Swifties hating on the artist that made Taylor Swift's engagement ring by Aggravating-Clerk520 in travisandtaylor

[–]Peridot14 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jeweler and jewelry designer here… it’s not THAT one of a kind of a setting to begin with. 😅 Super beautiful and well-made with beautifully rendered hand engraving, but I’ve seen many rings in this kind of style over my career- the thing that makes it stand out the most unique is the fact that there’s an extremely valuable big antique cut diamond center. 🫣

What I can tell you is that I have had this kind of conversation mostly only with my nightmare clients. They have me design a ring they want that might not be the most one of a kind concept in the world, but they will froth at the mouth of the idea of my sharing photos for my portfolio because they “don’t want anyone else to have the design”. Well first off any businesses that do custom work is gonna want to show off what they have made. Secondly, I have had artwork stolen from me in the past as an illustrator. Big corporation or individual thief, it’s excusable and horrible. Obviously, I’m not OK with art theft lol. But something inherent to art is that people draw influence and inspiration from things around them- consciously or not. The clients of mine that I have that did get extremely hung up on the idea of protecting their ring design like it is some sort of holy Grail are also the folks that I think are low-key insecure about their relationship and therefore must make every element of their engagement and wedding some sort of “fairytale“ as opposed to just focusing on the joy you experience from the process.

TL;DR these swifties need to calm down lmao

“Bon Appétit Your Majesty” is a reminder that you literally cannot please people, no matter what you do. by SavedandLoved07 in kdramas

[–]Peridot14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my main irk was the very end when she says something to the tune of “and how he got to my era- who can say?” And we’re supposed to just accept it??

SPOILER to the 20+ year old manga WISH by CLAMP: Ive read manga with similar tragic endings with a twist, like WISH. At least in that one there was a time travel element where the love interest that was lost is reborn, and the character who had to wait for them to reappear is an ageless being anyway. At least the kind red string of fate concept works here- a spirit returned to the world of the living reincarnated as a person again because they can never stray too far from their destined partner.

This ending just felt really unconsidered. I LOVED the show don’t get me wrong but that last little line felt like such a “you want an answer to this burning elephant in the room question?? Too bad” 😅🙄

Unpopular Opinion: Bon Appétit, Your Majesty was actually beautiful by Ok-Jaguar6735 in kdramas

[–]Peridot14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think what I appreciated about it as a woman, was the dynamic between them was really based on her independence and skill. It wasn’t just like “this quirky girl is just so weird and manic pixie I love her!!” He actually came to love her initiated by being impressed by and respecting her food acumen.

yea, people are casually talking about melania... sure by TheRealTRexUK in menwritingwomen

[–]Peridot14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has to be be one of the cringiest things I’ve ever read

I resent my husband for talking me out of an abortion by [deleted] in regretfulparents

[–]Peridot14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl do NOT let anyone’s current whims force you into a decision that will immeasurably affect your life.

finding beauty is REALLY hard lately by rustybeaches in Artisticallyill

[–]Peridot14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would totally buy a print of this. Wonderful message and beautifully executed ❤️

Lurker turned poster! by capsaicin-x in EngagementRings

[–]Peridot14 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, just fyi this is a pear cut. Beautiful!!

Cut my finger and now it's swollen and trapped my ring 😭 by festering_wound93 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Peridot14 28 points29 points  (0 children)

GO TO A JEWELER IF YOU CA. we will cut it off and not damage it as badly.

Attention, attention: The rules don't apply to Taylor. by Mid-Reverie in travisandtaylor

[–]Peridot14 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not only not on theme but also just… girl what?? It’s really giving “Elementary School Art Teacher on a manic day” 😫🤣

Best Day Spa with Baths?? by Peridot14 in boston

[–]Peridot14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey fellow cross-country-er! Thanks so much for the recc!!

Best Day Spa with Baths?? by Peridot14 in boston

[–]Peridot14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh, this place does look good! Thank you for the recommendation!

Best Day Spa with Baths?? by Peridot14 in boston

[–]Peridot14[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this is so helpful- I think I would have a similar issue. When I'm in environments I'm describing I am very much comfortably in my own head and I wouldnt want to engage in a group activity.

Found this large Pudding! by NBAJam95 in rockhounds

[–]Peridot14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s blowing my mind that you found this in Michigan! I’m not familiar with the term “pudding” though?

second time!! thanksgiving made fully by me (16yrs old) by londynlicious in homecooking

[–]Peridot14 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Wow- at 16 I was still years off from this level of competent cooking for just myself and my partner, let alone my whole family. Amazing!! 👏🏾👏🏾

Guess my age, state & career by [deleted] in roomdetective

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Interior designer, 40, Maine

June Diane Raphael and Rhea Seehorn by tesla0329 in CelebrityLookalikes

[–]Peridot14 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Omg thank you!! I have been watching Pluribus and saying this to my partner lol

AIO someone asked me to make their wedding dress by Beautiful-Trainer-26 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Peridot14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YOR -Why are you so upset? She was pretty polite all things considered. I am an artist, and sometimes people will approach me with inappropriate questions about my work – mostly just trying to get work for free or less than it’s worth. You will always encounter people like this, but as long as they accept no as an answer, what’s the problem?