my new ebay purchase (Uppy, i hope you''re seeing this and feel GUILTY!)

[whitby_2773]

....but i just KNOW that you don''t! (laughinggggg)

my second - and LAST pin purchase from that evil, seductive, online retail auction site!

(and Uppy - i dont feel guilty either!!)

 

[coatimundi_org]

Yip!! Cool pin Whitby!

 

[Rhea]

That''s a really cool pin. It looks like it curves slightly, does it?

 

[whitby_2773]

thanks coati and addy!

i''m quite pleased about it. it''s just a simple little thing, which didn''t cost me much, but i wear a lot of black cashmere (hey, i live in New York!) so pins often just add a shot of ''something'' to jazz up a blank canvas. i also use them in the woolen scarves and pashminas i wear in the winter. Upgradable posted a few in one thread, and i got inspired. they represent only the 5th and 6th things, respectively, that i''ve bought on ebay over the last 11 years, so i''m quite chuffed.

and addy, no - i dont think it''s curved - if so, not intentionally! i''ve seen sideways shots, and it looks pretty straight.

just a nice little something to put in the jewelry box.

 

[Upgradable]

Love, Love, LOVE the little blingy thing!!!! I love how the bits of sparkle brighten up sweaters and scarves.

Shhhh..... it''s a secret, but pins are my favorite type of jewelry! We just don''t wear them like women used to. The right (or wrong) pin can make (or break) an outfit! A woman wearing a pin automatically ratchets herself up in my estimation!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

This is really pretty, congratulations!

 

[whitby_2773]

thanks dana!

after this one brief foray into ebay, i''m swearing myself off! i can see the potential for GREAT downfall on this!

i''m just going ot stick to the projects i already have going i think - and goodness knows, there''s enough of those!

 

[Upgradable]

Whitby, I hope it makes you feel better to see that I have been sucked in too! I have to get these to my jeweler and have him modify these into pendants. Shhhhh...... don''t let Glitterata know! She''ll be in tears because I''m going to butcher these!

 

[monarch64]

Whitby, love your new pin!!!

 

[AmberGretchen]

That looks lovely - what a cool find!!

 

[whitby_2773]

Date: 3/18/2009 10:34:52 AM
Author: Upgradable
Whitby, I hope it makes you feel better to see that I have been sucked in too! I have to get these to my jeweler and have him modify these into pendants. Shhhhh...... don''t let Glitterata know! She''ll be in tears because I''m going to butcher these!

wow Uppy! i love those! i think we need to see a full photo shoot of all your jewelry! my diamond pin was sent today, apparently, so expect more photos shortly!

 

[whitby_2773]

thanks monarch and ambergretchen - it''s time now for me to make a concerted effort to stay away from ebay!

(and i absolutely need to stop tracking that sapphire ring i have my eye on...)

 

[Upgradable]

Sapphire????? OOooooooo...........

 

[AdiS]

Lovely pin, whitby!

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Lovely piece, Whitby!!

Where is that enabler Uppy anyway??

 

[whitby_2773]

indeed, erica! where IS she?

i''ve been wondering for a few days where she''s slipped away to - Uppy - are you seeing this? speak up pls girl!

(and thanks for the kind words, erica

)

 

[beau13]

Whitby, your pin is pretty!

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Huh?

But why? I've never known Uppy to be shy!!

Oh, and Whitby, Grace here! And you are most welcome

 

[whitby_2773]

thanks Adis - and thank you beau! (you of the stunning celebrity bling-ring!)

and - d''oh! sorry grace! i''m a goose!