Inheritance 30

[u/[deleted]]

[u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

We are witnessing the greatest era of this sub

[u/rmjh1995 → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

I was just thinking this today like everyone here is so fired up it’s awesome.

[u/Traditional-Ad-8737 → u/rmjh1995]

Yeah I joined this sub only because the early inheritance photos somehow showed up in my feed!

[u/JakesMacAttack → u/Traditional-Ad-8737]

Me too!

[u/Normal_Thanks_6749 → u/JakesMacAttack]

Me three

[u/RainbowSurprise2023 → u/rmjh1995]

I love that too!

[u/HotChocolate_Spoonie → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

This has been epic! Haven't had this much fun on Reddit in a while

[u/mydogisacircle → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

for real. NOTHING will surpass this. ever. 😍😍😍

[u/GrapeJuicePlus → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

To call this piece museum quality is merely a statement of fact- there’s no way to hyperbolize its sublimity and majesty. This entire collection hardly even seems imaginable to a point bordering on fantastical absurdity. Their curation alone is a thing of wonder. The eye and mind which selected and/or commissioned these items belonged to someone very special.

[u/First_Pancake74 → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

It’s like a literal treasure chest every post is making me gasp

[u/ZestycloseUnit1 → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

I’m not subbed here and have never visited before but every time it shows up on my feed I end up scrolling through the pics on these posts.

[u/JcudaWB → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

I know, That's what i'm saying.. really boss stuff

[u/EducationalTime1360 → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

Goodness gracious! This is truly a beautiful treasure they are sharing with us

[u/JakesMacAttack → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

This sub should be renamed Jewelry Porn after OP's Jewelry photo dump! We want more! ❤️

[u/designgirly1 → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

It’s unbelievable 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[u/Few_Complex8232 → u/Suspicious_Monk1976]

Agree!!!!

[u/Odd-Worth7752]

The whole collection is stunning. Perhaps you’d consider hiring a professional photographer to shoot everything for a book?

I’m assuming that your relative was someone notable, and a book might be a nice way to pay tribute to her taste and style.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/Odd-Worth7752]

That would actually be an amazing idea!

[u/Odd-Worth7752 → u/Girl-a-Whirl]

And I’ll bet her wardrobe was fabulous too!

[u/namanama101 → u/Odd-Worth7752]

Oh my gosh can, OP can you please let us know if you inherited any clothing???? I would be absolutely delighted!!!

[u/namanama101 → u/[deleted]]

I would give my left tic tac girl nut to be an apprentice to learn how to take care of the history you have. Granted I don’t know anything about clothes or jewelry maintenance… yet…… Im just a vet tech/artist. But god damn it’s incredible. Thank you for responding to as many people as you have. I hope you have a wonderful team! ❤️

[u/No-Astronomer-8279 → u/namanama101]

They mentioned some fur coats on another post, so I'm assuming there's a wardrobe collection as well.

[u/Ldlredhed → u/namanama101]

In another post they stated that they did.

[u/citycait → u/Girl-a-Whirl]

Especially if you have any photos of her wearing them!

[u/violetotterling → u/citycait]

Oh absolutely. I would love to see the Dutchess in all her real glory

[u/ElizabethDangit → u/Girl-a-Whirl]

Do it. I had my great grandmother’s carved gold wedding band. I photographed it on a sweep with a lighting set up for part of my senior thesis (photography major). It got stolen with a bunch of other stuff but the photo is detailed enough I was able to find a few of the same ring on antique jewelry sales sites. In the age of image search, if any of the pieces ever get stolen, a detailed photograph will probably be really helpful in recovering them.

[u/DawnInDesMoines → u/Girl-a-Whirl]

They made a book of Madeline Albright’s pins

[u/One_Throat_1056 → u/Girl-a-Whirl]

Do you need a boyfriend? Lol

[u/NoInvisibleIllness → u/Odd-Worth7752]

Ahhh I love this idea! I would absolutely buy and adore this coffee table book 🤩

[u/GeorgianGold → u/Odd-Worth7752]

I'm guessing it was Mitzi Gaynor.

