Alternatives to good art?

[neph93]

Well said @Manticore.  Very well said.

[Nik]

My maternal grandfather was a football coach in Minnesota in the 50’s and worked with a couple guys who had these fancy class rings from their university. My grandfather hadn’t attended university but still wanted a ring so he saved up and bought diamonds one at a time, then had them set into a silver ring that I’ve inherited. The saving up idea is cool because one day it might get passed down and mean something.

[neph93]

Unique ring. Their heirloom idea is a beautiful concept and this was an especially interesting story.

[phillyforager]

@Nkwkfld:

My maternal grandfather was a football coach in Minnesota in the 50’s and worked with a couple guys who had these fancy class rings from their university. My grandfather hadn’t attended university but still wanted a ring so he saved up and bought diamonds one at a time, then had them set into a silver ring that I’ve inherited. The saving up idea is cool because one day it might get passed down and mean something.

Awesome!

You'll probably be able to pass that down again at some point

Thank you for sharing

[DrPat]

Check out the collection on https://www.madlords.com/

The prices are similar to GA though.

[Butterfly]

Just want to point out that many GAH designs (especially early ones) are derivative of other LA-based jewellers such as Chrome Hearts, Lone Ones, Starlingear.

[Anesthetist]

@Butterfly Good Art predates Starlingear by a couple years AFAIK, but at any rate I think all these brands riff of each other.
What sets GAH apart to me is their gadgetry, fit/finish, and modularity. I have subsequently sold off my Gaboratory, King Baby, Bill Wall, and Starlingear stuff to fund more GoodArt. The other brands are all very good but Josh’s jewelry feels nicer in my hand.

[Giles]

@Butterfly said in Alternatives to good art?:

Just want to point out that many GAH designs (especially early ones) are derivative of other LA-based jewellers such as Chrome Hearts, Lone Ones, Starlingear.

To what end?

[Butterfly]

@Giles If people are looking for alternatives to Good Art then they can consider products from those brands.

[Butterfly]

@Anesthetist That's true and that's actually the aspect I appreciate most about GAH. From what I know though that's actually a more recent thing, their vintage designs don't have the same gadgetry or modularity aspect.