UPDATE:
The saga continues, I am returning the jewelry I ordered.
It arrived yesterday and while it is lovely and truly a killer deal, the stone, Tsavorite, (which is what my collection is basically all about - the stones) looks identical to the Russian Chrome Diopside collection, (think Emeralds if you haven't heard of the stone), that I already own.
My main objective had been to own just one good quality Tsavorite, normally not in my price range.
I debated a bit - it would be nice to at least be able to say I own a Tsavorite, but meh, not when it looks identical to my Russian "Emerald" collection.
I slept on it, but I see no reason to keep it.
Like I said before, for me this one was an exception akin to a planned purchase.
However, the other two small purchases (under $50 each - auction) that I made later are definitely addiction type cave ins - both are earrings to go with sets that I already own. Felt good and guilty at the same time, like sneaking an ice cream cone when you are on a diet:)
Nevertheless, when they arrive I'll evaluate if they work with the two ensembles I intended them for - if not, they'll become gifts for two upcoming birthdays.
I've thought about dropping out of the challenge, mainly because I've finally figured out where my problem lies. A bitter AHA moment - reality sux. I may have to make changes going forward, but for now I appreciate the three months of goldstars and I'll move past this one month of failure.
Stay strong everyone - only five more days to your next goldstar!