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Question: Girls, would u rather own so many fake jewelry or have one or two expensive ones?

Answer: one but really good
one but really good

Answer: a handful of fake jewelry and one great expensive one.
a handful of fake jewelry and one great expensive one.

Answer: lots of fake, I don't care about brand names or ...
lots of fake, I don't care about brand names or prices gotta have varity

Answer: Fake! They look better than the real ones, sometimes. ...
Fake! They look better than the real ones, sometimes. Besides, I'd rather be wearing a worthless, cheap peice of string tied in a knot aroundwrist bybff from camp than a brand-name bracelet. Sometimes the average piece of junk is far more valuable to us than all the diamond-encrusted necklaces in the world.

Answer: Deffenatly have one or two expensive once then bunch of fake ...
Deffenatly have one or two expensive once then bunch of fake ones!!!!! Thats for sure......

Answer: I don't have fake jewelry. A lot of the pieces I have ...
I don't have fake jewelry. A lot of the pieces I have were given to me, they last longer and have more memories associated.

Answer: I would rather own tons of fake jewelry cause I would have a ...
i would rather own tons of fake jewelry cause I would have a big variety to chose from in the morning when I get dressed, but the jewelry has top look so what real, not like big plastic stuff.

Answer: lots of fake. I lose stuff all the time...unless the 2 ...
lots of fake. I lose stuff all the time...unless the 2 really expensive ones were really special, from someone important.

Answer: Well, I would rather own a bunch of fake jewelry only if it ...
Well, I would rather own a bunch of fake jewelry only if it looks presentable and kind of real. If it looks extremely fake, I would like to have one or two expensive ones. It depends on where you're going and where you live. It also depends on the type of jewelry. I hope this helps! Happy holidays, and good luck!

Answer: lots of fake. the way I break and lose jewlery, i'd be ...
lots of fake. the way I break and lose jewlery, i'd be sick tostomach if I lost something expensive. plus, quantity allows for look versatility

Answer: A few nice real pieces that are simple classic designs will ...
A few nice real pieces that are simple classic designs will go a long way. For example, small diamond solitaire earrings can take you from work, play to formal. Think quality; not quantity. Plus cheap stuff breaks.

Answer: I don't really know i have both guess watch. swarowski ...
i don't really know i have both guess watch. swarowski crystal bracelet but then again I love to wearsurf jewlerry made of wooden beads n shells etc. WOOT go the aussie surf :D

Answer: I don't care much for jewelry but I do wear it once in a ...
I don't care much for jewelry but I do wear it once in a while so maybe one two expesive ones couldnt hurt! =}

Answer: I dont get it bc I have ALOT of expensive/real jewelery and ...
i dont get it bc I have ALOT of expensive/real jewelery and fake lol

Answer: lots fake jewelry that looks real and not cheap
lots fake jewelry that looks real and not cheap

Answer: I would rather have da fake jewelry becuz I love...
I would rather have da fake jewelry becuz I loveaccessories...

Answer: DEFINITELY one or two expenisive ones....I have a really ...
DEFINITELY one or two expenisive ones....I have a really pretty diamond ring and I've gotten more compliments on that than allother jewelry put together....so one nice, simple piece makes a bigger statement than lots of flashy fake stuff :)

Answer: I love costume jewelry, so I like the cute rings that match ...
I love costume jewelry, so I like the cute rings that match alloutfits; but one expensive one is really nice if it has special meaning.

Answer: I'd rather have the expensive. That fake stuff is a ...
I'd rather have the expensive. That fake stuff is a waste of money. It breaks easily and often you can tell it's not real.

Answer: Fake because it's cheaper and can be replaced.
Fake because it's cheaper and can be replaced.

Answer: This is not an either/or question. The answer as far as I ...
This is not an either/or question. The answer as far as I am concerned is BOTH. A few expensive items, for special occassions, and costume jewelry (no jewelry is FAKE it's all jewelry) for the daily attire.

Answer: expensive b/c u can get laughed at for being a poser
expensive b/c u can get laughed at for being a poser

Answer: 1st one. Why have 2 when you can have more??
1st one. Why have 2 when you can have more??

Answer: Lots of fake. You can get so many pretty designs and ...
Lots of fake. You can get so many pretty designs and they're cheaper so if you lose them they can be replaced easily.

Answer: id rather real jewelry fake stuff turns color and gives me a ...
id rather real jewelry fake stuff turns color and gives me a rash plus the fake stuff will break faster a you'll be constantly buying new costume jewelry. I like stuff that lasts and if you buy a good piece of real silver or gold those could go with any outfit and will last for years. I still have earrings and bracelets from when I was eight.

Answer: real!!!!!!!!!!!! fake????????? ewwwwwwwwww ewwwwwwwwwww ...
real!!!!!!!!!!!! fake????????? ewwwwwwwwww ewwwwwwwwwww ewwwwww r u serious? gross!?!?!? I mean y on earth would u bye fake????????????

Answer: On or two really good pieces.
On or two really good pieces.

Question: did you ever recieve fake jewelry for your birthday or as a gift in general?
tell me about it.

Answer: yeah. so what?
yeah. so what?

Answer: Yeah, didn't really apperciate it either whenskin ...
Yeah, didn't really apperciate it either whenskin turned a different color.

Answer: yes, a big gold herring bone that was so nottaste. fake? ...
yes, a big gold herring bone that was so nottaste. fake? don't know...didn't really look at it THAT MUCH! my dad bought it for me when I was like...16 or 17! years ago!!!!! i still laugh at that big sucker!

