tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post5053173643894426884..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: The faux and the fine at $500 and way lessDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91090356513063933712009-11-25T13:00:17.419-05:002009-11-25T13:00:17.419-05:00greying pixie: I love French cuffs, especially gen...greying pixie: I love French cuffs, especially generous ones! My problem is that I'm lazy about ironing blouses and refuse to send them out- the laundry ruins them sooner or later.<br /><br />Your cufflinks sound charming; wearing family pieces gives pleasure and fond memories.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-82141384718689188952009-11-25T12:34:17.602-05:002009-11-25T12:34:17.602-05:00Hi Duchesse. I'm developing a bit of a craze ...Hi Duchesse. I'm developing a bit of a craze for cufflinks and am about to have extra holes put in the cuffs of some of my blouses in order to wear a small mother-of-pearl and gold pair that belonged to my grandfather. I think the seed of the idea was planted years ago when I inherited them, but I've become proactive since seeing the wonderful film 'Coco avant Chanel'. For all her faults, she was definitely a woman with an eye for costume jewellery!greying pixienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-80891961136811814652009-11-24T21:34:18.902-05:002009-11-24T21:34:18.902-05:00Tishjett: Thanks, I bounce between the amethyst an...Tishjett: Thanks, I bounce between the amethyst and the chrysoprase depending on the day. I'd like to see the amethyst in person to judge the saturation of colour.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81765507287357394022009-11-24T17:33:47.918-05:002009-11-24T17:33:47.918-05:00As long as you're not looking for diamonds or ...As long as you're not looking for diamonds or other tres expensive baubles, there are heaps of gorgeous, well made options under $500.Imogen Lamport, AICI CIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796095692232856223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-67632731992505455042009-11-24T16:30:32.468-05:002009-11-24T16:30:32.468-05:00If we're allowed to vote, this is where I cast...If we're allowed to vote, this is where I cast mine:<br /><br />1.) The Deja Woo Mexican piece.<br /><br />2.) The Art Deco.<br /><br />3.) The modern Auerbach & Maffia<br /><br />That's just in case you wanted an opinion.tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-9435880654321794792009-11-24T12:32:04.682-05:002009-11-24T12:32:04.682-05:00Belle: I know about it but thanks so much for maki...Belle: I know about it but thanks so much for making sure all readers do. Everyone, Belle has a great eye and there are many treasures on Beladora2.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-24687566662184531442009-11-24T12:29:36.502-05:002009-11-24T12:29:36.502-05:00I'm sure you know this, but I'm going to m...I'm sure you know this, but I'm going to mention it anyway...<br />Beladora2.com, the less expensive website from the Beladora group, has LOTS of jewelry under $500.<br />Just click on the Jewelry Under $500 tab.<br />Fine estate jewelry under $500 there's plenty of it out there.<br />(Note: I never buy faux jewelry but I do like that 1940's Chrysophase necklace that you posted. It is an interesting period piece.)Belle de Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045827018848979761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-90475733576003634342009-11-24T12:20:44.424-05:002009-11-24T12:20:44.424-05:00Robin: The authentic MH is well-known and no barga...Robin: The authentic MH is well-known and no bargain on eBay but looks better than the new stuff- much of which looks tangled-messy to me and will be out of style by end of next year.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-18298670540090260712009-11-24T12:17:51.485-05:002009-11-24T12:17:51.485-05:00materfamilias: You have some wonderful things to c...materfamilias: You have some wonderful things to choose from.<br /><br />lordfam: After writing this I found a top for New Years and am absolutely stuck for jewelry as it is a departure from my usual palette.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-41671531611752926192009-11-24T12:17:25.870-05:002009-11-24T12:17:25.870-05:00There are a lot of new overpriced pieces I am seei...There are a lot of new overpriced pieces I am seeing that remind me of vintage Miriam Haskell from the 40's and 50's. You can find a lot of her companies pieces on Ebay.Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-54731897942990442022009-11-24T12:15:38.146-05:002009-11-24T12:15:38.146-05:00nanflan: I know, it's weird as I don't con...nanflan: I know, it's weird as I don't consider their clothing overpriced. My guess is that their target market is young and relatively inexperienced shopping for 'real' jewelry.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-58910901444418696242009-11-24T10:55:34.397-05:002009-11-24T10:55:34.397-05:00I don't get why the J Crew piece is so expensi...I don't get why the J Crew piece is so expensive--once again you've shown that one can buy better for much less!NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-56266730619260039292009-11-24T10:03:11.674-05:002009-11-24T10:03:11.674-05:00Love the fun options that you have found. Vintage ...Love the fun options that you have found. Vintage is definitely a greener way to shop too, so it would be a splurge without the guilt! Have you chosen one yet?hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-80006431213172823052009-11-24T10:00:25.800-05:002009-11-24T10:00:25.800-05:00What fun! I'm sorting through what I have to g...What fun! I'm sorting through what I have to go with a black velvet dress for the holidays -- trying not to be tempted by your fabulous array. Your jewelry posts always help me think about how and what I wear, and I thank you for helping me become a bit more sensitive about what works and what doesn't.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-22153877185653452482009-11-24T09:31:23.222-05:002009-11-24T09:31:23.222-05:00metscan: I've come to embrace resin for big pi...metscan: I've come to embrace resin for big pieces- it's light. I don't like imitation gems nearly as much, and faux pearls are shiny rather than glowing.<br /><br />lisa: That's good advice. I would not go without either- there are pleasing pieces in real materials like wood or shell that are not costly.<br /><br />Pseu: Jet is undervalued, and well cut beads are marvelous.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-69085702237689728292009-11-24T09:00:59.744-05:002009-11-24T09:00:59.744-05:00Love these!
"Deja Voodoo," too funny,...Love these! <br /><br />"Deja Voodoo," too funny, but they have some lovely pieces. Those jet beads would look fabulous with an ivory silk blouse...hmmmm.....<br /><br />Sometimes I enjoy the kitsch of obviously fake pieces. At other times, I want the real deal. It really just depends on my mood.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-40059949047737631682009-11-24T08:13:44.582-05:002009-11-24T08:13:44.582-05:00My rule when shopping for clothes or jewelry is th...My rule when shopping for clothes or jewelry is that each piece must be able to stand on it's own. I won't buy something I don't love just to complete an outfit. I agree with metscan, better to go without than to compromise. However, what you love is as individual as who you are and that's where we all get to show off our individuality.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859755625440254862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-36647959089087863592009-11-24T07:50:25.616-05:002009-11-24T07:50:25.616-05:00In general, I dislike faux anything. I´d rather be...In general, I dislike faux anything. I´d rather be without than wear something not `real´. But- there is one exception! I have a great funky necklace by a Swedish multi- designer, who uses unbelievable combinations on her jewelry. I won´t even try to explain her works, too difficult. They are something you either love or hate. I wish my clothes to be real too. And when the quality is perfect, you feel and know it. I´m sure you Duchesse understand.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.com