TravelingGal
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Sure Harriet, only if you buy more stone and do more projects so we can all imitate them!Date: 1/7/2009 1:30:51 PM
Author: Harriet
I started this thread for two reasons: (1) so that Parrot Tulips can have her own day in the sun; and (2) to make the issue abstract so that there would be no personal attacks (or recriminations). I have been asked to answer my own questions, so here goes. Bear in mind that my answers do not apply to any designs that I hypothetically own.
How would you feel if someone copied your ring?
If it were my engagement ring, nothing. The setting is out of a catalogue. If it were a unique ring, I would be sick (for how long, I have no idea). Then, I would attempt to be a rational creature: Why did I post images in the public domain?; is my ring even sui generis?; would I even encounter the wearer on a regular basis?
How should you feel if someone copied your ring?
Like the rational creature I just described. However, I cannot always control my initial reaction, try as I may.
May I please go back to Coloured Stones?![]()

Seriously though, I think yours is an honest answer. And I think many of us would feel the same way if we thought we had a unique ring. But I do think that is where ego comes into play because really, whose ring is really *that* original? It''s pretty small real estate that a ring covers to do something both unique and droolworthy.
I do hope SG''s reaction was a knee jerk one and not an indication of her true character. Of course, even in saying that, we are all going on hearsay and innuendo because she herself is not posting, and Pandora (who opened the box) is opting to say no more on the matter (which is probably wise.)