Forum Unisex Jewellery Item

[ap1]

I have had a chat with Nicola Palterman, who designs and produces her own range of Jewellery, made from precious metals. www.nicolapalterman.com

She would be interested in producing an item for Forum Members, relating to the regiment. Obviously the simpler the design, the cheaper the production costs.

As an example, if Nicola was to produce a Flash in silver it would probably retail for about £30, in Gold about £50-60(ball park figures). If members were interested, we would probably go for an item that could be produced as a Tie Stud, Brooch or Cufflinks. Look at Nicolas web site and you will see what I mean.(this range is a good example) http://www.nicolapalterman.com/pure.htm

Whatever we did commission would be expertly crafted and unique.

Whats the view of the membership, are you interested?

Any ideas for a design....Simple is good

[daibeer]

I like the idea of a flash, gold or silver for the lapel.
regards

[margrit]

Yes, I like the idea of the flash for its uniqueness for a brooch in silver.

[Dai]

The flash is a great idea in Gold or Silver. I've tried to get the RWF dragon as a tie pin but cant get it anywhere. They used to sell them in the PRI gutted I didnt get one, then again I didnt think the RWF would be no more!!!!

[chalky]

will this have repercussions? i remember prince charles getting miffed that people were using his 3 feathers for jewlery without permission..

[ap1]

Good Point Chalky.

In a nutshell, I shouldn't think so, but I'm not 100% sure. A glance at ebay shows many companies making money from the regiment, without permission. Members of the regimental committee visit this site on a daily basis, if there are any issues, I'm sure they will raise them with either myself or Bob. Either way we would probably ask a senior ranking member of the Forum to enquire for us.

On the money making side, we intend to keep the costs down, we may recoup a pound or so(a very small amount), to enable the forum to have a small fund, to cover software costs etc. At moment, The Comrades Association pays our annual server costs. and very grateful we are. If we add other utilities or improvements(such as the Reseach Archive) myself and Bob fund it ourselves, which isn't a problem, as it goes with the territory. But it would be useful to have a small sum of money available to maintain the site as the technology advances.

If anyone objects to that, we are quite happy to discuss it.

Incidentally, response to the Jewellery suggestion has so far been poor, it would only proceed, if supported. Also other ideas for an item in addition to the Flash design are welcome.

Thanks again

[anitacorbett]

Yes please I'd love one.
Anita x

[rich]

i remember years ago the regt did use the flash as a lapel badge it was made of black enamel ... but a silver one sounds just as good

[ap1]

i remember years ago the regt did use the flash as a lapel badge it was made of black enamel ... but a silver one sounds just as good

Your quite right Rich about the enamel Flash. This piece would be made of precious metal, and of a higher value. It doesn't have to be a Flash, it could be a design that reflects the Forum, its down to members to come up with ideas.

[rikoshea]

i'd like a flash also, how do we purchase them.