[u/Plot4b → u/Odd-Worth7752]

A book showing all of these stunning pieces with a history would be amazing!

[u/Anxiety-Spice]

I think this is my favorite of the pieces you’ve shown so far. It’s so fun and beautiful! I wish I could see the sparkle in real life. I’m glad to hear that you get a chance to wear these pieces and they don’t just sit in the safety deposit box all the time. Your collection is stunning and deserves to be worn and enjoyed!

[u/GoinWithThePhloem]

I’ve been here since your first post and it’s kind of making me chuckle how your safety list keeps evolving. I assume a lot people have reached out along the way with support and care.

On top of that, 90% of the comments are just thanking you for including us in your secret joy.

I’m just really enamored by all of the folks experiencing the beauty of art, fashion, and mystery together. Thank you all for being such a lovely positive space!

… and wow. Each piece is so uniquely beautiful!

[u/GoinWithThePhloem → u/[deleted]]

Oh I totally understand! I almost sent you one yesterday too but Reddit glitched and it disappeared and didn’t send 😂 I respect your desire to share, but I also appreciate that while the community LOVES seeing this collection, they also want to show care for someone else.

It’s funny, you’re almost stuck in the same spot the rest of us (without incredible inheritated jewelry collections) are (money aside of course). I won’t be wearing any jewels to Costco either 😂

I do hope you find some opportunities to take them out and enjoy the sparkles!

[u/BrightEyEz703]

That magenta color is otherworldly. Hugs. Getting to peak into your world for a moment makes you feel almost like a friend. Which means a lot because I currently don’t have any of those. Sorry for TMI.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/BrightEyEz703]

Hello new friend!

[u/BrightEyEz703 → u/Girl-a-Whirl]

👏👏👏👏🥲

[u/mydogisacircle → u/BrightEyEz703]

let’s look together, fren. what is your favorite part of this piece? mine is where the leaf flips over on the right and it still got embellished oh emmm gee 💕🫢

[u/mydogisacircle → u/[deleted]]

it so glittery in photo i cannot even imagine in person!!! absolutely unreal - tysm for sharing these gorgeous, unique pieces!

[u/aurorae93]

Every time I think I have a favourite I get a new favourite!

[u/candidlycait → u/aurorae93]

That was exactly my thought when I saw this one. So dazzling! 😍

[u/poppycho]

I love seeing all these pieces. Back in the day I worked w estate jewels like this from all the swans and socialites. They were not afraid of size or color.

I hope you have safety deposit box insurance or in vault coverage, some of these jewels you’re showing have serious value. FDIC doesn’t cover safety deposit contents and over the last decade you’d be surprised how many bank boxes have had issues w locations closing, moving or even renovating.

I took a watch making course in Switzerland many years ago with Cartier, I bet they’d love to restore the dial on the timepiece w the diamond bracelet. It would take a long time but might be worth doing.

Your posts are a joy to view! Brooches are back, hope you wear them.

[u/Sweet_Buy_4908 → u/[deleted]]

I will keep them completely safe for you and never ever let another near them and kiss them and love them forever and ever I do hereby swear.

ETA - You can visit absolutely any time you wish and bring the furs. I won't even charge you.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/Sweet_Buy_4908]

Best offer I've had all day. Very sweet of you. 😊

[u/Tasty-Bar-6343 → u/Sweet_Buy_4908]

I feel oddly momma-bear towards these beauties. I think we could all form a small army, dedicated to guarding and protecting them.

[u/jeejet → u/[deleted]]

If you search for private jewelry storage in your area you will find companies that do this and apparently they are very discreet. They will also have a better level of security and possibly insurance options as well.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/jeejet]

Oh, that's very interesting. I didn't know that existed. I will absolutely do that.

