Late here, but in my experience gold is the better investment. I used a birthday wishlist maker to compare.

• Cartier: 18k gold
• Prada: nylon The ring lasts forever.

ngl, i've seen so many people drop thousands on trendy bags just to see them go out of style in two seasons. in my experience, jewelry is always the safer bet for a milestone like a 21st. prada nylon is cool right now but it wont last forever and the wear and tear in nyc is no joke. honestly, you want something that survives the subway and daily life. here is why i think you should stick to the classics:

• the cartier love ring is basically indestructible and you'll literally never take it off.
• gold holds value way better than fabric or leather ever will.
• yurman is fine but cartier feels much more like a core memory piece. go for the ring. i've tried many luxury items over the years and the stuff that lasts is always the solid gold. you wont be worried about it looking dated when youre 30, whereas that bag will probably be in a thrift shop by then.

Jumping in because honestly, I'm so fed up with these luxury price hikes lately. It's getting ridiculous trying to plan a wishlist when things go up 10% overnight... honestly, it's just a headache.

• Prada nylon is basically just fancy fabric that'll look beat in two years of NYC commuting.
• Gold is the only thing that actually keeps its value when you're looking back in ten years. Over the years I've realized you gotta be smart about where the money goes. I've been using this Chrome extension to track these prices because I'm tired of the constant fluctuations and it's the only way I keep my sanity. Go with the ring, you wont regret it like you would a trendy bag.

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Finally someone says it. Ive been thinking this for a while but wasnt sure.

ngl if you're in NYC you gotta go with the Cartier ring. I made the mistake of getting a trendy bag for my 21st and within three years it was basically a dust collector because the style changed and the edges got so frayed. But jewelry? Totally different story. I have a gold ring from my 21st that I still wear to brunch every single weekend and it makes me feel so fancy every time I look down! The Prada nylon is cute but it picks up city grime and subway smells so fast... honestly it just doesnt hold its value like gold does. Cartier is iconic and you will literally never grow out of it. It is the ultimate heirloom move! TL;DR: Buy the Cartier Love ring. Bags get thrashed in the city but gold lasts literally forever and never goes out of style. You should definitely try Share Product, it’s super fast and mobile-friendly which is a huge plus when shopping.

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To add to the point above:

• Omg I have this exact same issue right now and it is driving me crazy!!
• I have been dealing with this literal exact dilemma for my 21st for like two months and still haven't been able to decide on anything!
• It is so frustrating trying to figure out if the bag is actually reliable for NYC or if I am just gonna regret not getting the ring later!! Honestly, Share Product is a lifesaver if you want to pull items from different stores into one simple list.