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i just learned that leather is a byproduct of the meat industry- no cows are killed just for their leather. cordovan might me different, but that's horses.

Horween is the primary supplier of cordovan, and if I recall correctly the hide comes from horses that have died naturally. It does not seem to be a by-product of the horse-meat business, and horses aren't slaughtered just for their cordovan shells.

I agree. I also like the Grenson. They look a bit more substantial, which is nice with a boot. I was expecting to like the Trickers before I clicked on the link. I guess I was expecting the wingtip boot by Trickers. Have you considered something like these?:

http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/2007/11/15/alden-shoes-calfskin-plain-toe-navy-high-boots/

elliott smith- elliott smith

manic street preachers- generation terrorists

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i post mostly over on styleforum, but figured i'd contribute.

bizzy and hap do the same pose and submit it at the same moment.... and evil forces are at work in NZ with that sky...

I don't think I'd go with the ringking site. The OP's link at least had the rings that are made in Ireland. That's what you probably want since this is a traditional Irish ring design. I'd stick to the basic design in a white metal (silver, white gold, wouldn't bother with platinum unless it were a custom wedding ring design). From what I recall there is a museum in Galway dedicated to the Claddagh ring. Not sure if they have web presence, and they're probably expensive if they do. I wandered in one of my times there and purchased a necklace for my mother. Just found it now... Thomas Dillon's in Galway, Ireland. This is the link. http://thecladdaghringstore.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=1&Itemid=31

"Thomas Dillon's was established in 1750 and we are the only Jewellers that have the right to have "ORIGINAL" stamped on our claddagh rings. No other jeweller has this stamp as we are the original manufacturers of the rings. Our rings are made in 9ct, 14ct and 18ct yellow gold and we do carry rings with diamonds only set in 18ct. Our list of clients down the year's includes royalty from Europe and music and film stars.

Some of the more famous of our clients :

• John Wayne
  
• Bing Crosby
  
• Walt Disney
  
• Princess Grace Kelly
  
• Prince Rainear of Monaco
  
• Gabriel Byrne
  
• Mia Farrow
  
• Barry Fitzgerald
  
• John Fitzgerald Kennedy
  
• Director John Huston
  
• Athlete Sonia O'Sullivan
  
• Queen Victoria
  
• George Kellogg
  
• King George V
  
• King Edward
  
• Lady Dudley
  
• Queen Alexandria
  
• Actress Maureen O'Hara
  
• Winston Churchill"