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LAD to close down permanently after year end :-(

GlitterInMyHair

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I've never purchased anything from her, but have admired many of her pieces / designs.
 

MeowMeow

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I saw that earlier. I am so sad to hear. I always wanted to purchase from her eventually. :(
 

bludiva

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I saw a post from her earlier this year about shifting to a new career opportunity, I'm so curious as to what it is, wishing much luck! I never purchased but enjoyed scanning her listings.
 

Garnetgirl

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What a shame...:( I never purchased from her, but she had some gorgeous stuff.
 

Kasey Bug

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Sad to learn Erica is starting a new chapter in her life but I’m sure she’ll do great. I did purchase a pair of stud earrings from her about 2 years ago. They’re beautiful and her customer service is second to none. She has an ETSY shop and still selling her custom jewelry and stones.
 

kenny

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What is LAD?
 

Matata

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distracts

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I wonder what she means by the antique diamond and jewelry business has changed and not for the better. Things I can think about are increased prices of antique jewelry and the trend for instagram buying/selling (which drives me crazy!) and probably the need for sellers to constantly be on social media as a result. But I wonder what her experiences are (and if she'll join the board as a poster once she's no longer in the trade????).
 

kenny

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Thanks Matata.
 

Wewechew

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I was bummed when I saw the news, too :(2
 

diamondseeker2006

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You'll be missed, Erica!!! Congrats on your new ventures and I wish you much success and happiness!
 

elizat

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I bought from Erica and I enjoyed her eye for design and stones. I am not surprised she opted to wind it down totally though.
 

OoohShiny

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That's a shame - I liked some of the designs on her Instagram account, and she was getting some great MMDs.

(I wonder if the latter has had any influence!)
 

diamondseeker2006

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That's a shame - I liked some of the designs on her Instagram account, and she was getting some great MMDs.

(I wonder if the latter has had any influence!)

No. She just got a great fulltime job and she has a family. There are only so many hours in a day. That's what I gather from what she has posted.
 

marymm

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I had wonderful interactions/purchases with Erica and wish her the best in her current/future endeavors - thank you Erica!
 
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