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    • neph93N
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      At the risk of being facetious GAH would never make that bracelet.

      For starters, the design of the chain links and head is traditional South East Asian. You can buy that sort of thing on Bali for even less than they are asking here. Why? Because the silver is not great quality and even less expensive and because the makers there are probably trained as kids to do one thing and one thing only. They then spend their life casting those links and getting paid not a lot. The same goes for the heads.

      GAH links are individually cast, out of excellent quality silver. They are individually treated to the level that some designs are individually stamped. All the GAH gear is made in LA by a small team of highly skilled craftsmen. That Hollywood address, attention to detail and level of proficiency adds a bit to your overheads.

      Secondly, go and compare that clasp to a GAH clasp. It may be four times the price but a GAH clasp is 100 times better.

      There’s a thirdly, fourthly, and a whole load morely, but I’ll jump to finally… everything GAH does is art as well as artisanal. There is wit, humour, function in counterpoint with luxury in what they do. It is witchcraft as much as it is handcraft. And while they are often inspired by design staples, everything they do is original.

      You can go to Walmart to buy an art print to hang on your wall, but an original piece by a talented artist, is going to cost you.

      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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      • KasiK
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        My kids going back to school in September, i will book you a place, you going
        back to the workshop  😃

        Look like you outnumber against rebel’s here

        The world's insane
        While you drink champagne
        And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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        • AnesthetistA
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          That Etsy shop piece is all precast off the shelf stuff. Cant compare it honestly.

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            @neph93:

            At the risk of being facetious GAH would never make that bracelet.

            For starters, the design of the chain links and head is traditional South East Asian. You can buy that sort of thing on Bali for even less than they are asking here. Why? Because the silver is not great quality and even less expensive and because the makers there are probably trained as kids to do one thing and one thing only. They then spend their life casting those links and getting paid not a lot. The same goes for the heads.

            GAH links are individually cast, out of excellent quality silver. They are individually treated to the level that some designs are individually stamped. All the GAH gear is made in LA by a small team of highly skilled craftsmen. That Hollywood address and and level of proficiency adds a bit to your overheads.

            Secondly, go and compare that clasp to a GAH clasp. It may be four times the price but a GAH clasp is 100 times better.

            There’s a thirdly, fourthly, and a whole load morely, but I’ll jump to finally… everything GAH does is art as well as artisanal. There is wit, humour, function in counterpoint with luxury in what they do. It is witchcraft as much as it is handcraft. And while they are often inspired by design staples, everything they do is original.

            You can go to Walmart to buy an art print to hang on your wall, but an original piece by a a talented artist, is going to cost you.

            This makes a lot of sense.. so it's being treated more along the lines of an artistic creation as opposed to a mass produced item. I always express skepticism whenever I see the intrinsic value of the materials used in construction to be far far far less than the produced item.

            But that skepticism goes out the window with art…. Take for example: the materials used in a Picasso are probably 50 bucks, yet the painting can be worth 50 million. It makes sense now. I didn't understand the artistic one of a kind creating that they are doing.

            I can definitely get behind that.

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            • manufc10M
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              @neph93:

              At the risk of being facetious GAH would never make that bracelet.

              This^^

              No offense to anyone who may own that bracelet or likes that bracelet but to me it just looks cheap, gaudy, outdated, and has an aura of trying a little too hard if that makes sense.  In addition to all of the things others have mentioned above….at the end of the day I just love the style and design of GAH jewelry.  No other brand out there catches my eye like GA.  Plain and simple.  It's original, unique, and timeless.  I also love the west coast/Mexican influenced flair you will find in some pieces like the Jimmy Cross and Sacred Heart pendant.  It speaks to me.

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              • ManticoreM
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                Lol, I won a bracelet like that in a pool game in Phnom Penh about 20 years ago. Used it to pay for a tuk-tuk ride about a month later.

                I'm sorry but it seems an odd question for the IH forum. This whole place advocates for items whose quality and artisanal nature set them far above their respective peer groups. They are designed and made by experienced people who take their craft to an entirely different level. Commodities these are not and their prices reflect the time invested, experience accumulated, and respect earned.

                Apart from the incredible workmanship, unique (sometimes whimsical) designs, and robust build quality, I love GAH especially for the people behind the brand. Josh and Rachel are amazing individuals and great human beings. It the same relationship I have with my independent watchmaker friends. You may initially enter this world for the products but you stay for the people.

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                • neph93N
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                  What a fantastic post @Manticore. Thank you.

                  I find your concluding sentence, both heartwarming and true:

                  @Manticore:

                  You may initially enter this world for the products but you stay for the people.

                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                  • GilesG
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                    That last sentence is great…...

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • ChapC
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                      @Giles:

                      That last sentence is great…...

                      @neph93:

                      What a fantastic post @Manticore. Thank you.

                      I find your concluding sentence, both heartwarming and true:

                      @Manticore:

                      You may initially enter this world for the products but you stay for the people.

                      Same with Ironheart…

                      God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                      • Alex_24A
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                          Hi All,

                          Apologies if this should be somewhere else and please move if needed.

                          So I'm looking at getting a ball chain necklace.

                          Here is where I need your help.

                          Looking for a necklace to hang my late mother's wedding band on, so I'm leaning towards a #3 because the ring is small and thin, BUT I may want to add one of my father's rings to it in the future. I plan on wearing them like a rondel, not on the clasp I'll be explaining below.

                          Also, I'd like to have some sort of secure clasp or something to place my rings on when not wearing them.

                          So, can you recommend some ball chain clasp combinations that would fit my needs?

                          And I'm thinking of 24 length so it doesn't slip over my head when swimming.

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                          • AlexA
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                            I would recommend going for the number 10 ball chain. In terms of clips, these are some options:

                            CLip 16

                            Clip 7

                            Clip 8

                            If you'd like any more details, drop us an email

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                              Thank. What size clip 8 would you recommend?

                              I don't want something too big and bulky, but can hold a men's wedding band/ring and a signet ring. Someone I talked to a while ago suggested the AA, but I wasn't able to see it or the other sizes in person.

                              I'll see if I can post a picture of my rings for sizing.

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                              • AlexA
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                                I would suggest an A or an AA for sure. A couple of photos for size reference below

                                C-B-A-AA

                                B&C

                                The rings look on the smaller side, so I think the AA would look best personally.

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                                  @Alex

                                  Here are a few more to give a better idea of width at widest and slimmest points.

                                  Still AA?

                                  Will AA or A also fit other non-ball chains? Trying to future proof my purchase.

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                                  • AlexA
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                                    This has now been taken over to email direct, but for anyone else who was interested, we do recommend the AA.

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                                    • KasiK
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                                      Definitely AA, the A is too bulky…

                                      The world's insane
                                      While you drink champagne
                                      And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                                      • KasiK
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                                        Anything you like  😉

                                        The world's insane
                                        While you drink champagne
                                        And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                                          @Kasi that's beautiful and thanks for the recommendation.

                                          Made my first GAH purchase today. Ordered the #10 ball chain 24".

                                          Waiting on the stocking of the Clip 8 AA. Once that hits IHUK, that will be purchase number 2.

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                                          • Alex_24A
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