Honestly, I gotta tell you how this whole Van Cleef Onyx Necklace rabbit hole started. I walked into that fancy boutique last Thursday, right? Totally just browsing, killing time. Then boom, spotted it glittering under those stupidly bright lights. Took a picture, sent it to my partner like, “Ooh, shiny!”
Next thing I know, I’m obsessed. Spent the whole evening digging online like a crazy person. Read every single review I could find, from those super polished fashion blogs to the angry rants on Reddit about the price. My brain felt like mush.
The Hand Feel Test
Had to go back. Saturday morning, dragged myself downtown again. This time, I actually asked to see it, touch it, the whole deal. Felt surprisingly light in my hand, lighter than I expected. That gold chain? Super thin, kinda made me nervous thinking about it snapping, ngl. The onyx stone itself was smooth, dark as hell. Beautiful, sure. But then flipped the price tag over. Holy smokes. My heart actually skipped a beat. Like, mortgage payment territory. Kept a straight face though, played it cool while the salesperson watched me like a hawk. Took some more pics, thanked them, and walked out feeling kinda dizzy.
Living With It (Sort Of)
Couldn’t justify dropping that cash right then. No way. Started watching YouTube videos instead. People showing how it looked with different outfits, how it sits, how careful you gotta be. Saw one girl talk about how the thin chain somehow got bent just sleeping in it! Another person mentioned how the light gold scratches way easier than they thought. Stuff you don’t think about looking at pics.
The Pros vs. Cons War in My Head
By Tuesday, my notes app was a disaster zone. Here’s what I kept circling back to:
- Good Stuff: Looks damn classy. Seriously iconic design, everyone knows what it is. That black and gold combo? Chef’s kiss. Goes with tons of outfits, fancy dinner or just jeans. Feels like instant “I know what I’m doing” vibes.
- Bad Stuff: THAT PRICE. Makes my wallet cry just thinking about it. It’s delicate AF – worried about bumping into things, catching the chain. Heard too many stories about maintenance costs resizing or fixing that thin chain. Everyone’s wearing fakes now, kinda waters down the real deal.
The Cold Hard Truth
Sitting here now, coffee cold, I gotta be real. Is it gorgeous? Absolutely stunning. Would I feel like a million bucks wearing it? Probably. Is it a sensible purchase? Not for me, not right now. The constant babying it needs, the insane cost… nah. It slipped right off the “dream buy” list and landed hard on the “impractical luxury” shelf. Maybe if I win the lottery? But seriously, unless you got cash to burn and zero fear of tiny scratches or potential chain disasters, gotta think twice. Feels less like buying jewelry and more like adopting a seriously high-maintenance pet.