Answer: Yeah, I've gotten some really cheap ass jewelry in...
Yeah, I've gotten some really cheap ass jewelry inday. I'm always very appreciative when I receive it and I always act happy...but if you don't have the money to buy a quality piece get something else! I'm not looking for Tiffany, but I want something original--not a plain silver necklace or some plastic thing from Claire's. I personally love jewelry from antique shops. It's a ton cheaper than traditional stores and it's almost always unique and original. If I was going to give advise I'd tell someone without a lot of cash to go to an antique store. Just today I saw some Opal sets for under $100. I would hate getting some plain 'ol thing from Macy's--they're all the same and every girl with a cheap-o has one. My jewelry should be like me--one of a kind.

Answer: yes fromex-boyfriend, He was such a cheap bast***!
yes fromex-boyfriend, He was such a cheap bast***!

Answer: Yup, for17th b-day. I got a fake gold necklace from...
Yup, for17th b-day. I got a fake gold necklace fromboyfriend. I had a severe allergic reaction to the base metal - I broke out in hives & had trouble breathing.

Answer: nope, but would be pissed if I did.
nope, but would be pissed if I did.

Answer: no, but I gave a girl in junior high school a fake gold ...
no, but I gave a girl in junior high school a fake gold necklace and her neck got irritated.

Answer: NO, I don't play that iish.
NO, I don't play that iish.

Question: do they sell fake piercing jewelry at claires/ardenes?

Answer: Ive seen some tongue/labret/eyebrow/and belly button ...
Ive seen some tongue/labret/eyebrow/and belly button piercings at the Claires where I live :D

Answer: yeah I have seen some at ICING (made by claires) so Claires ...
yeah I have seen some at ICING (made by claires) so Claires probably has them

Answer: Claire's-yes
Claire's-yes

Answer: Yeah at Claire's. They have the really dark purple tag. ...
Yeah at Claire's. They have the really dark purple tag. The tags represent if they are for peirced ears or not. The regular purple is for peirced and the really dark (kinda blue) is for ears that aren't. ?

Question: did I buy fake jewelry ?
i bought my best friend a little gold bracelet for her baby and I pasid 40 dollars for it half off but when I went to looking at it I noticed it didnt say 10k or 14k but it said 417 on it whats that mean or it may have been 473 or 713 I know that means its fake or real or silver or something I just cant remember

Answer: If you take it to an independant jewler, they will most ...
If you take it to an independant jewler, they will most likeley be willing to help you out and take a look at it and tell you weather it is real or not. I did that once and wasn't charged a penny, something you might try.

Answer: why dont u take it to a jewler , and they can tell u exactly ...
why dont u take it to a jewler , and they can tell u exactly what it means

Answer: 473 is a stamp used on 10kt gold in europe maybe italy it is ...
473 is a stamp used on 10kt gold in europe maybe italy it is real gold

Answer: 417 is equivalent to 10K in the karat purity scale. 10K ...
417 is equivalent to 10K in the karat purity scale. 10K would mean that 10 parts out of 24 in the alloy are pure gold, namely: 10/24=0.417 Read more about karat scale, gold alloys and stamps injewelry information page at: http://sarit-jewelry.com/Info.html

Question: how can I distinguish fake gold jewelry from real gold jewelry?

Answer: fake gold usually tarnishes and is lackluster and ...
fake gold usually tarnishes and is lackluster and dull. and if you wear fake cold it can sometimes leave a green mark on your skin

Answer: If it is a jewelry piece it will have some sort of mark as ...
If it is a jewelry piece it will have some sort of mark as to its karat value (purity) and if it is plated or solid. If it is marked with a number followed by a "k" with no letters after, it is assumed to be a solid gold alloy, unless the number is 24 which is pure gold. Most jewelry is not solid 24 k as the metal is too soft and will easily damage. Always buy your gold from a reputable jeweler to assure you are getting exactly what you are paying for. Most will inspect a gold item and tell you what the markings mean. The same is true when buying coins, reputable dealers will back your purchase.There are some frauds selling reissued and just plain fake coins. Professional coin gradings are done by only a few companies so a graded coin is usually your best bet. Gold bullion has markings from the maker and are not easily faked. Common bullion denominations can easily be checked for size and weight. Gold nuggets are almost never pure 24 k. Usually the purest run about 22 k. A simple scratch test will reveal a fake or plated nugget. There are various test kits on the market including a non-destructive gold testing pen which will verify surface gold purity. There are also acid type tests which will quickly reveal "fake gold".

Answer: get like a magnet - thats whatdad does; & if it picks ...
get like a magnet - thats whatdad does; & if it picks it up, then it's fake & if not, then you're good.

Answer: Spray perfume on it .. if the color fades then it's ...
Spray perfume on it .. if the color fades then it's fake

Answer: best bet is the magnet test take a magnet and grab the ...
best bet is the magnet test take a magnet and grab the jewelry if it grabs it its not real or pawn shops test for free with acid test

Question: How do you determine a real cameo from a fake? (Cameo is a type of jewelry)?
My wife found a beautiful cameo at an antique store that she wants to buy. I don't mind buying her something nice but I'm the type of person who will get super mad if I find out that it was a fake.

Answer: Real cameos are carved from a single piece of stone, and ...
Real cameos are carved from a single piece of stone, and fakes have a carving glued onto a base. It can be very hard to tell with the naked eye, so if you have any doubts a jeweler should check it out.


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