The Jewelry Topic Thread - here we discuss bracelets, rings, necklaces, etc...

[Komuga]

Hmm... how about a Good Art textured Tricky Dick ring? The textures would complement, and you have something that is close in maximum width, but gets there a different way.

oh that knurled dickie ring looks kind of sick. Would you wear it on the middle finger right next to my Neff ring or on the pointer finger?

 

[LA Guy]

oh that knurled dickie ring looks kind of sick. Would you wear it on the middle finger right next to my Neff ring or on the pointer finger?

I'd say the middle finger. Having them spaced a single finger apart might look a bit strange.

 

[dieworkwear]

I wear rings spaced apart. Usually ring and pointer. When rings are right next to each other, they click in a slightly annoying way, esp if you type.

 

[Komuga]

I'd say the middle finger. Having them spaced a single finger apart might look a bit strange.

Alright.

I wear rings spaced apart. Usually ring and pointer. When rings are right next to each other, they click in a slightly annoying way, esp if you type.

Ok!

How do you guys feel about the regal ring? Would that look good on the opposite hand of same hand?

 

[dieworkwear]

How do you guys feel about the regal ring? Would that look good on the opposite hand of same hand?

What's a regal ring? You mean like a signet ring?

I generally don't like anything that looks a bit posh. You can wear posh jewelry in non-posh ways, but once it gets into something like phony crest rings worn on the pinkie finger, with a tailored outfit, it all feels a bit too much for me.

 

[kiya]

What's a regal ring? You mean like a signet ring?

I generally don't like anything that looks a bit posh. You can wear posh jewelry in non-posh ways, but once it gets into something like phony crest rings worn on the pinkie finger, with a tailored outfit, it all feels a bit too much for me.

I believe Eric is referring to this ring: https://www.selfedge.com/neff-goldsmith?product_id=1776

 

[dieworkwear]

I believe Eric is referring to this ring: https://www.selfedge.com/neff-goldsmith?product_id=1776

Ah, got it. Yea, that one looks like it would go with the ring Eric already has.

 

[justridiculous]

New ring from Red Rabbit Trading. Really diggin it.

 

[michaellosauro]

In about four weeks!

Is this timeline still accurate? I'm going to be popping into SENY Thanksgiving week and am hoping to try these in person.

 

[kiya]

Is this timeline still accurate? I'm going to be popping into SENY Thanksgiving week and am hoping to try these in person.

We should have them in all stores in about 3 or 4 weeks, so it may be at the store when you visit!

 

[justridiculous]

For someone looking for a chunky silver bracelet, this is kind of dope (not my listing):

Werkstatt Munchen Chain Bracelet | eBay

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[LA Guy]

For someone looking for a chunky silver bracelet, this is kind of dope (not my listing):

Werkstatt Munchen Chain Bracelet | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Werkstatt Munchen Chain Bracelet at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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It's nice, but I both have and have handled Werkstatt Munchen jewelry, and I can already see the structural flaws in that piece. It's too bad, because it's a nice piece otherwise. But at their prices, I find fundamental structural issues unacceptable. In the same category,Tobias Wistensen is just better made. I will say though, that for just excellent finishing, that Good Art is one of only a few outfits I know who can be said to be in the same class as a Cartier or an Hermes.

 

[justridiculous]

It's not, but I both have and have handled Werkstatt Munchen jewelry, and I can already see the structural flaws in that piece. It's too bad, because it's a nice piece otherwise. But at their prices, I find fundamental structural issues unacceptable. In the same category,Tobias Wistensen is just better made. I will say though, that for just excellent finishing, that Good Art is one of only a few outfits I know who can be said to be in the same class as a Cartier or an Hermes.

That is too bad. Although the pieces generally aren't for me, I like the look of WM's stuff. I've never handled any of their jewelry, but it's a bummer to hear that the quality is lacking.

 

[LA Guy]

That is too bad. Although the pieces generally aren't for me, I like the look of WM's stuff. I've never handled any of their jewelry, but it's a bummer to hear that the quality is lacking.

So, Good Art has a foundry. I think that one of the things that is just difficult, just from what I've heard from silver smiths, is joining links at a high enough temperature to make the solder strong. I've had that problem with other small makers as well.

Chains from Hermes, for example, never have this issue, because their stuff is made in state of the art facilities, instead of small workshops.

That said, in a few Werkstatt pieces. they haven't even bothered to solder some critical joins. It's just twisted into place, and not even properly hardened. They do use a cool twisting hiddne closure. However, in some places, it seems like they've simply phoned it in.

 

[justridiculous]

So, Good Art has a foundry. I think that one of the things that is just difficult, just from what I've heard from silver smiths, is joining links at a high enough temperature to make the solder strong. I've had that problem with other small makers as well.

Chains from Hermes, for example, never have this issue, because their stuff is made in state of the art facilities, instead of small workshops.

That said, in a few Werkstatt pieces. they haven't even bothered to solder some critical joins. It's just twisted into place, and not even properly hardened. They do use a cool twisting hiddne closure. However, in some places, it seems like they've simply phoned it in.

That's interesting, I'd think having a small workshop would allow for a more "hands-on" process, thus making the linking and soldering stronger, more consistent. Maybe that reveals my bias for smaller companies and thinking that this somehow ensures quality.