Comments for Musings of a Northern Girl

Comment on Swarovski Name Change by Ellen Bryant

Ellen Bryant — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:08:18 +0000

What in the world is Swarovski thinking? Why would they want to be called just crystallized? I just don’t get it. If you make jewelry when you told people the stones were Swarovski then they knew they were going to be paying more for the item, because of the name. I guess we will just have to continue to say the beads we are using are Swarovski, because they are!!! Ellen

Comment on September Item per Day Challenge, Part 2 by thisnortherngirl

thisnortherngirl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:47:39 +0000

Thanks Lois! I love copper too. It’s so rich and warm.

Yes, the colour does stay. I can continue to oxidize over time, making the colour more mellow. One way to prevent that is to treat it with a product like Renaissance Wax which seals it and prevents further oxidation.

Comment on September Item per Day Challenge, Part 2 by Lois

Lois — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:38:34 +0000

Your work is sweet. The earrings at the top are so simple and yet make a statement. I just adore copper. I’m going to have to try working with heat too. I didn’t realize how many colors you could get with just heat. Does the color stay long term? Does the copper still tarnish and what happens after you clean it? Keep up your work. It’s lovely.
You might like this group for copper wire http://copperwirejewelers.ning.com too.
Lois

Comment on September Item Per Day Challenge by Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:28:35 +0000

Your first few pieces are lovely. I hope that you are feeling better!

I have to upload some better photos of my pieces, way too much late night photography going on.

Comment on Swarovski Name Change by Judith Q. Caracciolo

Judith Q. Caracciolo — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:44:21 +0000

I agree with all the responses before mine. What an outrageous idea. What were they thinking? It’s true that when people hear the name Swarovski they know they’re purchasing the best quality in crystals. I guess we’ll just have to use the full name so that we can include the Swarovski name in the description. I’m hoping the company becomes aware of the complaints and change their minds.

Comment on Swarovski Name Change by Kathrine C. Rogers

Kathrine C. Rogers — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:50:14 +0000

I am absolutely appalled at what the company is doing to simply “shrug off” a name which actually in the minds of most peaple, ONLY means Crystal of the HIGHEST QUALITY, COLOR AND CLARITY

I am a retired woman with many years of experience in the fashion world and with the use of Swarovski crystal beads and jewelry. This is a super-sized mistake in my view, for the company to make.

Comment on There’s a what? In where!?! by Laura Hunter

Laura Hunter — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:59:03 +0000

thanks for your follow on twitter! I love the north in general and Canadians specifically , one of my best friends grew up in Windsor. Cheers , great blog. Laura

Comment on Swarovski Name Change by thisnortherngirl

thisnortherngirl — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:16:13 +0000

Personally, I still use “Swarovski” otherwise my clients don’t know what it is. Swarovski is familiar and reassures them.

Comment on Swarovski Name Change by Marti

Marti — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:54:54 +0000

I agree with thisnorthengirl my clients love when I mention the name Swarovski, do you think we could list our pieces as “Crystallized by Swarovski” something like that, tell me what you think.

Comment on The Treasury Addiction Continues… by Laura Hunter

Laura Hunter — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:22:45 +0000

great colors on your treasury , there wasn’t room to leave a comment but the sweet poole fine silver pendant was great, a beautiful collection , I can see how it would be addictive! Laura of Clan of the Mountaindreamers