tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post3954765104676526964..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Silver on Etsy: The ethereal and exoticDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62239138229098002922010-06-22T10:42:46.660-04:002010-06-22T10:42:46.660-04:00Thank you for this post! I'm dying for a chun...Thank you for this post! I'm dying for a chunky, arty piece and have found a lot of not so impressive things on Etsy - and a few treasures too. Searching well is the key, indeed (I am not the type to embrace one mediocre pendant on a metal ring - I want craftsmanship and taste too).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10207346299129996890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-7122950297740882632010-04-27T15:42:35.862-04:002010-04-27T15:42:35.862-04:00Dear Duchesse, Thank you for the sweet comment an...Dear Duchesse, Thank you for the sweet comment and shout out for me. You are very kind and I appreciate it.Beatnhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825208509765183528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-37077269643800931592010-04-26T22:22:40.880-04:002010-04-26T22:22:40.880-04:00Love those earrings at the end! I love the pendant...Love those earrings at the end! I love the pendants, but for some reason I don't wear them.<br /><br />thanks for the tip - I'll go visit the Turkish site.Glennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681336164718681936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-46266849669103298342010-04-25T15:57:13.247-04:002010-04-25T15:57:13.247-04:00rubiatonta: Thanks so much! I like moiraklime too ...rubiatonta: Thanks so much! I like moiraklime too and will enjoy exploring the others.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-29114411124724958862010-04-25T13:59:31.764-04:002010-04-25T13:59:31.764-04:00Delighted to share, Duchesse! Here are few of my f...Delighted to share, Duchesse! Here are few of my fave'd sellers (their user names for ease of location):<br /><br />moiraklime<br />ninadinoff<br />SaraSwansonDesign<br />esdesigns<br />jewelscurnow<br />chrisparry<br />Chenry<br /><br />I haven't bought from all of these -- but their work is interesting and original. (Well, to me -- keep in mind that I'm a fan of the bold gesture, so YMMV!)Rubiatontanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-20943673303290086632010-04-25T09:08:00.951-04:002010-04-25T09:08:00.951-04:00Pseu: Dana leBlanc works with some attractive mate...Pseu: Dana leBlanc works with some attractive material; I wish she knotted the beads rather than using spacers.<br /><br />Jean S. I use tags and also the feature that specifies a price range- especially useful for gifts.<br /><br />Rubiatona: If you are willing, would you share some of your favourites?Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-57672616794080834712010-04-23T22:23:39.749-04:002010-04-23T22:23:39.749-04:00There is some good stuff on Etsy, but boy do you h...There is some good stuff on Etsy, but boy do you have to sort through a lot of chaff to find it. I often get sucked into the vortex for hours and hours -- thank goodness there are "favorites" so I can find my way back to the crafters whose work I like!Rubiatontanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12095157918449612122010-04-23T13:42:54.305-04:002010-04-23T13:42:54.305-04:00I agree that the key w/Etsy is to do a really targ...I agree that the key w/Etsy is to do a really targeted search. Use as many specific "tags" (identifying words) that you think apply....the smart sellers know that that's how you get to them!Jean Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-27036543565200489742010-04-23T11:43:57.798-04:002010-04-23T11:43:57.798-04:00Beatenheart: Readers who enjoy interesting antique...Beatenheart: Readers who enjoy interesting antique and repro pieces will definitely want to bookmark your site, thanks so much for pointing us there!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-52597871712338574512010-04-23T11:29:26.467-04:002010-04-23T11:29:26.467-04:00I loved the bottom pair of earrings..Looked vintag...I loved the bottom pair of earrings..Looked vintage Victorian and at such a good price. I am not on etsy but I am a 50+ jewelry designer and I design for myself and my friends...women who want uniqueness and style and for the most part one of a kind pieces...I welcome you to visit my blog Beatnheart and its companion blog Beatnheat Boutique...Thanks for all your interesting posts...Its hard for us women to look cool, elegant and yet edgy...Everything is made for the young...not anymore!!Beatnhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825208509765183528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-52830494227279596212010-04-22T20:18:35.389-04:002010-04-22T20:18:35.389-04:00I have found some lovely glass jewellery on etsy h...I have found some lovely glass jewellery on etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/photoglassworks the trick with etsy is to do a more specific search.Imogen Lamport, AICI CIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796095692232856223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-48256447047018309702010-04-22T20:15:22.860-04:002010-04-22T20:15:22.860-04:00Both appear to be good choices that bear further s...Both appear to be good choices that bear further scrutiny. Of course, you know I've got so much silver locally I really don't have to look on the net. Although that is part of the fun!