Joan's Jewelry is Skyrocketing on eBay

deedledeedeedle · ‎05-27-2014

What a tribute to Joan! She was such a classically stylish and intelligent woman who shared her "smarts" with us, her QVC family. I would love David & the design team to design a "Joan-approved" jewelry box just for her items. I have so many pieces that need a dedicated "home" now that Joan has left us. I loved her gilt framed shadow box that she sold back in the day. I would snap up another one, if presented, to display my bees on the dresser.

Joan would be so thrilled that people are honoring her designs/reproductions even to the tune of $300+ for a Winner Bee. She maintained strict quality control and would not put her name on a substandard piece of jewelry. We will not see another Joan, of course, but we will always appreciate her positivity, strength and joie de vivre when wearing the jewelry.

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

During one of her shows here, while trying to sell something, she said, "after I die, it will be worth much more, sell it on ebay."

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

People are selling Joan's jewelry on Ebay. Some are listed higher than can be presently bought by going to QVC ( a few of the newer bees). Other items are being bid up. I am tempted to sell some of mine but I still wear them. So I guess I will hold off.

Have6cats · ‎04-02-2010

I originally started out by just wanting A bee pin. All the Q pins were sold-out or on waitlist. So, I went over to Ebay and bought 2. I paid very fair prices. All of the many different styles caught my eye and I started visiting Ebay with regularity. Everyday that passed after Joan did, the prices went higher. I confess, it became an evening entertainment just to check on things. I have been stunned at some of the prices. I keep expecting the fad to fade, but there seems to be no limit on what people will pay for certain pieces.

It's fascinating and a fitting tribute to Joan!

adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

Only a few pieces, particularly bees, are skyrocketing. Most of Joan's items are much cheaper on Ebay than they were on QVC.

It's always a victory for me when I remember why I entered a room.

Have6cats · ‎04-02-2010

ITA..Most of her "ordinary" jewelry can still be had for good prices. BUT, the trinket boxes, the Imperial Egg thingys and just about anything with a bee on it is nearly out of sight. A few days ago, I saw a particular multi-bee pin that sold for $350. However, the winner and still champion that I have witnessed, was a picture frame with removable bee pins integrated into the floral design. I watched that auction and it sold for $580!!! Perhaps people are buying some of these pieces for investment. I assume non of these will be made anymore. But, I do have to wonder, how much more than that could it ever be worth?

Fortunately for my wallet, I am a watcher, not a bidder, but it is very interesting.

hyacinth003 · ‎03-12-2010

The one piece that I have is the multicolored ladybug bracelet in 14K.

I think later on they made it in all red ladybugs too.

Hyacinth

adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

This is the most outrageous one I've seen.

$1195 or ""best offer""

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joan-Rivers-Queen-Romania-68-Egg-Charm-Necklace-Enamel-Crystal-w-Storage-BO...

It's always a victory for me when I remember why I entered a room.

Have6cats · ‎04-02-2010

OMGeeWhizz.. Adelle!

Well, as someone once said.."Askin' aint gettin"!

I'll put that one on my watch list..love to see how that turns out!

kahootz · ‎03-11-2010

On 9/21/2014 adelle38 said:
This is the most outrageous one I've seen.

$1195 or "best offer"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joan-Rivers-Queen-Romania-68-Egg-Charm-Necklace-Enamel-Crystal-w-Storage-BO...

Wow, that is ridiculous!!!