Jewelry - Silver/Gold/Pendants/Rings/Bracelets

[Kikuchi]

Nice thread man!

My current necklace combo at the moment..

Center:
Goro's XL Eagle Claw Feather Pendant with K18 Button

Right & Left:
First Arrows S Kazekiri Pink Silver Feather

Etc:
A few red japanese vintage white heart beads
Some First Arrow silver beads
2x Hand carved silver bead spacer from Bali
First arrow's brown leather strap

[joesaintjohn]

I almost bought this yesterday. There's a DY store right next to my hotel in DC. Wat do you guys think?

[Giles]

I think, "What the feck stopped you?"

[joesaintjohn]

This is my wedding ring. I've always loved their stuff.

[supersalami]

^^^ i love the texture!! i haven't heard of dy before, looks interesting! what's the damage range?

[rifqyaditya]

Woww youve got a lot pendantKikuchi really appreciate

[joesaintjohn]

David Yurman - wedding ring was like $800 that skull ring is $550. They have tons of jewelry that I love and I'm not a big jewelry guy.

[Guest]

I'm a fan of David Yurman as well. Beautiful pieces.

[injunjack]

Now I understand what stopped you. 550$ for silverring despite the maker is deep…

[MikeC]

Everyone knows spot on silver is around $30 an ounce, right?  I'm with Injun on this one. Some of the silver goods prices are border line insulting. 

FYI, this is my OPINION, so I don't want any crying over this comment.

[Chris]

Had a friend back in college who made jewelry as a side business (art majors gotta do something, right?).  He told me materials were only about 25% of his asking price for a final piece and that the margins got even better for "famous" designers.  I suppose it's like high fashion- you pay for the name, not the material.

[rocket]

what you mainly pay for is the craftsmanship and time to create….

[Giles]

Or why buy a Ferrari not a Ford?  Made out of the same shit….

[CLJ]

I've tried and tried but I am not a jewellery guy. At the end of the day, I fiddle with it too much and don't find it suits me. I've not had much, but dabbled in Starlingear, Steel Flame, and One Too Many.

@MikeC:

Everyone knows spot on silver is around $30 an ounce, right?  I'm with Injun on this one. Some of the silver goods prices are border line insulting. 

FYI, this is my OPINION, so I don't want any crying over this comment.

Why are you buying $500 IH jeans when you can buy $40 wranglers at Walmart. Same situation. Products made by a craftsman (or craftswoman) will always cost more than those made by an unskilled factory labourer.

[MikeC]

Whatever.  Don't compare Fords/Ferraris and IH/Wrangler. I get craftsmanship, but the mark up is a little high.  You'll never convince me otherwise.

[supersalami]

@Giles:

Or why buy a Ferrari not a Ford?  Made out of the same shit….

[MikeC]

Yeah, I read that, but I'm pretty sure the quality Ferrari uses is much better than a Ford. It's a pretty vague statement considering Ford Shelby's go for serious cash too.  I like how everyone justifies the price hike. Enjoy that.

[Giles]

It was meant to be vague.  Because everything subjective is….

[CLJ]

I'm not providing justification for anybody, thats their own prerogative. I was making a simple statement about voting with your wallet. Your opinions are your own Not here to convince anyone of anything, just to enjoy the gear.

and Giles…Ford GT v Ferrari…. tough choices mate but what a good choice to have. 

[Seul]

@CLJ:

Ford GT v Ferrari…. tough choices mate but what a good choice to have. 

A man after my own heart…