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The listing, GORGEOUS Hand-Tatted Victorian 'Diamond' Crystal Wedding Choker has ended.

This is the perfect choice for a necklace for a bride-to-be, especially if she is allergic to metal.

I latched on to an old Victorian 'edging' pattern and it was just too beautiful to not use as a 'lace' choker done with fine needle tatting using 100% tatting thread (high-quality Lydia).

It is approximately 17" long and each 'cluster' is embedded with an authentic VINTAGE, foil-backed aroura borealis (rainbow spectrum) rhinestone crystal.

To wear:

1. My tatted chokers are meant to fit all (and it's easier to have them longer than shorter) so that the ends can be overlapped and a brooch used pinned in front as a focal point.

2. Ends are folded back to fit and a button, snap(s) or hook/eye(s) sewn to the ends for closure (it's easier to close in front and then spin the closure to the back).

This piece absolutely incorporates "something old" and can be easily customized by adding a locket or other pendant either by sewing or using metal rings.

I do also take orders and put my chokers on Listia so that interested bidders have an opportunity to bid on a popular item or an item by request. I had to really think about this because if one person wants something made a certain way, chances are there are other people who would like it, too.

History of Needle Tatting: Needle tatting originated in the early twentieth century, but did not become popular until much later. A tatting needle is a long, blunt needle that does not change thickness at the eye of the needle. The needle used must match the thickness of the thread chosen for the project. Rather than winding the shuttle, the needle is threaded with a length of thread. To work with a second color, a second needle is used.Although needle tatting looks similar to shuttle tatting, it differs in structure and is slightly thicker and looser because both the needle and the thread must pass through the stitches. (Wikipedia)

Questions & Comments

So pretty. Just got engaged, and will be watching to see your upcoming designs.

Nov 16th, 2011 at 6:33:30 PM PST by

Yes, I will be offering more designs. Some very elaborate and gorgeous for brides! I'm just trying to get a handle on getting Christmas gifts done at the moment which includes 'candle pies.'

Nov 16th, 2011 at 8:12:44 PM PST by

Thank you for taking the time to list this wonderful auction! ~ Will be watching ;-)

Nov 7th, 2011 at 2:28:50 PM PST by

Hi, again! Nice to 'see' you drop by!

This was an awesome one to create. I had a blast with it and was so pleased witht he results, especially after setting the rhinestones.

Thank YOU for the kind words!

Nov 7th, 2011 at 5:32:06 PM PST by

love this!!! I could wear this as I have allergies too metals!!!! Fanned and Watching!!! do you make others?

Nov 9th, 2011 at 4:35:23 PM PST by

Yes, I can make any others according to request(s). Glad you like it! It's one of my favorites, too :-)

Nov 9th, 2011 at 10:54:38 PM PST by

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!
Legend Erin

Nov 9th, 2011 at 9:12:43 PM PST by

Thank you, Erin!

Nov 9th, 2011 at 10:54:52 PM PST by

Very pretty! I love the stones you used. They resemble moon stones. One of my favs. :-)

Nov 10th, 2011 at 12:16:57 PM PST by

Thank you!

Actually the stones are vintage rhinestones with the 'faceted foil backs' that are so difficult to find anymore. Not only are they gorgeous in their amount of sparkling color, they 'set' better in the tatting because of their 'pointed' backs.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your observations! I hadn't thought about their resemblance to moonstones, but you're right; except these have much more sparkle like real diamonds that flash with color.

Nov 10th, 2011 at 2:03:39 PM PST by

nice listing and very pretty

Nov 13th, 2011 at 8:57:38 AM PST by

Thank you so much! I'm making more because the demand is so high :-)

Nov 13th, 2011 at 9:10:58 AM PST by

This is so adorable, hope you can make me one too.. Sheri

Nov 13th, 2011 at 9:56:34 AM PST by

I have some other projects to complete first and then I'll be making about 5 more of these (white ones like this listing) and will get them up. Just not real sure on the time at the moment....

Nov 13th, 2011 at 10:02:17 AM PST by

This is Sooooo Uniquely Gorgeous! :) Daughter Getting Married Next Yr. & 1 Just Got Married To Navy Man :) Love It! TY! Fanned & Watching Closely Love & Best Of Luck Susan & Stephen & Family xoxo........<3

Nov 14th, 2011 at 9:23:10 PM PST by

After my nephew's funeral this Thursday, I'll be creating and listing more of these white ones.

Thanks so much for your compliments!

Nov 14th, 2011 at 9:35:05 PM PST by

And no not the crystals either. Like the seed beads with the crystals is what it looked like to me at 1st.