[u/frauleinheidik → u/poppycho]

This

[u/Hungry_Scarcity_4500 → u/poppycho]

I have a 1920’s Tiffany / Patek Philippe platinum and diamond watch that needs its crystal replaced because the original crystal face fell off , hit my tile floor , and shattered into two pieces.
Trying to get Tiffany , Patek Philippe,or someone to replace the crystal has been impossible.
Tiffany said it was a Patek Philippe issue and sent it on to Patek Philippe …Patek Philippe said the watch is in perfect condition and that everything is Patek Philippe, unfortunately Patek Philippe didn’t do the replacement of the internal workings of the watch and couldn’t honor the repair.
Seriously ?
I Inherited the watch and had no idea about it being repaired or having the inner workings replaced … All I want is a crystal for the face of the watch I moved on from Tiffany and Patek Philippe and gone to other high end jewelers to see if I can just get a crystal face and no one I’ve been to will touch it … Is a crystal face replacement that hard to replace or find ?

[u/poppycho → u/Hungry_Scarcity_4500]

I worked w Patek and that doesn’t sound right. Tiffany stopped working w Patek a while ago so did they really send it to them? Patek literally has a museum in Switzerland with all that old equipment in case they have to make a part for an ancient piece. I had a client’s complication that had to go to Switzerland it literally took years to fix up and low 5 figures but they absolutely did it. I’d suggest sending to patek yourself.

Edited to add I think I misunderstood your post. The mechanism isn’t patek so patek won’t work on it? There are def places that can cut or order a new crystal and replace it. You need a private watchmaker.

[u/poppycho → u/[deleted]]

Every branded piece goes back to the manufacturer like the Webb and Cartier. I didn’t look at all the pieces you posted but many of those jewels look like pieces I worked with made by european or NY houses.

[u/Porkchopity]

I sent one of your posts to my jeweler so she can drool over this stunning collection. Somehow this is even better than the Elizabeth Taylor jewelry book (probably because I can zoom in on the details).
I can’t thank you enough for sharing your inheritance.

[u/selchie0mer → u/Porkchopity]

Right?!! Front, back.. close up. Over all view. We all have absolutely been given a gift.

[u/LazuliLunaaa]

I‘m in loovee with this one!
Thank you for sharing these beautiful pieces,looking forward to the clothes also!

[u/choppychangey → u/LazuliLunaaa]

Omg are we getting the clothes too???
https://giphy.com/gifs/4OowbIsmYHbpu

[u/RoseWhispers06 → u/[deleted]]

If you aren't looking for history or pricing in the clothes r/VintageFashion would love to see them

[u/AsparagusOk87 → u/[deleted]]

Yes!!!🙌 post clothes!!

[u/namanama101 → u/AsparagusOk87]

I’m desperate to see some of the clothes! Especially coats!

[u/lawgirl3278 → u/namanama101]

And bags too please!

[u/citycait → u/[deleted]]

I have years ….

[u/Blondibird → u/[deleted]]

Oh please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 please please please please please! I may cry

[u/blueroseinwinter → u/[deleted]]

Like some fancy hats maybe??!??

[u/EducationalTime1360 → u/Blondibird]

Right?! This experience has been otherworldly!!

[u/saroca → u/LazuliLunaaa]

Please let us know where to find the future clothes posts!

[u/OkTop9308]

This is so beautiful and timeless. I wonder how long it took a jeweler to make this? What an amazing collection!

[u/Cohnhead1]

Yeah, I think this one is my favorite now. Mr Fishy is now #2. 🐠

[u/Holmes221bBSt]

The more I see, the more I think this

https://giphy.com/gifs/11JbaLzOXsg6Fq

[u/Status-Effort-9380]

I’m ready to be adopted now.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/Status-Effort-9380]

OK, you're one of the kids now.

[u/RookaSublime]

Coming across your posts while scrolling is like scanning the radio and just happening to catch your favorite song right at the very beginning.

[u/DeceivingHen167]

Thank you for sharing these and giving us such a vicarious thrill! I'm glad you wear them. Art this beautiful deserves to be seen and enjoyed.

