches can add to an outfit. Thank you for the site, I am not good at making jewellery, but, I might try it.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

4 Nov 15

@salonga , I also prefer simple jewellery :-). Shawls can definitely add colour and flair to any outfit.

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@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

21 Oct 15

I used to love my rings, but I don't really wear jewellry any more.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

22 Oct 15

I am always cooking or baking, so rings get in the way, and I rarely wear them.

@1hopefulman (45111)

• Canada

3 Nov 15

I have no jewelry. I wear no jewelry. I am not against it. I'm just fine without it. When I was married I always wore my wedding ring.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

3 Nov 15

My Dad also only wears his ring and the watch from my Mom, otherwise he is also not bothered about jewellery.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

21 Oct 15

I think it is my wedding band. We bought new ones for our 25th anniversary and I still really like it.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Oct 15

I can understand why that would be your favourite piece of jewellery, it symbolizes so much. :-)

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@wiLLmaH (8801)

• Singapore, Singapore

23 Oct 15

I only have a stud earrings and my weeding ring and engagement ring. I am not fond of jewelries. :)

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@wiLLmaH (8801)

• Singapore, Singapore

26 Oct 15

@bluesa It reminds a lot of happy memories :)

@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

23 Oct 15

An engagement and wedding ring are the most precious of jewellery pieces. :-)

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

21 Oct 15

That is beautiful. I'm not much of a jewellery person, but have a few simple and inexpensive pieces I wear from time to time.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Oct 15

Thank you, Val. I have mostly bracelets, nothing too fancy, and a few clip on earrings, plus a watch I wear now and then. I'm glad you have some favourites you wear from time to time. :-)

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

21 Oct 15

its lovely - I dont wear much - only my wedding/engagement ring which is one now, and my two copper/brass bracelets, plus my gold cross around my next - its very fine - BUT when i dress up, I have plenty of pretty earings , pearls and marbies, clip on as I dont have holes - as well as some Kruger coins pendants and some pearls my granny gave me. My girls love to wear dress jewelry - on special days

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Oct 15

Thank you, Lany. I also wear clip on earings, I have to, because my ear lobes are too thick and so when I tried to pierce my ears they would not heal. You have a wonderful collection by the sounds of it, especially those pearls from your Gran, priceless.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

21 Oct 15

@bluesa I feel like a million bucks when i wear them -

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Oct 15

@Inlemay , beautiful photo, they are lovely and with the sentiment attached to them, even more so.

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@ria1606roy (2797)

• Kolkata, India

4 Nov 15

I like jewelry that goes with my outfits, it need not always be gold or diamond or silver. Sometimes wooden earrings, or beaded necklace goes the best with it. I find your charm bracelet.....well.....very charming

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

4 Nov 15

Yes, jewellery does not always have to be diamonds or gold to add to an outfit. Thank you for thinking my charm bracelet is charming. :-)

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@ria1606roy (2797)

• Kolkata, India

5 Nov 15

@bluesa you're very welcome. Keep up the awesome hobby!

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@dpk262006 (58679)

• Delhi, India

5 Nov 15

Your bracelet appears awesome and it does not contain any gold or diamond but wooden beads etc., yet it looks beautiful. Moreover, it has been made by your friends, so it becomes special for you. I am not much found of jewelry or say wearing rings or gold chains etc., though I love to wear wrist watch to keep myself update about time.

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@dpk262006 (58679)

• Delhi, India

6 Nov 15

@bluesa - Its simple yet it looks beautiful and I hope when you wear it, it enhances your beauty. Yes, a wrist watch is not only a good accessory to wear but it keep reminding you about time and you will agree that time is essence in life.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

5 Nov 15

Yes, my bracelet is simple but full of meaning :-). Thank you for thinking it looks beautiful. A watch is a great piece to wear because it can look good and is useful.

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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)

• Greece

29 Oct 15

I make my own cheap jewellery and one of my favourite pieces is a necklace which has a shell with a small pearl attached inside. the shell I found and the pearl was from a broken necklace. I want to try my hand at bracelets and I like the one you photographed very much, it is full of memories.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

29 Oct 15

Thank you. Your necklace sounds lovely, I think a shell and a pearl would go nicely with a summer dress.

@GreatMartin (23670)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

3 Nov 15

The only jewelry I have left is a diamond ring made for me in 1956--I was told if I ever took it off I would die so I still have it though I sold all my 'things' a decade ago.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

3 Nov 15

Oh my goodness, that is strange about that ring. Better that you have kept it. Most of my jewellery is crystal or beads.

@mom210 (9170)

• United States

6 Nov 15

Right now, I have a couple pieces given to me by the kids and I rotate between them. I try not to wear anything to precious or expensive, it will get lost or broken.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

7 Nov 15

I think it is lovely your kids have given you jewellery, that makes the pieces extra special. I can understand you being careful with anything too expensive.

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@sherryeb (580)

• Duncan, Arizona

4 Dec 15

Aside from my wedding set my favorite jewelry is a petite pair of earrings and necklace my husband gave me on Valentine's Day 15 years ago that are hearts inlaid with diamonds and sapphires.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

4 Dec 15

Those sound like really lovely pieces, I love the blue of a sapphire.

@jillybean1222 (6406)

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26 Oct 15

honestly, i don't wear a lot of jewelry, though i do love it. i just don't take the effort to do it on a regular basis

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

26 Oct 15

I only wear jewellery when I need a bit of cheering up or when I go out to a fancy place.

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