<br /><br />Ebay has a better search function imo; however, bidding can be a major frustration. Etsy is way too confusing.NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-52146939674436098082010-04-22T16:38:40.916-04:002010-04-22T16:38:40.916-04:00Any one of these could make it worth my acquiring ...Any one of these could make it worth my acquiring a PayPal account! You must have done so much work to find these treasures -- thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81881086768767710042010-04-22T15:03:21.031-04:002010-04-22T15:03:21.031-04:00Metscan: "You know how I feel about silver&qu...Metscan: "You know how I feel about silver" is the part of your comment to which i was replying.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91066512741137071612010-04-22T14:16:35.677-04:002010-04-22T14:16:35.677-04:00Duchesse: I don´t believe that Etsy´s ideology is ...Duchesse: I don´t believe that Etsy´s ideology is about the most precious metals. A personal design and naturally good handicraft is important. I also want to know the history or story behind the piece of jewelry, before I make my decision to buy something or not.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-21219537173795754052010-04-22T14:14:20.521-04:002010-04-22T14:14:20.521-04:00I usually just browse the vintage section of Etsy,...I usually just browse the vintage section of Etsy, as it's typically there that I find more unique-looking pieces that are also within my price range.Dog Friendly Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948698509108585924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-1657432188065401582010-04-22T12:31:17.785-04:002010-04-22T12:31:17.785-04:00"agage" should be "agate""agage" should be "agate"Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-20629980917111265132010-04-22T12:30:43.680-04:002010-04-22T12:30:43.680-04:00Gorgeous choices. I also find etsy to be overwhelm...Gorgeous choices. I also find etsy to be overwhelming.<br /><br />But on recommendations from Sal at Already Pretty and one of my commenters, I recently bought an orange and white agage cubes necklaces from this seller (danaleblancdesigns) who offers some nice pieces in natural materials (some more "vibrant" than my taste, but some pieces are just enough to add a kick).<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/danaleblancdesigns?ga_search_query=dana+leblanc&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=titleSusan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-10797513807112361102010-04-22T10:58:11.748-04:002010-04-22T10:58:11.748-04:00Frugal; Did it while the family watched the Olympi...Frugal; Did it while the family watched the Olympics!<br /><br />Alienne: Etsy was a sort of challenge- thanks!<br /><br />cybill: I like it too, it's quirky.<br /><br />metscan: To me, design and workmanship in jewelery are more important than that it be made of the most precious metals.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-35182240020395335562010-04-22T09:51:30.110-04:002010-04-22T09:51:30.110-04:00I´m thanking you for doing a huge job. Etsy and Eb...I´m thanking you for doing a huge job. Etsy and Ebay are far too huge for me to even think about visiting by. So great you found at least something pleasing. You do know how I feel about silver. I like some silver objects and I treasure the silver book mark , the one that belonged to my grandmother.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-263301887865282022010-04-22T09:39:50.977-04:002010-04-22T09:39:50.977-04:00I've tried looking through the etsy site stuff...I've tried looking through the etsy site stuff, but there is a whole lot of crap out there (have you checked out the blog called regretsy?) You have now shown me the error of my ways, I think I just fell in love with that bird ring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47364857027662356852010-04-22T08:56:56.503-04:002010-04-22T08:56:56.503-04:00I especially like the turkish pieces, Duchesse. I...I especially like the turkish pieces, Duchesse. I will visit that website to look more closely. <br /><br />You have far more patience than I do in searching the internets for treasure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-28513410477819818962010-04-22T08:43:45.563-04:002010-04-22T08:43:45.563-04:00These are just beautiful, Duchesse. Etsy is so hug...These are just beautiful, Duchesse. Etsy is so huge and unwieldy that I give up after a while. Thanks for your labor, which, I hope, was a labor of love.Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.com