It's become a bit of a game with us in the family to see if we can 'get it right.' My poor mother-in-law has returned more items than I can count. But I've been batting 1000 lately. so I'm feeling like I'm on a role.
When she asked for black earrings, I thought 'ok, I got this.' How hard can that be? But before I could finish that thought, she added 'you know, not too fancy, just something simple, certainly not pearls, not too long ....' That's when you know you're in trouble; when she starts listing stuff. It becomes a bit 'Goldilocks' with a 'not too hard, not too soft' guessing game.
At this point I had already set out a few items on the bead table ready to create. I had a pretty little pair of spinel briolettes. I really like this stone. It has such a beautiful hue to it; especially with the faceted cut. But I decided that these might be just a little too small, too shiny (aka fancy) and without a complete closure. She also loses earring backs as quickly as I give them to her. I was thinking about getting her just a box of earring backs for Christmas.
Ok so pair number two I decided on a nice tear drop onyx stone. I did a long double wrap over the top and included a straight (nothing fancy) leverback. Sans the need for earring backs. This pair seemed just right to me for everyday. But just to play it safe, I did make a third pair. I had been meaning to replace my own black pearls, so I thought if she doesn't like these then I've got my new pair. Two birds with one stone; wait that would be four stones.
I gave them to her this past Saturday, and as expected, the onyx pair was exactly what she wanted. Whew, still batting 1000!
Whew! I was going to say...but the last ones are pearls!
ReplyDeleteSimple things are the hardest to design for me! Not a lot of room to play with.
I would love and appreciate any of your handmade gifts - they're all beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI especially like earrings that have a snap closure like the 2nd and 3rd pairs above :)
I'm not picky, I love them all!
ReplyDeleteLovely earrings!!! you are an artist!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
They all look beautiful! -Glad your sister in law was happy ;)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about losing the earring backs. I've bought those a few times, that's why leverbacks are one of my favorite styles. ;p
ReplyDeleteAll 3 of these are pretty ♥
These are all beautiful! I am glad you picked the right one for your sister-in-law! LOL. I have to use leverbacks for my mom's earrings. Somehow she manages to lose traditional hooks from her ears!!!
ReplyDeletethese are so beautiful <3
ReplyDeleteI love the last pair so much!
Have a great weekend dear!
XoXo
Plami
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I love all of them, and figured your sister in law would like the middle pair. Glad you are still batting 1000!
ReplyDeleteYes the onyx is my favourite too.
ReplyDeleteLOL - she's lucky to be your sister in law :) Oh, this was funny, thank you for the chuckle.
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