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  • poll: Which would you like to receive has a gift?
    Swarovski starfish necklace : (37 votes)
    59 %
    Tiffany & Co. heart necklace : (17 votes)
    27 %
    Something else (explain) : (9 votes)
    14 %
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    jingle96    May 28, 2010   DW in ARUBA/livin' in VA

    I'm having a hard time deciding which necklace to give my BMs.  The first is a starfish (rep. our Aruba beach wedding) from Swarovski ($80) or the Tiffany & Co. heart necklace ($125, but with employee discount from family member).  Which would you like to receive has a gift?

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    hotchildinthecity    June 12, 2010   New York, NY

    I loveee the starfish!  And it's so cute that it ties in with the wedding without being too obvious!

     
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    Ms. Caniche    September 18, 2010   Orange County, CA

    I love the starfish necklace!  I think it is fun and it fits with your beachy wedding!

     
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    rachel_leigh    May 15, 2010  

    I like the idea of the starfish, but this necklace looks a little bit "mall Claire's" to me, to be honest.  Maybe because of the crystals?  I dunno.  I just think that something that is all silver will be a little more sophisticated looking, but that's just me.

     
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    ejs4y8    June 20, 2009  

    The starfish--it fits in and is cute withotu being over-the-top beachy-cheesy, ya know? It's adorable! And swarovski stuff sparkles like CRAZY

    In real life, swarovski stuff doesn't look 'cheap' like it can in photos. All their stuff is really pretty!

     
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    TaraLynn    August 27, 2010   Philadelphia, Pa

    I love that the starfish goes with your theme, but I am not sure that I love the look of this one and agree with rachel leigh that is doesnt look as classy. Doesnt Tiffanys have a starfish? I am pretty sure they do.

     

    Here I found it! I think its very pretty

    http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=10661315&mcat=148204&cid=287465&search_params=s+5-p+60-c+287465-r+101323338-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

     
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    hotchildinthecity    June 12, 2010   New York, NY

    @TaraLynn: It's also $300! ;o)

     
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    verosara    March 27, 2010   LA, California

    I like the star fish since it would go with the wedding, but I am also a fan of the Tiffany's heart necklace I'm actually wearing it now.  I love how it goes with everything, whereas the star necklace is more of a summery-type of accesory.  So I voted for the heart necklace.

     
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    zippylef    October 30, 2010   Norfolk, UK

    The little starfish is so cute!

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    Starfish...I love going along with themes.

     
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    KIKI82    October 30, 2010   SoCal

    I like both! But would go with the starfish!

     
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    jingle96    May 28, 2010   DW in ARUBA/livin' in VA

    Thanks ladies for your help, I like the honest opinions!  I did feel the same way about the colored crystals, thats why I put this up.  But I swear it looks better in person, even the Fi agreed!  But there's always something about getting the Blue Box!!

    @ Taralynn:  I appreciate you looking for the link...but like hotchildinthecity said...Its $300!!

    @ hotchildinthecity: my thoughts exactly!!

    @ verosara:  Great minds think alike!!

     
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    Ms iPhone    October 23, 2010   Southern California

    I like the starfish 

     
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    sboston06    October 10, 2010   Boston area

    Love the starfish.  I like the Tiffany one too but agree that the price is outrageous.

     
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    VegasBaby    October 2010   Illinois

    I'm not exactly sure of your budget (what the Tiffany discount might be etc) But Zoe Chicco has a beautiful sterling silver star fish for $110.

    Also what about this Tiffany's Palm Tree charm? The charm alone is $125, but maybe with your family discount? And you could get your own inexpensive necklace chain, which sometimes is the majority of the cost?

     
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    Miss Chocolate    July 24, 2010   Texas... Married in California

    The starfish necklace is a cute idea and something that will remind your BM's of your tropical wedding :]

     
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    clarebee    August 21, 2010   Vienna, VA (wedding in Greensboro, GA)

    The starfish one is so fun and unique! I love it because I have never seen anything like it and I feel like it would become my staple piece of jewelry! There are so many beautiful colors that you could wear it with anything!!!

     
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    Chachacha    June 2010   Minneapolis, MN

    I love the starfish. It goes well with your beach wedding and I think it will be more meaningful for your girls. The necklace from Tiffany's is very beautiful but I like the idea of the starfish.

     
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    TaraLynn    August 27, 2010   Philadelphia, Pa

    ok so I was flighty when i came to looking at the price Undecided sorry all. I still think finding an all silver satrfish or something with just clear crystals is the better way to go. Here are a few other options and I promise I looked at the prices

     

    This one is $19.99

    http://www.overstocksilver.com/tiffany-inspired-elsa-peretti-starfish-pendant.html

    this one is $39

    http://www.amazon.com/Eves-Addiction-Sterling-Starfish-Necklace/dp/B000AMY29I

    This one is $29 from Etsy. I am sure you can find other son etsy. I have bought almost everything for my wedding from here

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37555587

    GOOD LUCK!!

     
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    jingle96    May 28, 2010   DW in ARUBA/livin' in VA

    Thanks ladies!  It's settled then, I'll get the starfish!  Thanks for the suggestions TaraLynn & Vegasbaby, I appreciate it-very beautiful pieces!

     
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    sapphirebride    December 31, 2010   Seattle, WA

    I understand that the starfish fits in with your wedding theme so that might be the most appropriate if you think your BMs would like it. I would like the heart necklace so much more though.

     
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    bloodgo1    May 14, 2010   Royal Oak

    I think that the starfish necklace definitely goes with the theme and that would be awesome. However, instead of focusing on that I would think more about whether or not your BMs will wear it much after the wedding. If you're spending that amount of money on it, I'd want to make sure that it is something they would wear often. If so, then I say go for it! :)

     
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    Meowkers    August 27, 2011   Los Angeles, CA

    ditto bloodgo.  focus more on whether these are your BMs' style and less on whether it fits with the wedding.  You want them to wear these after the wedding, (and you're certainly spending a pretty penny on them).  Me personally, I would not wear them.  They are just too cutesy and young for me, (i'm 26).  I'm not into beachy stuff and hearts are just...too cutesy (for me).  Hope this helps.

     
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    jordynrose    October 16, 2010   Las Vegas, NV/Chandler, AZ

    I think the starfish is adorable, and really fits in with your wedding.  However, after the wedding, I would be more inclined to wear the heart necklace.  Really though, you know your BM's style the best.  Which do you seem them wearing in the future?

     

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