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jc0812 · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:34 AM

^^Oooh, gorgeous! Now you have a one of a kind MAC! Congrats, toni!

tonij2000 · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:39 AM

thanks dream, I can hardly believe that they made one bag, just for me!

jc, I know right?!

jc0812 · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:42 AM

Nice to see excellent CS from RM...good for them!

Clutched · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:43 AM

Thanks y'all!

I just got so wrapped up in the creation of such jewelry and why. Jewelry that had soul and was OOAK. And the stones!

lunarlu-the cuffs don't fall off if they fit. They are 'sized' so to speak in that you want one w/ an inner (end to end) measurement that is the same size as your wrist or a bit bigger. My wrist is 5 1/4", so I usually look for 5 1/2" cuffs. If the cuff is really wide (2"+), you might can go up 1/4" b/c of the taper of the muscle. Most cuffs are gently adjustable; I like to have a gap of 1". If the cuff is very heavy silver or has a heavy center stone, you need to get the fit as close to your wrist size as possible. In this case, the weight of the cuff will cause it to roll and fall off. Since the stones are untreated and set on a bed of sawdust in their bezels, you have to be cautious. Any reputable dealer can assist you with fit. (sorry about that looong answer.

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jennirane- I want your celinas!

mothbeast-I've been scoping that same ON coat!

Clutched · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:45 AM

tonij - the bag is now better than ever! Yay you and RM!

Sybaryte · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:51 AM

Toni - Love the dogleash on the Nikki but much prefer sig HW on the Mac...congrats!!

PiggyinManolos · Nov 4th, 2009, 08:34 AM

pretty pretty toni!!!! I love that green!!!!

temo · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Tonij, that is so gorgeous!!! Makes me think of Emeralds!

quizshow · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:31 AM

That's amazing Toni! I love the color and signature HW.

saccharine · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Clutched

I'd like to show off my Navajo jewelry collection! All pieces are hallmarked and authentic and have natural turquoise. I had more, but as I do w/ most of my obsessions, I went overboard. I had to re-home some of it. I think it made for a stronger collection. I haven't worn any of it in a long time. Taking this picture made me want to again! Such an interesting art and culture to learn about, IMHO. (stamped, sand cast and cold chisel pieces, I can give credit where credit is due if asked; I would never short change the artists!)

Clutched, those are BEAUTIFUL!
I'd love to find out more about your jewelry and the artists. I have always wanted to start collecting Native American pieces but have found the ones I've been attracted to to be out of my price range. Seeing your pics make me want to save up for my first piece. Any info (websites, esp.) would be appreciated.

enga4 · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:44 AM

Cute coat, MB! I think the Chloe blogger girlie reviewed that coat, too! Twinsies!

WOW, Toni, that's super CS! Way to go RM! Such a pretty bag! Congrats!

mdlovesbags · Nov 4th, 2009, 01:56 PM

That coat is super cute and weakening my "no more new coats" resolve.

The jewelry is stunning, especially as a group. I can see the temptation to collect.

fafnir · Nov 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Hey Hotties, I'm wondering if anyone wants to name some fabulous up-and-coming indie bag designers, since, well, you know... we're having a little rough patch with the Man. (LOL)

Clothing-wise, I'm good: I have found plenty of good stuff at Etsy and my not-so-new loves, Suzabelle and Inhabit. Shoes? Yeah, I got shoes. But besides the usual suspects (RM, Botkier, Treesje, BE, Ignes, etc)-- who do I need to know about?

lunarlu · Nov 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks for the answer Clutched!

Oh Toni how great is it of RM to do that for you?! Now your MAC is even more perfect!

Clutched · Nov 4th, 2009, 11:22 PM

Hi Sacchrine! The two best websites that I can recommend are Chacodog and Skystonetrading. I have ordered from both multiple times. Both are based in NM and have years worth of experience. They carry promenent artists (work pictured in my photo) such as Albert Jake, Guy Hoskie, Darrel Cadman, Aaron Todlena, E.S. 'Eugene' Mitchell, Andy Cadman and Gary Reeves. Reputable dealers will be able to tell you who made the piece, what mine the stones come from, and in some cases who cut the stones (lapidary). All of this, plus the value of raw materials is factored into the price. (Skystone offers ring sizing, and I have used this service w/ success).

http://chacodog.com/index.php

http://www.skystonetrading.com/

If you make it out to NM, be sure to visit Ortega's on the Plaza. Expensive, yes, but knowlegeable and extensive. Get on their mailing list for invites to their parties during Indian Market. You can also visit the Navajo Nation (and pueblos for their jewelry).

Nov 4th, 2009, 12:34 AM	#4366
jc0812 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,948	^^Oooh, gorgeous! Now you have a one of a kind MAC! Congrats, toni!
jc0812 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,948	__________________ Patiently waiting on: RM old school stonewash sage MAM (SO), RM BBW MAM with silver hardware and purple zipper track (SO), RM navy luxe MAC with silver signature hardware (SO), RM glazed espresso matinee Wishlist: RM eggplant MAM or matinee, RM tomato MAM, Treesje oceano charlie, LP dylan zip totes in all colors jc0812's collection! HH, RM, GB, Tano, etc.!

