Value Judgements

I have a large amount of jewelry I'm getting rid of. I've had it for many years, but the truth is that I'm accessory-challenged, so even though I may have myriad options for coordinating cool chunky necklaces with casual tops, I really only wear about 3 plain necklaces with small charms on them.

It doesn't mean I don't like what I have. In fact, a lot of what's there seems like a real find to me. A delicate silver tube chain necklace with turquoise pieces, fabulous 80s-era hoops and bangles, bold beaded natural stone strings, are among the treasures. I invited some friends to come by and grab what they liked from the array.

It reminded me of why you can't assume that you understand what someone else puts a value on. There was little clue as to why some pieces were picked, and some passed over. The pieces I thought would be surefire hits because their chunky boldness were left behind. Others that were made of higher quality materials were also ignored. Each person had their own specific type of jewelry they seemed to gravitate towards. There also were little kids making choices. They were a little easier to predict (Giant flashy plastic beads? Mine!)

Just because you think something is the cat's meow, or empirically worthy based on expensive materials, doesn't mean it'll be worth much to anyone else. And that's ok.