The Tiniest Treasures: A Collection of Jewelry Fails
Funny and heartfelt stories
Allergy Escape
My in-laws are truly the sweetest! Last Christmas, they surprised me with a stunning jewelry set. While I was touched by their thoughtfulness, I knew the pieces wouldn't fit. I had to pull a quick one and claim a 'sudden allergy' to avoid the inevitable struggle 😅. I'm saving this lovely set for my daughter's to enjoy one day.
Alix, Montreal
Two-Tone Bracelet
My team's thoughtful gift, a bracelet from a well-known brand, was such a heartwarming gesture at first. But what started as a sweet moment quickly turned into a source of embarrassment as I struggled to fasten it on my own. Disappointment for me, awkward moment for the team. Determined to make it work, I added an extension to save the day—only to realize it didn’t quite match the original color. Now, I have a unique two-tone accessory that tells a story: part gratitude, part hilarious misstep!
Ludmilla, Montreal
When Gifts Can't Handle the Power
My sister is a Hockey player with muscular arms. Wanting to treat her to something special, I bought her a gorgeous bangle that I thought would suit her perfectly. Little did I know, her strength would be its ultimate test! After much pushing and pulling, the poor bracelet couldn’t take the pressure and snapped. Now she’s left with a half-broken accessory and an absolutely hilarious story to tell!
Melinda, Vancouver
The Choker Chronicles
I’m wearing a size 16 and bought myself a trendy choker necklace. Excited to try it on, I realized it was more like a garrote than an accessory. I decided to wear it anyway and spent the day choking on my own style, only to discover it left me with a beautiful bruise that took days to go. My friends still can’t stop laughing about it, and honestly, neither can I!
Jennifer, Paris
Barbie’s Necklace
As a size 18, I thought I'd indulged myself to a little luxury from a renowned jewelry brand—because why not? But what I thought would be a moment of glamour quickly turned into a comedy show. The sales associate and I shared a good laugh when we realized the necklace was more fit for a Barbie doll than for me. The whole ordeal was quite the spectacle in a busy holiday store.
Christine, New-York
One-Size-Fits-None
My girlfriend is a stunning curvy woman. For our first anniversary, I thought I had the perfect gift—a beautiful necklace. Turns out, one-size-fits-all doesn't always apply to jewelry. She saw at first sight that it wouldn’t fit. Needless to say, I didn’t score many points that time—but thankfully, she’s a keeper, and we’re still going strong! Lesson learned: her clothing options might be broader than the jewelry aisle, but her patience with me is endless.
Anthony, Montreal