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halleybird · Hermes

Jeanine Payer

Elle · Hermes

I like them. Actually, I think those rings would make some of the coolest alterna-wedding bands ever!

FashionFreak · Kenneth Cole

Those are so nice, I've never heard of Jeanine Payer though.

Magnolia · BCBG

I'm no help at all because I've never heard of the designer but I really like those pieces.

ejc423 · Coach

I've never seen her stuff IRL, but I've noticed it in Sundance before. In fact, I was just browsing there and found this beauty:

cicero necklace

cicero necklace "The spirit is the true self." These words from Cicero, a great Roman scholar and writer, are hand engraved upon the tab set to one side of Jeanine Payer's delicate chain. 18kt gold with S-hook and eye clasp. Charm is sterling silver. Handmade in USA . 16"L.

I just love it.

Edited because I had to add this one:

free spirit necklace Sliding freely along silver links, a talisman extends an invitation from Rumi, the 13th-century Sufi poet: "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there."

I must be a sucker for quotes too.

-- Edited by ejc423 at 00:00, 2005-10-12

jah · Dooney & Bourke

I've been a fan of Jeanine Payer for years. Her stuff is very well made. All of her engraving is done by hand (hand engraving is a lost art, but is quite beautiful). Her stuff is very unique IMO...and some of the quotes/poetry verses she uses are not as common, so I really appreciate that. All of that being said, if you want to buy Jeanine Payer, I recommend purchasing her work at one of the following places:

www.givingtreegallery.com

www.americanpiecrafts.com

Also, her stuff is often listed on ebay. Once, I even found an engraved baby cup on overstock, so it doesn't hurt to check there either!

Alikat · Kate Spade

Those are so wonderful.... Thanks for sharing them

bumblebee · Coach

i have a bracelet that my mom bought me once for xmas. i like it a lot. it's cool that she uses quotes that aren't trite, cheesy, or overused.

halleybird · Hermes

jah and bumblebee... do you think the pieces are worth the price, then? They're about the same price point as, say, Tiffany, but much cooler, IMO.

bumblebee · Coach

yea, i definitely think so, because they are unique. especially for you, halleybird, because you seem (like me) to be a person to whom words have meaning and special-ness. which piece are you thinking of getting?

halleybird · Hermes

bumblebee wrote:

yea, i definitely think so, because they are unique. especially for you, halleybird, because you seem (like me) to be a person to whom words have meaning and special-ness. which piece are you thinking of getting?

ahhh, you know me so well. I have a little while to decide, but I think I definitely want a ring or a bracelet, because I want to be able to look at it when I wear it (and I want it to be subtle enough so I can wear it every day). These are my favorites so far:

:"for as long as it lasts let the singer be the song. for as much as it's worth let the truth outweigh the lies. for this single moment let my own voice be heard." (I like this one because it reminds me of journalism, and writing)

plus these rings I already posted:

I also like this bracelet, and the quote reminds me of teaching, but it's pretty pricey:

"Come to the edge," he said. They said, "We are afraid." "Come to the edge," he said. They came. He pushed them and they flew." -Apollinaire

It's hard, because I want a quote that is meaningful to me, but I am picky about the design. I have about a month and a half until my birthday, so I have some time to make up my mind.

PS - thank you for posting those sites, jah!

bex · Chanel

i love love love this quote... it is one of my faves.

"Come to the edge," he said. They said, "We are afraid." "Come to the edge," he said. They came. He pushed them and they flew." -Apollinaire

i love it.... did i mention that already???

i think these pieces are really unique Halleybird and completely fitting of you.

bumblebee · Coach

i really LOVE the last bracelet, too. the first one is very nice, too--but halleybird, if you really love the last one, you should get it. it will make you happy every day when you put it on, so it's worth the extra money upfront. it's really really cool.

are you buying it for yourself, or making up your xmas list...?

jah · Dooney & Bourke

halleybird wrote:

bumblebee wrote: yea, i definitely think so, because they are unique. especially for you, halleybird, because you seem (like me) to be a person to whom words have meaning and special-ness. which piece are you thinking of getting? ahhh, you know me so well. I have a little while to decide, but I think I definitely want a ring or a bracelet, because I want to be able to look at it when I wear it (and I want it to be subtle enough so I can wear it every day). These are my favorites so far: :"for as long as it lasts let the singer be the song. for as much as it's worth let the truth outweigh the lies. for this single moment let my own voice be heard." (I like this one because it reminds me of journalism, and writing) plus these rings I already posted: I also like this bracelet, and the quote reminds me of teaching, but it's pretty pricey: "Come to the edge," he said. They said, "We are afraid." "Come to the edge," he said. They came. He pushed them and they flew." -Apollinaire It's hard, because I want a quote that is meaningful to me, but I am picky about the design. I have about a month and a half until my birthday, so I have some time to make up my mind. PS - thank you for posting those sites, jah!

Halleybird--ditto on what bumblebee said...her stuff is worth the price and IMO while it is the same $ as Tiffany it is so much more unique.

Just an FYI--through the giving tree gallery you can special order a piece of hers with the quote you want (any quote). So, if you don't find a quote you want and have one you really love, she will put it on a piece for you. Also, if you find a quote on one piece and wish it was on a ring, you can order that too!

My friends have her rings as "casual wedding rings". When they renewed their vows they had rings with quotes specially made and now they wear those instead of their regular rings when the occasion doesn't call for carats of diamonds (softball games, etc.).