Judged by Association

Judged by Association
All are fake?  All are Real? Not Sure?

If you think most are real, then it is possible are all. If you think most are fake, then most probably all are as well? But this collection all comes from the same source.. they are all together in the photo... since they are all hanging out together you can at least be sure they are all pieces of jewelry... and that is really about the extent of the knowledge you have from seeing this photo...

The tricks to knowing if each individual piece is real or not, you can ask the owner about each piece, you have a jewelers loop, you have a knowledge of gem stones and what to look for.. but just from this surface..in actuality you can only guess and assume as to wether they are real or fake. Other key element is...if you ask the owner will they tell you the truth? Another dilemma.

Old sayings still ring true today: Beware of the company you keep. If you lie with dogs you could wake up with fleas. A good name is the best reputation you have. There is no honor among thieves. Abstain from all appearances of evil, lest you be judged amongst them.  The list goes on, take just the word LAWYER, that one word conjures up a multitude of thoughts and opinions. 

Facebook is like an association of company we keep. We have groups, we have hobbies, we share... some are real, some are fake, we all are different pieces of jewelry and until we get to know each unique piece individual we can only judge by the association we have in common. The reminder is some pieces are flawed, chipped, scratched, real stones replaced with fakes, some are bent out of shape from wear and tear, and some pieces never get taken out of the box to be worn and admired. The most worn piece of jewelry is ones wedding ring, but some wedding rings are not on the finger to proclaim one is married, but as to keep folks away...stating you are unavailable. A few rings stay on the finger for a short period of time, and some never come off even as the casket lid is closing. Judging by association is an overview of preconceived ideas, which is fine for the most part. People need as starting point to migrate towards those of like minds, hobbies, lifestyles. Taking the steps beyond to find out if you really want to hang out with them...and how they will affect your outward and first impression to others is a call only you can

make.

      Discretion shall perserve you, understanding shall keep you.  Proverbs 2:11