Nov 18th, 2011 at 12:20:41 AM PST by

They are interesting for sure because tatting has become somewhat of a lost "lace" art. I'm currently working on another like this one due to the demand and it will be listed soon.

Thank you for your comments and visiting!

Nov 18th, 2011 at 8:25:53 AM PST by

I could see my 2 older daughters wearing them in school pics and other special occasions.

Nov 18th, 2011 at 7:14:29 PM PST by

They're VERY comfortable to wear. Soft....almost like you're not wearing a choker at all! Thanks for dropping by!

Nov 18th, 2011 at 7:42:51 PM PST by

My granny could tat..I miss her so much but she did live to be 105 so I shouldn't complain. Thanks for listing this item. Fanned watching

Nov 19th, 2011 at 8:34:38 AM PST by

Hi! My great-grandfather lived to 104 and I think all of my great- and other grandparents lived so long because of the lifestyle they had: simpler. And, my grandmothers, mother, aunt, sister and I all shared a love of the needle arts. I think it relieves stress which leads to a happier and healthier life somehow.

I didn't learn tatting from them, though. I think a great-great grandma tatted but she passed not long after I was born. I had always wanted to learn and tried using the shuttle method which was okay....but discovered needle tatting was even better! I love doing it and I think it's making a comeback :-)

Nov 19th, 2011 at 10:05:35 AM PST by

this is pretty

Nov 19th, 2011 at 12:43:43 PM PST by

Thank you!

Nov 19th, 2011 at 12:52:13 PM PST by

My daughter is getting married next summer, she is allergic to alot, she seen this and liked it so i thought i'd trry and get it for her ?
Fan! Watchin' ?

Nov 8th, 2011 at 3:17:58 PM PST by

Yours is the third request for one of these along with a different design(s) for Maid/Matron of Honor and mothers of the bride and groom.

I just ordered more vintage rhinestones so, so far, I should be able to meet the demand :-)

Fanned you as well! Thanks for dropping by and giving me the heads up (and added to my list of "tatting to-do's!"

Nov 8th, 2011 at 4:04:10 PM PST by

My friend is getting married aww gotta get this

Nov 24th, 2011 at 4:05:30 PM PST by

I found some 'ice' bicone Swavorski crystals at Michael's the other day: normally $10 for about 20 of them and they were 1/2 off so I got one of the remaining pkgs. left. Really pretty 'iridescent' purples and greens against the 'frosty' look of them and I'm going to incorporate them into the next white one. I'll probably add the vintage rhinestones as well....should be a knock-out!

Nov 24th, 2011 at 5:53:48 PM PST by

Sooo Sorry 4 you & your Loved One's Loss. :( May God Bless You!; & Your Loved One's! <3 Bidding & Following & A Fan Already & Alway's!; & On Top Of That!; A Honest!; And True Friend! To U!; Shawna!!! <3 Love & God Bless & Much Support & Many xoxo....Susan <3

Nov 26th, 2011 at 12:12:41 PM PST by

Thank you so much, Susan! It's been a toughie, that's for sure, but by the Lord's grace, the family is in 'healing mode.' Gosh, my nephew was only 27 but he didn't pass away right away from his head wound: my sister, brother-in-law, and rest of the family got about 4 months with him---and some memorable times. So, the 'transition' was a bit easier on everyone involved.

Cute story: my great-niece (his daughter) is 5 and had been telling people her daddy wasn't really dead (Christian beliefs abound in my family) but her mom worried that as she grew older, she'd be even more confused as to why daddy never came home. So, the mom took my niece to the funeral home the night before the ceremony and had his daughter look in the casket (looked like he was sleeping, of course) to instill in her daughter that his BODY was dead. It backfired and it's cute: My niece looked in the coffin at her dad and said, "See, I told you! He's still here because he still has skin on!"

Too cute....

Nov 26th, 2011 at 1:27:57 PM PST by

Hi this is wonderful ! do you have an etsy store?

Nov 19th, 2011 at 9:35:50 AM PST by

I did have an Etsy store at one point but, like with eBay, I didn't care for the fees. Then I discovered Listia and LOVE the entire concept and the fact that people don't need money to own my pieces and I HAVE a blast in return shopping for goodies I like.

Nov 19th, 2011 at 10:07:36 AM PST by

how gorgeous is this?? I totes love this and your other pieces as well!

Nov 17th, 2011 at 10:33:01 AM PST by

Thank you!

