LAD to close down permanently after year end :-(

[GlitterInMyHair]

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

 

[MeowMeow]

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

 

[bludiva]

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]

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

 

[Kasey Bug]

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]

What is LAD?

 

[Matata]

What is LAD

Love Affair Diamonds

 

[distracts]

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]

Thanks Matata.

 

[Wewechew]

I was bummed when I saw the news, too

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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

 

[elizat]

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]

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]

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]

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