[Jewelry making - Article 00718] - Re: [Orchid] Models for Medical Jewelry

[tlmcd AT netzero.com]

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Hi James,

    One of the things that my attorney had access to that I have not
    posted to the list is an actual fax of my designs, before getting the
    AMA Ok to use their symbol. I have posted nothing regarding
    "beautiful (nearly) INvisible" medical identification, that was YOUR
    interpretation.  I don't consider large beautiful medallions of
    silver or gold with red crystals or gemstones instead of poorly or
    cheaply done enamel invisible.  

    (Note to enamel people), I have seen an occasional well done
    enameled medallion, but most of these emblems out there are done by
    the cheapest possible method, using the same enamel people for their
    14K stuff as for the stainless steel stuff. 

    Both of the paramedic/ambulance companies that I talked with noted
    that the designs I was playing around with were larger than a U.S.
    quarter dollar, and the emblems were much larger than the 6mm size
    usually seen, and double the size that I wear. They also noted
    (with humor) the lack of a rectangle tag surrounding the emblem, and
    the decorative edges of the entire design which other than the
    emblem was the sole decoration other than overall texture.  My
    designs are anything BUT invisible, and on the disclaimer I have
    noted that the medallions should worn a fairly simple item.  Beauty
    has nothing to do with "invisibility".    

    I have seen the "charms" which you may be thinking of in terms of
    "invisibility", and I personally think they are worthless in terms
    of saving a life since a) they are made to be adjacent other
    non-medical items and therefore don't stand out) and b) are to small
    to even read.  

    I have walked into EVERY jewelry store in Downtown Denver, and
    several large mall stores, along with the teen accessory boutiques. 
    What I have noticed is that individual gemstones and rhinestones are
    much larger than the emblem on the ID-tag I currently wear, which is
    on the larger end of the current market spectrum. 

    If you read my previous notes carefully, you will notice that the
    only times I have used the term "Medic-alert" were in context of
    defining market share or several warnings that it IS a trademark, 
    and thus the tradename as a descriptive title should be avoided at
    all costs. 

    As to my "bulldogedly missing the main liability point", I have no
    assets but for the several year old furniture and computer &
    software in my apartment, and some inventory of bali silver, wire,
    and semi-precious stones, since a bankruptcy due to medical bills
    several years ago.  Therefore, I have nothing of real value to lose.
    Liability is an item of consideration to be noted by others on the
    list if they are considering getting into it.    

    My medical id (once they eventually found the hidden tag under my
    shirt) has saved my life a few different times.   But, I hope to
    save a few lives by providing "beautiful, highly visible" medical
    jewelry to  people who are currently refusing to wear medical ID
    because they find it unattractive.  

Sincerely,
Tina McDonald
tlmcd AT netzero.com

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