Nov 17th, 2011 at 11:54:11 AM PST by

OH! Almost forgot! I'm doing earrings to match that next set (will be on stainless steel wire---not posts).

Nov 26th, 2011 at 1:50:28 PM PST by

Oops; meant 'surgical steel.'

Nov 26th, 2011 at 1:51:09 PM PST by

fanning watching :)

Nov 26th, 2011 at 7:48:02 AM PST by

Thank you!

Nov 26th, 2011 at 1:21:05 PM PST by

Thank you, I need to get a camera (mine was stolen recently, and I am hoping I can get one here!) so I can get some photos of my beaded necklaces and put them on. When I do, I'll let you know. Good luck!

Nov 25th, 2011 at 9:15:03 AM PST by

Oh, good deal! I'd love to see them!

Nov 25th, 2011 at 1:49:21 PM PST by

this is beautiful! Fanned & watching! :)

Nov 25th, 2011 at 8:50:29 AM PST by

Thank you!

Nov 25th, 2011 at 1:48:47 PM PST by

so pretty!!

Nov 25th, 2011 at 7:13:26 AM PST by

Thank you so much!

Nov 25th, 2011 at 1:48:23 PM PST by

This is beautiful, I have never heard of this kind of tatting. My great-aunt use to shuttle tat, but I couldn't get the hang of it when I tried.

Nov 24th, 2011 at 10:21:13 PM PST by

Needle tatting is much easier and faster (to me) than shuttle tatting. If you go on youtube.com, put in 'needle tatting,' and look for a video of a gal with green fingernails, it's the one that got me going. It's loads of fun and very relaxing!

Nov 25th, 2011 at 1:48:08 PM PST by

WEll, I feel my comment will be somewhat redundant, but it is very lovely and I am very impressed that you have taken up tatting.. As you said, it is almost a lost art. I have some beautiful tatting that my great grandmother did but I wouldn't have the patience to sit down and learn how to do it. But I do other things that someone else might not like to sit down and do, and that is what makes the world go round :)
I am fanning you for the lovely auction and the uniqueness of the offering. Thanks
Legend Kat

Nov 20th, 2011 at 7:42:18 PM PST by

Thank you, Kat!

Nov 20th, 2011 at 9:08:17 PM PST by

My grandmother taught me to tat, and I inherited all her thread, shuttles and patterns. I love it, and this is beautiful! I do a 'tatted' necklace made with thread & seed beads. It looks quite like tatting. have fanned & am watching.....

Nov 23rd, 2011 at 5:47:08 PM PST by

Yes, often people at first mistake my tatting for beads until they get close up. I'll bet your necklaces are beautiful!

Nov 24th, 2011 at 5:51:09 PM PST by

This takes so much work I started to learn but eyes couldn't stand it.

Nov 22nd, 2011 at 7:18:51 PM PST by

I know: I'll probably go blind doing it----or at least break out my magnifying glass that has a light and hangs around my neck! It's pretty intricate to work on, that's for sure!

Nov 22nd, 2011 at 8:36:14 PM PST by

its beautiful! watching!

Nov 21st, 2011 at 10:05:57 PM PST by

Thank you. :-)

Nov 22nd, 2011 at 1:08:26 AM PST by

These are lovely! Can you make them a little bigger so that it's not a choker, but a slightly tighter necklace? Like in photo number 4? :)

Nov 21st, 2011 at 1:07:43 PM PST by

It's already long. Photo #4 is the same one and I make the wedding ones longer to be worn longer like a necklace if desired.

Nov 21st, 2011 at 6:42:35 PM PST by

beautiful!

Nov 20th, 2011 at 8:51:26 PM PST by

Thank you :-)

Nov 20th, 2011 at 9:08:30 PM PST by

Beautiful, you did a wonderful job!

Nov 20th, 2011 at 4:25:04 PM PST by

Thank you so much!

I'm working on another just like it but took a time out today to crochet a 'wrist thread holder' from an old Victorian pattern because I was getting tired of the ball wanting to roll around here and there. It's an awesome little bag that has a crocheted 'rose' on the front and back and both centers are open to allow the thread to go out through. I looked all OVER the place for a free pattern for something like this and finally ran into this through a blog post.

Since I can't post a link for information, if you know of anyone who uses the smaller balls of crochet thread and would like the pattern for this very cool, vintage 'basket' worn from the wrist, PM me and I'll send you the link for the instructions. The instructions are public domain so there is no copyright infringement.

NOW, I'm back on the other white one like this (organizing gets me recharged) and some others per request.

Nov 20th, 2011 at 5:22:51 PM PST by

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