Jewelry - Silver/Gold/Pendants/Rings/Bracelets

[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…

[Guest]

I can't wear jewelry. Every time I do, it feels like it shouldn't be there.

[davito]

@rocket:

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

Fully agree.

Beautiful pieces in this thread, Jordan do you have more teasers? supersalami like your collection and your Wedding ring is extremely nice and special Joe, nice necklace kikuchi.

[supersalami]

just got my girlfriend and myself new red glass beaded bracelets

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[DougNg]

My wedding band: woven yellow and white gold

Jody's band: gold and platinum

One of our wedding photos, including her engagement ring, diamond, platinum and gold

[davito]

wonderful treasures Doug

[supersalami]

just chilling here with some jeanssssss

[CLJ]

Watching an Eric Clapton interview and noticed this. I believe it is The Flat Head's feather ring.

Best screen grabs I could do.

[Chris]

Would make sense- Clapton is an Iron Heart customer, wouldn't surprise me if Giles sold him some Flat Head gear, too.

[CLJ]

Thats pretty cool! I've been a fan as long as I can remember. Not surprised as I've seen pictures of him with some cool rings from some of my favourite makers and hes a real WIS (watch idiot savant).

I wonder what IH gear he picked up?

[Giles]

A shit load from SELA.  A few pairs of 634S and an IHW-03 in red/black from me …. The Madame flirts with him every time he orders......