16 People Shared Their Favorite Pieces of Jewelry That Are Simply Unique

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Sometimes rings, earrings and bracelets are more than just jewelry. And it doesn’t matter whether they are made of precious metals or plastic. Because jewelry can be precious to us not because of its material value, but as a memorable item given to us by someone important.

1. “The wedding ring had worn out in 20 years, that’s what we did to it.”

“The jeweler and I redesigned it, adding diamonds from another ring. It turned out to be a fantastic job.”

2. “I’m helping my mom organize her jewelry and I’m stuck on this unusual ring. Can anyone identify it?”

  • Paloma Picasso began designing jewelry for Tiffany in 1980. To me, it looks totally genuine. Your mom has great taste. © possumhicks / Reddit

3. “Got engaged back in November! Free-form shaped blue topaz in a rare hue. Obsessed with the unique shape.”

4. “Any idea what these citrines are worth? My grandfather bought them in Brazil 60 years ago.”

Don’t sell them, they’re beautiful. Gift them to the women in your life so they can have a piece of jewelry made. © Colbyzmum / Reddit

5. “Husband bought me diamond earrings when our daughter was born 24 years ago. I had my jeweler make matching mother and daughter rings.”

6. “The ring belonged to my boyfriend’s great-aunt. I don’t know if it’s precious, but either way it looks cool and unique.”

7. “This is a tourmaline that my mom wanted to pass off as an emerald when I was a kid. I will add this stone and a few more diamonds to my engagement ring for my anniversary.”

8. “Just wanted to show off this beautiful emerald ring. My grandmother bought it for her 20th wedding anniversary. It’s going to be a family heirloom.”

9. “Restored my grandmother’s wedding ring. White gold, 18 carat, art deco style. Replaced scratched garnets.”

10. “After my mom passed, I got to keep her junk jewelry box, which I got to play dress up with as a little girl.”

11. “My great-grandmother bought this ring in 1930.”

Stunning! Looks like aquamarine with marcasite along the sides.

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12. “Waited a month for this piece! I absolutely love it! It’s the first piece I’ve bought for myself in a LONG time!”

Mother of Pearl and silver(?) 4 leaf clover bracelet in the style of Van Cleef and Arpels (the OG piece would be around $10 - 12k if in white gold).

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13. “17 years and I still adore this ring. Looks just as good as the day I received it.”

14. “18K diamond Gucci earrings I found in a tag sale junk bin! I didn’t know they were real until I got them home!”

The diamonds are not 18 carats, they're probably not more than 1ct each (18cts would be too big for ur ears!). The gold is what's most likely 18k.

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15. “When I was a kid I’d play dress up with my mom’s stuff and used to wear this along with matching necklace.”

16. “My friend was sure the ring was costume jewelry and gave it to her 4-year-old daughter.”

“My guts were telling me that it was a special piece. So, we took it to a jeweler, and he said it was strontium titanate, which is an artificial gemstone.”

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Please note: This article was updated in July 2025 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit inga_kaboom / Reddit

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