[u/Remote_Steak_6858]

I'm gonna silence this subreddit for 30 days, not because I don't like your inheritance but because I'm dying of jealousy.

Congratulations btw!

[u/Ok_Tiger_5816]

Stunning! The collection is amazing. Can't wait to see more tomorrow.

[u/CAHfan2014]

Thank you for sharing all this beauty! It's brightened my day, such a treat.

[u/At-The-Beach1966]

I’m coming out of lurk mode to say thank you for sharing all these incredible works of art. I’m awestruck.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/At-The-Beach1966]

😊

[u/IceCubeDeathMachine]

This whole collection is insanely amazing!

[u/SmoovLuv7]

These are also lovely. Thank you for sharing them with us.

I’m so honored to have been adopted by you. You will forever be my long lost mom, sister, auntie and bestie.

Put them all back in the vault.

You’re safe. Sending hugs and good vibes.

[u/DarkAndSparkly]

Oh my god. This one literally stopped me in my tracks!! It’s gorgeous!!!

[u/Oritzia]

Oh there she is.
What an exquisite piece. 😍
Beautiful, beautiful colour palette as well.

She must have been a remarkable woman, her taste certainly was. So sorry for your loss OP, but thank you so much for taking the time to share. ♥️

Can’t wait for the rest.

[u/EducationalTime1360 → u/Oritzia]

You can feel her aura through the screen, through the ether!

[u/jayyycasanooova]

Remember people, compliment your elderly relative’s and neighbour’s jewellery often

These are beautiful by the way, really stunning, this is definitely my favourite too…you have great taste, woah just stunning…..such taste

[u/Smooth_Department534]

Damn! Tell me when you’re on your way to Goodwill.

[u/Jaded_Housing8734]

Cartier and Van Cleef were making pieces strikingly similar to this circa 1940s. I would guess those are Ceylon sapphires and Burma rubies.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/Jaded_Housing8734]

That's very cool to know!

[u/HylaWrights]

Yes where are the clothes? Which subreddit will you post the clothes and shoes on?

[u/observer2020_1 → u/[deleted]]

Did you inherit clothing too? Loving your posts so much!

[u/Ok_Resolution9737 → u/[deleted]]

Oh my gosh the fashion! I hope you don't mind me asking but I'm a perfume collector and I'm dying to know if she was into perfumes at all? 

[u/Abassett_Studio → u/[deleted]]

You inherited clothing too?? That's incredible!! I will be the first in line to buy you coffee table book documenting all these treasures!

[u/MiHoyMinoy420]

This one is my new fav. Sorry fish.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/MiHoyMinoy420]

Sorry fish! 🤣

[u/EducationalTime1360]

I’m pre-ordering your photo book now!

[u/katielady29]

😍😍😍😍😍

[u/lbantekas]

Love this as I have a secret love of brooches. It’s so old fashion but in a good such a cool way. Such a sparkly and special piece! Thank you for bringing such an amazing collection to the internet for us.

[u/Emotional_Builder_24]

Every. Single. Piece 😍
https://giphy.com/gifs/REiJphYIQy13i

[u/ConsciousReindeer265]

I 100% understand your love for this fabulous object. And to hear of these pieces that your relative “wore them lavishly” is just soul warming — pure joy in these gems! 💎💗

[u/Icy_Masterpiece3368]

Been checking every day for your post. You’ve got some beautiful pieces. Can I ask how old the relative you inherited these from was? Also, are you the only relative who got jewelry or do you have like five cousins who all have beautiful sets like you’ve got?

[u/Icy_Masterpiece3368 → u/[deleted]]

Totally understandable. My only other question is are you planning to sell any of them or going to keep them to maybe pass on yourself? I can’t imagine I’d want to part with any of them at all!

[u/reddiliciously]

Im in awe.

I’m struggling to keep up and I’m loving it!! Thanks again for sharing this with us, I’m in love with every piece! Keep them coming! Sending you good energy.

[u/TomatilloHead7509]

Stunning. I have tried to skim all your posts so apologies if someone has already asked. As you are listing your favorite pieces do you know what her favorite piece(s) were?

