In Jewelry Talk 1360537941.133 I am also on advanced order for the 14k gold byzantine bracelet. But just for comparison, I looked at the technibond (14k over sterling) byzantines sold on HSN and purchased the 10mm which is 7/16" wide. It's beautiful and substantial. I won't know until my TSV arrives how well my technibond will measure up (color, weight, etc.). But right now, alone or paired with other 14K bracelets, the technibond cannot be distinguished. I wear it often, and though I don't know what jewelers would have to say about durability, this byzantine holds up very well. The TSV is going to have to be a "knock... Continue Reading In Judith Ripka 1355453811.113 Most of us understand tQVC's pricing policies and recognize that even a TSV may eventually go on "Clearance." My Judith Ripka charm bracelet and Monaco rings--as well as a number of my previous jewelry purchases--are now clearance items at a substantially lower price. So be it. But when a TSV is considered "sold out" to allow for one or two OTOs in the later shows, one does not expect the sold out TSV to reappear as an OTO 9 months later. This is not an issue of a disgruntled shopper or an attack on Ms. Ripka. It is an issue, at best, of a lack of consideration for the number of QVC shop... Continue Reading In Judith Ripka 1355448875.477 Just fired an e-mail to CS questioning the decision to offer a TSV as an OTO at $100 less than the TSV price and with free S&H! Suggested they come up with something to address the lack of consideration for those of us who trust the TSV to be what it claims--a special value! Continue Reading In Judith Ripka 1355446411.853 It's more than an upsetting marketing strategy. I can't understand how QVC couldn't anticipate the backlash! I will also be complaining to corporate. Continue Reading Last Reply by Debbie1426 1355955239.553 | Started by terric in Judith Ripka What is the point of rushing in to take advantage of a TSV when it shows up nine months later as an OTO? Honestly, I'm shocked! I feel taken in as well. I bought this cuff as a TSV thinking it would save me money only to realize that I paid $100 more than I might have if I had waited. Why, when there are so many items in the Ripka inventory, would the powers that be make a move like this? I'm disheartened! Continue Reading In Judith Ripka 1346096267.237 I had purchased the pia cuff, earrings, and ring when the cuff was a TSV. Absolutely loved the bracelet, but the sapphires in the other pieces seemed lifeless. So, I returned the other pieces and ordered JR's simulated sapphire earrings (J158900) which I felt had a lot more life and now wear both with other rings in the JR collection. Lots of ways you can go! Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk 1345560495.3 I own a number of pieces from the Angela line, but I agree with Fluffy2 that the designs are generic. QVC’s own Suarti pieces illustrate that point. Always open to a jewelry recommendation, however, I took Fluffy’s advice and googled the Samuel Behnam Bali collection. There’s no denying the similarities of design and comparable prices. I, for one, believe Fluffy does her jewelry homework, and I thank her. Doesn’t mean I’ve surrendered my right to buy from the Angela line. Continue Reading In Jewelry Talk 1340908056.927 On 6/28/2012 ennui said: On 6/28/2012 terric said: I like mixing the Indonesian pieces with those from the Angela line, and they're less expensive! My only "rule" is to avoid buying at full price, so I'll wait for a feature price or better yet, a clearance. I find that the artisan crafted mixes well with Bixby and Dawkins. I've tried waiting for clearance prices, but that doesn't always work. Sometimes, the limited edition items simply sell out, never to be seen again. So true! I sometimes find myself facing disappointment for that very reason! But when that happens I try to rationalize... Continue Reading
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