Jewelry

[cherry]

There is something about her jewelry I don't care for. It has to do with the color of the metal.  I don't think I have ever seen that color on any piece  of jewelry ,but hers.  It doesn't look like silver or gold to me, but kind of a green color ,almost like it's tarnished

I am sure I am in the minority, because it looks to me like she must sell heaps of it.

[roxxy1]

And rather large...........

[GSPgirl]

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There is something about her jewelry I don't care for. It has to do with the color of the metal.  I don't think I have ever seen that color on any piece  of jewelry ,but hers.  It doesn't look like silver or gold to me, but kind of a green color ,almost like it's tarnished

I am sure I am in the minority, because it looks to me like she must sell heaps of it.

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I have a couple of pins, which are beautiful.  But, the majority of her line is just too big for my taste.   Her staff on her own website are rude and they cancel your order a few days later stating that a certain pin is not available.  If you email her company, they never respond.  Not a good way to do business. 

[Jersey Born]

There is something for everyone, Cherry.  Heidi's pieces are set in what looks like a bronze-tone or brass-tone metal.  It goes well with gold colored hardware on a handbag and shoes, or with gold zippers or buttons on clothing.  There are certain pieces she makes that definitely call to me despite the fact that I am primarily a silver-loving person, who wears silver jewelry with silver-toned hardware on my accessories almost exclusively.  For instance, I have a siam red crystal Heidi Daus Chinese dragon pin that is  extraordinary on a cardigan, scarf, or jacket.  I get compliments galore, whenever I wear it.  I also have, and love, a blue and green crystal articulated jellyfish necklace by Heidi Daus, which is perfect for summer, and the shore, and for going to an aquarium!  

The detail of some of her pieces can truly be awe-inspiring in their originality and Asian (dragons, geishas, pagodas, and symbols), nature-based (dragonfly, butterfly, flower, animal, etc.), or mythical creature theme (like her Griffin pin), and when seen close-up and in person, they approach sculptural art, with their cultural accuracy, and their 3-D depth.

Just sayin'.  And I am someone who never thought I would like or ever want any of her pieces due to the color of metal/material she uses.  That said, I don't feel drawn to every single piece she makes, not by a long shot, nor do I feel I need a collection of her pieces.   

[cherry]

I am sure they are well made ,and popular.  I just find the color is not for me.  I am a gold or silver lover..

It looks as if pins are making a come back again  For all who have her jewelry ,no offense is intended. Wear it in good health and happiness

[Carmie]

It’s too big for me and way too expensive for costume jewelry.  I’d rather buy gold or silver with natural stones than brass and glass.

Some pieces are pretty though.

[ValuSkr]

Her jewelry is not for me but it sure is fun to watch her on TV.  

[cherry]

@Carmie  some of Joan Rivers pins are in her price range too. Fashion jewelry isn't cheap, and  if it's well made ,it will last a lifetime

[Carmie]

I am not a fan of costume jewelry for me.  I have been collecting the real deal since I was in about the third grade.  

I actually do own one piece of costume jewelry and have had it for years.  It is a breast cancer bow pin with pretty pink stones imbedded in a gold colored metal.  It Is a Kenneth J. Lane piece.  It is beautiful, well made and still looks like new.  I get compliments when I wear it...usually on a winter coat.

I do like the look of some costume jewelry, but just can’t bring myself to buy it.  That little voice in my head keeps saying...save your money and buy the real thing.  

Right now, I have so much jewelry and hardly ever wear any of it.  I used to be a jewelry addict, but I lost my passion.   I wear the same white gold hoop earrings and a big white gold byzantine necklace, my wedding set and a diamond anniversary ring that my DH picked out and purchased for me.   I wish the stones were smaller, (my ring size is 4.5) but didn’t want to hurt his feelings, so I wear it.  I never take my everyday jewelry off.  The rest of my stuff is collecting dust, except for a special outing when I change things up a bit.

[OfCourse]

I love Heidi's use of color and crystals.  Some of the combinations are exquisite.  I do agree that most of her stuff is too big and costs too much.  She had some bangles in all colors (one color for each bangle) and matching 1" hoop earrings this week that I loved!  The earrings are on sale still for $29.  They have sort of a vintage-y tarnished gold metal that I loved.  I don't wear bangles ever because they're not comfortable, and I really don't wear any of my existing jewelry, so I don't buy it anymore.  I have a butterfly ring from her line for my middle finger that's not too large (about 1/2" top to bottom) but made up of tiny crystals of every color in the rainbow.  I do love that, though I rarely wear it.