Nov 4th, 2009, 12:39 AM	#4367
tonij2000 Papa's recipe? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ShowMeState Posts: 7,383	thanks dream, I can hardly believe that they made one bag, just for me! jc, I know right?!
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Nov 4th, 2009, 12:42 AM	#4368
jc0812 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,948	Nice to see excellent CS from RM...good for them!
jc0812 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,948	__________________ Patiently waiting on: RM old school stonewash sage MAM (SO), RM BBW MAM with silver hardware and purple zipper track (SO), RM navy luxe MAC with silver signature hardware (SO), RM glazed espresso matinee Wishlist: RM eggplant MAM or matinee, RM tomato MAM, Treesje oceano charlie, LP dylan zip totes in all colors jc0812's collection! HH, RM, GB, Tano, etc.!

Nov 4th, 2009, 12:43 AM	#4369
Clutched Namaste Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 211	Thanks y'all! I just got so wrapped up in the creation of such jewelry and why. Jewelry that had soul and was OOAK. And the stones! lunarlu-the cuffs don't fall off if they fit. They are 'sized' so to speak in that you want one w/ an inner (end to end) measurement that is the same size as your wrist or a bit bigger. My wrist is 5 1/4", so I usually look for 5 1/2" cuffs. If the cuff is really wide (2"+), you might can go up 1/4" b/c of the taper of the muscle. Most cuffs are gently adjustable; I like to have a gap of 1". If the cuff is very heavy silver or has a heavy center stone, you need to get the fit as close to your wrist size as possible. In this case, the weight of the cuff will cause it to roll and fall off. Since the stones are untreated and set on a bed of sawdust in their bezels, you have to be cautious. Any reputable dealer can assist you with fit. (sorry about that looong answer.) jennirane- I want your celinas! mothbeast-I've been scoping that same ON coat!
Clutched Namaste Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 211	__________________ besos!

Nov 4th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#4370
Clutched Namaste Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 211	tonij - the bag is now better than ever! Yay you and RM!
Clutched Namaste Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 211	__________________ besos!

Nov 4th, 2009, 12:51 AM	#4371
Sybaryte Sofa King Banned Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,911	Toni - Love the dogleash on the Nikki but much prefer sig HW on the Mac...congrats!!
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Nov 4th, 2009, 08:34 AM	#4372
PiggyinManolos Here... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: my little prison Posts: 791	pretty pretty toni!!!! I love that green!!!!
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Nov 4th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#4373
temo Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,111	Tonij, that is so gorgeous!!! Makes me think of Emeralds!

Nov 4th, 2009, 10:31 AM	#4374
quizshow HH Junkie Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 493	That's amazing Toni! I love the color and signature HW.
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Nov 4th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#4376
enga4 Shine On Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Chi-city Posts: 2,823	Cute coat, MB! I think the Chloe blogger girlie reviewed that coat, too! Twinsies! WOW, Toni, that's super CS! Way to go RM! Such a pretty bag! Congrats!
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Nov 4th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#4377
mdlovesbags Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 333	That coat is super cute and weakening my "no more new coats" resolve. The jewelry is stunning, especially as a group. I can see the temptation to collect.
mdlovesbags Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 333

Nov 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#4378
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,061	Hey Hotties, I'm wondering if anyone wants to name some fabulous up-and-coming indie bag designers, since, well, you know... we're having a little rough patch with the Man. (LOL) Clothing-wise, I'm good: I have found plenty of good stuff at Etsy and my not-so-new loves, Suzabelle and Inhabit. Shoes? Yeah, I got shoes. But besides the usual suspects (RM, Botkier, Treesje, BE, Ignes, etc)-- who do I need to know about?
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Nov 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#4379
lunarlu Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 219	Thanks for the answer Clutched! Oh Toni how great is it of RM to do that for you?! Now your MAC is even more perfect!
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Nov 4th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#4380
Clutched Namaste Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 211	Hi Sacchrine! The two best websites that I can recommend are Chacodog and Skystonetrading. I have ordered from both multiple times. Both are based in NM and have years worth of experience. They carry promenent artists (work pictured in my photo) such as Albert Jake, Guy Hoskie, Darrel Cadman, Aaron Todlena, E.S. 'Eugene' Mitchell, Andy Cadman and Gary Reeves. Reputable dealers will be able to tell you who made the piece, what mine the stones come from, and in some cases who cut the stones (lapidary). All of this, plus the value of raw materials is factored into the price. (Skystone offers ring sizing, and I have used this service w/ success). http://chacodog.com/index.php http://www.skystonetrading.com/ If you make it out to NM, be sure to visit Ortega's on the Plaza. Expensive, yes, but knowlegeable and extensive. Get on their mailing list for invites to their parties during Indian Market. You can also visit the Navajo Nation (and pueblos for their jewelry).
Clutched Namaste Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 211	__________________ besos!

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