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uberVU - social comments — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:21:26 GMT

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re: Vintage jewelry at mass-market retailers

Naomi Fujimoto — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:04:26 GMT

I don't know how these retailers define "vintage," but the Club Monaco pieces come from antique fairs around the country and are sold in just a few stores, so I think it's possible that they are truly one-of-a-kind. I wouldn't feel comfortable buying a refurbished Rolex, though!

Resin lessons, part 2

BeadStyle — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:47:13 GMT

In last week's post , I talked about how I'm a true beginner when it comes to using resin. So

re: Trade beads

luvstonz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:16:15 GMT

I love Ethiopian metal beads as they have a very earthy feel to them!

I am not sure there is any gold in these beads, even though they are marked so, from what I understand these beads are made with copper and brass based alloys. Maybe R&T/Russ can verify the contents!

What I know about the beads in the second photo are that they are islamic rosary beads.....often sold in strands 28-30" inches and contain about 66 beads and one long Imamee bead.

Another thing is that I've usually seen only glass beads from the african continent (made locally or imported from the czech) refered to as Trade beads and am not sure that metal beads fall under the same category!

re: Trade beads

luvstonz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:49:54 GMT

I don't think the Ethiopian beads pictured above contain any gold...mainly only copper and brass

alloys. I believe the beads may have been incorrectly tagged as gold and copper, R&T/Russ will be able to clarify the actual contents. Secondly I think the term trade beads usually only refer to glass beads...I'm not sure if metal beads also fall into the category.

The large copper beads in the second picture come in strands 28-30 inches long. These beads are islamic rosaries and contain 66 beads and one long bead called the imame.

re: Cool gift ideas, clean conscience

Cathy Jakicic — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:42:27 GMT

Kumvana's jewelry is gorgeous - thanks for the find!

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uberVU - social comments — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:39:11 GMT

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re: Beading 101 alternative bracelet

O'Quin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:17:53 GMT

I Love this bracelet so easy and elegant

re: Sometimes you feel like a nut

Jane Konkel — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:13:07 GMT

I love it when I run into BeadStyle readers. We are lucky ladies to have made friends through our work. Rupa's designs — as always — are beautiful.

re: Vintage jewelry at mass-market retailers

Dragon Nana — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:18:39 GMT

Retro jewelry and accessories have been popular for some time now. Interest in the genre spiked with the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies and continues with the release of more vampire flicks. It's the Renaissance-Faire-meets-Memento-Mori style; go to any craft event and you will find it in abundance.

When you say 'vintage' do you mean actual antique items? Times must be really tough if people are selling off their heirloom jewelry in lots to high-end fashion houses. Or are these new pieces, created from designs of yesteryear?

Also, in the parlance of purveyors of old stuff, note that the term 'vintage' is currently used to describe anything from the 1950s and older. It might mean a Victorian pendant -- or a Roy Rogers wristwatch!!

re: Vintage jewelry at mass-market retailers

huntress7beads — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:57:51 GMT

Hello,

A question...are these truly one-of-a-kind? How does that work and is there confirmation that these are vintage,ie. makers marks and stamps for the metals?

Curious hunter

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re: Swarovski holiday project ideas

Darklady0001 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:16:47 GMT

I love them all. What a nice surprise to make for someone you love.

re: Old jewelry-making catalogs = New gift bows!

Cathy Jakicic — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:34:42 GMT

I love this idea!! I have a bunch of catalogs that are looking for a higher purpose.

re: Swarovski holiday project ideas

Moonstone Mary — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:09:18 GMT

Great inspiration. I love the Christmas Tree idea - think it could work covered in satin to display your favorite holiday earrings on a dresser top.