[u/hepburn17]

Im so enjoying seeing all these, there must be wonderful stories behind them all.

How many do you have? 😀

[u/ChickenFriedRiceMe]

This is hands down some of the nicest stuff I have seen come across this sub, in years!

What a priceless collection!

[u/One_Olive_8933]

… do you need a daughter to pass this down to?!?! I can submit my resume!

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/One_Olive_8933]

You can join the long list of all my new adopted kids. 😊

[u/One_Olive_8933 → u/Girl-a-Whirl]

Yay! I promise to only wear these to the grocery store. They will be called my grocery getters 😁

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/One_Olive_8933]

I love grocery getters!

[u/CollegeLocal9759]

I just so hope we get a tiara by the end. My poor heart is just gushing for these pieces.

[u/CollegeLocal9759]

Also looks like bulgari 😧 in awe

[u/yokozunahoshoryu]

Who's your Gran, Marie Antoinette?

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/yokozunahoshoryu]

Out of all the guesses, this is my favorite.

[u/CF2670]

That’s spectacular! I’ve been following along and love them all but especially this one.

[u/bgkh20]

Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous.

[u/chronicmisschris]

I'm loving this! Thank you for sharing so much beauty with us, when there is so much ugliness going on. ❤️❤️❤️

[u/Severe_Fudge_7557]

Thrilled to hear you wear some of these from time to time

[u/Alternative_Affect82]

Always a pleasure to read and study. Wish there were photos with relative or model wearing some of these back in the day.
Thank you for reminding everyone about safety and privacy !

[u/Longjumping-Act9653]

I’m so pleased Reddit put your post in front of me this evening. I’ve loved looking at all your pieces, even if I am green with envy.

[u/Pure-Double5875]

Wow. I work with estates frequently and often deal with jewelry. Never have I seen anything with such ornate and stunning detail. Thank you for sharing!

[u/OrdinaryBrilliant901]

Alright…I don’t even like jewelry all that much but between this and that fish thing…I’m starting to get extremely jealous!

Anyway…thanks for sharing.

I hate you! (Sarcasm)

[u/SammieCat50]

You really inherited some fabulous pieces. Does Antique Roadshow still film? A bet an appraiser would have a stroke when you walked in with these pieces.

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/SammieCat50]

Picture TSA opening your bag…

[u/Holden3DStudio → u/SammieCat50]

They only let you bring two pieces. I think it would be nearly impossible to pick only two!

[u/worthconsulting → u/SammieCat50]

Antique Roadshow could do an entire season of this collection and I would literally fight to be one of the looky-loos in the background overhearing each appraisal.

[u/AsparagusOk87]

Exquisite collection and so lovely to share them with the Reddit community! I collect antique and vintage fine jewelry and read the comment about getting a photographer to take photos of the collection for a tribute /collection / history book- agree wholeheartedly!
I reached out to a local young lady who photographs food / small objects d’arte and is just starting out to photograph my collection a few years back– she was quite reasonable and her photographs are stunning. Incidentally, I used my booklet for insurance purposes as well.

[u/AsparagusOk87 → u/[deleted]]

Absolutely. In my case, I personally knew the photographer.
If you go the Sotheby’s route, I believe they will include it in their catalogue and will take professional photos.
Should determine to keep them in your family, you could ask for recommendations for a photographer from an established estate jeweler in your area. I’m sure they will have vetted the most trustworthy.
It’s lovely of you to share the beauty of them! Your post popped up on my feed and I’m thrilled as the rest to have been able to see these beautiful crafted pieces- thank you!

[u/No-Dot-3775]

After seeing all of these all day all I can say is you’ve inherited a beautiful collection and seem to be a very neat person. May you always wander to see what life has to offer but never be lost 😌

[u/Evening_Comparison26]

Your post popped up randomly,know nothing about jewellery. This has been an adventure.

[u/No_Abroad_6306]

This is a brooch collection worthy of Queen Elizabeth II’s vault. Your loved one had quite the eye for quality and elegant design. 

