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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=906523814-13062007>I am
in search of opinions. I am teaching classes on period beading and jewelry
at Pennsic this year but have run into a problem. there is a great number
of fashions that only have chains as the jewelry
adornment. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=906523814-13062007> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>I have a mission that
perhaps I can get some help with here as well. First, let me say, I Know
The SCA Policy On Wearing Large (Knightly) Chains and variations in various
kingdoms (so please don't re-explain them to me instead help me make an
informed decision.) One of the most popular period style jewelry are large
chains made different ways, typically unadorned. However, that is reserved
for the KSCA and I respect that. It is hard to teach jewelry without
touching on chains. I have asked friends from around the known world how
to approach this and have received many answers. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>The most popular ones are:
</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>1) teach it correctly but make
sure that everyone understands the SCA rules. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>2) Don't teach chains at
all. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>3) If the chain has a pendent
on it or some other adornment it is ok to wear it. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>4) If a person is wearing
multiple chains like many of the German people in the 1520s - 1540s it is ok
because it is not a single chain. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>5) Beware that the chain is not
too plain for the KSCA and not too fancy that it would become confused with a
great chain of state. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=906102413-13062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I will have prints of these different styles on
Saturday <SPAN class=906523814-13062007>at Stierbach birthday (providing my
health is ok) </SPAN>to show to people and get opinions. Please help me
make an informed decision so I don't confuse someone and get them into
trouble. I fear that if a person is a beginning or would be jeweler they
will find these paintings and then may simply do something. I feel it is
far better to head that off if at all possible.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=906102413-13062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Thanks for your comments,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=906102413-13062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Annejke</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=906523814-13062007><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>Feel
free to cross post but please have people direct their comments back to me so I
can see them.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV align=left><STRONG>Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply.<SPAN
class=906523814-13062007> </SPAN>Speak kindly. Leave the rest to
God.</STRONG><BR></DIV></FONT>
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