[akoya]

I would like to share with you these elegant looking clutches. One is made of black lip shell and the other of mother-of pearl
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/30936
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/30937
It is amazing how many gifts we get from this little marine creature

[pattye]

Wow! Thanks Akoya,

Those are adorable, but definitely out of my budget! Interesting use of the beautiful shells!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[Caitlin]

Hi Akoya
Is that your company?

I went over there and couldn't find a single pearl--even the two items that came up in the search were fake pearls. and both cost hundreds of dollars.

I give you and linked website a poor review and think you need to back-off with the advertising.

[akoya]

Originally Posted by Caitlin

Hi Akoya
Is that your company?

I went over there and couldn't find a single pearl--even the two items that came up in the search were fake pearls. and both cost hundreds of dollars.

I give you and linked website a poor review and think you need to back-off with the advertising.

hi caitlin,
wished to have a company like that.No it is not my company.I am just a poor jewelry designer trying to express my anxieties,fantasies,and beauty through my work. I brought the clutches to the thread just to share with the rest the notion that there are other pearl perspectives.
Why so much nugging about the clutch prices. I saw some breathtaking pieces from the this site's vendors that run up to thousands of dollars. Why, you think that the work of a mother-of-pearl clutch should cost less? Anyway i think the clutches are FABULOUS.I have to admitt though that are too steep for my pocketbook.

[Ashley]

WOW

Those are beautiful! I get net-a-porter emails myself, and totally missed that. I do think branding has something to do with the high price tag, along with the rarity of the clutch (how many clutches like that have we all seen? very few sadly..), but looking at the workmanship and materials, the price does seem to be fairly on target.

I particularly like the white mop clutch- it looks like one single piece of mop, with rough-cut Amythest at the top. Sheer Elegance...

dreaming away...

[Caitlin]

OK, I now understand your motive. Thanks.

I got an abalone card case at the gem show in Tucson this past February-- and an abalone covered pen. The card case was $15.00. I'll put up a picture when I find it-

I must admit I went into sticker shock with those clutch prices!!!

[Ashley]

I don't blame you! I'd love to say that I have as great of an evening purse collection as I do shoes and pearls, but shoes are relatively inexpensive, and pearls I get at cost. Clutches are pie in the sky for me- I tend to schlep around the same ol purse everywhere I go... It's sad.

[Valeria101]

What fashion thing is worth what for whom is always debatable... There sure are lots of clutches and purses in that price range; and they seem to sell. [whites are 'sold out']

From the pictures it isn't very obvious how they are made. Lovely idea, methinks.

[Caitlin]

Well, here is my $15- knockoff....

[Ashley]

I like it!! The mosaic look is very eye-catching, and the colors are beautiful! Way to spend $15!

[Caitlin]

I've got my Pearl-Guide cards in it.

[barbie biggs]

Must admit I love both the expensive version and your little clutch Caitlin. Did you notice some of the shapes look like expensive guitar picks? Well, to a player anyway. Make a great rock-n-roll clutch.
I never use my PP cards until I give something away, then I give the person a note telling them where the pearls come from and a card telling them how to care for them. It's so convenient!

[boo]

Originally Posted by barbie biggs

I never use my PP cards until I give something away, then I give the person a note telling them where the pearls come from and a card telling them how to care for them. It's so convenient!

LOL - I actually keep the business cards I get with my pearls in my wallet for when people compliment me on my pearls. "They came from (insert vendor here)! Go visit their website! You'll love them!" Obviously I need to move them to a sweet little card case...

[jerin]

Originally Posted by Ashley

I like it!! The mosaic look is very eye-catching, and the colors are beautiful! Way to spend $15!

I too find it very pretty, especially the colours Caitlin, and I wish I could get something like it to put my cards in it and for such a good price....

Inge

[Caitlin]

My daughter Kether found it at the gem mall. She also bought me an abalone inlaid pen. they had both fountain and ballpoint pens. Kether thought she could sell the pens at work so she asked the guy to call her when he got more in. He just called. I will ask Kether what he will sell a dozen or so of the card cases for. Maybe I can offer them over here.