The Vine: December 13, 2013
I’m hoping the Nation can help me with a jewelry search.
After years of lusting after it, I finally tracked down Liz Lemon’s necklace from 30 Rock.
Sadly, this is way out of my price range (further sleuthing suggests two charms and a chain would be $300+). I’m not normally much of a jewelry wearer, so I don’t even know how to go about tracking down something like it. I don’t want a knock-off, per se, but I’d really like to find something with a similar shape and handmade look. I wear a lot of button-down shirts for work and I’m trying to dress them up a little.
Any brand or store suggestions? Keyword search ideas for Etsy? I’d like to stay in the $100-or-so range, but I could probably go up a bit if it were really awesome.
Thanks!
L
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Hi Sars,
I’m teaching Year 7 History (equivalent to Grade 6) for the first time this school year and one of the topics is the Crusades. I remember reading a children’s book set in the period which featured Saladin, Crusader castles and a very exciting scene set in the fortess of the Assassins in which their leader demonstrated his followers’ complete loyalty by having one jump off the battlements to his death (I was quite a bloodthirsty 11-year-old).
Anyway, I’d like to track it down but I can’t find it — I though it might be by Henry Treece but it isn’t.
So, children’s fiction title about the Crusades, probably published in the 1970s in Britain and reasonably historically accurate — any ideas?
Thanks,
Mrs. B
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LW1 – there are TONS of letter charms out there. I wear silver Ficaloras, myself, but if you run a search for “initial necklace gold” (or silver, if that’s what you prefer), you’ll find a plethora of options. Max & Chloe just provided a pair of gifts ones for me, though I did prefer what I found at NYMetals on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/NYmetals) — I just couldn’t get those shipped in time.
L, a quick search on Etsy for “initial necklace” uncovered this and this from the first page alone. I’m sure you can find something in your style and price range.
Yes! A friend’s company sells a variety of charms that each represent a charity and a portion of the sale supports the charity. They have new letter charms that look very similar, and are much, much less expensive. Each letter provides a donated book to “Room to Read”! Their other charms are more expensive, but very beautiful – I have a couple myself.
http://www.altruette.com/shop/letters
Mrs B,
Could the book be one by Rosemary Sutcliff?
You’re looking for Knight Crusader, by Ronald Welch. He’s a better writer than Henry Treece (although I do like Treece too.)
L – how about the Waxing Poetic charms? They have a few different styles. http://www.waxingpoetic.com
I would love to help you. This necklace is 1/2″ discs and I have the plain block font. The charms can come with the letters darkened or natural finish. They are 14k gold filled rather than solid gold like the HF necklace.
http://www.crowstealsfire.com/product/gold-two-initial-necklace-birthstones
Ronald Welch – that’s it — thank you!
I have just re-read ‘The Children’s Crusade’ and thought the writing was okay, so will look forward to reacquainting myself with Welch.
I know it’s not the book you were looking for, but you may want to check out “Crusade in Jeans”, by Thea Beckman. I only saw the movie (feel free to judge…), but there’s a die-hard fanbase for the book, so it’s probably worth seeing if it fits your class.
Do a search for “letter pendant necklace” on Polyvore.com. They have a ton of options in different price ranges. I just hunted down a similar style for my sister that way.
Another option in silver, from a friend’s store:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/117382515/letter-initial-stamped-sterling-silver?ref=shop_home_feat
A friend of mine makes almost the exact same necklace for $60 +$20 each additional letter. She’s also awesome. http://jennifertuton.com/collections/necklaces/simple-n-chic/
Not the book you’re asking for, but oh, please look at Catherine Jinks’ Pagan’s Crusade if you’re looking for Crusades stuff. It’s perfect for that age group, and it’s funny, compelling, and historically enlightening; plus there are three more books for kids to inhale if they like them.
Hi! I would LOVE to make this necklace for you! And I’m sure that, even in gold, I can come in well under that $300! check out my etsy (which Lisa was kind enough to mention! thanks! :D )for the silver versions (3 different sizes, i think you’d actually probably rather go with the “smaller” necklace https://www.etsy.com/listing/122257670/letter-initial-stamped-sterling-silver?
And I’m always happy to take a custom order in 14k gold (or gold filled)!
Thanks! :)
I loved Ronald Welch when I was a kid. I read the whole series repeatedly. You’re in luck, it looks like the gauntlet is the only one still in print.
I’m so happy and flattered to see traffic coming from here to my etsy page (yay for your awesome readers! :) ) I feel like I should offer y’all something! How about some free shipping?
If you’re still doing your holiday shopping, I’ll upgrade your shipping (through 12/20)to Priority Mail for free, so you can get it in time for Christmas (I’ll ship daily, with final mailing being on Saturday 12/21)! Enter code “Tomato” *
If you’re just shopping, I’ll give you free shipping. Enter code “Tomato1”
Thanks! :D
(code “tomato” will show as 1% off–i couldn’t have an “empty” value for the coupon, but I’ll know that it means free priority upgrade. no need to add that to your cart at checkout :) and you’ll be saving that $3.70 upcharge :) )
To “L” – try this website. I have loved this place since it was just one designer sitting there on the street corner with her table. Their stuff is beautiful: http://lunessa.myshopify.com/collections/necklace/products/large-engraved-initial-disk-charms .
Hope you like ’em!
http://www.piperlime.com has Kate Spade alphabet necklaces that look similar!