Welcome to How to Afford Nice Things, a new So UNDONE series dedicated to the money conversations we rarely hear women have openly, and to de-mystify how we actually save, budget and afford the nice things we buy.
We talk about fashion and shopping all the time, but rarely how we financed the purchase. Yet, it is so interesting!
Each instalment spotlights one purchase and one woman’s honest account of how she got there. Sharing their savings strategy, budget logic, and decision-making process. This is a space for expanding conversations, not comparison. An important part of this series is that women feel safe to be honest and transparent with their financial decisions and so their identities have been left anonymous. I’m grateful to learn through others and their openness to share.
Brand, style, colour, and material
Olivia Bond scallop necklace. 0.50ct round diamond in black rhodium setting on a 18ct yellow gold chain.
Price paid (was this full price or did you find it slightly cheaper)
$6,500 at the time, it’s slightly more now *editor’s note: It’s currently $7,500
Where you purchased it (boutique, online, department store, while travelling, etc.)
From Olivia Bond’s online store
How long had you been thinking about this item before buying?
At least a year!
What finally made you checkout?
Celebrating a professional milestone and the end of a challenging year from a personal perspective
Had you done any research before purchasing — reviews, trying it in-store, waitlists?
Yes, thoroughly researched and tried on in person a few times.
How much do you earn annually?
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