Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Belt Buckles!

                                                 Engraved Sterling Silver Belt Buckles

 Sterling silver hand engraved buckles- What a lost art and hard to find. Antique pieces are used to make a mold and then the buckles are cast in the lost wax process.

This is a one-at-a-time, hand crafted process.  First the mold is filled with liquid wax and allowed to harden.  Then the mold is opened, the wax extracted and hand finished to remove any blemishes.  Then the wax is put into a canister surrounded by 'investment' molding material.  When the perfect temperature is reached, the wax becomes liquid again and runs out of the mold (thereby being "lost") and the molten silver fills the space left by the wax.

When cool, the canister is opened and the investment removed, your buckle is left where the wax once stood.  The hardware is soldered on and everything is hand polished to a mirror finish--ready for your monogram.  Then the hand engraving process is done to finish each beautiful product. Each piece has a special story!!!
Each sterling silver buckle comes with  a beautiful crocodile finished leather belt strip. You can choose either black or brown and your size. Sizes run 30- 40 and each belt has four holes for adjustments.

These items ship from Dallas, TX.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery for these custom items.

Iphone Gear for The Pink Monogram

I thought I might show you some of the newest items that we have been uploading  here at thepinkmonogram.com  The Monogrammed Iphone cases are a hit. We also have them for the Blackberry Bold and the Black Berry Curve.  The ipod touch also has a cases.  I hear from the grapevine that the ipad cover will be here in a few weeks. I have two vendors that are making the cases for us. Some are custom all the way and others you order as you see the products.  Here are some samples of what we have add to the site!

Custome iphone cases

 This CASE  above is made by our friends Clairbella. You can choose your pattern and your monograms for a complete custom order. The cases will fit your iphone 4,3g/3gs, itouch. Blackberry curve, Blackberry Bold.  These cases are made with case-mate and are very sturdy and have all the openings needed for your phone.

Iphone Cases

This case comes in 70 different choices and can have your name on the back of your cases.   This cases is like the harder plastic sliders and is very sturdy. This one will protect your phone also. These cases also have all of your hold for plug ins and cords.  I have sold several of this pattern in the last few days.  Tons of choices.  I  have the iphone 4 so check out my cases to match my outfit for the day!  To see all the many patterns either click on one of the cases or just dive right into our dite.
I will post some of our other new products in the next few days!
Thanks and email me with any new ideas you have or want to share!
Monica

http://www.thepinkmonogram.com/15764/iphone_gear

The Pink Monogram Has an App for Iphone Users

Developer's Notes for: Monogram Gift Rules

Want to donwlod this app?

Monogram Gift Rule

Developer's Notes

Our simple monogram rules guide app is designed to take the guesswork out of choosing monograms on gifts for you, your friends, and family.
We cover some of the complicated questions including divorced couples, and seek for find the middle ground between traditional and modern stylings.
The experience we bring to this task includes years as a successful online monogramming gift business and multiple brick and mortar locations in Greenville, South Carolina. There we have had the opportunity to monogram personalized apparel, jewelry, housewares, wedding gifts, custom baby gifts and so much more. Every item that you might think to have embroidered, monogrammed, or engraved we have seen, and every kind of individual and couple has had their initials committed to our gifts. Believe us when we say we spend a lot of time contemplating monograms.


We hope you enjoy our app.


Happy Monogramming!
Welcome iPhone Users,
We are The Pink Monogram, a monogramming company with a prolific online presence and brick and mortar locations.
We made our iPhone app to help untie the knot of monogramming rules and guidelines.
If you want to see some modifications to the rules, let us know through the contact form and we will give serious consideration to your monogramming tradition.
Thanks!
Monica Smith

My Favorite Things! Plus it is ok to live "Outside the Box"!

  Since The Pink Monogram is new at blogging ( really it is Monica), I thought I would show everyone my favorite things!  I tried to add them all in one picture so you could get a good idea of me! The combo is Monogrammed Clogs,  Chanel No5, Lilly Pulitzer, Costa Sunglasses, and my Louis Vuitton. Yes, The Pink Monogram did monogram my LV Bags.  I did it this am after much thought and decided that I really needed to carry something that we monogram in the store. I tried the classic Block Serif.  Before I have floods of people asking me to monogram their LV I would prefer not too!!  I still love the way mine turned out. When I
was in Atlanta last month at the LV Store I noticed they are doing monogramming. It is printed not embroidered on the bags!  The Monogrammed Clogs on the left are brown leather and have a hand painted leopard high heel.  My new favorites are on the right and are called Bomber Jacket!  Those are on a brown high heel.  Those are not monogrammed.  The leather was just sent in and I made me a pair really quickly. Love that new color. It reminds me of an old pair of my Frye Boots!!

Close up of the Embroidery done on my LV Computer Case!

Here is one of my many pairs of Main Line Jeans from Lilly Pulitzer.  I paired them with a pair of my Monogrammed Clogs!

 

We wrap all of that Preppy stuff together and here is what I drive.  Candy apple red Mustang Convertible.  This is for the wild side that just will not stay conservative!

So there you have it!! Preppy Greenville SC Girl with an "outside of the box" attitude toward life!

 I am off the get a pedicure and the fabulous nail salon next to my Hayood store called Kim's Nails. My mom treated for my Birthday!  Strawberry  Margarita Pink from OPI so they match me!
See ya !
Monica

Enter to win at The All About Me Party!

 The Pink Monogram Sweepstakes into our "It's All About Me" Party--hosted by "Modern Family" actress Julie Bowen! The virtual party is live on the site now and can be reached from the homepage (www.parentsconnect.com). Here is the permanent prize page where the product is featured: http://www.parentsconnect.com/articles/all-about-me-party-prizes.jhtml.]

Here's the direct message board thread link where people can enter: http://www.parentsconnect.com/connect/boards/bootcamp/more_me_time/chat_it_up_thread.jhtml?tID=122040

Learning curve!

The Pink Monogram High Heel Clog

  I thought I might start by trying to add some shots of items that we have on the site thepinkmonogram.com that are new.  I will start off slow with the blog and as I learn more I will add. Trust me- I am watching all of you out there to be my teachers! Soon I will have it! Hate to be the one that is not up on all the Tech stuff!

   Here are some shots of our newest Monogrammed Clogs.

Mocha Nubuck with Turquoise Dots

 

Black Leather with Zebra Heels

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of the Monogrammed Clogs are custom made shoes.  Each one is done to order @The Pink Monogram.
We are very proud of the quality of the Clogs we deliver to our customers.  I have heard from many of you that you have worn your shoes daily for years and they still look good as new!   I would love to hear some of your comments about the shoes!  Thanks for reading my first real try at The Pink Monogram Blog!  I am a visual person so you will see more photos and less text from me in the coming weeks!
Monica

Monday - Back at Work

Most of you know that I get up very early and work. I was working on adding new items to the site till 11pm last night and I have been up today since 6am. Putting the finishing touches on adding some new picture frames to the site. This takes a while because I have to create the clusters - lists of options - to upload. Sending out emails later today showing the new items on the site. We have finally added a larger sale area to the site in order to roll out inventory. This is a great time to buy for Christmas since you can pick up several items for a portion of the cost. My customer service rep was out of town last week and it was tough to get much work done. Shelia will be back manning the phones today and most of my embroidery staff will be back in also. As many do not know - I can run the machines since I did it in the beginning by myself, but there is so much else to do now! Today I have many who do it for me along with my staff for accounting and shipping. I have a feeling this blog maybe help me organize my day and keep me on track with what has to be done. Please feel free to ask me any questions and forgive my typing since my fingers run slower than my brain.