In Carolyn Pollack 1367974140.267 I agree that if you like it enough, the composite turquoise, a.k.a. block turquoise, can still be very pretty -- and it is "real" turquoise. It all comes down to profit and pricepoints. The American West line is designed to be slightly more affordable than Carolyn's designer line. I purchased my very first piece of CP after watching for years -- the Sterling silver sleeping beauty CP ring, which is the real deal and not composite. I am very pleased with the ring, and considering the matching cuff for future purchase. There's a very finite supply of sb left -- proof of this is that CP bro... Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk, Honora 1354308925.44 I've been enjoying wearing Honora pearls from QVC for a few years now, and one of the greatest "Joy" moments came when my youngest son was graduating 8th grade and one of his teachers was retiring. She was our favorite teacher at Tim's school, and we wanted to give her a very special gift to thank her for teaching all 3 of our children. I got her a 54" strand of Honora white, multi-shaped pearls and wrote her a note with them, explaining that each pearl on the necklace represents the many unique and special kids she has taught through the years at our school, and we wanted her to remember t... Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk 1353083220.567 Mystery Lady, please know that your family member should NOT have to pay for return shipping. If the bracelet arrived was NOT the length that you ordered it was their mistake -- either they sent the wrong size, or they misrepresented what they were selling. Either way, all he has to do is to call QVC Customer Service and explain the situation, and insist that he NOT be charged for return shipping on something that was not as it should have been. This is true for any item they send that is defective or misrepresented according to the online description, or according to the on-air presentati... Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk, Carolyn Pollack, Hosts & Personalities 1352849630.78 I've been watching your shows for quite awhile and I really like your designs and the fact that your jewelry is made in the USA. My ideal piece for someone to win would be your Sterling Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise ring, J271-042. Antoinella says this ring is the most beautiful in your QVC collection, and I agree -- love Sleeping Beauty! I've never been to Studio Park (I'm in Chicago area) and I just turned 50 a couple of years ago myself, so I know what a blessing it is to celebrate such a great milestone. For my 50th, I was in Washington D.C. with my husband and son on my son's eigh... Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities 1351698190.09 Hello David! This is my first time writing to you, and I'm doing so because I have a suggestion regarding your Bronzo Italia line. I've just ordered my first piece (the 18" double rolo chain) that you and Jill presented not too long ago. A couple of years ago, I got the stainless steel/rose tone plated and gemstone cross, made in Italy and designed by SIMONA COLLINI, which was originally presented by Lisa Robertson on a live from Italy show. My suggestion is that you ask SIMONA COLLINI to design some more pieces for QVC in the Bronzo Italia line! This seems like a natural fit to me, and ... Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities 1351215525.99 Hi Peyton! I was able to get the london blue topaz/chrome diopside ss band ring and wow is it beautiful! True Blue color you spoke of is off the charts in saturation and sparkle, as is the chrome diopside. I've never had any jewelry with london blue before, and the color is deep, but changes to a slightly lighter hue of blue in different light. It's really eye-popping color, not like some of the grayish-blue london blue you sometimes see. As you said in the presentation, they are premier quality stones -- you really can tell. I also like the finished and smooth undergallery -- a nice plu... Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk 1344885087.427 I agree -- great Honora pricing on Rue. I've gotten some great deals on Honora finds there. Does anyone know what the Honora TSV will be on Q later this month? Enjoy Honora pearl shopping ladies. I stocked up on some bracelets for Christmas gifts! Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities 1344021283.983 Hi Peyton, I enjoyed your Destination Gemstones shows very much yesterday. I tried to order the gorgeous J269110 blue topaz and chrome diopside band ring from Thailand on automated ordering last night, but I guess I wasn't fast enough. It's been a long time since I saw a gemstone ring on QVC that truly wowed me, so I hope you can somehow get more of this ring -- sizes 7, 8 & 9 weren't even available on waitlist... I'm sad it says no longer available. Apparently your gem dealers in Thailand have some great quality stones. I appreciate that it's no small task to locate and obtain such s... Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk 1342486684.72 Hi ladies -- I've been watching the new Bronzo shows with interest too. Though I'm sure there is a high mark-up (as with all jewelry), this looks to be decent quality. Last night Lisa confirmed what I had heard: Honora is also working with Bronzo Italia alloy in many of their new Italian pieces. She specifically said this, and I don't think Joel and Ralph deal with "base metal" costume jewelry makers. They've said that this patented new alloy will wear well and I have no reason yet to doubt them. I've tried one piece -- the Honora triple row pearl and bronze bead toggle bracelet, so we'... Continue Reading In Fashion Talk, Hosts & Personalities, All About Accessories 1327707993.227 Hi Lisa, I'm looking forward to checking out your new show. It'll be really interesting to get some advice on how to adapt particular styles and trends to my own life and style. Maybe when you do your next live remote from Italy, you can do your new show format there too! It would be really cool to see how Italian styles and trends come about (in both fashion and jewelry) before they arrive at our shores. Love the Italy shows, and I hope you continue to do them. I'm looking forward to seeing the new designs for the VincenzaGold AND VicenzaSilver lines... Spring where are you? Can't wait... Continue Reading
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