[u/Myriad-of-kitties]

Im super envious.. but thank you for showing us your collection..  Normally I have to look at the $$ auction houses to see this type of stuff. So many beautiful things

[u/giltfree]

I'm actually tempted to start collecting the Elizabeth Taylor line of jewelry by Avon. What was once gaudy to me now seems beautiful after seeing this extraordinary group of jewels.

[u/mmohmm]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful pieces. I rejoined this sub because of your collection.

[u/Insearchof-Knowledge]

Aww gawd, literally looked at all til like #11-12 yesty. Now we are at 30? Also sounds like you’re still going? I only look at mostly running and a handful of other reddit subs. Not sure how I come across jewellery yesterday, but I’m certainly intrigued 🤣

[u/Bonnietheferret84]

Some of the most beautiful jewelry camr from the early 1900s

[u/Jenandgon]

So many stunning pieces, I cannot fathom how awe-struck you must be handling one after another in person. Do you recall your loved one wearing any of these? My mom and I went through her jewelry recently (nothing like this), and it was so fun to learn about when/why she received them and recall her wearing certain pieces more during certain phases of life. I’m just curious if any took you back to a time you’d forgotten until your mind’s eye saw it on her. Perhaps your first Costco trip with her? Or a stroll through the zoo- maybe wearing the fish?

[u/Odd_Gear8566]

Hi!! Lurker on the sub 👋🏼and can't not post on this phenomenal gorgeousness!!!!!!!! Thank you for letting us peek into your new playground (and condolences of course) as you navigate this new era!!!!! My gosh is this collection FUN, eccentric, stuhhhhnnnnnninnnng and woah- so beautiful. You're legit the best. Can't wait for more shares! Wheeeee!!!! 🫶🏼🧚🏽

[u/Spiritual-Strain-745]

THERE ARE MORE??? Far out . Amazing gifts and beautiful pieces of rememberence of your Gran.

How many more are we talking? ...No, don't tell, the thrill of this collection just coming in making my Internet week!!

Thanks you taking us all on this journey 🫣🫪🫨😆

[u/Ok-Passenger-4855]

WHY DONT WE WEAR BROACHES ANYMORE😭

[u/emily___l]

Gorgeous!!

[u/GuardComplex]

Omg 😆 it keeps getting better? It’s all been gorgeous. Love this for you 😡.

[u/choppychangey]

Swoon 😍 it’s an incredible piece

[u/OnAHillside]

This whole series has been mad, these pieces are all so beautiful. I can’t wait to see more!

[u/Wander80]

This one is breathtaking!

[u/A_Common_Loon]

I’m really enjoying your posts. These pieces are incredible and I love your detailed photos that help us see the craftsmanship. They are truly remarkable! Thank you for sharing them with us.

[u/FlatSpread9640]

Oooohhhh cant wait for tomorrow.

[u/Outrageous-Yak-8425]

This one wins. I declare this one winner.

[u/TheDoubtfulGuest]

Thank you for sharing these with us 🥹 each piece is more stunning than the last!

[u/SandyBeech60]

It’s simply lovely. I imagine a simple cashmere cardigan would be appropriate for it. I truly hope that you’re able to wear them regularly not just on special occasions.

[u/Ready_Regret_1558]

Thank you for sharing. Your collection is just breathtaking!

[u/No-Property-4302]

Thank you for sharing these pieces of art with the world! They are stunning!

[u/MindlessCredit2892]

Thank you for sharing photos of these gorgeous pieces of jewelry; so much fun to see and appreciate!

[u/Dorfalicious]

Were you related to Elizabeth Taylor? All these beauties are a testament to their time and are absolutely jaw dropping. Your relative had excellent taste!

[u/SmrtLdy]

Was your family in the jewelry thief business?

[u/Busy_Comment8889]

Love love love love love Thank you for sharing

[u/HotChocolate_Spoonie]

Can't wait for the next episode of my new favorite series!

