[Unkraut]

True. I reopened the old thread in "Workwear".

[willyto]

Simon I sent you a PM regarding the £25 price for forum members.

Just one thing, when you choose Gimme Both! you have to choose 2 in the Quantity box which may be confusing because you're just buying 1 of Gimme Both! that includes one of each but you need to introduce 2 in order for that choice to work. I don't know if this is intended.

[SJC]

Yes, I'll put a note on the shop thanks.

[capminer]

Alright, I'm in* (for one in Navy & Red; will send PM)

Meantime, one question that might be of public interest: If worn as a neckerchief using a keeper in the form of a ring, what approx. size/diameter would be needed?  I'm guessing an ordinary scarf keeper with a flat, sheet metal aperture (or worse yet, some type of clip) would be pretty hard on the silk.  I would also prefer to use a keeper (vs. knotting it) for the much the same reason.  TIA

*Update: Order placed.

[Edward]

A leather Scout woggle woild probably be the best option.

[SJC]

Just knot it.

[capminer]

Actually, I had* a pretty specific idea for this, so I suppose I'll just try it (too — lol)



It might be a bit extravagant, but to me the entire concept is: I haven't worn any kind of necktie for so long, I honestly don't remember it.

Now, if the combo doesn't work out, that's quite alright: I absolutely adore (real) tortoise shell, and the SJC neckerchief totally rocks.

Cheers!


* 'Update': have (on the way...)

[SJC]

Thanks for sharing, that is lovely. I know for thicker necked members this would be very handy to own. What you save in knotting you gain in length. Is it new? I would be nice to offer these.

[capminer]

It was a lucky (albeit rather expensive) Etsy find.

I should have clarified/separated the link:

From Etsy:

"Victorian Tortoiseshell Chased Band Buckle Ring Antique Jewelry Size 7 - 7 1/4 Antique Jewelry Scarf Slide Mens Womens"
https://www.etsy.com/listing/293809895/s...hased-band (*SOLD* — lol)

PS: You need to scroll down to see the original listing.

~ ~ ~

I was just 'thinking' (you know, for a change — lol)

I don't even know my ring size (!)

Better yet, I don't care

[SJC]

Simply knot the silk once threaded through the loop.

[capminer]

Yes, of course: That would work.

I'm really gonna have to try it: The old neck ain't what it used to be (lol)

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I should probably give you one more example of this knot business:

It took me over 50 years to 'discover' The Granny Knot.

You can probably deduce the rest (rofl)

[capminer]

Scarf Ring Update (FYI)

The Etsy seller shipped the ring today and advised me there will another "buckle ring" listed soon.

I requested notification when it goes up for sale.

I don't know anything else about it at this point, but I will post it here if it looks at all worthwhile.

[RockinByrdie]

Hey, Warpath Leather Goods makes some killer neckerchief slides(keepers). I have 2 I use all the time. Perhaps Matt could work up something exclusive to SJC?

[capminer]

Ringdate 5/26/2016

The Etsy seller listed the 'new' buckle ring: Victorian, Sterling ($185, FYI)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/344854243/s...ing-silver



Also, as noted in my 5/26 review @ Etsy (screen name: caporteur), I would *highly* recommend this Etsy Shop.

Deborah there runs it right.


Just don't search it for 'tortoiseshell'; if you're anything like me, you might fall right off the deep end (lol)

The little bit I now have is a *knockout*


Cheers 

[Edward]

I remember seeing rings like that in, of all places, Argos, msybe twenty years ago. Usually 9ct gold. Quite striking. Had no idea they were a revivsl of a Victorian design, though!