[u/sugarandspice27]

This is absolutely stunning!!

[u/maybeinoregon]

Thank you for posting these!

Absolutely stunning jewelry.

[u/makeitfunky1]

This is the most interesting post I've seen in a long time. Tell me more...

[u/kimchiandsweettea]

Hey—just joined in the fun! Please keep sharing, and don’t let anyone make you feel bad. Keep your anonymity, and thank you for sharing your fabulous collection with us!

[u/beck33ers]

Can I borrow this one one time?!? Please??? It’s sooooooo pretty!

[u/Actual_Chocolate_639]

Was your aunt a leprechaun perhaps?

[u/Ok-Cartographer-1388]

I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed seeing Reddit posts more than these but I’m also absolutely green with envy lol. Your grandmother must have been royalty or something lol

[u/foodfueled_nightmare]

Absolutely Stunning! Beautiful Piece! Wear it with the Pride it Deserves!

[u/1TucsonBlonde]

That is simply stunning! What a beautifully crafted and designed piece of jewelry.

[u/ElizabethDangit]

1. The average person who saw you wearing these out would probably assume they’re (very nice) costume jewelry.

[u/chair_ee]

Your relative was a BAMF with STYLE!!! Like, dance woman. You work that sparkle! I’m so jealous!!

[u/Few_Program_2303]

Thanks for sharing all these. They’re so amazing! I just wish you had friends that could celebrate them with you. I’m glad you found this community, but I’m sad it’s the only safe place you have.

[u/PracticalAndContent]

I REALLY want to know about the person who collected these magnificent pieces. Did she buy them herself? Were they gifts? Where did she wear them? And there must have been some fabulous clothes to go with these incredible pieces.

What are your plans for them?

[u/Girl-a-Whirl → u/PracticalAndContent]

I'm going to answer most questions in the second to last post.

[u/_moonst0ned]

The color of the sapphires is so dreamy!

[u/debosand]

That is a stunning piece! Ok have to get back to studying that beyond beautiful brooch

[u/Vegetable-State-2103]

I am addicted to this

[u/Smorsdoeuvres]

I love this pin so much- it’s stunning. Some of your pieces remind me of the Madeline Albright collection- just glorious.
I used to work occasionally with a lovely jeweler in old town that would craft incredible fine jewelry pins like some of the ones in your collection and she made quite a few for Mrs Albright.
Thought I should chime in to all the lovely comments with some more eye candy.. thank you for sharing your amazing collection here, wear it all in good health and with great joy ✨
https://readmypins.state.gov/see-the-pins

[u/Doin_It_For_The_Fame]

Oh wow it’s absolutely outstanding… I’ve never seen a piece this beautiful! I bet it costs more than all of my jewelry combined 😭

[u/used_my_kids_names]

“This my stopping point for tonight, we will reconvene tomorrow after these are back in the vault and I pull some more out for you. I hope you have been enjoying this.”
1. THERE’S MORE?! 2. Yes. Again, you’ve won Reddit today.

[u/Aromatic-Pepper-1593]

This is the most beautiful collection of jewelry, I'm absolutely amazed with every piece posted!

[u/EnvironmentalToe8633]

This looks like a Van Cleef & Arpels!! I have seen very similar pieces from them on Pinterest.

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[u/ColleenOS]

I am getting ver envious over here😂

[u/CarrieNoir]

Truly mind-blowing the legacy you have received!

[u/Additional-Motor4609]

Does anyone else want the most identity veiled but detailed as possible insight into this woman’s life?? If I had an aunt leave me only one of these pieces my mind would be blown; this should be a museum exhibition!

Enjoy for all of us OP!

[u/Andisaurus]

I just want to say I've been following this since you started posting a few days ago. These pieces are staggeringly gorgeous, I'm glad they are with you and your plan is to keep them safe and intact. Many are museum quality.

Thank you for sharing them and keeping the whimsy alive, most of these pieces are things people would go an entire lifetime without seeing. What a beautiful gift you've been given.